Bird Feeder Cage for Small Garden Birds | Squirrel-Proof Wild Bird Feeding Station

A hanging bird feeder cage that keeps squirrels and larger birds out while letting smaller species feed undisturbed; if you have ever watched a pigeon or grey squirrel clear a feeder before the blue tits get near it, you will understand the point of it immediately.

The cage surrounds the feeder with a galvanised metal mesh, sized so that blue tits, great tits, nuthatches and sparrows pass through freely, while pigeons, starlings and squirrels cannot. It is a straightforward piece of kit, and it does what it sets out to do without fuss. The top unscrews for refilling, which matters more than it might seem; a feeder that is awkward to top up tends not to get topped up, and an empty feeder serves nobody. Hang it from a branch, a wall hook or a feeding station at a height that suits the birds you are hoping to attract, and within a few days the regulars will have found it.

The most common mistake is positioning the feeder too close to cover where cats can wait. A metre or so of clear space around it gives small birds time to notice a threat and leave; they will still come, and they will return more readily if they feel safe doing so. Get the position right once and you will not need to move it.

• Hanging bird feeder cage with galvanised metal mesh surround
• Mesh deters squirrels and larger birds; small garden birds pass through freely
• Screw-top lid for easy refilling
• Suitable for hanging from a branch, hook or feeding station
• Approximately 32cm x 24cm
• Compatible with standard loose wild bird food

Fill it before the first cold snap of autumn, when natural food begins to thin out, and you will have birds visiting well before winter sets in properly. Keep it topped up through to late spring, and the same individuals will return season after season.