This video bird feeder is the surprise hit of Prime Day

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Brad Bourque Brad Bourque is a tech journalist and commerce writer based out of Portland, Oregon. He’s contributed to sites like Digital Trends, Business Insider, and WIRED.

I can understand why The Verge readers are flocking to the BirdBuddy deal we posted at the beginning of Prime Day.

The BirdBuddy Pro with Solar Panels is a wholesome upgrade for your yard, but the full price of $299 is tough to stomach. After all, the BirdBuddy is essentially a video doorbell and solar panels stuck to a bird feeder, something you could assemble yourself in an hour for under $100. Specialized features like bird recognition and naming are locked behind a subscription, so you’re looking at a potentially costly investment for your yard.

On the other hand, the discounted Prime Day price of $168 at Amazonis a lot more palatable — and probably why it’s been the most unexpected...

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