Bird Photography off grid | Searching for the Common Loon | Canon 1DX MK III & EF300mm f2.8 L IS

[@martynhall1752]

Hi Richard that was truly amazing video, well worth waiting for I can see why you waited so long, your dedication and field craft truly out standing well done Richard for making such an amazing video thank you for sharing it with us.Martyn

[@RichardBirchett]

Glad you enjoyed it Martyn, It was great just to be in that location and considering I didn't get any frame fillers I left a happy man! Thanks for saying, always kind of you to say. Cheers Rich 😀👍

[@markprice470]

What patience and dedication - I love your approach Richard and another wonderful video 🙂

[@RichardBirchett]

Hey Mark, many thanks and glad you like how I do things. Might not be how everyone does it but it's good to be different. All the best Rich 👍

[@PhilT993]

Another fine example of your undying patience, Richard. Well done!!

[@RichardBirchett]

Many thanks Phil, much appreciated my friend. R👍

[@raymondpenalver7095]

Thanks as always for another excellent video Richard, that Loon is such a stunning looking bird, loved those images 👏👏👏

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Raymond, stunning aren't they! Shame it wasn't closer but it was great to just see it to be honest. Thanks again Rich 👍

[@deerohdeer8000]

I agree the Loon looks fascinating to study ! The atmosphere of location looks great & scenic ! And to know you have to put a lot of time & field craft to get any sighting of the Loon makes any photo or film of it so special! Great post Richard 👍🎥

[@RichardBirchett]

Totally agree my friend, it was a lovely quiet and chilled spot and to be fair it was a bit of a big ask, lol... Small-ish bird in a big lake! Yeah, but I love putting the time and what makes it so much fun. Cheers R👍

[@alisonmeagor2355]

What patience you have.The thrill of seeing the Loon and location you were at was so enjoyable.Well done as it looked very warm too.👍🥰

[@RichardBirchett]

Glad you enjoyed it Mum, it was a lovely time although just a bit hot! lol.. x

[@slynn1313]

The elusive loon! What a bird ❤

[@RichardBirchett]

Ah yes, very elusive indeed! Beautiful birds. R👍

[@Rockymtnchick]

I totally get your fascination with the loon. They are such beautiful birds, I hope you got your closeup view before you left that gorgeous location. Very impressed at your patience, especially in that heat! Loved the heron too. Lovely footage. Glad the passerby didn’t call the cops on the stranger in a tent with a long lens pointed at the lakehouses! 😅 ~Dee

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Dee, they are awesome aren't they! I hope so, I aim on spending much more time with them over the coming years! Yeah, it was baking in there, lol.. Yeah I did worry I might get a few people asking what I was doing! Probably thought it was a gun, lol.. Cheers R

[@colintraveller]

Top Drawer ....

[@RichardBirchett]

Cheers mate👍

[@Rob.1340]

Cheers Rich, nice footage. All the best. 👍📷😎

[@RichardBirchett]

Glad you enjoyed it Rob, Cheers R

[@stuartphotography1968]

Another great outing Richard you have the patience of a Crocodile, and I mean that as a compliment. The Loon was a hard subject to get close to the remoteness was the birds ally. I’m sure you and your family had plenty of quality time together. Next episode Surfs up Dude 🤙 lol ..

[@RichardBirchett]

Glad you enjoyed it Stuart, lol, didn't realise Croc's were so patient!! Yeah they are a tricky one but so worth it, maybe my close encounter will come one day! For now I am happy with the memory. Yep, on the water but WHY?? See you in the next one. Have a good week, Rich 👍

[@gregwilsonnaturephotography]

Hey Richard, it looks like a great time out for a shoot even for a few hours. It seems to never fail that someone comes by at the moment something might happen. And spook your subject. I am curious about the color difference between your vlogging camera and your Canon camera. The footage and still photos of the Canon are washed out and not as clean and vibrant as the vlogging camera. Have you noticed it, or is it just me? Greg

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

Lovely location mate, fingers crossed you get a close encounter. All the best Steve.

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Steve, yeah not this time but maybe the next. Cheers Rich 👍

[@gregwilsonnaturephotography]

Hey Richard, it looks like a great time, even for a few hours. It never fails to have someone show up just at the moment when something might happen and spook your subject. I am curious about the color difference between your vlogging camera and the Canon. The vlogging camera is vibrant and rich, and the Canon seems washed out. Have you noticed it? Greg

[@RichardBirchett]

Hey Greg, It's been a while and it's great to hear from you my friend. Yeah, typical when it happens after a long wait, lol... Sorry about that, not sure why but might be as I was shooting video with the 1DX III rather than my R3 which was away for servicing.. Maybe it will be better next time. Cheers Rich 👍