Category Archives: Bird Feeder

Wi-Fi Bird Feeder – Repairs 1

Posted on 25/02/2026 by AlanM52

Feeder back in the workshop after it was toppled over with a broken leg by several Cockies zooming in from the same direction to make a landing! Damage up top as well with broken bits scattered over the lawn lol. … Continue reading →

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Wi-Fi Bird Feeder repairs

Posted on 11/02/2026 by AlanM52

Cockatoos – Very smart and their beaks are like surgical instruments and… can switch modes between dexterous and turbo power.

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Bird feeder modifications 4

Posted on 30/11/2024 by AlanM52

Charlie along with other partners in damage, attempting to get to the covered feed tray, hacked away at the feed cover until it was ripped away from the servo actuator arm and ended up on the lawn. Yep… it’s back … Continue reading →

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Wi-Fi Bird Feeder modifications – Part 3

Posted on 16/11/2024 by AlanM52

Back out in the front yard for testing and if all ok I’ll give the new timber a spray with Brunswick Green. The wi-fi bird feeder is back out in the front yard – for testing.

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Wi-Fi Bird Feeder modifications – Part 2

Posted on 15/11/2024 by AlanM52

In this session we pick up from where we downed tools and start by cutting out the square and circular sections. We finished the last session here, with the board marked out it’s time to grab the jigsaw.

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Wi-Fi Bird Feeder modifications – Part 1

Posted on 15/11/2024 by AlanM52

* Provide more standing room * More protection from damage * Support feed cover in open position After my morning rounds we are moving the feeder into the workshop.

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Wi-Fi Bird Feeder update

Posted on 10/11/2024 by AlanM52

Due to a lack of sunlight I have been powering the bird feeder with a 240V extension which I bring in under cover each night. Decided it’s time once again to power the feeder with the solar panel setup.   … Continue reading →

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Wi-Fi Bird feeder Part 3A

Posted on 25/10/2023 by AlanM52

Components are sitting on two fence palings that I dressed in the planer/jointer machine. Thinking… shuffling things around.

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Wi-Fi Bird Feeder- Part 1

Posted on 23/10/2023 by AlanM52

I still have things to do with the Wi-Fi Chicken Door, refinements and also need to paint. Taking a break from that and starting a Wi-Fi bird feeder. This is for our Bluey the rose-ringed parakeet AKA ringneck parrot. Bluey … Continue reading →

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