Ecological Monitoring at the Migratory Bird Park

An Ideal Application of Non-Invasive Site Management

Located in Budai, Chiayi, the migratory bird wetland is a peaceful ecological park. Many bird species and their symbiotic plant and animal communities reside and thrive here, forming a vast ecosystem. In the southern Budai Wetland, one can spot various bird species, including the Black-faced Spoonbill, the White Spoonbill, and the Red-billed Gull, attracting numerous visitors and birdwatching photographers.

Given its expansive size, covering 1,385 hectares, managing the park purely by manpower is difficult and impractical. Over-reliance on human resources could disturb the fragile ecosystem. Moreover, when deploying cameras to monitor the area, a different approach must be taken due to the unique characteristics of the site.

Firstly, due to the special nature of the site, the camera deployment needs to be strategic, with a focus on coverage rather than density. Excessive camera installations would waste resources and pose maintenance challenges. To achieve extensive coverage, PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) rapid dome cameras are the optimal solution, as they offer both broad and long-distance coverage.

One of the key features and advantages of PTZ cameras is their high optical zoom capabilities. In collaboration with the park, LILIN deployed PTZ cameras with up to 40x optical zoom, and their infrared projection can reach up to 800 meters at night, fully addressing the park’s requirement for no light pollution while enabling nighttime surveillance.

園區的監控設備要肩負哪些任務?除了一般的場域錄影,濕地園區大部份為人員不可進入的水塘,攝影機可協助劃出電子圍籬,並套用人員辨識機能,在有人越線時發出警告。觀察鳥類的生態是另一個重要任務,因為利凌智能 PTZ 快速球可以經過模型的訓練識別出鳥類,可統計在不同的時間點內,各區域的禽鳥數量,再傳送至後端資料庫做其它連動與應用。

"A single PTZ camera can replace several traditional cameras, which is one of its strengths," said Steve Hu, Chief Information Officer at LILIN. "The 40x optical zoom PTZ camera is rare in the market, and with infrared capabilities reaching 800 meters and intelligent monitoring features, we are confident that this product is well-suited for this specialized application."

Cameras are not just for monitoring; they can also aid in ecological management, exemplifying the positive role surveillance equipment can play. Intelligent cameras are capable of recognizing not only humans but also animals, offering a wide range of applications, such as detecting animal intrusion along defined paths. These solutions are not only feasible but have already been successfully deployed in real-world scenarios.

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