Birdfy · Smart camera feeder · ranked #4 of 10
Feeder 2
Best for value camera feeder.
Gear entry · at a glance
Rank №4| Type | Smart camera feeder |
|---|---|
| Typical price | $220 |
| Subscription | Optional — AI ID has shipped with both subscription and one-time lifetime options at various times — check current plans, the structure changes |
| Squirrels | Not squirrel-proof — pair with a pole baffle |
| YardScore | 84/100 |
Key facts
- The value pick among camera feeders — most of the experience for less
- AI species ID is optional; Birdfy has offered both subscription and lifetime unlock pricing, so verify what is current
- Records visits and clips without a plan
- Like every camera feeder, it needs a baffle to stay squirrel-free
Our verdict
The Feeder 2 runs about $220 and earns a YardScore of 84, ranking #4 of 10 in the database. The honesty note that matters: AI ID has shipped with both subscription and one-time lifetime options at various times — check current plans, the structure changes. The hardware works without paying monthly — but if the AI species identification is the reason you're buying, price the plan into your decision before checkout.
It is not squirrel-proof on its own. Budget for a pole baffle and mount it at least several feet from launch points — that is true of nearly every feeder we track, and it is cheaper than the seed squirrels will otherwise take. See which birds it serves below — that list is computed from the species database, not the marketing copy.