Blue Bird House Camera

[RabbitCam]

I have a small camera in a birdhouse to watch the birds build a nest and raise the little ones. The camera is old technology and time to upgrade. I found a camera with newer technology on AliExpress, but AliExpress will not accept my credit card, so I cannot purchase it. My credit card company said they approved the purchase, but AliExpress denied it. AliExpress customer service was no help. The camera needs to be small enough to fit in a blue bird house, POE, Onvif, and 940nm IR. Does anyone know of a similar camera purchased inside the United States?

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[TonyR]

Go to eBay and search for "Sercomm RC4551".
It's 1080P, POE, IR, close focus, RTSP, has audio, works with VLC or Blue Iris.
Build your own bracket as in the 2nd image below with plumber's tape.
It's not waterproof but in a sheltered birdhouse, should be OK.
I've had one in a bluebird house over a year now.
I installed a small heatsink on the back to help with our 90 degree summers.
Go here to see what I did and I also turned on several other forum members who purchased it, like @th182 , @IReallyLikePizza2 ,
@looney2ns ;

 

[TonyR]

A video from yesterday. I love it when they hunker down and use their wings to help shape the nest like a bowl:
View attachment Cam57.20220331_080306_2.mp4

 

[TonyR]

Almost forgot: if hard pressed to find the Sercomm RC4551, it's kin the Sercomm OC432 will also work for you, it may be a tad harder to mount with its single rear screw but plumber's tape can work miracles in the hands of an imaginative person!

It's also 1080P, audio, RTSP, POE, IR, works with VLC and Blue Iris. And I have it also, plan to put up another birdhouse cam soon. This one here for $28 shipped is a good deal, IMO. FWIW, it's "outdoor-rated."

 

[th182]

Works great for a doghouse too!!



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[RabbitCam]

@TonyR Thank you, I will check out this camera.