Mandarin Bird Feeder
Another squirrel-proof bird feeder that has a built-in baffle is called the Mandarin Bird Feeder because of its eastern look.
It has a lot of great features. The baffle, which resembles a little pagoda, is identical to that of the Sky Cafe. The pitch of the baffle is very steep, making it impossible for squirrels to get a grip.
The Mandarin Feeder has a couple of nice features that the Sky Cafe doesn’t.
1. The seed ports are designed to work on a “peck and pull” action. This means the birds must pull the seed out instead of rummaging through a pile, which results in a lot less wasted seed.
2. The feeder is available with a four-way divider, which means you can put four different types of seeds in it. (You pay extra for the divider).
3. There is no seed-catching tray at the bottom, which means seeds are less likely to get wet in a rainstorm.
One disadvantage it has over the Sky Cafe is that the size of the perches discourages larger birds. (The Sky Cafe’s seed tray has enough room for any size bird.)
And although the dome baffle is plastic, don’t fear the squirrels will chew through it because the Mandarin feeder comes with a lifetime warranty against squirrel damage!
Here’s where you can get it online: Yardiac
