Birdfy Nest
Maker's list price $149.99- AI bird behaviour recognition, lifetime free (maker)
- Hang at least 8 ft up, 5 ft from the trunk (Birdfy)
Nest box cameras
Bird house cameras
Watch a whole nesting season – from building to fledging – with a camera inside the box.
How we compared: manufacturer specifications, prices on the makers' stores and subscription terms (30 Sep 2026). We have not tested these cameras ourselves.
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| Model | Price | Camera | Solar | Storage | AI bird ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birdfy Nest | $149.99 | 2MP sensor, 2K video | included | cloud only, free clips | free for life |
Manufacturer data, 30 Sep 2026. “–” = not stated.
Timing
When to put up a bird house camera
Northern Hemisphere nesting typically begins in March (February in warmer regions); many birds raise a second brood. Nesting cycle about 1-1.5 months. Hole guard sizes: 25 mm blue tit/coal tit, 28 mm great tit/house sparrow/chickadee, 38 mm bluebird, 50 mm house finch. (Birdfy)
Questions
Bird house cameras: questions
When should I put up a bird house camera?
Before nesting starts – in the Northern Hemisphere usually by March (February in warm regions).
Which birds use bird house cameras?
Cavity nesters: bluebirds, chickadees, titmice, wrens, nuthatches, tree swallows and, in the UK, blue and great tits.
Where should a bird house camera hang?
Birdfy recommends at least 8 feet up and 5 feet from the trunk for its Nest, not facing west, with the entrance away from prevailing winds and away from feeders.