Does this feeder work for larger birds like jays and mourning doves? Have an open feeder right now and don't want to discourage them with the roof.
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It does work with jays. Not sure about mourning doves though. If I'm not mistaken I believe that mourning doves prefer ground foraging.
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Small lightweight woodpeckers will use it if you use husk less sunflower seeds. They find it hard to sit on the forward facing perches. The largest feeder has the side facing perch they use that well. Doves are heavy and while you can change the allowed weight you can get it so the dove AND squirrel can use it.
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It has a pretty wide topper on it to keep out rain and snow. We just got ours recently and that has not been an issue yet. The mesh on the sides is small enough that I think it would be difficult for jays or grackles to get their beak in there. We had trouble with crows and another feeder but have not had any issues with this one so far.
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Hi Christine, Thanks for your question. In response, yes absolutely, this bird feeder works great for Cardinals & Red Bellied Woodpeckers. Basically, we typically see our customers use black oil sunflower seeds and fill the center portion (called the seed tank). When filled, some seeds stick out, and due to the double cage design, it allows birds to be able to stick their head/beak in between the outer cage holes and get to the seeds without problem. However, Squirrels cannot fit their heads or mouths through the outer holes as its too small and uncomfortable. Hope this helps! Mark ======= Skinny Squirrel Cages
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Doves are too big for this feeder. Finches and smaller have no trouble, and acrobats like some woodpeckers can perch on bottom rungs and eat from top openings. :-)
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We have mostly sparrows that get in to the feeder at the moment, but not having had it that long, I'm not sure. We will get Cardinals later on, so will have to see if they can get in through the holes. The feeder is wonderful, and may have to get another one, as we have a smaller one, but the birds ignore it. It might be worth trying it, as other small birds would love it anyway.
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I live in Oregon, and get western scrub jays at my feeder every day. They are a bit awkward clinging to the feeder, but they are able to get the seed. The feeder comes with a default setting of how heavy a bird it will allow. You can adjust this by tightening or loosening the spring setting near the top of the feeder. The instructions that come with the feeder are more clear about it than I am, lol. I keep mine at the default setting, and the scrub jays are able to feed, while keeping squirrels out.
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So far, the only "large" bird on this feeder is the cardinal. Starlings come to our other feeders but not to this one.
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I don't get cardinals where I live. I do have stellar blue jays, and they don't use this bird feeder. However, the chickadees and nuthatches like it. I think it's best for smaller birds.
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The feeder is too small for birds the size of crows. Make certain that you check on the type of crows prefer, then find a feeder that will work.
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I have mine in a tree by my bluebird house but my birds have not used it. I have an open feeder they will use but a lot of other birds feed in the open ones as well. Maybe I'll try on a post in the open. It doesn't work in the tree.
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Yes. It is a lot more work for them, but the sparrows can use this feeder. Mine usually just flap their wings like crazy to stay up under the feeder, but some really good ones can invert and attach. I think it depends on how much other food you are providing the sparrows. Because if there is easier food elsewhere, they will likely ignore this one.
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Doves are ground or platform feeders. This would not be conducive to them as they do not perch when they eat.
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I've never had any crows on ours, but I still think it would be a little too small. Stellar Jays, Scrub jays, Yellow-Headed Blackbirds...they will all feed from it. But I've never had a crow sized bird on the feeder.
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Medium/large depends on one's definition. Let me answer it this way. Blue Jays, Cardinals, and Red-Bellied Woodpeckers have no trouble. Doves, however, cannot feed, partly because of weight and partly because they can't stoop down enough to get to the feeding holes. (for which I am very thankful, since those greedy, belligerent pests drive the other birds off until the feeders are empty). Hope that helps.
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Cardinals feed fine on this feeder, as most other birds. Blue Jays initially have issues until they approach from side...then fine, but rather them feed from ground anyway. This also keeps large black birds off the feeder. Keeps seed dry, holds a lot and is easy to refill. BTW, this is a GREAT squirrel proof feeder...we have had several that don't work. Ours hangs from tree limb in jumping distance from the trunk...squirrels have given up trying to jump on the feeder...not true of several other types. Worth the high price tag.
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Hi, I have no idea...but I've had all kinds of birds be turned away as they would fly into my deck's upper structure....so I would say, yes, would work for doves! I wish you luck with a very annoying situation.