Droll Yankees

Yankee Flipper

Name: The Yankee Flipper Bird Feeder
Brand: Droll Yankees
Price: 120.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (171 reviews)

Motorized perch spins squirrels off.

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4.5· 171 ratings

$120.99

Price checked Sep 4, 2026

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Our verdict

HSReviewed by the BirdingPath team · Hilly Shore LabsUpdated Sep 4, 2026Price checked Sep 4, 2026

Synthesized from public specs and 148 buyer mentions. We research and analyze — we don't lab-test.

Get it if

Birders who enjoy the show and want a motorized spinning perch to fling squirrels off a ~5 lb feeder.

Skip it if

Skip if you can't recharge batteries regularly, since battery life and value draw mixed reviews.

Defense mechanism

Motorized spinning perch (battery)

Seed capacity

~5 lb seed

Feeding ports

4 ports

Material

Polycarbonate + metal

Buyers praise

Feeding Performance
Squirrel Resistance
Functionality
Entertainment

Buyers flag

Battery Life
Value for money
Durability

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Premium pickYankee Flipper

4.5· $120.99

Top pickSquirrel Buster Mini

4.6· $37.48

BirdingScore

72/100

83/100

Defense mechanism

Motorized spinning perch (battery)

Weight-activated shroud

Seed capacity

~5 lb seed

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Feeding ports

4 ports

Material

Polycarbonate + metal

Chew-proof polycarbonate + metal

Mounting

Hang

Weather guard

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Seed ventilation system

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Prices & ratings checked Sep 4, 2026

	#1 Premium pick Yankee Flipper 4.5(171)	#2 Top pick Squirrel Buster Mini 4.6(6,343)	#3 Top pick Squirrel Buster Plus 4.6(10,699)	#4 Top pick Woodlink Absolute II 4(1,796)	#5 Best value Perky-Pet Squirrel-Be-Gone 4.3(20,485)
Buy	Buy on Amazon $120.99	Buy on Amazon $37.48	Buy on Amazon $129.25	Buy on Amazon $84.48	Buy on Amazon $24.97
BirdingScoremethodology →	72/100 Owner satisfaction76 Field value63	83/100 Owner satisfaction80 Field value91	77/100 Owner satisfaction84 Field value60	70/100 Owner satisfaction68 Field value75	68/100 Owner satisfaction58 Field value95
Buyer sentiment	Feeding PerformanceSquirrel ResistanceFunctionalityEntertainmentBattery LifeValue for moneyDurability Buyers praise feeding performance, squirrel resistance, functionality and entertainment. Mixed feedback on value for money and durability. Some flag battery life. Based on 148 buyer mentions	Squirrel ResistanceQualityFunctionalityBird AttractionSizeRefillabilityEase Of Use Buyers praise squirrel resistance, quality, functionality and bird attraction. Mixed feedback on ease of use and value for money. Some flag size and refillability. Based on 4,086 buyer mentions	QualitySquirrel ResistanceFunctionalityBird AttractionValue for moneyDurability Buyers praise quality, squirrel resistance, functionality and bird attraction. Mixed feedback on value for money and durability. Based on 12,086 buyer mentions	Bird AttractionFunctionalitySturdinessSeed CapacitySquirrel ResistanceDurability Buyers praise bird attraction, functionality, sturdiness and seed capacity. Mixed feedback on squirrel resistance and durability. Based on 1,537 buyer mentions	Bird AttractionAppearanceDurabilityValue for moneySpring Durability Buyers praise bird attraction and appearance. Mixed feedback on squirrel resistance and quality. Some flag durability and value for money. Based on 10,366 buyer mentions
Defense mechanism	Motorized spinning perch (battery)	Weight-activated shroud	Weight-activated shroud (adjustable)	Weight-activated (adjustable)	Weight-activated (ports close)
Seed capacity	~5 lb seed	—	5.1 lb seed	~12 lb (2 gallon)	2 lb seed
Feeding ports	4 ports	4 ports	6 ports	6 ports (both sides)	—
Material	Polycarbonate + metal	Chew-proof polycarbonate + metal	Polycarbonate + metal (chew-proof)	Steel + polycarbonate	Powder-coated metal + clear plastic tube
Mounting	Hang	Hang	Hang	Hang or pole	Hang
Weather guard	—	Seed ventilation system	UV-stabilized, weather-resistant	Roof + seed baffles	Powder-coated, rust-resistant