Date: 3/10/26 5:29 pm From: Susan Campbell <susan...> Subject: Re: bees on Oriole Jelly feeder
Teri and All,
Nope. There is no way to dissuade the bees given the open feeding scenario. And yes— bees are sure hungry right now! Cold weather will pull them back into their hives next week for sure.
Do you have a sugar water feeder for the orioles? Maybe just use that for now…..
Susan Campbell
Apex, NC
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From: <carolinabirds-request...> <carolinabirds-request...> on behalf of "Herbert, Teri Lynn" <carolinabirds...>
Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 7:55:41 PM
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Subject: bees on Oriole Jelly feeder
Does anyone have any way to discourage bees on the jelly feeders? The orioles won’t come near it with all the bees on it. I know, the bees don’t have any flowers right now, so they need it, but neighbor is worried about the orioles not having a chance at the jelly. Thanks for any ideas! Teri Lynn
