Platform Bird Feeders Will Attract
Many Species of Wild Birds

These feeders will attract a wide variety of birds. Small perching birds, as well as larger ground feeding birds, will feel comfortable at these feeders. Cardinals,Sparrows, Tufted titmice, Juncos, Doves, Painted buntings, Chickadees and many other birds will feed from platform feeders.

Simply put, platform feeders are any flat, raised surface onto which bird food is spread.

There are a few challenges inherent to the platform feeder design.

You have several options for mounting platform feeders. They can be hung, mounted on a post or deck rail or even placed directly on the ground. This makes it easy to attract a wider variety of wild birds by varying locations and types of food.

Many commercially produced platform bird feeders now includefeatures like pest guards, bottom drainage and roofs.

But if you are looking for a great weekend project, try building your own platform bird feeders following these simple step-by-step instructions. Building a platform bird feeder with your kids, is a great way to get them interested in bird watching.

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Coveside Hanging Screen Feeder This platform style bird feeder has a durable, perforated metal bottom providing drainage to keep seed from spoiling. This one-foot-square wooden bird feeder hangs nicely from a shepherd's hook or a hanging bracket by a sturdy nylon cord. The screen can be removed for easy cleaning. Dimensions: 2"h x 13"w x 13"d

Dome Bird Feeders

Droll Yankees Dorothy's Cardinal Feeder You can attract many of your favorite backyardbirds with Dorothy's Cardinal Feeder. This feeder has a large 15" dome designed to keep squirrels and undesirable birds out of the feeder tray. It also protects the bird seed from bad weather conditions. The design allows you to limit the access of squirrels and unwanted birds by adjusting the opening between the dome and feeder tray. The 13" diameter feeder tray is 1" deep and will hold a wide variety of bird foods including black oil sunflower seed, suet, or fruit. To clean or fill, simply slide the feeder dome up, using the included hanging rod, or unscrew the feeder tray. This feeder can be hung with the 10.75" solid brass hanging rod(included) or post mounted using any pole with a 3/4" threaded adaptor(not included).

Duncraft Champion Platform Feeder Your birds will love feeding at this unique platform bird feedermade by Duncraft. Unlike many platform feeders, this one will feed your birds not the squirrels. Platform feeders attract many sizes of wild birds due to the easy access to the bird food. However, this easy access also attracts squirrels. This patented Squirrel-Blocker technology, was first introduced in high quality plastic platforms. It is now available to you in this all metal feeder—every piece is completely chew proof. Your birds will be happy and you will be happy too. 5-Year Guarantee Capacity: 1 lb. 14-3/4" x 10-1/2" x 11-3/4".

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