Backyard birds and other wildlife need a little extra help finding food, water, and shelter as the seasons change. That’s why we’ve teamed up with our friends at Birdfy to celebrate the nature lovers who go above and beyond to make their outdoor spaces a welcoming haven for local wildlife.
Whether you’ve spent years attracting birds to your garden or just beginning to welcome more wildlife into your garden, every effort counts, and we’d love to hear how you’re making a difference. Creating a wildlife-friendly backyard can make a real difference for the birds and other animals that visit. From keeping bird baths clean and choosing the right feeders to planting native flowers and shrubs and providing natural shelter, there are many ways to make your outdoor space a welcoming haven for local wildlife.
So, does your yard double as a local bird haven? We want to see it! Share photos of your setup, tell us the steps you’ve taken to support local wildlife, and let us know what inspires your passion for backyard conservation. Submit your entry below for a chance to win one of two exclusive prize packs from our friends at Birdfy!
About the Prizes
Birdfy was one of the early pioneers in the smart bird feeder industry, inspired by the wonder people experienced when sharing bird clips captured on their home security cameras. The team realized that if an ordinary camera could spark so much curiosity, imagine what a camera designed specifically for birds could do! Over the past 15+ years, Birdfy has developed an innovative range of smart bird feeders, birdhouses, bird baths, and hummingbird feeders equipped with cameras that offer a closer look at nature. These clever devices help us identify the birds and other wildlife visiting our yards, making it easier to observe, identify, and appreciate the wildlife right in our own backyards.
Birdfy is also committed to giving back to the birding community. Through the Birdfy Fund, which has raised more than $1 million, the company supports organizations focused on habitat restoration, preserving natural environments for birds, and establishing wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centers.
And now, you could bring those little moments of wonder closer to home! We’re giving away two Birdfy smart bird feeders with cameras, offering two lucky winners the chance to capture their own backyard bird stories and discover another fascinating world right outside their own window.
Ready to get a closer look at your feathered visitors? Scroll down to enter the contest for your chance to win!
Birdfy Feeder Metal 2 4K
With a retail value of $279.99, this smart feeder offers a front-row seat to nature’s show in any birder’s backyard. It features chew-proof, all-metal construction, dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity, and full-color night vision. Connect to the Birdfy app to view crisp 4K photos and videos anytime, anywhere. Easily save and share your favorite clips, and explore highlights from the Birdfy community.
Read more on Birdfy.com
Birdfy Bird Feeder Terra
Equipped with a built-in solar panel, this budget-friendly product is tailored for casual birders. It features a portrait video mode, enabling seamless sharing of enchanting birding moments on social media, where vertical videos are the sought-after content. The feeder also allows users to view captured videos in standard videos and in slow motion.
With a retail value of $149.99, the Birdfy Feeder Terra is available at Walmart.com.
How to Enter
Does your backyard give birds and other wildlife a helping hand? We’d love to see it! Share a photo of your wildlife-friendly space and tell us what inspires your efforts for a chance to win one of two Birdfy smart bird feeders with cameras. Enter the contest here!
Photos should showcase your own outdoor space and wildlife-friendly setup. Tell us what you’ve done to support local wildlife, whether that means adding native plants, specialty feeders, predator-proofing measures, or water sources. We’d also love to know what inspires your efforts! Is it a family tradition, a love of birdwatching, or simply a desire to make a difference for local wildlife?
*No purchase necessary. The Gardening Know How Fall 2026 Wildlife Gardening Giveaway opens at 00.00 EST on 1 November 2026 and closes at 23.59 EST on 30 November 2026. For details of how to enter, visit gardeningknowhow.com/americasbestbirdfriendlybackyard2026. Late or incomplete entries will be disqualified. Open to 18+ US residents only (excluding Guam, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, US military installations in foreign countries, or any other US territory where prohibited or restricted by law, and employees of Future Plc and its group of companies, Birdfy, and Netvue Inc. One entry per category per household. No automated entries allowed.
There will be one grand prize winner, who will receive a Birdfy Feeder Metal 2 4K, valued at $279.99, and one runner-up, who will receive a Birdfy Feeder Terra, valued at $149.99. All prizes are subject to availability.
The winners and runners-up will be selected from all valid entries received by a panel of judges. The overall competition winner, the winning entries in each category, and the runner-up photos may be featured in an editorial feature or buyer’s guide on GardeningKnowHow.com.
The winners will be notified by Future by email and/or telephone within 28 days of the closing date and will be required to provide details of a US delivery address. If no response is received within 28 days, an alternative winner will be selected. Future will deliver the prize. Future, Birdfy and Netvue, Inc. reserve the right to substitute any product with an alternative product of equivalent value. The prize is non-transferable and non-refundable. No cash alternative. Void where prohibited. Any person winning $2000 or more worth of prizes in a calendar year will receive IRS Form 1099 Prize value may be taxable, and winners are solely responsible for all applicable taxes. By taking part in this/competition], you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions, the competition rules at: www.futureplc.com/competition-rules/ and collection of personal data in accordance with Future’s privacy policy at: https://www.futureplc.com/privacy-policy/ .
