Monitoring large nest boxes using a pole-mounted camera

Since the year 2004 I’ve used several variations of cameras to inspect the contents of large nest boxes that were not easily accessible without the use of a ladder. Without a means to inspect the interiors of these boxes, it is often unknown if the box has ever been used, is currently being used, and, if so, by whom.

The below document provides details on using a GoPro or an inexpensive digital camera to monitor nest boxes.

http://www.scvas.org/pdf/cnrp/NestBox_VideoCamera.pdf

Lee Pauser

San Jose, CA