nest box camera (1 Viewer)

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James Day

Well-known member

• May 16, 2007

• #1

I am looking to buy a camera/nest box for a primary school to use. Does anyne have any experience or recommendations? I am looking to buy a package, rather than a DIY job.
I have looked at the eco-watch and gardenature web sites, very different prices!
The eco-watch site offers an extra "teacher zone" whereas the Gardenature box can be swapped into a bird feeder later in the season.

Also I would like to get the picture onto the school web site.

I hope I am not repeating any previous threads

thanks

 

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gw4aurora

In eclipse

• May 16, 2007

• #2

Hi James,
Try Nature Cameras web site, I know somebody who has a wireless system from them and they are very happy with it.

Chris.

 

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sparrow99

New member

• May 18, 2007

• #3

Nest box camera

Hi James,

As you have probably found, there are a few around. Have you tried Handykam bird box camera kit. They seem to offer a complete kit for an amazing price. We bought one and have managed to get a pair of Blue tits to move in after a few days. I can imagine the nest box camera kit to be educative and lots of fun too.....we have found it very educative and we are considered 'old'. Then, you are never too old to learn.

Sparrow99

 

MASEY

Well-known member

• May 18, 2007

• #4

can you get wireless kits then?

would like one myself.
but do not want all the wires,

 

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James Day

Well-known member

• May 18, 2007

• #5

thanks for that information and welcome to BirdForum! Is the Handycam easy to set up?

 

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James Day

Well-known member

• May 18, 2007

• #6

Hi Masey, as far as I gather you connect a transmitter to the camera that is on the box. The transmitter can then be picked up on a "licence-free" frequency by you TV aerial. The problem can be the distance transmitted - sometimes quoted as 100m and often less! Also, if you want to go mains-free as well then there is the extra cost of a recgargable battery pack and spare battery.
There's a lot of choice hence my confusion and need for advice.

Check this out for info - from the above HandyKam web site - very useful.

http://www.handykam.com/information/wildlife-product-articles/wired-or-wireless-nestbox-camera.html

thanks Sparrow99

 

Last edited: May 18, 2007