Photo Hide with Goshawk and Squirrels Book
Do you dream of photographing goshawks, small birds and squirrels from a hide? Our photo hide in Oppdal is located at a well-established feeding site a few kilometres outside Oppdal town centre and offers excellent opportunities for nature photography throughout much of the year.
What can you expect from the photo hide?
The feeding site offers a varied food supply and is regularly visited by many species. The northern goshawk is the main attraction and is often observed daily during the season. In addition, squirrels, bullfinches, tits, great spotted woodpeckers and occasionally treecreepers are frequent visitors. At dusk and during the night, foxes, hares, roe deer and moose may also pass through the area. As spring progresses, species diversity increases in line with longer days and warmer temperatures.
The feeding site is arranged with natural and decorative elements such as branches, roots and logs, allowing you to influence the visual expression of your images. The photo hide is a small cabin specially adapted for photography and accommodates up to three people.
Important information about using the photo hide
To protect both the birds and the area, it is extremely important that the goshawk is not disturbed or flushed from the hide. If the bird associates the hide with human presence, it may become cautious or leave the area over time, which could negatively affect the experience for a long period.
There is no guarantee of sightings or photographic results, as these are wild animals and birds. On some days, the goshawk may have caught its own prey and therefore not visit the feeding site, regardless of conditions.
Clothing/gear
We recommend:- Telephoto lens of at least 300mm, preferably fast (wide aperture)- Camera on a tripod- Remote shutter release (optional, but useful)Bring very warm clothing and insulated footwear, especially during the colder seasons, as you will be sitting still for extended periods. Clothing should be quiet (non-rustling). A headlamp is useful if walking to the hide in the dark.
Meeting point
Oppdal Railway Station.
Suitable for
This experience is suitable for photographers seeking a calm and focused nature experience.
Season
The photo hide is open for booking year-round and divided into two periods:- Squirrels, small birds and goshawk – September to May- Squirrels and small birds (without goshawk) – Approximately May to September
