Fantastic feeder! If you are going to have a feeder that birds are safer in this is it, they can see everything around them, including hawks and other predators. At the same time, I  can see them better than ever. Birds naturally like to eat from the ground. This feeder was a great choice. Would rate everything about  this feeder a ten on all aspects. Well made and with recycled materials that will last; who could ask for more.