Erva Tool & Die - Bird House Mounting Bracket with Keyhole Openings

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We have previously looked at the where to hang and how to maintain a nest box. Now we’d like to get down to the details, and take a look at the actual process of putting the box up. If you’re installing a hole-fronted bird box, it should be set securely at two to four metres high. Which direction to face your bird box Pros: Great image quality and camera build. Very easy to set up thanks to instructions, can be used on smartphones and tablets.

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Height: Different species have different preferences for the heights at which they will build their nests (see list below). Higher houses unattached to trees or posts that can be climbed are generally safer from feral cats and similar predators, but they can be more difficult to mount, clean, and monitor. It is most important that the house is mounted safely and securely, even if the height may not be ideal or convenient for birders. Installing a camera into bird nesting boxes is an excellent way to watch nature in your garden. Placing a bird box camera in your garden can provide you with amazing insights into the life of birds that is not usually seen. So, what should you consider when buying bird box camera and how do you go about installation? Before you start

The camera is also fitted with infrared, allowing for night and low light viewing. Just note that you may have to do a little sanding when you receive the box, as the hole cuts can be a little rough. Available with varying cable length options of 10, 15, 20 and 30 meters. For the best quality finish, we would recommend hiring a professional carpenter or handyman to not only build your bird boxes but to ensure that they are secured safely to a tree or your house, wherever you may decide. All cameras need some form of power source, as they cannot operate on unicorn pixie dust. While sometimes they can be powered by batteries this is not recommended because battery lives tend to be low and you don’t want to be regularly disturbing the nest box when you are changing batteries. Mains power supplies are the only reliable way of powering the cameras 24/7. This does mean you need to run a cable from the nearest power source to the box. This isn’t always convenient for some, but you can buy power extension cables inexpensively, which can be buried underground and hidden away. An alternative to using a nail or screw is to tie the box to the tree. Wire and synthetic twine both work well and, if boxes are tied loosely, they can be edged upwards as the tree grows. Boxes can also be hung from a horizontal branch if they come with a suitable hanger ( e.g. Schwegler 1B). Fixing to a fence Eco Starling Nest Box

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Now your lines are drawn, it’s time to carefully cut the planks using the saw. Be sure to make clean and precise lines to avoid any issues when putting the box together. On the front section, take the hole cutter and bore a circular entrance with a circumference of 3.2cm. This is what the birds will use to fly in and out of their new home.Before choosing the type of camera you need to work out the distance between the nest box and your viewing area. This is because wireless cameras have limitations in terms of range and it will also inform you how much cabling you need to run. Even wireless cameras need a power source, so measure the distance from the box to your TV, computer or network router. Which type of camera to choose? Incredibly easy to set up, this set has everything you need to get going. The nestbox is made with FSC timber from certified renewable and properly managed sources. Plus, it is suitable for many species, including blue tits, great tits and sparrows. It can also be converted to an open front nestbox for birds such as robins, wrens and pied wagtails. Review comment: “This is a lovely little camera that works beautifully. The IR lights are on all of the time for some reason although for nest boxes, this is not a problem… Taking this lens well beyond its design specification, it will focus down to 1mm or thereabouts (the quality at the edges starts to fade a little by then but who cares when you can do this and the front of the lens starts to come into focus)… In all, an excellent bird box camera.” Monitoring and Cleaning: No matter which birds will be using the house, birders must be able to access the house regularly for proper cleaning and, if desired, to monitor any hatchlings. Mount the house where there is sturdy, level ground below if a stool or ladder will be required to reach it.

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Take your base piece of wood and nail the two side pieces to it first. Then, attach the front to the base and sides too, nailing them all together so they feel sturdy. To improve daytime light levels inside the box to enhance colour images on the camera an LED lamp can be installed that doesn’t disturb the birds. Why do I have to run power cables? Having birds nest in your garden is an excellent way of bringing more wildlife into your garden. Rather than hoping for a bird to nest in a tree or bush, a correctly placed bird box is an attractive piece of real estate for a home-making bird. Where to put your nesting bird box

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Bird box cameras provide you with a great new way to enjoy the wildlife in your garden. The chance to look into the nesting life of our nation’s birdlife is a treat for everyone: from those with a passing interest in nature to dedicated birdwatchers and twitchers. If you don’t want to run chunky cabling across your garden, then analogue wireless cameras are a potential solution around this. These cameras provide a range of up to 25 to 30 metres so if you need to transmit any further than this then you may wish to consider another option. Remember that wireless cameras still need to be powered by the mains. Another thing to be wary of is interference from other devices that use the same frequencies, such as Wi-Fi. Speaking of which… Wi-Fi camera External surfaces treated with water-based non-toxic non-volatile wood treatment, with active constituent natural borate mineral salt. For the last section, mark 25cm on one side (the remaining length should be 20cm), and 20cm on the other side (the remaining length should be 25cm). Then, take the ruler and join the marks together to make a diagonal line Step three: Cut the plank