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.

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We are in the process of building two side-by-side hides.  

The photography hide

• Camera support - each station will have a support with a 3/8 bolt to attach a gimbal

• Hide seated eyeline height - 1.8 meters (6 foot)

• Angle of view - both sides, unrestricted

• Max. participants - 4 persons

• Backgrounds - secondary forest 

• Composting toilet - No

• Bring your own camera and binoculars

• Comfortable stools with wheels

• Viewing out of both sides of the hide

• Refreshments: Cold water

• Feeder stations replenished each session

Times & Rates:

Morning

• 7:00am-13.00pm

• $70 for the hide (Max. 4 persons)

Evening

• 16:00-19:00 pm

• $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:

• Capybara - very early morning

• Coatis - early morning, afternoon

• Toucans, parrots - early morning

• Forest and song birds - all day, but early morning best

• Agoutis - all day

• Tanagers - all day

• Hummingbirds - all day

• Raptors - all day

• Butterflies - sunny conditions​