Goshawks with the Nikon Z9

[@TrevorBevan-c2n]

Great images, very enjoyable video!!

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Trevor, I really appreciate it mate 👍🏻

[@markjackson3851]

Stunning bird.....great to see such clear and close range footage and stills.......lovely !

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks Mark, it really was an amazing experience to be in such close proximity to a beast of a raptor 🤩

[@themarksmanABP]

Outstanding images and an awesome unique predator

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much, it certainly is an incredible raptor 👍🏻

[@sidensvans67]

Fabulous birds . Thank you for sharing .

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much and I completely agree with you they are fabulous 👍🏻

[@sidensvans67]

@@danwillis_photography Yes indeed .

[@allanternent8862]

Great video and love the pictures

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Allan, I really appreciate your support 👍🏻

[@owenparker4120]

Absolutely superb mate 👏👍👍

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Owen, all the best 👍🏻

[@deanseldon5640]

Awesome stuff

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks Dean 👍🏻

[@capturingnaturewithsandip]

Amazing so lovely video

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much I really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@user-ln8sm8vw9y_DavidPlumpton]

Hi Dan, another great video and beautiful photos. I have the canon 500 prime set up. Currently on cancer treatment again, but you are keeping me smiling from ear to ear. Keep it up.

[@danwillis_photography]

I’m so glad that the videos help keep up your spirits mate. All the best with your treatment mate ❤️‍🩹

[@user-ln8sm8vw9y_DavidPlumpton]

@@danwillis_photography I'll be at RSPB St Aidan's this Sunday by hook or by crook.

[@MrDAVEcrouchy]

Love it. Going on the list this one.

[@danwillis_photography]

Cheers Dave 👍🏻

[@goshawkrus3745]

Very nice work ❤❤❤

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much, I appreciate it 👍🏻

[@Dyfiwildlifephotography]

What i like about your videos is less about the gear and more about the subject.well done

[@danwillis_photography]

Thank you I appreciate that 👍🏻

[@chrispitman1169]

Stunning just stunning

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much I appreciate it 👍🏻

[@Rob.1340]

Fantastic. Cheers Dan. All the best. 👍📷😎

[@danwillis_photography]

Cheers Rob, appreciate your support mate 👍🏻

[@joncothranphotography9375]

So wonderful Dan! Thanks!

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Jon, really appreciate your ongoing support 👍🏻

[@marcobridsphotograhpy]

Hello Dan, thank you very munch for you very nice video. I am learning with my Nikon Z9 and I have my local park also a couple of Goshawks there are very beautiful to watch. Regards from Marco

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks for the comment Marco and all the best in regards to learning the Z9 it’s a fantastic camera 👍🏻

[@marcobridsphotograhpy]

@@danwillis_photography Thank you.

[@Trish12303]

Gorgeous images!! Thanks for sharing!

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Trish, appreciate it 😊

[@gerard-drent]

Again amazing shots. Thanks for your video.

[@danwillis_photography]

Many thanks, I appreciate it 👍🏻

[@ianaustin3942]

Hi Dan, I've just found your channel and love the passion, enthusiasm and excitement shown in the vlogs. The Goshawk is on my wishlist and hope to tick the box fairly soon but, prior to that, I'm off to Mull next month and will use the tips from your vlogs about your hunt for otters. Keep up the great work.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Ian and thanks for following the channel I really appreciate the support. Goshawks have got to be my all time favourite raptor to photograph they are just awesome! Hope you have a fantastic trip to Mull, I’m sure you will it’s a wonderful island. All the best 👍🏻

[@craigmaisfield3247]

Brilliant

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks Craig 👍🏻

[@chrishinckley8507]

Great images of three amazing creatures, Well done!

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks Chris, appreciate your response 👍🏻

[@mk_wildlifephotography]

Wow. Another cracking video and so me stunning shots. Looking forward to the next one

[@danwillis_photography]

Many thanks Marie, I appreciate it 👍🏻

[@davelangley2965]

Brilliant once again Dan. Just for the life of me can't get over the sheer quality of those shots, and your singing the praises of other's while being modest about your own work and I'm not sure why! I love the work of Trond Westby and Morten Hilmer, but in my book your up there with them without a doubt. Great work. Stick to the one z9 though Dan, or with that divorce the cost of that second one might get a bit to expensive lol. Can't wait to see your unicorn shots, their going to be awesome haha. Best to pops as always.👍

[@danwillis_photography]

Dave your comment has definitely put a huge smile on my face thank you so much I really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@johnhjic2]

Lovely images, great work.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thank you very much John 👍🏻

[@andywhiteside16]

Oh my word what amazing video and outstanding shots fantastic work Dan

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks Andy, appreciate your comment and support 👍🏻

[@anneniven2445]

This made me laugh Dan. I had a 2minute ripping of the pigeon out of the clamps but I had only had myself to blame! Great vid.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks for your comment, definitely underestimated the power of these Raptors 😱

[@laurencearnold5822]

abs Absolutely superb Dan, the size difference between the 2 birds is incredible.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks Laurence for your comment and support 👍🏻

[@derekclark4762]

You lucky fella, some marvelous shots and footage of such an elusive raptor, what a top spot, you were obviously in your element. Been fortunate working in the Kielder Forest area for many years have had several sightings, especially courtship displays, well done brill video as usual 👏

[@danwillis_photography]

Kielder Forest is somewhere I’ve been wanting to visit for quite some time and you’ve definitely peaked my interest. Thanks for your comment I appreciate it 👍🏻

[@NatureShortsGB]

Very nice work dan. 👍

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much, appreciate it 👍🏻

[@relichunter7984]

Another great video Dan, stunning bird of prey. Great to see the side by side image.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much mate I appreciate the feedback and support 👍🏻

[@nickclaytonphotography]

Another fantastic vlog Dan. The Goshawk - WHAT a bird! Great to see you got some great images & footage & the joy is obvious in your face, words & emotions. Lovely work mate, & some great advice re lens/focal length suggestions too. My 400 F4 on a full frame sounds ideal, & I also have a Sigma 60-600 Sports lens for some different compositions & an option to switch orientation to portrait. Cheers for the heads up, looks amazing & well pleased for you mate. All the best to you & pops 👍 Keep on keeping on! Best, Nick

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks Nick I really appreciate your support and positive feedback. I definitely think that zooms are so much more flexible in these situations and the range of your Sigma sounds awesome. All the best mate 👍🏻

[@la_mitchell]

Great video Dan what an amazing day you had congratulations 👏🏻

[@danwillis_photography]

Thank you Leigh-Ann I appreciate that 😊

[@ianwilsonwildlifephotography]

Another cracking video Dan. Might just have to try and book a session when I’m up there in September.

[@danwillis_photography]

Cheers Ian appreciate it 👍🏻

[@ianwilsonwildlifephotography]

@@danwillis_photography Dan, following your Goshawk video I contacted Chris direct about doing a session there but just wanted to ask you something about the reply he gave me. Can I DM you in any way. Thanks 😃

[@danwillis_photography]

@@ianwilsonwildlifephotography yeah no worries Ian, find me on Facebook or Instagram and DM me there 👍🏻

[@ianwilsonwildlifephotography]

@@danwillis_photography thanks Dan just messaged you. 👍

[@alanwright2950]

What a beautiful bird superb video and pictures Dan

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks Alan, appreciate it 👍🏻

[@satcat]

Great stuff Dan, Chris does a great job up there,I,m back up soon again ,so hope for similar Species as you had.. stay lucky ,and stay safe.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much for your comment and support it’s appreciated 👍🏻

[@ashstubbings2603]

You have a new subscriber my friend! What amazing footage and photographs you've got there!

[@danwillis_photography]

Thank you for your comment and support it’s very much appreciated Ash 👍🏻

[@nikonid80]

Another cracking video Dan, I really enjoyed it and looking forward to the next one 🙂

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much I appreciate it 👍🏻

[@Glasgowurbanwildlife]

Awsome video and images Dan! Goshawks are on my to do list using cameratrap soon!

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much and good luck with the camera trap 👍🏻

[@MrDrD34TH]

Wow!!! I Love it. Awesome Vid and beautiful Shots 👏

[@danwillis_photography]

Thank you so much I appreciate it 👍🏻

[@MrDrD34TH]

@@danwillis_photography you're welcome and keep it up your great Work Man ✌️

[@thomasmanson1119]

Beautiful shots, just beautiful! Thanks for sharing. Tom KC3QAC

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Tom, really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@Capcity44]

What an amazing adventure. The photos/video was worth the early start! Great work

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks for your comment and support I appreciate it 👍🏻

[@derekflynnsnr]

Fabulous video Dan, cracking shots too, green with envy 😢

[@danwillis_photography]

Many thanks mate, I really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@malcolmnicholson864]

Enjoyed watching your video once again, my only niggle is the light from the trees behind.The 400mm 4.5 lens is a really good lens by the sound of things it might be a worthy addition to your kit and it works really well with both tele converters.Just a suggestion I don't want to be the cause of your divorce.

[@danwillis_photography]

😂😂😂 you might just have got me set on the 400mm. Thanks for the comment Malcolm and I completely agree with you on the light tree in the background 👍🏻

[@ianjackson9706]

brill mate

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks Ian 👍🏻

[@tedplatt8981]

brilliant as usual ...can I ask when you video especially bird in flight ...what do you use as a set up?

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Ted. If you mean gear for birds in flight then it’s Z9, usually paired with z400mm on my Gitzo series 5 tripod and fluid gimbal head. Settings wise I shoot above 1500sec shutter speed, wide open aperture of 2.8 with auto ISO. Hope that answers your question and all the best 👍🏻

[@tedplatt8981]

@@danwillis_photography thanks Dan it does answer the question .I spend quite a bit of time at the Nook .best to you and Pops mate

[@bighighlandphotography1702]

Absolutely breath taking footage Dan!! I've never seen such clear and smooth footage of a bird of prey as that. What a beautiful bird of prey the Goshawk is too - never seen one in the wild but I might need to visit Chris down the road from me soon after watching that! You well and truly nailed it...oh, and ofcourse I've subscribed! Really looking forward to watching more of your content. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@danwillis_photography]

Thank you very much for your comment and sub it’s very much appreciated 👍🏻

[@GeoffCooper]

Fantastic video and images! That's a species I would love to photograph one day - definitely making a note of Chris's details... Totally get what you said about the ideal focal distance - so many times in hides I wish I still had a 300mm!

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks Geoff I really appreciate your comment, drop me an email on [e-mail] if you get chance 👍🏻

[@leemanton3169]

Thank you for this vlog Dan, the Goshawk is a truly magnificent bird of prey as are most of them. I would love to have the opportunity to photograph one at some point.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Lee for your comment and support 👍🏻

[@AndrewBoothakb]

Hi Dan did you stay in accommodation and if so was it close to were you were for the goshawk hide ?

[@danwillis_photography]

Hi Andrew, I stayed in Aviemore and drove to the hide as I was photographing multiple species over the course of a week. Unfortunately Chris no longer has the Goshawk hide but he is developing a new hide which looks very promising 👍🏻

[@robertlawrence7958]

Magnificent birds, both the goshawk and the sparrowhawk. Certainly a hell of an experience for admirers of these fantastic predators. Great video footage and images. I would say however that the background to that perch is very distracting with both vertical and horizontal bands presumably caused by pale coloured oof tree trunks/ branches? One observation I would make is that a lot of wildlife photography content on KZbin these days appears to be taken at these commercial set ups and whilst the images obtained from these can be, and often are, superb I sometimes get the impression that successful photography is coming down to simply having plenty of money to buy success.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks for your comment Robert. I must admit that the background is a little distracting and you are absolutely right it comes from the bark on the trees behind. As for the hide, this is not a commercial hide and money won’t get someone the chance to get in there. Chris has worked tirelessly on this place and trust with people is what gets you the opportunities. I certainly do not have plenty of money and so combine my own tracking and fieldcraft with some time in hides as well.

[@paulbillington-il7zw]

Dan, whats the full address of the Goshawk hide please.

[@danwillis_photography]

Sorry Paul it’s not a commercial hide and I can’t give the address. Feel free to contact Chris though on the instagram address I’ve put in the account 👍🏻

[@paulbillington-il7zw]

Thanks Dan.

[@raypurkissukwildlifeandlan5361]

Great vlog mate and such a fantastic bird 👍 Does Chris take bookings for his hide and if so how do I get in touch Cheers Dan and keep up the good work 👏

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much for your response. This is a non commercial hide so I would suggest getting in touch with Chris and take it from there 👍🏻

[@raypurkissukwildlifeandlan5361]

@@danwillis_photography Ok mate. Cheers for that 👍

[@colintraveller]

Here's a challenge for you ...... try n bag the ultra elusive and extremely rare .. Wildcat . On another note .. remember back in the 80's on the news about the Exmoor Beast ....and the poor footage/images of it ..that was shown . Has anyone ever made a concise effort to capture on camera if there possible offspring roaming the area ? .

[@danwillis_photography]

Now that is a challenge Colin! I struggle to believe that with all the people putting out camera traps and trail cameras and not capturing anything resembling panthers wether there’s much truth in the Exmoor Beast but you never know 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Warman_12]

Eagle owls eat everything in their area also bud

[@danwillis_photography]

I believe they are like that mate 👍🏻

[@stephenedmunds207]

The posts in the background reveal how unnatural the whole set up is and spoils the images for me , not comfortable with baited hides and pigeons nailed to posts to be honest but its a beautiful bird and i would love to photograph it in the wild

[@danwillis_photography]

Fair points, the posts you refer to are actually trees that have caught what little light was in the clearing in this forest that the hide was situated in.

[@refuztosay9454]

Do the pigeons cry when the hawk eats them? It looks painful.

[@danwillis_photography]

In most instances the pigeon is deceased before the hawk begins its meal. They kill with their talons and incredibly strong crushing power of their feet. Often the pigeons are killed in flight prior to the Goshawk perching and beginning its meal.

[@Sophie-jk4vf]

When you’re filming yourself talking, do you film that on a camera or on your phone?🤍

[@danwillis_photography]

I film myself using a combination of DJI pocket 2 and GoPro Hero 11 👍🏻

[@chrispitman1169]

Stunning just stunning

[@danwillis_photography]

Thank you 😊