Bird Buddy® Original Smart Bird Feeder with Camera. High Resolution Ai Camera for Beautiful Close-Up Shots and A Unique Bird

4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars | 762 ratings

Price: 249

Last update: 12-23-2024


About this item

AI-POWERED BIRDWATCHING APP: The Bird Buddy app uses AI to identify bird species and individual birds, detect signs of illness, and recognize other animal visitors. Get real-time alerts when birds visit your solar bird feeder and learn interesting facts about all your local birds. Easily organize photo collections and share your bird photos with friends & family.
CONTINUOUS CHARGING WITH SOLAR ROOF: The solar-powered camera bird feeder features a practical solar roof that continuously charges your Bird Buddy in sunny weather. It easily detaches and rotates 180 degrees for optimal positioning and easy adjustments.
PRIVACY-FOCUSED DESIGN: Your Bird Buddy Smart Bird Feeder respects your privacy. The camera is designed to capture images and videos of birds at the solar bird feeder, not the surrounding area. All image processing happens on the device, and you have full control over your data in the app.
EASY SETUP & VARIOUS MOUNTING OPTIONS: 1) Charge the camera. 2) Download the app. 3) Follow the pairing instructions inside the app. 4) Connect to your home WiFi 2.4GHz network. 5) Mount it on a pole or hang from a branch (universal pole mount and metal hanger included; pole not included). 6) Add birdseed. 7) Start live streaming or wait for your first bird notification!

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Ben Yim
5.0 out of 5 stars Great way to relax and enjoy nature from indoors!
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2024
This is hands down the best smart bird feeder on the market! I highly recommend it for a few key reasons: 1) The free AI bird identification feature on the app is incredible and adds so much value, 2) The app itself is super user-friendly and feels like a live TikTok feed, but for birds—you can even see other users' bird sightings on the feed, which is so fun. 3) I upgraded to the Pro version after owning the original, and it’s absolutely worth the investment. The higher-quality camera with a wider angle and the slow-motion feature are game-changers. Overall, I’m extremely happy with my purchase and would recommend grabbing one now while it’s on sale. It also makes a fantastic gift, especially for the bird-loving boomers in your life!
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Ben Yim
5.0 out of 5 stars Great way to relax and enjoy nature from indoors!
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2024
This is hands down the best smart bird feeder on the market! I highly recommend it for a few key reasons: 1) The free AI bird identification feature on the app is incredible and adds so much value, 2) The app itself is super user-friendly and feels like a live TikTok feed, but for birds—you can even see other users' bird sightings on the feed, which is so fun. 3) I upgraded to the Pro version after owning the original, and it’s absolutely worth the investment. The higher-quality camera with a wider angle and the slow-motion feature are game-changers. Overall, I’m extremely happy with my purchase and would recommend grabbing one now while it’s on sale. It also makes a fantastic gift, especially for the bird-loving boomers in your life!
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T.A. Gideon
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Idea
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2024
I got the Pro version. Easy to set up and get the intial account working. I'm not going to reiterate the positive qualities others have mentioned.

My gripes are with the interface. It's difficult to set up a shared account - i'll need more time to navigate the interface.

I got this for my wife. She absolutely loves it. However, i can't easily join in to her account. Or, I've just not figured out how to do it yet. We'll see.

Switching between Wide and Standard view isn't simple. It would be nice to have an option on the live stream rather than buried in settings.

That's pretty much my only annoyances - straightforward dual account or household account access and camera configuration.

It's very easy to set up and my wife really enjoys the live stream access.
alina c.
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic gadget!
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2024
Our experience with the Bird Buddy camera has been fantastic! It's been an adventure watching the variety of animals in our backyard, providing endless fun for everyone. The installation was straightforward, and connecting it to the app was quick and easy. It not only captures amazing moments but also sparks fascinating conversations about wildlife among family members. This little device has truly transformed our outdoor space into an entertaining observation area. Highly recommended for any nature lover!
Kari Johnson
1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing Experience with Bird Buddy Bird Feeder
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2023
I had high hopes for the Bird Buddy bird feeder with a built-in camera, but my experience with it has been nothing short of frustrating and disappointing. Setting up this device turned into a nightmare from the very beginning.

First and foremost, the setup process was an absolute disaster. I had to attempt it multiple times, and each time it seemed to get worse. The device never indicated that it was charging, as the supposed flashing red light was nowhere to be found. I left it plugged in for a whopping four hours, and it still showed no signs of life. I resorted to multiple factory resets, and even then, it only connected online when I placed it directly on top of my wireless router. This level of inconvenience was already unacceptable.

To make matters worse, the setup process was plagued by error messages. It would often get tantalizingly close to completion, only to throw an error message in my face. At one point, a random purple light appeared, indicating a firmware download, and miraculously, the device finally showed up on my phone. However, it was always marked as offline. Despite my attempts to have it connect to my 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network, it stubbornly clung to the 5GHz band.

Even when it appeared as a connected device on my router, the Bird Buddy never actually went online. It briefly showed an online status, but any attempts to test the livestream were met with failure. I never managed to get any video feed from this device, let alone take a picture.

Furthermore, the constantly blinking white light (or was it yellow, or orange?) that greeted me when I turned it on remained unexplained. The lack of information on the support website regarding this issue only added to my frustration.

It's evident that I received a lemon among the Bird Buddy products. While some users may have had success with it, my experience has been nothing but a headache. I cannot recommend a product that is so plagued with setup issues and fails to deliver on its promises. Sadly, I have no choice but to return this Bird Buddy to Amazon and search for a more reliable bird feeder with camera options.
christine im
5.0 out of 5 stars So cool and fun!! Makes an amazing Christmas gift!
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2024
Love my new PRO feeder! It’s super cute to see all the birds visiting and cool seeing what type of birds are in my area! It’s very easy to set up and the app is user friendly. I have both the original and the PRO and you can clearly see the difference in camera quality. For reference, the first image is taken with the PRO feeder while the second image is taken with the original feeder. I highly recommend the PRO. This is such a great Christmas gift too!! Highly recommend
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christine im
5.0 out of 5 stars So cool and fun!! Makes an amazing Christmas gift!
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2024
Love my new PRO feeder! It’s super cute to see all the birds visiting and cool seeing what type of birds are in my area! It’s very easy to set up and the app is user friendly. I have both the original and the PRO and you can clearly see the difference in camera quality. For reference, the first image is taken with the PRO feeder while the second image is taken with the original feeder. I highly recommend the PRO. This is such a great Christmas gift too!! Highly recommend
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@Real1MillionAnd1Hustles
5.0 out of 5 stars Endless entertainment for you and your family!
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2024
It’s a little expensive compared to other brands, but worth every penny in my opinion! I love my Bird Buddy Pro and so does my family and all my feathered friends. Easy to set up and use of the app. Pictures, videos, and audio are crystal clear. If you’re a bird lover this is the feeder for you!
Midwest Mom
4.0 out of 5 stars Great images
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2024
The set-up instructions...and, in particular, the 'explanation' about how & when pictures are taken and made available for viewing were more confusing than they need to be. The process is actually fairly straightforward and would have easier with better & more explicit instructions about image creation, accessibility. That being said, image quality is great....which, of course, is why you buy Bird Buddy.

Also, the feeder itself is not as well-designed for filling as it should be. You have to hold it an an angle, which means as you're filling it, seed is unavoidably spilled on and around the fill area.

Birds love it though!

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