I heard recently that bird song natural relaxes our nervous system by telling our primal brains that everything is safe. What better excuse do we need to encourage our feathered friends into our gardens. The Birdfy Feeder Ebony allows you to get up close and personal with your little guests without disturbing them during their dinner. This handsome wooden feeder combines clever technology with a tasty meal.
Crafted from FSC certified fir wood with weather resistant finishes, the Ebony looks far more like traditional garden furniture than a gadget. Inside, however, is a 1080p Full HD camera with a wide-angle lens, motion detection and full colour night vision, allowing you to watch birds at any time of day. The feeder connects to your home via 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and streams footage directly to the Birdfy app, where you’ll receive notifications whenever a visitor lands.
The generous 2.5 litre (85oz) seed hopper means you’re not constantly topping it up, while the built in 2W solar panel helps keep the 5000mAh rechargeable battery charged for long term use. Rated IP66 weather resistant, it happily deals with rain, frost and dust. Measuring 313 × 206 × 333mm and weighs about 1.6kg, it feels reassuringly solid without being awkward to install.
The Birdfy app is easy to use, providing live viewing and recorded clips. AI bird identification is available for thousands of species, although bird recognition and behaviour analysis require an optional subscription. Thankfully, the feeder remains perfectly usable without paying extra, particularly if you already know your robins from your wrens.
Installation is straightforward there is an included mounting bracket and all the hardware you need, while the natural wood blends beautifully into most gardens. The lack of Bluetooth and microSD recording may disappoint some people who prefer removable storage, but cloud-based viewing keeps things simple.
For anyone who enjoys wildlife, photography or wellbeing effects of encouraging nature to our gardens, the Birdfy Feeder Ebony is a delightful bit of kit. It combines attractive design, strong construction and useful smart features, making birdwatching wonderfully addictive. RRP £169.99
- Attractive FSC certified wooden construction
- Sharp 1080p Full HD camera
- Built in 2W solar panel
- 5000mAh battery
- Large 2.5 litre seed capacity
- IP66 weather resistant with easy app integration
- AI species recognition requires a subscription
- No microSD card recording
- Works only with 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
- Premium price
