A wildlife camera is a remote camera that photographers, bird-watchers, homeowners, and wildlife enthusiasts can install in the woods to capture images and videos without any human presence. These cameras have sensors that detect movement, automatically trigger photo captures, and wirelessly transmit the footage to your cell phone.
The ultimate reason to use a wildlife camera is to explore your passion for the great outdoors.
Whether you hunt to harvest meat, to help manage wildlife populations, or for the experience, wireless trail cameras can help you better understand and manage your opportunities.
At the core of all nature photography is one goal: capturing natural beauty. A hidden camera is uniquely capable of capturing this beauty without disruption.
Set up a camera system near a food source to check out the local wildlife, aim your camera at a field and turn on the Time-Lapse function to track seasonal plant growth, or check out SPYPOINT’s Time-Lapse+ feature to capture the gradual change of flora and the quick movements of wildlife with one set-up.
Wondering why your chickens are disappearing or who keeps picking off the blueberries? Our game cameras' motion detection technology works as great as a security camera. Set up a 24/7 motion-activated camera, sit back, and watch.
The first step to wildlife conservation is observation. Long-term outdoor surveillance will help you explore species richness and diversity plus help you make informed decisions as a good steward of your local ecosystem.
Cellular trail cameras can improve your animal tracking efforts and show you patterns, changes, and relationships within the land, water, and wildlife. Use trail cameras to determine species occurrence, abundance, and diversity without spending months in the field.
Wildlife cameras offer features that once seemed impossible. Get an idea of where you want your cameras to work, what you want to capture, and how frequently you’ll get out there to understand the feature set that meets your needs.
One of the most noticeable advancements in game cameras is their improved video quality. Most modern cellular trail cameras can stream full HD 1080P video, detailed enough to recognize individual cuts and markings. If you want even higher quality, look for compact traditional trail cameras like the SPYPOINT FORCE Series, which can film 60 seconds of 4K video on each trigger.
The trigger speeds you need will largely depend on your target, but always aim for a wildlife camera with a trigger speed of less than a half second.
Automated motion detection triggers your camera anytime anything steps into its field of view. You have more control over your motion detection than you might expect:
Some cameras allow you to choose the wait time between motion-activated photos/videos. A longer delay minimizes your footage and therefore maximizes battery life. A shorter delay maximizes surveillance but consumes more power.
SPYPOINT trail cameras have different sensitivity settings to help your camera match your animal tracking target. Looking for smaller, subtle shots? Adjust the motion detection sensitivity and respond to even the slightest movements.
Keeping an eye on larger animals? Conserve your camera power by lowering your sensitivity.
Without night vision, you'd miss out on nocturnal species like owls, foxes, and other creatures that tend to avoid daylight. Crucially, many more species are crepuscular, which means they’re active primarily at dawn and dusk.
From low light to no light, invest in a camera that uses low-glow technology to capture clear images even in complete darkness without disturbing the wildlife. SPYPOINT’s thermal imaging camera functions can capture low-glow night vision shots from up to 100 feet away.
The further away from your house you set up your wildlife camera, the more critical battery life becomes. To maximize your battery life, consider solar trail cameras like the FLEX-S or cameras with additional battery capacity like the FLEX-PLUS.
Your camera needs to be as durable as the wildlife it's capturing. SPYPOINT cameras work like the post office: neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night will hinder them.
Most modern trail cameras communicate with your devices wirelessly or store footage locally on an SD card.
The motions of different species are best captured with different cameras.
Mammal and large animal tracking requires a very specific set of functions.
For larger mammal captures, focus on excellent storage capacity and long battery life. You’ll need months of HD footage to determine species occurrence properly. SPYPOINT’s solar-powered FLEX-S camera can capture detailed shots for months without losing battery power.
For smaller, fast-moving species, you’ll want the highest possible video quality and the fastest available trigger times. Check out the SPYPOINT FORCE-PRO camera, which can film in 4K and has a .2-second trigger speed.
It’s impossible to predict bird movement patterns, but what you can do is react fast. Hair triggers and long-range motion detection are absolutely essential for bird-watching specialists. Shop for cameras with trigger speeds under a second and a wide detection range to capture crystal-clear shots of high flyers and tree dwellers at roost.
You’ll also need to cast a wide net for great birding shots. Check out SPYPOINT’s bundle discounts to get a great deal on multiple cameras controlled through one streamlined app.
Two critical components make up a great nocturnal camera system:
Nighttime photos can drain your battery faster. Include solar charging or an extra battery bank to maintain high image quality on busy nights.
You’ll need the highest possible definition to catch subtle movements like a snake slithering through the bush. Don’t focus as much on maximum capture distance for reptile cams. Instead, consider the FLEX-M bundle, a package of two cameras you can position at attractive sections of the forest floor.
Water sources can give you long looks at local wildlife as they stop and sip. Aim a cellular trail camera at popular drinking spots and river crossing points to funnel action into your view.
SPYPOINT’s Time-Lapse+ feature is excellent for watering holes. This technology works great with a FLEX-PLUS to provide 36MP shots of the area at an interval of your choice.
The SPYPOINT FLEX-M is an excellent choice for beginning your wildlife-watching journey.
Why the FLEX-M is a great first wildlife camera:
The SPYPOINT FLEX series includes everything in the FLEX-M and adds even more extra features:
The SPYPOINT FORCE series features our fastest trigger speeds, longest detection ranges, and more:
The best maintenance is preventative maintenance. Our hunting game cameras won’t need much upkeep to keep up with bucks year after year.
Here is a good starting point for monitoring medium-sized wildlife:
Finally, check your date and time settings to ensure you know exactly when the action is happening.
Nature never stops - we just stop watching. We can’t be everywhere at once, but we can set up cameras to maximize wildlife watching.
Delegate your time and resources across a network of wildlife cameras to take your biodiversity monitoring and wildlife photography to the next level. We have put decades of research and optimization into SPYPOINT’s cellular trail cameras and traditional scout cameras, all centered around one goal: delivering more than wildlife enthusiasts can expect at a price you can appreciate.
A longer battery life ensures continuous operation of essential features like motion detection, HD video recording, and night vision, allowing wildlife enthusiasts to capture day-and-night activity without frequent battery changes.
