I had just a simple feeder out for the birds. Problem is, if it rains, all the birdseed is ruined.  Once I added the feeder cover, not only was the food protected, but now my homemade bird feeder, looks cute. Not to mention red being my favorite color. Lol. It may just be me, but it also seems like more birds are visiting us. How do I know? Because I'm adding bird seed more often. I guess the birds recognize style. Lol Its not flimsy, but not heavy either.