I thought it could be an idea to build a hide and have a go at using this in my small wood. Generally I like to roam about quietly and see what I can come come across. So setting out with a few pieces of cloth, some stakes and staples I had a go. At first I got no results and it was not very comfortable and seemed to test my patience. The first thing that came walking through was a female muntjac. It was amazing how close it got and took no notice of me in the hide clicking away.
It got so close that in the end I could not fit it all into the frame!
An hour later and the Juvenile newly fledged Common Buzzard alighted on a log pile. It was so exciting to be so close to wild raptor.
The hide only took about ten minutes to construct.
I remember reading somewhere that you can construct an hide out of basically any material and as long as you are well hidden, and to be fair this simple construction did seem quite effective.
When inside the hide a comfy camping type chair is a must! The waiting can seem forever with occasionally interposed with great excitement.
Here is to the community of nature lovers.
Keep getting out there!
