A critter camera is a fun, easy way to see what goes on in the world around us! Critters are everywhere and they are awesome to catch sneaking around! It is not too uncommon to find these animals in your yards! Backyard critter cameras are an awesome way to find out what types of animals are in your yard. These critter cameras (or game/ trail cameras) are used by all sorts of people. They can be used by bird watchers to African safari guides.
It is always important to know what wildlife find their way into your yard. Know what lives around you can help you keep friends, pets, and family safe. Where we are located it is not crazy to find coyotes wandering into the city. In some areas even mountain lions are common. Most of the time these crazy predators come by during the night. Knowing this information helps us know when not to let pets out or if we need to call our local wildlife officials to come to remove dangerous animals. In some cases, you might have to get a bear removed.
Live Critter Camera
There are a few awesome channels on Youtube that host live wildlife cameras. Below are some of our favorite live cameras that we found on Youtube. Live cameras can be hard to watch sometimes due to it being live. You can go a few hours in a day without having animals come by the camera. However, if you scroll through the videos you can find animals that sneak in!
Critter Camera Reviews
We have tested out a few different trail cameras and here is our list of the top 3 critter cameras. These cameras also work really well for backyard wildlife. Most of these cameras can be found on Amazon or on the companies websites linked below.
Campark T75- This camera is awesome and has quickly become our favorite backyard game camera. The image quality is amazing and it can also record very clear audio. The batteries last for a very long time. We have gotten over 2000, 10 second videos with sound on this camera in a 2 month period and it is still at 50% battery life. This camera has wifi capabilities and can connect to your phone. This allows you to download the game camera’s pictures and videos directly to your phone. Check below for videos and pictures from this awesome game camera! This camera usually retails between $80 and$100.
Apeman H55- Coming in second place is the Apeman H55 backyard game camera. This camera has good quality images and is incredibly durable. We have had elk come and bite this camera and throw it around. We probably should have gotten a camera protection box for it! This camera is still able to take awesome pictures and videos after all the beatings it has taken. The battery life is incredibly long and usually lasts about 4 to 6 months taking 10 to 20 second videos. Check out the awesome pictures and videos this camera has gotten below. The Apeman H55 game camera lands in second place because it does not have wifi capabilities and it has a slightly lower quality image than the Campark T75 game camera.This camera usually retails around $50
Campark T21- This backyard game camera hits our #3 spot for a few reasons. It has the quality of the Apeman H55 game camera. However, it only holds 4 double A batteries instead of the usual 8 that the 2 cameras above hold. This means the battery life is almost cut in half. It also does not have the wifi capabilities of the Campark T75 game camera. One of the most important qualities of this camera is its size. Due to the size of this camera, it can easily be concealed. This can make it incredibly hard for animals and people to find. This camera can also be found on Amazon and usually retails around $85 for a pair of them.
Critter Camera Wi-Fi
Some cameras come equipped with their own Wi-Fi systems. These Wi-Fi systems allow the user to check their cameras without having to remove the SD cards from the cameras. In some cases it also allows you to have pictures and videos sent to your phone. The top rated camera on the list above (Campark T75) comes with a Wi-fi system that works with a mobile app that can be downloaded from their user manual.
Small Critter Camera
Most critter cameras are able to find and record smaller animals. However, focusing on the cameras will take some trial and error. Most of these cameras have a system set up in them that tries to focus the camera automatically. This may require the user to adjust the distance from where their targeted animal is most often.
Night Critter Camera
Another awesome feature that most cameras have that is used for watching wildlife is infrared night vision. The infrared lights on the cameras emit light that cannot be seen by any animal other than the camera itself. This feature allows you to see wildlife at night without disturbing them.
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