Audubon Birdcam - Motion Activated Digital Wildlife Camera
Detailed Description
Makes a great gift for Christmas
Take bird watching to a new level… for backyard birding and beyond! Even great for watching and capturing video and images of chickens and/or chicks eating.
Whether you’re a serious birder or just curious about backyard birding, you’ll love using the Wingscapes Audubon BirdCam to capture digital bird photography and bird videos. Weatherproof, motion-activated and easy to use, this revolutionary bird feeder camera will enhance your backyard bird watching experience.
A new way to enjoy bird watching
The Wingscapes BirdCam makes it easy to monitor a bird feeder or bird house. Easy enough for beginning users but flexible enough to work in a variety of conditions, this innovative bird camera delivers impressive bird photography every time. You’ll never look at your backyard birds in the same way!
How does the BirdCam work?
The BirdCam is a weatherproof, motion-activated bird camera designed specifically for birding. While the BirdCam is flexible tool with advanced features, Wingscapes designed it to be very easy to use within minutes of unpacking. Simply aim the BirdCam wherever a bird will land and leave it outside. While you’re away, the BirdCam's infrared sensor watches for bird activity. When activity is detected, the BirdCam automatically takes digital photos, videos or a combination of the two (depending on how it is programmed by the user).
Advanced BirdCam features
The BirdCam has advanced features that expand your bird photography options. In addition to the motion-sensitive mode described above (referred to as AUTO mode), the BirdCam can take digital photos or be used as a regular digital camera (MANUAL mode). The Setup menu includes "EASY" photo and video programs which will handle most backyard applications. For users who want more control, the Setup menu lets you program Photo or Video, Photo Resolution, Delay, Number of Images per Event, Time/Date/Location imprint, Sensitivity of the infrared sensor, Erase Images and Diagnostic Test. These controls provide flexibility that is helpful when using the BirdCam for different types of bird photography.
Mounting the BirdCam
Setting the BirdCam up is extremely easy. Adjustable focus keeps your bird photographs sharp at any distance 18-inches or farther and a laser aiming device helps insure aim is accurate. Specially engineered to discriminate against non-bird movement, the BirdCam will rarely be triggered by a swinging feeder or moving plant. Included with the BirdCam is a pair of stretch cords that can be used to attach the BirdCam to any stationary object, such as a post or tree. A standard tripod mount on the bottom attaches to any standard tripod or the optional BirdCam Mounting Arm. The BirdCam is rugged and built to be used outdoors. It is intended to sit and wait where the human eye can't (or won't).
Accessing BirdCam Photos and Videos
Retrieving and using your bird photos and videos from the BirdCam will be a snap for anyone who has used a digital camera. Just download your bird photography or bird videos to your computer using the included USB cable or an optional memory card. You can also view your bird photography on a television by using the included TV Out cable. Once on a computer, your bird photos and videos are easy to save and share with others - by printing, emailing, or posting to the web. Your growing collection of bird photos and videos will be great for creative projects like personal field guides, calendars, web sites and gifts.
Beyond Bird Photography
We get asked all the time about uses for the BirdCam other than backyard birding. The potential of this new technology is limited only by our imaginations. The BirdCam's motion-sensor will detect movement of any wildlife. The timelapse mode is perfect for creating stop-motion movies or flip-books.
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See what they've been saying about the Wingscapes BirdCam...
The Wingscapes Birdcam is a digital camera that takes photos and videos of your birds while you're away. Easy to use, the birdcam operates just like any digital camera, and records content that can be viewed on a computer or TV. An educational tool that is wonderful for children, this weather-proof birdcam is a great way to learn what birds use your yard.
- MarthaStewart.com
Just the thing for bird watchers...
- The New York Times
If you’ve got a bird-watcher on your Christmas gift list, I’ve got some suggestions.
- The Houston Chronicle
Amazing...you'll be dazzled by the quality of photos...appreciate detail that you can't easily see, even through binoculars.
-Bird Watcher's Digest Magazine
Wingscapes has developed a great new product — the BirdCam...I can vouch for the fact that it is quick and easy to set up and start taking pictures.
-Tim Gallagher, Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Living Bird Magazine