“I was a little skeptical at first when it came to this feeder that the squirrels would leave it alone but they haven‚Äôt gone on it once! The birds love it and stay on it for quite some time eating the seed they want. The seed stays dry with the overhead covering and mesh bottom. The material is great that it is recycled plastic and comes in great colors. I have the blue one and it blends in nicely. Can‚Äôt speak highly enough of this feeder!”
“Received the feeder and already had to refill as the birds, from Cardinals to Blue Jays, to Black-Capped Chickadees, Gold & Purple Finches have all participated in filling themselves. As the feeder is within three feet of a window, I have had difficulty taking a photo without scaring them off. The feeder looks to be a real winner and protects the food from the elements.”
“I had given up on open feeders because of squirrels until I received this one in exchange for an honest review. I've been so pleasantly surprised! I stocked it with "spicy signature wild bird food" from Birds Choice as a precaution but so far (about 2 weeks in) haven‚Äôt seen any squirrels try it. They‚Äôll be back I‚Äôm sure. Meanwhile my usual ‚Äúcustomers,‚Äù including cardinals, house finches, Carolina wrens, chickadees, chipping sparrows, and others have been enjoying it. (Sorry no photos, location is too shady). My last open feeder was made of wood and it got so nasty from moldy seeds after every rainy spell that I threw it away. No such problems with this model. During a huge thunderstorm and daylong rain last week, birds kept coming to eat. The roof overhang kept the food dry. I especially appreciate the screen (grating?) underneath that allows empty hulls to drift out instead of collecting in the bottom. Overall, the construction of this feeder is so solid that it looks like it will last forever. It‚Äôs nice-looking too!”
“Beautiful shade of blue feeder that does a particularly good job at attracting blue jays. Holds a good amount of feed and is lightweight so bird poles won‚Äôt bend easily. There‚Äôs good clearance too for birds to fly through and eat with ease. The large size means it‚Äôs easy to see birds too. Seems to hold up well in bad weather too and not so lightweight that wind would blow it off. I really like this bird feeder!”
“This feeder is a gorgeous blue.I was hoping to attract nuthatchers with peanuts.But I thought wrong.I have seen a small cardinal go through which excited me.But its to small for the blue jays.It looks like it will last forever.”
“I would like to thank you for the opportunity to participate in the Birds Choice VIP Testing Program. I‚Äôve been very impressed and pleased with all the products that I have purchased from Birds Choice. The new Blue Fly-Thru Bird Feeder meets the expectations that I have learned to expect for Birds Choice products. Design The extensive use of recycled materials was one of the aspects that first caused me to notice Birds Choice products. The new Blue Fly-Thru Feeder is composed of recycled plastic. The individual components of the feeder are quite substantial. That is another factor that caused me to notice Birds Choice products. This feeder is not flimsy; indeed, it is quite substantial. I have no doubt that it would survive unblemished from any encounters with raccoons which are the chief obstacles to our bird feeding/watching efforts. While the design looks remarkably simple, the clean lines and incorporation of wire rope make it elegantly simple. The blue color is attractive, and I do not think it will fade over time. Functionality The separation of the roof from the feeding tray and side supports makes it simple to fill the Blue Fly-Thru Feeder. The ability to raise the roof along the wire rope makes it easier to fill and clean the feeder. Additionally, the feeder holds a substantial amount of bird food. Any rain water that makes its way into the feeder should drain easily out the mesh bottom. Bird Attraction We have several feeders in our yard. The Blue Fly-Th Feeder is the sixth feeder. We filled it with whole, unshelled sunflower seeds along with some small, melt free suet balls. On the first day, I didn‚Äôt see any birds on the feeder itself. Several birds flew near it but didn‚Äôt land. The next day we started seeing birds visiting the feeder. So far, I‚Äôve spotted several birds, House Finches, Northern Cardinals (male and female), and two of my personal favorites ‚Äì the White-breasted Nuthatch and Black-capped Chickadee. I was fortunate to photograph a Black-capped Chickadee on the Blue Fly Through Feeder. I‚Äôve noticed that chickadees rarely stay at a feeder for very long. However, I was able to walk closer and closer to the feeder and got several pics of the Black-capped Chickadee. I‚Äôve included several photos ‚Äì you will need to zoom in to see the Chickadee. I‚Äôve also included several photos of the bird feeder itself in our yard. Although the new Blue Fly Through Feeder is one of many feeders in our yard, it is quite popular. Durability As noted above, this Blue Fly-Thru Feeder is composed of sheets of recycled plastic. They are suitably thick so as to ensure survival with squirrels, raccoons, windstorms, and/or a fall to the ground. I appreciate the inclusion of wire rope to hang the feeder in addition to moving the roof along the wire rope. (It‚Äôs so frustrating to get a feeder and find that a hanger has not been included.). The wire rope is strong enough to secure the feeder, and I‚Äôm not concerned that a bird will be able to sever the wire rope. Overall Experiences The new Blue Fly-Thru Feeder has incorporated form and function quite successfully. As an example, the other day, I visited my brother. He also has several bird feeders around his home. He lives in the country along a river and enjoys a greater variety of birds than our location in the suburbs. However, I was frustrated in my efforts to watch the birds that visited the feeder closest to his house. The plastic had weathered and was opaque. Although there were feeding spots on both sides of the feeder, I could not see the birds on the back of the feeder. That was more than a bit frustrating. It occurred to me that the new Blue Fly-Thru feeder would allow me to see the birds on both sides of the feeder. I plan to purchase one or two of these feeders for my brother when they are available. Again, thank you for allowing me to participate in the Birds Choice VIP Testing Program. I look forward to the next product. Best wishes for continued success.”
“This is a beautiful and simple feeder. I don't have any of this fly- thru design and I love how easy it is to fill and how easy it is to clean. I also like how visible the birds are--on our traditional feeders they get on the backside that can't be seen from the window but on this feeder they are easier to see.”
