Best Wildlife Cameras for Christmas 2025: NatureSpy Gift Guide
Find the perfect wildlife tech gift — and support real conservation work at the same time.
At NatureSpy, we believe the best gifts help people connect with the natural world. Whether it’s spotting a hedgehog in the garden for the first time, watching birds feed up-close, or capturing a badger’s nightly routine on camera — it’s about seeing the unseen and feeling part of it.
And this year, we’ve pulled together our top wildlife tech gifts to help you find something practical, thoughtful and built to last. All of them are used and tested by our team, and every purchase helps support conservation projects in the UK and beyond. We’re also thrilled that two of our top picks have also recently named by Which? as Best Buy wildlife cameras!
Here’s what we’re recommending this Christmas — based on what they’re best at...
Best for Garden Wildlife
WiFi WildCam 2
Our bestselling wildlife camera for a reason. The WiFi WildCam 2 is ideal for catching hedgehogs, foxes, badgers, and more in your garden space — especially when they emerge after dark.
It records in 1080p, connects to home WiFi so you can download clips without going outside, and has great sound quality too. It’s also rechargeable, so there’s no constant battery swapping.
Hundreds of our customers say this is their favourite camera — and we agree. We use them regularly in our own gardens and projects, and they never fail to reveal something new.
WildCam 2 - WiFi connected & app controlled, our best selling garden camera
Best for Video
Helarctos Solar Trail Camera
Looking for something a little more high-end? The Helarctos Solar Trail Camera is a solar-powered 4K camera with excellent sound quality as well as video. It records at up to 60 frames per second — which means smooth, clear wildlife footage.
It’s built for longer-term, more professional setups — whether that’s in a garden, a reserve, or a woodland. The built-in solar panel also helps extend battery life massively, making it ideal for people who want to “set and forget.”
This is what we use when video quality is the top priority. The Helarctos is also one of two NatureSpy cameras recently named a Which? Best Buy for wildlife cameras.
Helarctos, meaning ‘sun bear’, with built-in solar panel & 4K videos
Best for Bird Lovers
If you're buying for someone who loves birds, this is where to look.
WiFi BirdCam Pro
The WiFi BirdCam Pro is an upgraded bird watching and feeding experience. It's a WiFi-connected bird feeder camera which boasts AI recognition, easy app control to view and share captures, a pre-installed 32GB memory card and no on-going subscription costs. All powered by internal rechargeable batteries which are topped up by its built-in solar panel roof. It was also recently featured on ITV’s Love Your Weekend.
WiFi BirdCam Pro — solar-powered bird feeder HD camera & app control
NatureSpy WiFi Solar Nestbox Cam
Our newest launch is the NatureSpy WiFi Solar Nestbox Cam
This is a BirdCam designed to be installed into the high-spec Nestbox to deliver beautiful, non-intrusive, live streamed and recorded video. The Nestbox itself is a wildlife-friendly nesting space, designed and hand-built in the UK. Made with FSC® kiln-dried,Douglas Fir heartwood and fitted with corrosion-resistant hardware, it’s strong, easy to maintain and ready for simple camera installation.
Together, they’re a brilliant combination for anyone who wants to bring nesting season to life right outside their window.
WiFi Solar Nestbox Cam — a UK-made nestbox with HD camera, solar panel & aerial
Best for Instant Wildlife Alerts
Camojojo Trace – 4G Trail Camera
If you want to give someone the thrill of seeing wildlife in real-time, the Camojojo Trace is the gift to go for. This is the only 4G camera we currently use — and it's changed how we monitor wildlife.
The Trace sends 10-second video clips directly to your phone, the moment anything walks past. That means no more wondering, no SD card checking, no delays. It’s perfect for watching remote sites, getting instant wildlife alerts in the garden, or checking up on wildlife without leaving the sofa.
We’ve used the Trace in gardens, woodlands, and on active conservation projects — and its combination of instant alerts, app control, and video quality makes it a standout gift.
Camojojo Trace — a 4G trail camera that sends wildlife videos straight to your phone
Best on a Budget
Ursus Trail Camera & Ursus Nova Trail Camera
Reliable, easy to use, and excellent value — these are great gifts for beginners, budget-conscious customers or anyone curious about the wildlife around them.
The Ursus Trail Camera and Ursus Nova Trail Camera, both named after the bear in our logo, are rugged and robust cameras with waterproof IP67-rated casings and the ability to run off rechargeable batteries. They don’t have connectivity features like the Trace or WildCam 2, but they’re dependable and deliver consistently good results, making them both a durable and reliable choice.
The Ursus is our first in-house trail camera. With 1080p HD video and quick trigger speeds, it’s a camera that has all the essential features without the hefty price tag.
Ursus Trail Camera — our original wildlife camera, rugged, reliable with HD video
The Ursus Nova Trail Camera is a step up, with upgraded 4K video, great audio, and a new camouflage case better suited to British and European habitats. The Ursus Nova was also the second of our cameras to be named by Which? as a Best Buy!
Both of these cameras are built to withstand all conditions — whether it’s watching garden hedgehogs and foxes or monitoring bears in the rainforest. If you’re not sure where to start — start with these.
Still not sure what they'd choose?
If you're unsure which to go for, they’d rather choose themselves, or you just want to contribute towards someone’s kit — our digital gift cards make gifting simple.
Available from £10 to £200, they’re delivered instantly via email and can be used across our full range.
Giving with Purpose
Buying any kit from us means supporting real-world conservation. We use our profits to fund our own projects as well as support other conservation organisations around the world. Find out more about the work we do and how your purchase has purpose.
That means your gift doesn’t just help someone spot wildlife — it helps protect it.
