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Ground Feeders for Birds

Not all garden visitors can manage hanging feeders; ground feeders ensure every species gets a chance to eat. Open ground feeding trays are ideal for birds such as blackbirds, robins, dunnocks, and collared doves, providing them with plenty of space to feed naturally. Our range offers sturdy, practical solutions for serving up everything from bird seed mixes and suet bird food to live bird food like mealworms.
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Creating an inclusive garden environment means catering to bird species with different feeding habits. While agile tits and finches happily cling to hanging seed feeders, soft-billed or larger birds prefer flat, stable surfaces. Installing dedicated ground feeders gives species like Song thrushes, Blackbirds and Pied wagtails easy access to high-energy food.

Provide a Comfortable Feeding Space with Bird Tables & Ground Feeders

Flat feeding surfaces also allow multiple birds to feed together comfortably with far less squabbling. You can offer a wide variety of bird foods on a single tray, including straight seeds, suet pellets, chopped bird peanuts, and live mealworms. Placing ground trays near low bushes or hedges gives timid ground-feeders a quick escape route if predators appear.

Keep Your Bird Tables & Ground Feeders Safe for Birds

Keeping your ground feeders sanitary is essential for local bird health. Because flat surfaces invite multiple birds to gather in one spot, leftover seed and moisture can collect quickly. Rinsing your ground trays regularly and removing uneaten food stops harmful bacteria from developing and keeps seeds fresh. Maintain a clean, open feeding area to give every visiting bird a safe and welcoming place to refuel year-round. 

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FAQS

Why can’t I put bird seed directly on the ground?

You can put bird food directly onto the ground, though this can present some problems which include attracting rodents at night if all the food isn’t eaten during the day.

Which garden birds feed from a ground feeder?

The main species are Blackbird, Robin, Collared dove, Song thrush and Dunnock - the common factor being that all these species naturally get most of their food from the ground.

Where is the best place to put a ground feeder in my garden?

The main thing to consider is that the ground feeder isn’t too close to an area of cover - e.g. shrubs - where a cat could hide and then jump out and catch a bird. Other than that, just put it where you have a good view from your window.

How far from my house should my ground feeder be?

It isn’t really critical how far it should be away from a house, provided steps have been taken to minimise the risk of birds colliding with windows.

What sort of bird food should I put on my ground feeder?

Straight seeds such as sunflower hearts, seed mixes - though ideally husk-free as species like Robin and Blackbird can’t remove husks from seeds - suet products and in particular suet pellets, plus also live mealworms.

How do I attract birds to my new ground feeder?

Provided the ground feeder is in a visible location in your garden so birds easily see it, plus has good quality food on it, then local birds should soon find it.

Do bird tables attract rats and squirrels?

Bird tables can attract squirrels, though for rats the issue is more with ground feeders. If this is a problem in your garden, then the best thing to do is remove the ground feeder at the end of the day, store it somewhere safe, then put it back in the morning. This might not entirely work as rats are sometimes active during daylight hours, but typically they’re much more so at night.

Where is the best place to hang a bird table?

Hanging bird tables are best placed on a garden fence post using a suitable bracket, or, depending on the type, just hung from a tree branch.