点评:We have joined Steven in his hide twice; the first time we knew might be a quieter day out of season, yet it paid off with a kingfisher coming to perch less than 3 metres in front of the hide. The second time, the action was practically non-stop, with almost 20 visits of kingfishers perching and fishing. I got some of the best shots of my life on that day. Other birds that can be seen around the hide include wrens, nuthatches, cettis warblers, robins, song thrushes, tree creepers, and the majority of the tit family. It was a seriously good experience with Steven's knowledge and the birding opportunities. The hide has almost everything you will need, and the cafe nearby finishes it off with toilets and food. The surrounding area is probably one of the most striking landscapes you can get, with settlements surrounding it. For a fairly inexperienced photographer like me, Steven was a great help, coming with his tips and general knowledge about all things camera. I would definitely recommend this to any photographer or birder, no matter your interest or skill level.
翻译:我们曾两次陪同史蒂文一起去观鸟棚;第一次时我们以为正值非繁殖季,那天可能会比较冷清,但结果却收获颇丰——一只翠鸟停在了离观鸟棚不到3米远的地方。第二次去的时候,翠鸟几乎一刻不停地出现,总共有近20次停歇与觅食的场面。那天我拍下了人生中最满意的几张照片。在观鸟棚周围还能看到其他鸟类,比如鹪鹩、旋木雀、短翅鸫、知更鸟、歌鸫以及树皮莺等。以及大多数山雀科的鸟类。能接触到史蒂文的丰富知识并拥有这么多观鸟机会,真是一次极其美好的体验。观鸟屋里几乎备齐了所有您所需要的物品,而附近的咖啡馆则提供了厕所和食物,堪称完美。周边地区或许是最引人入胜的景观之一,四周环绕着各种聚落。对于像我这样经验尚浅的摄影师来说,史蒂文帮了大忙——他不仅给出了诸多实用建议,还传授了各类与摄影相关的基础知识。我绝对向任何摄影师或观鸟爱好者推荐这个,无论你的兴趣或技术水平如何。