1 Birdfy feeder camera ($180 for basic model; birdfy.com) This smart bird feeder camera pings viewers—through an app—every time an avian visitor arrives. It offers high-resolution close-up shots and can identify more than 6,000 species.
2 Deck-mounted heated bird bath ($200 for 20-inch model; urbannaturestore.ca) Attracting birds to the backyard with a bird bath is a sure way to combat the winter blues. Plus, having ice-free water is helpful for the birds—they use it for drinking and bathing.
3 AVIA bird-friendly coffee ($20; cafebirdfriendly.org) What’s not to love in a cup of joe that helps birds and wildlife? This bird-friendly coffee grows under a canopy of trees rather than on cleared land, without pesticides, and preserves critical habitat for migratory birds. AVIA partners with local organizations and a portion of coffee sales go…
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Cottage Life (Digital) - 1 Issue, Winter 2024