Build a motion triggered wildlife camera like a silent lookout, powered by Raspberry Pi with components selected with My Naturewatch. On device computer vision detects movement and saves photos to the microSD card, while Wi Fi in Raspberry Pi Zero W supports simple, cable free setup.
- Motion detection by computer vision, no constant recording
- Wireless access with Raspberry Pi Zero W
- Portable with a suitable power bank
- Guided build using instructions on the My Naturewatch website
- Stores images locally on the 32GB card
- Place near a garden feeder to capture birds
- Ground level on a path for foxes or badgers
- By a log pile to watch small mammals
- On a window ledge to see squirrels
- Raspberry Pi Zero W
- Camera module for Raspberry Pi Zero
- 32GB microSD card pre loaded with NOOBS and SD card adaptor
- USB A to micro B cable
- Heatsink
- USB power bank not included, 6000 mAh or larger recommended
- Delete NOOBS before installing Naturewatch software
Use a suitable enclosure for outdoor placement and stable mounting.