Photohides,

Roller tower

The tower is situated on the banks of the Maritsa River near Dimitrovgrad. Elevated to a height of 3.5 meters, it accommodates up to three photographers.

This hide is used exclusively during the spring-summer period. While it has embrasures on both sides, it is best suited for morning photography—optimal shooting conditions occur between 6:00 AM and 10:00–11:00 AM.

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Small forest drinking pond

The hide is located near Dimitrovgrad, about a kilometer from the Maritsa River. It is situated in a young mixed forest with prevailing oak and acacia trees with undergrowth. The woodland is home to many interesting species, mainly songbirds.

The hide accommodates up to three photographers. There is a large pool in front of it that birds use for bathing and drinking. Additionally, feeders with seeds and nuts are placed to attract even more birds.

The site has excellent bird activity, with some species present year-round, while others can only be photographed during specific seasons.

Peak activity occurs during the spring migration and the cold winter months.

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Large drinking pond hide

The newest hide, still developing its capacity.

It is built in one of the largest forest massifs along the Maritsa River near Dimitrovgrad. It is spacious and comfortably accommodates 3 photographers, has a large comfortable bed and insulation for cold winter days. A large pool of water has been installed in front of the hide, which is on the border between a forest and a meadow and attracts a variety of birds and mammals, some of which are regular visitors, while others appear less frequently.

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Buzzard hide

The hide is near Dimitrovgrad and accommodates a maximum of 3 photographers. It works from late autumn to early spring and is made for photographing birds of prey and predators, so far giving good results mainly for buzzards. The main structure is dug into the ground, allowing to shoot from a low angle, which is the best point of view and perfectly separates the subject from the background.

It is photographed through embrasures, and a large panoramic glass is used for observation.

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Big tower photohide

Newly built tower, the photographic capacity is yet to be developed.

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Temporary hides

Our temporary hides are camouflaged photography tents that are set up in specially selected locations and help photographers remain undetected while shooting.

They are mainly used in the warm spring and summer months, and the photographed species are mostly birds that are not very suspicious and easily accept and get used to the presence of the tents.

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Ponor Eagle hide

The Ponor hide is the largest and one of its kind ‘live-in’ hide in Bulgaria. Works from late fall to early spring, mainly for photographing golden eagles. The hide is very spacious and comfortable, with two bedrooms and beds, heating, a separate room with a sink and a toilet, wifi internet. One can photograph from morning to dusk if there is activity. The hide belongs a friend of mine and was originally designed for a wolf hide, so that the photographers do not leave the hide for a few days (wolves are shy and very sensitive to smells). There are solar panels that allow constant online video monitoring of the hide, as well as power supply for sockets that allow us to charge batteries for cameras and devices - tablets, phones, laptops.

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Vultures and eagles hide

The hide is located in the heart of the Eastern Rhodopes, one of Europe’s most beautiful and unspoiled wilderness areas. It is spacious, accommodating up to 8-9 photographers, and equipped with wide benches and adjustable office chairs to suit each photographer’s height and preferences. The hide includes a separate restroom and is heated with a gas stove during the cold winter months.

It is available year-round, with the best seasons being spring and winter. The setup, including lighting, backgrounds, and perches, has been designed by photographers for photographers. Shooting is done through narrow openings for lenses, while large panoramic windows provide a 180-degree view of the surroundings, allowing you to spot and capture arriving birds in flight.

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Floating hide

A very specialized type of photography that also requires a good physical condition of the photographer.

The ability to use the floating hide is highly dependent on natural conditions such as water level and vegetation for the given season. The option exists, but it depends on the specific moment and is decided on the spot.

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