Known for its smart bird feeders, Bird Buddy has finally launched a smart nature observatory called the Wonder Blocks, along with the AI-powered Petal camera, after having teased them at CES 2025. The Wonder Blocks is a smart modular habitat system for pollinators. Paired with the detachable Petal camera, it observes and narrates the nature buzzing around you. Together, Wonder Blocks and Petal create a unique nature observatory, which is launched on Kickstarter today.
Wonder Blocks is a modular system that allows people to create thriving ecosystems for pollinators right in their backyard, garden, or balcony without much fuss. This habitat includes food, shelter, and water for species like bees, butterflies, and small birds such as hummingbirds.
Franci Zidar, co-founder and CEO of Bird Buddy, says, “Following two incredibly successful Bird Buddy Kickstarter campaigns and the fulfillment of over 500,000 orders, we’re thrilled to be back with…Wonder Blocks.. which is more than just observing nature — it’s about understanding it and helping it thrive. This is conservation made accessible, emotional, and intelligent.”
The Wonder Blocks system has a sleek, magnetic trellis frame that anchors the different habitat modules and accessories. This includes butterfly feeders, hummingbird feeders, shelters, and the Petal camera.
The Bee Habitat offers a safe haven for solitary bees, emphasizing the conservation of endangered pollinators. The included Bee Observatory is a dedicated observational space for the pollinators. You can mount the Petal inside to record and learn from their hidden lifestyle in a protected way.
The Wonder Blocks features the Stream, a built-in micro water feature providing hydration to pollinators and becoming a soothing centerpiece in your outdoor space. It also includes the Habitat, a self-watering smart planter to promote local biodiversity.
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The Petal camera identifies more than 2,000 species in real time, including pollinators, birds, and native plants. The cherry on the cake? The AI-powered camera can transform moments into BBC-style mini documentaries with its built-in storytelling engine called the Nature’s Voice. It has a dual-lens system to capture everything from sweeping activity to minute details. The camera has a Nature Intelligence feature that detects behavior patterns and environmental changes, such as nesting or plant stress, and delivers timely alerts.
The Wonder Blocks offers a unique blend of physical habitat design with intelligent observation. You can identify species, note their behavioral insights, and personalize biodiversity tracking to help you support the wildlife around you. Petal and Wonder Blocks are currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter, where you can preorder one smart nature observatory (Habitat, a Petal camera, and an Observation Pole) for an early bird discount at $299, with shipping expected in mid-2026. If you want just the Petal camera, it can be yours for $129.
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how long will it take to get to me in Michigan?
Hi Abby, the project is currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter. The estimated deliveries will start in June 2026. Hope that helps. Thanks.