Woodpecker Seed Feeder

Do you have problems with starlings or squirrels bothering your woodpecker feeders? Are your feeders too small, too big, or too ugly?

Get a feeder you can be proud of. Match the right woodpecker feeder to your situation.

Larger Woodpeckers

Larger woodpeckers have a hard time getting to the seed.

Use a feeder with a tail prop. These suet feeders come in small, medium, and large tail props. You can even find a seed feeder with tail props.

Empty Fast?

My feeder empties too quickly.

Use a larger capacity feeder, preferably one that deters squirrels.

Or, purchase a feeder that offers whole peanuts. Usually only larger birds bother to crack the tough shell.

Limited Space

I want to offer both peanuts and suet, but I have limited room.

Try a system that allows you to hang the suet below the peanut feeder, like this one.

Starlings or Squirrels?

Starlings or squirrels leave little food for the woodpeckers.

To deter starlings, try an upside-down feeder or even the newer angled feeders.

To deter squirrels, try a caged suet feeder or a caged peanut feeder.

Although these solutions rarely work for larger woodpeckers, they work great for smaller woodpeckers and even clinging birds like nuthatches.

Natural Look

I want a feeder that looks natural, not man-made.

Try a suet sandwich or a log with holes for suet plugs. Larger woodpeckers may have trouble balancing, but smaller woodpeckers love them.

Ugly Feeders?

The woodpecker feeders I found are ugly.

You can purchase attractive wooden suet feeders, complete with wood dowel cross bars.