Birds

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But since spring has returned, I am more often greeted with my favorite notification: “Rush hour at the feeder!” This message means a bird has visited [my family’s smart feeder](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoEMaPP0TeaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3Qtc21hcnQtYmlyZC1mZWVkZXIvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyNDA0MjgmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTIxNjYwJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQzMzg5NCZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE2NTAyNCZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmYnj0EuZuw9LWtSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~), and I’m in for a burst of unbridled delight. When my sisters and I first splurged on the Bird Buddy—a cheery, yellow house with a built-in camera that captures high-res footage of its visitors—as a gift for our dad, we bristled at the $300 price tag. But it has more than made up its worth in hours of joy and togetherness. I’m far from an ornithologist, but trust me: There is no more wholesome treat than an up-close-and-personal video of a Song Sparrow chowing down on seeds or a Tufted Titmouse perched delicately in the rain. Our family text thread is now full of pictures of first-time visitors and old regulars alike. And my phone is far from the only one popping off with avian chatter. Head of newsletters Sofia Sokolove’s group chat, normally full of dating horror stories and think-pieces, was consumed for weeks by the doves and other visitors to a friend’s Brooklyn fire escape [window bird feeder](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoEMaPP0TzaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9naWZ0cy9naWZ0cy1mb3ItbW90aGVyLWluLWxhdy8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDQyOCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMjE2NjAmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTY1MDI0JnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzcjYmlyZC13YXRjaGluZy1zdGF0aW9uVwNueXRCCmYnj0EuZuw9LWtSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~)—and the ensuing drama when a landlord demanded its removal. Appreciating birds is certainly no new phenomenon, but it seems to be having … [a bit of a moment right now](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoEMaPP0TnaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vMjAyNC8wMy8zMC9vcGluaW9uL2JpcmRpbmctc3ByaW5nLW1lcmxpbi1lYmlyZC5odG1sP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyNDA0MjgmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTIxNjYwJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQzMzg5NCZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE2NTAyNCZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmYnj0EuZuw9LWtSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~). Often things enter the zeitgeist for inexplicable (and annoying) reasons. But in the case of bird watching, it’s, well, a collective delight. Whether you’re looking through [binoculars](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoEMaPP0TbaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL3RoZS1iZXN0LWJpbm9jdWxhcnMvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyNDA0MjgmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTIxNjYwJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQzMzg5NCZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE2NTAyNCZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmYnj0EuZuw9LWtSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~), poring over a smart bird feeder app, or just marveling from your window, never underestimate the day-making joy of spotting a friend in flight. (And then texting your loved ones about it.) [The best smart bird feeder→](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoEMaPP0TeaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3Qtc21hcnQtYmlyZC1mZWVkZXIvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyNDA0MjgmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTIxNjYwJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQzMzg5NCZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE2NTAyNCZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmYnj0EuZuw9LWtSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. [Learn more ›](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoEMaPP0TFaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9hYm91dC8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDQyOCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMjE2NjAmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTY1MDI0JnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZiePQS5m7D0ta1IbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) [Upgrade your outdoor space](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoEMaPP0TbaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9raXRjaGVuLWRpbmluZy9lbnRlcnRhaW5pbmcvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyNDA0MjgmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTIxNjYwJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQzMzg5NCZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE2NTAyNCZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmYnj0EuZuw9LWtSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) [A lit set of smart LED string lights hung across an outdoor area.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoEMaPP0TbaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9saXN0cy9iZXR0ZXItYmFja3lhcmQtaWRlYXMvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyNDA0MjgmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTIxNjYwJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQzMzg5NCZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE2NTAyNCZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmYnj0EuZuw9LWtSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) [25 picks to beautify your backyard](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoEMaPP0TbaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9saXN0cy9iZXR0ZXItYmFja3lhcmQtaWRlYXMvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyNDA0MjgmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTIxNjYwJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQzMzg5NCZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE2NTAyNCZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmYnj0EuZuw9LWtSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) Including a hummingbird feeder and [smart string lights](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoEMaPP0TbaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9saXN0cy9iZXR0ZXItYmFja3lhcmQtaWRlYXMvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyNDA0MjgmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTIxNjYwJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQzMzg5NCZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE2NTAyNCZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmYnj0EuZuw9LWtSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~). [Two people relaxing at the Better Homes and Gardens Clayton Court 5-Piece Patio Dining Set with a pitcher of lemon water between them.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoEMaPP0TcaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtcGF0aW8tZnVybml0dXJlLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDI4Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMTY2MCZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0MzM4OTQmc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjUwMjQmdXNlcl9pZD02YzUzYjYzYThlM2ZhZDcwYWQ0ZWYxMzAwNDUyNzQzN1cDbnl0QgpmJ49BLmbsPS1rUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) [The best patio furniture](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoEMaPP0TcaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtcGF0aW8tZnVybml0dXJlLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDI4Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMTY2MCZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0MzM4OTQmc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjUwMjQmdXNlcl9pZD02YzUzYjYzYThlM2ZhZDcwYWQ0ZWYxMzAwNDUyNzQzN1cDbnl0QgpmJ49BLmbsPS1rUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) [Our favorite chairs, tables, loungers, and more](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoEMaPP0TcaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtcGF0aW8tZnVybml0dXJlLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDI4Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMTY2MCZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0MzM4OTQmc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjUwMjQmdXNlcl9pZD02YzUzYjYzYThlM2ZhZDcwYWQ0ZWYxMzAwNDUyNzQzN1cDbnl0QgpmJ49BLmbsPS1rUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~). [Several different dinnerware plates in multiple colors and patterns.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoEMaPP0ToaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL291ci1mYXZvcml0ZS1kaXNoZXMtZm9yLW91dGRvb3JzLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDI4Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMTY2MCZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0MzM4OTQmc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjUwMjQmdXNlcl9pZD02YzUzYjYzYThlM2ZhZDcwYWQ0ZWYxMzAwNDUyNzQzN1cDbnl0QgpmJ49BLmbsPS1rUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) [Outdoor t](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoEMaPP0ToaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL291ci1mYXZvcml0ZS1kaXNoZXMtZm9yLW91dGRvb3JzLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDI4Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMTY2MCZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0MzM4OTQmc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjUwMjQmdXNlcl9pZD02YzUzYjYzYThlM2ZhZDcwYWQ0ZWYxMzAwNDUyNzQzN1cDbnl0QgpmJ49BLmbsPS1rUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~)ableware we love Whether your style leans more modern or whimsical, [these durable dining sets](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoEMaPP0ToaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL291ci1mYXZvcml0ZS1kaXNoZXMtZm9yLW91dGRvb3JzLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDI4Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMTY2MCZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0MzM4OTQmc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjUwMjQmdXNlcl9pZD02YzUzYjYzYThlM2ZhZDcwYWQ0ZWYxMzAwNDUyNzQzN1cDbnl0QgpmJ49BLmbsPS1rUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) make al fresco meals more beautiful. [Plus: A cheaper way to bird watch](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoEMaPP0TdaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9naWZ0cy9naWZ0cy1mb3ItbW90aGVyLWluLWxhdy8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDQyOCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMjE2NjAmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTY1MDI0JnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZiePQS5m7D0ta1IbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) [An acrylic bird feeder with colorful birds and birdseed shot against a green backdrop.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoEMaPP0TdaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9naWZ0cy9naWZ0cy1mb3ItbW90aGVyLWluLWxhdy8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDQyOCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMjE2NjAmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTY1MDI0JnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZiePQS5m7D0ta1IbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) Photo: Marki Williams For an analog alternative to a smart feeder, our gift experts love this acrylic feeding house, which secures to the outside of a window. It holds up to 12 pounds of birds and seeds, thanks to four suction cups that really stay put. [As seen in our gift guide for mother-in-laws→](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoEMaPP0TdaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9naWZ0cy9naWZ0cy1mb3ItbW90aGVyLWluLWxhdy8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDQyOCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMjE2NjAmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTY1MDI0JnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZiePQS5m7D0ta1IbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) One last thing: Avian group chatter Photo: Brittney Ho Thanks for reading. You can reach the Wirecutter newsletters team at newsletters@wirecutter.com. We can’t always respond, but we do love to hear from you. Was this email kindly forwarded to you? 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