New nestbox cam

[Elizabeth B]

We now have a camera in a third box, but this gives side-on views. There is also a camera showing views from above, but it's an old one that only works intermittently. We're thinking of replacing it before the nesting season starts - it's the one that has been used in Box1 for 6 years.

Here's a pic from the new camera - there are more on our bluetit website, Monday 15th Jan (cont), where there is also info about the set-up.

Malcolm & Elizabeth's Bluetit Pages

[Wild-Woman]

Originally Posted by Elizabeth B

We now have a camera in a third box, but this gives side-on views. There is also a camera showing views from above, but it's an old one that only works intermittently. We're thinking of replacing it before the nesting season starts - it's the one that has been used in Box1 for 6 years.

Here's a pic from the new camera - there are more on our bluetit website, Monday 15th Jan (cont), where there is also info about the set-up.

Malcolm & Elizabeth's Bluetit Pages

Wow! I'll be tuning in when things get going in the box Elizabeth. I checked out our school one, ready for kick-off. Wish we could stream pictures like yours. It's such a fantastic tool for education.

[Kev Lewis]

The iCode system is ideal for this type of multi-camera system. It is the same system that I use at the Barn Owl Centre. Nice to see some good quality cameras being used Elizabeth as this is where most systems are let down. I've just installed aa AXIS network IP camera and IR lighting running via a wireless ethernet bridge at the bungalow I'm renting. Access the Camera here if you wish to see the setup. Username is guest, password is password

[Elizabeth B]

We are working on "Plan B" for the new box! The bluetit that visits regularly several times a day (almost certainly the one that roosts there every night) is not happy about the piece of glass that separates the nesting compartment from the camera section. It frequently displays to its reflection, as shown by the views from the top and side cameras here.

[cherrybee]

Wow what fantastic still photos from the camera They are so lovely and clear

[Madz]

Great work Elizabeth. Look forward to more of these.

Madz

[John]

They are certainly excellent images Elizabeth. You certainly have a good set up going there. I look forward to when the breeding season is well under way.

John

[PeetieM]

Fantastic nesting action going on in Box1 at the moment.
Thanks Elizabeth for the opportunity to see this.

Pete

[Lincs Yellowbelly]

Watching a Great Tit having a good old prene in Box1 at the minute, with a little nesting material on the floor great clear images and a insight you don't usually get