The Hide Guide

The Hide Guide helps you explore the UK & Ireland's nature reserves and privately managed wildlife & photography hides - letting you discover what wildlife has been spotted recently, and giving you all the details before you set off!

EXPLORE THE MAP
Browse an interactive map of wildlife reserves across the UK.

RECENT SIGHTINGS
Sick of checking a dozen apps? We were too!

Filter by species, date range, and location to find exactly what you're looking for. View managed reserves with details on facilities, access, and what to expect. See real-time wildlife observations powered by data from eBird, the National Biodiversity Network (NBN Atlas), GBIF, and iNaturalist. Check what birds, mammals, insects, plants, and more have been recorded anywhere in the UK & Ireland!

SPECIES INFORMATION
Explore detailed species pages with monthly sighting trends, taxonomy, and distribution data. Use species filters to focus on the groups you're most interested in.

FIND YOUR LOCATION
Use GPS to find reserves near you, or search by place name to plan your next trip. Set a home location for quick access to your local sightings.

LOG YOUR SIGHTINGS
Create an account to submit your own wildlife photos and sightings. Contribute to the community and build a record of what you've seen.

YOUR ACCOUNT
Manage your profile, set your favourite reserve, and export or delete your data at any time. Your privacy is in your control — profiles are private by default.

The Hide Guide is built for birdwatchers, naturalists, and anyone who enjoys exploring the UK's wildlife. Whether you're planning a visit to a new reserve or checking what's been seen at your local patch, we've got you covered.