Rank #5 in Best Bird Feeder 2026: Squirrel-Proof, or Just Metal?
Crystals Squirrel Proof Hanging Bird Feeder with Locking Lid
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Crystals is the best-rated single feeder in this ranking: 4.6 stars from 216 ratings with 77 per cent five-star, for £13.97, at 40cm tall with a twist-and-lift locking lid.
It takes fifth because of the other figure in its listing: it ranks 99th in Amazon's bird feeder category, where the feeder at the top of this ranking ranks 2nd. Its rating is the best here and its evidence is the thinnest of the well-rated ones.
How those 216 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.6 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Ratings | 4.6 from 216 |
|---|---|
| Category rank | 99th in Bird Feeders |
| Squirrel protection | Twist-and-lift locking lid |
| Dimensions | 26 x 26 x 40 cm |
| Mounting | Hanging mount |
| Price | £13.97 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Excellent Seller. Excellent bird feeder. Great price. Very happy. Thank you 😊”
Verified purchase“Excellent product, have purchased 2 of these as they are so sturdy and keep starlings and larger birds out.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Bird Feeder 2026: Squirrel-Proof, or Just Metal?.
Rank #1
Foxup Window Bird Feeder with 3 Strong Suction Cups, Clear Acrylic
£8.95
Rank #2
Pelle & Sol Bird Feeder Station with 190cm Powder-Coated Steel Pole
£17.70
Rank #3
Green Haven Bird Feeders 3-Pack, Hanging Metal Feeder Set
£11.99
Rank #4
BPYOT Metal Hanging Bird Feeder, Chew-Proof for Small Birds
£12.99
Questions people ask
Why is the best-rated feeder not first?
Because 216 ratings at 4.6 stars is less evidence than 1,689 at 4.5, and it ranks 99th in the category against 2nd.
How does the squirrel proof work?
A twist-and-lift locking lid that stops the top being opened. That is a mechanism rather than the vague claims other listings make.
How big is it?
40cm tall and 26cm across, so it takes a decent amount of seed.
Where can I hang it?
From a branch or a bracket; a hanging mount is not included with a station.
Which birds does it suit?
Small birds: buyers report that starlings and larger birds are kept out.
How many ratings does it have?
216 at the time of collection, averaging 4.6 stars, with 77 per cent five-star and 4 per cent one-star.
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