Fruit feeder platform

Over the last few years I have been putting out fruit for the Mockingbirds, sliced apples, oranges, raisins, cranberries, etc. But either the squirrels would get there first or a opossum passing by in the night would knock the stand over.

Now I think we have a stand that can't be knocked over. But the squirrels can still get to it It's about 4 feet away from the fence and no where near any other surface suitable for self launching but the other day Randy watched a squirrel leap from the pointy top of a fence picket and land effortlessly in the silver bowl, grab a chunk of apple and leap down to the ground.

The post is a 4"x4" cedar post, it's attached to a metal post that is hammered down into the ground about 1.5 feet then attached to the cedar post with deck screws. I found the silver bowl at the thrift store, Randy drilled a few small holes for drainage and screwed it to the post.
Next spring I want to plant a vine at the base and help it climb up the post.


Fruit feeding station ( photo / image / picture from toni's Garden )

 

What a good idea Toni. Those aquirrels will always find a way to get to food though won't they? I hope they leave enough for the other wildlife that visits your garden.

 

Great job Toni. It looks mighty sturdy and wind resistant. Those squirrels are hard to stop though!

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Thanks for the nice comments on the fruit feeder. That size bowl looks weird up on such a tall post, it's 4 feet tall. But I hope to eventually find a larger one to replace it. So far the squirrel and a couple of doves have been the only visitors. Hopefully the Mockingbirds are visiting and I just don't see them.