The Wired Hide
This hide has a full 230v electrical installation which powers interior and exterior lights, wifi router, electric kettle, fans for de-misting windows, a 4 camera Ring system and UK 3 pin double socket for charging phones and camera batteries. The hide is split into 2 areas - a 3 man area for the kestrels and owls and a 2 man area for the weasel/stoat setup. The whole structure is cut into the ground so as to offer ground level views out to the visiting wildlife. During the summer we concentrate on Kestrels and Tawny Owls and during the winter we use the hide for Buzzard, Red Kite & Kestrel. The weasel/stoat setup doesn’t work year round but when we notice one present using the setup we send info out on the newsletter for immediate booking.
Camera support -
Bring your full tripod with you
Toilet -
Yes, composting toilet in a separate room
Heating -
Yes, 4kw gas heater
Electric -
Yes, 230v standard UK twin socket with USB
Hot water -
Yes, small electric kettle for boiling water
Focal length -
400mm action/600mm portraits - wide angle is possible too
Angle of view -
Ground Level
Max participants -
3 photographers max
Main species during the night -
Tawny Owl
Main species during the day -
Kestrel
Backgrounds -
Hedgerow and oak tree < 80m
Orientation -
North Facing - winter light front lit all day
Distance from Parking -
200m
Access into hide -
Five Steps down, one step up
Other equipment -
Our hides are carpeted so bring some clean comfortable shoes with you to wear inside the hide to save mud being bought in on boots and wellies. If you are staying on into the night then bring a torch with you to help you find your way back to the car. Bring a full tripod for this hide - in due course we will be adding a shelf.
Check the Active Hides page to see if we are currently offering this hide or alternatively subscribe to the newsletter to get updates direct to your inbox.
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Inside the Hide
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Images taken from the Hide
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Hide Rules
- Depending on the season you may be required to stay inside the hide for the full duration of the session. This is generally during the winter when we are feeding the larger raptors as they are incredibly sensitive to human activity around the hide.
- The hide is situated on pasture which at certain times of the year is grazed by cattle. We cannot stress enough how important it is to check gates have properly latched shut behind you.
- Please be respectful of the hide and where possible take litter home with you. We have a small bin in the hide for tea bags etc.
Disclaimer
Wildlife photography hides are not liable for any personal accident and or injury.
Wildlife photography hides are not liable for any loss and or damage to personal items/equipment.
Booking onto hide days, tours or a workshop means that you accept the terms and conditions stated.
Whilst every effort is made to ensure a visit by the birds, they are completely wild and so we can never guarantee this.