MN Shutterbug Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 That's it. My first Oriole showed up and approved of my new feeder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dotch Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Cool beans Mike! Was wondering where and when they'd show first. White-throated sparrows were around last week and there was a rose-breasted grosbeak here yesterday. Usually the orioles are not far behind. Time to take down the suet feeder, put out the jelly feeder and use up any leftover oranges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN Shutterbug Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 I didn't see any white-throats until yesterday and I had about a dozen in my yard at one time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jentz Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Aint seen either Oriole or grossbeak yet here near Willmar,I have noticed a lack of wood ducks.We normally have 6-10 pairs a morning checking and laying in the 5 boxes.This year 2 pair at a ttime has been max.Merganzers just showed yesterday,Is it the weather?? or lack of birds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN Shutterbug Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 This oriole was one week earlier than my first one last year. Maybe the orange of the feeder helped attract it. Anyway, here is proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dotch Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 He looked hungry and mighty glad to see that feeder. Wonder what Mrs. Cheviot would say if I spray painted one of her muffin pans orange? I'd promise to give it back after the feeding season. Your post earlier inspired me to rummage around the garage for the feeder and load it up over lunch. Eyes are peeled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN Shutterbug Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 Wonder what Mrs. Cheviot would say if I spray painted one of her muffin pans orange? I'd promise to give it back after the feeding season. It's handy having a dollar store 1 mile away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dotch Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 That really looks like a good feeder idea. Saw a Harris's sparrow tonight. The orioles can't be far behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN Shutterbug Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 If anyone is interested, here are the instructions for the feeder. http://www.birdsandblooms.com/backyard-projects/recycled-garden-ideas/muffin-tin-diy-bird-feeder/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyeguy 54 Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 have not seen them here yet but hopefully soon. lottsa white throats. time to get they jelly a red sugar out. suet feeders are up year round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dotch Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Had the trifecta of migrating sparrows this a.m.: white-throateds, Harris's and white-crowned. Orioles should be within a matter of days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 After reading this thread I put my nectar feeders out this morning. Got an oriole already, no hummers yet though but my neighbor said she had one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN Shutterbug Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 His wife showed up today but he keeps chasing her away. In case some of you don't know what they sound like - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyeguy 54 Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 hope to hear them soon here. grossbeak just landed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dotch Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Make that hours. Went home after noon for a samich & to let the dogs out. Lo and behold, oriole at 1:03 p.m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delcecchi Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Youse guys inspired me, so I put out oriole feeder, hummingbird feeder (which orioles preferred last year) and cut up some twine and put it in an empty suet feeder in case they need stuff for nests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyeguy 54 Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 nice idea on the twine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delcecchi Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 It was the old fashioned stuff, not the plastic. I shredded it too. We'll see if the birdies like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 First Hummer sighting for us at 6:18 at the feeder outside the kitchen window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyeguy 54 Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 what part of MN is flipper swimming in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 I am about 20 or 25 miles northeast of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN Shutterbug Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 Make that hours. Went home after noon for a samich & to let the dogs out. Lo and behold, oriole at 1:03 p.m. Glad I could help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dotch Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 nice idea on the twine Agreed. Lots of cotton string from feed sacks here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN Shutterbug Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 Put out a buffet last evening and woke up to 3 Orioles and 1 female RB Grosbeak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyeguy 54 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 m and f here now enjoying he grape jelly. hope to get pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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