Bird Feeder

Yet Another Bird Feeder

Modular Edition - See below

Winter is coming in the northern hemisphere, and birds are once again starting their daily search for food. Instead of simply watching birds, I found myself watching my cat… watching birds… watching for food on our balcony. 🐱🐦

After a quick scroll through Printables, I realized that many window bird feeders didn’t quite hit the mark for me — so I designed my own.

After some iterations, the idea became simple and modular:
Depending on the version, it can be mounted on a window or screwed onto a wall, hung by a rope or directly by a hook.

There are also 3 different branch designs included!

Key Features

• Compact design
  Prints fast and attracts small birds like titmice — while discouraging pigeons and crows.

• Protective canopy
  Keeps rain from getting into the food tray.

• Drainage holes
  Prevent water from accumulating during heavy rain.

• Secondary bottom insert (optional)
  Stops small food particles from falling through the drainage holes.

• Window mounting options
  Attachment points for optional suction pads for easy (re-)mounting on windows.

• Modular connectors
  Connector pieces and a top-ring version allow two halves to be securely joined and hung.

• 3 replaceable landing branch designs
  Easy to swap out if needed.

One Design - Multiple Choices - Print profile explanation

NOTE: All “HOUSE” plates contain an optional insert. This insert is set to print with no solid top and bottom layers so the infill creates a tight mesh since small bits of bird food are otherwise able to fall through the water-drainage holes. This insert is not necessary for every bird food!

WINDOW Version Includes attachment points for Bambu Lab 30 mm suction pads with mushroom head. Alternatively, you can use double-sided tape or adhesive dots to mount the feeder on your window.
HOOK Version Features a hook on top for attaching directly onto a small branch or string. The inner diameter of the hook is ~8mm.   This version includes three printed connector pieces, which slot into the suction pad mounts to securely hold two feeders together so its weight is balanced and can be accessed from both sides.
ROPE Version Features an additional ring on top for securely attaching a rope or cord.   This version includes three printed connector pieces, which slot into the suction pad mounts to securely hold two feeders together so its weight is balanced and food can be accessed from both sides.
SCREW Version This Design has a solid back to mount it directly onto walls or wooden beams.    The hole diameter fits screws with a thread diameter up to 4mm.    The distance between the two holes is 40mm. This measurement is also written on the back of the feeder!
Branches The branch attaches with a snap mechanism keeping it securely in place.   The Branch plate includes two objects per branch version. Just open the print profile, select the branch plate and then go into the object selection settings and un-select all braches you do not want/need for your use case!

Material Recommendation

I recommend PETG or similar materials for better weather durability and UV resistance.
PLA works as well, but may have a shorter lifespan outdoors. For the pictures I used Bambulab PETG HF (cream) for the feeder and PLA Matte (Dark brown) for the branch.

Enjoy your personal bird (or whatever) watching time! :)