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Ngoc Linh Bird Photography Hides

Run by VietBird Ltd (VietBird Photo Tours) · Up to 6 photographers · Dec–May

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About

Montane forest hides in Ngoc Linh Nature Reserve in the Central Highlands, aimed at the endemic Golden-winged laughingthrush and other Kon Tum Plateau specialities. About nine species are regularly photographed at 4 to 10 m, with groups of up to six.

Open months

Ngoc Linh Bird Photography Hides by month
MonthPresence
JanIn season
FebIn season
MarIn season
AprIn season
MayIn season
JunOutside the window
JulOutside the window
AugOutside the window
SepOutside the window
OctOutside the window
NovOutside the window
DecIn season

Light on 15 January

Clear sky

Light through the day, 15 January, local time, Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
FromToLight
00:0006:04Night
06:0406:22Blue hour
06:2206:49Golden hour
06:4907:53Soft
07:5310:09Medium
10:0913:46Harsh
13:4616:02Medium
16:0217:07Soft
17:0717:34Golden hour
17:3417:51Blue hour
17:5124:00Night

3.1 hours of golden and soft light.

Light by month

Hours a day

Light mix by month, hours a day, under a clear sky
MonthGolden hourSoftMediumHarsh
Jan (window)0.9 h2.2 h4.5 h3.7 h
Feb (window)0.9 h2.0 h3.9 h4.7 h
Mar (window)0.8 h1.9 h3.6 h5.6 h
Apr (window)0.8 h2.0 h3.5 h6.1 h
May (window)0.9 h2.0 h3.6 h6.3 h
Jun0.9 h2.1 h3.6 h6.3 h
Jul0.9 h2.0 h3.6 h6.3 h
Aug0.9 h2.0 h3.5 h6.2 h
Sep0.8 h1.9 h3.5 h5.8 h
Oct0.8 h2.0 h3.7 h5.1 h
Nov0.9 h2.1 h4.3 h4.0 h
Dec (window)0.9 h2.2 h4.8 h3.2 h

The hide

Hide
Ground level
Session
Day sessions
Places
Up to 6 photographers
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 Unverified
  • Baiting Unverified
  • Captive Animals Unverified

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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 Ho Chi Minh time (with summer time where it applies). In-season months are marked.

Light by month at Ngoc Linh Bird Photography Hides, in Ho Chi Minh time
MonthGolden hourDaylightSun at noon
Morning golden hourEvening golden hour
JanIn season06:22–06:4917:07–17:3411h 20m54°
FebIn season06:16–06:4217:23–17:4811h 39m62°
MarIn season06:00–06:2517:30–17:5512h 2m73°
AprIn season05:38–06:0317:34–17:5912h 28m85°
MayIn season05:23–05:5017:40–18:0612h 50m86°
Jun05:22–05:4917:48–18:1613h 1m82°
Jul05:30–05:5617:52–18:1912h 57m84°
Aug05:37–06:0317:43–18:0812h 38m89°
Sep05:40–06:0517:22–17:4712h 13m78°
Oct05:43–06:0916:59–17:2511h 48m66°
Nov05:53–06:2016:45–17:1211h 26m56°
DecIn season06:10–06:3716:49–17:1711h 14m52°

Getting there

Nearest airport
Unknown

Sources

Sources not statedConfidence unknownChecked Oct 2026

Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026