Eyes in the Nest: Using Security Cameras for Wildlife Research Kindle Edition

What if the best tool for saving wildlife wasn't built for the wild?When field researcher Jordan Curtis set out to monitor nesting birds in North Texas, they didn’t reach for expensive scientific gear—they picked up a wireless security camera. Eyes in the Nest tells the story of how a common home device became an unexpected breakthrough in wildlife research.From kestrels and owls to snakes and solar panels, this book takes readers behind the scenes of real conservation work—showing how simple tools, creative thinking, and careful observation can reshape how we study the natural world.Whether you're a student, teacher, scientist, or backyard birder, Eyes in the Nest offers a practical guide to building your own nest cam system—and a hopeful vision for the future of ecological monitoring. Read more