Kristen Bell has this smart backyard accessory in common with Jennifer Garner – it's a modern-day must-have for any bird lovers

It's been five months since Jennifer Garner shared her bird watching hobby with the world via Instagram – and in that time, she's found good company.

Kristen Bell is the most recent figure to prove that celebrities can enjoy the same small pleasures as the rest of us, sharing that she's just purchased a smart bird feeder to take photos of the creatures in her backyard. It happens to be the exact same one as Garner's, emphasizing this is a model we can trust.

In the clip, Bell shares that the purchase of the Bird Buddy smart feeder was a result of 'doom-scrolling' in bed for two hours – in which time, she was subjected to ads that tempted her to part with her money. 'These ads, they come in hard, they come in fast, they’re very convincing,' she jokes.

'So far, in the last two hours, I have purchased this car vacuum that has, apparently, NASA-level suction, this balance board, and this electric bird feeder [available on Amazon] – which takes glamor shots of the creatures in your backyard while they’re snacking. They make it so easy. I didn’t need any of this when I woke up this morning, but now it’s on its way to my house.' With endorsements from both Bell and Garner, we don't need much more convincing to follow suit – but Amazon just made it even easier for us. It's currently discounted,

Equipped with artificial intelligence, Bell's bird feeder recognizes over 1000 bird species (yes, even the ultra-rare ones you always wondered about). The solar-powered camera bird feeder features a practical solar roof that continuously charges your Bird Buddy when the sun comes out – so you don't need to worry about keeping it charged to keep track of your bird visitors.

Plus, experts explain that installing a feeder like this is one of the best things you can do to encourage more bird activity in your yard.

'What better way to begin attracting birds to your garden than with food? Place bird feeders filled with suet balls, berries or seeds where they’ll be most effective- amidst trees or bushes or behind a wall where they won’t be blown by the wind. Remember to place them high up as well, preventing other animals from reaching them and keeping the birds safe,' comments garden expert Daniel Scholfield.

Alongside the feeder, choosing plants for birds also invites more activity around your home.

'Bird feeders aren’t the only food sources you can place in your garden to attract birds; there’s plenty of natural ones, too,' Scholfield comments.

'Plants such as rowan, hawthorn, and holly are great for this, providing not just a great food source but also somewhere for birds to shelter and nest. Ivy and honeysuckle are also great for the same reasons! Alternatively, you can brighten up your garden with wildflowers, which will attract insects for the birds to feast on.'

Alongside the Bird Buddy, we recommend these alternatives (also available from Amazon) below.