Green Feathers Bird Box Quick Start Manual

Bird Box Camera Kit

Quick Start Guide

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Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a Green Feathers
Bird Box Camera. For years we have been a leading provider of
wildlife cameras and our bird box cameras have been a number one
choice for those wanting to watch wildlife in their very own garden
from the comfort of the sofa. We are based in Bristol where our team
have taken our  edgling cameras to new heights.

In no time we’ll get you up and running so you can be enjoying the
company of your feathered friends. Please take a couple of minutes to
have a read through this booklet before you get started. Not only are
there some helpful hints and tips, but we also have some guidelines
to help you plan the installation of your camera.

Everything has been designed with ease in mind and no special tools
or skills are required; just a bit of time, a cup of tea and a friend is
always helpful to have around. We hope you enjoy your camera!

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WHERE TO PLACE YOUR BIRD BOX

Diff erent birds have diff erent needs when it comes to choosing where to place your bird
box. Generally you should look to place your box in a quiet spot in the garden amongst
other plants or trees, making sure to leave a clear path in for your birds to make their
landing.

Unless there is a tree or building providing shade, it is generally a good idea to face the box
between north and east to avoid direct sunlight and strong winds. Tilting the box slightly
forward will also help to prevent rain from coming straight into the nesting area.

For blackbirds, robins and wrens you should place your bird box 1.5 to 2 metres high, well
surrounded by planting.

For sparrows, starlings, tits and spotted  ycatchers you should place your bird box 2 to 4
metres high and slightly covered with a clear entrance.

For woodpeckers, owls and kestrels you should place your bird box between 3 to 5 metres
high in a nice open space.

If there are cats and other bird predators in the area then you should look to place
your bird box a minimum of 2 metres above ground level.

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2m - Robins, Wrens

3m - Sparrows, Tits, Starlings

5m - Woodpeckers, Owls

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GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR CAMERA

Focussing your camera lens

The easiest way to improve your video feed is to set the focus of your camera lens.
All of our bird box cameras have a screw  t lens to make focus adjustment easy but
this may require the assistance of a family member or friend. For simplicity’s sake, it
is strongly recommended that you do this before mounting the box.

To do this place a small bird-sized object, such as a  gurine, inside your bird box. With your
bird box camera connected to a TV or monitor gently twist the lens to adjust the
focal distance of the camera: clockwise to focus on objects that are further away or
anti-clockwise to focus on closer objects.

Check Distances

If you have a wireless camera we suggest that you check the distances between the camera
and the receiver before you install the camera into the bird box. Take the camera to the
location where you want to place it and plug it in. Make sure that you are receiving a good
signal to the receiver by monitoring on your TV.