I hate seeing robins trying and failing to use my suet feeders (including caged feeders), so I'm looking for solutions that DON'T include ground trays or domed feeders please.

I tried ground trays and it upset my wife and my neighbour by encouraging rats into our gardens.

I also tried the domed feeders like attached but bigger birds kept spilling the contents.

The RSPB also advises against table feeders because they help spread diseases. They seemed like the most logical option until I read that.

So I'm not sure what to try next. Any ideas?

I do already have holly, pyracantha and ivy to feed them naturally. I just want to give them extra help. TYIA!

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