What's the best video camera for recording hogs in feeding stations…

[Beachhog]

I’ve been recording hedgehogs for a couple of years now – relying on a Trail camera. It’s given me some good footage but there’s a lot I’ve missed or isn’t clear enough when I’ve used it inside a feeding station, because the space hasn’t been big enough.

I’d be keen and very grateful to hear from anyone who’s got a recommendation for a camera that will give some good quality footage inside a confined space like a feeding station.

[Nic]

Hi Beachhog

Sorry no-one has replied before – it’s still a bit quiet on here until more hogs return from hibernation.

Sorry I can’t be much help – I only have trail cams, but I do remember people having cameras in boxes. I wonder if you can use the same ones they use for bird nest boxes? Alternatively, I try to feed the hogs out in the open in the Summer with a table over the top if it’s raining. Then I get a really good view of the hogs and so do the cams.

I expect someone else who has an inside box cam will be back soon and be more help. Good luck.

[Baldwin hedgehog]

Hi Beach log
Ive only ever used trail cameras but like Nic said i think your best option is a bird box camera, these are designed for close range focus and will film night infra red in real time so you can have it wired to your tv or computer

[Wildlifehaven]

Hi guys, I use trail cameras too but thought about investing in a nest box cam for my new feeding station. I.haven’t bought one yet but some useful information can be found here;

https://www.ukwildlifecameras.co.uk/nest_box_camera_kits_diy/wireless_cmos_bird_box_camera_kit_P623.html

I’ve no idea what their cameras are like but it gives some helpful info on setup etc…

[steevo]

@Beachhog This guy should be able to help you: https://wildlifegadgetman.com/

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