Bird-Cam

10 min capture back on line

admin — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:34:05 +0000

I’ve got the camera capturing a snapshot about every 10mins and it can be see here -> http://www.bird-cam.co.uk/live-bird-cam-images

Will bring the live streaming back up once activity increases!

New Camera Installed

admin — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:10:53 +0000

New camera finally arrived and has been installed. Unfortunately I’m sturggling get the live stream back up on line but will work on it this week. Currently we are seeing a brief visit each morning around 10am with a bird coming int to check out the bird box.

New Camera on Order

admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:02:55 +0000

Have ordered a complete replacement camera, cables and power supply so we will get the live camera back up as soon as humanly possible!

Bad News – Camera Not Happy!

admin — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 19:39:00 +0000

Oh dear after clearing the bird box out today and firing up the camera there appears to be an issue with the camera somewhere!

I put a hose fitting in to get the focus correct but the camera picture is all wavey! Am in the process of ordering a replcament!

RSPB – Big Garden Birdwatch

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:55:28 +0000

What is the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch?

The RSPB is hoping that 500,000 people will get involved in their national garden birdwatch event taking place on the 30th/31st January.

Why are they doing it?

The event will record the patterns and numbers of birds visiting gardens around the UK and this data will help the RSPB focus their efforts when it comes to conservation.

What do I need to do to get involved in the Big Garden Birdwatch?

If you’ve got an hour available over the Big Garden Birdwatch weekend (30th and 31st January 2010) then simply click on the link below to find out more details and to register for the event.
RSPB – Big Garden Birdwatch Mini Site

As part of the event the RSPB is running an addiitional promotion for all new members who join the RSPB between 19th January 2010 and the 31st March 2010. New registrations will be able to choose a complimentary RSPB classic apex nest box which is normally sold at £11.99 as their introductory gift.

RSPB Yearly Membership Rates for 2010 are as follows:
Adult RSPB Subscription :- £36
Joint RSPB Subscription (for couples):- £46
Family RSPB Subscription :- £51
Children RSPB Subscription :- £15 per year for 1 child or £25 for 2 children (provided they live at the same address)

Click here for details of what the RSPB Membership Includes

2010 – Another Nesting Season is about to begin!

admin — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:42:35 +0000

Happy new year fellow blue-tit watchers! With the recent snowy spell I’ve not had chance to clear out the birdbox from last year but I do hope to do it this weekend.

I will then put the live bird-cam feed back online and will be adding new posts to this blog about significant events that happen in the bird box over the next 6 months!

If you’re new to our blog then please check out our previous news posts as well as our About Us pages. Please feel free to leave feedback either in the guest book or via the contact us page!

Bird-Cam – Live Cam now offline

admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:31:55 +0000

Thanks to everyone who followed the thread. I have shut down the live camera for 2009….see you again in 2010!

Fledging

admin — Sat, 30 May 2009 20:43:15 +0000

Well after a very upsetting 2008 when all of the chicks died I am pleased to report that in 2009 all of the chicks have fledged.

We spent this afternoon watching as each chick fledged and left the nest. Each of the chicks would come to the mouth of the bird box and where calling their parents. The lack of response back seemed to be the push that the chicks needed to fledge the nest. The first few chicks took about an hour each but as the numbers dropped then they became quicker and quicker.

I managed to setup my video camera just in time to capture the last chick leaving the nest. So long blue tits, we hope you live long and prosper.

www.bird-cam.co.uk – 2009

My how they are growing.

admin — Fri, 29 May 2009 20:42:37 +0000

Look at the size that the chicks are up to now, they are almost ready to leave.

There are appear to be six currently in the nest as we think one has already fledged and left the nest.

Not much room in here!

admin — Mon, 25 May 2009 17:26:44 +0000

All 7 chicks look like they are developing well, eyes are open and feathers are forming too!

There seems to be quite a range of sizes and I am hopeful that they will start to fledge very shortly!