Droll Yankee Flipper

January 2009. The Droll Yankee Flipper stands out in reviews for both performance and entertainment value. Reviews say its weight-sensitive perch sends gray squirrels spinning to the ground (although red squirrels may be too light to set the motor in action). While its motor-less competitor, the Brome Squirrel Buster Plus (est. $75), also deters both red and gray squirrels, it denies squirrels access to seed but doesn't twirl them off the bird feeder. The Yankee Flipper is 21" high, holds four quarts of seed, and is made of durable plastic with a tight-fitting, metal cap. Critics point out that, in order for the squirrel-proof feature to keep working, you have to keep the motor's battery charged. They also note that the Flipper's motor and charger are guaranteed for only one year (unlike the feeder body which has a limited lifetime warranty).

We found the best information about the Droll Yankee Flipper at Bird-Feeder-And-Bird-House-Guide.com, with a detailed analysis of nine squirrel-proof feeders and their strengths and weaknesses; Bird Watcher's Digest, with a field test of 13 squirrel-proof feeders; and The Wall Street Journal, with a test and review of four bird feeders. Audubon Magazine's website and about 50 Amazon customers attest that the Yankee Flipper really works, at least with gray squirrels.