The Wildlife Project at Heligan

Horsemoor Hide is located a short distance beyond the Northern Gardens and is accessible to all. A ramp leads into a dual purpose building, which gives views from open shutters and from large, one-way glass windows onto a bird feeding area, a wildlife pond, a meadow and a small woodland, all specifically managed to attract a variety of species. From inside the Hide, visitors can combine traditional, concealed observation of "outdoor" wildlife activity with watching live "indoor" images on screen of the same, being conveyed from within their nesting/roosting boxes.

Our touch screen displays have been designed for people of all ages. They enable individuals to decide how much detailed knowledge they wish to pursue. Visitors have complete control over pan, tilt and zoom cameras and our push button displays, and can discover how it all works from our 'behind the scenes' display.

Information is also available in more traditional displays and leaflets, to help identify birds seen feeding around the Hide and to offer advice on making your own garden more wildlife friendly. Outside the Hide there is a seating area planted with native trees and shrubs and a small wildlife garden attracting bees and butterflies. Nest boxes attract birds to the Hide itself, so stopping for a rest outside will guarantee a relaxing moment with wildlife entertainment.

Look out for kingfishers, bramblings, flocks of long-tailed tits, fieldfares and redwings in the winter and pipits, swallows, yellowhammers and linnets if you visit during the summer months.