Red Squirrel Photography

[@SpottedThroughLens]

Finally managed to to visit the reds whilst on our holiday to the lakes. This truly is a magical place I also spent time in the woodland. I managed two afternoons, one by myself and one with my son. He thoroughly loved it. Great info to help me get some results I’m really happy with.

[@danwillis_photography]

I’m glad you had some fantastic encounters in this wonderful place. Really pleased that you found the video useful. All the best 👍🏻

[@allanternent8862]

Another great video and pictures

[@danwillis_photography]

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

[@EmmasNatureEscapes]

I really enjoyed your video. It has such a peaceful and relaxing vibe, beautifully connected to nature. 💚 You got my subscription!

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Emma I really appreciate it 😊

[@desmondmaguire8955]

Fantastic as usual Dan! Red Squirrels are one of my favorite animals to photograph. They are making a comeback here in Ireland due to the re-introduction of the Pinemartin to help curtail the population of Grey Squirrels. Cheers Des

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Des, I genuinely think that Pine Martens are definitely a solution to the grass and sits much better with me morally. Great to hear that they are making a comeback in Ireland mate 👍🏻

[@bri7530]

Class again Dan..thoroughly enjoyed that 👌

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much, I really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@ScottRitchie-bw9ls]

A lovely serene way to end my day. And educational to boot. The tragedy of exotics! I hope you can keep the greys, and the pox, away.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Scott, I really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@MarinCTC]

Great video I’d be amazed too if I saw a red in the lakes! Thing is finding them

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much. Check out the website below for locations, you’ll definitely find them 👍🏻 www.penrithredsquirrels.org.uk/red-squirrels/red-squirrel-locations/

[@sheila4254]

Great video! It's fantastic to see you back capturing these beautiful red squirrels. The shots are amazing as always! It's a shame about the impact of grey squirrels on the native population. The spread of squirrel pox is a real concern. Hopefully, conservation efforts can help protect these precious creatures. Thanks for sharing your passion for wildlife photography!

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks as always Sheila, I really appreciate your comment and continued support 😁

[@user-stupotts]

Brilliant as usual.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Stu, I really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@KaySimpson-y8r]

Dan, loved watching your channel on the Red Squirrels. It’s becoming my go to channel in the morning. You have captured their beauty in such a way that it shows their bulging eyes, their delicate movement, superb colours and the fineness of their tails. If it wasn’t for your videos I would never get the opportunity to see these squirrels in what is our own backyard (so to speak). Thank you.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks Kay, what a wonderful comment to read. I really appreciate it 😁

[@VABrowneMDPhD]

Another wonderful adventure! Beautiful images!

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much, I really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@richardchew1767]

Another thoroughly enjoyable and informative video from you Dan. You looked really chilled out there lying on the ground 🙂 I don’t really like the word “cute” when describing wildlife but I think I could make an exception for Red Squirrels 🙂 …. and Hazel Dormice 🙂 Whilst you haven’t given the location for your Lake District shoot, which I do understand, you did put me on to the Dingle NR in Llangefni which I visited for the very first time this May during my annual trip to Wales (thank you again). Interestingly, most of the Red Squirrels that I have seen in northern Europe are much darker than UK animals and more grey/black than red. It is so sad and distressing to realise that squirrel pox is still having such a devasting impact on the already range-restricted Red Squirrel

[@danwillis_photography]

I'm glad that you enjoyed the Dingle. Thanks very much for your continued support Richard I really do appreciate it 😊

[@TrevorBevan-c2n]

Superb images Dan!

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Trevor, I really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@adrian-l1r5e]

great video and great shots

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Adrian, I really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@craigmaisfield3247]

Brilliant mate. Great spot this mate.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Craig, I really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@glennhunt3595]

I know videography is the main content on most of the wildlife photographers channels these days , but the stills that you dropped into the video along the way for me just gave it that little bit extra - a very nice selection Dan. . ( No criticism intended just a personal thought on the subject). Look forward to more content. 👍

[@danwillis_photography]

No criticism taken at all Glenn, I am a photographer and so appreciate that you have made that comment mate. All the very best 👍🏻

[@jonward1987]

Superb as always Dan, you've got some stunning Images there!! Keep em coming, love this channel👌

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Jon, I really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@andywhiteside16]

what an absolutely brilliant watch this was and your right what a beautiful little animal they are

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Andy, I really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@seandavis6458]

As usual great video. Red squirrels are amazing.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Sean, I really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@tonyw3250]

I'm from the Lake District originally and used to see them as a kid, Next time I'm over from OZ i'm 100% going to see them. Great video Dan and thanks for sharing your passion

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Tony, I really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@rikarthur8969]

Monday morning, perfect for a little vicarious mindfulness. Lovely video Dan, so great to see them doing well in the Lake District, my favourite site has now got the dreaded squirrel pox so I’ll keep my fingers crossed for all the other sites. Donations to Red Squirrel protection groups are well spent

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Rik, I really appreciate it. I 100% agree with you about donations to the Red Squirrel protection groups 👍🏻

[@joncothranphotography9375]

Squirrels are such fun to watch. We have Gray Squirrel and Fox Squirrel here in the Southern US. Great video! Thanks!

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Jon, I really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@SeanDArcy-e5q]

Dan just a pointer I have been told in the past that monkey nuts are not an ideal food for the red squirrels you should probably be using hazelnuts :-)

[@mickbear413]

Yeh. I was told that, by one of the Rangers in Anglesey North Wales

[@alunlambert7456]

Fantastic vlog Dan, and such a fantastic spot, looking forward to going when the leaves drop for some more light

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks Sean, you are right if they have a diet of only peanuts it can lead to a calcium deficiency. However if the peanuts are part of a varied diet they are not bad for the squirrels and are actually used by the rangers in the Penrith area. Hazelnuts are always a preferred food source as it is more natural 👍🏻

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Alun, I really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@malcolmdonnison3987]

I feed my reds walnuts Halves and whole , hazel nuts , almonds and banana chips and they love them . ❤

[@AlexMcDougallPhotography]

Excellent, I'm up in the lakes next week, might have to pay a visit. Also might get to allan bank in grasmere. Thanks

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Alex, I really appreciate it 👍🏻 Let me know how you get on.

[@AlexMcDougallPhotography]

@@danwillis_photography will do mate, thanks.

[@andrewmilne3031]

Fantastic foties Dan, as usual. You really have come on in your presenting skill and the sharing of your knowledge. 😀😀. Totally agree with you on the management of the grey squirrels.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Andrew, I really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@MeneerMX]

brill work, pls keep inspiring and educating us all. Thanks

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much, I really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@robhowardphotography6439]

Hi Dan, superb video mate ! Some stonking pics and lovely location.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Rob, I really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@chrismc2090]

Great video Dan, lovely little creatures the Reds are, its good that there are a number of groups helping protect them. Been to that location a few times myself, great place for photographing the Red Squirrels. 😊

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Chris, I really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@RobertArundell-u3r]

🎉Great video again Dan. Never photographed Red Squirrels myself. Nice to see them in their natural surroundings. Rob Arundell

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Rob, I really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@johngunning2123]

Great spot. I spent three or four hours there whilst I was in the UK. At one stage we had five red squirrels around us. Some good points about the use of different metering modes. I tend to use spot metering all the time but I'll definitely have a play with alternative modes now. I see you managed to photograph the Long-eared Owl. What a stunning bird they are!

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks John, the LEO are certainly a beautiful bird and one I will be going back to visit very soon. All the best mate 👍🏻

[@heatherjacobs1052]

Another great set of images Dan. Red squirrels are so cute

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Heather, I really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@jeanlouis83]

❤❤❤

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much, I really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@amg247]

Great stuff, I Reds for the first time this week at Yorkshire Arboretum. They are wonderful to watch and photo

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Dave, I really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@johnhjic2]

Hello Dan, There is a place in North Yorkshire I go the take images of the Red squirrels. I find them so fast and inquisitive. The little thing go running into my camera bag and all around. they are so much fun but very quick. If face I only user a 300mm PF lens to fill the frame and then they are so close you can not focus on them, (Well you can just take a time)

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much John, I really appreciate it 👍🏻 If you wanted to share that location to my email ([e-mail]) I'd really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@mickbear413]

Awesome video mate. I,ve been where you are, and like you, I was blown away.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Mick, I really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@markshen3280]

You should also visit California, USA to spot the California Grey Squirrels, Golden Mantel Squirrels, and Chipmunks as well.

[@danwillis_photography]

I would absolutely love to visit the USA 🤩

[@TheGavner1]

Fantastic video Dan thanks for sharing , Been to this location myself before amazing place a real gem. I was hoping to see some pictures of them leaping the stream maybe more suited when the light is better!

[@danwillis_photography]

That is definitely a project for when the trees have lost their foliage and there is more light available. Thanks very much, I really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@garywebster8355]

Fantastic. 😊

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Gary, I really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@ianwilsonwildlifephotography]

That was just fantastic Dan, what an experience! Also coincidental that’s you’ve shown this today as I finally managed to photo my first ever red squirrel this morning here in Northumberland albeit on a dedicated squirrel feeder but was so chuffed to finally bag it. Next time I go back will defo take on board your comments about metering mode and creating perches. 👍

[@danwillis_photography]

I'm so pleased that you have managed to get a shot of a red squirrel, they are fantastic subjects to photograph. Thanks very much Ian, I really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@ianwilsonwildlifephotography]

@@danwillis_photography thanks for that Dan. Also many congratulations on reaching 6k subscribers, it’s fully deserved. You are a fantastic photographer and I always find your videos enjoyable and informative. Keep up the great work. 👍👏👏

[@danwillis_photography]

Cheers mate, I really appreciate your continued support 👍🏻

[@phil.eastwood]

Another great vlog, and another fantastic location for wildlife, hope to get there one day...let's hope the other population recovers soon

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Phil, I really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@phil.eastwood]

Finally made it, just need a much better lens and camera as the light levels are pushing really high ISOs. might rent kit and visit again...

[@danwillis_photography]

Worth a visit in the winter when the trees have lost their leaves, much more light available then 👍🏻

[@phil.eastwood]

@@danwillis_photography will need to be end of October / Early November as got a couple of weeks in the Far East planned and no real time to get back there before then...but thanks for the advice...

[@danwillis_photography]

@@phil.eastwood have a fantastic trip 👍🏻

[@DaveSandell-w6r]

Brilliant Dan love the red squirrel shame about the disease with the greys 👍🏻👍🏻

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Dave, I really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@malcolmdonnison3987]

Get involved with the preservation if these fantastic beautiful creatures. I have a small colony in Co Durham that I and two friends look after by dispatching any Grey's that are seen in the immediate area . ❤❤

[@paulcbennettphotography7959]

Lovely watch again Dan 👌😊

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Paul, I really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@johnflanagan44]

Absolutely fantastic vlog dan. Im hoping to try again very soon 😂.it a shame what can happen to the red 🐿 we need to help then as much as we can . Just spectacular images

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much John, I really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@JohnLyes-h2q]

Hi Dan loved your video on red squirrels. Wednesday 14th of August I was on loch Shiel and got some great white tailed eagle photos. It was down to your video that you done on loch shiel

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much John, I really appreciate it and I'm glad that the Loch Shiel video inspired you to take a trip 👍🏻

[@raffscallion6639]

Hi Dan, do you shoot a Z9? What’s your camera skin plz? Btw would exposure compensation achieve the same effect as changing to spot metering on the squirrel?

[@danwillis_photography]

I do shoot a Nikon Z9, the silicon case is from Amazon, linked below www.amazon.co.uk/easyCover-Compatible-Mirrorless-Camouflage-Protective/dp/B0B5XBNNXL/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3LGRGNL1ZWM28&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Qfs70Vw97YykOtVJlKBb3VpSBQoUvZvC7J-4xOZJ94P70E0CmmnBySN7t7YLn_qTTIdgLcpcFmT2FcXTQ_aybpNt6k4nBicdggTma1CDV7ysm0JrGkRkaaurgvNfOLd8n_-nyOjX_kcFccX9O9A7NlzmwlmYhNsxXIfPLIplI2n6dVs8xV5Bnfj3DZZM2oOidxVOzkLIsME2k11oBZrXpfyaymDxbdGtkwgg9-bRNz8.xf9tbW4iuVlhLlfEsxcnoQnsXf_h4KrqMdm01VULJbI&dib_tag=se&keywords=nikon+z9+silicone+cover&qid=1725813999&sprefix=nikon+z9+silic%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-6 Exposure compensation will have a similar effect to the metering modes I have suggested I think. Cheers 👍🏻

[@russellwebb3672]

Only live an hours drive from there, this time of year they look good but not at there best, better in Winter time when they have the tuffs on the ears more pronounced.

[@danwillis_photography]

I completely agree, they look so much better in the winter time with those cute ear tufts 👍🏻

[@lrc500w]

Great video m8. Have you watched dani connor wild video where she photograph sleeping red squirrels uts a great video

[@danwillis_photography]

Off your recommendation I have just watched it and what an incredible video it was, thanks for suggesting it mate 👍🏻