Rank #2 in Best Bird Feeder 2026: Squirrel-Proof, or Just Metal?
Pelle & Sol Bird Feeder Station with 190cm Powder-Coated Steel Pole
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Pelle & Sol is a 190cm hanging station in powder-coated steel, supplied with three feeders and two dishes for food and water, for £17.70 with 4.3 stars from 2,601 ratings.
It takes second place on the deepest sample in the ranking and on one detail: it is one of the few listings here that publishes a capacity in kilograms — 1 kg — where the rest quote millilitres or pounds.
How those 2,601 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.3 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Capacity as listed | 1 kg |
|---|---|
| Height | 190 cm |
| Included | 3 feeders and 2 dishes |
| Material | Powder-coated steel |
| Item weight | 1 kg |
| Ratings | 4.3 from 2,601 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Sturdy feeder. Every easy to assemble. Birds love it”
Verified purchase“Really good value for the money.Does the job it is meant to.”
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 #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
Rank #5
Crystals Squirrel Proof Hanging Bird Feeder with Locking Lid
£13.97
Questions people ask
How tall is it?
190cm, with a 50cm span across the arms, which is why the height matters more than the capacity.
What comes in the box?
Three feeders and two dishes, one of which can hold water.
Is it squirrel proof?
No claim is made. At 190cm a squirrel can reach it from a fence or a shed roof.
How much seed does it hold?
The listing gives 1 kg, one of the few capacities in this ranking stated in kilograms.
Why not first?
The window feeder above costs £8.95 and carries 1,689 ratings at 4.5 stars; this is the better buy if you have a garden.
How many ratings does it have?
2601 at the time of collection, averaging 4.3 stars, with 63 per cent five-star and 4 per cent one-star.
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