When should I put out oriole feeders in New Mexico?

Around late March, about two weeks before the first orioles typically arrive (the second week of April).

When should I take down oriole feeders in New Mexico?

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

Where do these dates come from?

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

Feeder timing · New Mexico

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

In New Mexico, put oriole feeders out around late March and take them down around late September. The first arrivals typically show up in the second week of April and most are gone by the second week of September.

Put feeders outMar 22-31

First arrivalsApr 8-14

Last seenSep 8-14

Take feeders downSep 22-30

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
Bullock's Oriole	Summer visitor	Apr 8-14	May 8-14	Aug 22-31	Mar 22-31	Sep 22-30
Scott's Oriole	Summer visitor	Apr 8-14	May 8-14	Jul 22-31	Mar 22-31	Aug 15-21
Hooded Oriole	Summer visitor	Apr 8-14	Apr 22-30	Aug 15-21	Mar 22-31	Sep 1-7

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