All Bird Buddy app users have access to additional features that enhance the app experience at no additional cost. Learn more about these features in this article.
Currently, Enhanced Experience includes:
You can find the Enhanced Experience section in the Settings menu:
- Open the Bird Buddy App
- Go to Settings: Tap on the Settings icon on the bottom navigation bar
- Scroll past the list of your feeders, guest feeders, and BB Explore feeders
- You will find both features of Enhanced Experience above "Premium experience"
- Availability: Both features are available free of charge and can be turned on or off
Ignored visitors
Personalize your birdwatching experience by choosing specific species to ignore on feeders you own, allowing Bird Buddy to focus on the visitors you’re most interested in.
- Enable the feature: Activate Ignored Visitors in the Enhanced Experience section.
- Select Species to Ignore: Choose which species to filter out of your notifications and postcards.
- Mystery Visitors: Avoid surprises from unknown visitors and filter out unrecognized species.
- Apply Settings Across Guests: Choose whether to apply these Ignored visitors settings to your feeder guests.
Read more about this feature here: Ignored Visitors.
Pet Alert
Ensure a peaceful coexistence of your backyard birds with household or neighborhood pets that might pose a natural threat to birds. Receive alerts when cats are nearby or have access to your feeder. Know when it’s time to move your Bird Buddy to a safer spot to protect your backyard birds.
- Enable the feature: Toggle the feature in the “Enhanced experience” section.
- Predator Alerts: Get notified if a cat is detected near your feeder.
- Safety Tips: Receive recommendations on safely positioning your feeder.
- Mark Feeder as Safe: When a cat is detected, you’ll be asked to confirm your feeder is placed safely away from pets.
Read more about birds & cats here: https://mybirdbuddy.com/birds-and-cats/.