Solar Roof
Maker's list price $59- Fits the Birdbuddy Pro; the Pro Solar already has it
- Keeps the battery topped up in direct sun
- Face it toward the south (Bird Buddy)
- Bird Buddy store: $59, crossed-out $79 (30 Sep 2026)
Accessories
Bird Buddy accessories
The add-ons Bird Buddy sells, what each one does – and which pole and baffle fit the pole mount in 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. How we compare.
Quick picks
The options
Wall Mount
Maker's list price $24- Mounts the feeder on a wall or post instead of hanging it
- Bird Buddy store: $24, crossed-out $39 (30 Sep 2026)
Perch Extender
Maker's list price $34- Longer perch for bigger birds such as cardinals and jays
- Bird Buddy store: $34, crossed-out $43 (30 Sep 2026)
Suet Ball Holder
Maker's list price $14- Adds suet balls for woodpeckers and nuthatches
- Bird Buddy store: $14, crossed-out $19 (30 Sep 2026)
Smart Hummingbird Feeder Solar Roof
Maker's list price $59- For the Smart Hummingbird Feeder Pro without solar
- Bird Buddy store: $59, crossed-out $79 (30 Sep 2026)
Erva Bird Feeder Pole System
Maker's list price $211.99- 1-inch steel pole in 3 sections, 60 in high – fits the Bird Buddy pole mount
- 14.5-inch cylinder baffle included
- Four arms: camera feeder plus three more
WoodLink Wrap Around Squirrel Baffle, 18 in
Maker's list price $42.99- About 17.4 in wide – Audubon's 17-inch minimum
- Wraps around poles from 1/2 to 1-3/8 in, also shepherd's hooks
- Powder-coated steel
Pole or wall
Bird Buddy pole and mount: what works
Every Bird Buddy ships with a universal pole mount for 1-inch poles and a metal hanger; the pole is not included. Bird Buddy also describes a Nature Station pole system, 92 inches high with a squirrel baffle, in its help centre (Bird Buddy) – it was not in the US accessory shop on 30 September 2026. Any 1-inch feeder pole, such as the Erva set above, fits the mount. On a pole, squirrels are the real problem – these rules come from Audubon:
- Cone baffle at least 17 in in diameter below a pole feeder about 5 ft up; pole at least 10 ft from shrubs, trees or tall structures (Audubon).
- Audubon (Fall 2025): baffle 4–5 ft off the ground; set-up 8–10 ft from anything solid.
- Moving (spring-loaded) baffles give squirrels no grip: Squirrel Stopper baffles move up/down and side to side on 3 stainless springs.
- Check pole diameter: wrap-around baffles here fit 1/2 to 1-3/8 in poles; Squirrel Stopper standard up to 2 in; 4x4 posts need a post baffle.
More: feeder poles and baffles compared and keeping squirrels off a feeder camera.
Discount
20% off with Premium
Bird Buddy Premium members get 20% off products. If you buy a solar roof and a perch extender together, check whether a year of Premium is the cheaper route – see is Bird Buddy Premium worth it.
Questions
Bird Buddy accessories: questions
Does Bird Buddy sell a pole?
Bird Buddy's help centre describes a Nature Station pole system (92 in high, with ground stakes, arm and squirrel baffle); it was not listed in the US accessory shop on 30 September 2026. Every Bird Buddy comes with a universal pole mount for 1-inch poles, so a standard 1-inch feeder pole works.
What size pole fits a Bird Buddy?
The included universal pole mount fits 1-inch (2.5 cm) poles; the pole itself is not included (Bird Buddy).
How high should a Bird Buddy pole be?
About 5 feet to the feeder, with a cone baffle of at least 17 inches below it, 8–10 feet from trees, fences or roofs (Audubon).
Is the Bird Buddy solar roof worth it?
If the feeder gets direct sun, yes: at $59 it saves charging by USB-C. The Birdbuddy Pro Solar includes it and costs $65 more than the Pro.
Can I add suet to a Bird Buddy?
Yes – Bird Buddy sells a suet ball holder ($14) for its feeders.
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