{"product_id":"solar-bird-nest-box-camera","title":"Solar Bird Nest Box Camera – 2K Remote View, WIFI","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe brood season is short. Most cavity-nesting species have a 4-6 week window from first nesting material to fledged chicks, and the moment eggs go in or chicks hatch is the data point you actually want. There is no replay on a field hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis solar bird nest box camera records the full cycle from inside the cavity and puts the live feed on your phone over WiFi. The 3MP lens covers 125° horizontally so the whole nest floor and entry hole sit in one frame. Infrared night vision uses light outside the bird's visible spectrum, so the camera keeps recording through overnight incubation without disturbing the parents. Bamboo body, 5W solar panel, TF card storage onboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.securitylab.com.au\/image\/catalog\/2026\/VIM-NESTCAM\/wifi-bird-nest-box-tree-mount-lorikeet.jpg\" alt=\"Solar bird nest box camera mounted on tree with rainbow lorikeet approaching entry hole\" title=\"Solar panel cable-fed to bamboo nest box for off-grid property and field monitoring\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree Interchangeable Entry Sizes: New Zealandn Native Species Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e - Swap the front facade between 23mm, 38mm and 51mm openings to target native cavity nesters by size class. \u003cstrong\u003e23mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spotted Pardalote, Striated Pardalote. \u003cstrong\u003e38mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sugar Glider (small marsupial), Tree Martin, Red-rumped Parrot. \u003cstrong\u003e51mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rainbow Lorikeet, Musk Lorikeet, Scaly-breasted Lorikeet, Eastern Rosella, Sacred Kingfisher, New Zealandn Owlet-nightjar. Single product, three nesting profiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemote Live Monitoring Over WiFi\u003c\/strong\u003e - The camera holds a connection to your 2.4GHz network and the inside of the box stays viewable from the app wherever you are. Check on an active nest from the office or interstate without climbing a ladder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContinuous Solar Operation\u003c\/strong\u003e - 5W detachable panel charges the 5000mAh battery; solar input carries it across an entire breeding season without climbing back to the unit, and the cell holds up to a year on standby between deployments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInvisible Infrared Night Vision\u003c\/strong\u003e - IR illumination sits outside the visible spectrum for both birds and humans. The camera keeps recording the overnight incubation stretch without flashing white light or disturbing roosting adults.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide 125° Internal View\u003c\/strong\u003e - One lens covers the whole nest floor and the entry hole at the same time. M12 F2.2 lens, no blind corners where eggs go uncounted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-Way Audio\u003c\/strong\u003e - Built-in microphone records nestling begging calls. Built-in speaker lets you scare off a magpie or possum without leaving the house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePIR-Triggered Recording\u003c\/strong\u003e - Motion sensor only fires when the cavity is active, conserving both battery and TF card capacity. Sensitivity is adjustable through the app.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransparent Side Panel\u003c\/strong\u003e - Acrylic inner wall lets you visually verify clutch size at the start of the season without opening the box and putting the brood at risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree Storage Paths\u003c\/strong\u003e - Record to a TF card up to 128GB and the footage stays on the unit. Download individual clips to your phone through the app while live-viewing for archive or sharing. Or switch on the optional cloud path if you need the full feed held off-site.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemovable Mesh Floor\u003c\/strong\u003e - Acrylic mesh floor drains rain that gets blown through the entry hole and lifts out for end-of-season cleaning before the next clutch arrives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMount\u003c\/strong\u003e - Fix the bracket to a fence post, tree trunk or wall. Solar panel cable-feeds to the camera through a sealed port; angle the panel for full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePair\u003c\/strong\u003e - Power on and scan the camera's QR code with the app. The Bluetooth handshake passes your 2.4GHz WiFi details to the camera. Setup takes about three minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObserve\u003c\/strong\u003e - Live feed and motion-triggered clips stream to your phone. PIR alerts fire when activity starts; clips save to TF card and remain accessible after the breeding season ends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.securitylab.com.au\/image\/catalog\/2026\/VIM-NESTCAM\/bird-nest-box-camera-interior-shelf.jpg\" alt=\"Solar bird nest box camera interior showing camera shelf antenna and mesh drainage floor\" title=\"Bamboo construction with acrylic mesh floor for ventilation and drainage during nesting\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e VIM-NESTCAM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVideo:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3MP, 2304 × 1296 resolution, 15fps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e M12 mount, F2.2 aperture, 3MP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViewing Angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 125° horizontal, 64° vertical, 155° diagonal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIR Night Mode:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invisible-spectrum infrared, 7m range, plus enhanced low-light recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetection:\u003c\/strong\u003e PIR sensor with AI-based bird and motion recognition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in microphone and speaker (two-way)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.4GHz WiFi plus Bluetooth pairing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free smartphone app (iOS and Android)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e TF card up to 128GB for local recording, clip-by-clip phone download through the app, optional cloud path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5000mAh built-in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolar Panel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5W detachable, cable-fed via USB-C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecharge Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 hours from flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery Endurance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 1 year standby on the cell; solar input sustains in-season recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEntry Apertures:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23mm \/ 38mm \/ 51mm interchangeable facade panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngress Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e IP65\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bamboo body with acrylic inner side panel and acrylic mesh floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnit Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400mm × 180mm × 180mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnit Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e -10°C to 45°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Scenarios\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitizen Science Projects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrograms like Birdlife New Zealand's nest record schemes need verified clutch dates and fledge counts. Manual observation is unreliable, and the act of opening the box pushes adults off the nest at the worst times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis camera captures every visit on date-stamped motion-triggered clips without ever disturbing the cavity. Export the clips through the app, log them against the survey forms, contribute clean data instead of guesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProperty Wildlife Documentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have nest boxes mounted across the property and you cannot see what is happening inside any of them. Some are occupied, some are abandoned, and you do not know which.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe camera tells you exactly what species claimed the box, when laying started, and whether the brood made it to fledge. Multiple units run on one account and appear on a single dashboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchool and Education Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBird nest box cameras are common school resources for biology and ecology curriculums but most need WiFi extension and mains power runs to a remote tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5W solar panel and 2.4GHz WiFi avoid both requirements. Mount within router range of the building, point the panel at full sun, and the live feed runs in the classroom for the whole season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLawful Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLegal for monitoring nest boxes on property you own or have authorised access to. Many cavity-nesting species are protected under state wildlife legislation, so installation, monitoring and any handling of birds or eggs must comply with local conservation rules. Audio recording on shared property may require neighbour notice depending on jurisdiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Bamboo nest box, assembled body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× 3MP camera unit with antenna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× 5W solar panel with USB-C cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3× Interchangeable facade panels (23mm \/ 38mm \/ 51mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Mounting bracket and fixing strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Acrylic transparent side panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Acrylic mesh drainage floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× USB-C charging cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Installation hardware kit (screws and dowels)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Quick start guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e TF card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Which New Zealandn native species will adopt this nest box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdoption depends on hole size selected. \u003cstrong\u003e23mm\u003c\/strong\u003e targets Spotted Pardalote and Striated Pardalote, small native passerines that nest in cavities and tunnels. \u003cstrong\u003e38mm\u003c\/strong\u003e fits Sugar Glider (small marsupial), Tree Martin and Red-rumped Parrot. \u003cstrong\u003e51mm\u003c\/strong\u003e accommodates Rainbow Lorikeet, Musk Lorikeet, Scaly-breasted Lorikeet, Eastern Rosella, Sacred Kingfisher and New Zealandn Owlet-nightjar. Field note: Rainbow Lorikeet prefers 55–65mm in published nest-box studies. Uptake at 51mm is location-dependent based on local competition for tree hollows. Mount height and orientation also affect species adoption (lorikeets and rosellas prefer 3–5m elevation; pardalotes are more flexible).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Will the camera or LEDs disturb the nesting birds?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe night vision uses infrared light outside the visible spectrum for both birds and humans. The camera operates silently with no fan, no shutter clicks, no white-light flash. Birds typically habituate to the unit within their first scouting visits before laying begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. What WiFi does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.4GHz only. The camera does not support 5GHz networks. Most home routers broadcast both bands, so check that the 2.4GHz SSID is enabled before pairing. Range is roughly 20-30m line-of-sight in open ground, less through dense foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. How long can the camera record on cloudy days?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith even partial sun the 5W panel keeps the battery charged right through the breeding season. The 5000mAh cell carries up to a year of standby in reserve, so a run of overcast days will not flatten it; in a prolonged dark stretch the system steps down to motion-only capture to conserve the remaining charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Where is the footage stored?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the TF card inside the unit, under your control. Nothing leaves the camera unless you download a clip to your phone or enable the optional cloud path. For survey work where data custody matters, the card can be pulled at end of season and archived with the project records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. Can I swap the entry hole size mid-season?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe facade panel is held by external screws and can be swapped, but doing so during active nesting is not recommended. Choose the size before installation based on the species you want to attract, and let the box stay closed once eggs are laid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7. Does the camera have a spotlight, and will it scare the birds?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unit includes an optional spotlight that stays off by default. Routine night recording uses invisible infrared instead. The spotlight is only triggered manually through the app, useful as a predator deterrent if you spot a possum or rat near the cavity, and never used as a primary lighting source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.securitylab.com.au\/wireless-security-camera\"\u003eSee the full SecurityLab wireless camera range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.securitylab.com.au\/wireless-security-camera\/smart-bird-feeder-camera-wifi\"\u003eWant to monitor visiting birds instead of nesting? The solar bird feeder camera identifies species at the feeder rather than inside the cavity\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.securitylab.com.au\/trail-camera-Hunting-traps\"\u003eMonitoring wildlife beyond the nest box? 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