The Dusk until Dawn photography experience at Bawdsey Hall is essentially an extension of our popular Evening Experience - This session is ideal for the photographers that cant get enough and want to stay in the hide for longer than usual and also those that are seeking the more elusive wildlife that sometimes doesn’t arrive until the early hours of the morning.

Just like our Evening Experience, this session takes place in one of two purpose built hides in the grounds of our private nature reserve and watches over our purpose built Wildlife Photography area that is centred around a large reflection pond and wildflower garden. The area is constantly lit with low powered led lights allowing the nocturnal wildlife to gradually become accustomed to the light and feel comfortable visiting the pond. This area is visited by our resident Badgers,, Muntjac, and Tawny Owls, as well as Foxes, Herons, Polecat and many other creatures.

The session will typically start just before dusk, once the sun has set and will end roughly 12 hours later, in the early hours of the following morning, however timings will change depending on the time of year and depending on the current animal behaviour. We operate throughout all weather conditions as this offers the chance to capture wildlife within different atmospheres as they endure the elements.

Around the hide, night-vision CCTV cameras have been set up and positioned at key locations so we can see the animals that are in the grounds as they make their way to the pond. This allows photographers to spot when something is approaching so they can be ready for their arrival. This is a unique photography hide feature that has helped many photographers ensure they don’t miss out on any of the action.

Both of the hides are also large enough to host a group of photographers and come fully equipped with comfortable heated seats, Wifi access, Tea and Coffee facilities and plenty of space to stretch your legs if needed. David will be on hand to support you through the evening and guide you as you seek out wildlife. The idyllic surrounding and opportunity to draw on David’s wealth of photographic knowledge and technical experience creates the perfect package.

For the Dusk until Dawn Experience, we have two options;

The first option gives you full access to the photography hide throughout the night until you depart in the early hours of the morning.

The seconds provides you with an option where you add a nights stay at the Bawdsey Hall B&B accommodation - After your photography experience you can then climb into bed in one of Bawdsey Hall’s garden view rooms ahead of your nights stay at Bawdsey Hall. Your room would be available for your use from late morning/midday. This then provides you with the opportunity to head out and explore the stunning Suffolk coast. After a restful nights sleep, enjoy breakfast being delivered to your room before you depart.

In addition to this course, we also offer a variety of different lenses for hire to help get you those different perspectives that you may not have access to with your own kit.

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