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Posted on 06/28/2025 10:44:32 AM PDT by Chickensoup
I want a recommendation for a high definition camera that I can mount on my window, plug in, and use to stream my bird feeders on line. Because I'm that dull!
I have 10 feeders and would love to share them with friends in real time. So it has to go to the internet and I have to figure out how to get it there. I expect it is not a you tube thing.
All advice appreciated!
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I have 10 feeders and would love to share them with friends in real time. So it has to go to the internet and I have to figure out how to get it there. I expect it is not a you tube thing.
All advice appreciated!
I think it’s a cool idea. Hummingbirds are always a crowd pleaser.
Try asking for advice from your 11 year old grand child. They know more than we do.... That’s a sad commentary, but it is true.
There is none. Sadly.
But how many times can you watch a Hummingbird back up...and be excited by it...
10 feeders!
A lone computer that is soley dedicated to the project, serving the video, is what you need, IMHO.
I don’t know if this will help:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0kshnG6FrD0&t=153s&pp=2AGZAZACAQ%3D%3D
There are “kits” you can get. If you are “hell bent” on making your own, you will need to learn how stream on the net. Most any low or mid range digital camera should be OK, as long as it can export video. Some do it with a WiFi connection. But you would still need to connect it to a computer or dedicated “streaming” system.
I would look for tutorials on how to “video conference” or live stream podcasts. It’s the same thing, just with different audiences.
I’m a techno-tard otherwise I’d help ya. Sounds like you found a rewarding pursuit!
I love the idea, be sure and post a link for us when you get it done.
Perhaps others here could think about some of their view situations such as deer feeders on their property, or interesting farm views.
If you enjoy it, it isn’t boring. Try this one:
Vision Research Phantom VEO 710
I used it for analyzing my ground strokes when I was in a slump.
I enjoy them so much. I have been feeding birds here for over 30 years. Although I am not a birder I do have quite the list.
The Red breasted Grosbeaks are back after a 10 year hiatus.
Great idea! I stood outside with my camera for hours on end - hot and exhausting. Cameras were a lot heavier 30 years ago. Brilliant to attach it to a window.
Backyard Birds - Mozart Piano Sonato in D - 1993
https://youtu.be/zPeUh_Z1dEQ
Baby Birds - Etude - Chopin - 1993
https://youtu.be/5pVqvCsrZaY
Winter Birds - Chopin’s Etude - 1993
https://youtu.be/XBkqOxMNP4E
Birds and Squirrels - 1993
https://youtu.be/QMSZo73V7D8
Dragonflies and Wildlife Refuge - Mozart - 1993
https://youtu.be/vtjtecjzXhY
Thank you.
I thought one could stream directly from the camera to the wifi. Perhaps not!
I would be happy to.
I would love to see others
I have a couple of feeders too — and enjoy them as well.
Thank you!
These are wonderful!
Oh my! You took those videos? They’re wonderful. Quite calming.
I have one of these.
It uses the eseecloud app so you can access it from your Android phone. Your friend can too. You can download it from Android’s Google Play Store.
I have mine mounted on our deck aimed at one of our bluebird nest boxes.
It may not be exactly what you want, but you could probably make it work.
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