Canopy Drinking Tower Hide

Hungary

Location and installation year

This unique hide is located in the garden of the Bíbic Eco Lodge in Balmazújváros on the very edge of the Hortobágy National Park. It is placed in small woodland on the edge of the Nagy-szik soda lake. It was installed in October 2013 and has been tested throughout 2014. As far as we know this is the only and first-ever canopy drinking hide in the World.

Access

In the dry years the hide is easily accessed from the Bíbic Eco Lodge on foot. The tower hide is about 60m from the accommodation rooms. However in wet years the forest where the hide is located cannot be accessed in spring and only available in August-September.

Size and style

It is 250 cm wide, 200 cm long and 200 cm high. The bottom of the hide is at 5,5 meters above ground level – the drinking pool is also placed 5,5 meters above ground. It has a frontal 250 cm by 45 cm photo-through window, and two 150 cm by 45 cm photo-through windows on each side of the hide. This allows unique opportunity to photograph into three directions. It is comfortable for three photographers.

Comfort and accessories

• Three chairs with back support
• Blinds on each window
• Electricity
• Electricity sockets for laptops
• Shelf
• Air-condition / Heating

Regulation

This hide can be used anytime for our guests and has no regulations.

Recommended Photo Equipment

The distance to the end of the drinking pool where most birds appear is 5.5 meter from the hide. All sort of lenses recommended but a 300 mm and 500mm are the best. Occasionally some species perch closer to the hide so a zoom lens can be useful too.

What to bring

No essential items

Photo period

Best in August and September. In dry years late May and June can also be good!