Hazel

A two person hide facing in a easterly direction, nestled at the edge of a woodland clearing. Good for all weather conditions.

Surrounded mainly by Hazelnut Trees with Willow. Holly and Blackthorn, bordered by Oak trees, a rocky area covered in gorse and heather to the north and farmland to the south.

Located down the hill, about 700 meters from the carpark area. There are paths to follow but you will have to traverse steep, rocky, sometimes muddy and uneven ground.

Wellingtons or waterproof walking boots are a necessity in wet weather, you are on a farm and tracks get muddy.
Wear suitable warm clothing.

A comfortable office chair and a Gimbal head supported on a camera rail come as standard in all our purpose built hides.

We see a lot of small woodland bird activity at this location, as well as Jays.
Red Squirrels are seen daily.
Foxes and Badgers are frequent visitors, Badgers are mostly nocturnal, but hopefully the summer evenings will see some action. Foxes are around at all times of the day, throughout the year.
Common Buzzards, Sparrowhawks and Barn Owls are infrequent visitors, hopefully this will change over time.
Bank Voles and Wood Mice seen frequently, watch along the wall to your right.

The quieter you are, the more you will see. Move slowly, sudden movements may scare your subject away.
Don't scroll on your phone as your face gets lit up by the screen and all the wildlife can see you, the Squirrels are watching - always.
Do not wear strong smelling perfume / aftershave / deodorant etc

500 to 800 mm lens suitable for the distant perches.
100 to 400 mm lenses suitable for the closer subjects 1.8 meters / 6 feet.

If your lens will not focus on a close subject, consider the use of Macro extension tubes which will allow you to focus closer in without having to buy another lens. Do not purchase the cheapest out there, you need the electronic contacts to still be able to use autofocus.


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