Goshawk
Seeing a goshawk up close with its beautiful coverage
and sharp gaze is an experience beyond the ordinary
Goshawk
In northern Gästrikland there is a beautiful forest glade where many bird and animal species thrive.
During the winter, the water station is often visited by goshawks, but many other animals also come to renovate their food stores.
You dont have to be a photographer to enjoy the wildlife that comes really close.
Some conservation work has been placed within the location such as bird boxes, nest protection and habitat enhancements.
The area is a private land with no traffic which guarantees that wildlife is not disturbed.
Arrival
- You can arrive 19.30 in the evening and sleep in the hide or at our accomodation.
- Or you can arrive in the morning;
- * 1st of December- 20th of January; 06.00
- * 21st of January- 5th of February; 05.30
- * 6th of February- 16th of February; 05.00
- * 17th of February- 29th of February; 04.30
- * 1st of March- 15th of March; 03.30
- * 16th of March- 31st of March; 03.00
You will choose this when booking
Included in the price
- Transport to and from the hide
- Animal and bird books
- Sleeping bags, warm ponchos and slippers
Booking terms and conditions
- All bookings are made through the booking system, when you click on "Book activity". You will get a confirmation and all information by e-mail.
- If you add the rebooking guarantee for 29 SEK when you make your reservation, you can rebook your tour for another date without any cost, up to 72 hours before it takes place.
- A fee of 300 SEK will be charged for cancellation up to 40 days before arrival.
- Cancellation between 39 days & 15 days before arrival will be charged 25% of the total amount.
- 100% of the total amount will be charged at cancellation 14 days or less before arrival date.
To bring
- Food and drink for the time in the hide
- Warm clothes
To think about
- Do not bring rustling packaging (eg. crisp bags). repack them in lunch/plastic boxes
- Avoid talking too loud and making noise
Other species
- Nearly always: Jay, willow tit, coal tit, blue tit, great tit, nuthatch, red squirrel, great spotted woodpecker, chaffinch
- Often: Grey headed woodpecker, crested tit, buzzard, tree keeper, black bird, robin, magpie, crow
- Occasionally: Sparrow hawk, fox, spotted flycatcher, wren, goldcrest, bullfinch, raven
- Rarely: Pine marten, red kite
Our activities are done on the conditions of nature and there is no guarantee of what we will see / hear / experience.
Arrangement
After a 10 minute drive and 100 metres by foot, the guide will show you the hide and on your own you begin the exciting search.
You can arrive in the evening at 19.30 and sleep in the hide. Or you can arrive early in the morning.
You will be picked up at the latest one hour after sunset.
Photograghy
There is a long one way glass (spy glass) 180 x 20 cm where you can see the wildlife, but they cant see you. Under the glass there´s 2 photo openings. The small wildlife is often 5 metres aways, gos hawk 5-15 metres away. For photographing, a lens within the range of 200-600 mm works well and a zoom is the best option. Bean bags are provided and also tripod heads with arca swiss plates (gimbal head and swing tripod)
This hide is made for 2 persons. There´s 2 chairs, a toilet and a bunk bed with warm sleeping bags, blankets and pillows. Also warm lined ponchos, slippers and a gasolin heater.
Good to know before this activity
Guided tour
A guide bring you to the hide and show you how everything works. The guide will also pick you up.
Tea/Coffee
We are happy to make you a thermos of tea or coffee for the time in the hide
Packed lunch
Bring what you like to eat during the time in the hide.
Impressions
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