Kestrel 1st of May - 30th of June
Step into the biggest hide you will ever sit in and enjoy an eye level view with a gorgeous bird of prey, the common kestrel.
The kestrels have been using a specific nesting box for a couple of years now. These small birds of prey are used to land on the provided perch during this season. It’s a great period to observe their behaviour and to get amazing shots from a close range. Remember, these common kestrels are shy birds so you will have to move your lens carefully.
We recommend lenses from 200mm to 500mm to photograph them, depending on your shooting style. A zoom lens is a good option. The branch that the kestrels sit on is 9-10 m from your camera lens. Please be aware that these are wild birds so the frequency and duration of their visits can be unpredictable. They do however visit the set-up regularly and if undisturbed, will stay for several minutes at a time. We hope that you will be able to capture a few pleasing images of this beautiful species by the end of the session.
At Wild Nordic Sweden, in every little project there is a conservation role and a goal. Kestrels play an important role in the ecosystem. These birds help control agricultural pests such as voles and mice as its a big part of their diet.
More info:
We will welcome you at the gallery and give you information about the specie and the activity before we go on site.
The barn is located in the field around 400 m away from our welcoming gallery. This activity is made for one person at the time, so you will get your own private photo session.
You will sit almost at 3 m high on a platform to get the eye level view of the bird. You have to be able to safely climb on a ladder.
When you set up your equipment we recommend you to use the gimbal head and the extra camo scarf that we provide.
Photo period:
1st of May – 30th of June
For good light conditions we propose early morning or late afternoon sessions.
Price: 500 SEK per person
