Fig. 1. Male cardinal, February
Cedar Platform Feeder
Cardinalis cardinalis — northern cardinal
A broad open tray with a stainless mesh floor — the table that cardinals, juncos, doves and white-throated sparrows prefer to a perch.
Leaves us in 1–2 business days. Standard delivery takes 3–6 business days in the contiguous US — free on orders of $75+, otherwise $7.95. Unused items can be returned within 30 days — see our returns policy.
Field tip: Offer safflower to favor cardinals over grackles and starlings.
Field notes on this piece
Many of our favorite backyard birds are ground feeders at heart. A platform gives them room to land, look around and eat face-forward, the way they would on the leaf litter.
The stainless mesh floor drains instantly and keeps seed off standing water. Use it on its own legs on the lawn, on a post, or hung from four chains.
What sets it apart
- Three mounting options in the box
- Fast-draining mesh floor
- Room for larger birds
- Great for safflower, millet or mealworms
Pairs well with
Clear View Window Feeder
Poecile atricapillus — black-capped chickadee
