The set up I have now is working pretty well. Of course, I have a small fortune invested in it, but it will probably save me that in bird seed in no time. The Yankee Flipper is pretty heavy duty as well as having entertainment value. The platform feeder with an externder arm and squirrel baffle seems to keep them out of that. I plan to add another Droll Yankee feeder in the back. Haven't decided what model yet.
When a squirrel steps onto and tilts the weight activated feeding perch, the motor spins and the squirrel is flipped off the feeder – that’s why it’s called the Yankee Flipper. Birds – such as cardinals, finches, nuthatches and titmice – are too light to activate the motor, so they feed cheerfully away.