Usually a flythrough feeder is heavy and requires that it be pole mounted which can limit youth and the elderly from using it. This feeder is rather unusual in that it is a lighter hanging feeder that can be handled much easier. It has the advantage of having a large feeding surface (more birds) yet does a good job of protecting the seed from bad weather. Again, the large feeding surface will attract many birds. Place this feeder some 10 feet or so from a tree or bush that will provide protection should a predator (Hawk) come by looking for a meal. Consider this feeder by Woodlink!