Odds are, at this point you’ve probably seen or know someone who has a smart bird feeder. A Word on Squirrels AccordionItemContainerButton LargeChevron Photograph: Kat Merck As is the case with any bird feeder, squirrels love to eat at smart bird feeders, which are not squirrel-proof, regardless of marketing claims. However, most of the smart feeders we’ve tested are just as sturdy, if not in some cases sturdier, than analog bird feeders. The yard where I test smart feeders year-round is lousy with the large and persistent rodents, and the squirrel damage I’ve sustained on test feeders has been minor. —Medea GiordanoBest Smart Hummingbird FeederPhotograph: Kat Merck Bird Buddy Pro Smart Solar Hummingbird Feeder $259 AmazonBird Buddy is known for its user-friendliness and thoughtful app, and its new Pro Smart Hummingbird Feeder is no exception.