Best Bird Seed Catcher Trays of 2025

"I found this tray easy to hook into the top of my feeder. It’s just the right length to catch all the seeds that the birds toss out, which saves a mess on the ground! My finches even eat from the tray."

"I prefer this simple dish design over the long tube. The birdies make less of a mess with it, and it’s much easier to clean and disinfect. I see lots of action from goldfinches, titmice, and chickadees!"

"After using it for a while, I noticed it catches a lot of seeds that would typically fall to the ground, preventing sprouting. It's not perfect since I have to adjust it sometimes, but overall, it works pretty well."

"I initially struggled to attach it securely during windy days, but after using ties and additional shepherd hooks, it works wonderfully! I've been advised to use fewer millet seeds and more peanuts and sunflower seeds, which has helped reduce ground mess. I now see so many beautiful birds!"

"I've purchased two of these to go under my feeders. They’ve significantly reduced the mess caused by falling sunflower seeds and have kept squirrels at bay. I love that the seed lasts much longer now, allowing me to refill less often. The birds adapted quickly and now enjoy feeding from the catcher!"

"This product has saved me a lot of frustration and money. I was wasting over 20 lbs of seed weekly, but now, thanks to the catcher, most of it stays off the ground. It even serves as a second feeder for birds that prefer a flat platform. I just wish the screen was a bit stronger to prevent pooling of wet seed."

"I saw a mouse under my suet feeder and realized I needed to do something quick. I hooked this on to the suet feeder, and the tray now captures an amazing amount of suet that had previously dropped to the ground. The birds clean it up from the tray, and the ground underneath is clear. I bought another for a seed log, and found it also caught a lot of seed that was previously falling to the ground. I buy high quality 'no-mess' food. I misunderstood and thought that meant no food would go on the ground. What I found was that the birds still throw some food on the ground, but other birds/animals clean it up and you don't have a 'seed mess' leftover. I didn't want any food on the ground, and these trays work great to keep almost all food from falling to the ground. There are two drainage holes, but they are not enough. I drilled two more on opposite ends, and it drains great."

"So far, so good and the birds are going into the lower dish to clean up what's in there, too. It's very light and was easy to hang. It looks like it would work for every feeder, too. You could just use this as a feeder on its own if you wanted. 10 out of 10, recommend!"

"I bought this to hook onto the cage part of a squirrel proof fat ball feeder to catch all the crumbs. It was easily installed and is wide enough to catch the crumbs really well. The birds can take the crumbs from there as well with no need to get on the ground. Other types of feeders come with the tray already in place, but they are usually far too small so I had to buy this hanging feeder to act as a crumb catcher."

"I found this tray to be the perfect solution for keeping bird seed off my balcony. It’s sturdy enough for larger birds like cardinals!"

"Setting it up was a breeze! However, I realized it's a bit small for our feeder, so it doesn't catch all the seed."

"I was skeptical at first, but this tray has exceeded my expectations. It catches most seeds and the birds love it, saving us a lot of money!"

“I chose this seed catcher for its large size and lightweight design. It catches a lot of seeds, allowing me to save money on bird seed. The birds love to perch on it too. I’ve had it for a year and am replacing it now, but I recommend cleaning it monthly to keep it in good shape.”

“While I think this seed catcher is well made, I found the straps a bit excessive. I had to modify it with zip ties to keep it secure. I like the higher sides and size, which perfectly catches the small Nyjer seeds.”

“Initially, I thought this would be a great solution, but it ended up frightening the birds away as it swayed too much. I had to use clothespins to secure it because the hooks are too shallow. Overall, I found it to be disappointing and a waste of money.”

"I found this product to be effective at keeping seed off the ground. However, it does require a bit of cleaning when it rains, as the seed can get soggy."

"I was in need of a replacement screw-in bolt for my bird feeder, and after some searching, I discovered that the Joywayus 1/2" PT Male Thread PPR Pipe Fitting End Caps fit perfectly. This was a lifesaver since the squirrels chewed off my original bolt!"

"I really appreciate the bird feeder tray attachment; it makes it much easier for larger birds like Cardinals to perch and eat. I did encounter a small issue when one of the trays detached unexpectedly, but thankfully, I found the Joywayus plug that fit perfectly to resolve the problem."

"I found the seed catchers easy to place and they effectively keep the birdfeeder waste contained. I highly recommend them and would definitely buy them again!"

"While using these catchers, I noticed that they do catch seeds effectively. However, I had to place them close to the feeder to avoid missing seeds when they fall."

"The design of this product is great for preventing a mess in my yard. It arrived quickly and was well-packaged. But the adjustable cords tend to blow around and could be more aesthetically pleasing."

"I’ve added this tray to my feeder, and it’s doing a fantastic job of catching most of the seeds that the birds drop or the leftover shells. The birds often sit in the pan to eat. By recycling the mixture, I’ve reduced how often I need to refill the seeds. More draining holes would definitely be a plus!"

"I absolutely love this product! It’s strong, sturdy, and captures almost all the seeds. The larger birds, like mourning doves, enjoy feeding while sitting in it. It’s a win-win: less seed wasted and the chipmunks aren't getting well-fed anymore. It doesn’t blow around in the wind, and water drains well from the tray, though I do dump out the seeds weekly for cleaning."

"This is a super handy addition if you have little chickadees that like to dig for sunflower seeds. It collects what they drop, and then other birds come along to clean up the tray. It’s a great complement to my bird feeder!"