Ltl-Acorn 5310
Three options for deploying cameras: Pupils On school gardens grounds • Permission from parents • Information passed on to parents In the local area • Ask permission from land owner • Security
Avoid Humans
Beware of plant growth
Attach the camera to something sturdy Choose the height carefully
Check for signs and trails
Be careful of pointing towards sunset/sunrise
Memory card empty Secure and fastened Check and record date and time (deployment and collection) Make sure it’s on Leave it out for a week at least
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Life Cycle Habitat Seasons Nocturnal/Diurnal Carnivore/Herbivore/Omnivore Grouping Adaptations
Extra opportunities CPD Sessions for Workshops teachers Impact study Questionnaires Please email: samantha.s.mason@durham.ac.uk OR info@mammalweb.org
Setting up your camera trap
Undo side clips to open camera trap
‘On’, ‘Off’, ‘Test’ switch SD Card Turn catch to Battery open and close compartment
Indicates ‘camera’ or ‘video’ mode Battery remaining Press menu to change settings
Set to ‘camera’ mode to Use ‘Set clock’ to enter take images correct time and date
Use arrows to change time and date shown (Beware of American date format!) Remember to set it to GMT/UTC all year round
Photo No. should be set to 3 Interval should be set to 1 Min
Test your camera View your photo Exit settings by by pressing ‘shot’ by pressing pressing ‘Menu’ to take a photo ‘OK/Replay’
Delete your photo by pressing ‘Menu’ then ‘OK’ When you are done slide the switch at the bottom back to ‘Off’ until you are ready to deploy your camera in the field!
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