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A platform bird feeder will attract the widest variety and greatest number of birds since they are so easy for birds to both see and land on. They are great when trying to attract shy birds to a habitat as the birds are more likely to land on the tray bird feeder at first. Pole mount, 4x4 post mount or hanging designs.

Audubon 3 in 1 Platform Audubon 3 in 1 Platform Feeder made of natural cedar. hanging, post mount or ground table	Chalet Balcony Hanging Duncraft Hanging Chalet bird feeder. Attract wild birds with seed and treats to small space	Chalet Hanging Large Duncraft Large Hanging Chalet Seed Tray Bird Feeder. Clear plastic for best view of garden visitors
Chalet Pole Mount Duncraft Pole Mount Chalet. Roof provides excellent weather protection for seed, food	Clear Fly Thru Feeder Roof adjusts to discourage larger birds. Lower dome down to food tray, keep out big jays, starlings	Clear Weather Dome Hanging dome top fly thru design dish feeder. See through tray feeder easy crook pole hanging
Decorative Dream House Classic Dream House bird feeder. Decorative, ornate wooden fly through platform feeding station	Decorative Gazebo Birds Of A Feather Backyard Gazebo Feeder. Fancy, detailed, shingle roof. Pole post or hang mount	Droll Yankees Cardinal Droll Yankees Dorothys Cardinal Bird Feeder versatile platform, hang or pole mount. Lower
Droll Yankees Clear Dome Droll Yankees Meal Worm Feeder	Droll Yankees Domed Droll Yankees Seed Saver Domed Bird Feeder. Clear weather guard may be lowered to keep out	Droll Yankees Seed Saver Droll Yankees Blue Seed Saver plastic feeder has pale blue tint. Metal center hanger hook, lower
Fly Through Feeder Large Large tray pole mount platform roof feeder. Made of cedar, wrought iron roof supports. Attract	Fly Thru Cedar Platform Removable screen bottom, pole post mount. Classic platform tray design, great for attracting	Fly Thru Pest Proof Feeder Fly Thru Pest Proof Feeder
Fly Thru Safe Platform Bird Safe Platform Feeder	Gazebo Copper Top Lg Going Green Large Capacity Gazebo, Inner plastic hopper tube holds large capacity seed tube	Gazebo Copper Top Med Going Green Largest Coppertop Gazebo shape open bird feeder, center hopper tube. Tray
Gazebo Green Fly Thru Fly Thru Gazebo Bird Feeder open design great for providing suet, jelly, fruit, peanuts or seed	Gazebo Metal Fly Thru Fly Thru Metal Gazebo Feeder	Gazebo Open Victorian Victorian Bird Feeder. Feeding platform with roof helps keep seed dry. Cardinals love eating
Gazebo Platform Feeder Gardman Gazebo Platform Feeder	Gazebo Verdigris Platform Open Sides Gazebo Bird Feeder Platform. Best pick to attract wild songbirds to backyard	Hanging Screen Tray Wild Bird Hanging Feeder Tray has decorative gold color scroll clasps. Great drainage, screen
Mesh Platform Bird Feeder Fill platform with seed, treats, meal worms or favorite food. Mesh all metal tray feeder for air flow	Mesh Screen Open Wild Bird dome roof meal worm, seed or favorite mix bird feeder. Attract a wide variety of species	Metal Romance Tray Oakland Living Romance Bird House rust free cast aluminum, cast iron. Attractive centerpiece
Multi Level Feeding Station Multi-Level Bird Feeding Station. Handy hanging feeder for water, tray for meal worms, seeds	Platform Hang or Pole Platform Bird Feeder may be used as a seed catcher under another feeding station. Hanging	Recycled Cardinal Feeder Recycled Cardinal Feeder
Recycled Chickadee Recycled Chickadee Feeder	Recycled Covered Blue Eco-Friendly Blue Platform bird feeder. Recycled plastic easy clean. Small space apartment	Recycled Covered Fly Thru Eco-Friendly Fly-Thru Platform bird feeder, recycled plastic. Townhouse apartment patio small
Recycled Covered Green Eco-Friendly Green Platform recycled plastic bird feeder. Easy clean. Small space apartment	Recycled Delight Feeder Eco Delight Feeder	Recycled Fly Thru Cardinal Cardinal Fly Thru Eco Feeder
Recycled Fly Thru Platform Eco Fly Thru Platform Feeder	Recycled Fruit Seed Duo Eco Strong Duo Feeder	Recycled Hanging Feeder Eco Friendly Recycled Plastic Hanging Platform Bird Feeder. Open fly thru design is best wild
Recycled Hanging Feeders Made of green living, recycled materials never weathers, cracks or warps. Small screen tray	Recycled Hanging Plastic Audubon Going Green Platform Bird Feeder. Hanging tray best idea for attracting new species	Recycled Hanging Small Small sized hanging eco friendly tray, best for meal worms or treats. Attract wild birds to backyard
Recycled Plastic Hanging Audubon Going Green Platform Bird Feeder. Hanging tray best idea for attracting new species	Recycled Plastic Tray Hanging tray bird feeder made of recycled plastic wood. Great for attracting songbirds to backyard	Recycled Platform Feeder Eco Platform Feeder
Recycled Strong Platform Eco Strong Platform Feeder	Recycled Tray Green Going Green Fly Thru Feeder. Open feeding tray, great backyard garden habitat feeding station	Squirrel Proof Platform Set Squirrel Proof Platform Package
Tray Grecian Bird Feeder Grecian small fly thru seed or treat. Old world, flared roof, rivet accents, elegant bowl. Backyard	Tray Roof Fly Thru Feeder Metal covered tray pole mount feeder. Stop squirrel chew damage! Simple pole mount	Wood Pavilion Seed Hopper Wood Pavilion Feeder Seed Hopper. Cardinals love eating from tray style station, best cardinal

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platform and fly thru bird feeders

A platform or fly thru bird feeder will attract the widest variety and greatest number of birds and can be hung, pole mount or 4x4 post mount styles. They feeders allow large or small birds to land and perch easily to eat. We have found that are great to use when trying to attract shyer birds to your habitat as the birds are more likely to land on the tray then at a perch bird feeder at first. After a shy bird has learned too use the platform feeder, it has been our experience that they will then start using your other feeding stations. Many birds can perch on a platform feeder at the same time and also on the feeding tray itself. Not only will the small perching songbirds enjoy this style feeder, but you will attract many ground feeding birds who will not use perches like you see on tube feeders. A platform feeder is as simple as a bird feeder can get. It’s just a flat surface. Take a large, flat object such as a piece of plywood and set it on a tree stump, block or bird bath pedestal and you've got a platform feeder. Feeder manufacturers have begun making and marketing platform feeders more in recent years with features such as mesh bottoms and roofs, which we think has been a wonderful addition!

Platform and fly thru feeders cater to ground-feeding birds such as doves, towhees and sparrows, as well as to larger birds such as grosbeaks and jays. They are very appealing to the birds due to their open design where birds may easily see any approaching predators. Birds can fly away quickly should any threat to them be in the area.

The advantage of using a platform feeder is that it's easy to fill, the birds can see and find the seed easily and there's nothing blocking your view when watching the birds. You may also use a wide variety of bird food types in a this style feeder, from bird seed, edible table scraps, bakery products to fruit. The down side is that platform feeders are open to the elements and can lose their seed in high winds or snow, can be dominated by squirrels or larger birds who chase away the smaller birds and can be a health hazard if not regularly cleaned.

A platform feeder is easy to clean but it must be done often as birds food and droppings can make them a liability where feeder hygiene is concerned. They require more maintenance since it's open design allows rain and snow to fall directly on the seed and there is nothing to protect it from the elements. Some platform feeders offer a roof over the top for a degree of weather protection from light rain fall and light snow. Several now come with a removable, perforated metal or mesh bottom for easy cleaning and to provide proper drainage of your bird seed. We find these much easier to clean.

Our personal platform feeders are used not as primary seed feeders, but to be able to offer up the odd types of food we don’t keep continuously out such as raisins and bakery foods. This style feeder keeps such foods off the ground. We also use them to attract shy songbirds to our gardens. However, many people use them as their primary seed feeding stations due to the fact that the birds may be seen so easily. Platform feeders are the most basic feeder style, but they can be used with any food type and are used by virtually all feeder visitors. For these reasons a platform or fly thru feeder is a versatile part of any feeding operation.

Platform feeders may be pole-mounted, hung or placed on the ground on fold-out legs. Hung or pole mounted stations requiresquirrel and raccoon protection. Squirrels will feed at Ground Platform Feeders. Ground level feeders are excellent for attracting ground feeding birds such as doves, juncos and sparrows, or to put out food for squirrels. They are easy to clean with a stiff brush, hot water and soap.