Wildlife Hides

[Chas]

Your original question was about the use of hides. I just wanted to say that I bought some cam clothing whilst in the US. Cheap and designed for hunters. I find that wearing it makes a dramatic difference to the confidence of my bird subjects. I have lots of anecdotes that would indicate it was well worth it. When I am out and about it amuses me as I sit quietly "camd out" to see people in the distance in bright blue or red jackets making the commotion that a lot of people seem to do. Then when they stumble on me I see that they have really expensive optics, they need them because it must be so hard to get near to anything. I don;t claim to be half as clever as lots of people on this sight but I am sure that my wildlife experience is enhanced by my camo clothing which I would swear by.

[Chris Hammond]

Thanks for the input folks.

I think I might try Steve's suggestion and make something up myself for the car window mount.

[rlchew]

I have never purchased a hide of any kind since I am not sure what added benefit I would get from the cash outlay.

Other than permanent hides at various nature reserves, I tend to use the "sit and wait" or "stalk quietly" techniques together with the use of my car (and beanbag as a window rest).

If I had a large garden or a quiet undisturbed local patch, I would perhaps consider a hide .... but as I don't, I won't!

Richard