With permission of THE BIRDER'S WORLD magazine, let me share with you, one of my brainstorms from page 30 of the April 2000 issue of BIRDER'S WORLD. Stan Merrill, Minnesota To attract, and feed Baltimore Orioles, (like the beautiful female oriole hiding amongst the flowers above!), a super great idea is grape jelly, a suggestion I learned from Glen Unruh, owner of the former Wild Bird Center, Eagan, Minnesota, documented by Carrol Henderson, who writes "...grape jelly is an irresistible food for northern orioles..." in his book, WILD ABOUT BIRDS. I've been successful in feeding grape jelly from a six-inch diameter flowerpot saucer placed in a plant holder--either a single or a double holder, which I hang from a shepherd's pole. The double holder is great for accommodating their fledglings. So that rain doesn't dilute the jelly, I drill four one-quarter inch holes [one in center, three in outer circle--e.g. clock hours of 2, 6, 10] in the saucer. Using a glass/tile drill bit, suggested by Joe Gabriel in June/July 1997 issue of BIRDS & BLOOMS, works great on the clay saucers. The "glazed" saucer costs a little more, but it is easier to clean. Since the oriole is only at the feeder momentarily, to observe them at the feeder, eating the jelly, one must keep an eye open for them continuously. Some orioles will "announce" their arrival and/or departure; others will arrive, dine, and depart quietly, without fanfare. The orioles have been arriving in Apple Valley/St. Paul, MN during early May. To track and/or report the northern migration of the orioles, you may want to check Journey North website at: http://www.learner.org/jnorth/index.html This will give you some "lead time" as to when to be ready for their arrival. My suggestion would be to have your jelly available for their arrival, so they'll know where to look. I'd probably start with a tablespoonful or so (then can toss, clean, and replenish while awaiting their arrival); then maybe 2-3 ounces upon their arrival...usually not too much, so they can eat it in a day. Sometimes when they eat more, I will either put out more (maybe 5-6 ounces) or put out twice a day. Since they usually arrive before I prefer to get up as a retiree, I usually try to have jelly in the saucer(s) late afternoon, for their bed-time feeding and ready for them following morning. To stretch your "jelly budget," be alert for specials at your local grocery. Though prices will vary, my last "special" acquired six - 2# jars of a brand-name jelly @ $1.19 each. Not posting the label for the orioles, I'm not sure they discern between generic and brand name jelly. Stock up, for robins and house finches also like grape jelly. Though we've enjoyed feeding orioles for past few years, I do not consider myself as an authority. You are invited to e-mail me with any questions or comments: stan1bb@frontiernet.net. Since I receive umpteen birding e-mails, type "Stan - Orioles" on subject line. Happy "Oriole-ing!" Stan Merrill, Apple Valley/St. Paul, MN Baltimore Orioles love orange marmalade, too!