Whether you live in a hot, dry climate, experience torrential downpours, or are somewhere in between, a rain guard is an absolute necessity for bird feeders and nesting boxes. With a protective shade, you're not just helping to preserve your supply of seed or suet cake; you're also promoting the health and well-being of local birdlife. Introducing your newest Amazon birding essential: the Eyrosa Metal Bird Feeder Rain Guard. ), which effectively directs rain water off and away from the feeder beneath. Others even commented on how it served as a protective feeder shield from bird droppings in overhead trees.