Category: Tech Blog

October 6, 2014

Fixing the IR illumination

Chris Steigelman and Phil Soukup operating the 125 foot lift (instructions NOT included..) to repair the infrared nighttime illumination. Found the problem(s) and replaced components, and now there is 24/7 audio and video streaming. Nice job guys!Sent from my iPhone.

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September 9, 2014

Cornell’s Charles Eldermire Shares Pics and Video of Installation

Charles Eldermire, Bird Cams Project Leader of the Cornell Lab of Cornell Lab of Ornithology was on hand assisting in the installation of our cameras and got some great shots as well as video which he has generously shared with us. Check out all his photos at this Google+ page. And if you want to know a LOT more about how...

Eagles Blog/Tech Blog

September 9, 2014

Tim Sears’ Camera Installations Highlighted by UTSanDiego

Tim and Tiffany Sears, our world class camera installers, were highlighted in this recent press from UTSanDiego! DEL MAR — Comedians joke about the popularity of cat videos on YouTube, but Tim and Tiffany Sears have discovered there’s a huge and hungry audience online for wildlife and nature footage. For the past 3 1/2 years, the Solana Beach couple has...

Eagles Blog/Tech Blog

August 29, 2014

Lightning Knocked out the Camera!

We’ve had an interesting week trying to get system back online. Seems we’ve been affected by a nearby lightning strike. Comcast is hardening their installation with additional grounding, use of surge suppressors in the equipment box, etc. Will keep you posted once we have cameras back online!

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When the pandemic pre-empted the Skidaway Audubon's May 11 FUNdraiser golf tournament (our primary fundraiser of the year), the determined group of volunteers got crafty.

Forty six carefully crafted wildlife themed yard art pieces that were to be part of the tournament festivities are now up for an online auction that kicks off on Monday, May 18.

Each figure is made of wood, hand painted, and was crafted here on Skidaway Island. Click the link to view the beautiful bluebirds, butterflies, turtles, and bats. Proceeds from the sale will go to the respective "animal's" project.

The online auction opens at 10:00 am Monday, May 18, with a minimum starting bid of $25 for each item. Bidding closes 5:pm sunday May 24. To bid, simply go to skidawayaudubon.org and click on the blue banner at the top of the home page. Or just click this link: skidawayaudubon.org/yard-art-auction

If you already have all the yard art you need, please consider becoming a "Friend of Skidaway Audubon". The annual membership fee of $35 helps support all our programs - Go to skidawayaudubon.org/become-a-member to contribute.