Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I don't often come here to type reviews, but I simply had to review this one. I had ordered this bird feeder, but I wasn't sure I was going to like it. While I was waiting for this one to arrive in the mail, I went to an expensive "Wild Bird" store in town, and I purchased a $25 feeder and a $6 suction cup attachment piece. I set up both bird feeders on two windows, right next to each other. Then we waited and watched the birds come. Now, I will say that the expensive bird feeder was made in the US, and was made from high-quality hard plastic. This Perky Pet brand at Amazon is made from super lightweight plastic, and feels like it will fall apart at any moment. However, the huge difference between the two that I own is how you can view the birds! The expensive bird feeder fills up, so when the birds come to eat, the bird seed itself gets in the way of your viewing experience. You may get a better glimpse of the birds if they come in at the exact right angle. Also, my expensive bird feeder is a "cling" feeder, meaning there is no perch. This means the birds must barely grasp the feeder, all the while flapping their wings, and as soon as they get a bit of seed, off they fly to find a perch! But, with this cheap little feeder, there is NO birdseed to obstruct your view because all of the seed sits at the bottom. In fact, the little birds just hop inside and feast away. Or, they will sit on the ledge of the feeder and feast away. Either way, they stay longer because they are more comfortable. This bird feeder has been an utter delight to us! Oh, and the birds can not sweep the food out either. I will also say that our trip to the bird store in town was useful, and I will share what I learned about getting the suction cups to stay. You must first soak the suction cups in warm water for a few minutes. Then dry them completely. Then rub your nose (or oily T-zone spot) and lightly rub a bit of that oil into the cup, and *then* firmly stick the suction cup to your window.