Ethan Taylor Solar LED Lighted Arch Inlay Copper Bird Feeder NEW IN BOX

by Ethan Taylor

Product Features

• Amber LED's create elegant lighting
• Metal-reinforced holes resist sharp squirrel teeth
• Solar cells harness the energy from the sun and power amber LED lights around the bottom rim of the
• Real clear glass lenses won't yellow or stain
• Perching rim is designed to attract desired types of birds and discourage pesky squirrels and other

Product Description

Ethan Taylor Copper Solar-Lighted Arch Inlay Bird Feeder rechargeable batteries included lights up automatically at nightÉ. Turns off during the day. Solar panels harness the sun's energy to recharge the batteries by day that power the light by night. No wiring needed! S-hook and adjustable chain allow for easy hanging from a branch, pole, hook, or nail. Lid slides up chain for easy refilling and fits securely into place to protect the seed. Amber LED's create elegant evening lighting. Metal-reinforced holes resist sharp squirrel teeth. Drainage holes in rim help prevent soggy seed. Handsome and long-lasting copper finish. Real clear glass lenses won't yellow or stain. Shielded feeding holes minimize wasted seed. Perching rim is designed to attract desired types of birds and discourage pesky squirrels and other unwanted visitors.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B00169PY46
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Very pretty, but not built to last., November 18, 2010

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Melissa Mularski (Brown Deer, WI USA) - See all my reviews
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We bought this solar feeder less than 3 months ago. It's very nice looking; I liked the finish and the solar lights that come on at night. The birds seem to like it okay, although it's the least visited of our 4 feeders. We put a squirrel baffle over it to help protect it from the elements; squirrels haven't actually been too interested in this one so that hasn't been a big concern.

I don't have a problem with the metal cord and the lid on this one, like another reviewer stated. The lid goes up and down on the chain a little goofy when adding seed, but the top does close. Sometimes I have to hold onto the top part of the chain to help straighten it to get the top down.

If you're having issues with the solar lights being too dim or not turning on, replace the battery in the top with a better rechargeable battery. (Don't forget to recycle the old battery!) The one that came with the feeder was a 600 or 900 mAH, if I recall. Most typical rechargeable batteries you will pick up now will be 1800 mAH or higher. With the higher mAH the light is brighter and stays on longer. It doesn't last very long though, even with the better battery. Honestly, it's really pointless here in WI because I've yet to see one bird flying around in the dark looking for bird seed!

Here ARE the problems we're having with ours, again, after less than 3 months of use:
1. the color has already faded a lot, although I haven't seen any finish actually coming off
2. the 4 little perches keep coming loose. I check them once a week and almost every time at least one is unstable, making it unlikely a bird will perch there
3. the inside bottom of the feeder is at least 60% rusted and wearing through. The metal base is VERY thin. When I clean it out, I can see light coming through the bottom because of the holes through it (there were no holes in the bottom when we got it!) Not too good considering it's filled with very small seed. As I mentioned it's protected from the elements, and I empty/clean/dry/refill after any significant amount of rain. It obviously got wet at some point, but really? Shouldn't bird feeders be at least somewhat resistant to precipitation issues?

I expect this is going to last another few months before I have to dispose of it. It's unfortunate such an attractive little feeder could be made so poorly. This feeder was a waste of money, and I don't recommend buying it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars all birds love this one, November 2, 2009

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Beverly Hawkins "whoopi view" (Cincinnati ,Oh usa) - See all my reviews
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You really have to watch the level of food if it gets to low the sparrows will get their head stuck in the holes.The lights are really not that bright either but all in all it was an ok substitution for what I really wanted

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars BAD FINISH, November 2, 2009

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R. Solt (LEESBURG, FL) - See all my reviews
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THIS IS A NICE LOOKING PIECE THAT WILL LOOK GOOD FOR A SHORT WHILE. THE COPPER FINISH IS PROBABLY PAINTED ON. AFTER A YEAR IN THE ELEMENTS THE SOLAR STILL WORKS BUT THE FINISH IS GONE AND THE FEEDER LOOKS VERY ANTIQUE.