I have a Windows 10 PC with 2 screens. I would like to be able to watch the birds on my bird-feeder. The feeder is not visible from the PC location. I do not want to broadcast to the outside World or Internet I do not need Infra Red Night Time or Motion Activation. It must be to the PC. I do not one of these new fangled Smart phones or tablets or Android etc. I do not need continuous recording. I would like continuous feed to my Win 10 PC screen, time at my choice I can provide a cable feed for power and data The camera will be outside, and has to be weatherproof. The viewing distance from camera to feeder would only be about 2 metres, and could be a fixed focus length if that was a lot more economical. The birds are red kites, who never actually land, but swoop down and grab a piece of meat. Other birds would probably learn, and they would perch on the table. Robins (UK variety) and Blackbirds are always ready for a free meal! Would some kind soul please tell me if a simple solution is possible. VGA would be good enough. Advice as to what hardware and software is what I need. On Aliexpress Cameras can be as little as $50, whilst other sites show $500. I think a video stream converter is also needed, but not sure with newer PC. Many thanks.
Thanks for the replies. I will investigate them. With a bit of luck we will have some very happy red kites.
I am curious to ask this question though. Are you an Ornithologist? I can barely list 10 birds and categorize them according to their nomenclature. I would like to see your livestream when done. Thank you.