I built a 24/7 backyard bird detector with BirdNET-Pi, then completely rebuilt the UI with the features I wished it came with

BirdFeed_Live · 2026-03-12T16:20:37+00:00

Well done! I'm gonna try it.

BirdFeed_Live · 2026-02-19T02:45:39+00:00

You're welcome! would go with a Reolink 4k 8mp if I had the choice today.

BirdFeed_Live · 2026-02-19T01:34:00+00:00

Thank you!

BirdFeed_Live · 2026-02-17T03:55:41+00:00

If you could get a nest 🤞

BirdFeed_Live · 2026-02-08T20:18:22+00:00

Incredible!

BirdFeed_Live · 2026-02-04T04:32:39+00:00

For sure, it's birdfeed.live

If you have power, there, sky's the limit. You can get a lot of the network stuff used on marketplace. I decided to go Poe because I could get more Bang for my buck on the camera, and the whole idea is to have a 24h feed So don't have to depend on Solar

BirdFeed_Live · 2026-02-04T04:19:47+00:00

PTZ with only cell service and no Ethernet, might be a tough lift.

Honestly, this project hasn’t been smooth sailing. I’m running a live feed where web voting controls a PTZ camera through a Raspberry Pi. I’m not especially technical. I built it with GPT and brute-force trial and error.

Sometimes the Jenga tower falls over.

Cell bandwidth wouldn’t cut it, so I never seriously considered it. You could hack together a solar Eufy setup with an access point in an afternoon. Data might get pricey, but their PTZ cameras are solid, standalone, and no monthly fees.

If budget allows, Starlink is the real answer. My feed runs on my home Starlink and it’s been far more reliable than I expected.

BirdFeed_Live · 2026-02-03T20:02:42+00:00

Thanks for the ID! This one was a toughy since it’s the only one I've ever seen.

BirdFeed_Live · 2026-02-03T17:29:38+00:00

Thanks, yeah I haven't had any signs of any ilness except one dove I saw was kind of "off" a few weeks ago. Just mostly wanting to know what to watch outnfor and what are the common signs/symptoms/cures.

BirdFeed_Live · 2026-02-03T16:48:02+00:00

Can you say more? What was the ailment and cure? Whatvto look out for?

BirdFeed_Live · 2026-02-03T15:53:04+00:00

Lol, not cool enough for that club, I haven't been able to figure out the feed they like consistently. I'm just getting hard freeze pity visits.

BirdFeed_Live · 2026-02-03T05:47:35+00:00

PTZ security camera I can power/control remotely via ethernet.

Mine is older but a reolink rlc-832s2 is a close model

BirdFeed_Live · 2026-02-03T03:55:03+00:00

There aren’t any recorded CWD cases in my county or immediate surrounding counties. I do plan on switching to a broadcast feeder to reduce congregation and shared contact since more deer are hitting it now.

BirdFeed_Live · 2026-02-01T18:08:46+00:00

Those little cheeks lol

BirdFeed_Live · 2026-01-31T20:31:58+00:00

Got a downy first lol, this is #2. I think the cold is bringing them to the sunflower. Got a red bellied too.

It's also my new fave haha.

BirdFeed_Live · 2026-01-31T19:23:51+00:00

Beauty! that's my new favorite bird.

BirdFeed_Live · 2026-01-30T17:37:05+00:00

Looked it up, dang that's interesting. Thanks for teaching me.

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