The Orchards Hide
As part of its vegetation restoration project, the Reserve has planted a large area under a variety of fruit trees. The orchard is already attracting a large birds and animals.
We are in the process of building two side-by-side hides.
The photography hide
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Camera support - each station will have a support with a 3/8 bolt to attach a gimbal
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Hide seated eyeline height - 1.8 meters (6 foot)
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Angle of view - both sides, unrestricted
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Max. participants - 4 persons
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Backgrounds - secondary forest
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Composting toilet - No
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Bring your own camera and binoculars
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Comfortable stools with wheels
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Viewing out of both sides of the hide
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Refreshments: Cold water
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Feeder stations replenished each session
Times & Rates:
Morning
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7:00am-13.00pm
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$70 for the hide (Max. 4 persons)
Evening
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16:00-19:00 pm
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$40 for the hide (Max. 4 persons)
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With wildlife we can guarantee what you will see and at what day of the day, but typically you can expect to see:
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Capybara - very early morning
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Coatis - early morning, afternoon
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Toucans, parrots - early morning
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Forest and song birds - all day, but early morning best
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Agoutis - all day
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Tanagers - all day
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Hummingbirds - all day
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Raptors - all day
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Butterflies - sunny conditions