By Bathgate
New York,
United States 
Multiple Choice Quiz! Of the following choices, which would you say is the Baltimore Oriole's favorite food? No cheating or checking the internet.
a) black oil sunflower seeds
b) niger seeds
c) cracked corn
d) peanut butter
e) suet
f) jelly
g) cucumbers
14 Aug, 2017
Answers
lol, i was aiming at the Europeans but you are correct.
14 Aug, 2017
It seems to have enjoyed that grapefruit but it isn't on the list. Would it be suet ? I believe birds here like it.
14 Aug, 2017
LOL Hywel; They actually love grape jelly or grape jam. Orioles are notorious for their 'sweet tooth'. Thanks :)
14 Aug, 2017
What a beautiful bird
14 Aug, 2017
They sure are Callie. I'm still amazed everytime I see one. They are also 'master craftsmen' of the hanging basket nest - and they love grape jelly.
14 Aug, 2017
You are very lucky Bathgate,I would love those in my garden,but looking at your photos is next best thing.
15 Aug, 2017
Lol thank you
15 Aug, 2017
I added another photo for your enjoyment. Thanks to all who participated!
15 Aug, 2017
I would have guessed niger seeds - but never jelly. Thanks for the quiz! What's next . . . ask us another?
15 Aug, 2017
LOL They are funny birds Sheila - they prefer our processed foods over the natural seeds. They love anything sweet. Wait...so do I! Let's see, what's next? i'll come up with something.
15 Aug, 2017
Are they of the weaver bird family as they make basket nests?
With that narrow beak I would have thought the niger seeds would be popular.
15 Aug, 2017
They love all the above but the grape jelly would be their first pick. Thay have a 'sweet tooth'. I don't know a lot about them but their nests are strong enough to raise their chicks.
15 Aug, 2017
f., jelly...especially orange marmalade! :)
Seriously, I don't know for sure, but citrus fruit are the most attractive to our local orioles, and the picture is suggestive.
14 Aug, 2017