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I’ll just say it; Hummingbirds are COOL. The amazing amounts of energy required to maintain this kind of airspeed is just awe-inspiring. But these little critters are notoriously hard to see and harder still to capture on photos or video… well, until now. Meet the Netvue Birdfy Hum Feeder.
This nifty gadget is the world's first dual-camera hummingbird feeder so you not only get a chance to pay your respects to the hummingbirds in the form of sweet sweet syrup, you also get the change to record those feedings too.
In this review I’ll show you what you’re getting with this hummingbird feeder, I’ll take a look into the special artificial intelligence or AI Bird identification that will help you differentiate among the hundreds of different kinds of hummingbirds-and if it really works. I’ll show you the video quality, and then I’ll wrap things up with the pros and the cons and let you know if I think I can recommend this smart hummingbird feeder for you.
What’s in the box?
Let’s take a look at what you get, since there’s a lot in here. Your main component is the feeder unit itself which consists of a base and 20 ounce liquid bottle.
The other main piece is a solar panel.
The other accessories are used for different types of mounting, and there’s a few extra pieces like rubber gaskets and stoppers as well as a cleaning brush.
Unlike the Birdfy seed feeder, the Hum Feeder only offers one way for mounting the solar panel, and that’s to attach the panel to a nearby hard surface with screws and a bracket. (The Birdfy feeder comes with a flexible rubberized arm that converts to a hook. Even so you can bend this arm and kind of hook it over something nearby, so it will work in a pinch.
To begin though, I just ran the camera off its battery.
Battery Life & Charging
This feeder comes with a built-in 5,000 milliamp hour rechargeable battery. I will deduct a little point here only because you cannot remove the battery or the cameras and take them inside to charge; you’ve got to bring the whole feeder assembly in when it’s time to recharge. Now of course if you connect the included solar panel this will never be an issue.
**battery life
The Hum Feeder will operate in a temperature range of -10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F). If the temperature falls below this range, the cameras may not be able to boot up or record videos.
Build Quality: Not Your Average Bird-Feeder
The feeder is crafted with high-quality, durable materials that seem ready to brave the elements. Whether it's scorching sun, drenching rain, or a surprise snow flurry, this feeder keeps its cool.
The Birdfy Hum Feeder is engineered like it plans to host generations of hummingbirds. Its high-quality materials and well-thought-out design spell durability. But remember, just because it’s BPA-free and mold resistant doesn’t mean you can forget about cleaning it.
Set up and Installation
First up, charge the feeder fully, even if you plan to use the solar panel. To assemble and set up the feeder, fill the bottle with hummingbird nectar. You can buy some but it’s just sugar and water so it’s way cheaper to make your own. The bottle comes with a leakproof valve cap that will also allow nectar to flow so just invert the bottle and screw it into the base. Attach one of the hanging hooks and place it where you want.
It took us several weeks to start attracting hummingbirds, so I can say you’ll need to be patient.
Birdfy Hum Feeder video quality
Even so I was kind of disappointed with the video quality. The resolution just isn’t enough to get really good video or photos, and certainly not as good as the footage I got from the regular Birdfy bird feeder. From my hands-on experience, the photos and video are kind of blurry and the colour can be quite washed out. I tried the feeder in a handful of locations in my yard to try to get good light, and well the footage was generally OK, it’s definitely not high-quality. Definitely not as good as I was able to capture with my ipHone.