Long Eared Owl Photography with Pops.

[@nickclaytonphotography]

Absolute magical stuff Dan (&Pops)! A brilliant encounter and some stunning footage abd shots. Some unusual poses which makes a nice change, and Ithink the first time I can say that I've actually seen an owl's ear. Fantastic stuff mate, really special. Keep on keeping on mate! Best, Nick

[@danwillis_photography]

Cheers mate, I’m glad you noticed the ear as it was preening. It was cool wasn’t it. Take care and all the best mate 👍🏻

[@josephdaigneau430]

So glad Pops is along for the video

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Joseph, really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@mk1photography62]

Absolutely superb photography and fieldcraft many thanks. The stoat shots wow!

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much, I really appreciate your support 👍🏻

[@stephendarlington]

Another great vlog. And Pops. Always great to listen to the banter between the two of you. Also great tip on cropping over moving closer.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Stephen, really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@sbphotography3751]

Terrific video - nothing beats being outdoors enjoying the beauty of nature

[@danwillis_photography]

Cheers 👍🏻

[@digger360]

Amazing how close this Owl let you stand and talk ..the birding gods obviously like what you and pops do 😊

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much, really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@SimonFloryPhotography]

We see LEOs round our way occasionally, so it's great to see them holding their own in the landscape. The useful tip about being partly concealed behind a stone wall is great - it works for me with the Little Owls too. Like seeing the both of you with broad smiles across your faces too!

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Simon, I really appreciate the advice. All the best 👍🏻

[@richardchew1767]

Hi Dan …. excellent video of LEOs, a particularly elusive species for me which I don’t see every year. If I do, it is usually a very obscured bird roosting deep in a hawthorn hedge or similar! Autofocus doesn't work for some reason 😂I can’t believe that you had a bird sit out in the open like that. Amazing photography from you and Pops yet again 🙂 And just as an added bonus for you …. that Stoat 🙂 I loved the photo where it looked like the LEO was laughing. Maybe it had just watched that video from the Kestrel hide where you played that trick on Pops 😂

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks Richard, your comment made me laugh out loud thinking about the owl laughing at the video 😂😂😂 All the best mate 👍🏻

[@sheila4254]

Fabulous.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks Sheila ☺️

[@phototheka]

Wow

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much 👍🏻

[@fraud1able]

Brilliant to see you and Pops had the pleasure of seeing those wonderful owls.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Jason, really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@ronscarbel5062]

Dan, absolutely wonderful video. Owls are some of my favorite birds to photograph. So glad Pops got some excellent shots. Thank you so much for sharing. Inspiring as always.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Ron, really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@littlesue2633]

Lovely video as always. Glad Pops is with you and enjoying the adventure. Take care 💕

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Sue, really appreciate it 😊

[@roaminginraymond]

That looked beautiful, walking through the trees in the mist. I wish I was an early bird as you see some amazing things in those early hours. Some amazing shots by you all there. How wonderful to see the stoat and well caught images too. We caught a pine marten on our night camera in Glencoe. We were over the moon as we never normally capture anything at all! Another beautiful video and a bird I've not had the privilege to see, so thank you.😊

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much, really appreciate it. Capturing pine martens is a fantastic result. I love early mornings, the world belongs to wildlife while humans sleep and I love to be part of it 👍🏻

[@johnhjic2]

Hello Dan, Pops and friend, What ;lovely images. Thanks.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much John, really appreciate it 👍🏻

Spectacular encounter! What a joy to be out in nature! Thank you for the amazing video and photos! Cheers

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much João, really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@michaelsaltsman7550]

cant wait Dan

[@danwillis_photography]

Cheers Mike, hope you enjoy it 👍🏻

[@andrewmilne3031]

Fantastic foties from the both of you. Pops wins again with his second fotie of the long eared owl in flight. Fantastic foties of the stoat Dan. 😀😀😀

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Andrew, really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@joncothranphotography9375]

EPIC!!! Thanks so much guys! Hey Pops! Tara!

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Jon, really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@RobertArundell-u3r]

Brilliant video as usual Dan. What a bird the Long Eared Owl is. Pops looking well. Rob Arundell.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Rob, really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@Trish12303]

Beautiful images! As always, great to see Pops with you!!

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Trish, really appreciate it and thanks for the coffees 😊

[@Trish12303]

You’re very welcome! 😊

[@davidsutton2432]

Great video Dan with quality images.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much David, really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@VABrowneMDPhD]

Another great adventure with Pops! Beautiful photos and videos! The stoat was a great surprise!

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much, really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@BrianWob-s4g]

What can one say but OUTSTANDING a couple of super shots one looking at the fly the other by pops the owl looking all golden WOW

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Bob, really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@johnflanagan44]

Nice to see pops on the vlog again dan, yet another fantastic image’s and spectacular vlog

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much John, really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@SpottedThroughLens]

Epic mate. Goals for sure what a bird. Amazing footage and images.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much, really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@ianchappytube]

great experience with a wonderful creature

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Ian, really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@robhowardphotography6439]

Super video mate. Aren't LEO just stunning ! And the added bonus of the Stoat ! Top notch work as usual. 👏👏👏👏

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Rob, really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@dazeaton5492]

Belting. 👍

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much mate 👍🏻

[@colinbrister4880]

Beautiful Video as always... thank you both for your support..

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks Colin, I hope that people find their way to your incredible piece of kit mate. We think it’s awesome 👍🏻

[@alunlambert7456]

Fantastic vlog guys, as always, the photos were stunning

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Alun, really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@michaelsaltsman7550]

ah the man himself steve is a local legend

[@danwillis_photography]

He certainly is

[@blueyorks6884]

Superb video once again Dan, We had a long eared owl roost near Wakefield in the late 70s, once counted 22 coming out of the trees at dusk and flying over the fields. Cheers Mick

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Mick, really appreciate it. That sounds awesome 👍🏻

[@martinengland6057]

Nice 👍 😊

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Martin, really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@morleydd]

Another great one guys - thank you so much

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much, really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@craigmaisfield3247]

Brilliant video mate. What a bird..

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Craig, really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@DaveSandell-w6r]

Absolutely brilliant video brilliant photos from you both thanks to Steve for showing were to find the short ear owls the look on pops face said it all👍🏻👍🏻

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Dave, really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@Dyfiwildlifephotography]

Your best video to date!!

[@danwillis_photography]

High praise indeed! Thanks very much Dyfi, really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@StephenBrooks-d9y]

Thank you for a really great video. I use the speedygimbal and I agree it’s the best thing since sliced bread.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Stephen, really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@mobilestrike5182]

Fantastic. Enjoyed immensely. Lovely images.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much, really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@debbiesmith2332]

Enjoyed this video? I loved it! Great to see Pops with you too.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Debbie, really appreciate it 😊

[@olivermcqueen5654]

Great video Dan, you got some great shots, I went up a few weeks ago and it was brilliant, first time I’d ever seen a Leo, what an experience 👍

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Oliver, really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@RichardUpstanding]

Brilliant. The place and duration it perched really gave you a top opportunity to get some really class images there; some of the best I’ve seen of a long eared in the wild. 👌🏻

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Richard. That’s a fantastic compliment, really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@elsiepoynton9576]

Well done love this x

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Elsie, really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@warrengilson1835]

Definitely coming to the UK next June. Mustelid sightings a priority!!!! 🦡

[@danwillis_photography]

They are certainly my favourite subject as well 👍🏻

[@nigelwoodley6688]

Hi Dan, love the video as always great photos on a beautiful morning but you didn't mention where you was. Could you please let us know where it was shot.👍

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Nigel, unfortunately I have been asked not to share this location. Apologies, but I hope you understand 👍🏻

[@nigelwoodley6688]

@danwillis_photography No problem it's understandable.👍

[@nigelwoodley6688]

@danwillis_photography Yes I do no problem. 👍

[@jeanlouis83]

❤❤❤

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much, really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@neilcole3406]

Looks good for landscape photography there too!

[@danwillis_photography]

It definitely is 👍🏻

[@stevebird6246]

Once again another brilliant video, have taken a punt on the speedigimbal head looks so simple why has no-one thought of it before !

[@danwillis_photography]

You will not be disappointed Steve, it’s an incredible piece of kit. Thanks very much, really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@VictorPotter-zr4qp]

Fantastic video yet again makes my week watching you both, but I thought it looked more like a weasel than a stoat 👌👍

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Victor, really appreciate it. Upon further review you are absolutely right about it being a weasel 👍🏻

[@johneast7987]

Hi Dan, Nice video, a question please, do you have VR on or off when using the monopod? thanks John

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much John and a great question. I have the VR set to sport when using the monopod 👍🏻

[@johneast7987]

@@danwillis_photography Thank you

[@StephenBrooks-e9m]

Do you use the SpeediGimbal very much Dan. I use mine all the time when I’m out and about. I also use it on a hide plate when I’m in a hide (obviously) and if I’m using a beanbag I put the plate on top so I still have the flexibility.

[@danwillis_photography]

I do use the speedigimbal a lot it’s a fantastic piece of kit. I’m definitely going to look into the hide plate as I can imagine that’s a great addition. All the best 👍🏻

[@SeanDArcy-e5q]

Dan Nice video love LEO, question you regularly use your tripod and monopod with the Z9 what vibration reduction mode do you find works best, on, off or sport. Cheers

[@danwillis_photography]

I use it in sport mode unless as I’m in a hide when I generally turn it off. Thanks very much Sean, really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@michaelsaltsman7550]

nice to see ur account growing nicely just loving your chnl

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Mike, really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@colpage4030]

Hi Dan does Pops have the peak design strap attached to the lens or camera and lens

[@danwillis_photography]

Hi, great question. We always attach the strap to the lens only as the camera and 400 mm is perfectly balanced that way. If they are not balanced I would opt for the lens and body combo 👍🏻

[@colpage4030]

@@danwillis_photography thanks Dan about to order Speedi Gimbal the magnetic one and a window mount

[@danwillis_photography]

@@colpage4030 make sure you use the discount code ’Pops’

[@ianwilsonwildlifephotography]

Another fantastic video Dan and what a stunning bird. Defo one for the list along with the stoat. 👍 would you mind sharing where you get all your camo clothing from. Thanks Ian

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Ian, really appreciate it. They camo suit is from Decathlon 👍🏻

[@ianwilsonwildlifephotography]

@@danwillis_photography thanks for letting me know Dan. Think I’ll look at investing. 👍

[@michaelwallwork7482]

Great video Dan. I've spent many a pleasant hour up there with those owls. It's a treat just to watch them, even if you don't take any pictures. Bye the way, don't want to sound a clever dick, but I have to correct you. It was a weasel you saw. 👍

[@danwillis_photography]

It most definitely was a weasel. Thanks very much Michael, really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@DorothyCooper-l9j]

What type of Monopod base stand do you and Pops use please?

[@danwillis_photography]

Pops uses a Benro machine 3 and I use a Manfrotto video monopod 👍🏻

[@DorothyCooper-l9j]

Thanks for getting back to me. My partner bought the Speedi gimble and also liked the bases you use. Love your channel and look forward to Sundays. Going to go to see the kite feeding at Dumfries shortly and some of the private hides next year. Cheers.

[@danwillis_photography]

@@DorothyCooper-l9j you will have an amazing time, I have a video of Bellymack Farm Red Kite feeding centre coming very soon 👍🏻

[@DorothyCooper-l9j]

@@danwillis_photography 👍

[@ianwarren7815]

Another great video Dan. The tail looked a bit short for a stoat, are you sure it wasn’t a Weasel

[@photography-guy5076]

Yeah great to see both these. I was thinking the same about the stoat or weasel, also it doesnt have the black tip on its tail as stoats do. Hard to tell though

[@danwillis_photography]

It was a weasel you are spot on mate. Thanks very much, really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much, really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@ianwarren7815]

@@danwillis_photography 👍love you videos mate and especially when pops is with you.

[@patricianadarajah6833]

You should use your beautiful photos for the thumbnails instead of Ai

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks for your thoughts on the thumbnails 👍🏻

[@peakadventures_]

Can I come out with you one day please? I don't want to be in a video though or mentions

[@danwillis_photography]

I’m sure we can organise something mate 👍🏻

[@neilcole3406]

Certainly beautiful creatures, don’t seem to get these owls down south!

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Neil, really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@jonpridham7134]

Really enjoyed this (and your three hide series). Some great images and always nice to see Pops; you complement each other wonderfully. But please, please lose the AI thumbnails!

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Jon, really appreciate it. Thanks for your thoughts on the thumbnails 👍🏻

[@nedkelly840]

AI thumbnail? Unsubscribed.

[@danwillis_photography]

@@nedkelly840 sorry you feel that way about the thumbnail, I’m guessing if you unsubscribed based on that alone you didn’t really enjoy the videos?

[@nedkelly840]

@@danwillis_photography The videos are excellent and your photographs make for a far better thumbnail. I'm not against AI, but there's a place for it. Thanks for taking time to reply. Sorry.

[@danwillis_photography]

@@nedkelly840 I take onboard people’s opinions and appreciate you sharing yours 👍🏻

[@johngunning2123]

Excellent footage and photographs. I think the first Owl in the video is a juvenile. It hasn't developed the long ears yet. The second bird looks to be an adult? The Stoat was a magnificent find! Lancashire weather is not the best but it really has some great spots for wildlife photography. 👍

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much John, really appreciate it and thanks for your thoughts on owls 👍🏻

[@robbrackimp]

Stunning stills and video Dan and Pops, very alert to catch the flight departure stills! 👏

[@danwillis_photography]

Cheers Rob, really appreciate it mate 👍🏻

[@sbphotography3751]

Terrific video - nothing beats being outdoors enjoying the beauty of nature

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much, really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@Seemples]

Fantastic images and footage,Dan.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much, really appreciate it 👍🏻