How it works
Feeder Rater uses Google Gemini AI to analyze a photo of your bird feeder setup, score it across 10 factors, and tell you exactly which birds you can attract and how to get more of them. You can try one analysis without creating an account.
Step 1
Photograph your setup
Take or upload a photo of your feeder and the surrounding area. Include as much of the setup as possible. Nearby trees, water sources, and ground coverage all factor into the score. Good lighting and a steady shot give the most accurate result.
Works from any phone camera. No special equipment needed.
Step 2
Gemini AI scores 10 factors
Your photo is sent securely to our backend, which passes it to Google Gemini with a structured prompt. Gemini evaluates 10 distinct factors and returns a score for each (out of 10), plus an overall score out of 100.
Feeder Type
Tube, hopper, platform, or suet cage suitability for target species.
Feeder Condition
Structural integrity, damage, and wear that affects usability.
Seed Quality
Mix variety, freshness, and suitability for local birds.
Water Source
Presence, proximity, and apparent freshness of water.
Shelter & Cover
Nearby trees, shrubs, and escape routes for bird safety.
Predator Safety
Baffles, cages, and deterrents against cats and squirrels.
Window Distance
Distance from windows that pose a bird-strike risk.
Number of Feeders
Variety and count of feeding stations in the yard.
Area Cleanliness
Ground debris, old seed, and mold around the feeder area.
Environment
Overall yard appeal: plantings, habitat quality, and setting.
Step 3
Get your results
Every analysis returns three things alongside the score breakdown:
What's working
The specific things your current setup is already doing well, so you know what not to change.
Areas to improve
Ranked list of changes that will have the biggest impact on attracting more species.
Birds you'll attract
The specific bird species most likely to visit your setup based on how it's currently configured.
Privacy & data
Your photos stay yours
Signed-in photos are stored securely in AWS S3 and tied to your account. Delete any analysis anytime and the photo is removed. Guest tries are stored briefly and expire automatically. We never use your photos to train AI models.
See our Privacy Policy for full details.
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