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product_id: 14163828
title: "Birds Choice Classic Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder with Pole Mount | Tube Bird Feeder for Cardinals, Chickadees, Woodpeckers | Sturdy Steel for Long-Lasting Use | Backyard Bird Seed Dispenser | Green"
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# 5 lbs seed capacity, less refills Weatherproof UV-resistant polycarbonate Squirrel-proof steel baffle Birds Choice Classic Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder with Pole Mount | Tube Bird Feeder for Cardinals, Chickadees, Woodpeckers | Sturdy Steel for Long-Lasting Use | Backyard Bird Seed Dispenser | Green

**Brand:** birds choice
**Price:** € 514.42
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Elevate your backyard birdwatching—where squirrels are left out and nature comes in style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Birds Choice Classic Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder with Pole Mount | Tube Bird Feeder for Cardinals, Chickadees, Woodpeckers | Sturdy Steel for Long-Lasting Use | Backyard Bird Seed Dispenser | Green by birds choice
- **How much does it cost?** € 514.42 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/14163828-birds-choice-classic-squirrel-proof-bird-feeder-with-pole-mount)

## Best For

- birds choice enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted birds choice brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Feed More, Refill Less:** Generous 5-pound seed capacity means fewer interruptions and more birdwatching bliss.
- • **Squirrel-Proof Fortress:** Keep your birdseed safe and squirrels out with a robust steel baffle designed for year-round protection.
- • **Built to Brave the Elements:** UV-resistant polycarbonate and powder-coated steel ensure your feeder stays vibrant and rust-free through sun, rain, and snow.
- • **Precision Seed Flow Control:** Metering ring reduces waste and keeps seed fresh longer, maximizing every scoop.
- • **Effortless Setup & Elegant Design:** Includes 3 steel pole sections extending up to 5'8" for optimal bird safety and easy backyard installation.

## Overview

The Birds Choice Classic Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder combines durable steel construction with UV-resistant polycarbonate to deliver a weatherproof, long-lasting feeding station. Its integrated squirrel baffle and metering ring ensure seed stays protected and fresh, while a 5-pound capacity minimizes refills. Designed for small to medium birds like cardinals and woodpeckers, it mounts on a 5'8" pole for safe, easy backyard installation. Trusted by bird enthusiasts for over 30 years, this feeder offers a perfect blend of functionality and classic design to enhance your outdoor space.

## Description

Birds Choice Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder is designed to keep your birdseed safe while welcoming cardinals, chickadees, woodpeckers, and other small to medium-sized birds. The UV-resistant polycarbonate tube ensures durability against sun and weather, while the steel baffle and top prevent squirrels from stealing seeds. A trusted favorite for over 30 years, it combines simplicity with reliable performance. Four aluminum perches and seed ports allow multiple birds to feed comfortably, and the metering ring helps control seed flow to reduce waste. For best results, maintain a seed level of 3–4 inches. The included steel pole sections make setup easy—simply secure it in the ground and enjoy birdwatching without unwanted visitors. The feeder tube measures 6" wide and 12" tall, with the baffle adding 23" of height. When fully assembled, the pole reaches 5 feet 8 inches, keeping the feeder safely elevated. With a 5-pound seed capacity, you won’t need to refill it too often, making it a low-maintenance option for bird lovers. Built to last, this classic tube bird feeder is made from sturdy steel and weather-resistant materials. Whether you're a beginner or a longtime bird enthusiast, it’s an easy, effective way to enjoy nature right outside your window. Just fill it, set it up, and watch the birds flock in.

Review: PURCHASED IN 2006, Then it was BUILT TO LAST, BEST BIRD FEEDER, SQUIRRELS STAY OFF! - These WERE built to last but my last product was purchased in 2006. My first one was purchased in 1992 before I had my first computer and is outside today. I have another outside that is my 2006 desertcart purchase. . I have read several comments and viewed some photos of bird feeders that failed and from those reviews it is unlikely the quality is the same as in the past. The present ones are reportedly not built as the past ones, One reviewer showed the poles failing due to seams in poles that unwrapped . That could not happen on the one I purchased, my tubing was hefty and had no seams. . Another talked about the weld failing for the floor-pole connection, My connections was well done I do not think it was welded. The bottom may have been formed from a single piece. When the bird feeder is emptied I will check on this and update the review. I was sorry to hear that too. Lesser manufacturing costs means lesser quality products. I suggest you read the lousy reports before you make the decision to purchase. Sometimes manufactures think nobody will know if I cut costs here. Sorry, sir they will now know. Please look at your purchase and ask yourself -"will this last me? Is it a good value? Since my purchase was in 2006, I cannot answer that question today. I did not really note any critical reviews of present construction someone needs to give a detailed analysis of present manufacturing. However this has some very nice features ,that I do want to talk about. Maybe some of my observations will make your feeders last longer. The first one I purchased was through the Audubon Society over 20 -25 years ago, . I am still using it. I try to check the feeders in spring and autumn. Since purchase, metal was spray painted a few times (including the bottom of the food chamber inside the lexan and underneath inside the baffle. Bottom of feeding chamber WAS GALVANIZED!, ( I hope they still do that . if it is not galvanized your floor will rust through in less than 3-4 years. Personally, If it is not galvanized i would send back the feeder, and purchase a different variety!!!) Even if the floor is galvanized, after years of use rust can form. If rust is noted clean feeder, spray paint the floor with Rustoleum. Tape off Lexan when spray painting . Inspect the bottom of the floor inside the baffle, sand lightly and spray the inside with Rustoleum. I spray the bottom skirt and cap to keep the colors nice and fresh. The plastic does become slightly cloudy over the years ( probably related to UV in sunlight). It has never cracked. Please note the plastic is a UV resistant Lexan. The capacity of the feed chamber is great. I can fill this up before a winter storm and the birds are fed for 4-5 days. I hope the feeding ports where the perches attach and surround the feeding hole openings are still made from metal.. My initial feeders purchased in the 1990's had plastic around the feeding port sand these failed. They deteriorated due to UV in the sunshine became frail and broke off. . The Audubon Society sold this feeder and it offered metal replacements for the feeding ports. I purchased these . They are great and have lasted over 20 years. If the piece around the feeding port and perches are plastic, then this is an area that where manufacturing is cost cutting. Beware! if squirrels get on your feeder they will chew through the plastic around the hole and easily chomp into the lexan and your feeder will be a total loss. I purchased two more feeders in 2006 from desertcart. These feeders had the metal piece around feeding holes and perches screwed into this metal piece. These were the same as the updated perches I purchased for the original feeder. I added one feeder outside, and still have one boxed as a spare. I have not needed to replace the original one yet. As to the design , it is wonderful. Place the feeders away from fences and trees so the squirrels cannot jump down from above. On the adjoining vacant property, there are small crabapple trees( 10 to 15 feet tall) about 10 feet away, so the branches must be kept trimmed. Any squirrel attack launching points are eliminated. The lower squirrel baffle is integrated into the design of the feeder, It is the metal below the perches. That cylinder of metal is of sufficient diameter that the squirrels cannot get a grip onto it and climb the final foot of height to the perches. If you were inclined, a similar diameter baffles are commercially available or a piece of 6" diameter metal ductwork (maybe 14-16 inches long could be used with wood internal spacers) could be used. You can add this feature to any feeder. No need to grease poles anymore ,cause the lower baffle keeps the squirrels from climbing to the feeding area. Now, the baffle will not stop raccoons, as they are bigger guys. The poles that came with this in 2006 were in 3 pieces and fitted together well. They had a galvanized coating, solid with no seams Over the years they needed repainting and some rust formed on the bottom of the post, Ithese were so sturdy I could hammer them INTO the ground. But as the posts aged, I found an easier way. I now purchase a section of rebar about 3-4 feet. (diameter is 1/2 inch). That is hammered 1/2 way into the ground. I drilled a hole into a paver and placed that at the bottom of the base where rebar enters ground. I slide pole over rebar. It remains very solid even during winter. Paver keeps pole bottom drier and the bottom of the pole is less likely to rust out. One other thing, if you remove pole cover from the rebar, please cover the end of the rebar with a tennis ball. Do not leave rebar above ground without a plastic cover or tennis ball covering the end. Rebar would be difficult to see standing vertically. since rebar is not galvanized the rebar will rust. If your posts are seamed and lightweight. I saw photos in another review that failed as the pole split at the seam. I suspect this was with the weight of a fat raccoon. If you have raccoons in area either replace pole or reinforcement with several stainless hose clamps at the joints might be helpful. I want to mention the perches may seem short. This feeder is meant for the birds smaller than a cardinal. Cardinals can use the perches. Blue Jays and Grackles cannot for more than a second or two. Larger birds tend to lose their balance and fly away. If you only want to feed the smaller birds, you can take the perches off. I just screw the perch backwards and perch is inside baffle and screw nut is on the outside. the baffle. That way I don't misplace the pieces.) Personally I turn around two perches on each feeder, I want my cardinals to use the feeders too.. With the perch removed, the smaller birds grab onto the metal hole. Yes, they don't need the perches. Chickadees sparrows, tufted titmice, goldfinches will grab. I get large woodpeckers such as the red bellied woodpecker (10inch length) and they can easily feed without the perch. I feed all winter and into the spring to see the parents bring their new fledglings to the feeder. Please note the holes to the feeder are small but a very tiny inexperienced or hungry bird can get into the feeder and get trapped there. Over the years I had two. One I noted and rescued , the other was not as fortunate, it died. PLEASE, take down the feeder if you are not going to refill it. I also made some plugs to close up the feeding holes. So I don't misplace these I keep them in a plastic bag and I keep that bag in the bottom of the bird seed bin. They are made of the foam pipe insulation. An 8 foot piece of this foam cost about a buck You only need pieces about 4 inches long for each opening. I use one feeders for the general mix and the other safflower seed and black sunflower seed. Try other feeders with different seed, they will attract other bird varieties to your back yard. I do want to admit the squirrels get their due with corn and peanuts on the ground. They can eat the bird seed on the ground with the other birds that do not use the feeders well, dark eyed juncos and chipping sparrows and morning doves. but I do not want them on my feeders, Squirrels can chew holes into the feeder to get the seed, then your feeder is destroyed. I also have a thistle feeder for the goldfinches and a suet feeder. The thistle feeder, hang it higher to keep the deer from tonguing the holes to get the thistle. The suet feeder is an what I call an upside down one. I made my own suet feeder with a block of wood 2" thick and size 5"x5" ( larger than the wire cage suet feeder you are planning to use), a cheap wire cage suet feeder and put a round, domed above the feeder baffle I attached the wire suet cage to the block of wood and that to the the domed baffle using a stainless eye screw. Hang this from branches that will not support a raccoon's weight. The suet cage lies horizontally along the block of wood. The birds need to fly and grab to the suet cage that is under it. This is the best suet feeder ever. You get mainly the woodpeckers and acrobatic little birds using it. Chickadees, tufted titmice a few sparrows, nuthatch, and all the woodpeckers. Rare cardinal or bluejays. use it If you have some space neaby put in some crabapple trees and hawthorns. (Keep the trees at least 12-15 feet away from this squirrel resistant feeder.) The robins, cedar waxwings and others will feast on the frozen fruit during the winter till it is gone. Enjoy the winter, FEED the birds. Yes, this is great kitten entertainment too. For me there is nothing better than to be inside on a snowy day, watching.
Review: Worth the investment! - I've had many bird feeders over the years and the squirrels and deer always get into them. All the bird seed would end up on the ground and eaten by said squirrels and deer, and I'd be refilling the bird feeder ALL THE TIME. All of that is a thing of the past. This feeder has managed to keep out the deer and squirrels and leave the seed to the birds. Since putting it out when I got it almost three months ago, I haven't needed to refill the feeder until today! It holds a substantial amount of seed and is quite easy to fill. I'm very happy with my purchase. Despite the higher price tag, I've definitely saved on the cost of bird seed.

## Features

- Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder — This tube bird feeder keeps seeds safe from squirrels while attracting colorful birds like cardinals, chickadees, and woodpeckers. The built-in baffle and sturdy design ensure only birds can access the feed, and the tube holds up to 5 lbs. of seed for fewer refills.
- Controlled Seed Flow, Less Waste — The bird feeder squirrel proof includes a metering ring to control seed flow, reducing waste and keeping feed fresh longer. Four aluminum perches give birds a comfortable place to eat, while the squirrel-proof design works year-round for reliable feeding.
- Weatherproof Metal Build — Made with UV-resistant polycarbonate and powder-coated steel, this pole mounted bird feeder withstands sun, rain, and snow. The durable materials resist fading and rust, and the steel squirrel baffle keeps pests away while birds enjoy their meal.
- Large Capacity for Backyard Birds — The tube is 6"W x 12"L Tube, 23"H with baffle—perfect for grosbeaks, titmice, jays, doves, juncos, sparrows, and towhees. The pole extends to 5'8", keeping this wild bird feeder at a safe height. Includes 3 steel pole sections for easy setup in your yard.
- Trusted by American Birders for Over 30 Years — Birds Choice make birdwatching accessible to all. We believe feeding birds is about fostering a deeper bond with nature. Based in Chilton, Wisconsin, we craft durable, eco-friendly bird feeders and houses from recycled plastics, keeping millions of pounds out of landfills since 2019.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000BP7NZO |
| Best Sellers Rank | #113,987 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #1,312 in Wild Bird Feeders |
| Brand | Birds Choice |
| Capacity | 1.2 Gallons |
| Color | Green |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (1,093) |
| Department | All Ages/Unisex |
| Included Components | Feeder |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 5 pounds |
| Item model number | NP431 |
| Manufacturer | Nature Products |
| Material | Aluminum|Polycarbonate |
| Mounting Type | Freestanding |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Product Dimensions | 8"L x 8"W x 20"H |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Nut, Seed |
| Special Feature | Easy-Refill Top, Squirrel Proof, UV Resistant |
| Target Species | Multiple |
| UPC | 789453300010 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Birds Choice
- **Material:** Aluminum|Polycarbonate
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Nut, Seed
- **Special Feature:** Easy-Refill Top, Squirrel Proof, UV Resistant
- **Target Species:** Multiple

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What I should use to replace the plastic piece between the pole and bird house? Mine is cracked causing the feeder to shift.**
A: The plastic end cap was lost long ago.  Without the piece, the upper food chamber will be too loose, wobble and tilt.  To maintain the fit of the feeder on the vertical post, II wrap the upper end pipe around its circumference  with 1 inch widw
 duct tape.   I add enough layers till the fit is snug.  Feeder stays in proper position.

**Q: How tall is it?**
A: It depends how deep you set the pole... but mine ends up at about 5 feet from ground to cap.

**Q: Is the bottom surface of the food area galvanized on both sides?    Have you had any rust problems with this area?**
A: Have had these feeders for over 20 years and have no rust problems---surface is galvanized---best bird feeder for protection against squirrels--they have given up trying to get food from feeder.

**Q: how long is the pole???**
A: The pole comes in 3 sections of 24 inches that fit inside one another. Two of these sections lose 2 inches per pole because they fit inside one another. Also, this completed pole section loses 10 inches because it sits inside the baffle - the bottom skirt that is green in the picture. When all is said and done and the entire assembly is buried in the ground 8 inches or so, the total height is 70 inches from the ground to the top of the feeder. At first, I thought this was too short. However, this feeder holds a great deal of food and another section would make it too top heavy. I highly recommend this feeder. Squirrels and chipmunks climb the pole but only get inside the green baffle / skirt and no further.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ PURCHASED IN 2006, Then it was BUILT TO LAST, BEST BIRD FEEDER, SQUIRRELS STAY OFF!
*by K***1 on January 27, 2016*

These WERE built to last but my last product was purchased in 2006. My first one was purchased in 1992 before I had my first computer and is outside today. I have another outside that is my 2006 Amazon purchase. . I have read several comments and viewed some photos of bird feeders that failed and from those reviews it is unlikely the quality is the same as in the past. The present ones are reportedly not built as the past ones, One reviewer showed the poles failing due to seams in poles that unwrapped . That could not happen on the one I purchased, my tubing was hefty and had no seams. . Another talked about the weld failing for the floor-pole connection, My connections was well done I do not think it was welded. The bottom may have been formed from a single piece. When the bird feeder is emptied I will check on this and update the review. I was sorry to hear that too. Lesser manufacturing costs means lesser quality products. I suggest you read the lousy reports before you make the decision to purchase. Sometimes manufactures think nobody will know if I cut costs here. Sorry, sir they will now know. Please look at your purchase and ask yourself -"will this last me? Is it a good value? Since my purchase was in 2006, I cannot answer that question today. I did not really note any critical reviews of present construction someone needs to give a detailed analysis of present manufacturing. However this has some very nice features ,that I do want to talk about. Maybe some of my observations will make your feeders last longer. The first one I purchased was through the Audubon Society over 20 -25 years ago, . I am still using it. I try to check the feeders in spring and autumn. Since purchase, metal was spray painted a few times (including the bottom of the food chamber inside the lexan and underneath inside the baffle. Bottom of feeding chamber WAS GALVANIZED!, ( I hope they still do that . if it is not galvanized your floor will rust through in less than 3-4 years. Personally, If it is not galvanized i would send back the feeder, and purchase a different variety!!!) Even if the floor is galvanized, after years of use rust can form. If rust is noted clean feeder, spray paint the floor with Rustoleum. Tape off Lexan when spray painting . Inspect the bottom of the floor inside the baffle, sand lightly and spray the inside with Rustoleum. I spray the bottom skirt and cap to keep the colors nice and fresh. The plastic does become slightly cloudy over the years ( probably related to UV in sunlight). It has never cracked. Please note the plastic is a UV resistant Lexan. The capacity of the feed chamber is great. I can fill this up before a winter storm and the birds are fed for 4-5 days. I hope the feeding ports where the perches attach and surround the feeding hole openings are still made from metal.. My initial feeders purchased in the 1990's had plastic around the feeding port sand these failed. They deteriorated due to UV in the sunshine became frail and broke off. . The Audubon Society sold this feeder and it offered metal replacements for the feeding ports. I purchased these . They are great and have lasted over 20 years. If the piece around the feeding port and perches are plastic, then this is an area that where manufacturing is cost cutting. Beware! if squirrels get on your feeder they will chew through the plastic around the hole and easily chomp into the lexan and your feeder will be a total loss. I purchased two more feeders in 2006 from Amazon. These feeders had the metal piece around feeding holes and perches screwed into this metal piece. These were the same as the updated perches I purchased for the original feeder. I added one feeder outside, and still have one boxed as a spare. I have not needed to replace the original one yet. As to the design , it is wonderful. Place the feeders away from fences and trees so the squirrels cannot jump down from above. On the adjoining vacant property, there are small crabapple trees( 10 to 15 feet tall) about 10 feet away, so the branches must be kept trimmed. Any squirrel attack launching points are eliminated. The lower squirrel baffle is integrated into the design of the feeder, It is the metal below the perches. That cylinder of metal is of sufficient diameter that the squirrels cannot get a grip onto it and climb the final foot of height to the perches. If you were inclined, a similar diameter baffles are commercially available or a piece of 6" diameter metal ductwork (maybe 14-16 inches long could be used with wood internal spacers) could be used. You can add this feature to any feeder. No need to grease poles anymore ,cause the lower baffle keeps the squirrels from climbing to the feeding area. Now, the baffle will not stop raccoons, as they are bigger guys. The poles that came with this in 2006 were in 3 pieces and fitted together well. They had a galvanized coating, solid with no seams Over the years they needed repainting and some rust formed on the bottom of the post, Ithese were so sturdy I could hammer them INTO the ground. But as the posts aged, I found an easier way. I now purchase a section of rebar about 3-4 feet. (diameter is 1/2 inch). That is hammered 1/2 way into the ground. I drilled a hole into a paver and placed that at the bottom of the base where rebar enters ground. I slide pole over rebar. It remains very solid even during winter. Paver keeps pole bottom drier and the bottom of the pole is less likely to rust out. One other thing, if you remove pole cover from the rebar, please cover the end of the rebar with a tennis ball. Do not leave rebar above ground without a plastic cover or tennis ball covering the end. Rebar would be difficult to see standing vertically. since rebar is not galvanized the rebar will rust. If your posts are seamed and lightweight. I saw photos in another review that failed as the pole split at the seam. I suspect this was with the weight of a fat raccoon. If you have raccoons in area either replace pole or reinforcement with several stainless hose clamps at the joints might be helpful. I want to mention the perches may seem short. This feeder is meant for the birds smaller than a cardinal. Cardinals can use the perches. Blue Jays and Grackles cannot for more than a second or two. Larger birds tend to lose their balance and fly away. If you only want to feed the smaller birds, you can take the perches off. I just screw the perch backwards and perch is inside baffle and screw nut is on the outside. the baffle. That way I don't misplace the pieces.) Personally I turn around two perches on each feeder, I want my cardinals to use the feeders too.. With the perch removed, the smaller birds grab onto the metal hole. Yes, they don't need the perches. Chickadees sparrows, tufted titmice, goldfinches will grab. I get large woodpeckers such as the red bellied woodpecker (10inch length) and they can easily feed without the perch. I feed all winter and into the spring to see the parents bring their new fledglings to the feeder. Please note the holes to the feeder are small but a very tiny inexperienced or hungry bird can get into the feeder and get trapped there. Over the years I had two. One I noted and rescued , the other was not as fortunate, it died. PLEASE, take down the feeder if you are not going to refill it. I also made some plugs to close up the feeding holes. So I don't misplace these I keep them in a plastic bag and I keep that bag in the bottom of the bird seed bin. They are made of the foam pipe insulation. An 8 foot piece of this foam cost about a buck You only need pieces about 4 inches long for each opening. I use one feeders for the general mix and the other safflower seed and black sunflower seed. Try other feeders with different seed, they will attract other bird varieties to your back yard. I do want to admit the squirrels get their due with corn and peanuts on the ground. They can eat the bird seed on the ground with the other birds that do not use the feeders well, dark eyed juncos and chipping sparrows and morning doves. but I do not want them on my feeders, Squirrels can chew holes into the feeder to get the seed, then your feeder is destroyed. I also have a thistle feeder for the goldfinches and a suet feeder. The thistle feeder, hang it higher to keep the deer from tonguing the holes to get the thistle. The suet feeder is an what I call an upside down one. I made my own suet feeder with a block of wood 2" thick and size 5"x5" ( larger than the wire cage suet feeder you are planning to use), a cheap wire cage suet feeder and put a round, domed above the feeder baffle I attached the wire suet cage to the block of wood and that to the the domed baffle using a stainless eye screw. Hang this from branches that will not support a raccoon's weight. The suet cage lies horizontally along the block of wood. The birds need to fly and grab to the suet cage that is under it. This is the best suet feeder ever. You get mainly the woodpeckers and acrobatic little birds using it. Chickadees, tufted titmice a few sparrows, nuthatch, and all the woodpeckers. Rare cardinal or bluejays. use it If you have some space neaby put in some crabapple trees and hawthorns. (Keep the trees at least 12-15 feet away from this squirrel resistant feeder.) The robins, cedar waxwings and others will feast on the frozen fruit during the winter till it is gone. Enjoy the winter, FEED the birds. Yes, this is great kitten entertainment too. For me there is nothing better than to be inside on a snowy day, watching.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth the investment!
*by H***H on November 23, 2025*

I've had many bird feeders over the years and the squirrels and deer always get into them. All the bird seed would end up on the ground and eaten by said squirrels and deer, and I'd be refilling the bird feeder ALL THE TIME. All of that is a thing of the past. This feeder has managed to keep out the deer and squirrels and leave the seed to the birds. Since putting it out when I got it almost three months ago, I haven't needed to refill the feeder until today! It holds a substantial amount of seed and is quite easy to fill. I'm very happy with my purchase. Despite the higher price tag, I've definitely saved on the cost of bird seed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great but doesn’t last as long as old ones.
*by D***E on August 26, 2023*

Have had two of these and getting ready to buy a third. First one lasted 10 yrs. Bought in 2011 and replaced in 2021. This last one has only lasted two years. We live in Central Florida and get lost of wind and rain, etc. It is out in the weather 365 days/yr. Birds love it. We have a large variety that come to eat. Squirrels hate it. Have lots of fun watching them try to climb the pole (they slide right down). or try to jump on it from the nearby trees (they fall right off). Sad that the price has gone up so much over the years (especially as I’m on a fixed income and have no extra thanks to inflation) and the quality doesn’t appear nearly as good. But until there are more feeders available that are on poles and squirrel-proof, I will stick with this one.

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