Bird Buddy reviews and discussion

4.1

80% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Crisp camera imagery
  • Engaging video postcards
  • Refined physical design
  • Helpful species identification
  • Short battery longevity
  • Cumbersome app navigation
  • Finicky network pairing
  • Awkward perch ergonomics

Bird Buddy delights many reviewers with crisp photos, engaging video “postcards,” and an elegant, well-designed feeder-camera system that helps identify species and brings backyard birdlife up close. Reviews also flag persistent weaknesses: short battery life without the Solar Roof, finicky setup and pairing (especially with some mesh networks), clunky app flows, sporadic missed captures, and inconsistent or slow support; when it works, it’s magical, but reliability and ergonomics vary widely.

AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews

357 reviews and posts

  • Bird Buddy was a gift from my daughter, and I have truly enjoyed this gift every day. The camera captures the birds as they feed and as they help their young ones feed. The camera’s battery lasts several days and notifies you when the charge is low. The different varieties of birds are interesting to watch.

  • Bird Buddy: Tap into nature Your rating:★★★★★ Has remained reliable in taking sharp and beautiful videos and portrait shots. Enjoyable every day.

    Purchaser
  • I was given this as a gift when it originated in Kickstarter. I am 50 years old and it by far the best gift I have ever received. The best feature besides the great camera captures, is the solar panel roof. I never hard to charge the camera (unless we have 2-3 days of continuous rain/no sun). The Bird Buddy experience has been so positive I instantly signed up for the Kickstarter for the Hummingbird Feeder and the Bird Bath. I have recommended the product to many friends - all who have purchased and loved it. Those that have bough the knock off versions, wish they had the BirdBuddy!

  • Loving the bird buddy bird feeder experience as well as the hummingbird feeder. We love seeing the photo and video notifications of visitors and the species identification. It’s really helping us connect with the nature in our backyard and we are new to having feeders.

  • So far this looks like a top notch hummingbird feeder. I was happy to get in early with a pledge. From the packing to the feeder it is all well thought out. Very happy with the pictures and videos. Will be purchasing a seed feeder next. The Infromation they provide is very good and I am only looking for more good things to come in the future.

    Kickstarter
  • I love this bird feeders. It’s interesting to see close up photos of my backyard birds. I sometimes feed them select seeds to see what birds like what seeds, nuts, dry worms, and suet balls.

  • This smart birdfeeder is easy to set up and connect to the internet. The hopper holds a good supply of seed. The video & still images are clear, and have enhanced my understanding of my local ecosystem. I love this product.

    Kickstarter backer
  • Bird Buddy is one the most fun feeder I've ever had. Getting to watch the birds eat and interact playing, arguing, singing, and making a mess via camera video and photos makes me smile every day. I love this! I do hope that the 'live' connection will speed up soon so that I can see the birds right away.

  • We opted into the BB system through Kickstarter and were we ever impressed when it came in. Easy to set up and the pictures and videos are amazing. I would 100% recommend this to anyone who loves to just sit, relax and watch the birds (never mind smelling the flowers). Now I have also bought and received their smart hummingbird feeder and are patiently waiting for the smart bird bath and pole system to be shipped.

  • This was given to me by my sister for my birthday. It was easy to set up and use. I enjoy the alerts when I get a visitor and continue to learn about the birds in my area.

    Friends with Bird Buddy
  • I really enjoy my Bird Buddy! Watching the birds who come to the feeder up close is so cool! It is easy to refill and clean the feeder which certainly makes it a great experience. Seeing the birds closely, really adds to the experience. You can actually see the birds taking turns and waiting in line! I get all kinds of birds and seeing them closely with the bird buddy really enhances bird watching!

    A gift
  • I have the main bird buddy and have shared so many pictures and videos. My friends love seeing them and everyone asks how I get such great pictures. I liked it so much I just bought the hummingbird feeder and am blown away. I've never been so close to a hummingbird before

  • Fantastic to have an up close view of the birds in our own backyard! It has inspired me to learn more and more about all of our wildlife visitors!

  • It brings the outdoors inside to the comfort of your home, for those with limited mobility or unable to no longer navigate safely on their own. I highly recommend Bird Buddy for bird lovers. I have mine hanging beside my wind chimes. So soothing to watch a variety of visitors and hear my melodious chimes.

  • Bird Buddy is a high quality bird feeder that’s easy to install and maintain… and the app is fun and functional - it’s great to see what stops by the feeder and to learn more about birds too.

  • The video quality is excellent. I love that it identifies each bird.

  • Had a little trouble setting up but once set up and solar was charged it’s been incredible. Love seeing birds daily and my husband is really enjoying cameras from other continents.

  • It simple to set up. It takes cool pictures and videos of the birds at the feeder. It lets you save the pictures you like. It is interesting to watch the birds eat without disturbing them.

  • Love my BirdBuddy! If your WiFi is set up correctly, it’s a fairly easy setup. Mine was not. I had a good setup but just not for BirdBudddy. But once I got it working, it’s great. Upgrades are getting better and better all the time. The ease of use was good to begin with but it’s still getting more user friendly all the time.

  • Set up was very easy. Product it’s self if well made and has been reliable. Has increased our whole family’s interest in our backyard birds and has inspired us to increase our plant diversity to attract new/more birds.