{"id":229344,"date":"2026-05-16T15:11:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T15:11:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.wildlifexplorers.com\/?page_id=229344"},"modified":"2026-06-20T19:25:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T19:25:32","slug":"hide-lyras","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staging.wildlifexplorers.com\/el\/hide-lyras\/","title":{"rendered":"\u039a\u03b1\u03c4\u03b1\u03c6\u03cd\u03b3\u03b9\u03bf \u039b\u03cd\u03c1\u03b1\u03c2"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section we-tours-hero\" id=\"lyras-hero\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module we-hero-crumb preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h19rs5u--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--default preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Home \u00b7 Hides \u00b7 Lyra Forest, Dadia<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module we-hero-title preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h19rs5u--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--default preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Hide Lyra<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module we-hero-lede preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h19rs5u--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--default preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Where three of Europe's four vulture species share the same sky \u2014 the oldest hide in our network, set on the edge of the Dadia oak forest.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section we-hd-subnav\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_0 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><div class=\"we-subnav-inn\">\n  <span class=\"we-subnav-which\"><b>Hide 02 of 02<\/b> \u00b7 Active hides<\/span>\n  <ul class=\"we-subnav-links\">\n    <li><a href=\"#about\">About the hide<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#species\">Species<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#day\">A day inside<\/a><\/li>\n    \n    <li><a href=\"#reserve\">Reserve<\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <span class=\"we-subnav-price\">From <b>\u20ac130 <\/b> per session<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section we-hd-overview\" id=\"about\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row we-hide, we-hide-even, we-no-gap\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_1 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><div class=\"we-hide-copy\">\n  <span class=\"we-hide-loc\">Lyra forest, Dadia \u00b7 Evros<\/span>\n  <h3>HIDE LYRA<\/h3>\n  <span class=\"we-hide-sub\">Where three of Europe's four vulture species share the same sky<\/span>\n  <p>Lyra sits beside Dadia \u2014 considered <b>the finest raptor region in Europe and among the richest worldwide<\/b>. 43 of the 47 diurnal and nocturnal birds of prey recorded in Greece have been observed here, and three of Europe's four vulture species are present simultaneously. To date, <b>88 bird species and 10 mammal species have been photographed or filmed directly from this hide<\/b>. The small natural pond in front of the hide draws amphibians, reptiles, insects and butterflies throughout the season.<\/p>\n  <p>Winter is the strongest season, with spring and autumn following closely. Summer brings the resident and breeding species of the area. <b>Best months: January through December.<\/b><\/p>\n\n  <dl class=\"we-hide-specs\">\n    <div><dt>Capacity<\/dt><dd>10 guests<small>+ guide<\/small><\/dd><\/div>\n    <div><dt>Best season<\/dt><dd>Year-round<small>winter is peak<\/small><\/dd><\/div>\n    <div><dt>From the hide<\/dt><dd>88 bird spp.<small>10 mammal spp.<\/small><\/dd><\/div>\n    <div><dt>Session<\/dt><dd>Overnight<small>dawn &amp; dusk light<\/small><\/dd><\/div>\n  <\/dl>\n  <span class=\"we-hide-species-label\">Target species<\/span>\n  <p class=\"we-hide-species\">Black Vulture \u00b7 Griffon Vulture \u00b7 Egyptian Vulture \u00b7 White-tailed Eagle - Golden Eagle \u00b7 Imperial Eagle - Short-toed Snake Eagle \u00b7 Greater Spotted Eagle - Lesser Spotted Eagle \u00b7 Black Kite - Red Kite - Marsh Harrier - Common Buzzard - Roe Deer \u00b7 Wild Boar \u00b7 Red Fox - Golden Jackal -Wild Cat<\/p>\n  <div class=\"we-hide-actions\">\n    <a href=\"\/product\/hide-lyras\/\" class=\"btn-primary\">book the hide<\/a>\n    <a href=\"\/contact\" class=\"btn-secondary\">ask us anything<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_2 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><div class=\"we-hide-mosaic\">\n  <div class=\"we-ph tall\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.wildlifexplorers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hide-lyras.png\" alt=\"Hide Lyras in Dadia forest\">\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"we-ph\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.wildlifexplorers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0F1A1243_filtered-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Raptor at Hide Lyras\">\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"we-ph\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.wildlifexplorers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0F1A3609_filtered-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Wildlife at Lyra\">\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"we-ph\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.wildlifexplorers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0F1A7269_filtered-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Description 4\" style=\"object-position: 70%\">\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"we-ph tall\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.wildlifexplorers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0F1A0285_filtered-1-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Description 5\" style=\"object-position: 22%\">\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"we-ph\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.wildlifexplorers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0F1A5864_filtered_filtered-1-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Description 6\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section we-hd-figures\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_3 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><div class=\"we-figs-grid\">\n\n  <div class=\"we-fig\">\n    <em>43<span class=\"we-fig-denom\"><\/span><\/em>\n    <span>Greek raptor species<br>seen at Dadia<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"we-fig\">\n    <em>3<span class=\"we-fig-denom\"><\/span><\/em>\n    <span>European vulture species<br>present at once<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"we-fig\">\n    <em>95<\/em>\n    <span>Bird species photographed<br>from the hide to date<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"we-fig\">\n    <em>10<\/em>\n    <span>Mammal species photographed<br>from the hide to date<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section we-hd-forest\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_4 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><div class=\"we-forest-grid\">\n\n  <div class=\"we-forest-copy\">\n    <span class=\"we-forest-num\">The hide<\/span>\n    <h2>OUR OLDEST HIDE,<br>QUIETLY EXPANDED<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"we-forest-pull\" style=\"font-size:16px\">\"We built the first version of Lyra in 2013. We have rebuilt the roof twice since, but the vultures never stopped coming.\"<\/p>\n<p>The hide area is located along the southern edge of the oak and pine forest, overlooking a permanent feeding station and a small natural pond. It consists of two buildings: the larger one (accommodating 6 people), facing southwest, and the smaller one (accommodating 4 people), facing northwest. Both have a view of the natural pond.<\/p>\n<p>\nThe larger hide includes sleeping facilities, heating, and a toilet, while the smaller one does not provide sleeping accommodation. Both are powered by solar panels.\n<\/p><p>\nExternally, both structures have been carefully designed to blend harmoniously into the natural surroundings and remain as unobtrusive as possible. These are highly specialized hides intended primarily to attract birds of prey, although, to date, a total of 88 bird species from the Greek bird list have been photographed there.\n<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"we-forest-ph\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.wildlifexplorers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/\u03b5\u03b9\u03ba\u03cc\u03bd\u03b1_Viber_2026-05-05_20-42-49-528.webp\" alt=\"The Lyra forest hide and pond from above\" style=\"object-position:20%\">\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_5 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section we-hd-pond\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_5 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><div class=\"we-pond-grid\">\n\n  <div class=\"we-pond-ph\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.wildlifexplorers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lizard.png\" alt=\"Balkan green lizard at the pond\">\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"we-pond-copy\">\n    <span class=\"we-pond-num\">The small pond<\/span>\n    <h2>THE LITTLE POND<br>IN FRONT OF THE HIDE<\/h2>\n    <p>Twelve metres across, hand-dug ten years ago, fed by an underground spring that runs even in August. We did not expect it to become the hide's second main subject \u2014 but in the warm months the pond pulls in amphibians, reptiles, dragonflies and the small forest birds that come down to drink.<\/p>\n    <p>It works at the same focal length as the feeding station, so a 600mm rig can swivel between a vulture on the carcass and a green lizard on the rocks at the water's edge without changing lenses.<\/p>\n    <dl class=\"we-pond-micro\">\n      <div><dt>Frogs &amp; newts<\/dt><dd>3 spp.<\/dd><\/div>\n      <div><dt>Reptiles<\/dt><dd>4 spp.<\/dd><\/div>\n      <div><dt>Butterflies-Dragonflies <\/dt><dd>40+ spp.<\/dd><\/div>\n    <\/dl>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_6 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section we-hd-species\" id=\"species\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module we-chapter-h2 preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h19rs5u--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--default preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span class=\"we-chapter-num\">The cast<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>WHAT YOU MAY MEET<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module we-chapter-note preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h19rs5u--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--default preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>A total of 95 bird species have been photographed here across all seasons. The only species that have been recorded but not yet photographed are the nocturnal raptors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_6 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><div class=\"we-sp-grid we-sp-grid--split\">\n  <div class=\"we-sp-stack\">\n    <div class=\"we-sp-col\">\n      <h4>Vultures &amp; eagles<\/h4>\n      <ul>\n        <li>Black Vulture<\/li>\n        <li>Griffon Vulture<\/li>\n        <li>Egyptian Vulture<\/li>\n        <li>Golden Eagle<\/li>\n        <li>White-tailed eagle<\/li>\n        <li>Imperial Eagle<\/li>\n        <li>Short-toed Snake Eagle<\/li>\n        <li>Greater Spotted Eagle<\/li>\n        <li>Lesser Spotted Eagle<\/li>\n        <li>Short-toed Eagle<\/li>\n        <li>Booted Eagle<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"we-sp-col\">\n      <h4>Falcons and Harriers<\/h4>\n      <ul>\n        <li>Black Kite<\/li>\n        <li>Red Kite<\/li>\n        <li>Common Buzzard<\/li>\n        <li>European Honey-buzzard<\/li>\n        <li>Western Marsh Harrier<\/li>\n        <li>Hen Harrier<\/li>\n        <li>Sparrowhawk<\/li>\n        <li>Kestrel<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"we-sp-col\">\n      <h4>Nocturnal Raptors<\/h4>\n      <ul>\n        <li>Eurasian Eagle Owl<\/li>\n        <li>Tawny Owl<\/li>\n        <li>Long-eared Owl<\/li>\n        <li>Little Owl<\/li>\n        <li>Scops Owl<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"we-sp-col we-sp-col--split we-sp-collapsible\">\n    <h4>Other Birds<\/h4>\n    <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"sp-more-lyra\" class=\"we-sp-toggle\">\n    <ul>\n      <li>Common Wood-Pigeon<\/li>\n      <li>European Turtle-Dove<\/li>\n      <li>Eurasian Collared-Dove<\/li>\n      <li>Common Cuckoo<\/li>\n      <li>Black Stork<\/li>\n      <li>White Stork<\/li>\n      <li>Hoopoe<\/li>\n      <li>European Bee-eater<\/li>\n      <li>Common Kingfisher<\/li>\n      <li>European Roller<\/li>\n      <li>Great Spotted Woodpecker<\/li>\n      <li>Syrian Woodpecker<\/li>\n      <li>Green Woodpecker<\/li>\n      <li>Eurasian Golden Oriole<\/li>\n      <li>Red-backed Shrike<\/li>\n      <li>Great Gray Shrike<\/li>\n      <li>Lesser Gray Shrike<\/li>\n      <li>Masked Shrike<\/li>\n      <li>Woodchat Shrike<\/li>\n      <li>Eurasian Jay<\/li>\n      <li>Eurasian Magpie<\/li>\n      <li>Eurasian Jackdaw<\/li>\n      <li>Hooded Crow<\/li>\n      <li>Common Raven<\/li>\n      <li>Eurasian Blue Tit<\/li>\n      <li>Great Tit<\/li>\n      <li>Wood Lark<\/li>\n      <li>Eurasian Skylark<\/li>\n      <li>Crested Lark<\/li>\n      <li>Eastern Olivaceous Warbler<\/li>\n      <li>Olive-tree Warbler<\/li>\n      <li>Barn Swallow<\/li>\n      <li>Western House-Martin<\/li>\n      <li>Eastern Bonelli's Warbler<\/li>\n      <li>Common Chiffchaff<\/li>\n      <li>Cetti's Warbler<\/li>\n      <li>Long-tailed Tit<\/li>\n      <li>Eurasian Blackcap<\/li>\n      <li>Lesser Whitethroat<\/li>\n      <li>Eastern Subalpine Warbler<\/li>\n      <li>Greater Whitethroat<\/li>\n      <li>Eurasian Nuthatch<\/li>\n      <li>Eurasian Wren<\/li>\n      <li>European Starling<\/li>\n      <li>Mistle Thrush<\/li>\n      <li>Song Thrush<\/li>\n      <li>Blackbird<\/li>\n      <li>Spotted Flycatcher<\/li>\n      <li>European Robin<\/li>\n      <li>Common Nightingale<\/li>\n      <li>Common Redstart<\/li>\n      <li>Black Redstart<\/li>\n      <li>Whinchat<\/li>\n      <li>Northern Wheatear<\/li>\n      <li>Dunnock<\/li>\n      <li>House Sparrow<\/li>\n      <li>Spanish Sparrow<\/li>\n      <li>Eurasian Tree Sparrow<\/li>\n      <li>Gray Wagtail<\/li>\n      <li>Western Yellow Wagtail<\/li>\n      <li>White Wagtail<\/li>\n      <li>Common Chaffinch<\/li>\n      <li>Brambling<\/li>\n      <li>Hawfinch<\/li>\n      <li>European Greenfinch<\/li>\n      <li>Eurasian Linnet<\/li>\n      <li>European Goldfinch<\/li>\n      <li>Corn Bunting<\/li>\n      <li>Cirl Bunting<\/li>\n      <li>Ortolan Bunting<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <label for=\"sp-more-lyra\" class=\"we-sp-more\"><\/label>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_7 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section we-hd-timeline\" id=\"day\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_8 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module we-chapter-h2 preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h19rs5u--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--default preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span class=\"we-chapter-num\">A typical day<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>WHAT YOUR DAY IN THE HIDE LOOKS LIKE<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module we-chapter-note preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h19rs5u--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--default preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Most visitors use the hide for one, two, or three days, with the majority choosing a two-day stay. Approximately one in three photographers also spends the night in the hide.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_9 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_7 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><div class=\"we-tl-lines\">\n\n  <div class=\"we-tl-row\">\n    <div class=\"we-tl-when\"><small><\/small><\/div>\n    <div class=\"we-tl-what\">\n      <h4><\/h4>\n      <p>We will either transfer you or meet you at the point where we leave the cars. From there, we walk for about five minutes to reach the hide. Using flashlights, we arrange our equipment, tripods, and personal gear. Once everyone is ready, we open the window shutters. All windows are fitted with high-quality one-way glass. Under no circumstances should you switch on the interior lights of the hide, as any birds perched in the surrounding trees and bushes will immediately detect your presence.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"we-tl-row\">\n    <div class=\"we-tl-when\"><small><\/small><\/div>\n    <div class=\"we-tl-what\">\n      <h4><\/h4>\n      <p>Do not rush to start photographing as soon as the first corvids arrive in the field area. Ravens, Hooded Crows, Magpies, and especially the highly intelligent Eurasian Jays are the ones that either give \u2014 or do not give \u2014 the green light for the raptors to land in front of you.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"we-tl-row\">\n    <div class=\"we-tl-when\"><small><\/small><\/div>\n    <div class=\"we-tl-what\">\n      <h4><\/h4>\n      <p>Even after the birds of prey have landed and started feeding, wait a few more minutes. Before long, the entire scene will belong to you.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"we-tl-row\">\n    <div class=\"we-tl-when\"><small><\/small><\/div>\n    <div class=\"we-tl-what\">\n      <h4><\/h4>\n      <p>Midday is usually siesta time \u2014 but not at the Lyra hide! Many small birds visit the feeding spots where we provide seeds or approach the water of the small pond nearby.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"we-tl-row\">\n    <div class=\"we-tl-when\"><small><\/small><\/div>\n    <div class=\"we-tl-what\">\n      <h4><\/h4>\n      <p>During the afternoon hours, the raptors return once again to the hide area for dinner. Some do not leave at all and remain perched on the branches of the trees beside the hide. This is the perfect time for warm afternoon light and even silhouette photography.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"we-tl-row\">\n    <div class=\"we-tl-when\"><small><\/small><\/div>\n    <div class=\"we-tl-what\">\n      <h4><\/h4>\n      <p>Those who choose to spend the night inside the hide may be fortunate enough to witness nocturnal visitors feeding nearby. Foxes, wildcats, and jackals are the most likely encounters. The luckiest guests may even hear \u2014 or see \u2014 the Eurasian Eagle-Owl of the area.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"we-tl-row\">\n    <div class=\"we-tl-when\"><small><\/small><\/div>\n    <div class=\"we-tl-what\">\n      <h4><\/h4>\n      <p>Spending the night at the Lyra hide is a truly beautiful, impressive, and unique experience. On one hand, you feel as though you are part of the nocturnal landscape itself, and on the other, you are already perfectly positioned and ready for photography at first light the following morning.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_8 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section we-hd-inclusions\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_10 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_8 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><div class=\"we-inc-grid\">\n\n  <div class=\"we-inc-yes\">\n    <h3>WHAT IS INCLUDED<\/h3>\n    <ul>\n      <li><b>Pickup & Transfer to the Hide<\/b><small> \u00b7 Our guide can pick you up either from the designated meeting point or directly from your accommodation and transport you to the hide.<\/small><\/li>\n      <li><b>Hide Access & Setup<\/b><small> \u00b7 You will be escorted to the hide, which will be fully prepared and ready for your photography session upon arrival.<\/small><\/li>\n      <li><b>Feeding Station Preparation<\/b><small> \u00b7 Our guide will prepare food for both the birds of prey and the smaller bird species that visit the hide. If desired (additional fee applies), the guide can remain with you inside the hide to provide species identification assistance and photographic guidance.<\/small><\/li>\n      <li><b>Coffee & Drinking Water<\/b><small> \u00b7 Fresh coffee-making facilities and drinking water will be available for your comfort throughout the day.<\/small><\/li>\n      <li><b>Heated Hide<\/b><small> \u00b7 The hide will be preheated to ensure a warm and comfortable environment, particularly during the colder months.<\/small><\/li>\n      <li><b>Direct Support During Your Session<\/b><small> \u00b7 You will be provided with the guide's direct contact number should you require assistance at any time during your stay.<\/small><\/li>\n            <li><b>Return Transfer<\/b><small> \u00b7 At the end of the day, our guide will collect you from the hide and return you either to the meeting point or to your accommodation.<\/small><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <br\/>\n     <h3>PLEASE NOTE<\/h3>\n    <ul>\n       <li><b>Meals Are Not Included<\/b><small> \u00b7 Guests are responsible for bringing their own breakfast, snacks, and lunch for the duration of the session. Depending on the season and wildlife activity, you may spend many hours in the hide, so we recommend bringing sufficient food and refreshments.<\/small><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"we-inc-gear\">\n    <h3>OPTIONAL GEAR RENTAL<\/h3>\n    <ul>\n      <li><b>Canon lens EF 600mm\/f4 L USM <\/b><small> \u00b7 \u20ac60 \/ day<\/small><\/li>\n      <li><b>Canon lens EF 70-200mm\/f2.8 L ULTRASONIC <\/b><small> \u00b7 \u20ac40 \/ day<\/small><\/li>\n      <li><b>Canon body EOS7D Mark II<\/b><small> \u00b7 \u20ac30 \/ day<\/small><\/li>\n      \n  <li><b>KENCO 1.4x Teleplus Pro300<\/b><small> \u00b7 \u20ac10 \/ day<\/small><\/li>\n      <li><b>Canon body EOS7D Mark II<\/b><small> \u00b7 \u20ac30 \/ day<\/small><\/li>\n      \n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_9 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section we-hd-quote\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_11 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_9 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><blockquote class=\"we-quote-block\">\n  At the Lyra Hide, raptors can typically be photographed at distances ranging from just 20 to 50 meters (65\u2013165 feet). These close encounters provide outstanding opportunities for everything from dramatic flight shots to stunning, frame-filling portraits\u2014so be prepared to fill your memory cards!\n<\/blockquote>\n<span class=\"we-quote-who\">Matti Virtanen \u00b7 guest, January 2026<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_10 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section we-hd-practical\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_12 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module we-chapter-h2 preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h19rs5u--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--default preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span class=\"we-chapter-num\">The practical<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>GETTING TO LYRA<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_13 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_14 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_10 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><div class=\"we-prac-grid\">\n\n  <div class=\"we-prac-map\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/staging.wildlifexplorers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mountains.png')\" aria-label=\"Map of Dadia Forest\">\n    <div class=\"we-prac-pin\">\n      <span class=\"we-prac-pin-label\">Lyra \u00b7 Dadia Forest<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"we-prac-info\">\n    <dl>\n      <div><dt>Nearest village<\/dt><dd>Lyra \u00b7 1 km<br><small>tavernas, small market<\/small><\/dd><\/div>\n      <div><dt>Nearest airport<\/dt><dd>Alexandroupoli AXD \u00b7 46 km<br><small>direct from Athens, Thessaloniki<\/small><\/dd><\/div>\n      <div><dt>By road<\/dt><dd>45 min from Alexandroupoli, 3.30h from Thessaloniki<\/dd><\/div>\n      <div><dt>Lodging<\/dt><dd>There are few hotels near the hide. Our partner, small, clean and quiet hotel, next to Lake Tycherou, in Tychero village, 9 km from the hide (15 min), is one of them \u2014 or sleep in the hide!<\/dd><\/div>\n      <div><dt>Mobility<\/dt><dd>The hide is reached by a forest path; please advise mobility needs ahead of booking<\/dd><\/div>\n      <div><dt>Languages<\/dt><dd>Greek \u00b7 English \u00b7 German<\/dd><\/div>\n    <\/dl>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_12 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section we-hd-reserve\" id=\"reserve\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_15 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_16 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_12 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><span class=\"we-res-eyebrow\">Reserve the hide<\/span>\n<h2 class=\"we-res-h2\">BOOK A SESSION AT LYRA<\/h2>\n<p class=\"we-res-lede\">The hide takes ten guests with comfort. We do not split a booking between unrelated parties \u2014 when you reserve, the hide is yours.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"we-res-pricing\">\n  <div class=\"we-res-p\">\n    <dt>Day session<\/dt>\n    <dd><!-- [we_service_price]: no price found for \"Day session\" --> <small>full day \u00b7 1\u201310 guests<\/small><\/dd>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"we-res-p\">\n    <dt>Day + night<\/dt>\n    <dd><!-- [we_service_price]: no price found for \"Day and night\" --> <small> incl. thermal & IR<\/small><\/dd>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"we-res-p\">\n    <dt>Three-day package<\/dt>\n    <dd><!-- [we_service_price]: no price found for \"Three-day package\" --><small>three days \u00b7 two nights<\/small><\/dd>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"we-res-actions\">\n \n  <a href=\"\/product\/hide-lyras\/\" class=\"btn-primary-red\">reserve now<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_13 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section we-hd-others\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_16 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_17 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module we-chapter-h2 preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h19rs5u--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--default preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span class=\"we-chapter-num\">The other two<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>OUR OTHER ACTIVE HIDES<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_17 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_18 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_13 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><div class=\"we-oth-grid\">\n\n  <a class=\"we-oth-card\" href=\"\/hide-kastorias\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.wildlifexplorers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DJI_0088-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Hide Kastorias\">\n    <div class=\"we-oth-copy\">\n      <span class=\"we-oth-where\">Polykarpis \u00b7 Lake Kastoria<\/span>\n      <h3>HIDE KASTORIAS<\/h3>\n      <p>A traditional Kastorian fishing boat, rebuilt as a floating hide for waterbirds \u2014 and a thermal platform after dark.<\/p>\n      <span class=\"we-oth-arrow\">Visit the hide \u2192<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <a class=\"we-oth-card\" href=\"#\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.wildlifexplorers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hide-kerkinis.png\" alt=\"Hide Kerkinis\">\n    <div class=\"we-oth-copy\">\n      <span class=\"we-oth-where\">Lake Kerkini \u00b7 Central Macedonia<\/span>\n      <h3>HIDE KERKINIS<\/h3>\n      <p>Pelicans against the snow-capped Belasica range, photographed from a low flat-bottomed boat in mid-winter.<\/p>\n      <span class=\"we-oth-arrow\">Opening 2026<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"difl_page_category":[],"class_list":["post-229344","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.wildlifexplorers.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/229344","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.wildlifexplorers.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.wildlifexplorers.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.wildlifexplorers.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.wildlifexplorers.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=229344"}],"version-history":[{"count":68,"href":"https:\/\/staging.wildlifexplorers.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/229344\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":229795,"href":"https:\/\/staging.wildlifexplorers.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/229344\/revisions\/229795"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.wildlifexplorers.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=229344"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"difl_page_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.wildlifexplorers.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/difl_page_category?post=229344"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}