Pole Mounted bird feeders are feeders which are designed to be mounted on a pedestal or bird feeder pole rather than suspended from above like a hanging bird feeder. These bird feeders are great for use in areas where no tree branch or overhang is available. Because squirrels can climb bird feeder poles, the use of a squirrel baffle is recommended. Properly mounting your bird feeder will encourage a greater variety of wild birds to visit your yard for a meal, and if you're lucky, they might even choose to nest nearby.