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Handykam Cornish design pine and cedar nest box systems
Handykam is a leading UK/European manufacturer & seller of specialist wildlife camera systems. Our products are designed and produced by professionals with many years of experience. We are constantly designing and redesign new wooden products and electronics to suit ever changing needs and requirements. In most cases we normally exceed expectations and produce good quality products at great value and service. Our products are the choice by professionals and first time users alike. Read a few recommendations from our customers.

Our systems exceptionally popular that have been developed over many years. The design was developed from and far exceed the recommendations by the BTO and RSPB. Birds love them and keep returning year after year.

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There are many boxes out there, why choose Handykam?

  • Most comprehensive kit with the best value for money available today.
  • Proven track record from many thousands of customers around the world.
  • Products chosen by professional researchers, top institution projects.
  • Featured on most national and international media networks.
  • Designed by experienced professionals to latest standards.
  • Handmade in UK by 10 year UK registered company.

Overall : Handykam Cornish design pine and cedar nest box systems

  • Easy to use and install.
  • Expandable for future.
  • Well made and designed to last.
  • Ideal for people of all ages.

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Handykam bird box size

Size features : Handykam Cornish design pine and cedar nest box systems

  • The dimensions are perfect for all types of song birds.
  • The size of these boxes exceed normal recommendations.
  • The floor space is perfect for nests of all sizes.
  • The extra height is ideal for better air quality in box.
  • Large roof to throw water off the box.

Design features : Handykam Cornish design pine and cedar nest box systems

  • Construction
    • Constructed for birds and technology in mind.
    • Thick construction and build to last.
    • 19mm wood, planed and sanded.
    • Stainless steel screws throughout.
    • Designed to last many years in all weathers.
    • Hand painted with non toxic paint or teak oil.

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Pine nest box
  • The wood: Pine
    • PEFC and FSC from low impact sustainable resource.
    • Every tree is replaced with a new one.
    • 19mm for extra rigidity and insulation in winter.
    • Proven material for birds.
    • Breaths and regulates temperature of box.
  • The wood: Cedar
    • FSC from low impact sustainable resource.
    • Every tree taken down another is planted.
    • Low carbon, locally sourced.
    • Pulled out of forest by horses.
    • Solar kiln dried.
    • 19mm for extra rigidity and insulation in winter.
    • Proven material for birds.
    • Regulates temperature of box and allows to breathe.

Cedar bird box

Bird box roof
  • The roof
    • Overhanging roof to throw water off box and keep sides dry.
    • Entrance hole 125mm minimum off the floor to prevent predators grabbing eggs.
    • Polymer hinged, lift up roof for easy access.
    • 20 year polmer roof felt for long lasting weatherproofing.
    • Extended roofing felt over back plate for extra weatherproofing.
    • Nailed and glued for extra rigidity.
    • Strong nylon roof clip with stainless screw and brass pin.
  • The sides
    • Sloped to allow rain to run off rood.
    • Slotted to allow cable protection and easy fit.
    • Sealed windows added to box to be dry and daylight in box for cameras.
    • Optional camera hole for alternative camera position.
    • The windows
      • Refracted windows to not disturb birds.
      • Lets enough light in camera for colour to work.
      • 50mm windows to let in perfect amount of light.

Bird box sids

      Bird box front
  • The floor
    • Thick 19mm floor.
    • Drilled ventilation, drainage and dryness.
    • Floor inset from bottom to keep dry.
  • The front
    • 3 part panel
      • Three part front to allow removable sections.
      • Removable top panel for open nesting birds like robins.
      • Removable bottom panel for cleaning.
    • Entrance hole
      • The entrance hole is big enough for all major song birds.
      • It is 125mm minimum above the floor to prevent predators grabbing eggs or babies.
  • The back
    • Large back for stability and easy positioning.
    • Pre-drilled holes to allow easy installation.
  • Removable ceiling
    • Removable internal ceiling for optional overhead camera.
    • Ceiling and rails to lift cables away from birds and keep them dry under lid.
    • Easy/safe camera installation, while up a ladder.

Nest box ceiling

Bird box cameras
  • The cameras
    • Specifically modified cameras for nest box use.
    • Re-focusable and lockable lens.
    • Ideal for nest box with correct focal distance and depth of field.
    • CCD, CMOS, wired and wireless options for flexibility.
    • Switching IR for maximum light quality.
    • Sensitive mic.
    • Robust camera body, withstand various temperatures and conditions.
    • Swivel and tild bracket for perfect positioning.
    • Improved wireless for extra distance.
  • The parts (No other company supplies this for the price):
    • Stainless steel hole protectors to help protect the entrance hole from predators and are non rust, easy to fit with brass panel pins.
    • Scart connection to help users connect to a TV or AV equipment easily for cover 99% of all TV's.
    • Full fixing kit to allow ease of installation.
    • 16mm 400mm drill bit for easy installation.
    • Wire puller, allowing cable to be pulled through wall.
    • Foam plugs to re-seal hoes.

Bird box parts

Bird box cable
  • The cable
    • High quality AV composite cable.
    • Only need one cable as opposed to several cables.
    • Resilient, waterproof.
    • Black for camouflage in garden.
    • High quality push fit connectors to high international standards.
    • Various lengths and ease of upgrade.

Finally
As you can see there is a lot of designing, planning that goes into a camera bird box. We offer the the most comprehensive system on the market today. When you buy a Handykam system, you will see what value you are getting. You will not be disappointed.


Find out more about our boxes

Standard resolution camera systems
Pine bird box with wired standard resolution camera
Cedar bird box with wired standard resolution camera
Pine bird box with wireless standard resolution camera
Cedar bird box with wireless standard resolution camera

High resolution camera systems
Pine bird box with wired high resolution camera
Cedar bird box with wired high resolution camera

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