Birdfy's smart birdwatching products add a new dimension to garden wildlife observation, using cameras, AI recognition, and app-based notifications to provide a closer look at visiting birds. The range includes the Birdbath Pro, which combines a dual-lens camera with bird recognition and solar-powered operation, and the Birdfy Nest, which allows users to follow nesting activity through a smart camera.
Birdbath Pro: A Smart Camera Disguised as a Birdbath
The Birdfy Birdbath Pro is described as the product that made the biggest impression. At first glance, it looks like a stylish birdbath, but built-in technology turns it into a wildlife-watching camera. Key features include a dual-lens camera that combines a wide-angle view with an automated tracking lens, AI bird identification, and smart app notifications that send instant alerts when birds arrive.
The device also provides activity data, tracking daily highlights and monthly recaps. It is available in two versions: the standard Birdbath Pro for existing setups, or the Birdbath Pro with Stand for a freestanding option. The unit is weatherproof and solar-powered, featuring an integrated solar panel, rechargeable battery, and IP66 weatherproof design.
Birdfy Nest: A Window into Nesting Activity
The Birdfy Nest takes a different approach, focusing on what happens inside a nesting box. It includes a smart camera equipped with night vision and AI bird identification, plus nesting notifications that alert users to activity from nest building to chick development. The design is described as bird-friendly, weather-resistant, and safely constructed to provide a secure environment.
The Nest has educational appeal, making it suitable for families and wildlife enthusiasts to observe natural behaviors without disturbing the birds.
Pricing and Verdict
The Birdbath Pro is available from the Birdfy website with an RRP of £349.99, currently on offer at £199.99. The Birdfy Nest is available from Amazon, currently on offer at £127.49.
The Birdbath Pro is ideal for watching everyday garden visitors, described as practical, versatile, and capable of turning an ordinary birdbath into an engaging wildlife-watching station. The Birdfy Nest offers a fascinating, intimate window into the nesting process. Features like AI species identification, live viewing, and activity summaries allow users to learn more about local wildlife rather than just catching a quick glimpse.
