Streaming? Psh. Try feeding birds!

Costs are soaring, and the various forms of entertainment in our lives are no different. Yet there exists an affordable, healthy form of entertainment that can be enjoyed from our homes and gardens. Bird feeding may not be the newest form of entertainment, but it is a popular, fast-growing hobby that boomed in 2020 and continues to nestle into the hearts and homes of people across the globe.

Learn some neat innovations and connections that can be made through bird feeding, below!

Feed smart, even when away from home.

If you are not at home all day, every day, you might have a concern that you will miss some of the birds visiting while you’re away. Smart bird feeders are becoming a popular solution for those who work in office spaces without windows or feeders. By connecting your mobile device to one of the many bird-view cameras on feeders, you can continue watching your birds no matter your location. This technological advance has even progressed outside of its feeder box. You can attach these devices to existing feeder systems, nest boxes, and birdbaths!

Smart feeders are not essential to a great bird feeding experience, but they can allow an unheralded connection with our birds, even when we are not home.

A community of birds and people.

The fun of birds does not only exist within the bounds of your yard. Connect with your local bird club, find a social media group for feeding birds, join eBird, help with Project FeederWatch, and share the gift of a bird feeder with friends and family. If you are an avid gardener, you may also find a welcoming community with the movement to create bird-friendly spaces in our neighborhoods.

Sharing this hobby will help spread the love of birds, the benefits they give us, and create lasting connections!