Birdbuddy released its latest line of smart bird feeders equipped with cameras that can detect birds by species on Thursday, and it’s never been a better time to start birdwatching at your home. The reason is a new model called the Birdbuddy Nook, which starts at $99 and offers its AI features for free with no subscription needed.
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Most of the smart bird feeders we’ve tested, including past Birdbuddy models , cost around $200 or more. The particularly affordable Nook includes a 2K-resolution camera with both portrait and landscape orientations, plus a 3.8-cup birdseed container. It wakes up via motion but can keep recording for longer periods of time when there’s lots of activity. All the alerts and species recognition features happen on your phone, via the Birdbuddy app.
The Nook comes in both a standard model for $99 and a model with a solar panel built into the roof for $159.…