Wingscapes AutoFeeder® Automatic Bird Feeder

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The wooden lid is on a hinge that can be locked with a durable plastic connector; simply lift it up, fill it with seeds or any other kind of bird feed, and watch the birds in peace. Safety is paramount for birds – when there’s a dangerous predator on the loose, they will find food elsewhere.

If possible, you should place bird feeders in a number of locations and at a variety of heights throughout your garden. Some birds prefer to feed higher up, where they have a better vantage point, while others like to forage directly from the ground. If you want to cater to a wide variety of species, the Gardman Ground Feeder Tray is a solid and affordable choice. There are eight perches for many birds to feed together, as well as window protectors and weatherproofing to make sure that the seeds stay fresh and dry longer. Because the birds can’t pull out big chunks of the peanut each time, the food extraction process can get messy, resulting in peanut crumbs piling up on the ground below.

The RSPB recommends placing this feeder roughly two metres from any jumping platform so squirrels can’t reach it. And thanks to the sturdy steel wire construction, even the most determined adult squirrel won’t be able to break the bars apart. On the bright side, the Apollo Feeder’s lack of perches prohibits larger birds, such as corvids, from landing on it and scaring off the local robins, finches and tits. 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.

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. Little birds love their suet, especially in winter, when calorie-dense food is essential for their survival. Towns and cities may not have the same number or diversity of birds as the countryside, but there are still plenty of them and they need feeding.

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. Its galvanised wire mesh is robust enough to resist damage from pesky squirrels, and the gaps are the perfect size for little birds’ beaks, allowing them to take modest chunks out of the nuts. These balls and cakes are often sold encased in a plastic net which you must remove before you place the suet into the feeder. The best bird feeders will encourage these feathered visitors to your garden or patio on a regular basis. Constructed from durable, non-yellowing polycarbonate and held in place by three strong suction cups, this transparent feeder lets you enjoy the view as birds stop by to nibble on seeds, suet pieces and mealworms.