

Small sheltered bird hide overlooking coastal lagoons and mudflats popular with waders, ducks and migratory seabirds. Ideal for close-up bird behaviour, reflections on still water and moody skies. Visit at dawn or dusk and during autumn–spring migration for highest species variety. Easy walk from local parking on Shearwater; no entry fee, paths are flat but can be muddy—bring waterproofs. Hide windows give stable shooting positions and crowding is usually low on weekdays.


Small sheltered bird hide overlooking coastal lagoons and mudflats popular with waders, ducks and migratory seabirds. Ideal for close-up bird behaviour, reflections on still water and moody skies. Visit at dawn or dusk and during autumn–spring migration for highest species variety. Easy walk from local parking on Shearwater; no entry fee, paths are flat but can be muddy—bring waterproofs. Hide windows give stable shooting positions and crowding is usually low on weekdays.