This high-tech bird feeder, in pastel plastic, features a wireless video camera with a rechargeable battery. It can send video clips to a phone app and there’s also a MicroSD card slot to capture footage. We tested it with the optional solar panel (around £20) and a Pro Perch Extension (around £33).
After fully charging it overnight via USB-C, we set it up with the app and looked for a position outdoors. It comes with multiple mounting options. You can screw a bracket to a wall, mount it on a pole (it even comes with a cone to fend off climbing squirrels) or use a large Velcro strap to tie the bracket to a tree.
The tricky part is that you need to be within (2.4GHz) Wi-Fi range. So forget positioning Birdfy at the bottom of your garden unless your garden is the size of a postage stamp. Or invest in a good Wi-Fi repeater or mesh system to boost the signal.
The app stores video clips for a week for free. For longer, you can subscribe to Event Video Recording...