Do Cardinals actually use this feeder? The tray looks too small for Cardinal size perching. Also, how do you refill it?
2013851
I have been disappointed by the lack of use by the cardinals. Have had this feeder up for about 3 months and only now I might see one visiting Cardinal a couple of times a week. To refill, there is a lid on a swivel on the top of the feeder. Push the 2 levers over and then slide the top to the side.
2013852
We live in Fountain Hills AZ, and have had a family of Cardinals around for your years...we watched the young ones comes with the parents....when we changed to the new Feeder....it took a few days for them to get used to the change...but they are all back....This is the best feeder we have ever had....but you do need to have it hanging when filling it....so it needs to be lower than usual...not a problem for us....Hope this helps...
2013853
No the cardinals did not perch - chickadees & finches did. It gets filled on the top. I had to take the feeder down because the squirrels were able to get the sunflower seeds out.
2013854
There is an opening on the top with hooks, You can barely see the hooks in the picture of the feeder. Unhook the plate and it swings out of the way for filling. I have seen my cardinals use this feeder.
2013855
The Cardinals actually use my feeder. Their little feet don't take up too much space and they are usually perched sideways. The top slides up and it is easy to fill.
2013856
It is fairly large and I have seen Cardinals at the feeder. Holds a good 2 lbs or more of sunflower seed. Most of my feeders are wire feeders and attract a large number of Quakers or Monks Parakeets prevalent in my area.
1643801
Hello Montana - All you have to do is twist the top off to refill the feeder. BTW, this is the ONLY squirrel proof feeder I have owned that is truly squirrel proof - I have had it for at least 4 months and the squirrels can not get the seed out of it.
728416
I've looked at the No/no Cardinal Feeder listing and it seems intended to hang but if you're going to place the feeder where there are no hanging options I think this pole would work. This pole has an attached mounting plate at its top intended for securing flat-bottomed feeders. Your question will be if the cardinal feeder is sturdy enough to be mounted. Remember, it's intended to be hung and may not be strong in its base.
1700008
I have had cardinals, blue jays, smaller birds as well...sparrows....junkos....black-capped chickadees, etc. It has been a great feeder!
2206507
Not a bit...cardinals feed at mine all the time. They're usually the first ones there in the morning and the last ones there at dusk. We've even had normally ground-feeding birds like juncos and grackles feed regularly (the grackles are PIGS). apparently the tray is just large enough that these birds feel comfortable.
30572
Hello, the largest birds I have seen in the feeder are sparrows of several types. I don't think cardinals would fit. I bought it because pigeons have discovered my larger feeder. Besides eating all the seed quickly, they scare away the smaller birds. With this feeder, the chickadees, finches and sparrows get a chance to feed.
30573
The reason that we bought this feeder is to provide a feeder for smaller birds where the larger birds can not get to the feed. So far it has worked perfectly. Blue Jays and other large birds have not been able to feed at this feeder. I have not seen any Cardinals feeding at it either but we don't have that many Cardinals feeding at our Yankee Flipper feeder either.
885921
I have seen many cardinals on my feeder normally sitting at the bottom of it. I have other feeders out but some always manage to get onto this!!feeder.
885917
Yes. I have this feeder filled with sunflower seeds and another filled with regular bird seed and they definitely prefer this one. I see a lot of cardinals and wood p_eckers too.
549329
Same size but I would not buy it. I have three bird feeders. One has a trip so big birds can't eat the seed, the lid closes on them, it stays with seed two to three days, a smaller circular one the only allows small birds in it, it last one day. This feeder I filled two weeks ago,it's still three quarters full. The birds do not seem to like it. I have mostly house finches and wrens, and a ton of wild love birds.
2030724
Woodlink sells a tray accessory that is attached with small nuts, and bolts. There are two holes in the bottom bracket of the feeder that will allow for this to be done- if you look closely under the bottom feed port on the feeder you can just make out where the small bolt would attach the tray accessory item# WLTUBETRAY
1421280
My birds do not use this feeder. Once in a while there is a small bird but most birds avoid it. I purchased this feeder to deter squirrels and to provide a large feeder for doves (shown in the picture). Turns out the tray is too small for ground feeding birds (ie. doves) and so I regret buying this feeder. Perhaps most birds avoid it because it shocks them. I have another feeder close by that is busy.
839907
Hi Christine, Thanks for your question. In response, yes absolutely, this bird feeder works great for Cardinals & Red Bellied Woodpeckers. Basically, we typically see our customers use black oil sunflower seeds and fill the center portion (called the seed tank). When filled, some seeds stick out, and due to the double cage design, it allows birds to be able to stick their head/beak in between the outer cage holes and get to the seeds without problem. However, Squirrels cannot fit their heads or mouths through the outer holes as its too small and uncomfortable. Hope this helps! Mark ======= Skinny Squirrel Cages
2137687
Hi Bobbie, Finches, siskins, all small birds can use this feeder and really seem to like it. I put safflower in it and sometimes medium sunflower hearts and the little guys have no trouble perching and eating
1537798
Yes! I have a ton of cardinals who use it every day. Now I'm seeing a bunch of fledglings. The doves are ground feeders at my place. I feed in the feeder and on the ground. Blue jays can't use it. They eat on the ground.
132730
Mine feeder is never kept full all the time. How can it be. Birds keep coming as the contents of the feeder diminishes until it reaches the level at which the birds cannot get to the remaining seeds. I don't see how birds can get "stuck" in the feeder under any conditions.
30574
I have seen the female cardinal in the feeder but the male doesn't enter it. It does keep out larger birds and they eat what is dropped on the ground.