It is now possible for you to watch the process from the first time the parent bird starts looking for a good place to build the nest, laying eggs, and through to the baby birds being raised.
For anyone who is passionate about attracting birds and wildlife to their garden they can now go that extra step and set themselves up as a budding David Attenborough with a camera bird box.
Nature watching is now a popular pastime in the UK thanks to programs including Springwatch and Autumwatch which document the lifecycle and events in the lives of birds and animals.
Available in black and white or color, these nest box cameras can also have infrared technology fitted for 24 hours viewing. The camera can be connected to your computer or television by wire or wireless for your viewing pleasure.
Although color models cost more than black and white ones do, they tend to give you better photographs. Although there are two options (cameras that are wireless and those that require a wire) generally the signal is stronger with the wired version.
Both wireless and plug in models have advantages and disadvantages; however, even with improved wireless technology, wired cameras get better signals in most cases. Because wires are attached to these cameras they may have limited places to conceal them , even-though they are a simple plug and play operation. Also it might be possible to drill a hole through a wall of the your home to run a wire to the television set.
You can set up a nest box at any time of the year but if you put it up in February then there is a good chance of it being occupied by Spring. If you have them set up by December, some birds are likely to roost there and to build nests there in the spring as well.
Put the birds' nest box in a quiet part of the garden and to deter predators place it at least 5m off the ground.
Bird boxes can be protected from bad weather, winds and direct sunlight, by placing them in a sheltered area, for example on a tree, post or fence.
For anyone who is passionate about attracting birds and wildlife to their garden they can now go that extra step and set themselves up as a budding David Attenborough with a camera bird box.
Nature watching is now a popular pastime in the UK thanks to programs including Springwatch and Autumwatch which document the lifecycle and events in the lives of birds and animals.
Available in black and white or color, these nest box cameras can also have infrared technology fitted for 24 hours viewing. The camera can be connected to your computer or television by wire or wireless for your viewing pleasure.
Although color models cost more than black and white ones do, they tend to give you better photographs. Although there are two options (cameras that are wireless and those that require a wire) generally the signal is stronger with the wired version.
Both wireless and plug in models have advantages and disadvantages; however, even with improved wireless technology, wired cameras get better signals in most cases. Because wires are attached to these cameras they may have limited places to conceal them , even-though they are a simple plug and play operation. Also it might be possible to drill a hole through a wall of the your home to run a wire to the television set.
You can set up a nest box at any time of the year but if you put it up in February then there is a good chance of it being occupied by Spring. If you have them set up by December, some birds are likely to roost there and to build nests there in the spring as well.
Put the birds' nest box in a quiet part of the garden and to deter predators place it at least 5m off the ground.
Bird boxes can be protected from bad weather, winds and direct sunlight, by placing them in a sheltered area, for example on a tree, post or fence.
About the Author:
Daisy E Bond is an ardent amateur ornitholigist and tells you about employing nest box cameras to get a much closer look at your quarry. More information can be found at CloseWatch
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