Accessories
Batteries, cards, mounts and other accessories
The accessories our guides mention, each with the guides that explain what to look for. The links search Amazon.co.uk so you can compare what’s available — we don’t recommend particular products, and we don’t show prices.
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Setting up & settings 2 items
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Lithium AA batteries
Used in: Best trail camera settings for wildlife; Setting up a 4G trail camera
Search Amazon for lithium AA batteries -
Tape measure
Used in: Where to place a trail camera
Search Amazon for tape measure
Watching wildlife 11 items
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Dim torch with a red filter (for watching in person)
Used in: Watching badgers and foxes responsibly
Search Amazon for red light torch -
Fat balls or suet (for May to October)
Used in: Using a trail camera for garden birds
Search Amazon for suet fat balls for birds -
Hanging bird feeder with a rigid metal mesh for nuts
Used in: Using a trail camera for garden birds
Search Amazon for steel mesh peanut feeder -
Lithium AA batteries
Used in: How to film hedgehogs with a trail camera; Using a trail camera for garden birds; Watching badgers and foxes responsibly
Search Amazon for lithium AA batteries -
Meaty hedgehog food, wet cat or dog food, or cat biscuits
Used in: How to film hedgehogs with a trail camera
Search Amazon for hedgehog food -
Nest box with camera (optional, fit before spring)
Used in: Using a trail camera for garden birds
Search Amazon for nest box camera -
Plastic storage box for a feeding station
Used in: How to film hedgehogs with a trail camera
Search Amazon for plastic storage box with lid -
SD card (check your camera's manual for size and speed)
Used in: How to film hedgehogs with a trail camera; Using a trail camera for garden birds
Search Amazon for micro SD card -
Security box or cable lock if the camera is out of sight
Used in: Watching badgers and foxes responsibly
Search Amazon for trail camera security box -
Short stake or post to mount the camera low
Used in: How to film hedgehogs with a trail camera
Search Amazon for trail camera ground stake -
Strap or bracket for a fence post or tree
Used in: Watching badgers and foxes responsibly
Search Amazon for trail camera mounting strap
Security, privacy & the law 4 items
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A sign saying recording is taking place (only if you film beyond your boundary)
Used in: Trail cameras, privacy and your neighbours; Using a trail camera for home security
Search Amazon for CCTV warning sign -
Lithium AA batteries or an external power pack
Used in: Using a trail camera for home security
Search Amazon for lithium AA batteries -
SD card
Used in: Using a trail camera for home security
Search Amazon for micro SD card -
Security box and cable lock
Used in: Using a trail camera for home security
Search Amazon for trail camera security box
Batteries, cards & accessories 8 items
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Camera mounting bracket or ground spike (optional)
Used in: Mounting and securing a trail camera
Search Amazon for trail camera mount -
Card reader for your computer
Used in: Choosing an SD card for a trail camera; Editing and sharing trail camera clips
Search Amazon for SD card reader USB -
Lithium AA batteries
Used in: Trail camera batteries and power
Search Amazon for lithium AA batteries -
Maker-approved external battery pack or solar panel (optional)
Used in: Trail camera batteries and power
Search Amazon for trail camera solar panel -
Python-style cable lock
Used in: Mounting and securing a trail camera
Search Amazon for trail camera cable lock -
SD card of the type your camera takes
Used in: Choosing an SD card for a trail camera
Search Amazon for SD card class 10 U3 -
Steel security box made for your camera model (optional)
Used in: Mounting and securing a trail camera
Search Amazon for trail camera security box -
Tape measure
Used in: Mounting and securing a trail camera
Search Amazon for tape measure