I have a Moultrie i60 here at work that we have used extensively in the field, abused, submerged, etc. It shoots either still images or video bursts, and uses a regular SD card for storage. Daylight images are in color, and IR images are fairly clear, but black and white.
Overall, I think this type of camera would work for your applicaiton. Just be aware that they can be really sensitive to movement, and you may get 100's of blank pictures if the wind is blowing against the foliage in your yard. Also be sure that your camera has an IR flash if you want it to remain undetected.
As I recall, this camera was about $250. We just bought a couple of $70 cameras to compare, but have not used them much to date.
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