Photo hide · Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Martin Refuge Photo Blinds
Run by Martin Refuge (John and Audrey Martin) · all year
About
A 300-acre South Texas brush property north-west of Mission that has hosted nature photographers since 2003, with professionally designed blinds set back from small waterholes and feeding areas, several sunken to eye level, plus a raptor blind for caracaras and Harris's hawks. A photographer-guide accompanies every visit.
Open months
| Month | Presence |
|---|---|
| Jan | In season |
| Feb | In season |
| Mar | In season |
| Apr | In season |
| May | In season |
| Jun | In season |
| Jul | In season |
| Aug | In season |
| Sep | In season |
| Oct | In season |
| Nov | In season |
| Dec | In season |
Light on 15 November
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 06:37 | Night |
| 06:37 | 06:56 | Blue hour |
| 06:56 | 07:25 | Golden hour |
| 07:25 | 08:36 | Soft |
| 08:36 | 12:02 | Medium |
| 12:02 | 12:34 | Harsh |
| 12:34 | 15:59 | Medium |
| 15:59 | 17:11 | Soft |
| 17:11 | 17:40 | Golden hour |
| 17:40 | 17:59 | Blue hour |
| 17:59 | 24:00 | Night |
3.3 hours of golden and soft light.
Light by month
Hours a day
| Month | Golden hour | Soft | Medium | Harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan (window) | 1.0 h | 2.4 h | 6.9 h | 0.2 h |
| Feb (window) | 0.9 h | 2.2 h | 5.0 h | 3.0 h |
| Mar (window) | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 4.0 h | 4.9 h |
| Apr (window) | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 3.7 h | 5.9 h |
| May (window) | 0.9 h | 2.2 h | 3.8 h | 6.4 h |
| Jun (window) | 1.0 h | 2.2 h | 3.8 h | 6.6 h |
| Jul (window) | 1.0 h | 2.2 h | 3.8 h | 6.5 h |
| Aug (window) | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 3.7 h | 6.1 h |
| Sep (window) | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 3.9 h | 5.3 h |
| Oct (window) | 0.9 h | 2.2 h | 4.5 h | 3.8 h |
| Nov (window) | 1.0 h | 2.4 h | 6.5 h | 0.9 h |
| Dec (window) | 1.0 h | 2.5 h | 6.9 h | 0.0 h |
The hide
- Hide
- Sunken, at eye level with the ground
- Session
- Day sessions
- Places
- Not stated
- Distance
- Unknown
- Lens
- Unknown
- Language
- English
What the price covers
- Included
- Not stated
Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.
Ethics
- Feeding
- Baiting
- Captive Animals Unverified
Green means ShutterAtlas has checked it. Yellow means it has not been checked yet. Red means it happens here.
Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Chicago time (with summer time where it applies).
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| Jan | 07:26– | 17:30– | 10h 41m10 h 41 min | 43° |
| Feb | 07:13– | 17:55– | 11h 18m11 h 18 min | 51° |
| Mar | 07:46– | 19:12– | 12h12 h | 62° |
| Apr | 07:14– | 19:26– | 12h 47m12 h 47 min | 74° |
| May | 06:51– | 19:40– | 13h 26m13 h 26 min | 83° |
| Jun | 06:45– | 19:54– | 13h 47m13 h 47 min | 87° |
| Jul | 06:55– | 19:55– | 13h 37m13 h 37 min | 85° |
| Aug | 07:10– | 19:38– | 13h 3m13 h 3 min | 78° |
| Sep | 07:23– | 19:07– | 12h 18m12 h 18 min | 67° |
| Oct | 07:36– | 18:34– | 11h 33m11 h 33 min | 55° |
| Nov | 06:56– | 17:11– | 10h 52m10 h 52 min | 45° |
| Dec | 07:17– | 17:09– | 10h 31m10 h 31 min | 41° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026