bird hide

Camouflaged observation post

A bird hide is a small structure, often a wooden shelter or screen, where birdwatchers can observe wildlife without being seen.

Common in nature reserves and wetlands, hides typically have viewing slots or windows facing areas where birds gather: We spent the morning in the bird hide watching herons.

Chiefly British; Americans more often say blind.

Related

nature reserve · wildlife refuge · birdwatching · spotting scope · twitching · nature center · waterfowl · shorebirds · observation deck · binoculars · waders · canopy walk · scenic overlook · interpretive center · ranger station · boardwalk · peephole · ornithology

Opposites
visibility/concealment

bird hideobservation tower

Elevated structure for viewing

watchtower · lookout point · tent · gazebo · elevated platform

purpose/activity

bird hidebird feeder

Outdoor seed dispenser for wildlife

bird table · aviary · display stand · stage · bird bath

structure type

bird hidetent

Portable fabric shelter

gazebo · pavilion · pergola · canopy · lean-to

Family

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Timeless · Concrete · Rated G