SpyPoint Solar Wildlife Camera

What is it?

A camera designed to capture footage of animals in gardens and the countryside.

Although most of my childhood was spent outside, I rarely paid attention to the wildlife, partly because I took it for granted but mainly because I resented the mole hills that pockmarked the park and disrupted the path of our football.

I’ve now come to appreciate the natural wonders of the world and enjoy recording such marvels for posterity. One effective way to do just that is with a camera trap like the Solar Wildlife Camera which can record video based on triggers such as motion detection. You can install it anywhere and leave it for prolonged periods without the need for intervention.

Good points?

The build quality and performance are superb given the price – it will capture in HD at 12MP full colour and provide sharp imaging at night with its infrared sensor.

The solar panel combined with multiple lithium-ion batteries mean the device can be powered for days on end, even in Scotland where light in winter can be rarer than hearing a Davie Provan sentence uttered minus the words “very decent”.

It looks good too and the stealth design means it’s ideal for capturing the raft of shyer beasts inhabiting the great outdoors.

Bad points?

Somewhat pricey additional outlay needed as there is no SD card included.

Best for ...

Those with a keen interest in nature.

Avoid if ...

You’d rather let Sir David Attenborough do the hard work for you.

Score

9/10. SpyPoint Solar Wildlife Camera, £229.95 (drewslab.co.uk) SEAN DIMMOCK