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For many years, feeding birds offered us the best way to get lasting, close-up views of the lives of our garden wildlife<\/a>. It was only on programmes such as Springwatch<\/a> that we could see into the birds\u2019 nests and watch the drama of eggs hatching, and chicks being fed and eventually fledging.<\/p>\n Nowadays we can experience the same thrill in our own homes and gardens \u2013 and we don\u2019t need hi-tech BBC camera teams. Miniature cameras fixed in bird boxes that broadcast to TVs, PCs and even phones now exist for less than \u00a350 \u2013 and the technology is improving all the time, with wireless systems offering the simplest set-ups.<\/p>\n So now you can host your own mini-Springwatch and see species such as blue tits and great tits through their dramatic breeding season \u2013 in your own garden.<\/p>\n Find more thoughtful present ideas:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p><\/div> <\/section> The best bird box cameras come in a range of different designs, some more convenient to use than others.<\/p>\n One choice you\u2019ll have is whether you buy a full bird box camera kit or just invest in a camera to add to your own bird box. Generally, a full kit is the simpler option when it comes to installation. Most arrive pre-installed, saving you a lot of time and effort.<\/p>\n Some of the best bird box cameras are listed as \u2018wireless\u2019 but they\u2019re unlikely to be completely free from cables, as most use mains electricity. However, some wireless bird box camera kits stream the footage to your phone using Wi-Fi, which can help you avoid stringing an extra cable from the box to your TV or computer.<\/p>\n Kits listed as \u2018wired\u2019 usually have two sets of cables: one connecting the camera to mains electricity and the other connecting it to your TV or computer. Some of the best bird box camera kits come with scart or HDMI adaptors, or give you the option to buy them separately.<\/p>\n Audio and video quality varies depending on the kit you buy, but the best bird box cameras have sensitive microphones and invisible infrared lighting to provide clear images overnight.<\/p>\n Some bird box camera kits are designed to stream live footage in real time. Others come with a motion sensor and SD card slot to save video clips when the camera detects movement. You may also be able to stream footage on your phone if your bird box camera connects to an app.<\/p>\nTypes of bird box camera and what to look out for<\/h2>\n
Wireless bird box camera kits & Wi-Fi bird box camera kits<\/h3>\n
Wired bird box camera kits<\/h3>\n
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The best bird box cameras to buy yourself or loved ones<\/h2>\n
Green Feathers Wildlife Bird Box Wireless Camera<\/h3>\n