How To Build a BIRD HOUSE with a CAMERA Inside - Step-By-Step ** UPDATED VIDEO LINK BELOW ** -

[@May-BrithStrokkenes]

Takk!

[@natureyardlife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cdstackhouse]

This is excellent, I love seeing others' ingenuity with building DIY camera birdhouses! I'd been struggling for a while to come up with something for a bluebird camera house, but [finally] settled on a Gilbertson style PVC house using a Wyze Cam Outdoor and solar panel to keep it charged. Love your approach though, especially with the siding mount. Looks good!

[@natureyardlife]

Thanks! Appreciate your comment. Haven't seen the Gilbertson PVC, but sounds interesting...solar is a great idea ....can set it up anywhere 👍

[@AnthonyAntTony]

Does the Waze cam focus close enough to work in this application?

[@cdstackhouse]

@@AnthonyAntTonyNot out of the box, sadly. I forget what the set focal distance is, but I had to disassemble mine to refocus the view so it was about 5-6” away. It’s pretty easy to do, but of course it voids the warranty.

[@benjaminford8173]

Sounds like the wellerman playing in the background, I like it haha

[@natureyardlife]

It sure is...great tune!

[@pois3689]

Veramente un bel lavoro .

[@natureyardlife]

Grazie mille!

[@JohnGilhuly-r9h]

Did you explain why the odd shape of the box? I assume it's to accommodate the necessary focal length of the camera, but do you have other designs/cameras you work with??

[@natureyardlife]

Hi there, yes, the shape of the box has to do with the angle of the camera. To get more of a side profile of the birds, the camera sits on the angled lower wall as opposed to directly downward if installed in the roof. I actually use both types (camera installed in roof and camera installed on angles wall). Here are a couple of short videos to see the difference between the two types of views: angled wall mount - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKO2pK15a9yhoqM directly down roof mount - kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6LXeH-Ygptol6M

[@BonnieSue67]

Question.. how did you protect the camera to outlet connection from the weather?

[@natureyardlife]

I used a Ziplock bag and some packing tape to seal up the connection and then secure it directly behind and underneath the birdhouse (in the gap formed by the mounting wood piece between the birdhouse and my house wall . Mine is also under an overhang so I'm not worried about water impacting it in any way. Alternatively you could use a plastic container or even one of those waterproof box housing casings. Here's a link: www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai=DChcSEwiExIPy552JAxV_Ia0GHW9DEh0YABAbGgJwdg&co=1&ase=2&gclid=CjwKCAjw1NK4BhAwEiwAVUHPUHao-GJQ-7BCnc2K21J4V2UFIPBwUDI0f24Duqw_KVAL4kwWOGeGZhoCt2oQAvD_BwE&sig=AOD64_3e2tGS_vMk4GaWYndUHTWc94fFfA&ctype=5&q=&nis=4&ved=2ahUKEwjvsf_x552JAxWFMzQIHaq6AL4Qwg8oAXoECAMQFA&adurl=

[@tomboren7048]

Great video! How high off the ground is ideal for Carolina Chickadees? I can't find anything on Google. Thanks.

[@natureyardlife]

Thanks for your comment....an ideal height is anywhere from 6 -20 feet. Good luck!

[@tomboren7048]

Great I'm building two for my Dad's birthday. Going to use the battery powered blink cameras with cedar planks@@natureyardlife

[@EpicGamer-ny1fu]

What about for an American Robin, or Bluejay?

[@natureyardlife]

Good question.....those two types of birds like to use open platforms or ledges to make their nests on - They prefer not to be enclosed completely. You can watch my video on making a robin's nest if you are interested in attracting those types of birds to your garden : kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWizeJhun9ecnc0

[@natureyardlife]

Filming the nest is still possible - you will need to set up the camera a short distance away and make sure it is well protected from the weather.

[@nestboxlife9838]

which camera you have used please mention its details

[@natureyardlife]

It is the TP-Link Tapo C100 camera. Inexpensive, yet great results.

[@nestboxlife9838]

@@natureyardlife Is this with battery backup? Or have your ever experienced such type of camera with battery backup

[@tomg1956]

Do you sell these?

[@natureyardlife]

Sorry, I don't....just a hobby. Thanks for the interest though.

[@tomg1956]

@@natureyardlife Do you have drawings showing the measurements?

[@natureyardlife]

I have all the measurements in the video description, but I'll add them here for your convenience....good luck with the project! Project Wood Dimensions (inches): Front - 7 x 15 (with 45° angle cuts at one end) Back - 7 x 15 (with 45° angle cuts at one end) Long Wall - 5 x 11.5 (with 45° angle cut on one edge) Short Wall - 5 x 5 (with 45° angle cut on bottom edge) Long Roof - 7 x 13.5 Short Roof - 7 x 8 Base - 4.5 x 5.5

[@natureyardlife]

This is the camera I'm using....lots of options out there, but has is inexpensive and has great results -TP-Link Tapo C100 camera.

[@PlanetMezz]

What nail gun is that please?

[@natureyardlife]

Stanley TRE650 Heavy Duty - not bad, but does jam occasionally...honestly, I probably need to upgrade soon.

[@snap8284]

That dimensions are in cm?

[@natureyardlife]

All the dimensions are in inches, not cm.

[@snap8284]

@@natureyardlife thanks for answer.

[@snap8284]

Sorry, i have another question, I'm doing this project, and the base is 4,5 x 5,5, so I think the walls should have 4.5 not 5 inches, I'm in wrong?

[@natureyardlife]

@@snap8284 I can't see your build to speak directly to it, but the extra half inch was included for the 45 degree angles cut on the ends. You may need to make a minor adjustment here or there. All the best with your build!

[@snap8284]

​@@natureyardlifeThanks, I did similar nest box with osb plate, but dimensions were too big and the box is very heavy, I installed it on my old pine. Now I want to do smaller box, because my juniper is weak. I use same camera model, it's really good, because you can set camera on night/ day mode in app, and you can watch records from phone.

[@BirdWatching-qk7sg]

Why bird gouse is upside down

[@natureyardlife]

It is designed this way to accommodate a camera that provides an angled side view from inside, rather than a straight downward view like a typical birdhouse.