A multi-species wooden nesting box AND Bird Table, supplied complete with a high-quality colour video camera that can be plugged either directly into a television or video recorder, or using the supplied RCA Video to USB adapter, directly into a computer. The camera is powered by a separate 12v mains adapter (included) and also includes built-in infrared illumination, enabling viewing in all lighting conditions with the camera being interchangable between the nesting box to the feeder at different times of the year. The kit comes complete with 30 metres of professional video/sound cable, microphone, user adjustable focus lens, 2 metal hole protectors for the nesting box to help deter squirrels and other predators and a fixing kit. Ideal for enriching any classroom and giving pupils a unique insight into the life cycle of birds.
Features
Robust wooden bird box and wooden bird feeder,
Includes an integrated high-quality colour mini video camera with built-in infrared illumination enabling viewing in all light conditions, which can be easily moved from nest box to feeder once the breeding season is finished,
Camera includes an integral microphone to enabling pupils to hear as well as see what is going on,
Camera also features a user adjustable focus lens, to enable sharp images to be captured,
Nest box includes 2 x metal hole protector plates (28mm and 32mm diameter) to help deter squirrels and other predators,
Kit supplied complete with 30m of professional RCA video/audio cable, RCA to USB converter cable, 12v regulated mains power adapter, box fixing kit and instructions,
Connect camera either directly to a TV or data projector via the RCA connections, or via the USB adapter to a computer,
Benefits
Multi-species design increases probablility of a pair of birds nesting in the box,
Provides pupils with a unique 'live' view of the processes involved in rearing young and into the feeding habits of birds,
A brilliant way of using ICT to enrich the learning process,