January 15, 2009: The new webcam is up and running (a Toshiba IK-WB15A !)

The cam is set up for "Auto Patrol" (as Toshiba calls it) - currently I have six preset positions the cam will move to every TWO minutes which is the frequency of the picture upload. If you watch this picture for a while, you should have a new scene every two minutes (assuming everything is working nominally.) I realize the views of the porch aren't that interesting, but we use it to keep an eye on the cat feeder and our barn cat. Also, sometimes the picture will appear out of focus or 'fuzzy' - I think this is due to an image being saved while the camera is moving or zooming in or out. I don't think it is smart enough to capture only after movement is stopped.

              June 13, 2009

An Eastern Phoebe has built a nest on top of one of the outside floodlights. You will be able to see the nest when the cam is at the far right of its travel. The eggs should hatch around the end of June, so check back every so often.

Click on each of the thumbnails for a full-size picture of the Phoebe and her nest as taken June 12, 2009

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