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Musically Inclined Bird Feeders

'The Bluebird's Duet' by Dundee Students Serenades Flying Friends

— June 4, 2012 — Art & Design
'The Bluebird's Duet' Created by Dundee Students is a whimsical wooden bird-feeder. The unique aspect about this creative creation is its ability to plays musical tunes, a wonderful welcome to the curious bluebirds who have ventured inside. The musically tuned creation is made from layered wood and dark wooden handles that are designed to hang from any tree.

When a bluebird bravely enters this miniature structure a distance sensor that has been attached on the inside signals its presence. The bird box then warmly welcomes the winged creature with a serenade of string quartet-inspired ballads. The device comes with predetermined timings, but they can be reset with your discretion.

The exterior of the Bluebirds duet is delightfully simple with a geometric pattern cut-out to allow sound to escape with ease. This invention just might encourage birds to mimic the songs played or whistle a tune of their own.
Trend Themes
1. Whimsical Bird Feeders - Designing bird feeders with unique and creative features, such as playing musical tunes, can create a delightful and interactive experience for both birds and bird enthusiasts.
2. Sensor-enabled Bird Feeders - Incorporating distance sensors in bird feeders can detect the presence of birds and trigger interactive features, adding a layer of technology to traditional bird feeding.
3. Interactive Bird Feeding Experiences - Creating bird feeders that engage birds through music and sound can enhance the overall feeding experience and encourage unique bird behaviors, such as mimicking songs.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Home Decor - Introducing innovative bird feeders with musical capabilities can disrupt the outdoor home decor industry by offering new and whimsical options for bird enthusiasts.
2. Pet and Wildlife Products - Incorporating technology-driven features like distance sensors and interactive music into bird feeders can disrupt the pet and wildlife product industry by providing enhanced experiences for bird owners and wildlife enthusiasts.
3. Educational Toys and Learning Tools - Developing sensor-enabled bird feeders that play music can create disruptive opportunities in the educational toys and learning tools industry, offering interactive and educational experiences for children and adults interested in birds and wildlife.
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