Click to enlargeSquirrel Proof Cardinal Feeder

The Cardinal may be the most popular bird to feed and attract, especially in the eastern part of the United States. Male Cardinals are known by their brilliant red feathers and majestic crested heads. Female Cardinals, while also beautiful, sport a more subtle dull reddish color. Cardinals are a non-migratory bird and will stay in an area as long as food and adequate shelter is available throughout the year. Cardinals prefer bird feeders that are about 5-6 feet above the ground. They will visit your feeder starting early in the morning and they'll keep returning to it well into the evening. Since Cardinals dine early in the morning and late in the evening, they have plenty of time for entertaining you by singing all day long while the other birds are taking their turns at your bird feeder. Unlike many birds, both the males and females are very vocal and will sing all year long. Sunflower seeds are a favorite food for Cardinals. They will usually sift through the entire mixture of seeds to get to every sunflower seed before starting in on the other seeds. They also enjoy white proso millet and safflower seeds when they can't get sunflower seeds.

Thousands of delighted customers (and well-fed Cardinals) confirm that the patented Squirrel Buster PLUS™ bird feeder is truly Squirrel Proof! Openings in the bottom section of the feeder align with seed ports, providing birds access to the seed. When a squirrel climbs onto the feeder, its weight automatically forces the shroud down, closing the seed ports. Squirrels and large birds are foiled but not harmed in any way. The Squirrel Buster Plus™ breaks new ground with design features available for the first time on any bird feeder. The Squirrel Buster Plus™ can be used with or without the Cardinal Ring System™, an optional posi-grip ring designed especially for Cardinals. Cardinals prefer to grip a thick-textured perch and because it's awkward for them to turn their short necks to feed, they prefer to face their food source directly. The Squirrel Buster Plus™ Cardinal Ring System™ allows Cardinals to eat facing the seed from a secure and comfortable perch. These Cardinal-friendly feeding features combined with a bush-level location make the Squirrel Buster Plus™ very inviting to our scarlet friends.

If you are tired of squirrels raiding your bird feeder, the Squirrel Buster Plus is your answer. This high quality feeder features a shroud with six perches that align with the seed ports. When a squirrel, or any other large animal puts weight on the perches the weight forces the shroud down, preventing access to the seed. Without being hounded by squirrels, songbirds can finally feed in peace. The Squirrel Buster Plus attracts a variety of birds, even Cardinals. But, the squirrel-proofing mechanism can be adjusted to prevent larger birds if you so desire. Holding 3 quarts, or 3 1/2 pounds of seed, this feeder needs to be replinshed less often than comparable tube feeders. The Squirrel Buster Plus is built to last using UV-stabilized ABS and polycarbonate resins, rust-proof/powder-coated aluminum, and stainless steel components. It's easy to clean, too! All parts are safe for the top-rack of your dishwasher. Utilizing proven technology, the Squirrel Buster Plus is an investment that will pay for itself when you consider how much money you're spending on seed for the squirrels in your yard. No wonder it won the Best New Product Award at
Birdwatch America. Comes with the peace of a lifetime factory warranty.

Built-to-Last Construction - made of rugged UV-filtered ABS and Polycarbonate resins and powder-coated aluminum components. Hangers, springs and fasteners are made from stainless steel.
Dishwasher Safe Design - easily cleans to maintain a safe and healthy feeder
Detachable Component System™ - components are designed to be assembled and dismantled easily by hand, without tools
Seed Tube Ventilation System™ - Most transparent bird feeder seed tubes trap solar energy just like a greenhouse. The air in Squirrel Buster Plus™ rises and escapes through patented water-proof vents at the top of the feeder. The escaping, heated air is replaced by fresh air entering through the seed ports at the bottom of the tube. The birdseed remains fresh, attracting more birds.
Adjustable Posi-Grip Perch™ - Thick, adjustable-length perches with textured surfaces provide a secure and comfortable grip for birds. Attract small birds such as Chickadees and Finches (while deterring larger birds like Grackles and Starlings) by shortening the perches.
Cardinal Ring System™ - The Squirrel Buster Plus™ can be used with or without the Cardinal Ring System™ (included with feeder purchase), an optional posi-grip ring designed especially for Cardinals. The Squirrel Buster Plus™ Cardinal Ring System™ allows Cardinals to eat facing the seed from a secure and comfortable perch.

Seed Options: cracked corn, mixed seed, peanut bits, safflower seed, sunflower kernels and sunflower seed
Dimensions: 22" high x 6.5" diameter, 6 seed ports
Capacity: 3 quarts
Mounting: The Squirrel Buster Plus™ can be hung from a tree or hook.
Construction: UV-filtered ABS and Polycarbonate; powder-coated aluminum components; stainless steel hangers, springs and fasteners
Mfg Warranty: Lifetime Factory Warranty





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Squirrel Proof Cardinal Feeder
Cardinal Feeder-BD1024Retails at $99.95Our Sale Price: $87.95

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