Many birds enjoy eating jelly like orioles, grosbeaks, House Finches, mockingbirds, catbirds and some warblers. It mimics some of the fruits they eat in nature. Jelly, like any other bird food, should be offered responsibly.
Jelly should be as natural as possible. Bird-friendly jelly is best with its fruit and sugar. Avoid preservatives and other additives, especially sugar alternatives.
Too often, jelly is offered in wide bowls or the whole jelly jar is hung to allow birds to reach in to feed. These can create dangerous situations for birds, especially inquisitive hummingbirds.
We recommend small-cup jelly feeders to prevent bird’s bodies from contacting the jelly. Only provide a small amount of jelly each day so that the birds will consume it while it’s still fresh.

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