Birds really love wooden bird boxes

Traditionally, bird boxes are made of wood as they mimic the natural bird habitat. But they are know to be made of concrete, woodcrete, plaster, corrugated signs and yes even metal! However, the best boxes are large, wooden, dry, easy to access and feel safe and secure for raising a brood. Handykam nest boxes are built with birds in mind. They are large, dry, robust and well designed for most birds. Built from years of knowledge of birds in mind and bird box cameras too.

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Bird boxes
Why choose Handykam bird boxes
Nest box Wikipedia article

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Forget 15 Megapixel - 33 Megapixel is here

Imagine a 33 Megapixel camera....Its here. The Mamiya rz33. A mere snip at £12,000.  Featuring a
33MP, 48 x 36mm CCD sensor. It is the first RZ series camera to feature
fully integrated electronics for direct communication with the digital
back. Other features include true 16 bit/channel RAW capture,
built-in rotating sensor, ISO range of 50-800 and image capture rate of
1.1 seconds per frame. The RZ33 is compatible with all RZ system
lenses and most accessories. Dear father Christmas.....

Read more - Review
Read more - Mamiya

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Stop at the lolli-cam

Cameras are being fitted into so many things these days. They are so small, they often cannot be seen. In fact, they are being fitted to hand held lollipop stop signs. So think twice before speeding on a cross street as you may be on camera.

Read the miniature camera article from the BBC.

Read more about miniature cameras or covert cameras at Handykam.com


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BBC Springwatch wildlife cameras

Photo copyright - © BBC

 Springwatch rules
As a camera company, we are huge fans of Springwatch and Autumnwatch, brought to you by the hard working team at the BBC Natural History unit. Over the years, we have had contact with a number of BBC cameramen who have given us some very good tips on filming wildlife closeup and what technology is needed.

The team
Within the outside broadcast team, they have over 90
experts and technicians at hand. Each playing an important role in
getting valuable shots to our screens. The small cameras are brought to
you by the 'minicam team' who work tirelessly building highly bespoke
solutions to get tailored shots perfect for the big screen. Before
any filming is done, there is a lot of research and planning. By
knowing what, where and how to film can help save valuable time and
effort.


The technology
The main technology they use are high quality
mini cameras that are broadcast quality in HD format. The cameras are
often linked up to huge bank of video splitters and monitors via miles
of coaxial cables. Everything is individually powered by huge site
generators. Normally white light is used in order to get the high
quality colour and clarity. They do not normally go for infra-red as
they mainly monitor and film during active parts of the day.

The filming challenge
Filming in remote locations can prove to be very difficult. Often problems like remoteness, inaccessibility, humidity and moisture requires specific technological solutions. Not to mention that small creatures do like to chew cables too. However, problems are often conquered by the use of new technology, resulting in ground breaking filming techniques and footage.  So if you see the cameras on Springwatch, you must know that they are high end broadcast quality with bespoke technologies, techniques and huge budgets behind them.

Future of filming
Filming wildlife can always prove a challenge. As technology improves, price drops we will see new exiting footage. We must thank the pioneering team at the BEEB, who have helped push the envelope of filming and raise the awareness of the natural world around us. Programmes like Springwatch and Autumnwatch have helped promote accessibility of wildlife around us. Who knows, with a little bit of kit you can have your very own Springwatch too.

More reading
BBC springwatch website
BBC natural history unit

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Nest camera on black redstart

Black redstarts are very, very rare. Even more rarer is seeing them close up on a bird camera. The BBC film a brood nesting in a secret location in Birmingham.

It is said that there are only 90 breeding pairs in England and Wales choosing to nest in old abandoned buildings, normally in cities and industrial areas throughout England.

Facts about black redstart:

• Latin name - Phoenicurus ochruros
• Size - Small as a robin
• What they eat - Insects, spiders and worms
  

Check out the redstart nest camera clip from the BBC.

Pic Copyright - RSPB - Check out there great bird database.

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Stunning pics of bird box camera

Shirl has got some great photos and footage of here blue tits in her bird box. Have a look at her great footage and follow the story of her birds within her garden. Click here for more

Don't forget she was voted 'A TOP VIEW' - Check it out

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Pic Copyright - Shirls Gardenwatch

Don't waste it - Handykam.com recycling intuitive

We have often been asked if we recycle paper in Handykam.com. Well, yes we do. Not only do we use recycled packaging for our products, but we also like to consider the environment with our waste too.

Every year, we get thousands and thousands of card board boxes which needs to be disposed of. We have teamed up with our local paper recycling station who take all our cardboard and make sure that it gets fully recycled into paper products. This helps reduce carbon as well as help the environment.

See the material received waste transfer form on the left. This was a van load today.

Feel rest assured with Handykam.com.

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Free bird box designs

Fancy building your own bird box or nest box? It is so much fun and really enjoyable thing to do with the kids. All you do is grab some wood, some screws and nails and you are away. If you are not sure how to design one, there are plenty of plans on the web. In fact Chris Packham from Springwatch has put a couple from his book on the web. Check it out the free bird box plans. However, don't forget you can watch them too with a bird camera kit. The kit includes free bird box plans to create a camera nest box too. Worth a good look. Go for it and have fun building today.

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BBC Springwatch 2010 is here

How a year fly’s by. Thankfully it is time for BBC’s Springwatch. This is the award winning (Should be) LIVE wildlife show which is on BBC 2 for three weeks starting 31st May 2010. For the third year in a row the team are at Pensthorpe Park in northern Norfolk. The park normally welcomes 90,000+ thousand visitors a year to witness is wonderful wildlife from a mixture of habitats. Springwatch is a broadcasting technology masterpiece. With over 50 mini cameras and over 12km of fibre optics recording 500+ hrs of footage. This is all edited and often displayed LIVE to a seamless program presented by Chris Packham, Kate Humble, Simon King Gordon Buchanan and Martin Hughes-Games.

Go for it, after a busy day of work, grab some pop corn, sit back and enjoy the delights of Springwatch. If you have some footage too, why not submit to the team online. Have fun and enjoy.

Check out these features

The LIVE web cams streamed on the web – click here

Jump between the cameras and enjoy the live commentary

Great wildlife articles – click here

Good section of articles from attracting wildlife to your garden to seeing wildlife

More links

Springwatch 2010 website – Great new website – click here

iPlayer website – Check it out if you have missed it – click here

Pensthorpe – click here

Why not have your own Springwatch

Have your very own nest box camera

Enjoy your wildlife with a wildlife camera

Capture your footage and display to the world with a capture device

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Live owl bird camera

Molly has captivated the imagination of the world with the live owl cam. The LIVE owl cam from California is getting thousands of hits as we all enjoy here raising her brood. It is compelling watching. Streaming .TV shows by Ustream


Have a look today


http://www.ustream.tv/theowlbox


If you are interested in having your own owl camera, why not grab an owl box camera and have a go.

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FREE wildlife camera photography tips

Sometimes it is very difficult to get the perfect wildlife photo. Our friends at the BBC wildlife magazine have created a raft of photo master-classes for all of us to enjoy. The huge array tips and tricks are from the UK's finest wildlife photographers. Some of the tips will help filming them too. Check it out at: http://www.bbcwildlifemagazine.com/masterclasses.asp Good one BBCW.

Find more about enjoying wildlife with technology at http://www.handykam.com

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New camera sensors coming soon.

Quantum film could replace CCD and CMOS camera sensors. The sensor which was developed in the US where it is said to revolutionise small camera technology. It is said that the sensor will capture more light and give more realistic photos. The earliest we will see the technology is next year. Can't wait.

Read more about cameras and camera applications at http://www.handykam.com

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Swift action needed

Swift numbers are on the decline. They are in need of a good habitat to help breed and increase numbers. Check this BBC clip out. It not only show how some of our finest conservationist are helping our native Swifts, but it also features one our nest cameras too. Check it out:

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11 major bird nest types

Birds nest in many different ways and styles. The main purpose to find a safe place for the bird to lay eggs, incubate and raise their brood in relative safety and accessibility. It is amazing to work out why certain birds choose certian types.

Find out more about bird nests and bird nesting Handykam.com

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Google camera car records warts and all

Google started using a camera mounted to car to record millions of shots from our streets. The idea that i can be glued together to help us navigate and get an idea of places look like. The only problem is that it records many funny parts of life too. Here are a gallery of bits you should not see, warts and all: Google streetcar out takes.

Cleaning a bird box or cleaning a nest box

What is the best way to clean a bird box or nest box. Well, we have compiled a few valuable pointers to help you and your birds: Click here for cleaning nest boxes and bird boxes

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National bird box week NBBW - February 14th to 21st 2010

Every year the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) holds the national bird box week on valentines day – February 14th 2010. We are all encouraged to put of nest boxes to help our native birds thus hopefully reversing declining numbers.

Over several years, our birds have been struck by ever changing habitats, climates, feeding patterns and conditions. This winter has recorded some of the lowest temperatures for decades. There is no doubt that this has had a drastic effect on our native bird numbers. By having bird boxes, we are at least giving them an opportunity to breed and increase numbers.

So if you want to get involved, why not get your family, school, local group and spend an hour siting boxes in gardens, parks etc. Or, why not grab yourself a lump of wood (New or recycled) and make a few bird boxes. It is great fun and easy to do. Feel proud that you have given a brood a home and you have had fun too!

Handykam – Supports National Nest Box week. Broods need our help. Adopt a brood today!

More information
Nest box week website – http://www.bto.org/nnbw/index.htm
BTO website – http://www.bto.org
Camera nest boxes from Handykam

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Make your birds count – RSPB Big garden birdwatch 2010

Not sure what to do on January 30-31 (This weekend)? Well, why not grab the family, draw up a comfy chairs, pour yourself a cuppa while you count birds at your feeding station. What more can you ask for....

This is a yearly event brought to you by the RSPB, who are trying to collect important data on our national bird numbers. It is a great way for us also to spend 1hr learning and enjoying our birds around us while helping national figures too. Don’t worry, you don’t have to be an expert or do this alone as there are hundreds of bird counting events around the country.

How does it work?
All you have to do is:

1. Download a record sheet from the RSPB website. http://www.rspb.org.uk/birdwatch
2. Setup a bird feeder or feeding station nearby.
3. Sit for an hour over the weekend, identify the birds and mark down the biggest number of birds that land together in a given time. (Not the ones that fly over)
4. Submit your results on the RSPB website http://www.rspb.org.uk/birdwatch  It is as easy as this.
   

Go for it, join in and have fun. It is a great way to help numbers and have fun with the whole family too. Handykam fully supports the RSPB and its campaign.  

More information
RSPB website – http://www.rspb.org.uk
RSPB bird watch section - http://www.rspb.org.uk/birdwatch

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Freeze Warning! Wildlife crises hits UK

Over the past few days we have witnessed some of the strangest sub zero weather for 60+ years. With weather reaching as low as -22oC, birds and wildlife are coming under huge threat.  Severe weather warnings over the next week could mean that this threat could deepen. Dr Mark Avery is quoted by the BBC of saying that this current bad weather ‘Could be the single greatest wildlife killer of the new millennium’ There are a number of ways of helping your birds and wildlife:

• Make sure feeders and feeding stations are well stocked with a range of fresh feed. Good time to get rid of old currants and sultanas as well as old biscuits. Feed regularly through cold snap.
• Defrost bird baths and water butts so they can drink.
• Put up habitats to allow birds and animals to get shelter. Bird boxes, hedge hog homes, owl boxes etc.
• Cover all pet cages from worst of weather and make warm covered exercise runs.
• Leave garage or shed door open so wrens can pop in and eat insects.
• Etc....
  

Go on raid the kitchen and help your wildlife.

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Last minute gifts for parents

If you are really stumped for gifts or presents for relatives, look no more. We have a wide range of camera bird boxes, feeders and wildlife cameras.

• Nest box camera from £58.95 – A wonderful plug in and play system that allows them to watch birds 24/7. It is non technical and gives them hours of enjoyment.
• Bird camera feeder from £59.95 – Outside the nesting season, they can watch birds feed, play and communicate every day.
• Wildlife camera from £68.95 – They can enjoy the birds on their feeding station during the day and see what animals visit their garden at night.
  

The nice thing about wildlife camera products is that they keep on giving. Your parents will not only enjoy opening the gift, but they will continue to enjoy it every day for years to come.

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Feeding birds aiding evolution

New study has shown that feeding birds may be altering the shape of wings and beaks. With over 30 years of bird feeding has changed migration patterns thus effecting the genetics of birds. Experts believe both milder winters and an abundance of food have drawn the birds to Britain.

Read more about this from this bird feeding article

Why not try our Bird camera feeder from £59.95 – Outside the nesting season, they can watch birds feed, play and communicate every day.

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Birds fly by magnetism

It is know that birds navigate our vast planet by the use of the sun and landmarks. But, scientists in Germany have found that they can navigate by the magnetic forces of the earth. It is said that birds have iron-based magnetic materials in their beaks to enable them to navigate.

Read more about the college that founded this research http://www.uni-oldenburg.de/en/
More bird box camera , nest box camera, wildlife camera stories from Handykam

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Christmas gift ideas for parents and parents in law

Parents can be really difficult to find gifts for. It is nice to get something different, but when they have everything, this can be no easy task.

No problem, there is a solution is at hand. They have some spare time enjoying their home. Many enjoy their garden. Have you considered the following.

• Nest box camera from £58.95 – A wonderful plug in and play system that allows them to watch birds 24/7. It is non technical and gives them hours of enjoyment.
• Bird camera feeder from £59.95 – Outside the nesting season, they can watch birds feed, play and communicate every day.
• Wildlife camera from £68.95 – They can enjoy the birds on their feeding station during the day and see what animals visit their garden at night.
  

The nice thing about wildlife camera products is that they keep on giving. Your parents will not only enjoy opening the gift, but they will continue to enjoy it every day for years to come.

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Take your camera....there is wildlife around you.

If you look closely, there is wildlife around you. A great tip is to carry a small compact around with you and keep your eyes glued. A lot of photographers try to think like animals, looking for good hang outs, resting spots and feeding areas You can photograph wildlife anywhere, whether you are going to work, off to the bank, picking the children up from school, keep an eye around you. Don’t forget to look on the ground and in the sky too. There is a lot of wildlife around you.
If you don’t manage to get out as much, why not let the animals come to you. Try placing a camera bird feeder in your garden or a bird box camera or wildlife camera. You will be amazed by what you can find. Either way, keep your eyes peeled you will be amazed what you will see.

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Bird box camera systems
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Camera kits
Owl camera systems
Hedgehog box systems

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Go for it...put up a bird box or nest box today and help your birds.

The British Trust For Ornithology (BTO) is urging people to put of bird boxes and nest boxes. Nest boxes play an important role in encouraging bird numbers. Bird habitats have been effected by cleaning up of gardens, reduction of food and changing climate.  The BTO are encouraging us all to put up nest boxes so they get used to them before next Spring nesting season.

Read more about the plea for bird boxes and nest boxes
Or have a look at the BTO website

Don’t forget about a bird box cameras or nest box camera too. It makes an ideal gift for parents.

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FREE Christmas shopping bonus

Thank you for buying handykam products

As a way to thank you for shopping at handykam.com, we have reduced our delivery:

Special next working day courier delivery:

UK mainland (For 1-10kg) - From
£10 to only £7.90

This is an early Christmas gift to all our new and existing customers.

We always believe in giving our customers the best quality products and services as the best prices. Just go through your online shopping. Depending on the total weight, you will see the reduction.

Go for it...have a look at our:

Bird box camera systems
Feeder camera systems
Camera kits
Owl camera systems
Hedgehog box systems

We all at Handykam wish you a Merry Christmas.

Ideal garden Christmas present?....Think of your birds too.

When looking for a garden gift, don’t forget your birds too. Recent bird number reports from the BTO state that out of 247 species, Forty species are red-listed, 121 are amber-listed and 86 are green-listed. One of the best ways to help increase the green listed species is create a more bird friendly habitat. Plant bird friendly plants and trees that give cover and food in Spring. Add bird nest boxes to help them reproduce. Also add bird feeders and bird bath to help them survive through the harsher climates.

Why not give a perfect garden gift like a camera bird box and camera bird feeder. This will allow your family and friends to enjoy the birds as well as help attract and increase numbers. Either way, everyone has a merry Christmas and beyond.

Here are some other gifts that may be perfect presents
Cedar bird box with CMOS camera only £84.95
Cedar bird box with CCD camera only £94.95
Pine bird box with CMOS camera only £68.95
Pine bird box with CCD camera only £78.95
Hawk and Owl camera only £54.95
Vari-focal camera only £68.95

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From astronomy photography to bird box cameras

JamieCooperimages.com website review
This website features the work of Jamie Cooper. His photography covers many subjects and is of the highest standards. There is not many photographers who can turn their hand to photographing the nights sky as well getting pin point shots animals in Africa. The website also features wonderful shots bird box cameras. This website is a must see and keep popping back for more or even buy a calendar.

Points of interest
Have a look at the animated galleries of various subjects. Check out the bird box cameras and footage too.

More info
Why not try a bird box camera and create your own website like Jamie’s.

Have a look
Have a look at www.JamieCooperimages.com

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Handykam LJ cameras

LJ cameras are a brand of handykam.  The LJ is short for Look enJoy. Some of our cameras feature this brand. It is an early brand for bird box and nest box cameras.
You may also see other brands of cameras which include.
LJ bird box cameras
LJ nest box cameras
LJ nest box cam
LJ bird box cam

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Cameras used to learn about birds

There is so much we know and don’t know about birds. Biology and ornithology experts are using cameras to film nest, analysing how they eat, move, breed and raise their brood. Even with a small bird box camera, you will be able to monitor how a bird lives, communicates, breeds and more. If you look closely and over a period of time, you will see how intelligent they are.

We have many research institutions using our cameras to monitor birds.  They are doing valuable research on birds and bird behaviour. By understanding birds, they can help preserve numbers as well understand how they live and survive.

We are currently supporting projects for:
World wildlife fund
University of Oxford
University of Sydney
Max Plank Institute
World Parrot Trust

Find out more about our camera products from bird box cameras, nest box cameras, wildlife cameras

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I’m a celebrity get me out of here

A new year of celebrities compete each other to become the king or queen of the jungle. They torture themselves for television, by jumping in, swimming through, eating and drinking insects. Eek! The best part of the show are the little insect clips between the action. Check them out. They are really funny.

Wildlife cameras are a good way to film insects. Why not connect it to a PC and only record insects when they move.

I'm a celebrity get me out of here - Check it out for more clips.

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Wildlife crime has doubled in UK

During the last year, wildlife crime has doubled from 2177 to a whopping 5854 in the UK. These are only the ones reported and recorded, but shows the huge rise in these acts.  Crimes against badgers, birds, bats and many more are getting affected. With this, there is a rising need for a consistent charge for such crimes to unify law and deter crime.

Wildlife cameras are a great way to watch, enjoy wildlife as well as help keep an eye on them and save them too.

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Why are birds fat?

Apparently birds are fat for a reason. They need the food to survive the harsher environments of winter. Keeping warm throughout the day requires a lot of energy. This energy has to come from the body mass it stores. It is said that heavier birds tend to last the winter as they tend to have more reserve to burn.

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Feed your birds and enjoy them too - Bird feeder and camera, a perfect gift for Christmas

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Don't credit crunch bird food

Bird food is imperative during the winter months. However, keep an eye out for the BSA logo. This will ensure that the feed is of good quality. Having lesser quality food may be bad for your birds. The feed should be fresh and free from parasites.

High resolution Cedar Feeder - Only £103.95
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Its winter....Don't forget to feed mammals

The weather maybe closing in, getting colder and the evenings getting darker. Don't forget to feed your local mammals. Mammals, I hear you ask. Yes, there is a lot around us. Here are a few pointers from an excellent BBC breathing spaces article:

• Hedgehogs - Reduction in numbers loves dog food.
• Badgers - Unsalted peanuts go down a storm
• Squirrels - Loves seeds and fruit

Don't forget, to set up a feeding station and using a wildlife camera to enjoy them too.

Have a look at this great article by the BBC.

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Use outdoor camera to spot wildlife

This time of year is a prefect time to spot wildlife, busying themselves before they get ready for the winter. With outdoor cameras, you will be able to spot:

• Badgers - They are playful and often use well worn paths to their setts
• Deer - In autumn they are ready to mate and will roam to find a mate
• Wild boar - Boar are increasing in numbers and are wonderful to watch when looking for food
• Hedgehogs - Nocturnal creatures often very mobile and looking for foot and suitable habitats
  
• Otters - Elusive and playful nocturnal animals, often seen near waterways
• Foxes - Opportunist animals, always on the hunt for small creatures and mammals
• Owls - Often seen hunting on the edge of woodland

Autumn is a great time for watching wildlife. You will be very surprised what you find lurking around in your garden. Grab a camera and see what you can find.

Read more about our range of outdoor cameras:
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Colour camera kits only £44.95
Owl camera kit only £54.95

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Look out for hedgehogs on bonfire night

Bonfire night is fast approaching. This is a ideal time to enjoy fireworks and bonfire on a cold November the 5th night. However, don't forget hedgehogs too.

Hedgehogs are currently suffering a loss in numbers due to a poor habitat. As a result, they have been added to all major conservation lists. At this time of year, hedgehogs are looking for wonderful places to hibernate. A bonfire is seen as an ideal location which is a big danger. Follow these steps to help hedgehogs:

• Only build a bonfire on November the 5th to minimise any nest building.
• Search throughout for any wildlife.
• Re-home any hedgehogs and wildlife to new areas. Try using a hedgehog home for this.

Hedgehogs are friendly little animals and are ideal pest killers in the garden. Their numbers are diminishing, but with everyones help we can help improve numbers as well as continue to enjoy bonfire night

Read more about our range of perfect gardening gifts:
Hedgehog home and camera only £66.95

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Finding the perfect Christmas gift

Looking for an ideal Christmas gift can be real struggle.  What do you give someone who has everything? Do you go for something big, small, expensive or not so expensive? There are so many decisions, what do you do? The secret is slowly look at all these, plan early and don’t leave it too late. Otherwise you will spend too much and not get the best Christmas gifts possible.
The best solution to finding the perfect gift is to:

• Write down how many Christmas gifts you need for whom. Don’t forget anyone, else you will be in big trouble.
• Sort out your overall budget for Christmas. The larger the better, however don’t go to mad as you will down to bread and water after the new year.
• Prioritise budgets for each person. Yes, I know, a very difficult task.
• Jot down any interests or things that each person likes, will find funny or useful.
• Jump onto Google and search for various interests. Normally, this throws up some further ideas on products.
• Try to think differently. Instead of thinking about the object, maybe think about what it represents or maybe how it will be presented. This may have a lot more meaning.
• Have a look at blogs, major retail websites and keep browsing. Try refining your ideas as you search. Sometimes a bit of lateral thinking can give you a good idea.
• Try and stick to your aims and budget as best you can.
• If you are stuck, maybe leave that person and come back to them later stage. Try to ask friends or family for advice.
• Don’t panic, start early and you will sort it out and have an excellent Christmas.
  

At Handykam, you are sure to find something an ideal Christmas present or Xmas gift. Whether young or old, we are sure they will enjoy it for many years to come. Here are some ideas:

Read more about our range of perfect gardening gifts:
Cedar bird box with CMOS camera only £84.95
Cedar bird box with CCD camera only £94.95
Pine bird box with CMOS camera only £68.95
Pine bird box with CCD camera only £78.95
Hawk and Owl camera only £54.95
Vari-focal camera only £68.95

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Bird box camera clip has had over 11,600 views!

One of our bird box camera clips on youtube has reached its 11,600 views! That's amazing. It shows what if possible with one of our nest box systems. The birds are clearly enjoying the box and and raised a good healthy family. All this captured on film. Send us your clips too.

Here it is:

Why not have your own springwatch with:
Cedar bird box with CMOS camera only £84.95
Cedar bird box with CCD camera only £94.95
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Make a bird box, don't forget the camera too

Making a bird box or nest box can be fun and rewarding, not to mention, helpful for deminishing bird numbers too. Here is a great article on how to build a bird box. Make a bird box - Click here

Don't forget our bird box camera kits have instructions on how to build boxes too.

Wildlife camera kits of all shapes and sizes

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Amazing footage of hummingbird on camera

There are some video that simply amaze you when viewing. This is one. It is a rather tame hummingbird, filmed enjoying the afternoon sun before the phone goes. Wow:

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Gardening birthday gift ideas

What do you get a relative who has everything? Don’t worry, there is help at hand. Handykam has a range of easy to use and install wildlife camera products, perfect for any member of the family. In fact, there is nothing better than witnessing the delight of them opening their present and finding out what it is for on their special day....

We have a supurb range of bird box cameras. This is an ideal birthday gift for someone who has a passing interest in birds or animals. Why not extend this further and get a bird feeder camera system. This allows them to watch birds eat, play and fly around the garden. Also, we have a range of larger bird boxes as well as an excellent hedgehog box which can give endless pleasure all year round.

In fact, with any one of our systems, the lucky recipient will not only enjoy the wildlife around them, but they will be helping increase numbers too. All this at a great price. Have a look and you will be amazed.

Read more about our range of perfect gardening gifts:
Cedar bird box with CMOS camera only £84.95
Cedar bird box with CCD camera only £94.95
Pine bird box with CMOS camera only £68.95
Pine bird box with CCD camera only £78.95
Hawk and Owl camera only £54.95
Vari-focal camera only £68.95

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New inspection camera, drain camera skid

Handykam are proud to announce a new sled for its inspection camera systems. Having a sled or skid allows you to protect the camera from hard knocks, as well as help glide the camera through a variety of surfaces.

There are 3 main inspection camera systems the skid is suitable for.

Colour inspection camera drain camera surveying camera system +

Colour inspection camera drain camera surveying camera system

Inspection camera drain camera surveying camera system

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NEW! Inspection cameras, drain cameras at great prices

Need to survey drains, chimneys, buildings? This all can be made a lot easier with
the new Handykam inspection camera system.   With this kit you will be able to
view, fix and report problems in a fraction of time and without
breaking the budget too. It is a perfect solution for most applications
and industries. The are priced unbelievably well, including FREE delivery and will pay for themselves in one site visit!

There are 3 main flavours:

Colour inspection camera drain camera surveying camera system +

£795.00




£695.00



You Save: £100.00

Colour inspection camera drain camera surveying camera system

£695.00





£595.00




You Save: £100.00

Inspection camera drain camera surveying camera system

£595.00





£495.00




You Save: £100.00

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Camera technology used to view organisms

Nikon has just released its winners to the their annual Small World photography competition. Breathtaking photos of all things small. Check it out....


You can see more micro camera shots here

Why not see some camera footage of something bigger:
Cedar bird box with CMOS camera only £84.95
Cedar bird box with CCD camera only £94.95
Pine bird box with CMOS camera only £68.95
Pine bird box with CCD camera only £78.95
Hawk and Owl camera only £54.95
Vari-focal camera only £68.95

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Strange plants seen on bird box cameras

Birds Line Nests with Natural Antibacterials
There have been several customers asking why there are strange plants brought in nests during nesting season. These are often seen on nest box cameras. French scientist may have the clue. They found that certain plants are natural antibacterials, helping chick growth and health. Amazing!

Find out more with this article: Nesting building article

Why not see what you have in your nest box:
Cedar bird box with CMOS camera only £84.95
Cedar bird box with CCD camera only £94.95
Pine bird box with CMOS camera only £68.95
Pine bird box with CCD camera only £78.95
Hawk and Owl camera only £54.95
Vari-focal camera only £68.95

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Celebrate autumnwatch with an owl box and camera

Huge saving on barn owl box with camera

Handykam is pleased to announce that we are selling outdoor barn owl boxes with cameras. The barn owl trust design with the extra feature of having a camera fitted. - All for only £115.95 (Save £10). Have a look. Barn owl box

http://www.handykam.com/Owl-box-camera-systems/Outdoor-owl-box-and-camera-system/flypage.tpl.html

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New links added to our links directory.

Just added a lot of links to our weblinks

Have a look at: http://www.handykam.com/Web-links/

Wildlife, nest box, charities, conservation links and more...

Birdcare Standards Association - http://www.birdcare.org.uk/homepage.htm
National Federation of Badger Groups - http://www.badger.org.uk/
Natural History Museum - http://www.nhm.ac.uk/index.html
Landlife Wildflowers - http://www.wildflower.org.uk/index.html
Butterfly Conservation - http://www.butterfly-conservation.org/
Wildlife Trusts - http://www.wildlifetrusts.org/
British Hedgehog Preservation Society - http://www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk/
Highland Red Squirrel project - http://www.highlandredsquirrel.co.uk/index.html
British Dragonfly Society - http://www.dragonflysoc.org.uk/
The Invertebrate Conservation Trust - http://www.buglife.org.uk/
International Bee Research Association - http://www.ibra.org.uk/
Froglife - http://www.froglife.org/
The Bat Conservation Trust - http://www.bats.org.uk/
The Mammal Society - http://www.abdn.ac.uk/mammal/
British Arachnological Society - http://www.britishspiders.org.uk/index.html
Directory of UK birding - http://www.birding.uk.com/
Spikes Sanctuary Hedgehog Rescue Peebles - http://www.spikessanctuary.co.uk/
World Wildlife Fund - http://www.panda.org/

More to come.

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BBC Autumnwatch begins tonight on BBC2 @ 9 0'Clock

BBC Autumnwatch launches tonight. Check it out on BBC2 at 9 O'Clock.

Check out Martin Hughes-Games investigating bats with the Bat conservation Trust. Also check out the herbs and flora in our natural gardens. The show is set to be animal cameras, birdbox cameras, bat cameras, hedgehog cameras showing lots of interesting camera shots and feature rich information.

Why not have your own autumnwatch with:
Cedar bird box with CMOS camera only £84.95
Cedar bird box with CCD camera only £94.95
Pine bird box with CMOS camera only £68.95
Pine bird box with CCD camera only £78.95
Hawk and Owl camera only £54.95
Vari-focal camera only £68.95
Bat box cameras only £63.95
Hedgehog camera system only £66.95

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BBC Autumnwatch website is now open

The new BBC autumnwatch website has been launched. Not sure what Autumnwatch is? This is a series of great live shows on the BBC that displays the brilliance of the autumn season around the British Isles. The real stars of the series are animal and birds in closeup. Check the new website out and enjoy the show.... http://www.bbc.co.uk/autumnwatch/

Also have a look at the crazy squirrels:

Why not have your own autumnwatch with:
Cedar bird box with CMOS camera only £84.95
Cedar bird box with CCD camera only £94.95
Pine bird box with CMOS camera only £68.95
Pine bird box with CCD camera only £78.95
Hawk and Owl camera only £54.95
Vari-focal camera only £68.95

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Enjoy bats with a bat box and camera

Enjoy the delights of bats.

Bats are amazing creatures. Now you are able to enjoy
them close up from the comfort of your home with a CCTV bat box and
complete bat box camera system.  Help increase numbers, enjoy them too..

We have a brand new bat box and camera product. Only £63.95. Have a look and get one today.

Bat box with camera or camera bat box

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50 birds of the world

See and find about the rarest 50 birds of the world. Read about them, save them and enjoy them. Click here for more.

Use a camera to monitor and enjoy your birds.
Cedar bird box with CMOS camera only £84.95
Cedar bird box with CCD camera only £94.95
Pine bird box with CMOS camera only £68.95
Pine bird box with CCD camera only £78.95

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National moth night

Tonight September 18th and tomorrow are national moth nights. Read more about enjoying your moths. Read more here. Why not use a camera to examine your moth traps.

We sell a range of outdoor cameras, perfect for moths
Hawk and Owl camera only £54.95
Vari-focal camera only £68.95

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Top 50 gardening websites - Gardening gifts too

Finding a good gardening website can be hard a times. Here are 50, The Times newspaper has selected for you. Great work. Check it out The Times 50 gardening websites

We sell a number of top gifts for gardeners. Perfect gardening gift for Christmas.
Cedar bird box with CMOS camera only £84.95
Cedar bird box with CCD camera only £94.95
Pine bird box with CMOS camera only £68.95
Pine bird box with CCD camera only £78.95

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New Product - Hedgehog box and camera

Introducing our new exciting hedgehog product.
The complete hedgehog camera system. Everything you need to watch and enjoy your hedgehogs in your garden. Makes a perfect gift for any autumnwatch, springwatch, nature lover.

Click here for full hedgehog box and camera kit only £76.95 - £66.95

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Don't let your birds feel the credit crunch

Try to get quality food for your birds. A good idea is to check if it has the BSA logo on it for quality standards. Handykam.com finds bird food information.

Why not watch them feeding 360 days a year too.
Bird feeder and camera

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Pet cam has arrived.

It is a hard life being a cat. Waiting for humans to feed you. Being kicked out at night and when you are at work! No way, now you can see what they are upto during the day with a new pet cam. Handykam finds pet cam

How about using a camera to keep an eye on your garden wildlife as well as your garden pets.
Wildlife camera kits of all shapes and sizes

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Use your USB capture device to record chipmunks!

Don't forget, with your USB capture device you can record audio too. Just plug in your USB device into your computer and record sound through your camera. Here is what a chipmunk sounds like. Click here

If you want to find out more about our capture devices -
PC USB capture device only £29.95
MAC USB capture device only £34.95

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Wildlife webcams from around the world

Imagine seeing elephants in South Africa or ospreys in the US? Check out a great website. But, don't do what we did.....check a webcam at night. Keep an an eye on the hour difference otherwise you will see a black screen. Handykam finds wildlife webcams

We do sell nest box cameras if you want to have a go
Cedar bird box with CMOS camera only £84.95
Cedar bird box with CCD camera only £94.95
Pine bird box with CMOS camera only £68.95
Pine bird box with CCD camera only £78.95

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Russian celebs build nest boxes

A bunch of Russian celebrities get involved and build/install nest boxes. All they need are cameras to make the birds celebrities.

We do sell nest box cameras if you want to have a go
Cedar bird box with CMOS camera only £84.95
Cedar bird box with CCD camera only £94.95
Pine bird box with CMOS camera only £68.95
Pine bird box with CCD camera only £78.95

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See a mole cam, sheep cam buffalo cam and more

Imagine cow cams, buffalo cams, sheep cams and more! Artist and cameraman Sam Easterson has created a number of amazing footage. The cams give a great insight into the life of animals. Check it out:

Handykam.com finds animal cams here

We do sell nest box cameras if you want to have a go
Cedar bird box with CMOS camera only £84.95
Cedar bird box with CCD camera only £94.95
Pine bird box with CMOS camera only £68.95
Pine bird box with CCD camera only £78.95

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Super CCD camera spots black hole 12.8billion light years away

Astronomers have used a Supreme CCD cam to spot a massive black hole 12.8billion light-years from earth. The CCDs are used to collect light or electrical charge from a distant object.

Find out more by reading here

We sell CCD cameras for wildlife.

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What does a bevy, bouquet, charm relate to?

These are generic terms for specific birds groups. What about: A bevy of quail, A bouquet of pheasants, A charm of finches. Have a look here.

    * A band of blue jays
    * A bevy of quail
    * A bouquet of pheasants
    * A cast of hawks
    * A cauldron of hawks (when rising together on a thermal updraft)
    * A charm of finches
    * A colony of penguins (also used for many other sea birds that group together when nesting, such as a colony of terns)
    * A company of parrots
    * A congregation of plovers
    * A congress of ravens
    * A convocation of eagles
    * A covey of grouse
    * A covey of quail
    * A deceit of lapwings
    * A descent of woodpeckers
    * An exaltation of larks
    * A fall of woodcocks
    * A flight of swallows
    * A flight of pigeons
    * A flight of cormorants
    * A gaggle of geese
    * A kettle of hawks (when rising together on a thermal updraft)
    * A murder of crows
    * A muster of storks
    * An ostentation of peacocks
    * A parliament of owls
    * A raft of ducks
    * A rafter of turkeys
    * A siege of heron
    * A skein of geese (when flying)
    * A sord of mallard ducks
    * A tidings of magpies
    * An unkindness of ravens
    * A watch of nightingales
    * A wedge of geese (when flying in V formation)
    * A whiteness of swans (Would it be a blackness of black swans?)
    * A wisp of snipe
We do sell nest box cameras if you want to have a go
Cedar bird box with CMOS camera only £84.95
Cedar bird box with CCD camera only £94.95
Pine bird box with CMOS camera only £68.95
Pine bird box with CCD camera onlu £78.95

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Birds enjoy wine too

A new wine box packaging that doubles up as a nest box. Have a look here. handykam.com finds: Click here for bird box design

We do sell nest box cameras if you want to have a go
Cedar bird box with CMOS camera only £84.95
Cedar bird box with CCD camera only £94.95
Pine bird box with CMOS camera only £68.95
Pine bird box with CCD camera onlu £78.95

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Cameras just got smaller. 1mm in diameter

MIT develop a fiber camera as small a 1mm.

Inspection cameras get smaller by the minute. Eight layers of light-detecting materials are moulded together via an advanced extrusion process to give amazing results. Handykam.com finds: Click here for inspection cam

Inspection cameras arriving on website soon.

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View sixty two square miles from 1 camera

The US army develop 2.3 gigapixel sensor camera which
should let the camera provide continuous coverage of a range of about
sixty-two square miles at a resolution of 0.3 meters! Wow. That is amazing Handykam.com finds here

Cedar bird box with CMOS camera only £84.95
Cedar bird box with CCD camera only £94.95

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Microsofts new webcam

Microsoft has a new exciting webcam about to launch. 720p HD webcam with widescreen and a neat autofocus feature. Have a look here: http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2009/aug09/08-20CinemaPR.mspx?rss_fdn=Press Releases

We do sell nest box cameras if you want to have a go
Cedar bird box with CMOS camera only £84.95
Cedar bird box with CCD camera only £94.95
Pine bird box with CMOS camera only £68.95
Pine bird box with CCD camera onlu £78.95

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Food time captured on nest camera

American Robin feeding their brood captured on web camera.

What a neat nest and wonderful plumage.

Don't forget me in the photo.

A couple set up a camera on self-timer while holidaying, near a lake in a national park in Canada. They were about to take the photo when a squirrel pops up and steals the show. Wow.
Copyright - Daily Telegraph

Find out more by reading at the Telegraph website here

We sell a range of wildlife cameras.
Hawk and Owl camera only £54.95
Vari-focal camera only £68.95

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Special whale spotting cameras

New cameras used to spot whales. The special pentrating radar cameras are able to look through tree cover, deep ocean depths to find various species of whales or fish.  It works by having two or more cameras are mounted together and film at different spectral bands, subtracting or de-correlaring at different levels, giving a clear picture. Amazing.... 

Find out more by reading here

We sell a range of wildlife cameras.
Hawk and Owl camera only £54.95
Vari-focal camera only £68.95

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Great footage of a nest

We found some great footage of nest boxes. Like the way the angle is at a 3 quarter view giving a more realistic angle. Rods excellant website is a good insight into how you can use and adapt camera technology to get wonderful footage - Click here for more info

We do sell nest box cameras if you want to have a go
Cedar bird box with CMOS camera only £84.95
Cedar bird box with CCD camera only £94.95
Pine bird box with CMOS camera only £68.95
Pine bird box with CCD camera onlu £78.95

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Cedar camera nest box / bird box camera in action

See our Cedar camera nest box / bird box in action - Looks great in situe and  thank you for the glowing report. We do like to make a good product at realistic prices. - Click here for more info

Cedar bird box with CMOS camera only £84.95
Cedar bird box with CCD camera only £94.95

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CCD cameras versus CMOS cameras

CCD V CMOS cameras - Great article on differences - Read more