These Bird Feeder Cameras Let You Peep at All Your Feathered Friends

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Whether you are a serious bird-watcher or just like to enjoy what nature has to offer in your own backyard, computer science is about to be your new best friend. Because while you can invest in, say, a pretty hummingbird feeder and simply wait for your favorite winged creature to buzz by, technology like Wi-FI and AI can actually track and alert you to visitors right on your phone. You can record them, save pictures, and help identify new species all thanks to the latest and best smart bird feeders on the market.

Of course, because technology is constantly improving, it might be hard to know what the best bird feeder cameras are at the moment. Well, we're here to help narrow it down for you. Along with different price points, there are different attributes that you may want to consider like night vision, app-sharing communities, and the ability to chase away squirrels.

While most of the picks here have both cameras and houses, we also included one camera if you already have a house and a house if you already have a camera from an existing security system. Then figure out the best place to put your feeder (maybe close to your pollinator plants, if you're a hummingbird fan!) and get ready to savor every minute of the amazing aviators in your area. Happy peeping!

Bird Buddy Smart Bird Feeder

The better the AI technology, the better the bird identification―and Bird Buddy has the best on the market. With a high resolution camera, you're able to get closeup pics and videos of over 1,000 species. The connected app will store all of your photos in a virtual album to share with your community. That same app alerts you to whenever a new winged friend stops by that you'll get a clear view of and even captures the moment even if you miss it.

Netvue Birdfy AI Smart Bird Feeder

While the Netvue is a similar price point to Bird Buddy, it does offer a few additional attributes you may want to consider. It has the technology to identify up to 6,000 species. It can also identify squirrels and has the ability to shoo them away with a flashlight or siren. Probably its best feature is the color night vision, so you can capture your friends even when its dark. Store pics and videos for free on their cloud service for up to 30 days.

Birdkiss Smart Solar Feeder Camera

If you're looking to spend less money, you can still get pretty accurate AI with a less expensive model. While reviewers note that sometimes the system is sensitive and alerts you incorrectly at times, overall, it does a great job of grabbing pictures of up to 10,000 species. In addition, the wide angle lens makes it double as a surveillance camera if you don't already have a system in place.

Soliom Metal Bird Feeder Camera

While many of the feeders on this list are plastic, this sturdy option is made of metal. So if you live in particularly harsh weather, have lots of visitors (wanted and unwanted!), you should consider this model. Speaking of unwanted, it can chase away squirrels with just a tap in your app. It also offers night vision and an optional solar panel charge.

Birdfy Smart Bird Feeder Camera

Maybe you have a favorite feeder already or want to set a camera up without one. Whatever the case, you can buy one without an attached house and still get a 135-degree view and a weatherproof design that works in most inclement conditions. You can chase away squirrels, see at night, and switch between a rechargeable battery and the included solar panel. You also get a free 30-day subscription to their cloud service for photo storage.

Wasserstein Bird Feeder Camera Case

Do you have a security system like Ring or Blink already in place? Great! Use that and create your own setup with this bird feeder camera case. The quality of pictures and videos along with the storage and app features completely depend on the system you purchased. As for the house itself, it has a durable, weatherproof construction to protect your system, the setup is easy, and it is solar panel compatible (though you have to buy one separately).

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