When should I put out oriole feeders in Florida?

Around mid March, about two weeks before the first orioles typically arrive (early April).

When should I take down oriole feeders in Florida?

Around the second week of July, about two weeks after the last regular reports (late June).

Where do these dates come from?

They come from the share of complete checklists in Florida that report each species, week by week, 2016-2025, not from anecdotal first sightings.

Feeder timing · Florida

When to Put Out (and Take Down) Oriole Feeders in Florida

In Florida, put oriole feeders out around mid March and take them down around the second week of July. The first arrivals typically show up in early April and most are gone by late June.

Put feeders outMar 15-21

First arrivalsApr 1-7

Last seenJun 22-30

Take feeders downJul 8-14

Rule used: feeders go out two weeks before the typical first-arrival week and come down two weeks after the last week birds are still reported. First arrival is the first week reports reach 10% of the species' usual in-season rate; last seen is the last such week. A few early or late birds can fall outside.

By species

Species	Pattern	First arrivals	Peak	Most gone by	Feeder up	Feeder down
Baltimore Oriole	Summer visitor	Sep 1-7	Sep 22-30	May 1-7	Aug 15-21	May 15-21
Orchard Oriole	Summer visitor	Apr 1-7	Apr 15-21	Jun 22-30	Mar 15-21	Jul 8-14

Oriole feeders: orange halves, grape jelly or dilute nectar in a feeder with larger perches; replace jelly and fruit before it spoils.

Common questions

When should I put out oriole feeders in Florida?: Around mid March, about two weeks before the first orioles typically arrive (early April).
When should I take down oriole feeders in Florida?: Around the second week of July, about two weeks after the last regular reports (late June).
Where do these dates come from?: They come from the share of complete checklists in Florida that report each species, week by week, 2016-2025, not from anecdotal first sightings.