We have several Black Grouse lekking sites near Oulu in Finland. We make decisions about where we set up photography hides each spring according to the bird activity. Black Grouse lekking areas are located in open areas such as bogs or fields and all our Black Grouse lek sites are easy accessible.
We have single and two person hides with higher and lower angle shooting openings for cameras. Each photographer will have at least two shooting openings to use. Hides are usually situated so that it is possible to shoot either with frontal lighting or with backlighting. We can also set up portable tent hides to the lek sites.
Season: spring lek 15th March – 15th May and autumn lek 15th September – 31st October
In early spring and in autumn, hide session starts one hour before sunset and lasts until late morning. During the most hectic lek, it is advisable to be ready in the hide already in the evening.
Group size: 1- 6 persons
Prices:
145 € / single hide / morning
255 € / two person hide / morning (127,50 € / person)
455 € / 4 mornings in the hide (114 € / person / morning ), package can be used alone or with a friend
Prices do not include guidance at the hides and it is easy to arrive to our Black Grouse hides on your own with our video instructions. If you want guidance at hide, we charge 105 € guidance fee / booking. Prices do not include transportation.
Bookings: Pay our Black Grouse hide at our web shop and make bookings for your photography day from our office via email at info@finnature.fi or via phone at +358 45 129 4264. Full payment of the hide is required at the time of booking.
You can combine our Black Gouse hide with our Golden Eagle hides in March and in September-October, with our Eagle Owl hides throughout the season, and with our Ruff hides in May!
Check images from our Black Grouse lekking sites in Oulu region: