Romancing the Oriole

My “grail bird” here at Cary BirdCam would have to be an Oriole. Both Baltimore Orioles (in winter) and Orchard Orioles (in summer) have been recorded in Cary, although I have not as yet seen one at my home since we moved here seven years ago. I made a modest effort to attract an Orchard Oriole last spring, but I came in too late a time in the season. This season I plan to put out grape jelly before April 1st and see if I can woo any passing birds. Unfortunately, this is not the most ideal habitat for these attractive Passerines, and the common wisdom says I am whistling Dixie. However, I do far better with Eastern Bluebirds--another edge lover-- than my peers say I should. We shall see what comes. We all must have our dreams!