Abstract: A bird feeder having a lid latching mechanism which comprises L-shaped holes on the feeder's lid, and a wire handle having projections that orient above the lid. The projections in the handle align with the sides of the L-shaped holes to prevent the lid from being lifted from the bird feeder. A seed cover over the seed dispensing area is connected to a shaped wire perch via a through-hole. The perch acts as an actuator to close the seed cover, and is counter actuated by an extension spring, which attaches to the seed cover and feeder base.

Abstract: This invention pertains to an improved and simplified means for squirrel proofing a bird feeder. Two aspects to be used in combination or independently are a latching lid and a closing means over the seed dispensing area The lid latching means comprises a lid with a means for engaging with the seed column and shaped holes, which communicate with projections on the handle to lock the lid in place. The closing mechanism comprises a seed cover that is actuated by a pivoting perch that can be either spring loaded or counter weighted.