I absolutely love this bird feeder, the rumors are true, it’s totally squirrel proof. After I assembled it, I watched to see if birds or squirrels would start to go for the seeds and sure enough I watched a squirrel unsuccessfully try to get up on the bird feeder, muahahah! The birds really seem to love it, I didn’t get much of a hit the 1st day I put it up, but the next day I had a ton who found it! Love the look of it, looks professional and good quality! I will probably be buying another one and setting it on the other side of my yard. Bird watching is such a joy!