Woodlink Going Green Platform Bird Feeder Model GGPLAT
An open platform made from recycled plastic that attracts the widest variety of backyard birds.
- Buy: Open platform design attracts the widest variety of species including cardinals, jays, and doves that avoid tube feeders
- Recycled plastic construction resists rot and weather without the maintenance of wood
- Screened floor drains rain so seed stays dry rather than pooling into a moldy mess
Best For / Not For
Best for
- Birders who want to attract the widest variety of species to a single feeder
- Buyers who want to offer mixed seed, peanuts, or fruit that tube feeders cannot accommodate
- Anyone who has had wood platform feeders rot and wants a maintenance-free alternative
Not for
- Buyers with persistent squirrel problems, as open platform designs have no squirrel deterrent
- Small spaces where a larger platform feeder footprint does not fit
Key Details
Why Platform Feeders Attract More Species
Tube feeders select for birds with the leg strength to grip a narrow perch and the beak size to extract seed from small ports. Cardinals, mourning doves, blue jays, and most ground-feeding birds struggle with tube feeders and stop visiting. A platform feeder removes both barriers: birds can stand on the platform with a natural grip and access seed in a way that mirrors ground feeding. The result is a significantly wider variety of visitors compared to a tube-only setup.
The Woodlink GGPLAT is best used as a complement to a tube feeder rather than a replacement. The tube handles chickadees, finches, and nuthatches efficiently. The platform pulls in the larger species that would otherwise skip your yard entirely.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Open platform attracts cardinals, blue jays, doves, and ground-feeding species that avoid tube feeders
- Recycled plastic construction resists rot, UV fading, and warping in outdoor conditions
- Screened floor drains rainwater and keeps seed drier than solid-bottom platforms
- Straightforward design with no mechanisms to jam or break
Cons
- No built-in squirrel deterrent, requires a separate baffle if squirrels are a problem
- Open design means seed can blow out in wind or get wet faster than enclosed feeders
Bottom Line
Buy the Woodlink Going Green Platform Feeder if you want to attract cardinals, jays, and doves alongside the finches and chickadees a tube feeder handles. Pair it with a squirrel baffle pole for best results.
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