13 Best Bird Feeder Cameras of 2023 for High

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An app lets you see each bird that visits your feeder in real time.

If you love the idea of birdwatching, but don't have the patience to carefully watch the trees in your yard through binoculars, there's a high-tech solution for that: a bird feeder camera. Once birds start to visit, it will capture vibrant images and video that pick up every cute head tilt and peep. Download an app (which then syncs with the camera), and you can access all of your photos and videos and even receive live notifications when a bird arrives. Many apps will also identify the bird, so you can truly get to know every one of your feathery friends. Some also have a speaker, which is helpful when you need to shoo away a pesky squirrel.

If you enjoy the company of birds and want to draw more of them to your yard, a Wi-Fi-connected bird feeder camera is truly a joy to have in your garden.

With solar panels built right into the roof, this bird feeder camera is always on. It automatically identifies more than 10,000 birds and can notify you in real-time through the Bird Lover app. It’ll even send you alerts about squirrels so that you can warn them off with a flashing light, alarm, or you can yell at them yourself through the camera's microphone. You’ll get HD photos and video, a 130-degree view, and files are automatically saved to the cloud (or you can save to the included 64GB micro SD card). Weatherproof and big enough to hold one liter of bird food, this feeder is a solid pick.

Netvue's Birdfy Lite model has the same features as its AI Smart model–motion detection, 1080P resolution, color night vision, 8x magnification, and storage for 1.5 liters of bird feed–but this one comes with a solar panel that recharges the camera battery. You’ll get access to all of the benefits that come with the Netvue app, except the bird identifier, which you can subscribe to separately.

Netvue's smart bird feeder lets you see your feathered friends up close, and when you pair it with the Netvue app, it can identify more than 6000 bird species and send you real-time notifications when you have a visitor. The camera delivers 1080P resolution, color night vision, 8X magnification, and it stores images and video in the cloud for up to 7 days. It holds 1.5 liters of bird feed, and because it's weatherproof you won't have to worry about the seed going bad. This model comes with a squirrel baffle, but you can also use the app to turn on a flashlight or play siren noises when you need to startle them away from the feeder.

Capturing a photo or video of a hummingbird hovering in mid-air is always such a thrill, no matter how many times it happens. With this BirdDock you’ll be the envy of hummingbird spotters everywhere. It can take wide-angle photos, record, or live stream in HD, including night vision. The app notifies you when a hummingbird is approaching, it has a bird identifier, and multiple people can connect to the feeder to watch and share all the hummingbird fun.

Give your backyard birds a meal and a place to cool off with this bird feeder camera that comes with a clip-on bird bath. You’ll get lots of great shots with the full HD camera that activates when the birds arrive, takes photos and videos, and even has a slow-motion setting.

The high-definition camera on this smart bird feeder offers a wide-angle, 130-degree view, along with night vision and audio, whether you’re watching the feed, or taking photos or video. Share your photos and videos through an app, or have a live watch party–up to four phones can connect to the bird feeder camera at the same time. The camera runs on battery and uses solar as a backup, so you’ll never have to worry about missing a shot, and this one comes with a 64GB micro SD card for storing all your favorites. The feeder holds 2.5 liters of bird food, has a waterproof case, and drainage holes in the feed tray.

When birds fly within 132 feet of the camera on this bird feeder, it activates, taking photos or video and storing them on the (included) 32GB memory card. It's full HD, offers night vision, and the battery on the camera goes into power-saving mode when not in use. If you’re lucky enough to have hummingbirds come to your yard, you’ll like the versatility of this bird feeder camera. It has a hummingbird feeder attachment that snaps right on the front for easy feeding.

Impressive inside and out, weather-resistant wood gives this bird feeder a natural look, and the HD camera is feature-rich. It uses an ultra-wide angle lens for 160 degree views, and it snaps photos of every bird that stops by and saves them to the app. Up to six people can be connected to the feeder through the app at the same time, and you’ll all get real-time notifications, bird-identifying notes, and alerts for when nosy squirrels come around. In addition, it holds 2.5 liters of bird food, and the camera will run for three months on a single charge.

Download the SoliomPro app, and you’ll get notified every time a bird lands for a snack along with information about the bird itself. The camera automatically takes video and saves each one to the cloud for seven days, or you can save everything on the included 32GB micro SD card. It's battery and solar powered, so you’ll get a lot of hours out of this one. The feeder itself is made of durable, weatherproof metal, and no assembly is needed, other than to attach it to a tree or fence post. It holds a lot, too–2.7 liters of bird feed.

The wide-angle lens on this HD camera can capture quite a lot of bird-feeding hijinks, and clip-on fruit holders will draw even more feathery friends to the party. The app identifies more than 10,000 bird species, alerts you when you have a visitor (even squirrels), and it lets you watch a live stream any time you like. At night, the camera uses an infrared LED light, which means you can take photos or video in vivid color. The camera runs on battery and solar, the feeder holds 1.25 liters of feed, and its black metal housing gives it a sleek, modern look.

With the JJHome app, you’ll get real-time notifications for every cardinal, blue jay, or robin that stops by for a snack. You’ll get great shots, as this camera comes with 1080P resolution and night vision. Make sure you keep the sound on, too, because a microphone on the camera captures every sweet little chirp. The app references Wikipedia to identify birds as they come and go, and it allows you to share pictures and video.

This bird house feeder in the shape of a literal house, complete with balcony seating, is just too adorable. It's metal, rainproof, and the bright colors are a pleasing addition to your garden. The HD camera automatically takes video of each bird and saves it on its internal memory card. Up to three phones can connect to the bird feeder at once, so you can all watch live feeds together. It also has color night vision, and an intercom so you don't miss a single peep.

The popular Bird Buddy is easy to set up, and it's packed with tons of great features. It can be mounted on a pole or a wall, and its solar roof gives it extra power so you don't have to recharge it as often, letting you capture more photos and videos without interruption. The Bird Buddy app identifies thousands of birds, by its image and—this is unique—by its song. When a bird lands at the feeder, it takes a close-up photo and a video, and then saves them in the app for you, in folders based on bird species. We have to admit, when the app sends you a live video notification of another beautiful visitor, it's such a nice way to spend a few moments in an otherwise busy day.

Jess is a Commerce Editor, covering best-selling products for Hearst Magazines. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and two kids.

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