Eagle Hide 2

Hungary

Location and installation year

This hide is located in the eastern part of the Hortobágy National Park close to a fishpond system which is regularly used by the eagles for hunting. It has been installed in open steppe habitat in September 2008 and refurbished in 2013.

Access

It is possible to drive to the hide.

Size and style

It is 400 cm wide, 260 cm long and 180 cm high. It has two photo windows. The size of the main photo-through window is 220 cm by 50 cm. The other window is 100 cm by 50 cm. It is comfortable for three photographers.

Comfort and accessories

  • Chairs with back support
  • Curtains
  • Large mattress
  • Gas operated heating system (to ensure a temperature of 20°C when it is -5°C outside)
  • Shelf
  • Ventilators against steaming up the glass window
  • Portable toilet

Regulation

This hide must be entered by the photographers before daylight (cc. 05:00) and can only be left after dusk (cc. 17:00). This is necessary as the eagles are very shy and once disturbed they can abandon the feeding station for days. Strictly no smoking in the hide because of the heating system.

Recommended Photo Equipment

The distance of the eagles from the hide can be regulated by the fishes. The eagles are shy but they usually come about 10-25 meter close. All sorts of lenses are recommended but 500 mm for perched birds and 300 mm for flight shots are best. Occasionally the eagles can come within 10 meters and then a 70-200 zoom lens is perfect. Extenders.

What to bring

  • Headlight,
  • Warm clothing for emergency

Photo period

1st of December to 1st of March

Possible species

Grey Heron, Great Egret, White-tailed Eagle, Golden Eagle, Eastern Imperial Eagle, Common Buzzard, Hen Harrier, Saker, Merlin, Lapwing, Black-headed Gull, Common Gull, Caspian Gull, Yellow-legged Gull, Great Grey Shrike, Magpie, Jackdaw, Rook, Hooded Crow, Raven, Starling

Tours that visit the hide

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