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Old 2nd Jul 03, 12:49 AM
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have some oriole feeders in my yard and looked out at them today and noticed a bunch of bees swarming them.

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For any of you like me that didn't know what a oriole feeder was I'll save you the trouble.

As seen here...

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@adams73533 - How close did you really get for the picture?

Edit - Do the bees scare away the birds? Damn engineers failed again.
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Old 2nd Jul 03, 01:25 AM
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my hand/camera was just a few inches away from them. the feeder is hanging about 8 - 10 foot from the ground.
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Originally posted by KingCobra@Jul 2 2003, 09:13 AM
For any of you like me that didn't know what a oriole feeder was I'll save you the trouble.

As seen here...

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http://www.abirdfeederplace.com/oriole_feeders.htm
yeh didnt have a clue well now I know


da bees must have been hungry like crazy .... do I see bees inside 2 :lol1:
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Old 2nd Jul 03, 04:40 AM
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yep that is bees floating in the feed (instant nectar).
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