Spring migration is here, so let’s make the most of it.
Bird feeders have evolved significantly since their early 20th-century beginnings. Nowadays, it’s common to find feeders equipped with cameras and solar roofs, as seen with BirdBuddy and Netvue models. While modern feeders can be pricey, Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is offering significant discounts: the Netvue Birdfy Feeder is now $135.99 ($124 off) and the Birdbuddy Pro is $179.99 ($120 off), some of the best prices to date.
Both smart bird feeders are designed to let you monitor your feathered visitors, offering image capture, video, notifications, and AI identification. Birdfy’s version economizes on hardware to stay affordable, featuring a 155-degree viewing angle but limited to 1080p video, whereas Birdbuddy Pro offers 2K video capabilities. Birdfy’s solar panel is not integrated into the roof like the Pro, giving it a less sleek appearance.
Both feeders support 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and come with user-friendly apps for species identification and bird presence alerts. Birdbuddy offers a more dynamic experience with its Premium subscription ($69.99 annually), providing extra AI-powered features, unlimited video storage, tracking returning birds, and access to global Birdbuddy feeds. However, Birdfy’s recognition software is free with the current bundle, eliminating the need for ongoing subscriptions. Be prepared for numerous notifications though.