jonathanchan
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I've been trying to attract wrens to my house, but I noticed that there are a lot of orioles around. Do I have to get rid of the orioles before the smaller birds will come?
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Getting rid of Orioles (4 Viewers)
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And how would you go about doing that? Just curious.
[And I agree with Mysticete: wrens won't care about the orioles one way or the other.]
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crazyfingers
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If you do, please send the Orioles down my way. I would he happy to feed them.
LOL that's what I was going to say. I have none.
Bob.M
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Welcome to the forum, Jon....
Although the Oriole is a nice looking bird, I can understand that you might want to get rid of any birds that "Mob" the feeder. Some people like Grackles and Starlings, but when they take over a feeder to the exclusion of all others, they become ugly.
Have you observed what the Orioles are eating? While they were visiting here, they only ate suet and old slimy peanuts. They left the safflower and thistle seed alone. They may not like millet either, which the wrens would like. Remove what food they like and replace it with things that the wrens like.
Although the Oriole is a nice looking bird, I can understand that you might want to get rid of any birds that "Mob" the feeder. Some people like Grackles and Starlings, but when they take over a feeder to the exclusion of all others, they become ugly.
Have you observed what the Orioles are eating? While they were visiting here, they only ate suet and old slimy peanuts. They left the safflower and thistle seed alone. They may not like millet either, which the wrens would like. Remove what food they like and replace it with things that the wrens like.
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jonathanchan
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Honestly, I don't know a whole lot about birds. What I learned from doing google searches, obviously isn't working. I read that Wrens don't really eat a whole lot of seeds and feed mostly on insects. I'm worried that if I put a feeder up, but eventually take it down, they'll go away.
The reason why I wanted to get rid of the orioles is because I don't want the wrens attacking them. I've read that Wrens are territorial and will attack the nests of other birds if they feel that they are too close.
The reason why I wanted to get rid of the orioles is because I don't want the wrens attacking them. I've read that Wrens are territorial and will attack the nests of other birds if they feel that they are too close.
Bob.M
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We get 2 types of Wren here in Connecticut. This winter we had several Carolina Wrens at the house shaped feeder. They were the only birds which would go inside to get the Black Oiled Sunflower seed, and later the Safflower seed. They do not seem to bother any of the other regular birds attending the feeders.
During the summer we see a pair of House Wrens who make good use of the ceramic wren house we put up for them. It has an entrance hole too small for other birds to enter. They have had a couple of broods in that house. They do not come to the feeder, as you noted they are only interested in live food.
During the summer we see a pair of House Wrens who make good use of the ceramic wren house we put up for them. It has an entrance hole too small for other birds to enter. They have had a couple of broods in that house. They do not come to the feeder, as you noted they are only interested in live food.
Bob.M
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Larry Sweetland
Formerly 'Larry Wheatland'
From a British perspective this is a delightfully surreal thread title. Best of luck with the pending colourful onslaught. If the skies get too thick with them, maybe sandbags or bunkers might hold them back till they abate :t:
And welcome to birdforum Jonathan
And welcome to birdforum Jonathan
Too bad, I was hoping to get information on getting rid of these pesky birds.
Orioles are a nuisance. They continually land on our hummingbird feeder and then fly off with such force that the liquid spills all over the window and ledge, attracting ants.
They also chase off other birds that we would rather have visit our backyard.
We had a red-tailed hawk start a nest in a palm tree in our backyard, then the Orioles returned. They swooped and attacked the poor hawk until it finally decided to leave the weeks' work it had put in to build a nest, and decided to nest elsewhere.
Death to all Orioles!!
Orioles are a nuisance. They continually land on our hummingbird feeder and then fly off with such force that the liquid spills all over the window and ledge, attracting ants.
They also chase off other birds that we would rather have visit our backyard.
We had a red-tailed hawk start a nest in a palm tree in our backyard, then the Orioles returned. They swooped and attacked the poor hawk until it finally decided to leave the weeks' work it had put in to build a nest, and decided to nest elsewhere.
Death to all Orioles!!
Simon Wates
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What confuses me most about the request is how can someone desire wrens (of any species in particular?) and not understand that if the "Orioles" are in fact keeping them away (very doubtful) just live with it! You can always make an effort to see any of NA's many wrens somewhere other than your garden - no?
It sounds (ie: has overtones) a bit like not liking your neighbours because they dress (or look) different to yourself to me...
Hmmm....death to Orioles...calm down!
What species of Oriole are we talking about anyway?
EDIT: I see that the OP didn't make the comment I was mainly referring too - apologies ;-)
...anyway.....
It sounds (ie: has overtones) a bit like not liking your neighbours because they dress (or look) different to yourself to me...
Hmmm....death to Orioles...calm down!
What species of Oriole are we talking about anyway?
EDIT: I see that the OP didn't make the comment I was mainly referring too - apologies ;-)
...anyway.....
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mooreorless
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I would think by his location the OP would have Baltimore Orioles and the not very kind Mr. Danger, Hooded Orioles. Send them my way as well, esp. Baltimore Oriole. Beautiful bird.
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crazyfingers
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I've only seen a Baltimore Oriole once and it was a poor view. Send me some.
I did see an old nest once, several years ago. It survived most of that snowy winter before it fell the next spring. They are around sometimes. But never see them.
Send me some. I did see an old nest once, several years ago. It survived most of that snowy winter before it fell the next spring. They are around sometimes. But never see them.
They're back...
Dang Orioles are back :C
Now they are threatening the nest of a White Owl.
I guess some bird lovers didn't get the point of my first post. I like birds. I love them, but when a particular species of bird is destructive and threatens the normal activites of a less common, more desireable bird (imo) they become a liability.
Last year we had a California Red Tailed Hawk building a nest for weeks and the Orioles returned. They swooped and pecked and harrassed the hawk until she left her unfinished nest.
When the Orioles come they come about 6 strong, and they chase away any other birds in our yard. Now they have set thier sites on our winter guest... a White Owl who has about 4 nestling chicks.
I was looking for a way to deter the Orioles from staying in my area... any ideas?
Dang Orioles are back :C
Now they are threatening the nest of a White Owl.
I guess some bird lovers didn't get the point of my first post. I like birds. I love them, but when a particular species of bird is destructive and threatens the normal activites of a less common, more desireable bird (imo) they become a liability.
Last year we had a California Red Tailed Hawk building a nest for weeks and the Orioles returned. They swooped and pecked and harrassed the hawk until she left her unfinished nest.
When the Orioles come they come about 6 strong, and they chase away any other birds in our yard. Now they have set thier sites on our winter guest... a White Owl who has about 4 nestling chicks.
I was looking for a way to deter the Orioles from staying in my area... any ideas?
