Eagle Hide 1

Hungary

Location and installation year

This hide is located in the eastern part of the Hortobágy National Park close to a fishpond system. This was our first eagle hide built in 2006. It was used until 2011 and then it was rebuilt again in 2020.

Access

It is possible to drive to the hide.

Size and style

It is 240 cm wide, 200 cm long and 180 cm high. It has a main photo window and a side window as well. 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
• 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. 05:30) 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 as well as this is the national park regulation too. 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