FAQ about Pond & Perch
How do I cancel if I need to?
If you need to cancel please do so by dropping us an email, whatsapp or message asap. Cancellations are charged at 50% of the booking fee up to 48hrs before the booking date and 100% of booking fee if cancelled within 48hrs of the booking date.
What wildlife will I see?
The hide has been set up to encourage wildlife to come to us so we hope that you will see a wide variety on the day. We currently have approx 18 species of bird visiting, plus rabbits, foxes, squirrels, deer, field mice and voles so the woodland is thriving. With all that said we can’t guarantee anything on the day as it is still a very much wild location.
What equipment should I bring?
The hide will be well equipped for your visit so we would suggest you bring your SLR/DSLR/Mirrorless camera and any tripod heads you prefer to use but not the tripod. We do have a ball head and a gimbal head available as well as a track slider too. We would also recommend lenses in the range of 300mm-600mm to get the best results if possible. Some of the perches are very close to the hide and so below 300mm is possible, just not perfect for the whole day. We also recommend bringing spare batteries and memory cards just in case.
Is there parking nearby?
Yes, parking is available approximately 5-8 minutes walk through the woods. We will meet you on the day to walk you through to the hide (and back of course!)
What clothing should I wear?
Essentially you should wear clothing appropriate to the outside conditions. The hide is dry and protected from the wind but isn’t heated so layers are the best way to go! We do have blankets available for anyone who wants to be extra cosy.
Should I wear boots, wellies or trainers?
As the weather is so difficult to predict, we would highly recommend wearing wellies (or anything you’re happy to get muddy) for the short walk on arrival. We would then suggest bringing a change of shoes for your time in the hide. We also have some lovely hide slippers if you want to keep extra toasty!
What if I need to use the toilet?
We are in the process of building a toilet at the hide site so for now there will be an area for a quick private wee, for anything else, toilet facilities are a short walk from the hide.
Is food and drink available?
No, we don’t provide food and drink so please do bring a packed lunch.
