Hummer and Oriole watch

[RainyEye]

Got the feeders out, I see there are some orioles and hummers spotted in so. MN, but not here yet. Should be soon!

[the nature boy]

None here yet in SW MN but my jelly went out this morning. The Orioles arrived on the 5th last year so any day now I expect them. Last year it was so dry that by the time they arrived, all the flowers on my crab apple tree had already dropped. I love that tree as a back drop.

[delcecchi]

Got jelly and oriole feeder out.  Gonna put hummer feeder out tomorrow. 

Also put out some cut up string and shredded baler twine for nest purposes.   If I'm lucky they will pick one of my big maple trees. 

Edited May 3, 2016 by delcecchi

[RainyEye]

Might have to try the cut string for nesting, I've heard about it ,but never tried it. 

[eyeguy 54]

waiting waiting waiting. hurry up birds !  

[Jim Almquist]

I spotted a hummer flying by last Saturday so I put up the feeders and have not seen one since. The warm temps should get them here soon.

[smurfy]

Mine are going out tomorrow. If nothing else the Robins and finches will enjoy the jelly!

[the nature boy]

18 hours ago, Jim Almquist said:

I spotted a hummer flying by last Saturday so I put up the feeders and have not seen one since. 

I used to do that and the same thing would happen. I finally quit that practice because sugar water stays good for only so long. If the Orioles don't show up by Monday, I'll have to eat the jelly and oranges myself.

Edited May 6, 2016 by the nature boy

[eyeguy 54]

I have heard a few orioles while kayaking but still havnt spotted one! grrrrrr lol 

 

[the nature boy]

At least you know they're in your area. Nothing here yet and this dry hot wind pretty much took care of my crab apple tree. GRR!

[leech~~]

We get a ton of orioles in our campground up by Nisswa, MN around the end of May-June. They seem to stay for a while maybe through nesting season then their all gone. Wonder where they go late summer?  

[roony]

First Hummer here in southern MN tonight! In amongst the sweet sixteen apple blossoms.

[roony]

First oriole made its appearance this morning. It was drinking nectar at one of the hummingbird feeders. 

 

[Dotch]

Just saw the first oriole here a few minutes ago in the tree where the jelly feeder hangs. Need to get the hummer feeder out too.

[RainyEye]

Good to hear, the Lilacs are blooming and the Orioles and Hummers are coming! Haven't seen any yet , maybe today!

[Dotch]

Heard my first house wren of the season this a.m. It can officially be spring here now. Put the hummingbird feeder out last night as per roony's sighting but so far haven't seen one. They'll be here. 

[eyeguy 54]

Got a pic of grossbeak and scarlet tanager together 1 year ago today on one of my feeders. Have not seen them yet either. 

[roony]

Now that was a red letter day! I have never seen a scarlet tanager but my son saw one at my feeder last year. 

Edited May 8, 2016 by roony

[eyeguy 54]

not the same feeder....  it popped up on FM as a memory.  

got first hummer pic on the 17 of may last year. oriole on may 3rd. 

 

[Dotch]

Sweet! Been a long time since I've seen a tanager and have yet to see one here. The grosbeak is very fitting for today personally. Many times when we had my Mom over for Mother's Day, the first grosbeak of the season would appear at the feeders. Always makes me think of her when they show up.  

[eyeguy 54]

neighbors spotted an oriole. gone when I got there. grrrrr!  lol 

[delcecchi]

I'm ready.  Two oriole feeders, a hummingbird feeder, grape jelly and meal worms (dried from FF). 

[Jim Almquist]

We had our first hummer last night. Drank a little and was gone. I really need to put out the Oriole feeder. They don't stay but are nice to listen to while they are around.

[eyeguy 54]

Heard an oriole again yesturday up in the treetops, still didnt spot it. 

[DonBo]

Put the oriole feeder out last week.  Finally had one in there this morning.  A nice start to the day.