Lack Luster Results from a Shitty Camera

I put out a trail cam by the feeders. The damn thing does work worth a wooden nickel. Not sure if I need a different camera or to keep messing with the settings.

Anyway, not my only photographic-related issue. I need to get something setup for better pictures at the feeder. If you look at today's pic, you'll see a okay image of an American Goldfinch... with a photobomb of my other feeder. Angles weren't right for a good image (was rushed to get my Record Shot for the year).