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Bird watching is one of the most rewarding hobbies a person could pick up. It's no surprise to learn that bird watchers throughout the world are looking for creative new ways to peek into the lives of our feathered friends. In recent years it has become popular to start placing closed circuit television cameras inside bird nests in order to get a peek at the home life of birds. These bird house cameras are also known as "nest cams" and they are easier to build than you may think.

You will need the following items in order to complete your nest cam;

• Water Resistant Bird House (Kit or Custom Design with removable roof)
• Small CCTV Board Camera
• Power and Video Cable
• Digital Video Recorder

Selecting Your Bird House

As you might expect, a nest cam can be made using a regular bird house kit, or it can be customized to suit your needs. It's recommended that you try and find a kit with a removable roof so that you can easily adjust the camera if problems occur. Additionally, because the cameras can be sensitive to moisture, it is recommended that you select or design a bird house that is water resistant.

Installing The CCTV Camera

Once you have assembled your bird house, you will need to install the board camera. These cameras are available in color or black and white and they can typically measure less than one inch. Their compact size makes them perfect for nest cams as they do not require major modifications, and they typically include a wide angle lens that allows you to view the entire nest floor. You will install the camera at the top of the nest pointing downwards to view the nest floor.

You will need to feed the video and power cables through the frame or roof of the bird house in order to connect it to the DVR. If the roof will be secured permanently then we recommend drilling a hole in the side of the bird house. Once you have fed the wires through, then you can secure your board camera mounting bracket and adjust the cameras positioning.

Always test your nest cam bird house before you place it in your yard. This will make it easier to troubleshoot problems you might encounter. Once you have tested the camera and everything appears to be working, you can attach the bird house to a tree or mounting pole at your desired location. Once everything is installed you should test it again to ensure everything is working.

Viewing And Streaming A Live Feed

In order to view live video you will need to have your camera plugged into a digital video recorder. There are several different types of video recorders available depending on your budget. You can purchase standalone systems similar to your VCR, customized PC systems, or you can install additional hardware on your current PC to act as a recorder. Many of these systems allow you to stream live video over the internet and you can allow your friends and family to watch from the comfort of their own homes.

We recommend the following when constructing your nest cam;

Color Board Camera
Video Capture Card

Thanks to EZWatch Security Cameras for the helpful advice they provided while writing this article.

Is My Nanny Cam Legal?

Like many parents, you may be considering a hidden or covert camera to record the interaction and behavior of your babysitter and your children while you're away. As you can see these so-called nanny cams or spy cams can be hidden in a variety of household objects and record activity without even a glimmer of suspicion on the part of your child care provider.

But is it legal? Are you risking criminal charges or a civil lawsuit by taping your sitter? The answer is yes, your nanny cam in most instances is perfectly legal. There are a few details which should be brought to your attention and discussed with an attorney licensed in your state if you have additional questions.

Visible video cameras (not hidden in any way) are generally not illegal if they are in a non-private place like the kitchen or living areas of your home. If the camera records sound as well as video, you must comply with federal and state wiretapping and eavesdropping laws. You will need consent of one or all parties to any recorded conversation, depending on your jurisdiction. Most states will allow you, the parent, to consent to the recording on behalf of your minor child. You will need to check on Audio Recording laws for more information about the necessary consent to an audio recording.

Hidden cameras (often referred to in the media as nanny cams or spy cams) are still usually okay from a legal point of view, unless the babysitter has a reasonable expectation of privacy. There is a federal law which makes it a crime to secretly capture photo or video images of people in places and situations in which they have an expectation of privacy, such as bathrooms, dressing rooms, locker rooms, hotel rooms and tanning salons. Most states now have similar laws. So, you definitely can't record the nanny in the bathroom and probably not in her bedroom if she lives in with your family.

Most experts agree that you shouldn't wait until you suspect some sort of abuse or neglect of your child before getting a nanny cam. If you install one before the nanny is hired and inform her that she may be monitored, your nanny cam may act as a deterrent to misconduct or abuse instead of an investigative tool. In fact, many nannies have no problem with nanny camera monitoring as long as they know about it or at least about the possibility that it is there. They often are offended however by secret, hidden cameras.

So, at the end of the day, you will need to balance the legal and ethical issues related to nanny cam recording. Reasonable video surveillance, especially if done without sound, is legal in every state as long as you stay out of the bathroom and the bedroom. Now you've just got to decide whether or not to disclose the existence and/or location of the camera to the babysitter before you switch it on.

About the Author

The Author Sharon Macdonald is a high-tech security specialist. Please visit her at http://www.A1-HiddenCamera.com to view the latest in hidden cameras and Nanny Cams

what is the best free web cam recorder program for uploading videos to you tube?

i am wondering because my audio isnt matching my video

it could be the editing software as well what are you using?

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