Attracting & Feeding Orioles

About this book

Learn to attract and feed a variety of orioles (i.e. New World orioles in the genus Icterus rather than Old World orioles of the family Oriolidae) with this USA-focused pocket-sized guide.

The flaming orange of the male Baltimore Oriole is always splendid to see. And the oriole's familiar series of whistle songs pleasantly reminds us that spring has arrived. You love these beloved birds, and you want to see them visiting your backyard or garden. Professional naturalist and award-winning author Stan Tekiela teaches you all that you need to know about orioles – including orchard, Bullock's, and other oriole species.

The handy book is divided into three main sections. First, you'll learn all about orioles: facts, range, habitat, songs, nests, and more. Up next, you'll be introduced to the fruit and other sweet treats that keep orioles coming back. In the third section, Stan tells you which feeders orioles prefer and why. You'll also be given information on placing feeders and cleaning feeders.

Find out how to make your yard into a habitat that orioles will love. Then enjoy Stan's oriole photography, trivia, and quick tips.

Contents

All About Orioles
    Facts
    Range & Habitat
    Songs & Calls
    Nests
    Eggs, Chicks & Juveniles
    Oriole Trivia
Feeding Orioles
    Feeding Q&A
Oriole Feeders
    Feeder Types
    Placing Feeders
Maintaining Feeders & Good Practices
    Cleaning Your Feeders

About the Author

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Biography

Naturalist, wildlife photographer and writer Stan Tekiela is the author of more than 190 field guides, nature books, children's books, wildlife audio CDs, puzzles and playing cards, presenting many species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, trees, wildflowers and cacti in the United States. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 30 years, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and Canada. He has received various national and regional awards for his books and photographs. Also a well-known columnist and radio personality, his syndicated column appears in more than 25 newspapers and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations.