Satellite Feeders

Take small birds for a spin

So you don't have trouble getting birds to feed in your yard, but you're getting mighty sick of the bigger and nuisance birds spilling the seed everywhere and not letting the smaller birds eat. The squirrels are starting to become rowdy and you really want to keep the charming small birds in your yard. How can you make sure that the little birds are staying nourished?

Satellite feeders are the answer to your small bird feeding problems. These feeders, also known as globe feeders, allow small birds to feed without trying to dodge big birds who might bully them out of their food. They look like satellites or flying saucers and spin when birds land on them, which makes it difficult for bigger birds who can't feed upside-down to keep their balance.

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Smaller birds have stronger legs, which allow them to cling to a feeder for a long time. Bigger birds just can't cling and will eventually fall off because their legs aren't strong enough, and squirrels will lose their balance on the spinning feeder. This may dump the feeder a bit, so be prepared for mess, but your smaller bird friends will thank you for an uninterrupted meal.

Little birds approach the feeder from the bottom and eat from the feeding ports there, which make the feeder ideal for nuthatches and chickadees. Goldfinches are also seen at these feeders, so if you have a problem with house finches overrunning your finch feeder, you can introduce a satellite feeder and watch the little gold guys flock over. Often, these feeders have squirrel-proofing in the form of a domed baffle to deter those wily rodents from hanging upside down and emptying the seed in one meal.

Fill your satellite feeder from the top with the type of food that your preferred birds like best. Make sure to hang it away from bushes or heavy tree cover so that your avian visitors will be safe from predators like cats or raccoons. Change the seed often if you find it's getting wet or moldy and experiment with different seed if the birds don't seem to like what you're offering. Check the seed levels from time to time to make sure that your birds always have plenty of fresh seed to enjoy.