Modular bird feeder
OwnerWilliam E. Held, Charlotte P. Heldinventors
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Abstract
A modular bird feeder system which is particularly adapted for an individual to assemble and maintain. The system includes at least one bird feeder and means to catch bird seed located below the bird feeders. The bird feeders are mounted onto a central pole. An animal deterrent device is positioned below the bird feeders to prevent squirrels and the like from reaching the bird feeders. The animal deterrent device is also mounted onto the central pole. A ballast member is positioned below the ground and the central pole is mounted through the center of the ballast member. A stake can be secured to the lower end of the central pole and assists in securing the bird feeder system to the ground.
Claims16
A bird feeder system comprising:
- a first pole segment;
- a second pole segment;
- a ballast member surrounding said second pole segment;
- a first bird feeder secured to an upper end of said first pole segment, said first bird feeder constructed and arranged to separately hold and distribute at least two different bird feeds;
- said first pole segment being releasably secured to said first pole segment;
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- an animal deterrent device secured in between said first pole segment and said first bird feeder.
A bird bath/feeder system comprising:
- a first pole segment;
- a second pole segment;
- a ballast member surrounding said second pole segment;
- a bird bath secured to an upper end of said first pole segment, said bird bath including upstanding side walls, said side walls being constructed and arranged to retain a fluid placed within said bird bath;
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- said first pole segment being releasably secured to said second pole segment.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.