tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91408763391164519842012-02-03T10:40:10.485-08:00Introduction to Birdhouse Spy Cam's Discovery Center . . . a work in progress and, a place where teachers, researchers, and wildlife enthusiasts using our Hawk Eye Nature Cam can share their thoughts and discoveries.Richard Yosthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03307065617928418938noreply@blogger.comBlogger171100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9140876339116451984.post-66247439707430017812012-01-21T16:46:00.000-08:002012-01-21T16:46:45.290-08:00

The owls are back . . . at least that’s the report we’re getting from a lot of our customers. If you have already been watching owls, you know how much fun is in store in the coming months as they lay their eggs, and then the young hatch and, then the parents bring in all those neat little tidbits of food . . . from moths and worms, to birds, mice, and rats. What a show! If you don't think you

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By Cory Sober      With government and environmental groups pushing the "green" agenda, more and more alternative energy sources are being implemented throughout the world. Three widely used alternative energy methods are solar panels, wave energy and wind turbines. However, there are ongoing research studies and field trials trying to find the next great energy source to power our civilization.

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Author:  Angie Like weather vanes and sundials, bird houses can be as artistic as they are functional.  Bird houses come in many styles, from gaily painted wooden antiques to sleek metal models to plain old wooden ones.  However delightful they may look to you, you'll want to make sure the birds find them attractive as well.  Learn about what birds use bird houses and how to acquire the most

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From the folks at Birding Education, comes news that the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's "Celebrate Urban Birds" project is accepting applications for mini-grants to fund neighborhood events that promote an appreciation for birds and nature. Grants average $250-$500. Celebrate Urban Birds mini-grants could be used to support a bird-activity day at a local museum, afterschool program, library, or

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by: Julie Souto Bird watching for children is one of those great activities that not only helps instill the value, love, and respect for animals but ultimately can teach them to become nature-wise. It's also simply a great way of spending quality time with them. What you need: Before you go bird watching with the kids, it will be a big help if you yourself have a first-hand experience in the

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“Video streaming is huge!” “Video streaming nesting birds is where it’s at.” “Video streaming is the next big thing.” Huge? The next big thing? Well, one thing you can say about birders who either watch live video streams of nesting birds or better yet, do it themselves is . . . well they are a very enthusiastic bunch. The idea is a simple one. Take a video camera, put it in a bluebird house,

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by Nicole Roberts      Bird enthusiasts know that there are certain outdoor bird feeders that work better at attracting the right birds. Depending on your region and outdoor space, you want to make sure that you find the right bird feeders for your feathered friends. Knowing which types of feeders and birdseed to purchase will help ensure you can enjoy watching your birds year round.     

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Beautiful little example of our camera at work during the day, playing in color.

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Here is one of my personal favorite videos. Watch closely as the mama tries to shove her baby out of the nest and into the world!

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When you walk into your local birding store and browse the walls, shelves, and display racks, have you ever wondered where all that stuff comes from? Chances are, that before ending up in the store, it was in a warehouse in Mexico. Not the country, but the town, Mexico, Missouri, home of Gold Crest Distributing.Last week I loaded my TV, DVD player, and a half dozen Hawk Eye Nature Cams, and

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What are you, or have you been watching? Unusual behavior? Something new you've learned? How do your kids and neighbors like it? Please share.

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In a copy of a letter sent to Wood Duck Society President, Roger Strand, Al Rice of Neotsu, Oregon, recently shared his observations using the BHSC Night Owl Cam. Exerpts of Al's letter: "I have taken the liberty of including some preliminary thoughts and comments from a real novice in this confusing field (of animal behavior). It is interesting to note that two pair of Wood ducks were often

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From Herb Carter up in 108 Mile Ranch, BCAll of my Wood duck and Goldeneye houses were built before the cameras were available and you never knew which house the birds will move into. To get around this I cut small holes in the top of each bird house, covered it with plywood then waited to see which one was active.Now, my cameras are mounted inside a small wooden box. When a birdhouse is selected

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Last year there was a great article in National Geographic about hummingbirds. One comment from one of the researchers brought a smile. In describing what little rascals hummers are, she said ounce for ounce there probably isn't a more pugnacious critter in the world. She bet that 100% of their vocabulary is curse words. And now, scientists have found that all of those curse words aren't coming

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We've been getting quite a few queries from researchers wanting to record animal behavior in the field, far from any power source. There are all kinds of options, here are a few we've tried which will help get you started. By the way, this certainly isn't a definitive answer. There's undoubtedly plenty of room for improvement, so, please share your thoughts and ways to do this even better. Let's

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Scott T. writes: I'm placing a number of bird houses and bat boxes on the grounds of a summer camp I operate. I'm wondering how I might install one of your cameras in a bat box. Is it possible and if so, what would be the best positon for the install. Thanks. Scott, You have two options for mounting a camera in a bat house. The easiest is to simply mount it in the entrance, pointing upward.

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Welcome to your place! A place where bird and bat, deer and elk, even horse and chicken -- yes, chicken -- enthusiasts can come and share the discoveries they've made while using our Hawk Eye nature cam. Seen some unique bird or other animal behavior? Have a unique way of setting up your Hawk Eye cam? Have a question about birding or camera use? Drop us a note. Believe me, there are a lot of

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