Neat perch....does not stick to sill.
339949
This cat bed perch is a neat item, but I had trouble with mine sticking to to window sill. I cleaned the sill and stuck the perch with Velcro to the sill and after two hours it fell. Attached again and fell with cat on bed. I finally took two screws and pulled the liner back and attached directly with no fear of falling in the future. Once your cat falls off the window perch it's hard to get cat to trust it again. After leaving treats on the perch cat now loves this item. Over all, this could happen to anyone and it's a great item. Who trusts Velcro to hold a cat anyway.
4313553
This is a handsome, well-built feeder that serves its purpose. My finches and sparrows took to it instantly-- I put it up late at night and when I woke up in the morning, they were inside the cage eating breakfast. The cage did not deter them at all. Still waiting for the nuthatches and chickadees and titmice to find it (I only just put it up last night), but I have no doubt they will. If they do not, I will update the review accordingly.

I have conical squirrel baffles around my feeder poles that have been VERY effective at deterring squirrels. As long as the poles are away from any elevated jumping surface, my feeders are all squirrel proof, so I was not so concerned about the cage preventing squirrels. Rather, I wanted it to deter grackles and starlings and pigeons. Unfortunately, the squares in the wire cage are just large enough for a starling to squirm its way inside and then cling to the wire long enough to grab a few bites. The feeder does not advertise itself as starling proof, so I can't blame the feeder too much, but I did detract a star in disappointment. (Anyone with suggestions for deterring starlings, PLEASE share your wisdom with me!) That being said, this feeder is infinitely better at preserving seed and preventing waste when compared to the platform feeder I was using. I hope that by using one feeder filled with safflower, another with nyjer, and then a no-mess nut/seed/fruit blend in combination with this feeder I will be able to feed the birds I love the food they love without attracting undesirable large birds and small rodents (read: rats) due to spilled seed and hulls (the main problem with the platform feeder).

UPDATE: It seems only the smaller starlings fit-- about 2/3 of them are too large, so that's good. Since putting up the feeder just a few days ago, I have seen a downy woodpecker, a red bellied woodpecker, chickadees, a titmouse, and a nuthatch stop by to use the feeder (in addition to bunches of finches). The downy woodpecker has no issue getting inside the cage, and the red bellied woodpecker does some impressive contortions to reach his head in and get some nuts, which I was glad to see. I wish it could feed the blue jays and cardinals, who occasionally stop by to look longingly at the feeder, but otherwise (despite the tenacious young starlings) I am quite pleased by this purchase. It works very well with my no-mess fruit/nut/seed blend, which has some large pieces, and which I was a little worried about. Absolutely worth the modest price I paid.
3800205
Personally I thought my bird was really clever and I bought her this. I will give her a few days to see if she can figure this out. she struggles to fit her head in to pick the nut up when it falls in the tray at the bottom, despite the product being designed for large birds. I have an african gray. If the toy was half an inch longer at the bottom the problem would be solved. Hence the 4 stars.
2286969
I saw one of these being used as a birds nest in the garden. I purchased one for the same purpose. Birds have not moved in yet but I am hopeful.
4970843
I have had this feeder for about 2 years. (Not sure if I bought this one or what appears to be the identical one from Hiatt Mfg.) It is not "squirrel proof." I've tried various strategies. None has worked. I haven't give up yet, but the prospect of success is looking bleak.

The squirrels' strategies: 1. They will leap from the side and grab hold of the cage. When they're on the cage, the push their head/nose between the bars to get at the seeds. The bottom part of the grid doesn't allow the squirrels to put their head/nose in very far, but they're able to get it in enough to feed. 2. They will climb down the 20-gauge wire to the top of the cage; from there, they use their front paws to grab hold of the edge of the roof, and slip down to the cage area. Then, they employ Strategy #1.

Grackles grab hold of the bottom of the cage and push their long beaks in to feed on the seeds.

The design successfully prevents a squirrel or larger bird from feeding from within, and it certainly prevents easy or irritation-free dining. But it is not squirrel or grackle proof.

I think the feeder is well made. However, I gave it only 2 stars because my decision to buy it was based on the advertising that it was "squirrel proof."

After reading one of the other reviews, I'll try the shepherd's hook, tape and baffles.
2441462
The system to attach the bird to the metal pole does not work (plastic strap with screw into bird).  It does not "grab' tightly so the bird does not stay horizontal.  Needs a lot of improvement, since it defeats the purpose of having a realistic "prop" on the pole,  to attract the real birds.
3160266
OK, but when most of the "reflective mylar 'eyes'"/ "Holographic predator eyes" were pulled away from the backing film, they came off with a delaminated layer of backing attached to them and could not be stuck onto the balloon. I don't want to try a solvent based glue to stick them on as it will possibly eat a hole in the balloon. Price was also apparently dropped to just a few days after I bought them. The one that we could stick eyes on does seem to work well against sparrowhawks, No effect against UK garden songbirds (blackbirds, tits, sparrows, dunnocks, linnets, jackdaws, robins) that the sparrowhawks were predating (which is OK). Starlings will use them as a perch. Pidgeons are too thick to notice these. Collared doves haven't shown since they went up - but they are terrified of anything. Possibly effective against songbird egg-raiding magpies.
2093580
very cute and easy to use, but the perch are seems a bit minimal and hard for the birds to perch on.  however feeder is very very busy!!
1799582
This feeder at one time was on one of the hooks part of the cross bar for stringing clothes line. Since another (also "squirrel proof" feeder) was frequently visited by the squirrels, the feeders exchanged places. This feeder was now hanging from a curved hook; near the pine tree and another butterfly house, which a woodpecker turned into a bird house and we often see birds going in the openings with twigs to build a nest, It is this bird house which is often used as part of the route to the red feeder. Well, the red feeder has also been visited by the squirrel who seems to have no difficulty climbing up the metal post from which the feeder hangs. Looking out the window one morning I saw the squirrel wrapped around the feeder, body resting on the lower platform, as he/she pulled seed from the feeder. I did get a picture and will try to send it on. I can't be really upset at the persistence and undaunted boldness to reach what is wanted. So now I have to wonder - is there such a thing as a squirrel proof feeder?
1144379
We received this perch (and waited patiently to receive the very popular scratching post that was delivered today). Was pleased with the condition of the box the perch is packaged in and to how the perch was wrapped securely in plastic wrap (this ensured that the pad was received in pristine condition). However, when the plastic wrap was removed, I was disappointed to see that the moisture-absorbing silica packet was stuck to the back of one of the circular Velcro pads that was supposed to be adhered to the wood base of the perch (there are four straps w/Velcro that each attach to a circular pad to keep the perch pad in place). Removing the silica packet was tricky (worried it would rupture) and despite using great care (and moving slowly) a layer of the packet remained firmly attached to the once-sticky circular Velcro pad, rendering it - and the corresponding strap - useless. I worried that having the strap hanging down would create too much of a temptation for the cats (especially the young ones) and, perhaps worse, would also allow slippage of the pad. Thankfully we were able to fix the problem with some Super Glue, but disappointed there was a problem to fix.

At this point, the cats have yet to embrace the perch (nobody likes change), although one of the younger cats has given her approval to the scratching post. (In fairness, she was equally excited by the shipping box the scratching post came in... Typical cat, right?!)
4144719
The bottom is very flimsy and feels like it will fall right off when you fill it. What I didn't notice when I bought it is it doesn't have a perch. My birds will barely touch these.
1167353
Too large / wire perch for birds wasn't consistently the same distance from the feeding tube from top to bottom.
3968284
I installed this on a window with a 4 inch window sill.  I used 2 of the screws to anchor the base to the window sill.  I advise you do this for stability.  My cat is 15 pounds and took to it right away.  I did have to cover the fleece cover with a towel as I forgot he hates the feel of fleece. This perch is nice and wide and long enough to make my cat feel secure.  I recommend it. I think the photos may have uploaded upside down or sideways...whatever you'll get the picture.
2832594
I WAS WARNED ABOUT THE QUALITY OF THIS TOWER, BUT PURCHASED IT ANYWAY.  NOT MANY TO CHOSE FROM THESE DAYS.  THE TOP  PERCH THAT HELD THE DISH, SPLIT, AND IS NOT USEABLE.  MY AFRICAN GRAY NOW ONLY HAS HALF THE TOP PERCH.  I TRIED TO BUY A REPLACEMENT PERCH FROM THE ONE THAT SPLIT, BUT SO FAR CANNOT MAKE CONNECTION TO DO SO.  THE STAND ITSELF IS OK, JUST THE PERCHES THAT ARE ADDED TO THE POLE ARE CRAP.
2243616
This is really a great looking bird.  I was hoping it would keepmy roosters away from my daughters window (and crowing right there).  It did not.
4045300
I followed the instructions in order to stick the box to the window. It has been about a month now since I put it up, it is still stuck to the window. There are some small bushes and a rhododendron tree in my front yard. I put up the nest box on my front yard window such that it is hidden behind a rhododendron tree I have also kept a bird feeder in my front yard to attract birds. The birds come to the bird feeder, but none has come near the nest box yet.
3032235
This is an attractive bird feeder that does what it says: prevents squirrels from getting at the birdseed inside. My only complaint is that the lid was held on with a small spring, in addition to being secured by the hanging loop. The spring prevented the lid from moving completely to the side, making the opening for filling the feeder frustratingly small. But we removed the spring, no problem.

As a fledgling backyard birder, I chose this feeder on the recommendation of my sister, who lives in the Pacific Northwest. They have pesky squirrels just like we have pesky squirrels in suburban Maryland. But two things that aren't present in my sister's corner Pacific Northwest: cardinals and large numbers of house sparrows.

Now that we have had this feeder for a few months, and I have learned a bit more about the birds in my suburban backyard ecosystem, I wish I had chosen a feeder that has a cardinal perch and/or smaller perches at the ports to discourage house sparrows. Maybe this one?&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Roamwild-PestOff-Squirrel-Proof-Bird-Feeder-Mixed-Seed-Sunflower-Heart-Version/dp/B0191QWWI6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Roamwild PestOff Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder Mixed Seed Sunflower Heart Version</a>

We have had cardinals in our yard since before the feeder was installed, but we have noticed that the cardinals are too big to perch on these perches. They still forage on the ground below, but I do feel slightly bad every time I see one flapping in a poor imitation of a hummingbird, trying to find a place to perch and feed.

On the other hand, over the last few weeks (end of May and early June) as the house sparrow family that was nesting in the attic space above my neighbor's garage has fledged, we are seeing up to a dozen house sparrows at a time on the feeder and on the ground around it. In reading up on how to dissuade these non-native birds from my feeder, I have read that perches shorter than 5/8 inch discourage them from feeding at feeders.

My next step is going to be buying seed without corn and millet, as these are reputed to attract house sparrows. I don't think we'll replace the feeder. In and of itself, it's fine. I just wish I'd known a bit more about my local birds before deciding on this one.