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Birdfy, a leading innovator in smart birdwatching solutions, will return to the 2026 Biggest Week in American Birding as one of the festival sponsors.  The brand has prepared to showcase its newly-launched birdwatching innovation and award-winning devices to appeal to budding birders and birding enthusiasts. Its designated Global Consultant and Brand Ambassador will also be on site to lead field trips, share conservation insights and present demonstrations of Birdfy's smart devices. This year, the Biggest Week takes place at the Maumee Bay State Park Lodge and Conference Center in Oregon, Ohio, between May 8 and 17. The festival will feature field trips, presentations, Birder's Marketplace, and other fascinating birding programs. The 2025 Biggest Week attracted 2,600 participants from across the globe, with more than 200 field trips and 78 programs. Time to Shine With Brand New and Award-Studded Birding Devices At the festival, Birdfy will showcase its lineup of smart birdwatching products, spanning smart bird feeders, bird baths, birdhouses, and creative add-ons. Among them, the Birdfy Feeder Metal 2 (4K) is the first Birdfy smart device on the market to feature 4K video recording. The Metal 2 smart feeder, which debuted in April, delivers an immersive birding experience through presenting stunning 4K nature shows in every birder's backyard. Built with birds' well-being in mind, the new device prides itself on all-metal construction that ensures long-lasting durability, and a beechwood perch offering comfortable grips for feathery friends. Its support for dual-band Wi-Fi networks means easy setup. A high-performance external antenna guarantees smooth streaming in larger yards. The Birdfy Bath Pro, an award-winning innovation, will also be on display at the Marketplace this year. It is an all-mighty, bird-friendly innovation delivering the ultimate birdwatching experience. Featuring a dual-lens camera, the solar-powered device can capture all splashy moments with its wide-angle lens and 2K auto-tracking lens. As a sustainable "puddle," it caters to birds of all sizes with multi-level perches. The Bath Pro was named a Special Mention on TIME's 2025 Best Inventions list and won the CES 2026 Best of Innovation award. Attendees at the 2026 Biggest Week can also experience other advanced Birdfy products first-hand. They include the fan-favorite Birdfy Feeder and the brand's flagship products, Birdfy Feeder 2 Pro and Birdfy Feeder 2 Duo. The classic bestseller, Birdfy Feeder, now supports 2K video recording owing to a major firmware upgrade in late 2025. Equipped with dual-lens cameras, both flagship models of the Birdfy Feeder 2 Series capture enchanting moments of wild birds from multiple angles, elevating birdwatching experiences. Birdfy Global Consultant and Ambassador to Bring Enriched Festival Experiences This year, Birdfy Global Consultant Matthew Young and Brand Ambassador Gary Herritz will share birding and conservation insights at the festival. As part of the You Drive/We Lead program, Gary Herritz will serve as an expert guide for birding field trips between May 9-17. Bird lovers can enjoy a fun, joyful three-hour birding trip, while driving their own vehicles. On the trip, birders can take away useful birding tips and learn from the knowledgeable birding guide about different species of feathery friends. Featured as a speaker in the Spotlight program, Matthew Young will deliver a presentation titled "Orchids and Conservation across the Great Lakes and Northeast" scheduled at the MB Lodge Starboard on May 11. It will cover more than 70 orchid species across the region, introducing the rarest species and conservation efforts to save them. Meet Birdfy at 2026 Biggest Week Visit Birdfy at Booth #11 in the Marketplace area. Birdfy is thrilled to showcase its latest innovations, award-winning devices, and flagship products, creating an immersive and unmatched experience for birders of all levels. Apart from the above-mentioned, the 2026 Biggest Week will offer a series of birding programs, ranging from birding and photography workshops to book launches and signings. Participants can also attend special events, such as Everything Bird Trivia and Birder Prom. For more information, please visit www.birdfy.com or contact press@birdfy.com

Birdfy officially announces the unveiling of their new and innovative Birdfy Feeder Metal 2 (4K), its most advanced feeder to date and the company’s first to feature 4K ultra-high-definition video. Designed to meet the real needs of modern bird lovers, the Metal 2 blends vivid visual clarity, intelligent features, and durable construction to create a more meaningful and accessible way to experience backyard birdwatching. The Birdfy Feeder Metal 2 (4K) is now available to order at Birdfy.com. With the Metal 2, Birdfy redefines what a smart bird feeder can be — not just a device for observation, but a gateway to deeper connection with nature. The feeder captures every feather, movement, and interaction in crisp 4K detail, transforming everyday bird visits into rich, cinematic moments. A Front-Row Seat to Nature’s 4K Show The Birdfy Feeder Metal 2 (4K) offers users a front-row seat to the natural world, delivering a crystal-clear view of backyard birds in stunning detail. From the shimmer of feathers in the morning light to subtle behaviors at the feeder, users can experience birdwatching in a way that feels both vivid and immediate. Purpose-built for close-range viewing, the feeder is optimized specifically for backyard birding. Its wide-angle perspective provides a complete view of visiting birds without distortion, ensuring a natural and enjoyable viewing experience. The result is a more authentic connection—one that brings users closer to the beauty of everyday wildlife. Smarter Discovery with OrniSense AI At the heart of the Metal 2 experience is Birdfy OrniSense, a next-generation AI system that transforms birdwatching into a more interactive and intelligent activity. Powered by advanced language models, OrniSense goes beyond simple identification to provide a richer understanding with each avian visit. The system can recognize more than 6,000 bird species and deliver real-time insights, helping users identify and learn about their feathered visitors as they arrive. More importantly, it creates a more engaging experience—turning each sighting into a story and making birdwatching feel dynamic, personal, and rewarding. Always Connected, Never Missing a Moment Birdfy’s mature mobile app ensures users stay connected to their backyard activity at all times. Real-time notifications alert users whenever birds visit, so no moment goes unnoticed. Users can easily capture, save, and share clips, creating a personal archive of experiences or connecting with Birdfy’s growing community of bird enthusiasts. Enhanced connectivity further improves the experience. With support for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi networks, the Metal 2 adapts seamlessly to modern home environments, reducing setup challenges and improving overall reliability. A high-performance external antenna extends signal range, ensuring smooth streaming even in larger yards or more remote outdoor settings. Built for Birds, Designed for Life Outdoors The Birdfy Feeder Metal 2 (4K) is engineered with both birds and users in mind. Its chew-proof, all-metal construction provides long-lasting durability, while a natural Moss Green finish allows it to blend harmoniously into outdoor environments—helping birds feel safe and undisturbed. Thoughtful design details enhance comfort for visiting birds, including natural wood perches that provide a stable, welcoming landing spot. At the same time, the feeder is built for year-round performance, with a weather-resistant design that stands up to changing conditions. Ease of use is central to the experience. Tool-free installation, intuitive setup, and flexible mounting options—including a new pole-top configuration—make it simple for users to position the feeder for the best possible view. A New Standard for Smart Birdwatching With the introduction of the Metal 2, Birdfy continues to push the boundaries of how people interact with nature at home. By combining advanced imaging, intelligent insights, and user-friendly design, the company is making birdwatching more immersive, accessible, and enjoyable than ever before. About Birdfy Birdfy — a leading innovator in smart birdwatching solutions — is committed to presenting impactful and cutting-edge smart products to redefine the birdwatching landscape. Tailored for bird lovers of all levels, its product lines span smart bird feeders, bird baths, birdhouses, and innovative add-ons. These devices provide effortless backyard birdwatching, detailed capture, and AI bird species ID identification on users' phones or tablets.  For more information, please visit www.birdfy.com or contact press@birdfy.com.

Birdfy — a leading innovator in smart birdwatching solutions — announced the Birdfy Feeder Metal 2 (4K), a prominent addition to its smart birdwatching lineup. The brand new smart feeder can deliver a crisp 4K view of feathered friends, taking backyard birdwatching to a whole new level. This debut marks a major milestone for Birdfy, expanding the innovator's AI-powered offerings for smart birdwatching. It is the first 4K smart feeder that the team released in the market. With a bird-first design, the new product offers a smart birdwatching experience true to all nature lovers. Crystal-Clear 4K Details Connect Birders to Nature The Metal 2 smart feeder can document and present every birder's backyard — the bustling haven for feathered friends — in crisp 4K videos. High-resolution imagery showcases avian visits in a crystal-clear fashion, presenting each wingbeat and every shiny feather in pristine, true-to-life detail. Specifically designed for close-range capturing, the new model delivers a wide-angle view of stunning wild birds without distortion. It offers bird lovers an unmatched front-row seat to the nature show right on their doorstep. Powered by Birdfy OrniSense, An Innovative Smart Birdwatching AI The Birdfy Feeder Metal 2 (4K) is powered by Birdfy OrniSense, the world's first birdwatching AI built on large language models. As an upgraded AI, OrniSense acts like a digital ornithologist. It truly understands the visual content, biological features of wild birds, and the context of avian visits. With it, the Metal 2 smart feeder distinguishes itself as an intelligent, conversational birding companion. This built-in AI recognizes over 6,000 bird species, bringing the world of wild birds to the fingertips of every nature lover. Tapping into the powerful features of AI reasoning, each identification goes beyond a simple species label to deliver a unique, contextual birdwatching experience. The team is continuously rolling out the full features of Birdfy OrniSense in staged phases, with more updates scheduled for release in the upcoming months. A Nature-Inspired, Durable Design for Bird Lovers Crafted with the well-being of birds in mind, the Metal 2 smart feeder presents the smart birdwatching experience that stays true to all birders. The chew-proof, all-metal construction ensures long-lasting durability for outdoor use. Its adjustable, beechwood perches offer comfortable grips for feathered friends. In the nature-inspired color of Moss Green, this new device blends seamlessly into any backyard or natural environment. Availability The Birdfy Feeder Metal 2 (4K) will be available for order soon on the Birdfy website. Get product updates and an early-bird discount at Birdfy.com. About Birdfy Birdfy — a leading innovator in smart birdwatching solutions — has gained momentum in creating impactful and cutting-edge smart products to redefine the birdwatching landscape since 2020. Tailored for bird lovers of all levels, it offers a wide variety of product lines, including smart bird feeders, bird baths, birdhouses, and other accessories. It is committed to making smart birdwatching experiences fun, joyful, and accessible to every birder.