Wild Kestrel Hide
Photograph these beautiful British birds of prey at an idyllic farm. An established pair used to feeding from a perch set up for photography — so you have the chance to see both the male and female.
UK · South Leicestershire
We’re fortunate to have a beautiful pair of Kestrels at the farm, and they regularly visit the feeding perch throughout the day for a snack. These elegant birds of prey are a little more cautious than our Barn Owls and Buzzards, so we use the same specialist one-way glass featured in our highly successful Buzzard hide to keep disturbance to an absolute minimum. Even with this setup, we recommend a lens in the 400–600mm range to capture the best images, depending on your preferred shooting style and composition.
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 you'll capture a few pleasing images of this beautiful species by the end of the session.
You'll be provided with good information upon booking, but this is not an instructional workshop. You may consider booking the Buzzard Hide, which takes place in the morning, and the Barn Owl session in the evening.
Location
15 minutes from Junction 20 of the M1, near Market Harborough, South Leicestershire. Full directions are provided on booking.
Book a hide session
Tell us your preferred dates and we’ll arrange your session. Hides can be combined across one day — ask about the £350 all-three rate.
- £130 per person, or £350 with Buzzard & Barn Owl on the same day
- Write directly to des@captivatingnature.co.uk
Enquire about Wild Kestrel Hide
Tell us a little about what you're after and we'll be in touch personally — usually within a day or two. No deposit is required to enquire.