Platform Bird Feeders Will Attract Many Species of Wild Birds
Platform bird feeders are perfect for any bird watcher's
backyard.
The key to attracting a wide variety of wild birds into your yard is using a variety of bird feeders and wild bird seed.
Platform feeders will hold a large volume and variety of bird food, allowing you to custom mix your feed to attract the specific species you desire. Any type of seed, fruit, insects (grubs), nuts, and amendments (calcium, grit) can be offered in a platform feeder.
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.
Any bird food needs to stay dry to keep from spoiling. To achieve this, platform feeders must have drainage in the bottom. Using a covered platform feeder will keep the bird food dry.
Bird feeder pests, such as squirrels, can also be a challenge for platform bird feeders. The design gives easy access to these pests. The best way to keep these unwanted visitors away is to add a barrier, such as 1/2" wire mesh, over the food so that only wild birds can get to it.
These feeders are generally easy to clean. This is
important since platform feeders require more cleaning than other style of feeders. The design is such that the birds actually stand over the food making it probable that bird droppings will soil the food. Cleaning platform feeders can be as easy as hosing them off.
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 include
features 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.
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 shephard'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
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Vista Dome Bird Feeder
You may find platform bird feeders similar in style, but the Vista Dome
by Aspects is really special. This style of bird feeder allows you to
put out many types of wild bird foods including; seeds, nuts, suet
or meal worms. The large 8-1/2" diameter tray holds up to 1-1/4 quarts
of seed. The seed tray is protected by a large 12" diameter dome.
The stainless steel and solid brass hardware allows you to fully adjust
the opening between the dome and tray. This restricts access to the
seed by undesirable birds or squirrels.
The tray and dome are molded of UV stabilized polycarbonate. The
Vista Dome bird feeder carries a Lifetime Guarantee.
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Droll Yankees Dorothy's Cardinal Feeder
You can attract many of your favorite backyard
birds with Dorothy's Cardinal Feeder from Droll Yankees.
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).
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Duncraft Champion Platform Feeder
Your birds will love feeding at this unique platform bird feeder
made by Duncraft. Unlike many platform feders, 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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Birds Choice Recycled 18 x 12 Fly-Thru Platform Bird
Feeder - Green
This Birds' Choice 18 x 12 Fly-Thru Platform Bird Feeder is made
recycled plactic lumber . This beautiful wild bird feeder features
curved wrought iron supports and a removable seed tray. It is not only
attractive, it will bring the birds flocking to your backyard. And
using a feeder made from recycled milk jugs will help reduce landfill
waist.
Platform bird feeders are ideal for offering bird foods that can't be
used in a seed feeder. You can use mealworms, fruit and many homemade
bird food mixes in platform feeders. Birds such as cardinals, juncos,
jays and wrens will feel comfortable dining at this platform feeder.
Dimensions: 18-1/2" L x 12-1/2" W x 11-3/4" H
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