Make an Orange Feeder for Orioles

Supplies:

Adult supervision required

1 ripe orange

Knife

Thin stick, such as a kabob skewer or plastic stirrer

Strong cord

Directions:

1. Cut an orange in half. You need only one half at a time.

2. Decide on a good site—somewhere you can place the orange securely, so it doesn’t fall over.

3. Push a thin stick (or kabob skewer) through the center of the orange half. Ask an adult for help when using sharp objects.

4. Place the stick against a thick branch, fence, post, or railing to form a “t” or cross shape.

5. Use a strong cord to tie the stick to the branch or railing. Wrap the cord around the cross shape, back and forth, making an X shape. You may have to wrap the cord around several times. Another option is to use the cord alone to tie the orange half, cut side up, to a flat railing or sturdy branch. Make sure that the orange is securely fastened, so that if an oriole lands on it, it won’t slip downward.

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