Woodlink · Platform feeder · ranked #8 of 10
Going Green Platform
Best for ground-feeder species (cardinals, doves, juncos).
No subscription$35 typical
78YardScore
Gear entry · at a glance
Rank №8| Type | Platform feeder |
|---|---|
| Typical price | $35 |
| Subscription | None — no plan at any tier |
| Squirrels | Not squirrel-proof — pair with a pole baffle |
| YardScore | 78/100 |
Key facts
- Open tray serves the birds tube feeders ignore: cardinals, doves, juncos, and other ground feeders
- Screen bottom drains rain so seed lasts longer
- Works mounted low or set near cover where ground feeders are comfortable
- Open access means everything can reach it — offer measured amounts
Our verdict
The Going Green Platform runs about $35 and earns a YardScore of 78, ranking #8 of 10 in the database. There is no subscription at any tier — what you pay at checkout is the whole story, which is exactly how feeders worked for the first hundred years of the hobby.
It is not squirrel-proof on its own. Budget for a pole baffle and mount it at least several feet from launch points — that is true of nearly every feeder we track, and it is cheaper than the seed squirrels will otherwise take. See which birds it serves below — that list is computed from the species database, not the marketing copy.