# About | Bird Feeder Camera Guide > About Bird Feeder Camera Guide: an independent, research-based buyer's guide to smart bird feeders with cameras, with comparisons, backyard birding tools and… - Source: https://birdfeedercameraguide.com/about/ - Markdown version: https://birdfeedercameraguide.com/about.md --- # About Bird Feeder Camera Guide Bird Feeder Camera Guide is an independent buyer's guide to smart bird feeders with cameras: seed feeders and hummingbird feeders that record visits, send alerts and, on most models, name the species with AI. The category is young and moving fast. Products get renamed between announcement and launch, the cheapest listings often hide a subscription, and the things that decide whether you'll enjoy a camera feeder (Wi-Fi at the spot, sun on the panel, squirrels, the right seed for the birds you have) are easy to overlook. We publish detailed comparisons, a true cost calculator, a feeder matcher, a placement checker and a "which birds will I attract?" tool so you can pick the right feeder and get birds in front of it. ## How we research We haven't tested these feeders ourselves. We compile manufacturer specifications, live Amazon listings, membership pages and professional hands-on reviews (from outlets such as Tom's Guide, TechRadar, MacRumors, Digital Camera World and The Gadgeteer), then cross-check claims: camera resolution, what the free plan really includes, battery and solar, Wi-Fi bands, seed capacity and squirrel defenses. When a result comes from a test, we name the outlet. When sources disagree or a maker doesn't publish a figure, we say so instead of guessing. Our birding advice follows the Cornell Lab of Ornithology (Project FeederWatch and All About Birds) and Audubon. The full process, including how our 10-point scores work, is on our [how we research](https://birdfeedercameraguide.com/how-we-research/) page. ## What's on Bird Feeder Camera Guide 16 product reviews, 25 buying guides and comparisonsand 5 free tools, all written and maintained by the Bird Feeder Camera Guide editorial team. Start with the [guides hub](https://birdfeedercameraguide.com/guides/) or the [tools](https://birdfeedercameraguide.com/tools/). ## Editorial independence - Our rankings come from the published method on [how we research](https://birdfeedercameraguide.com/how-we-research/). Brands cannot pay for placement. ## Keeping information current Specs, models and prices change. Every guide and review shows its last-updated date, prices are labelled approximate, and we recommend confirming the live price and specs on the retailer page before you buy. ## Corrections and feedback Found an error, an outdated spec or a product we should cover? Email[hello@birdfeedercameraguide.com](mailto:hello@birdfeedercameraguide.com) or use the [contact page](https://birdfeedercameraguide.com/contact/). We review every report and correct the page when it's confirmed.