Did I get the encounter I was hoping for?

[@jshorts637]

Wow! I've been to this river so many times and captured the kingfisher quite a few times. Never thought I would see someone go there - great video!

[@JoHeard]

Thank you 😊 hoping to get back and have some more attempts soon!

[@Richcovephoto]

Good luck with the kingfisher not easy! I have watched your vid where you visited otterbourne so I know got the shot.. Much easier there😂. Thanks for sharing your photo trips👍🏻

[@JoHeard]

Yeah without a hide it is quite hard, though I will go back when it's dryer and try again with the camo netting and see if I get lucky 🤞

[@CheikoSairin]

I'm a new friend here from Singapore. Enjoy watching your video, Jo. Thanks for sharing your birding adventure. Big LIKE for the video. 👍🔔

[@JoHeard]

Thank you 😊👍

[@ianwilsonwildlifephotography]

Great video again Jo, do like that you share your sessions that maybe don’t go to plan as well as the successful ones. Sure your perseverance will pay off eventually. Great that you can hook up with a local photographer who sure will be a great help. 👍😃

[@JoHeard]

Thank you 😊 I want my videos to be genuine and that means including the bits that don't go according to plan 👍

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Love your videos Jo. Just what I needed on a Sunday morning before starting to edit.

[@JoHeard]

Thank you Dave 😊 happy editing

[@hjones451]

I didn't own a camera as a child, but we had a small river 5:18 that ran through our farmland. I used to sit in one certain place, partly hidden and view many kingfishers, even otters - The feeling of being 'at one with nature' was something that will be fixed in your memory for a lifetime, so good luck this project.

[@JoHeard]

I do love being out, just sitting and watching/listening, it's very peaceful ❣️

[@hjones451]

@@JoHeard Yes, it's the best part of the day! In my teens I had a girlfriend who kept wearing camouflage gear, just for fashion - In the end, I had to tell her 'I just can't see you any more!' (Just a small joke for your day)

[@JoHeard]

@@hjones451 😂😂

[@SteveTurner-xv4xy]

Hi Jo, great video again! I'm told ( I'm not an expert! ) that if you place a new / good stick or perch in the river if you are able to, a kingfisher can't resist to sit and check out whether it is a good potential fishing spot. In my experience they're not an overly skittish bird, having photographed them myself on a local river in the past, so it might offer an opportunity. I haven't tried this tactic as of yet but plan to one day!

[@JoHeard]

Yes a few folks have mentioned that in the comments and I will be giving it a go, not sure how easy it will be to shove a stick in a river and have it stay there, but I am sure I will have a laugh trying to do it ... 😂

[@PhilT993]

Hi, Jo. I have just finished watching your last six videos and you are doing a great job with them!. I also think you are off to a great start with your wildlife photography. You have all the ingredients to find and get some great shots. As you have mentioned a couple of times, what you would really benefit from is that great Sony 200-600. Mine lived on my A7R3 for 5 years and is now joined to the A1 that I purchased used last November. I find that even with that lens I still use the crop mode very often and then, of course, still have to crop again in post. Keep up the good work. With your attitude and dedication, you will succeed. Cheers, Phil from Ottawa, Canada.

[@JoHeard]

Thanks for your kind words Phil, great to hear that you enjoy the videos 😊 200-600 is definitely coming soon 🤞🤞🤞🤞

[@anthonyhurren5613]

Hi Jo recommend setting up a tripod with a pop up hide with king fishers to reduce your movement and conceal you more. Or at least a tripod with 3D camo over you and the tripod but move like a Sloth if doing that method😂👍 keep persevering it will be worth it! 🙏👊Ant

[@Ryanswildlifephotography]

Great Video Jo, I love the early starts, recently did a sunrise at Bempton Cliffs which was fantastic! I just end up with needing a good coffee before I start filming haha.

[@JoHeard]

It was definitely hard getting up at 5am, but defo worth it for great weather and getting out 👍

[@colpage4030]

Try putting a perch in the river if you can Kingfishers love a new perch, enjoyable video

[@JoHeard]

Yes that will be on my to do list, reckon I'll go on the other side of the river where it's shallower and attempt it there ... 😂 🤞

[@colpage4030]

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[@brianbrooking496]

Great video…. The teasing flash of the kingfisher…. They are so smug! Next time..

[@JoHeard]

They are aren't they! Over the 2 days I went I think I saw kingfishers whizz past 5 times! Definitely going to head back again soon and try again 👍

[@dannymacamaturephotographe6352]

great video Jo really enjoyed it. good luck with the kingfisher next time

[@JoHeard]

Thank you 😊

[@simeonbennettphotography]

Excellent video Jo 👏🏻📸

[@JoHeard]

Glad you enjoyed it 😁

[@JEmmertz]

Kingfishers... I always sense that they smirk when they do their fly-bys as a shimmering blue dart. You should definitely be in a good spot to catch them, and the fallen tree in the creek kind of screams: Perch here!

[@JoHeard]

I know!! I was sure they'd land there! Maybe next time 🤞🤞🤞

[@joncothranphotography9375]

Wonderful shoot! I do enjoy wondering around new areas to see what I can get an image of. Thanks for bringing us along!

[@JoHeard]

Glad you enjoyed watching 😁

[@treelee8485]

I've had a similar kingfisher chase along my local river in SW France. I find these birds highly sensitive - off like a shot at the least disturbance. It has been impossible to identify reliable perches and the birds never took to several I set up. Happily there are wagtails everywhere to save the day :)

[@JoHeard]

Haha yes Wagtails everywhere! I have a camo net I might take with me next time and hope for the best 🤞🤞😂

[@treelee8485]

@@JoHeard Good idea - I use a a large 'hood' made from green netting, as used in agriculture - partial shade 50%; it's roughly 90cm square. I can see whats going on through the net while awaiting a subject; the lens sticks through a hole. I stitched it myself starting with a rectangle. It works ! I had a hoopoe come to within 2m of my feet recently :)

[@JoHeard]

@@treelee8485 oh wow that's awesome 👍

[@Daniel_Oberg]

Great video! Always worth getting up early!

[@JoHeard]

Thank you 😊

[@TrailStrider909]

Hey Jo! Another lovely video! Thanks for the upload ❤❤❤

[@JoHeard]

Glad you enjoyed watching 😁

[@keithwilson7358]

Hi Jo like you im up super early just to get set upfor the Kingfishers im no expert but i cam up and put a perch out and then its a waiting Game iast weekend i was set up by 545 am and manage to get the video and shots around 815 am well worth the wait enjoyed the video good luck

[@JoHeard]

Thanks Keith, I am defo going to be heading back here and trying with a DIY perch and then play the waiting game 👍

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

Very nice video 👍🙂

[@JoHeard]

Thank you 😁

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

@@JoHeard 👍

[@user-kk9cw]

Hi, worth looking at KZbin video from Simon Eardley and Mike Lane, lots of tips for Kingfishers there.

[@JoHeard]

Awesome, thanks for the tips 👍

[@黃淑娟-q2z]

We like the Vedio you make and also photograph birds as well. If you can add Chinese subtitle would be great that my parents can know what you say😊

[@davidstevens1309]

David from Instagram here! :)

[@JoHeard]

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