Patent ID: 7191731

Claim:
A bird feeder comprising: a feed container defined by a wall, at least one feed container access opening in said wall; a base secured to a bottom portion of said feed container; a center structure including a first member located interiorly of said feed container; said first member of said center structure extending substantially the length of the feed container, said first member being secured to said base, said first member having a lower interior hollow portion; a plunger mounted interiorly of said hollow portion of said first member, said plunger extending to said base and having a portion extending exteriorly thereof, said plunger having an upper stop member and a lower stop member, a spring mounted between said lower stop member and said base; a shroud extending about said feed container, said shroud being connected to the exteriorly extending portion of said plunger member, at least one shroud access opening substantially aligned with said feed container access opening to thereby permit access to said feed container; and a cover member.