The Hide Guide

Discover UK & Ireland nature reserves, bird hides, species and live wildlife sightings.

The Hide Guide is a planning tool for nature reserves across the UK and Ireland — every site, every hide, every trail, with opening hours, access notes, facilities and what's actually being seen there this week.

Browse thousands of nature reserves and their bird hides, explore an interactive map of recent wildlife sightings, look up any species to see its conservation status and where it is recorded, and read seasonal field notes and reserve guides from our editorial team.

Work out where to go, know what you will find when you get there, and keep a record of what you saw.