Ah, I have indoor cats. Not that there aren't several neighborhood cats out violating the county leash law (which does apply to cats, theoretically), but mine are inside.

So far, the feeder seems to have minimal spillage and so there's not too much ground-level activity. The feeders are high and on a metal pole, and so are not within a cat's range (she says hopefully).

I just want to keep Fish from discovering the good bird-watching at this window, as the breakfast counter is Forbidden To Cats. However, if he discovers the good bird watching, there will be no stopping him from sitting there.