Rank #8 in Best Bird Feeder 2026: Squirrel-Proof, or Just Metal?
Newthinking Bird Feeder Hanging Station, 224cm Pole with 6 Hooks
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Newthinking is the tallest feeder in this ranking: a 224cm freestanding iron station with six hooks, a water bowl and a wire mesh tray, for £24.99 with 4.2 stars from 111 ratings.
It takes eighth because of the record rather than the design: 9 per cent of its 111 ratings are one-star, the highest rate here, and it is the dearest product in this ranking. Its specification is still the most concrete of the stations — six named hooks, four large and two adjustable — and the 224cm height is what makes it worth considering at all.
How those 111 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.2 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Height | 224 cm |
|---|---|
| Hooks | 6: four large, two adjustable |
| Included | Water bowl and wire mesh tray |
| Base | Five-prong, freestanding |
| Item weight | 2.42 kg |
| Ratings | 4.2 from 111 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Love this bird feeder worth paying a bit more for”
Verified purchase“Absolutely brilliant, very sturdy. The birds love it. So many things can be hung”
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
How tall is it?
224cm, which puts the feeders above a border and out of reach of a cat.
How many hooks?
Six: four large at the top and two adjustable, which the listing names rather than bundling.
Does it need to be fixed down?
It stands on a five-prong base; the one-star reviews are mostly about stability and assembly.
What is included?
A water bowl and a wire mesh tray, alongside the hooks.
Why not higher?
Because 9 per cent of its 111 ratings are one-star and it is the dearest product here.
How many ratings does it have?
111 at the time of collection, averaging 4.2 stars, with 62 per cent five-star and 9 per cent one-star.
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