I do love birds and watching them but have not had much success in the past with suet cakes. The feeders usually available aren't this nice, though. Even though I've had this one out for about a week with very little of the cake eaten, I still really enjoy the aesthetic of the feeder. It's made from recycled plastic to look like natural wood, which I totally dig as well. I plan to move the feeder further from the front of my house and hope that the birds will feel more comfortable partaking. I suspect the neighborhood cats make them nervous but I could be wrong. We also have some aggressive pigeons in the area due to a soybean processing plant a street over. I would definitely be interested in other types of feeders from this company as I can tell their products are thoughtful, effective and very sturdy.