"I'm seeing a ton of smart bird feeders again this year at CES - and I'm inexplicably drawn to them. Perhaps because the idea of birds nibbling on seeds and flying away represents a natural purity and freedom that doesn't exist within the halls of CES. Birdbuddy was one of the first smart bird feeder brands, with a wildly successful Kickstarter back in 2020. And this year, they've added birdsong to their species identification capabilities."
"Upgrades to the cameras include a faster wake-up time when a bird lands and the housing for the seed and camera has a more modular design that makes the feeder easier to clean. The lens is now protected by Gorilla Glass, which may seem excessive, but Rhian Humphries, Birdbuddy's senior PR manager, said curious birds often peck at the camera looking for more food."
"The AI Birdbuddy uses was trained on real bird visits and at the end of each day, you'll get a "postcard," a curated look at the birds that visited your feeder that day. Of course, the app can also alert you each time you have a feathered customer in your yard so you can tune into nature's live feed and soothe your soul for a few."
Two new Birdbuddy models, Birdbuddy 2 and Birdbuddy 2 Mini, add birdsong-based species identification to existing camera-based recognition. Both models include HD cameras that can be positioned vertically or horizontally, a microphone for birdsong IDs, and a more modular seed-and-camera housing for easier cleaning. The Birdbuddy 2 is slightly larger, offers greater seed capacity, and includes built-in solar panels. The camera lens is protected by Gorilla Glass to resist pecking. AI was trained on real bird visits and the app delivers daily "postcards" plus real-time visit alerts. Pricing: $199 for Birdbuddy 2 and $129 for the 2 Mini, with preorders and staggered shipping.
Read at Engadget
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