A platform bird feeder gives you great views of your backyard birds. Here are our picks for the best platform feeders you can buy.
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8 Platform Bird Feeders Your Feathered Friends Will Love
Updated on Dec. 15, 2022
Nature’s Friend Recycled Composite Platform Bird Feeder
This platform bird feeder is both environmentally friendly and a great choice for your feathered friends. It’s made from cut-off wood from the company’s main production line, meaning nothing goes to waste—and the boards are made from recycled material. It’s weather- and stain-resistant, and requires no assembly.
Monarch Abode Black Mesh Hanging Feeder
As the description for this feeder notes, you can hang it anywhere and enjoy watching your beautiful birds eat their meals. It’s made of iron for durability and features a “tray” construction. Powder-coated and rust-proof, it’s made to last.
3-in-1 Platform Feeder
This feeder is a great choice for the birder that wants versatility in their backyard feeders. You can hang it from a tree with an included hanger, use it as a ground feeder or mount it on a pole as a ground-based platform feeder. The 6-pound seed capacity holds plenty of food. Even better, a built-in drainage hole keeps seed from getting moldy or soggy when it rains.
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Handmade Wooden Tray Platform Bird Feeder
This handmade platform feeder is perfect for adding a natural splendor to the feeders in your yard. The Etsy seller keeps the cedar unfinished so it’s “more like the bird’s natural environment.” It has a capacity of 4 lbs. of seed and a mesh bottom so any water that gets in can flow out.
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Tray Ground Bird Feeder
Unique and eye-catching, this feeder stands out from the platform feeder crowd. Available in black, blue, gray, yellow, green, tan, red, and yellow, there’s sure to be a color for any backyard birder. The tray is removable, which makes cleaning it a breeze. Best of all, it’s made from recycled material.
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Mounted Railing Tray Bird Feeder
If you’d rather not hang your platform feeder, this option from Etsy is perfect for you. Made from cedar, it screws onto a railing—like on a patio fence or deck—with thumb screws and rails. There is an aluminum screen at the bottom for water drainage, but the seller also offers a “heavy duty” version that takes into consideration the possibility of larger animals or birds visiting the feeder.
Backyard Essentials Deck Feeder
This basic feeder is a good option for a variety of backyard critters, and it won’t break the bank! Made of steel mesh, it attaches to a deck rail (for flying birds) or functions equally well sitting on a flat surface (for ground-feeding birds). Take note of the size — 7 1/4 inches by 7 1/4 inches. Since it’s not a large feeder, it’s perfect for small-space bird feeding.
Duncraft Easy-Serve Window Bird Feeder
Get extra close to your backyard birds with this creative feeder from Duncraft. The possibilities are endless—as the description notes, you can put peanuts on the surface, or seed, or mealworms, or even grape jelly. Just stick the feeder to your window via the suction cups, add food, and sit back and watch your feathered friends swoop in. Psst—also try these window bird feeders to give you closer views of the birds.
