While I’m not a binocular-wearing, bird-call-knowing birdwatcher, I’ve always loved having bird feeders in my front yard so I can see different kinds of birds frolicking around from the comfort of my couch. I also use a bird ID app that listens to different bird calls and identifies their type. But recently, smart bird feeders have gained popularity by offering high-quality images with little effort on the user’s end.
As a BirdBuddy owner, I’m no stranger to the smart bird feeder trend. But seeing how the different brands have grown and evolved in the past few years is gratifying. I saw several of these brands’ new offerings for 2025 at CES this month, including Birdfy and BirdBuddy.
BirdBuddy: Petal camera and Wonder blocks
While BirdBuddy already features some popular bird feeders, the company is expanding its lineup of smart devices to include Wonder Blocks, a set of habitats for pollinators and other insects, and a Petal camera to watch their activity.
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The Petal is a 4K-resolution flower-shaped camera that captures all your garden activity with an optional solar panel shaped like a leaf. This camera can be placed in your garden to monitor plant growth or insect activity, helping you and those around you learn more about the visitors to your garden. The Petal Camera uses artificial intelligence to identify plants and insects and can offer information in the form of an AI chatbot with which you can interact.
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The camera is mounted on a flexible stem for easy placement and includes a set of lenses for different use cases.
“With our new products under a different brand name, Wonder, we are able to go beyond birds to reveal the marvelous secret life of nature hiding in plain sight,” said Franci Zidar, Wonder CEO. “Through Petal and Wonder Blocks, we can use creative technology to spark curiosity and the joy of discovery, inviting people to connect and experience the natural world as it truly is — a place that is buzzing and enchanting.”
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The Wonder Blocks system offers users a modular way to create welcoming spaces for nature. This includes bug hotels, plant pots, and pollinator stops.
The Petal Camera and the Wonder Blocks will be available through a Kickstarter campaign this spring.
Birdfy’s new Feeder 2 Duo & Bath Pro
Birdfy is adding a three-lens camera bird feeder to its lineup with the CES Innovation Award Honoree Feeder 2 Duo. This bird feeder features two cameras: one with a portrait and a wide-angle lens, and another with a wide-angle lens on the side to provide users with clear closeups and high-quality images of their feathered visitors. The cameras use the Birdfy mobile app to deliver real-time alerts and AI-powered bird identification.
The Birdfy Feeder 2 Duo includes a solar panel, so you never have to worry about taking down the camera to recharge it, though you can still detach it for maintenance. This bird feeder features a seed guard to prevent waste and is made of weather-resistant recycled materials.
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The new Birdfy Bath Pro is a 16-inch-wide round bird bath with a built-in camera. The dual-lens camera features a wide-angle lens and a tracking lens for closeup views. Two built-in solar panels power the camera and the fountain.
Availability
The Birdfy Feeder 2 Duo–> is available for pre-order for $360, a $60 discount from its MRSP of $420. The Birdfy Bath Pro<!–> is available for pre-order at $200, a $50 discount from its regular price.
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