Field Applications








This is our Wireless Nestbox Inspection Camera unit proudly manufacture in Mornington, Victoria and backed with our 5 year warranty. It is ideal for peeking inside nest boxes or tree hollows and also a handy tool for checking bird nests for eggs or chicks. The LED illuminator is wildlife eye safe and creates minimum disturbance.
The Camera transmits color video from the tree tops, it connects instantaneously to one or many LCD Monitors which display the live video. Up to fifty LCD Monitors can connect and view the video from a single Nestbox Inspection Camera with no signal degradation. Transmission range is up to 50 metres and run time from a single 5200mAh Smart battery is 7 ~ 8 hours. Our Wireless Nest Box Inspection Camera systems are the preferred choice of Landcare, Schools, Wildlife Agencies, Outdoor Educators and Environmental Professionals throughout Australia. We have two different styles of Nestbox Inspection Camera Kits available. The model 6B Kit is designed primarily for conducting wildlife surveys, it is the preferred choice of Landcare, Wildlife Agencies and Environmental Professionals. The 6B Kit includes one LCD-12 Monitor/ recorder that records photos or video with time/ date. You can purchase directly from us please see HERE. The Wireless Nestbox Inspection Camera unit screws onto any extension pole with a 3/4" x 5TPI male thread as found on most painter's extension poles. For heights up to 5 metres: For heights 9 metres & beyond: If you require more reach then this $350 carbon fibre 9 metre long extension pole may suit, click HERE: You will need to send us the euro threaded cone that is supplied with this pole & we will modify it to fit our Nest Box Camera mount for an extra $45. A wealth of information on nest box design and fabrication as well as helpful tips on monitoring and maintaining nest boxes.
Compact and light weight 175 grams, the camera has a forward projection of 200mm and a maximum diameter of 28mm. Lens is focussed for close range viewing and provides a field of view, 70cm x 40cm at a distance of 25cm. Suitable for use with most nest boxes and can be used to reach heights of 20 metres or more. Also suitable for Bat Boxes, rotating the camera unit 180° converts the camera to UPWARD LOOKING.
Power is provided by the rechargeable Smart Battery Pack which is secured near the top of your extension pole in the included protective nylon pouch . Additional Smart Battery Packs can be purchased to extend your camera's run time.
CAMERA KIT OPTIONS
Our 7B Education Kit is designed for schools and Outdoor Environmental Educators. The 7B kit includes three larger screened LCD Monitors which allows groups of students to observe the live video transmitted from the camera. Detailed descriptions of both these systems along with pricing can be found HERE. LCD-18 Monitor
This monitor has an 18cm LCD viewing screen that displays live video transmitted from the tree tops, by the Nestbox Inspection Camera. Its larger display screen is suitable for viewing by several people at once making it ideal for Wildlife Officer training and school outdoor education groups. Our NestBox Camera Education Kit 7B includes three of the LCD-18 Monitors.
Extra monitors can be purchased in packs of three or five, complete with protective field carry case. The LCD-18 Monitor records HD video stored to micro SD card. Built in handy sunshade helps to reduce screen glare. Note LCD-18 does not have time/ date imprint or audio.
LCD-12 Monitor
This monitor has a 12cm LCD viewing screen that displays live video transmitted from the Nestbox Inspection Camera. Incorporating a DVR the LCD-12 Monitor can record photos or video, complete with time/date stamp, saved to its micro SD card. It also has a handy sunshade to help reduce outdoor screen glare. Preferred choice for conducting Nestbox Surveys and recommended for Landcare and Professional Wildlife Officers .
MAKING A PURCHASE or REQUEST A QUOTATION
We are happy to supply written quotations, please email us your request and include the following: products of interest, official purchaser, invoice to, delivery address and other relevant information. Landcare discounts available.
SUITABLE EXTENSION POLES
Bunnings have an excellent extension pole that extends from 1.8 ~ 3.6 metres & costs under $40 click HERE.
NOTE - We do not supply extension poles.
USEFUL NESTBOX RESOURCES
AUSTRALIAN MADE QUALITY NEST BOXES
JUNIOR LANDCARE BUILDING A NESTBOX ACTIVITY
NESTBOX FACT SHEET by DEWLP Vic
BUILD YOUR OWN NESTBOXES by Local Land Services Sydney
The 7B Education Kit is designed specifically for Schools and Outdoor Educators.
Includes one Wireless Nestbox Inspection Camera and THREE LCD-18 Monitors with larger 18cm display screens, suitable for viewing by several people at once. Records HD video, no time/ date stamp and has a handy sunshade. The three LCD-18 Monitors can comfortably accommodate around nine students.
Kit includes the following:
WIRELESS NESTBOX INSPECTION CAMERA UNIT
SMART BATTERY PACK WITH POUCH
3 x LCD-18 MONITORS with SUNSHADES
MONITOR CHARGER and SD CARD
The complete kit is housed in an eco friendly polypropylene field transport/ storage case.
Download the USER MANUAL
These monitors are the same as the ones we supply with our Nestbox Camera Education Kit 7B.
They feature an 18cm LCD Display Screen, large enough to be viewed by several students, have a built in DVR that records HD Video to micro SD card and dual wireless receivers, tailored to lock onto the video transmission from our Wireless Nestbox Camera unit.
Includes plug pack chargers, micro SD cards and dual antennas.
Monitor packs are delivered in a protective polypropylene eco friendly storage/ transport case.
Spare - SMART BATTERY PACK
Extend you camera run-time with an extra Smart Battery Pack supplied complete with Nylon Pouch for $75 posted.
The NEST BOX INSPECTION CAMERA USER MANUAL can be downloaded HERE. This manual contains instructions on Camera Use - LCD Monitor programming & helpful tips to trouble shoot simple issues. If you cannot find a solution in the USER MANUAL give me a call.
Each Wireless Nestbox Inspection Camera unit is hand built and they are very reliable. I have been manufacturing specialised wildlife camera systems for over thirty years and I back every Wireless Nestbox Inspection Camera unit with a five year warranty.
Made in Mornington, Vic. The lightweight housings are extruded and machined in our workshop where electronic assembly, sealing and final testing is also carried out. LCD Monitors are imported, they have a limited 1 year warranty (excluding damage resulting from shock, ingress of moisture, charging errors). If you have any issues or require service please contact me prior to returning any items.