Woodlink Caged Tube Bird Feeder

The bird feeder is of high quality but a little pricy at $72.00. But the birds Love it and it is easy to put feed in and clean.

I am happy. It is very strong and durable. Birds and I both love it!

We ordered 2 of these Woodlink Caged Tube Bird Feeders to replace 2 we bought about 20 years ago as they were rusting. These are perfect for small birds especially the painted buntings. And when they migrate for the summer the tufted titmice, Carolina wrens and juvenile Northern cardinals use them. My favorite painted bunting feeder.

nice unit!

To be fair its well made and easy to disassemble. For a day or three, it was great. Then the issues for me are as follows. Its not really squirrel proof. They will hang all over it and while doing so knock seed out of the feeder onto the ground and into the plastic tray at the bottom of the feeder. Also while hanging they are able to reach into the feeder holes especially where the cage curves in and empty the seed out as well. Then they chewed the plastic tray. I had to mount it on a pole with a squirrel baffle and it is working 100% for me now in regard to being squirrel proof. . As far as the larger birds go ( Starlings and Grackles ), they are able by hanging on the cage to get to the feeding ports where the cage curves in ( stupid design if you ask me ) emptying out the feeder tube. The larger birds also peck at the poor little birds that are trying to feed inside the cage. Now the smaller birds stay away from it no matter what seed I put in it. The larger birds also hang from the cage and eat the seed that has spilled into the tray. In retrospect, I would go without the plastic catch tray on this one. Or just go with the the Woodlink caged feeder without the tray or the curved sides. Hope this helps and maybe if you live in an area where you don't have to deal with these bully birds then this feeder might be great for you. For me its a disappointment.