# TV Bird Houses Theft Deterring Avian Lure Looks Like a Hidden Video Camera By Howard Wu | Published 2009-05-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/closed-captioned-tv-bird-house-theft-deterrent-bird-house-disguised-as-a-ca References: [boingboing.net](http://www.boingboing.net/2009/05/11/cctv-birdhouse.html) This cleverly designed bird house is pretty silly, although it does serve its dual purpose as both a bird house and a security device. The [closed captioned TV camera appearance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-surveillance) can deter criminals, although it might lose some of its effect if a burglar sees a bird flying in and out of the “lens”. On the other hand, perhaps a more easily distracted thief could end up staying at longer to look at the birds? **Implications** - Consumers are trying to incorporate more nature into their lives as a response to increasing technological influence on everyday society. Corporations may benefit from utilizing [nature-themed design motifs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-observation-device) in their wares to entice consumer business. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Nature-inspired Design:** Opportunity for corporations to incorporate nature-themed design motifs in their products to attract consumers. - **Integrated Security:** Opportunity to merge security and everyday objects, like bird houses, to deter criminal activity. - **Tech Vs. Nature:** Increasing demand for products that balance technology and nature, like the TV bird house. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Security:** Opportunity for home security companies to develop innovative, disguised security devices. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor companies to create nature-themed designs that incorporate practical functionality, like the TV bird house. - **Outdoor Products:** Opportunity for outdoor product companies to combine technology and nature elements in their offerings, such as bird houses with integrated security features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Camera-Compatible Bird Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasserstein-bird-feeder-camera-case.md) - [Revolutionary Bird-Watching Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolutionized-smart-nest-box-nest-box-live-has-built-a-device-showing-bird.md) - [Interactive Observation Wooden Birdhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/domik-ptashki.md) - [App-Extended Smart Birdfeeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-birdfeeder.md) - [Birdhouse-Integrated Address Signs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/our-common-house.md) - [Stealthy Smart Garden Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-block.md) - [Smart Bird Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdbuddy-2-mini.md) - [AI-Powered Bird Feeder Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netvue-birdfy.md) - [AI-Powered Bird Feeder Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bird-feeders.md)