Multi-Species Wildlife Photography Hides – Sliabh Bloom Mountains

Richard and Brid Duff's working farm at the foot of the Sliabh Bloom Mountains — opened to photographers in January 2020 after Richard spent years building permanent hides in his wild bird cover field. Farming for Nature award nominee. Three main hides: (1) Woodland Hide: pine marten fox kestrel sparrowhawk jay yellowhammer pheasant woodpecker; natural perches adjustable interchangeable props panoramic windows; (2) Limekiln Hide: red squirrel buzzard woodpecker small birds — refurbished 19th-century lime kiln with bat roost inside; (3) Seasonal hides (cuckoo kestrel barn owl badger). No rodenticide used on farm for years — 3 barn owls and long-eared owl seen hunting. Voted 'best photography hide in Ireland' by visiting photographers. 5,466 Facebook followers. Regular Photo of the Month competition. Accessible from Dublin (1.5h) and Limerick (1.5h). Book via website.