Homestead 3201S Super Stop A Squirrel Wild Bird Feeder

When I first got this birdfeeder, it cut my birdfeed bill by more than half. The squirrels had been draining my previous feeder almost daily. The feeder survived squirrels in 3 different states over the course of our various moves and did a wonderful job before finally meeting its end during a 60 mph wind gust. I obviously hadn't fastened it well enough and it crashed into a boulder on its way down. It performed so well, however, I'm getting another!

I love the birds that come to my outdoor feeding station. I have multiple feeders out, depending on the time of year, but this unit is mounted to cedar post year round. I never had much of a squirrel problem, however, wite wing doves will raid any feeder with a platform. They are locked out of this one, but the Northern Cardinals can still enjoy it. I don't know what is best about this thing. The 11 lbs of seed it holds, the steel construction or the fact that it only feeds from a single side, so I can point it at the house and not miss a bird. (Most of these weight sensitive feeders feed from two hoppers.)
I highly recomend this unit as the central piece of your bird feeding station. I have purchased over a dozen feeders, and none of them bring this entire group of features to the table.

The thing locks squirrels out but I've seen a mouse stocking up on seeds from it! You also have to make sure there is NOTHING close for the squirrel to stand on and reach from because he/she/it has to hit the tension rod to close off the food...
I do wish the port was wider because cardinals and birds of that size have a tough time perching on the small space. It's easy to keep clean, fill, etc.