Bird hides
Use our bird hides to get up close and personal with mallee birds
Our two bird hides are located at permanent water points that we refill every few days. The water points have carefully placed perches positioned to afford birds more confidence when approaching the water. This allows great views for birdwatchers and the proximity is perfect for photographers to capture that special shot.
With a regular water source and surrounding trees providing safe refuge, a wide variety of birds have become familiar with these spots and visit daily. Mornings tend to be “peak hour” for birds but afternoons are also quite popular with birds popping in for a pre-roost bath!
The wooden hides fit two people and has shelves with 1/4” standard tripod bolts so photographers can attach their gimbals or tripod heads. For opportunistic sightings, a fabric hide also suits two people, has mesh side windows, is slightly more spacious and can fit in tripods.
Cost (incl. GST): $60 per person, per day for staying guests. $80 per person, per day for non-guests. All proceeds go towards the ongoing management of the property.
Please note: a guided tour must be completed prior to booking the bird hides. This allows us to show you the property, point out bird hot spots, and explain access and restricted areas.
here are some photos taken from our bird hides
“I was in Melbourne for work recently so decided to extend my stay so I could include a trip up to the Mallee and see Michael and Louise’s slice of paradise. Living in Brisbane, I had a list of target birds l wanted to see and thanks to Michael’s knowledge of the area, I was able to see and photograph 13 lifers in 3 days. It was fantastic. When you add the permanent hide and water source on their bush block and the revegetation areas around the house, there is never a dull moment. My only complaint was I couldn’t stay longer; I will definitely be planning another trip in the future. Once just isn’t enough!”