Ring wants generation Z to convert its security cameras into bird cameras this spring

Ring is giving 50 of its outdoor battery cameras to British young people this spring … but not to catch the pirates of the porch or spy on the neighbors. Instead, it is about observing remote birds.

The raffle, open to residents of the United Kingdom from 18 to 35 years, is part of a new association between Ring and the RSPB, designed to encourage a new generation of bird observers.

A new 2,000 adult ring survey discovered that 24% of the Z generation plans to prove bird observation this spring, and more than 60% of the British already enjoy detecting garden birds, many of them using outdoor security cameras to do so.

Of course, there are dedicated bird observation cameras such as Bird Buddy and Birdfy, but there is no reason for an intelligent ‘normal’ intelligent chamber not to do the job.

They tell us that the blue tits, the big tits, the urracas, the pigeons and the owls lead the lists of images, but the ring and the RSPB expect people to be attentive to the less common guests such as Thrushes, the green farms and the starlings; all of which have seen their collapsed numbers in recent decades.

The good news is that bird observation not only helps conservation efforts, but also could increase their mood.

Ring’s investigation found that 73% of people say that birds and bird song improve their well -being, and 57% think that seeing birds helps reduce stress.

To participate in the raffle, the possible bird observers must explain (in 50 words or less) why they want a camera, with the 50 best answers earning a free outdoor camera battery. Ring will also donate cameras to outstanding RSPB volunteers as part of the initiative, too.

And if you are already a ring user, the RSPB asks you to share youth clips, green farms and other key species using the ‘sharing’ function of the ring application.

The most useful videos could help researchers better understand population changes and habitat.

If you want to make your garden more attractive to our feathered friends, the RSPB recommends installing nest boxes, planting native flora and maintaining green spaces with wildlife.

Ring’s blog also has advice on how to configure its bird observation device, including how to use its ‘Smart Video Search’ function to find your best bird moments quickly.