TheBusyFeederChoose it if…
A wooden feeder with a built-in solar roof, if you can reach it for cleaning and are willing to reseal the housing.
Before you choose it
- Birdfy recommends resealing the wood every 3 to 6 months. Choose a different body if you want to avoid that extra job.
- No memory-card replay or two-way audio. It needs 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and a Birdfy account.
- The standard offer uses paid bird identification. The one-year Plus bundle has a fixed included term, but its renewal amount is not published.
For other body styles, return to the camera feeder guide. Before ordering, check the Wood care checklist and whether resealing fits your routine.
Features & practical details
- Seed capacity
- 1.3 L
- Camera
- 1080p at 30 fps; 1280 × 960 at 60 fps; white-light night mode; no two-way audio
- Power
- 5,200 mAh rechargeable battery and built-in 2 W solar panel
- Construction
- Cunninghamia wood and ABS plastic; reseal the wood every 3 to 6 months with a bird-safe exterior water-based sealant
- Mounting
- Wall or pole bracket; hose clips, screws and anchors included. Check your pole size before ordering.
- Cleaning
- Disconnect solar and remove the camera and bracket. Remove the perch and metal mesh to brush the food parts with water; keep electronics dry. Let the wood dry fully.
- Storage
- Cloud recordings with a 30-day retention window; no microSD replay
- Warranty
- Two-year manufacturer warranty
- Pole diameter
- Pole diameter is not published. Choose another option when your planned setup depends on that fit.
- Dishwasher suitability
- A complete cleaning method is not published. Choose another model if you need confirmed steps for separating washable parts from electronics.
Camera, app & service
- Wi-Fi bands
- 2.4 GHzCheck Wi-Fi at your feeder →
- Router security
- Not stated
- Live view
- Yes
- Free core feeder-visit bird ID
- NoHow bird identification works →
- Local storage
- NoCamera storage choices →
- Solar included
- Yes; check the exact bundle
- App
- Birdfy
- Storage & downloads
- Cloud clips have a 30-day retention window. No memory-card replay. Confirm download access before relying on the app as an archive.
- Guest access
- Sharing is advertised, but this model page does not state a guest limit or separate paid guest features.
- After cancellation
- Confirm where to cancel and when paid access ends before activating Plus. The public Wood offer does not state a renewal amount.What to check before cancelling →
Exact purchase options
Keep the offer you select with your receipt. An included or lifetime benefit applies to that purchase option, not automatically to every product from the brand.
Wood Standard
Terms need checking. Keep these as past terms until the current offer is confirmed. Source dates and limits
Live viewing and automatic clips are free. The specification lists AI by subscription; do not count lifetime bird ID as included.
Any trial follows this offer’s activation rules.
Free: basic app access; live viewing; motion alerts; automatic clips; 30-day default cloud retention. No recurring annual fee.
Plus: unlimited AI recognition; data insights; AI chat; clips up to 30 seconds; cloud retention up to 60 days; expanded collection storage. Annual renewal is not publicly stated.
Wood Standard + 1 Year Plus
Terms need checking. Keep these as past terms until the current offer is confirmed. Source dates and limits
A year of Plus is attached to this option. Confirm activation and cancellation; the renewal amount remains unknown.
12 included months; verify activation rules.
Free: basic app access; live viewing; motion alerts; automatic clips; 30-day default cloud retention. No recurring annual fee.
Plus: unlimited AI recognition; data insights; AI chat; clips up to 30 seconds; cloud retention up to 60 days; expanded collection storage. Annual renewal is not publicly stated.
Before it goes outside
Check the exact mount and any required adapters, the loaded weight, and whether you can safely reach the feeder for cleaning. Keep included parts visible on your shopping list so you do not buy them twice.
Keep the food dry, remove spoiled seed and debris, and choose a compartment you can clean thoroughly. Remove electrical parts as the exact manual directs before washing.