[wisb] Re: RFI: Orioles Return to Wisconsin [Richland County]
- From: Betsyacorn@xxxxxxx
- To: wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 6 Apr 2014 22:23:09 -0400 (EDT)
It appears from this Journey North map that at least one Baltimore Oriole
has made it this far north (to Michigan).
http://www.learner.org/jnorth/maps/spring2014.html?layers=oriole_baltimore
I usually see my first Oriole - and it could be Orchard or Baltimore - in
mid to late April.
I put out orange slices all over the yard on shrub branches and atop feeder
poles. I figure it's easier for the scouts to see them early on. And,
the hummer feeders are all in pretty much the same place as last year so
that returnees will home in on them as well. It's a bit of investment,
oranges that is. The robins, finch squirrels and chickadees all take their
turns
and clean out the first couple placements of oranges before an oriole gets
its chance.
I have at least one squirrel who has taken to emptying the hummer feeders.
Perhaps it's retaliation for my reducing their food source.
Betsy Abert, So. Milwaukee
In a message dated 4/6/2014 7:10:58 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
sgswiggum@xxxxxxx writes:
When are Baltimore Orioles and Orchard Orioles expected to return to
Wisconsin? Iâve had inquiries and Iâm unable to answer.
Alsoâwhat preparations should be done in advance to attract them to our
yards? The discussion about Oriole feeders was interesting and appreciated.
Thanks sincerely,
Sharon Swiggum
Richland Center in Richland County
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