When should I put out oriole feeders in South Carolina?

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

When should I take down oriole feeders in South Carolina?

Around mid August, about two weeks after the last regular reports (early August).

Where do these dates come from?

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

Feeder timing · South Carolina

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

In South Carolina, put oriole feeders out around mid March and take them down around mid August. The first arrivals typically show up in early April and most are gone by early August.

Put feeders outMar 15-21

First arrivalsApr 1-7

Last seenAug 1-7

Take feeders downAug 15-21

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
Orchard Oriole	Summer visitor	Apr 1-7	May 1-7	Jul 1-7	Mar 15-21	Aug 15-21
Baltimore Oriole	Winter visitor	Aug 22-31	Feb 8-14	May 1-7	Aug 8-14	May 15-21

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