QuestionsHow to growTrees and ShrubsPests and Diseasescrows/magpies feeding at feeders/birdtable 0 Vote Up Vote Down Bernie Sheridan asked 15 years ago HOW can I discourage/prevent large birds..crows and magpies …from feeding on my bird table,and feeders …..the smaller birds are being hunted away altogether!! 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 6 years ago You need to put up some sort of cage that prevents access for the large birds. Or use small hanging feeders which the large birds cannot hold on to.