Wingscapes AutoFeeder® Automatic Bird Feeder

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Each bird feeder comes equipped with a rechargeable 6 volt battery (BT626) and Premium Digital Timer (DFT3REV8) that is capable of feeding up to 24 times per day. Smaller corvids such as magpies might still be able to fit their beaks through the gaps, and the juvenile squirrels seen in the summer could potentially squeeze in, too. Ground feeders like this model from Gardman are so easy to set up and clean that there’s no excuse for not having one.

Most bird species look for food at specific heights, however, so if your balcony or window is several floors up then you might not have much luck. In this article, we’ll help you choose the perfect bird feeder to place in your garden, patio or even on your window, with options to suit every budget. There’s no cage guard on the Heavy Duty Seed Feeder so squirrels could still attempt to jump aboard and steal some seeds, but the sturdy aluminium will prevent them from breaking into it as would inevitably happen with an all-plastic feeder. This adorable wooden feeder from the National Trust has been designed to look just like a classic birdhouse and can be dangled with ease from any hook or branch in your garden. With some tray feeders, there’s a risk of food getting soggy in the rain and blocking up the feeder.Adjust the feed flow lever and determine the number of seconds per feeding to dispense the right amount of feed every time. There is a silver lining to this variable though, in that nuisance birds, such as pigeons, are unlikely to feast themselves at your expense or cause damage to the feeder.

If you’re worried about this slightly bigger all-in-one feeder blocking your view of the birds, worry not! With the gaps as small as they are, however, certain larger avian varieties may struggle to access the feed, so keep that in mind when hanging this up outside if there’s a particular breed of feathered friends you’re hoping to attract.That way, the birds can see what’s inside the feeder and bird watchers can enjoy watching them feed through the window. The feeder still has a reasonably slim profile and rotates around with the wind, so you can see just as much as you would be able to with a standard cylindrical feeder. Window feeder: These box-shaped feeders are attached to glass using strong suction cups and are transparent on all sides.

Gardman recommends you place it no more than two metres away from cover, such as trees or dense bushes, so that birds can retreat to safety between mouthfuls. But, as the British Trust for Ornithology points out, the food provided by bird feeding stations is an excellent supplement to birds’ diets, keeping them well provisioned and healthy, and offering plenty of dietary variety. The best bird feeders will encourage these feathered visitors to your garden or patio on a regular basis.Crucially, the portholes, perches, lid and base are all made from polished diecast aluminium, meaning squirrels won’t be able to damage them. The RSPB recommends placing this feeder roughly two metres from any jumping platform so squirrels can’t reach it. Cylindrical and transparent, they are mounted on hooks and feature portholes that dispense seeds to small birds that are able to land on the feeder. As well as looking stylish, it’s expectedly practical too, with the cage layers engineered in such a way to keep out unwelcome visitors, such as squirrels, from stealing seeds. By submitting your personal information, you acknowledge that PRADCO Outdoor Brands will collect and process your information in accordance with its Privacy Policy, including the categories and purposes of use for such information as described here.