Ground Tray Table Bird Feeders

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Ground, tray or table bird feeders are popular for wild watching stations due to the fact that all species of birds may land on them, and also because many birds prefer to feed directly off the ground. Northern Cardinals, while they will sit on feeders, are not as likely to use a feeder which only has perches. Instead they will eat from the ground and forage seed which has fallen out of the bird feeder. Mourning doves are another bird which enjoys ground feeding over the idea feeding directly out of a hanging or pole mounted bird feeder. Trays and tables come a simple as wooden platforms or tables with screen bottoms for drainage. This type set out at ground level helps keep seed dry and clean.

Bunny Garden Bowl Attract songbirds to a yard with the ground level Bunny Bird Bath Feeder. Charming bird bath is perfect for doves, juncos and sparrows	Cat Garden Bowl A fun ground level Feline Bird Bath Feeder which is great for the doves, juncos, sparrows and other wild birds who prefer to stay lower	Ground Hang or Pole Platform Feeder Hang, post mount or ground table feeder. Chew proof steel tray with hanger and metal platform rod for pole mount
Ground Platform Wood Tray Table feeder with vinyl coated wire bottom to help keep seed blocks clean, dry and off the ground. Stops water	Ground Roof Feeder Extra fine screen for small nyjer, millet seed, without falling through. Screen removes for cleaning, roof protects	Ground Wood Gift Ground Table bird feeder and no waste bird seed mix starter gift package. Screen bottom, base of durable pine wood
Ground Wood Tray Table Ground table feeders attract many species of birds and wildlife. Raised tray, screen bottom help keep food dry and	Recycled Platform Environmentally friendly recycled plastic tray table on legs. So easy to clean and legs will not rot from being on the ground.	Recycled Platform Roof Environmentally friendly recycled plastic tray table with roof and rust resistant steel grate. Legs hold table off the ground
Shallow Boat Tray Cast stone versatile feeder can be used on decks, railings or a patio. Perfect for ground feeding birds while decorative	Shallow Cement Tray Lovely tray of cast stone, low bowl with whimsical bird on the side. Made of best quality cements to last in weather	Shell Basin Bird Small songbird on side of a delicate shell. Cast stone, low ground level outdoor garden ornament in classic, traditional style
Shell Basin Frog Cast stone cement ground bowl with charming frog on side. Made of high grade cements to last in weather	Shell Heart Ground Feeder Cast stone cement. Heart shaped bowl may be used as a wild bird bath, ground tray or set on deck or patio for garden accent	Shell on Base High quality cast stone outdoor ground level bath or feeder with old world traditional charm. Accent on deck or patio
St Francis Kneeling Feeder Cast Stone Cement. A bird bath or low to the ground feeder. Tray is perfect for cardinals and birds who prefer flat surface	Statue Hand Bird Small accent feeder, just right for a hidden garden touch. Bird in hand statue is cast stone of of the best high grade cements	Statue Hand Frog Accent feeder, perfect garden, deck or patio. Frog in hand statue is cast stone made of high grade Portland cements
Statue Hand Hummingbird Ground level feeder, ideal for a secret garden touch. Hummingbird in hand statue is cast stone built of the best grade cement	Statue Hands Cupped Accent feeder, perfect for hidden garden touch. Cupped hands statue is cast stone made of high grade cements	Yin Yang Ground Yin Yang Pedestal low ground bird bath / feeder, a harmonious design for outdoor living area. Symbol of balance

Ground / Tray / Table Bird Feeders

A ground table feeder is a simple system consisting of a tray with legs, usually raised several inches off of the ground like a small table. This keeps the seed from making direct contact with the ground and helps to keep it from becoming dirty or rotting as quickly. Also it helps to dry out seed quicker after a rain or to keep food from becoming buried in snow in northern climates. Most ground feeding tables have wire mesh or screened bottoms for drainage. Some ground feeders have a roof on them specifically to help keep snow and rain off the seed, while others have mesh cages over them to help stop feeders from being overtaken by squirrels or larger birds such as jays and crows.

Ground feeding tables should be placed in open areas at least 10 feet from the nearest tree or shrub so that predictors can not hid in the bushes and attack the feeding birds. Avoid using ground feeders if cats are likely to pounce from nearby shrubs. If this is a problem, consider a pole mounted or hanging Platform Bird Feeder.

Advantages of a table ground feeding station are that they are easy to fill and easy to clean. Since they are open, the view of feeding birds is perfect for the backyard bird watcher and you can see when the feeder needs more seed. They are great for the occasional foods you might feed the birds such as fruit or table scraps and all birds can use a platform feeder. They do attract a wide variety of songbirds! Doves, juncos, sparrows, towhees, American Goldfinch and cardinals are common visitors ground feeders. The disadvantages of a ground feeding tray is that they need to be filled more often and even if the feeder has a roof, seeds are still exposed to weather. You can not squirrel proof a ground tray unless you use a cage over it which birds can fit through, but not squirrels. If you have raccoons or other night critters, they can easily access a ground level table.

NOTE: Bowls, basins and short, low to the ground bird baths also make wonderful ground feeders. Often a bath is made from resin, cast stone or concrete, allowing for years of durability and making them easy to clean. Check our ground / low pedestal bird bath section for more decorative ideas.