BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY HOW TO Photograph Dippers & Improve your Images by Getting Down Low to your Subject

[@laku4412]

Ooooh, I love doing that, too. A nice calm river, dippers, wrens... Lovely. Thanks for the beautiful video!

[@RichardBirchett]

Glad you enjoyed it, I can't think of a better way to spend time out in Nature! All the best Rich 👍

[@Rob.1340]

Thanks Richard, cracking film. Great location. Top work. All the best. 👍👍📷😎

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks very much Rob, can’t beat a Dipper👍

[@KWTImages]

That Wren footage was awesome, great work mate..👍👌

[@RichardBirchett]

Cheers Keith, Super Wren!! R👍

[@darrenchesworth]

Brilliant shots Richard in a lovely location

[@RichardBirchett]

Many thanks Darren, Top spot which I will visit again and again Cheers Rich 👍

[@TheRealMartin007]

Such cute birds!!!

[@RichardBirchett]

Great birds👍

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

Great location Richard, lovely footage of the Wren. All the best, Steve.

[@RichardBirchett]

Cheers Steve, Top bit of hunting by the little Wren which never disappoints! Cheers Rich

[@KGsPhotography]

Great vid Rich still one for my bucket list. That Wren image at 1/16 sec, awesome mate! Cheers Keith

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Keith, you must have a spot near you? If so get yourself down to the river, they are such amazing birds, like the Kingfisher when you hear them coming the heart races! Cheers Rich 👍

[@tonyutting6508]

Really enjoyed that Richard. I have had a go at Dippers this year and it is a great way to spend a morning.

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks very much Tony, I really love spending time with Dippers and so relaxing along the local river. Thanks for watching Rich 👍

[@wildphil]

Nice one, mate. I bet that Wren at the end couldn't believe its luck when that Kamikazi fly flew straight towards its mouth! Great footage!

[@RichardBirchett]

Lol, Kamikaze Wren... Love it.. Cheers mate 👍

[@NikCan66]

Absolutely fabulous and so relaxing to watch

[@RichardBirchett]

Glad you enjoyed it my friend. Cheers Rich 👍

[@evgenygorshkov9893]

Hi Richard ! Great video !!!

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks for watching Evgeny👍

[@tomwhitmorephotography]

Great watch as usual, I have a decent location for Dippers up in Derbyshire but I have the same troubles as you with curious dogs! Need to find a quieter spot 👍🏻

[@RichardBirchett]

Nice one, it's always a bit tricky especially where I live but I've still a few more spots to check and one on private land which looks promising. Cheers for watching Rich 👍

[@KevinNordstrom]

love the dippers

[@RichardBirchett]

Me too Kevin, Top birds👍

[@alanarmer8069]

Great video again Richard,The wren put on quite a show,beautiful 👍

[@RichardBirchett]

The Wren stole the show for sure, a such lucky timing! Cheers Rich 👍

[@CamillaI]

I can't get enough Dippers a favourite of mine in North Devon stunning location and action 👍

[@RichardBirchett]

Me too Mark, always provide a great show when along the river. I'm hoping to find the location of the nest and watch them bring up the young. 😀👍

[@littlemike50]

Nice work Richard as always, Nice to spot one of Simon E's beanbags I do believe, love the little Troglodyte Great catch, Stunning, will be off photographing the dippers end of May-June when they are very active and feeding the young. All the best, Mike...

[@RichardBirchett]

Cheers Mike, Yep one of Si E's specials which is used extensively and I rarely leave home without it! The Wren is such a cool little bird and never disappoints, lol..Best of luck in your quest for Dippers, me too.. Cheers Rich 👍

[@nickclaytonphotography]

Another enjoyable vlog mate! Great to see that your recce trips pay the rewards for you, and there's some lovely images and footage there. Love the slo-mo 4k mate just awesome! makes my 1080p look awful 😞I have literally just finished watching this & then watched through one of my own vlogs, and the resolution difference is obvious. Just finalising my home office/sudio, so there will finally be some more input from me in the form of content on my own channel. The dippers and wrens are great birds, especially on a dark moss coloured rock like you had them on there. LOVELY stuff Rich. Keep on keeping on mate. Best, Nick

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Nick, moving from the 1DX-2's FHD Slo-Mo doesn't half improve with the 4K 120fps. Like the sound of your new photographic nerve centre and getting back to your channel! Best of luck and I'll be watching with interest. All the best Rich 👍

[@scotttilleyphotography]

Can't resist a dipper video mate! Lovely images and footage. Can sympathise with your dog worries after my last video in Scotland😂😂 Have to say my most important bit of kit is a ground sheet, you can use it for getting down low as well as a bit of a hide or shelter if you need to get under cover. Cheers mate👍👍

[@RichardBirchett]

You really can't Scott, quite the addictive bird! So nice to find a good spot by me! Yep, always a pain when a dog tries to pee on your leg, lol.. The ground mat is a cracking bit of kit, I've used it so much more these days, and light and easy to pack away. Thanks for watching 👍

[@TrevsTreks964]

Stunning footage Richard. Loved it👍

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Trev👍

[@deerohdeer8000]

Wow proper field craft !! Excellent sequences which is my thing as you know !! Love the dipper & the wren was class footage with the fly catching !! Brilliant Rich !!!!! Have a great Easter weekend my friend 👍🐣

[@RichardBirchett]

Thank you so much Craig, the Wren was such a bonus and the fly catching was lovely to witness, it just knew it was coming and then!!! Gone.... You too Cheers Rich 👍

[@steveford6900]

Another great video Richard. I don’t recognise your river but was very lucky to photo Dippers on my local one last month. A beautiful bird to watch and spend time with.

[@RichardBirchett]

It's such a great spot Steve, and under used by photographers! If we catchup I'll let you in to a secret😆! Nice one, local to us??

[@adrianmoore4690]

great video

[@RichardBirchett]

Glad you enjoyed it Adrian 👍

[@alisonmeagor2355]

How lovely really enjoyed this.Dippers we don’t see very often,they have pretty markings and a great character bobbing up and down.I also love the wren they are so cute.Great location.Thank you.🥰

[@RichardBirchett]

Glad you enjoyed it Alison, when you look closer the colours really are quite vibrant! Doesn't stay still for long but worth the wait. Cheers Rich 👍

[@stefangoldensteinwildlife9929]

Wow. I wish dippers would be native in my area. They are really cool. You found a lot of them in the small area. Great footage. Happy eastern. Greets from northern germany

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Stefan, they are such great little birds and always provide great entertainment when along the river. I was surprised how many I saw but made for a great session. You too and thanks for watching. Cheers Richard

[@jamalkleghari446]

Great Work & Passion Satiated to the Fullest. Loved The Part ( close to end ) in which the Dipper catches the Fly! Which Gimbel head were you using for that flawless video footage & tripod?

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Jamal, the Wren catching the insect was a stroke of luck! But lovely to witness some different behaviour! I used a beanbag support for most of the footage, and a Manfrotto 502AH fluid head. Thanks for watching Richard 👍

[@jamalkleghari446]

@@RichardBirchett Great and thanks for the prompt response. God Bless You :)

[@derricksalisbury7631]

Another great video Richard can I ask about the ground mat I did ask before said you would let me know where to get one appreciate your a busy guy

[@RichardBirchett]

Not a problem Derrick, it's Military issue so I doubt you can purchase the exact one! I'll check on the cover when I get home from Scotland and let you know. Cheers for watching Rich 👍

[@stephanandersen7643]

Nice video, the mat you are lying on, do you have a link for it ???

[@RichardBirchett]

Hi Stephan, it's a Military issue roll mat so I don't think you can buy it off the shelf, I'll try and find out. Cheers Rich

[@hamishmaxwell989]

Hi richard. What ground mat is it you use

[@RichardBirchett]

Hi Hamish, it’s a military issue one and such a great bit of kit to have and saves a wet body! I think they do something similar on the high street. Thanks for watching 😀

[@jimstevenson4109]

Inspiring video Richard, and I subscribed after just one :) I don't know if you mention gear much, but I was curious about your camo netting. All we seem to get nowadays is 100% polyester, but yours doesn't look like it is. where did you source it?

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks very much for watching and Subscribing to the channel Jim, it's always very much appreciated. I do cover gear quite a bit but it's been a while since I talked about Camo. It was from Jack Pyke, they have quite an extensive range which is quite affordable considering other options. Thanks again, if you need anything further let me know. Cheers Rich 👍

[@davidbarr9475]

Wonderful video Richard. Always a pleasure. Still thinking about getting a tragopan v6. Was wondering if you're ok telling me your height? Thanks so much. Hope you had a Happy Easter weekend.

[@RichardBirchett]

Hi David, thanks for watching. It's a great versatile hide and a good all rounder for most situations. I'm 5,11 so not too tall! Very good thanks hope you did too? Currently away in Scotland with the family. Cheers Rich👍

[@davidbarr9475]

@RICHARD BIRCHETT well I'm 5ft.7 so I should have plenty of room 🤣 Wow! Scotland. Cheers 🍻

[@RichardBirchett]

Go for it 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@bolleolympus]

❤❤👍👍😊😊

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks very much for watching, glad you enjoyed it 👍