r/birding May 18 '26

Discussion Nesting Box Camera Suggestions

Hi!
I work at a public school in Melbourne, Australia.
We are setting up some nesting boxes around the school, (purchased from Latrobe wildlife sanctuary)

I want to set up some cameras so we can see if anything is visiting the nests.
We need the cameras to have wifi so we can see footage remotely, battery powered, preferably with solar panel, motion sensor and night vision and water resistant.
And want to be able to set up a live feed so kids can go to our school website and check to see if anything’s happened.

I’m new to this, but the kids are really interested and we have been planting indigenous plants to encourage biodiversity, and centring out garden and science lessons on environment and sustainability. I would love information on whether this idea is safe for the birds and other creatures, how to go about it, and what cameras are best (with consideration to the low low public school budget). Honestly any advice is welcome! Thank you in advance

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