I am desperate to find out what is digging up my flowerbeds – and this $50 buy that I can set up in 2 minutes might just have the answer

In recent weeks, I’ve noticed mysterious little paw prints in my kitchen garden, as well as the odd snapped stem and half-eaten leaf. Rather than sit out there all night with a torch and a flask (possibly with some camouflage face paint), I’ve been hunting for a wildlife camera to do the detective work for me.

There are many products available online and in stores to help support your wildlife garden ideas, but one of the best Prime Day deals I’ve spotted is this GardePro E6 wildlife camera, available now from Amazon, which is currently 50% and reduced to only $49.99. For a robust, weatherproof camera that can be set up in no time at all, it’s a brilliant investment (or the perfect gift for a curious gardener).

You might capture a wide-eyed rabbit hopping through your borders. Maybe even a brazen deer searching for supper. Whatever you discover, this clever gadget helps you explore your garden’s wild side. What you choose to do with that knowledge (to welcome or to banish) is entirely up to you.

What are people saying about the GardePro wildlife camera?

Wherever you live and whatever your climate or US hardiness zone, chances are, you'll have an encounter or two with common spring garden pests and winter garden pests.

This might be deer, badgers, rabbits or even something more region-specific. For example, when I gardened in Italy, greedy porcupines, or istrici, were a regular topic of conversation and source of frustration.

You might have seen lots of Amazon Prime Day outdoor deals so far this year, but I think this GardePro wildlife camera is a real steal.

And, it is the first step to identifying what you are dealing with. It has over 4,000 reviews on Amazon, with approximately 75% rating the product as 4 or 5 stars, which is impressive by any standard.

One five-star review from June 2025 reads: 'Overall, I'm very happy with the build quality and menu functions.... probably the most solid case I've had... The battery pack is also very solid, and you can tell your batteries aren't going to get wet or humid the way it's built.'

This recent reviewer goes on to say they've 'used it to capture a local fox family that just had kits, and it's been great to be able to see that up close.'

Another five-star review from May 2025 praises the quality of the images: 'This is a really, really good camera and the results we get are very good. The images and movies in daylight are in great color, and the night vision is very good too.'

This reviewer does caution that buyers need to supply an SD card and AA batteries, so that should be factored into the cost.

One negative review from September 2024, however, is critical of the sensitivity, stating: 'I bought this to try and monitor mouse activity in my basement and get to the bottom of where they were coming in.'

But, despite the camera being set on high-sensitivity mode, the reviewer says that 'the camera appears to have difficulty detecting mice at all.'

So, while the reviews are overwhelmingly positive, there is some concern in terms of picking up motion and movement for smaller animals. This might not phase you, if you are looking to capture foxes or deer, but perhaps this should be a consideration if you are mouse hunting.

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How to use the GardePro wildlife camera

For this GardePro wildlife camera, you need to pop in some AA batteries and insert an SD memory card, available from Amazon.

Using a wildlife camera is refreshingly simple and not too different from using a bird feeder camera or a hummingbird feeder camera.

The trick is placement, so take time to identify where you want to pick up footage each day and night.

You need to mount it securely to a tree, fence post, or tucked somewhere strategic near the crime scene. This model uses motion sensors, so the camera only triggers when something moves, so placing it near suspected pest routes is key.

Infrared technology captures footage at night, without shocking or disturbing the animal. During the day, you’ll get full-color video and images, and you can even record video soundscapes, too, if birdsong is your thing.

Using the free app, you can easily check the recording, preview, and download images and videos. It really is that simple.

While you might be frustrated with deer nibbling your perennials or foxes tearing up your lawn, these are all signs of a thriving local wildlife. For more information, see our guide on valuing supposed pests and learn how to boost biodiversity.