BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY | SPRING MIGRANTS | Canon R3 & EF 500mm F4 Prime Mk 2

[@andrewgaffney4881]

Nobody else around and plenty of birds, a nice day indeed.

[@RichardBirchett]

Happy days Andrew, doesn't get much better than that! Cheers R 👍

[@martynhall1752]

Oh wow Richard so many bird to listen to, never seen a Redstart before the video footage was stunning, the photos are fantastic by sitting down watching and listening letting them come to you,keep doing what you’re doing because you are fantastic at it the way you go about it letting nature come to you really enjoyed watching it, all the best Martyn

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Martyn, there are such smart birds and it was lovely to spend time with them and when they were nice and relaxed, a nice way to do photography. Appreciate it and thanks for watching. Cheers R 👍

[@foodplanning]

素敵な森の時間💖

[@RichardBirchett]

Thank you, time well spent 👍

[@deerohdeer8000]

Bang on again!!!! Always learn something for your post , which is the other reason I follow you !!! Great Richard!!! Take care mate 👍

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks very much Craig, really enjoyed filming this Vlog, new birds are always a treat! All the best R 👍

[@craigmaisfield3247]

Brilliant mate. 👏

[@RichardBirchett]

Thank you Craig! Cheers R 👍

[@stevemurnan1702]

The best video footage so far Richard. Tricky birds in shade and with some heat shimmer. Top notch.

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Steve, very kind of you! Such a great day on the hill and in the woods! On route to Mull tomorrow! Fingers crossed.. 👍

[@stevemurnan1702]

@@RichardBirchett Good luck. Mull is on my bucket list.

[@RichardBirchett]

@@stevemurnan1702 thanks Steve 👍

[@MCLWALKING]

Being a photographer seems like fun

[@RichardBirchett]

A superb professional to be in, not well paid but l love it👍

[@Rob.1340]

Thank you. All good as usual. All the best. 👍📷😎

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks so much Rob 😀👍

[@Burtonupontrentrailwaystoday]

Wood warbler and Redstart brilliant shots and video thanks for sharing

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Steven, my pleasure all the best R 👍

[@stevecolwill9761]

Lovely to see the redstart mate and the wood warbler. I have to say warblers are very tricky to ID for me…

[@RichardBirchett]

It was such a treat Steve, beautiful birds, you and me both, the LBJ's can be a challenge at times! Cheers R 👍

[@robbieallcock]

Really enjoyed watching this Rich - some cracking little birds there mate! 👍

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Rob, Top Birds, Top Spot! Will email you the itinerary tomorrow or Tuesday! Looking forward it. Cheers R 👍

[@robbieallcock]

@@RichardBirchett cool, can't wait! 👍

[@bestpix100]

Thanks for your time and effort

[@RichardBirchett]

My pleasure, thanks very much for watching. R 👍

[@graemehogg4465]

Lovely video Rich some great shots never seen any of these birds so need to get my ass down to Exmoor. 👍

[@RichardBirchett]

You do mate, such a top spot for these little beauties.... Might do some workshops at some point ,when I am back from overseas! Cheers R 👍

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

Lovely video Richard, really nice atmosphere. I've only photographed a redstart once but what a cracking bird. All the best, Steve.

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Steve, such cracking birds and so striking! Not one I'd normally see but so welcome. Thanks for watching. R👍

[@balgavieslochospreys6836]

Cracking Richard :-)

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Darren, 👍

[@prioryrail3675]

Great video again mate.

[@RichardBirchett]

Glad you enjoyed it, all the best R 👍

[@adrianmoore8228]

great video and nice shots we get them in new forest in Hampshire

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Adrian, so lucky and a great spot for Wildlife, love the New Forest I shall have to get back there one day! All the best R 👍

[@deanseldon5640]

Awesome mate

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Dean glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@NikCan66]

always excellent video and relaxing with a lot of information

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks very much really glad you enjoyed it. All the best R 👍

[@NikCan66]

@@RichardBirchett thanks again for your efforts Richard is greatly appreciated 🙏 👍

[@KGsPhotography]

A couple of great birds Richard, especially love the Redstart. Never seen one myself. Excellent video, cheers Keith

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Keith, the Redstart is a bird I hardly ever see but it really is such a smart bird with a great song! Nice to find different birds to capture. Cheers R 👍

[@system2213]

You really do make the best content Richard, exactly the type of thing I like to see.

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks very much, glad you are happy with how it's going, not to everybody's liking but you can't please them all. But so glad to hear comments like yours. All the best Richard 👍

[@littlemike50]

Another great bit of work again Richard, ps I really hope that you got around to seeing the Dippers eventually 😀 I think your just teasing us a bit, all the best as always Mike...

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Mike, it's a shame but it didn't happen in the end! Ran out of time, I shall be back again to give them a go! Me teasing!!! Surely not, lol.. Cheers R 👍

[@Travelleramit]

Hi Richard ... Namaste from India 🇮🇳 Keep up the Gr8 work 😃✌

[@RichardBirchett]

Hi there Namaste, welcome to the channel! Thanks for your kind words, very much appreciated. Cheers R 🙏👍

[@nickclaytonphotography]

Awesome mate, at one out in nature just you & the wildlife. Fantastic stuff 👏👏👏

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Nick, can't beat it mate! Cheers R 👍

[@jdsphotos1231]

Great selection of birds there Richard never seen a wood warbler before. Is the video head wort getting

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks very much, really nice to spend time with them! I love it and it doesn't break the bank! Did a review on it a while back if you fancy a look? kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5PRaqhpjquBa6c All the best R

[@JohnFormstone]

Nicely done Richard. I've only ever managed to photograph a Redstart on one occasion, it was from around 6 feet away through the toilet window in my workshop in Mid Wales. Stunning little bird. 😊

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks John, me too but not out of a toilet window, lol... Such great birds, Mid Wales is lovely, no wonder they like it there! All the best R 👍

[@scotttilleyphotography]

Lovely shots and footage mate. Really like the wood warbler and redstart, not too common up here in the midlands so it was great to see them. All the best👍

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Scott, wish we had them in Cornwall but all gone now! Sad really but worth the trip and to get all 3! Chuffed.. You too and thanks for watching. R 👍

[@KevinNordstrom]

Hey Richard. I dont know if you're familiar with the App Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Labs but i have a friend that showed it too me a while back and it actually records and hears the bird call and can identify the bird. Great shots. The greatest feeling is silence but wildlife with no people around or cars etc.. lol Your last shot was actually my favorite. It is crazy how well they blend in with the trees.

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks for that info Kevin, I have an App to ID but not a song recognition one but will be sure to check it out! It really is such a lovely feeling to be surrounded by natures sights and sounds with nobody about! I'm preferring subjects in their environment so much more now, appreciate the feedback, thanks very much. R 👍

[@rogermullins7877]

What a great day out Richard. Just sitting with your eyes closed listening to them is like Manner from Heaven. Incidentally, the Redstart is on the RSPB Amber list.

[@RichardBirchett]

Lovely words Roger and I couldn't agree more! Didn't know that, will check it out! All birds seem to be struggling these days! Hopefully they will always return there to breed. Cheers R 😀

[@garylancelles6666]

Great vlog again ,did you not get the cuckoo .

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Gary, negative on the Cuckoo, always a tricky one for me! Bet you've a top spot on Exmoor?? Cheers R 👍

[@garylancelles6666]

@@RichardBirchett I spent 4 hrs up on Exmoor yesterday only got 3 photos of one not so easy as last yr so far .Might have one more attempt at them

[@RichardBirchett]

@@garylancelles6666 Best of luck mate, I've got a cracking spot up there near dickies path!

[@paulrogers9510]

Hi. Which colour lens coat are you using on the 500mm please?

[@RichardBirchett]

Hi Paul, its the RealTree Max5 from Lenscoat. Link to product. Thanks for watching R. www.lenscoat.com/lenscoatsuptmsup-canon-p-1632.html

[@michaelwallwork7482]

Did I see you cleaning your binoculars with your fingers! What the hell! 😕

[@RichardBirchett]

Lol, Not usually done with my finger.... No cloth with me, it was later cleared with my shirt! Better to see something than nothing! Cheers R 😂👍