Bird Photography in Bad Weather

Photographing birds in bad weather.
Mike Lane wildlife photography www.nature-photography.co.uk
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[@chrissaunders2246]

That was excellent, thanks Mike, Hides are great until the wind blows in your face and makes you cry LOL!

[@touchedbynature5445]

Many thanks for sharing, Beautiful photos, Very inspiring and helpful Channel Mike. Thank You.

[@paleozon]

Mr. V. Bird wrote for the Birmingham Post among others. Thanks for these very practical guides and inspirations.

[@cliftonwhittaker260]

Don't know how I missed this video first time around, Mike. It is appropriate now, though, because a few days ago it was minus 3 degrees F with snow and ice. A couple of days later it warmed up to 25F and I went out and photographed birds on the setup I built on the back porch. Got some really nice shots of the puffed up birds in the snow with the backgrounds I had built for them. Can't get shots like that from a nice comfy couch in front to the TV. But if you get out there you might get a new masterpiece... or nothing. The thing is to be out there.

[@telkirton]

Excellent video Mike, Thanks.

[@anthonyskellern5970]

Beautiful shots!

[@skaslusky]

Being 74 I've enjoyed your videos and ideas how to keep photographing birds after long hikes are no longer an option.for me - My backyard is experiencing a finch irruption this winter so lots of subject matter here in the Blueridge of Virginia USA. Thanks for the inspiration

[@JoyEze1]

So great - Thanks

[@filmowiec_tv]

cool idea and great shots and background 👌👍

[@miarosie]

I just want to say how much I enjoy your videos and admire your work. Thank you Mike.

[@CamillaI]

I usually get my best video and photos in bad weather, bring it on !! Love photography from the car window ! Great work and photos!👍😍

[@davidbarber9527]

Mike just love your Videos and Pictures of all the Birds You are 1 with me Thinks

[@MrEvestrough]

A really good video for this time and situation. It's very kind of you to share so much knowledge.

[@johngunning2123]

It's a long time since I saw a Lapwing. They used to be quite a common bird when I lived in the UK. I like the short poem but I've changed it to suit a Queensland summer. 35C at the time of writing with 70% humidity. He who risks the weather usually sweats more than the stay at homer thinks he will.

[@arieveloo9808]

Beautiful pictures!!! Maybe we will have snow today or tomorrow.... I will make some pictures !! Thank you! Greetings from Germany

[@daniellehner1383]

I learned a lot about filming in Nature with this video. Many, many thanks. Greetings from Switzerland.

[@AndrewJulianPhotography]

Wow how awesome! I need to build me one of these setups!

[@TheDevonArtist]

You have a new subscriber Mike, thank you for taking the time to record this. Paul :-)

[@nutsaboutbirds7656]

beautiful

[@TITAOSTEIN]

Beautiful pictures! Amazing videos! Thank you! Very inspiring!

[@ronnieoutdoors]

Interesting to watch thx Mike greetings from Sweden !!

[@shinysurfer]

I'm originally from south Spain, so growing up rain was a big barrier to doing anything outside. Then I moved to the UK and was surprised to see how life goes on here even if it is chucking it down. After 8 years now I'm one with the elements 😂, and I actually enjoy photographing in the rain and snow a lot. You can only get so wet anyway and as long as you're warm, the pros greatly outnumber the cons. Also, if we only went out when it's sunny in the UK, covid lockdowns would have been called business as usual 😂

[@1946scoop]

So often the weather proves not to be as bad as the forecast. Vivien Bird wrote for the Birmingham Post & Mail from 1951 to 1975 and obviously didn’t enjoy the advantages we have now with digital cameras and use of high ISOs.

[@AndyP1961.]

We don’t know how lucky we are for info these days, nowt like risking the weather though. Great vlog Mike, keep em coming.

[@Pat-1000]

Excellent selection of images Stay well Mike

[@CarolineOrdHume]

Very inspiring video and images, thank you!

[@cjhawk9308]

great stuff mike, thank you very much.

[@hramakrishnaiah413]

This is complete "devotion",. You are indeed an inspiration for many generations to come looking at the way you approach and your dedication sir. Kudos.

[@langsoosten1875]

Thank you again!

[@mikesphotography7185]

You have done it again love your videos and the results you get from your G9 spurs me on with my G9

[@VideoNatur]

Once more a wonderfull video. Thanks for sharing - best regards, Rolf

[@thevalleywalker]

Great video Mike. I used to have a G9 and its a great camera but found low light it would struggle with focus. Great selection of birds but like yourself I don't find the numbers or variety I used to... there was a time when it was common to find Lesser Redpoll & Siskin in the garden in big numbers at the samne time (20+ of each) but cant recall the last time time I saw a redpoll... I still get the sikins but in lots lower numbers. Greenfinch, not had one in the garden for a few years now although this winter I have been lucky enough to get a song thrush in daily - a bird I remember well from when I was a lad. Atb Alan

[@jacekoleksinski3361]

Straight to the point. No fluff making it a 30 minutes video like other KZbinrs. Keep it up 😀👍

[@johnnyc613]

Great video idea .... had a good snow storm here and and came out with some beauties 👍🏻😎

[@joaquintrigueros]

Fabulous! Thank you, sir! You are inspiring! I'm looking at the Plamp II now!

[@stickersmith1460]

First video I have watched of yours, great stuff!

[@SkylarkFields]

Learning lots about birds and their behaviour, plus camera settings, from you. Thanks! You've taken some beautiful photos. We just need the snow down here in Dorset! We get plenty of rain!

[@terryhastings1695]

Good intro. Yesterday I got out for 8am with the snow falling. Timing is everything. I thought I was keen, but saw later those up 45 minutes earlier saw the sky like lava - a real fire ball. I then went out 2 hours later on a dog walk without the camera - and wish I took it. Would have been better than the 8am shout!

[@patthompson1253]

Hi Mike, Great video. I live in Newfoundland and the weather is often raining, windy and overcast. So all of these tips are just great - thank you!

[@tiitushanf5726]

Here in Finland 🇫🇮 we have 60cm snow ❄️ and its -23c it feels like -30c

[@carmelolarrabide9080]

Muy buenas fotografías, buen trabajo.

[@mariantomov9224]

Great video,thank you for sharing 🧡

[@NATUREPICTURESdhanpalsinghairy]

Beautiful bird pictures. Great video. 👍 Thank you. New Delhi, India.

[@ridersideas]

Excellent content! I love all of it! #hyperionrider

[@paulmorton8304]

Very nice

[@MikeLaneFRPS]

Thanks

[@gruttewibe76]

Beautiful photos! And thanks for the good advice :)

[@JPLamoureuxsTravels]

Loved this Mike, i'm an all weather kinda guy apart from wind, i hate wind! Anyway great vlog, a friend told me about you, so have a sub, keep up the great work JP

[@adrianmoore4690]

nice shots and great video

[@chetanunindracusin664]

One of the useful tip ps. Lowpro for gray card cheers

[@rogerhance5883]

Excellent video Mike

[@patricksavard4451]

I really enjoy your video, makes me wanna go out there. Any link for the perch clamp please ?

[@MikeLaneFRPS]

Google Wimberley Plamp

[@MrJeyjey2707]

Hi Mike, another inspirational video. Im hopefully moving to the country soon and hope to be able to try some set up shots as you have shown, but was wondering what else I could use to hold perches as opposed to the Wimberley gear (I have a gimbal so know how expensive they can be). If I can start to collect some bits now I will be ready in a few months to get going...Cheers!

[@MikeLaneFRPS]

Crocodile clips, cloths pegs and sticky tape all work. The Wimberley plamp is just convienent, but not vital.

[@MrJeyjey2707]

@@MikeLaneFRPS.. And for the arms to hold the branch, are there alternatives to the Wimberley? The lower branch seems to be in a tube of some sort..?

[@MikeLaneFRPS]

@@MrJeyjey2707 The lower branch is in the hollow tube of a tripod handle. There are many bendable arms. Google "bendable arm" or "flexible arm". I have one for holding a cell phone with a crocodile clip taped to the end.

[@carmelolarrabide9080]

Hello good day. I love your videos and the photos you do a great job. Could you tell me where you can buy the articulated arm? Thank you.

[@MikeLaneFRPS]

Thanks for your comments. www.parkcameras.com/shop/wimberley-the-plamp-ii_9372037a?gclid=CjwKCAiAuoqABhAsEiwAdSkVVEAhddySbPAW6qxERy715po5QsjfG794eGcaY6Lj1AWJTyBqeNyXeBoClxwQAvD_BwE Or Google "Wimberley Plamp" and look under the shopping tab.

[@johndoe-nh9sh]

Interesting how much more saturated the colours are in the snow.

[@luzmery57]

Wonder if you have been in Colombia, that is one of the best places to see endemic species...

[@MikeLaneFRPS]

No not been there yet.

[@jingshelpmaboab]

Disappointing that no-one so far has complimented your sartorial elegance. I'll be watching your decline into shabby chic over the next few months with interest.

[@wildlifeclips439]

Thank you for your tips. Is the plamp designed to hold also perches apart from flowers and reflectors?

[@MikeLaneFRPS]

Anything, but they can't be too heavy. It is not strong enough.

[@bradymyers3675]

I love the quote you mention in the beginning. I’ve been thinking about it for 2 days now. “He who risks the weather seldom gets as wet as the stay-at-homer thinks he will”. So many different meanings and takeaways. Can’t get it out of my head. Do you recall the spelling of Vivian Byrd’s name? I’d love to give credit if I use it someday.

[@MikeLaneFRPS]

Vivian Bird

[@jamesclifford3401]

Is that your video of the red wing on winter watch Mike?

[@MikeLaneFRPS]

Yes. Same clip as in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGqTaIyoZcaNe6c