Squirrel proof bird feeder

A new and improved squirrel proof feeder for denying access to bird feeding stations comprising:

• an electrically conducting support member engaging the earth at one end and a bird feeder at the opposing end,
• an insulating member, the insulating member having an insulating collar having a flanged and non-flanged portion circumferentially engaging said electrically conducting support member and, whenever said conducting support member is operationally disposed in a usual and substantially vertical alignment, resting upon a stop member which is affixed to said conducting support meter, and furthermore said insulating collar is disposed having said flanged portion engaging said stop member,
• a conductive plate member electrically isolated from said conducting member by said insulating member, and said insulating collar, the conductive plate positioned above said insulating member, and,
• a sensor means which detects the presence of small animals and responds by an issuance of an electrical signal, and
• an electrical power source capable of deterring small animals by electric shock wherein said electrical power source is connected to an earth ground at one output and to said conductive plate at a second output therebeing, on command, a significant difference in electrical potential between the two outputs, and furthermore said electrical power source is enabled thereby producing output by application of the electrical signal issued by said sensor means and disabled thereby producing no output in the absence of said electrical signal.