The camera system, named BathawkCam, consists of a Raspberry Pi 4 computer, a high-resolution CCTV camera and LTE cellular modem. These were all mounted inside a weatherproof box, except for the CCTV camera which was placed on a branch opposite the Bat Hawk nest. The system is active 24/7.
Adjustments to the Raspberry Pi’s program code, such as movement sensitivity and a range of image settings, can be done remotely whenever required via the LTE modem. The camera’s zoom level and focus can also be remotely adjusted.