Starling-Proof Bird Feeder Guardian Set

Easy ordering and prompt delivery. This is a solid product that does the job as advertised. Small birds feeding freely while the starlings are kept away.

Birds using it after 12 hours. My only observation is that the rain shelter has a smaller diameter than the bottom tray, which catches the seeds. there are slits to let water out but after recent downpour, looks a bit of a flaw in the overall design. if the top tray bigger or built into the cage... no issue. feels like bought in parts.

It’s taken a little while but the sparrows, robins and blue tits are now coming regularly to this feeder including the fledglings which are gaining confidence. The starlings have found a way of getting seeds that fall on the seed tray but I don’t mind that as they leave the main feed for the other birds.

I was literally at the end of my tether trying multiple different bird feeders that would give the small birds a fighting chance to get some food, but the Starlings were dominating the feeders and flicking seed everywhere. This feeder has stopped that, the Starlings are able to reach through and get the seed that has fallen into the 'drip' tray, but I don't mind that as it least it isn't all over the ground and they are no longer able to reach the actual feeder. Whilst it was on the more expensive side for a bird feeder, it is really robust and is saving me a fortune in seed!

Like most, I suppose, I was very wary of such an expensive feeder. However, the starlings eat so much from others I’ve used that I thought it might be cost-effective.
It is a good size, very robust and with nice detail, such as the catching tray and canopy. The small birds absolutely love it! It is such a doddle to clean that I now tend to give it a quick wash every time I refill it.
At first, the starlings were flummoxed. Unfortunately, within a few days they learned to swing it vigorously enough for the seeds to fall into the tray; their beaks are then just long enough to get through the bars and snaffle the seeds from the tray. I have managed to get round this by winding some old bicycle inner tubes round the lower rim to block their access. And, so far, I’m winning the Seed War.
I’d like to suggest to the manufacturer that if the lower few inches of the cage was made from fine mesh, instead of bars, this might deter starlings and similarly unwelcome marauders.

So lovely to have a feeder that only the small birds can use. Even a robin was spotted in the feeder along with blue tuts, great tits and coal tits. The starlings did try but were thwarted by the excellent design!

I bought this with slight trepidation, given its cost, but completely fed up of feeding the resident parakeet population. One week on, masses of little birds, and parakeets nowhere to be seen. What an achievement!

It also arrived with a slightly broken clip, within 2 days of notifying Clare, 2 new ones had been sent. Great service! Nicola

We have had such good service from this company and there is no doubt about the quality of the food supplied by them which we have been giving our small birds in our garden. The main problem originally was trying to keep the green parakeets from stuffing themselves so ordered another bird feeder - the problem now is keeping the pigeons from hanging on the feeder flapping their wings and stuffing their beaks! A really great service - thank you !

This company really knows their stuff! Bird feeder is excellent quality and really works, getting much needed sustenance to little birds, whilst keeping out the greedy gannets who tear through hundreds of pounds of feed wasting most of it! YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE (starlings, squirrels, magpies). Thank goodness for you guys - you really knew what you were doing designwise xx

I really researched before splurging out on this feeder, and can I can it is worth every penny! I was fortunate enough to witness the mass starling fledge, fledglings squawking, parents competing for food, if ever there was day for this feeder to be conquered, that was the day.any starlings tried and failed. Have to say bonus points for entertainment value watching them try.
The great tit's and blue tit's still had food and they loved it. I have no doubt as the word is tweeted more tit's and finches will also feast.
10000% starling roof, can't recommend highly enough. I will be purchasing a second feeder so I can offer a greater food variety for my beloved little birds.

The Starling-Proof Bird Feeder Guardian set is a great design and has everything tailor made in one kit. After many years of using an integral feeder & cage, which needed fiddly screws removing to dismantle it, and I wired a plant pot saucer underneath to catch dropped seed, I now have a purpose made set. The Ring-Pull Click feeder is so easy to take apart for cleaning. The dish easily screws onto the base of the feeder. The rain shield fits perfectly (slide on from the bottom when the feeder is empty and the perches removed). The guardian keeps squirrels, pigeons, magpies and starlings at bay. Happy little birds! The guardian is a bit bright, being silver-grey, but I'm think of painting it matt green to match the cage around my other feeder.

This certainly works. Both starlings and squirrels cannot use the feeder, with the small birds able to feed in peace. The small birds which use it are mostly goldfinches, greenfinches, great tits, blue tits and coal tits. Chaffinches and sparrows have not used it yet. We have kept a feeder that the starlings can use and the squirrels have a feeder box so neither gets frustrated or left out. It keeps everyone happy, including us!! Although the feeder was expensive, we are wasting much less bird food because only the small birds use the feeder. Previously, starlings and squirrels could empty a feeder incredibly quickly, often knocking a lot of the food onto the ground. Satisfied customers!

This has been great for deterring larger birds to my feeder. Not quite enough to keep parakeets off but that’s a local problem!

Starling-Proof Bird Feeder Guardian Set

This genuinely works - hoorah! Top marks 👍
The starlings are just too big to get in. The take some of the seed from the tray at the bottom but that’s it. So this feeder lasts MUCH longer than the one next door which I still allow the starlings to raid.
The squirrels have had hours of fun climbing all over this feeder trying to find a weakness. Our squirrels are bird feeder pros - they pull the lids off, throw them on the floor etc. They have now stopped trying to break into this one. It’s impossible.

Excellent feeder. Sturdy, good design, easy to take apart and clean (very important!) The rain guard works well. The seed tray prevents food and poo landing on our shrub below, as well as the wider patio. That helps keep wood pigeons and squirrels away. (Incidentally, the squirrels took one look at the feeder and didn't even try.) BUT the parakeets still get their little green heads stuck into the feeding ports. So I covered the squares in the metal cage facing the ports (2 squares per port) with bubblepack and strong tape. This won't hurt any birds, but unfortunately it does limit our view of the smaller birds somewhat, since the tape is not transparent. The parakeets try to pull it off but have failed. They have spent quite a lot of time crawling all over the feeder trying to get in, but we're hopeful that, since they're fairly smart, they will soon realise it's a waste of time and give up visiting. As long as I keep the seed tray cleared out, they shouldn't be hanging around. Also good to know - nuthatches can easily squeeze into the feeding space, along with tits, robins and the occasional daring dunnock. One other thing - I checked the manufacturer's own website, and buying the feeder, rain guard and metal surround directly from them was more expensive than at A Little Bird Co. Also, they'd sold out of the metal surrounds. So please help support Clare's small business and buy from her. You'll also get a free packet of her own birdseed mix.

Although I was reluctant to spend over £80 on a bird feeder I was frustrated at the amount of food eaten by squirrels and sometimes starlings.
The feeder is large and very robust , the blue tits love it , the robins are still a bit wary but gaining in confidence to use it . The squirrels spent a disproportionate amount of time in the first week trying to find a way in. They can just, with difficulty, reach the tray to eat the discarded food and although still trying, their visits are greatly reduced .
I can fully justify the purchase now.

I came across A Little Bird Co at Chelsea Flower show and ordered a Pigeon Proof feeder. The communication after ordering was personal and the feeder is great. I have since ordered some bird feed ftom the website which was really easy go do.
All in all - lovely company, great products, great service!