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Wildlife is often elusive or inaccessible. Moreover, the majority of the general public are unwilling or unable to spend the time or the energy required to see wildlife in its natural habitat. However, recent advances in new technology have created a wide range of opportunities for real-time remote viewing, bringing people closer to nature without disturbance.

A remote observation system can consist of a simple camera plugged into a domestic TV or it can be a multi camera, remotely located installation linked by microwave or Fibre optic to a visitor centre where the broadcast quality images are displayed on large projection screens and members of the public can control what the cameras are looking by using a joystick or touchscreen.

Remote observation systems can also help remove the socio-economic and geographic barriers which prevent physical access. For example, it would be possible to see real-time images from an inaccessible island hundreds of miles away, using an observation facility located in an urban visitor centre such as the National Museum of Wales.

A successful remote observation system will:

  • Provide experiences which attract, engage and excite people of all ages, backgrounds and levels of interest.
  • Enable people to experience wildlife live and close-up in its natural habitat without disturbance.
  • Be interactive, where appropriate, and provide high quality images and complimentary interpretation and education programmes.
  • Meet and exceed visitor expectation.
  • Be technically reliable at both ends i.e. visitor centre and camera
  • Be financially sustainable – attract visitors and require modest maintenance costs.
  • Be environmentally sustainable - installations do not adversely impact on wildlife, habitat and landscape quality.
  • Use green energy sources for power supply e.g. solar.

In addition, a successful project can effect wider benefits by:

  • Boosting tourism, especially in economically fragile areas, and directly and indirectly support jobs.
  • Increasing local understanding of the natural heritage and its economic contribution to communities.
  • Encouraging public, private and voluntary bodies to actively work in partnership to deliver projects.

Case studies

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Wat Tyler Country Park - RSPB Wildlife Observation system in wetlands area near to Basildon in Essex UK

Creetown Peregrine - CHMT  Peregrine Falcon nest observation system in the south west of Scotland

Welsh Wildlife Centre - WTSWW Wetlands camera and Pond cam

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Remote observation systems