Wildlife Cameras

Discover our garden wildlife cameras 

Throughout the day and night, our easy-to-install wired, wireless and Wi-Fi-enabled wildlife trail cameras can help you capture footage of a variety of native animals, such as hedgehogs, foxes, badgers, rabbits and more - all from the comfort of your own home. With effective night vision and wide ranges, our outdoor wildlife cameras provide high-definition video of every furry friend that enters your garden, all day every day. 

Why choose our wildlife trail cameras 

As the UK’s leading wildlife and bird camera suppliers, you can count on our expert knowledge to capture all the native wildlife that visits your garden. From bird box cameras and hedgehog house cameras, to wildlife trail cameras, we have everything possible for your wildlife-watching needs. And, since our wildlife and trail cameras are designed to be unobtrusive and portable, they’ll capture fantastic footage of natural animal behaviours anywhere you place them - without disturbing any local wildlife.

What to look for in a wildlife camera

When choosing a wildlife camera, it’s important to consider what you intend to use it for. 

For amateur garden wildlife-watching, you simply need a wildlife camera with quality footage, night-vision, and enough connectivity to reach your chosen watching device. Mains power shouldn’t be an issue, and can actually be more reliable. 

However, if you’re planning to take a camera out into the wild, you may need something far sturdier and portable - such as a trail camera - that relay the footage back to you. 

How to set up a wildlife camera

Setting up a wildlife camera depends on the type you have. Trail cameras simply just need propping up in position and turning on, whereas mains powered wildlife cameras require a far bit more attention. 

Here’s how to set up a wildlife camera in just a few easy-to-follow steps: 

1. Choose your camera location - Find the perfect place to install your wildlife camera. These are often installed in similar positions to CCTV cameras, high up and pointing down towards the ground.
2. Check that the camera can reach power - Have another person helping, or measure the distance between your chosen location and power outlet, ensuring that the power cable can reach. 
3. Test the camera - Turn camera on inside, to make sure it’s working properly, then bring it outside to see whether the angle is right before installing. 
4. Screw the camera mount - Our garden wildlife cameras come with built-in camera mounts, meaning they simply just need to be attached to your chosen location. 
5. Turn the camera on - Once installed, turn the camera on and get ready to capture extraordinary garden wildlife. 

Frequently asked questions about wildlife cameras

How do wildlife cameras work?

Wildlife cameras, in their simplest form, are just cameras designed to capture wildlife footage - without causing any disturbance to the native creatures. They use wired or wireless connections, such as Wi-Fi, to transmit the camera footage directly to your device of choice - be that a smartphone, tablet, TV or computer - from wherever you’ve placed them.

How to choose a wildlife camera: Are wired or Wi-Fi wildlife cameras better?

Each type of camera has different benefits to meet your varied needs, so the best wildlife camera for you will depend on your unique preferences and circumstances.

Wi-Fi wildlife cameras allow you easy access to watch your garden via the exclusive Green Feathers app, wherever you are. Wired wildlife cameras, on the other hand, require you to connect your camera to a TV, monitor or computer in order to access the footage - perfect for a cosy night in, where you can really take in all the little visitors you have coming by. Therefore, a Wi-Fi-enabled garden camera may be best for someone always on the go, whereas the best camera for shooting wildlife in your garden may be a wired one if you prefer to sit down and watch on a big screen.

Plus, with wired vs wireless wildlife cameras, you also have to consider the strength of your Wi-Fi and whether you would be fine with having wires in your garden. If you don’t trust the strength of your Wi-Fi, especially over long distances, a wired wildlife camera could be a better option. However, you may need a way to cover your outdoor wires (e.g. within waterproof plastic tubing) or bury them underground to prevent them from becoming damaged.

That said, our wildlife trail cameras give you the best of both worlds! They allow you to place your camera anywhere, with up to 6 months of battery life with just AA batteries, and collect at a later time. With infrared vision, you can capture day and night wildlife footage and then upload the content onto your computer to watch. Therefore, if you’re particularly interested in capturing footage of nocturnal animals like hedgehogs, a trail camera would be the best night camera for garden wildlife.

Do trail cameras need Wi-Fi?

While some trail cameras are Wi-Fi-enabled, it isn’t always needed or a feature that can be used. As many people place trail cameras out in the wild, rather than using them in their garden, it’s unlikely that there will be any Wi-Fi to connect to. Therefore, trail cameras tend to store footage internally, using SD cards, so that you can download and view it at a later time. 

Can trail cameras be used for home security?

Technically, yes. Since trail cameras will capture footage when they sense movement, they can be used as security cameras on your property. However, if you want a camera that will capture footage 24/7, you may prefer a specialist security camera instead.

Are trail cameras waterproof?

Absolutely! Come rain or shine, trail cameras are designed to withstand all the elements as it captures incredible wildlife footage from wherever you place it. 

What wildlife is common in a UK garden?

Along with the common grey squirrel and the domestic cat, most of the furry friends visiting our gardens are rather less obvious than visiting birds. Hedgehogs, badgers and red foxes are often nocturnal visitors popping into your garden on the hunt for food. However, you could expect others, such as the wood mouse, bank vole and common shrew (depending on your area), which are easily overlooked and small to notice.

Depending on where you live and the time of year, there could be a huge variety of different species visiting your garden without your knowledge. To discover more about these furry visitors and start learning how to protect the local environment in your area, start monitoring your garden today with one of our industry-leading wildlife trail cameras. You can also visit the Green Feathers blog for more wildlife-watching and conservation tips.