Ottsuls sent me a solar bird feeder to review, and a bird feeder pole to feature. All opinions are my own. There are affiliate links in this article.
I enjoy watching wild birds in my area year-round. I started bird watching when I first got a bird feeder for my cat, Pepperoni, since having birds to watch really helps give house cats enrichment. Yet I found that I enjoyed having the birds to watch as much as my cat does!
The Ottsuls solar bird feeder is generously sized. It holds more birdseed than any other feeder I’ve owned. I like that it’s metal, with holes running the full length of the feeder. That means there aren’t any spots where moisture can collect and build up, which lowers the risk of mold. Ottsuls says the metal has an anti-rust coating and is rain resistant.
The bottom has slightly larger holes, and that’s a detail I appreciate. I can mix large sunflower seeds in with regular bird seed, and the sunflower seeds don’t get stuck inside. The opening where the seed comes out is fairly large too. I often see four sparrows feeding at once. The feeder has three designated landing spots, but the birds also like to land on the rim itself.
The color reminds me a lot of a hummingbird. This isn’t a hummingbird feeder, but if you have someone on your list who loves hummingbirds and also enjoys feeding other wild birds, it could be a good pick. It’s easy to fill and easy to clean, and both of those matter a lot to me.
The feeder also works as a solar garden light. Ottsuls says it can run for 6 to 10 hours on a full charge, and it hangs from an “S” hook, so it’s easy to put in a garden, backyard, or patio. Ottsuls also lists a 1-year warranty. The brand suggests filling the feeder with seed no higher than half its height so the light isn’t blocked.
I’ve always wanted a bird house, but I don’t have a tree, a fence, or anything else I can hang one on. That’s part of why I was eager to accept the bird house pole from Ottsuls for this feature. It’s a way to get a bird house into the yard even if there’s nothing to attach it to.
The pole is a 109-inch, heavy-duty bird house pole kit with a five-prong base and an adjustable height. Ottsuls describes it as similar to a shepherd’s hook, but instead of arms for hanging feeders, it has an L-shaped platform at the top. You can set a bird house on that platform, or a square or rectangular feeder. The bird house isn’t included, so you’ll need to buy one separately.
I don’t have a bird house yet, so I haven’t set this up, but I’m excited to get it in the yard. What I like is the idea of a bird house that doesn’t need a tree or a fence to hang from.
If you’re shopping for a bird lover, the feeder is an easy pick. It’s useful, it works as a light at night, and it’s easy to fill and clean. The pole is a nice pairing for someone who has always wanted a bird house but has nowhere to put one. Add a bird house, and you have a complete setup in one gift.
Hi there! I am Emily Evert, the owner of Emily Reviews. I am 28 and live in a small town in Michigan with my boyfriend Ryan and our two pugs. I have a large family and I adore my nieces and nephews. I love reading memoirs, and learning about child development and psychology. I love watching The Game of Thrones, Teen Mom, Sister Wives and Veep. I like listening to Jason Isbell, John Prine, and other alt-country or Americana music. I created Emily Reviews as a creative outlet to share my life and the products that I love with others.
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