CAR CAMPING/WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY/ THE LANCASHIRE FELLS

[@peterb.7437]

Awesome find of the owl

[@gregwilsonnaturephotography]

Hey Simon, I'm a bit late... though it's looks as if you had a great overnight adventure in the car. I am also getting things setup with my 4runner to do a bit of car camping as well. Just cracking owl photos! I will be looking forward to your next video. Greg

[@allanternent8862]

Great video and pictures

[@briancox4339]

Great video really enjoyed fantastic photos especially the Tawny owl

[@simoneardley]

Glad you enjoyed it Brian👍🏼

[@silentrabbit247]

Waking up on location is so much fun. Stayed in a large wooden bird hide on one of the Orkney Isles, woke up at 5.30 am and watched 2 courting otters in the loch, swimming entwining and presenting plant material. Was bikepacking, so unfortunately didn't have camera and tele lens with me, just small binocs. Since then bought a camo low rider fishing brolly, fitted a camo front panel on to it - so I can sleep in it next to a wildlife site. Nice Tawny you found. ATB.

[@robertlowe1962]

Hi Rob Lowe here can you please tell me when and where you are taking your photographs and also the names of all the bird life many thanks keep up with all you do and all your set ups

[@TheNonsenseAdventures]

Great video! Saw my beanbag has been dispatched, excited to get it! Great shots as always!

[@sue.Hoo123]

Always a joy to get notification of a new vlog from you. Watched from the sofa with a nice mug of tea, so relaxing. Re the Tawny’s I have a couple I can hear in a small copse 150 Mtrs from my house, I’ve never seen them, I’ve looked for pellets so I can tell which tree they favour…nothing! I often think “I can’t see you, but I bet you’ve seen me” 🦉

[@simoneardley]

Aaah thanks Sue. Glad you enjoyed it. There must be plenty around as I always hear them when Im out after dark. Their camo is amazing especially the lighter birds against a Silver Birch. Thanks for watching👍🏼👀

[@richardmerritt5600]

Love this kind of thing Simon. Great video of the Tawny 👍

[@simoneardley]

Glad you enjoyed it Richard 👍🏼

[@mrtllro2534]

Good one Simon, love The Tawny owl, not just for its iconic call, but also how majestic they look just sat on a perch and the turning of the head, and of course the classis Barn owl, love to see the large underside white ish wingspan in the dark nights, take care

[@SimonWantling]

Great video Simon. Hope you're keeping ok mate. I really must get back into the whole KZbin game again. You're doing a great job. Definitely the way to go for those early morning starts.

[@simoneardley]

Cheers Simon, good to hear from you mate. Yeh you definitely need to get back at it, I miss your films!! I know its tough with time constraints and all that but its addictive isnt it. Anyway hope youre getting out there plenty. All the best, Si

[@system2213]

Yea I miss seeing your videos too Simon, I spent a couple of great weeks happily going through all your videos and I'd love to see more but I know life can get busy. Hope you're keeping well anyway, that's really the main thing - not good to force yourself to do things if you're not feeling it right now. The fans like myself will still be here whenever you're ready to return so don't feel pressured to start before you're ready :)

[@basilreardon5783]

Hi Simon, This episode reminded me of the old bbc comedy "Last of the Summer Wine " . great pics from your drone too . I still watch all the old bbc programs 👍 that was a great idea you gave for making your own picnic/camping basket 👍

[@simoneardley]

Who do I remind you of Basil? Compo!!🤣🤣 Thanks for watching 👊🏼👍🏼

[@tomfirmstone9173]

Superb as always your the highlight on my KZbin,never give up 👍🏻

[@RichHall48]

Another great video. Your enthusiasm for wildlife always shines through on camera.

[@simoneardley]

Thanks Richard, best hobby in the world mate 👌🏼📷👀

[@robertlawrence7958]

Good video Simon. Great footage of the curlews displaying. Loved the image of the curlew stood on the wall, beautiful light and great composition.

[@davidcannon2464]

Figs I hope watching you at airport before going to Corfu for a break .

[@27penmar]

Superb video mate, let me know when you’re back up and I’ll have a few more barnies out for you 😊👍🏻

[@salvatoremazzocchio3230]

brill keep it up went up bempton cliffs two weeks ago did the same thing brill way to go great video thank you

[@scotttilleyphotography]

Loved this one Simon, might try a car camp myself but can concur it can get very cold! I have vivid memories of kipping in the back of a Morris Marina estate with my dad about a million years ago😂 Cracking footage and images mate👍

[@simoneardley]

Cheers pal. Morris Marina, surely that must have been at least 2 million years ago!!! Thanks for watching Scott, hows it going with those pesky Buzzards?👍🏼👀

[@scotttilleyphotography]

@@simoneardley Scarily it would be over forty years ago!! Buzzards are on hold as they seem to have vacated the area presumably because there nest is a fair way away. I'm still set up and just waiting for signs of a return and will peg something out for them!👍

[@CamillaI]

A proper days work Simon great stuff love the Tawny Owl ! 👍😍

[@simoneardley]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏼👀

[@andywhiteside16]

Absolutely brilliant Simon, what an outstanding species the owl is they are stunning birds

[@simoneardley]

Cheers Andy, theyre ace arent they!!👌🏼

[@alanarmer8069]

Another Brilliant video Simon,great idea camping in the car for a early start 👍

[@simoneardley]

Cheers Alan, not 5 star but it serves a purpose 👌🏼

[@stevecolwill9761]

Brilliant! For me, the best KZbinrs are those who inspire people to get out and enjoy nature. You are definitely up there with the best, mate. I can taste the bacon now! 😋

[@simoneardley]

Thanks Steve, kind words pal. That was damned good bacon, proper stuff from the butchers!!🐷👊🏼📷

[@chrispitman1169]

Fantastic just fantastic just brought a bean bag

[@simoneardley]

Nice one Chris, I'll get on the sewing machine straight away!!😆 Cheers for the support 👍🏼👊🏼

[@richardhutchings921]

Absolutely Magnificent Scenery.Another fantastic video. Thanks Simon.

[@simoneardley]

Glad you liked it Richard 👍

[@WalksInCamera]

Love the Curlew shot at the end together with the zig-zag of stone walling. Lovely shot, but all footage and photos are great!

[@simoneardley]

Yeh, i liked that one myself. You dont always have to fill the frame!!👀📷

[@dbanniste]

Excellent Tawny owl footage , right place at the right time 🦉👍

[@simoneardley]

Yeh I was lucky with that one Dave🦉👀

[@paulbaldwin2290]

Another different but excellent blog Simon👍keep them coming great photos and brilliant footage 👏👏

[@simoneardley]

Thanks Paul 👍🏼

[@paulcbennettphotography7959]

Brilliant again Simon! A man after mi own heart pal, just how I do things 👌👍

[@simoneardley]

Nice one Paul, we love it dont we!!📷👊🏼

[@Anenglishmaninfrance2023]

Nice little vlog that… loved the tawny and I could almost smell that bacon ….. keep em comin Simon 👍🏻

[@jspbjmflyn1921]

Really enjoyed you're very infectious video Simon got quite excited when I got the notification you doing another great video keep safe and thank-you once again😃.

[@simoneardley]

Glad you enjoyed it Bryan, i'll keep em coming👍🏼👍🏼👀🎥

[@picturafix]

Very nice pictures and video, you must be a lucky man to have the owls in your area! Regards from Germany. Cheers

[@simoneardley]

Yeh, we have a wealth of wildlife in this area. i take it for granted sometimes to be honest. Glad you enjoyed the film. All the best, Si 👍🏼

[@aynsleycooper365]

...Great stuff, sound and images, especially the Curlew "Reservoir Dogs" tribute.

[@simoneardley]

Haha, cheers Aynsley. 👊🏼😆

[@inthewildwithfrankwilliams8749]

Hi Simon, Another great video. Us down south don’t have the fantastic locations like you do but I make the best of it and do travel to locations to find birds. It’s hard walk but we’ll worth the time and effort. When do you think your receive your Z9. I tried one last week as we sell pro Nikon gear. What a great camera. You will absolutely love it. I have a Z7ll with 3 lenes but thats for landscapes and for wildlife the Olympus Em1x + 150-400mm TC1.25 IS Pro. It’s a great combination as double focal length. I’m waiting for a OM-1. Keep the fantastic videos coming.

[@Rob.1340]

Fantastic. Thank you. All the best. 👍📷😎

[@simoneardley]

Cheers Rob👍

[@touchedbynature5445]

Some Amazing Video, Beautifully Film. Brilliant Photos. Many Thanks For Sharing.

[@simoneardley]

Many thanks. Glad you enjoyed it 👀👊🏼

[@withvinayak]

Great informative video Simon!! 👍🏼

[@adrianmoore8228]

Great video Simon and great shots

[@simoneardley]

Many thanks Adrian 👍🏼

[@neilalmond9354]

Brilliant footage, I'm really enjoying your channel.

[@simoneardley]

Thanks Neil, welcome aboard. Spread the word!!😆👍🏼

[@cliftonwhittaker260]

As usual, Simon, I really enjoyed your video. I tried a different portable light weight camo today. I bought about 2 yards of camo mosquito netting and put a slit in the middle of it large enough for my 500 mm lens to fit through. I set up my tripod and my folding chair, fit the lens through the slit, and folded the top of the camo over my head and sides and the bottom of it over my tripod and my legs. I could see through it well enough to see birds land and the breeze blowing through kept it cool enough. I was shooting within 18-ft at some very wary birds that paid me no attention at all after I got set up. I have used that same piece of netting to cover the tailgate when I was vehicle camping in my truck in warm weather. It's light weight and the birds don't seem to see through it from the outside at all.

[@simoneardley]

Nice one Clifton, a cheap way of making your own bag hide👍Can't beat a bit of improvisation 👌📷

[@pathogan4854]

Great video Simon the curlews dancing was special ! its amazing what you can pack into the car including yourself and so much worth the little effort especially when its a long drive for a short stay! Your box is way fancier than my plastic tubes :) I think il have to let the kids loose with the Crayola's. Take care man.

[@simoneardley]

Cheers Pat, I love photographing Curlew. They really are a joy to watch. I got well carried away with the paints didn't I !!😆😆👍🏼 Thanks for watching

[@WildWoodlandsSW]

Great work, and beautiful video. Thankyou. Subscribed. Look forward to more content.

[@simoneardley]

Thank you very much!! Welcome to the channel 👀👊🏼

[@capturingnaturewithsandip]

Nice and beautiful video.

[@simoneardley]

Thanks for watching

[@geordiegraham6117]

Another great vlog Simon and fantastic tawny owl. Keep em coming mate. Take care Graham

[@simoneardley]

Thanks Grahm, glad you liked it👍📷

[@Globetrotter-1]

It's always nice to see how camouflaged and still owls can be. I live in my BMW X5 summer & winter 24/7, exploring, photographing and filming wild regions. It is far less intrusive than a big campervan and allows me to also get off-road to great locations in the mountains. Nice video Simon. Subscribed. 🙂📷

[@simoneardley]

Think you'll have a bit more room than me in the X5 !! Like you say great for getting in small locations, looking at the roof tent option as well at the mo. Thanks for the sub and welcome to the channel.👊🏼👍🏼

[@RickTOutdoorAdventure1969]

Brilliant stuff Simon, great 'Off the cuff' film . Some spectacular footage. Gorgeous place, beautiful wildlife

[@simoneardley]

Cheers Rick, belting up there aint it!!👍🏼👊🏼

[@robgreenhill1426]

Excellent . I need to do more car camping this year

[@simoneardley]

Cheers Rob 👍🏼

[@steviebye1]

Superb mate 👌

[@banarne71]

Thank for you uploads, always joyful and inspirering to watch. Great info about sleeping in the car, gives you a head start in the morning. Greetings, Jon 🇸🇪🇬🇧

[@simoneardley]

Anything that gives you an extra hour in bed is a winner in my book Jon!!👍👊😆

[@dcurleyifa]

Well done Simon you just show it like it is, no bullshit, sometimes a trip pays off, other times it doesn’t but invariably you can make something of it and get some cracking shots like you have. Patience and local knowledge you have loads of both. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@simoneardley]

Thanks for that David, love a little micro adventure 👊🏼👌🏼📷

[@system2213]

Love your videos Simon! I'm so happy because I just discovered you today and I'm a couple of videos in but still have loads more to watch so that will keep me busy for the next few evenings after work. Looking forward to it!

[@simoneardley]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@haroldmassey5966]

Good to hear from you again Simon. Love the Owl pictures.

[@simoneardley]

Thanks Harold, owls are cool aren't they👌🦉🦉

[@user-kk9cw]

Yes!! My Eardley hit is here! Looking forward to 23 minutes of me time with a coffee and a hobnob (other biscuits are available)

[@andirutherford2615]

Not yet camped in the car but discovered its a great hide, not 4x4 but a qashqai, living in cumbria often thought be good idea.. gonna get some camo netting. Not on yourscale but just from the car just off car park on ancient woodland bullrinches, greater spotted woodpeckers, cuckoo and Jays, missed the buzzard carrying off some dead prey. Have minor disability at mo, so this is great idea. Just one question: how do you deal with condensation

[@andyheywoodsphotographya-h7913]

My kind of photography that was great getting that tawny owl ive only ever seen them in the daytime a couple of times would love to try and get a shot of one, great work Simon 📸👍

[@simoneardley]

Cheers Andy, yeh a bit of a rarity getting daytime shots of the Tawnys for sure📷👍🏼

[@NikCan66]

fabulous photos yet again

[@simoneardley]

Thankyou👍

[@tonyclark1504]

A great adventure Simon. I really enjoyed it.

[@simoneardley]

Cheers Tony👊

[@leemanton3169]

Another great vlog Simon, keep up the great work and what a result with the tawny owl 😁

[@simoneardley]

Thanks Lee, yeh it was worth the trip just for the Tawny🦉👌

[@stephenhankey688]

Great effort put in to these films thanks Simon it was lovely 👍.

[@simoneardley]

Cheers Stephen

[@mikephelpswildlifephotography]

Another great video pal 👍🏻 did a night car camping on my way to Mull last week, definitely gonna do it again to save the early start 👍🏻 thanks for sharing

[@simoneardley]

Nice one Michael, need to get up to Mull soon. There's no where like it is there👌👍

[@mikephelpswildlifephotography]

@@simoneardley fell in love with the place pal 😍

[@DavidJohnBlackwell]

Another smashing vlog in the bag Simon. Might have to give that car camping idea a go myself. Keep em coming.

[@simoneardley]

Cheers David, it ain't glamorous but wildlife photography usually isn't!!🙄😆

[@davidcannon2464]

Great vlog

[@simoneardley]

Cheers David

[@nathanjones8575]

Great video Simon , keep them coming

[@simoneardley]

Thanks, will do Nathan 👍🏼

[@davidcannon2464]

Great vlog watching it whilst waiting for flight to Corfu

[@simoneardley]

Nice one David, have a great holiday👌👍

[@peteboardman5370]

Enjoyed that a lot Simon 👍

[@simoneardley]

Thanks Pete👍

[@robertstromberg1730]

Great video Simon! 👍🏻

[@simoneardley]

Thanks Robert👍

[@philipharborne1434]

Love the video, so simple yet satisfying. Quick one, your etsy link doesnt seem to be working?

[@simoneardley]

Cheers Philip, glad you liked it. Here is the link www.etsy.com/uk/shop/EardleyCreations

[@marksadventures3889]

It's top around here isn't it. I love the fells. Oh man! Some proper good shots there. I hear a pair of barn owls nearby a lot, there's some tawny's close too and a fox I hear from my window. I am just in the Forest of Bowland down from Jeffrey Hill.

[@simoneardley]

A great spot for sure Mark. Lancashire does take some beating for the variety of habitat that we can enjoy👌📷🌹

[@MrBthames2000]

Superb video!!

[@simoneardley]

Thanks Brandon👊🏼

[@MrBthames2000]

@@simoneardley any plans to get the z9?

[@johnchecketts1732]

Morning Simon brilliant video mate really enjoyed it,, I have just been out and got a video head for my trypod the same one you use mate take care of yourself stay safe mate

[@simoneardley]

You'll not be disappointed John, quality bit of kit👌📷

[@johnboyairey]

when i go out with my 600mm f4, i wear khaki clothes, and use a camouflage scrim net that covers me, like a quick-cloak from harry potter AKA an invisibility net. with a brim hat on, its not too bad, and the heat can dissipate easily. i keep it tied around the huge lens hood, and it acts as a bit of protection too for the lens for resting on walls etc. i try to keep it as light as possible on walkabout. gonna be doing a couple of overnights myself. theres something so special waking up early and being outside at sun-up.

[@simoneardley]

Nice one John, yeh its a great technique. Something I'm gonna be doing more of I think. I love my hide work but its great to stretch the old legs !!👍🏼👊🏼😀

[@grahamfinch1]

Hi Simon, you have been an inspiration. My wife and I love your videos. We are ammazed at how much time you fit in and how you manage to lay flat in a confined space for hours on end. We are getting on a bit now (69 and 67) and lack your fitness and flexibility. But we love wildlife and your photos and videos are excellent and really nicely presented. I have the SIgma 150-600 lens (sadly only on a Nikon D7100) and it is great. I am now considering a D500! Unfortunately,, I cannot cope with carrying loads of extra kit about these days and certainly cannot afford a Z9! I wonder, though, if you have a list or links to the lightweight camo netting and scrim stuff you use?? At least I might manage to carry that! Anyway, please carry on the good work! Thanks again.

[@grahamfinch1]

Just to add the link in the list for the camo scarf does not work

[@simoneardley]

Thanks Graham, I'm blessed with bucket fulls of patience but not the flexibility!!😆I had the 7100, got some great shots with it but a great step up to the d500👌I'm changing systems soon purely down to video so all the Nikon gear is on sale. Let me know if you're interested. Thanks for you both following the channel and your kind comments, stick at it!!👍📷 All the best, Simon 👊

[@grahamfinch1]

@@simoneardley hi Simon, thanks for the reply. I managed to trawl through the descriptions of your videos on my laptop as the details don't appear when I view via the KZbin app on my TV. I found links to what I was mainly interested in. I would be interested in the D500 but I am worried that the shutter life is around 200,000 actuations and I guess you will have already used or exceeded those with your prolific output. Please let me know though and also what price you are looking for. If you are selling ALL your Nikon gear what system are you moving over too? We will be in Carnforth for a week from 17th of June so presumably not too far from you. We really appreciate your videos. Thanks again and let me know about the D500

[@simoneardley]

@@grahamfinch1 hi Graham can you send me your email address at [e-mail]

[@laurencebell8024]

Great video Simon ,really like the style of your work just wondered when you go to Scotland do you rent a motor home or do you own your own keep them coming mate cheers Loll .

[@colpage4030]

Great Vlog again Simon some stunning wildlife, love the XTrail have you got rid of Motorhome.

[@simoneardley]

Thanks Col, yeh flogged it last year. Well replace it with a different layout though soon hopefully.

[@davehodgkiss]

Great film Simon it looks like you had a great time filming one question which drone did you use for the opening landscape clips?I couldn't see it listed the bean bag looks a good bit of kit i will look into getting one regards Dave

[@GeordieS888]

hi mate. Great video. Some of your gear links don't work. Which beanbag do you have? Thanks for the content!

[@simoneardley]

Thanks for the headsup. I make the beanbags myself. You can purchase them from my Etsy shop.www.etsy.com/uk/shop/EardleyCreations

[@GeordieS888]

@@simoneardley champion. I've ordered one! Cheers!

[@neilcole3406]

Could you tell me Simon what car that is ,and what other cars you would recommend for car camping thanks!

[@simoneardley]

Nissan X-Trail and any car that allows you to lie down flat!

[@AndrewThomasHelliwell]

hi what where the drone u used at the beggining when it went over the feilds ?? thanks

[@simoneardley]

I use the Mavic Mini 2 Andrew. 249g so doesn't have to be licensed👍🏼

[@AndrewThomasHelliwell]

@@simoneardley nice one

[@neilcole3406]

Three o,clock in the morning! No mate that’s three o,clock in the night!!