avoid shiny things ,clatter etc but most garden birds will be very tame in cat free areas
in the woods they get used toa new harmless critter in a week or so and will land on ,beg scraps etc in two weeks
hiding worries most wildlife ,
if they feel no threat photo time is easy ,hand feeding is fun ,long lens can see far away things
sean Downsizer Moderator
Joined: 28 Oct 2004 Posts: 42207 Location: North Devon
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 11 3:19 pm Post subject:
You can buy those pop up tents very cheaply nowadays. Could you use one of those as the basis if you bought one in green/khaki/camo fabric? Or do you want to be able to stand up?
BahamaMama
Joined: 21 Sep 2006 Posts: 2315 Location: Away with the fairies
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 11 4:13 pm Post subject:
Himself bought a camping chair thing that has a hood that pulls over from back to front, it is camouflage pattern and window vents that open to allow a lens to poke through and it is waterproof.
It is small enough to travel around, personally I found it claustrophobic.
I'd like something to blend in but also made of natural materials. Possibly moveable around the garden, maybe covered in heather type matting with mesh slotted windows. Tall enough for a low camping chair and tripod. The tent would be another idea but really want something a little more rustic and semi-permanent.
@dpack, I appreciate what you are saying but hide watching/photography opens it up to lizards, slow worms, mice, voles and a whole manner of other things that happen by.
to get close just be no threat ,in the open is less of a worry to wildlife than a big smelly tent with a person with stuff in it
when i go otter watching i take the dogs and bedding and bacon to fry and live with em for a week where they live ,we dont hide ,they dont hide ,
im trying to help rather than be rude
I know what you mean dpack and I would love to spend that amount of time to do just that. We are lucky in so much that we have otters nearby and watch them regularly. They get more accustomed to your presence. I think a hide would work well in the wilder part of the garden though. They would get used to it being there and I could use it as and when I have the time.
windyridge
Joined: 03 Oct 2010 Posts: 2732 Location: Up the garden from Henry
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 11 4:56 pm Post subject:
Is it a good idea to have wild animals accustomed to humans?
There are a number of supposed human beings who would not hesitate to take advantage of an animal's trust.
Sorry dpack.. what I read of you you seem to be a really lovely person... if only there were more like you!
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Is it a good idea to have wild animals accustomed to humans?
There are a number of supposed human beings who would not hesitate to take advantage of an animal's trust.
Sorry dpack.. what I read of you you seem to be a really lovely person... if only there were more like you!
watching is just knowing what is in the larder
and maybe some delight in life
Blacksmith
Joined: 25 Jan 2005 Posts: 5025 Location: Berkshire
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 11 10:52 pm Post subject:
Got an excellent "shed" with lift up windows at a lake near me....But I struggle with 300mm (x1.5) 12mp Camera. Looking forward to getting closer with some DPM clothing and scrim