Bird Feeder Pole Styles

2010-09-11T11:25:00.000-07:00

There are three main types of Bird Feeder Pole Styles each with its own mounting design and physical attributes. Backyard Wild Birds has chosen Bird Feeder Poles that are noted for their strength, durability and are good at squirrel proofing. Each Bird Feeder Pole does a good job of securing the pole in the ground and are listed starting with the best. Our three basic types of Bird feeder poles are:

1) Squirrel Stopper Pro
- Main pole = 2" diameter tubular steel pole
- Crossbars = 1" Diameter tubular steel 3 ft across
- Auger = screw at bottom of pole (approx. 2 ft. in ground)

Assembled by turning in the Auger with a crossbar.
Locked in place with a bolt and wing nut
Features a inverted cone squirrel & raccoon baffle.

2) Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder Pole
- Main Pole = 1" diameter tubular steel pole
- Crossbars = 1/2" round steel rod, each with 12" reach
- Ground Socket = 20" Twist in Ground Socket

Assembled by twisting in ground socket with large screw driver
Locked in place with side turn screw
Features a cylinder squirrel baffle.

3) Shepherd Staff Pole
- Main pole is wrought iron
- Hanging arms are wrought iron 12" reach
- Ground Socket - 12" reinforced step in the ground typical

Assembled by stepping in ground until flush
Features a cone squirrel baffle

Thin poles of small diameter that are put directly into the ground should be avoided, but all three poles above have good mounting methods that rely on their in ground mounting to hold and secure them. This must be the case or squirrels would be able to defeat their defense mechanism. We have not had any problems using any of these poles and they have stood up to pretty strong winds. When I know strong gales are coming, I temporarily bring in the bird feeders and their baffles above.

All three pictures above are clickable links for more detailed info on Bird feeder poles at Backyard Wild Birds. Hope this info helps, let us know if you have any questions.