New at Mongabay, this system created for hummingbirds may be applicable to other such creatures:
- *To solve the logistical challenge of filming hummingbirds, researchers have developed a mechanical camera trap trigger system that separates the camera from the sensors that detect an animal’s movement or heat.* - *The independent positioning of multiple sensors enables users to detect small, fast-moving animals before they reach the camera and to adapt to immediate surroundings, such as vegetation that can trigger unwanted photos.* - *The do-it-yourself nature of the circuit, powered by AA batteries, keeps it low-cost, long-lasting, and easy to recharge for those with some knowledge of wiring and electronics.* Read about this team's findings in their "Ecology and Evolution" article and see pics of the system here, https://news.mongabay.com/wildtech/2017/09/rethinking-camera-traps-for-small-fast-elusive/ Erik -- See my latest writing and photojournalism projects here <http://www.erikhoffner.com/> *tw: @erikhoffner <https://twitter.com/ErikHoffner>*
