Small "eagle bay" Hide
The hide is 0,440 km away from the guest-house by foot/bicycle. After reaching the bridge 180 m, there are 260 meter walk. The water level in the pond can be up to 40 cm, so in spring we provide low angle view for our guests. On the last 50 meters it is important to be very quiet not to scare the resting birds away. The hide inside is clean, it has 4 chairs to sit down. A shelf is available for putting the equipment away when not in use and our birding diary to fill in what was seen/ photographed in the past visits by our guests and guide. The hide is made of two separate parts, the base is to reach the lowest angle possible, according to the level of the water. The most practical way to photograph is from tripod head that you can mount on the window sill or on beanbag, as the tripod is taking too much space. In front of the hide there is a bay with large water surface and Small Island with bushes that provides interesting backgrounds. In order to attract more birds we often put fish on the ground. Dress code is dark as the birds can easily notice any glosses. The sun rises behind the hide (on the right) and sets in front the hide (on the left side). The hide is suitable for overnight sleeping, but only in summer period.
Technical data:
Year of building: September 2015
Number of photographed birds from the hide: 29
Number of observed birds from the hide: 52
Floor space: 300x250 cm
Height: 70 - 110 cm according to the water level
Material: wood
Orientation of hide: 1 way, according to North 70°
Angle of sight: 170°
Photography angle: 90° through the glass or 160°
Photography surface via: one-way glass, losing 1 1/3 aperture or for lower angle embrasure with no light loss.
Size of glass: 2x80 cm
Inside temperature: 10-30°C
Clothing: all dark
Room Availability: 4 persons
Photo Equipment:
Best results with 300 f2.8 (optional: 70-200mm to 600mm) (APS-C)
400 f2.8 or 500 f4 (optional: 70-200mm to 800
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