BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY - HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH BUZZARDS & BIRDS OF PREY | From a Hide | Canon Prime Lens 500mm

[@martynhall1752]

Hi Richard that was fantastic vlog all those Buzzards in one place, I’ve never seen so many in place the footage you got was truly remarkable, they are a fabulous bird to watch 23 Buzzards in one place wow, I know i said it earlier but that footage was amazing and photos were truly stunning, eight hours in the hide has really paid off well done for producing a fantastic video and thank you for sharing it with us truly amazing Richard.all the best Martyn p.s can’t wait for the review of R3 😀

[@RichardBirchett]

Hi Martyn, It really was amazing to see so many in such concentration, I log and study my local population and wonder how many have migrated here from overseas! Hardcore 8 hours in the hide but it was totally worth it, and it went quickly as I was certainly keeping myself busy, lol... Yep, it's on its way.... looking forward to the new tech! Cheers R 👍

[@matthewwenham5486]

Brilliant to see the interactions between the buzzards and your enjoyment too!

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks very much Matthew, glad you enjoyed it. Cheers Rich 👍

[@Rob.1340]

Fantastic. Thank you. What a brilliant day in the field. All the very best. Thanks again. Cheers. 👍📷😎

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Rob, it really was a totally worth cold feet and hands, lol... Cheers R

[@lisabirdluvr9742]

Richard,, this has to be my favorite video of yours. Awesome😀😀

[@RichardBirchett]

Hi Lisa, thats great to hear thanks very much, it was an amazing day with the Buzzards, may have to go again with my new kit! Cheers R 👍

[@marksymonds8477]

Great video of the buzzard’s Richard,👍

[@RichardBirchett]

Hi Mark, thanks very much indeed it was such an enjoyable day! Cheers R 👍

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

Fantastic video Richard. Brilliant stills and footage. What a lot of buzzards, fantastic find. All the best, Steve.

[@RichardBirchett]

Cheers Steve, Buzzard overload for sure, lol.... Such a great day in the cold! Thanks for checking it out mate. Cheers R 👍

[@nickbirchett3508]

Amazing number of Buzzards how lucky was that?enjoyed it very much ,interesting to see how the one dining on the prey shrouds it while eating to keep the others off,fantastic !!

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks very much for watching, it was an amazing day! And like you've said so many Buzzards in one place! Amazing.. She was defending the prey very well, lol.. Thanks M

[@matthewcottrell7482]

Absolutely love this one Richard

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks very much Matthew, Glad you enjoyed it. All the best R 👍

[@littlemike50]

Excellent bit of work again Richard, loved the challenge video and stills, the first challenge made me smile a bit when she was knocked off her spot recomposed herself looked down and you could feel her thinking wheres it gone, excellent 1st class, Buteo overload Never, all the best, Mike...

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Mike, great to hear from you. I must admit it was very comical to watch at times and she certainly kept it all to herself only allowing others a look in when it was nearly all gone, lol. I just love Buzzards, always around to keep me entertained! Cheers R 👍

[@paulturner5035]

Richard, we'll worth the patience great photos.

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Paul, great day and such a superb memory of such beautiful birds. Cheers R 👍

[@craigmaisfield3247]

Absolutely brilliant mate. Really enjoyed that. Some welcome images you got their too. My Owl Sukie watched it too in full defence mode. 😆

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Craig, I had such a cracking day and the weather was amazing! Bless Sukie, I bet she wasn't best pleased, lol... Amazing to think an Owl watched my video, got to be a first! Cheers R

[@KGsPhotography]

Wow Richard so many Buzzards how amazing was that. Excellent images and footage from a really productive day. Well done mate. Cheers Keith 👍

[@RichardBirchett]

I know Keith, such a stroke of luck there, it was like a Buzzards Holiday, amazing just to be amongst them and the weather was amazing! The old 5D 3 did a cracking job! All the best R 👍

[@Lez325]

Beautiful light early morning too- Nice video Richard :)

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Les, so many Buzzards! Amazing day.. Cheers R

[@robbieallcock]

Some quality buteo buteo shenanigans there Rich! Quality film and stills - really love the ones protecting the meal and also the symmetrical / mirror image ones, great stuff👍

[@RichardBirchett]

Lol, Cheers Rob it certainly was Buzzard Shen! Top day and some really nice shots! Quite comical at times!! Cheers Rich 👍

[@bestpix100]

Great video Richard, really lucky with the wood pigeon.. fortune favours the brave. Hopefully the R3 won't be long.

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks very much, that was lucky! next time it will be worms at a distance, lol... Yep it's on it way so vlog out on it soon. Cheers R

[@steves8661]

What a great day they sure got everything from that pigeon R3 has arrived whoo hoo looking forward to seeing what you think of it and the 100-500

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Steve, amazing day and yes nothing wasted there! Can't wait for the R3 and lens, can't remember when I was last this excited, lol... Hope it lives up to it!! Cheers R 😀👍

[@tintin69rr]

That’s amazing would love to see something like that

[@RichardBirchett]

It was an incredible sight to see so many birds, hoping for the same this year 👍

[@WildscaperPhotography]

I've never seen more than three in a single location. Usually parents and a fledged chick. To have 9 or 10 is incredible!

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks for watching, If my memory serves me correctly I think I am saw in excess of 20+ individuals in the end! Amazing. Cheers Rich 👍

[@adrianmoore4690]

great shots and great video Richard

[@RichardBirchett]

Glad you enjoyed it Adrian, all the best R 👍

[@mustafakasapoglu]

Richard, what an exitement you brought in to my room. Wooow, man!. you did a great and amazing job. But needless to say, it could have been fantastic to see if would have chance to show what was going out. So another 2nd gopro like camera to show out would be amazing to tell the story. I also appreciate, without seeing but listening through your words, a kind of a mysterious atmosphere behind and was increasing the excitement. My favourate is 15:52 dual head. Like the ikons used for many flags & to symbolize the independence and power. Thanks for your effords, and can't wait to see the next.

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks very much Mustafa, its really great to hear you enjoyed it! Nice tip on the 2nd GoPro I might just look into that! Also that's one of my favourite bits, great minds think alike, lol. My pleasure and thanks for checking it out. Cheers R 👍

[@andywilson3381]

Amazing Richard great stuff well done!!

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks very much Andy, great day! Loving all your recent pics on Instagram, keep up the good work. Cheers R👍

[@sarahkeast2943]

Great piece. Get some battery heated socks, they are game changers!

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks very much Sarah, they sound awesome I will have a look for them online. Cheers for the Tip. All the best R 👍

[@alandearson1270]

Great vlog again

[@RichardBirchett]

Cheers Alan, much appreciated. All the best R 👍

[@elinavtithanos6270]

Hi mr. Richard beautiful video,nice the places you visit have a lot green.But your 2 dogs are very beautiful and sweets!These animals the🦅 are beautiful but and dangerous i think.The 🕊️ are so nice.. because are babies! Thank you for this video!

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks very much Evelina, very kind of you to say! I feel very lucky to live in a green and beautiful land. My pleasure, all the best R 😀

[@nickclaytonphotography]

Absolutely awesome mate! Stunning captures & a great vlog on a tricky subject. Excellent stuff, really enjoyed that & it must have been awesome for you that close to them from behind the lens. Well done, look forward to your next vlog 👌👏👏👏

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Nick, I must admit I had to be very quiet! They did hear the shutter at times but still they let me in to their world for the day so I was really pleased to share the time! Thanks for watching mate, all the best R 👍

[@nickclaytonphotography]

@@RichardBirchett Yeah but what a sound the 5D shutter makes! So much nicer than my 80D. Fantastic experience for us, the viewers, must’ve been just awesome for you sat there. 👌👏👏👏

[@leehanley71]

Rich, just watched this, awesome filming Mate. Wow all them buzzards at once wow. Fab images indeed 📸

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Lee, never have I seen so many in one place! I'm hoping to head back to the same field again next month! Thanks, my backup 5D Mk 3 produces some great images. Thanks Rich 👍

[@leehanley71]

@@RichardBirchett Absolutely Mate, awesome images from your 5D 👍🏽📸

[@mrnice6598]

Fantastic video as always looking forward to your videos this year.. hi from Gibraltar

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Dave, lovely of you to say! Great to have you watching from Gib, always brings back so many memories of my days in the Royal Navy! Don't miss running the rock though, lol.... See you next time R 👍

[@SwanSycorax]

Superb. Really enjoyed this video. I must get to know my local farmers!!!

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks very much Brian, worth asking! I usually find they are more than happy to help out, and it's an extra pair on eyes watching out for their livelihood. All the best R 👍

[@garylancelles6666]

Cracking vlog Richard ,the Buzzard often overlooked but a stunning bird .

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Gary, they are indeed but such a pleasure watching them for 8 hours, I learnt so much more about them! Cheers R 👍

[@JPLamoureuxsTravels]

Absolutely epic Buzzard action buddy! There's Something about a BOP mantling over its prey eh, great stuff! And HORAYYYY the R3 nice one buddy! I just got the Mk 3 x2 tele 🙄lol I'm blaming you for that one! 😂😂.... JP

[@RichardBirchett]

Yep, I totally agree it almost looks prehistoric, lol.. It's about time, should be arriving next week! So shortly after, lens on and out I go! Lol, always good to get new gear my friend, lol.. Cheers R 😂👍

[@simonbriggsQCB]

Fantastic vlog Richard, one of my favourite birds of prey. Your going to have some amazing photos to always remind you of this day.

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Simon, I was so pleased with the images the 5D 3 produced, always a memory behind the picture. All the best R 👍

[@steveford6900]

Amazing. I love to see buzzards but to watch what you have captured in this vlog must be a once in a lifetime experience.

[@RichardBirchett]

Cheers Steve, it was such a great day! Probably never get 23 in one place again, lol! All the best R 👍

[@deerohdeer8000]

Thumbs up 👍 61!!!! Fantastic behaviour never seen anything like it on buzzards before!! And 23 unreal !!! Love the sequence of filming , love how the female hunches her wings out to cover the food she’s eating!! I once saw a Morph buzzard feeding on worms in a field again at that time didn’t realise they eat worms !! Again great photo captures!! Job done !! great feeling I bet , knowing you went out to get those shots & you got them in the bag ! Even though your feet felt like ice cubes 🧊!! Cheers again! Craig

[@RichardBirchett]

Cheers Craig, it was incredible to see so many and at such close range! I learnt a lot about Buzzard behavior that day, which is always a massive bonus, just to sit and watch things unfold in front of you is superb. Earth worms make up a great deal of their diet in the winter, but I think the pigeon went down a treat! It was such a great day, I'm probably heading back there with the R3 to put it through its initial test! Yep, cold feet, totally worth it..😂👍

[@derekflynnsnr]

Super Vlog Richard, I love it when a plan comes together

[@RichardBirchett]

Cheers Derek, not always the case but you and Hannibal Smith could not have said it better, lol.. Cheers R 👍😂

[@j30roth]

What a superb day out for you, a bit of know how and a bit of recon with top tier results. As someone who is passionate about birds of pray I would have been quite happy to just sit a watch with a pair of binos for the day. A joy to watch mate 👍

[@RichardBirchett]

Hi Jon, it was superb to see so many and the behavior was quite comical at times! I am with you there, since being without my main outfit I spend an awful lot of time out with just my bins watching wildlife, and like you say the recce work is part and parcel of good wildlife photography. Really appreciate it. Cheers mate:-) 👍

[@alisonmeagor2355]

Oh my goodness,fantastic!!! 🥰Buzzards are my favourite bird,wonderful photos,must get one. Well done you for staying so long,definitely worth it.Will be waiting to see what comes out next,hopefully with your new camera.🤞🏻🥰

[@RichardBirchett]

Great choice Alison they are fantastic birds and often overlook as they are seen very often, although not it that concentration! It was probably something I won't witness again! Thanks, new kit due to arrive this week, I'm keeping my fingers and toes crossed! Thanks again R 👍

[@balgavieslochospreys6836]

Cracking video Richard, glad to see you have finally got the new camera & lens, all the best and look forward to seeing how they all perform :-), cheers, Darren.

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Darren, great day! It's on its way so sometime next week it will be in my hands, hopefully!!!! Never say never! Postal systems not always reliable, lol Cheers R😂👍

[@robshipman7242]

Another amazing vlog Richard you really do know how to make us jealous. I am lucky to see two at the same time but that's in the air never able to get them perched . Thank you

[@RichardBirchett]

Lol, thanks Rob it was a special day with the Buzzards, unlikely to be repeated in such concentration! To be honest that really isn't the Norm but I'll take it!! All the best R 👍

[@leemanton3169]

Another great vlog with some crackin footage and images, also wow 23 buzzards in one field very lucky. Buzzards are in my top 2 favourite birds of prey along with the red kite. Great to hear you now have the new setup looking forward to see what you get with it this year.

[@RichardBirchett]

Cheers Lee, it was a great day albeit a bit on the chilly side! 23 really is such a great number, no wonder they are now our most common bird of prey, good choice you've got to love a Red Kite! Yes, can't wait for it to arrive sometime next week, then hopefully a Vlog shortly after all being well! Thanks again R 👍

[@CamillaI]

Buzzards are one of my rare photographed birds of prey despite being so common throughout the UK, they are so shy ! My friends hide in the New Forest. He has got some amazing baited shots ! Redpoll and Siskins are in to at the moment, so you have inspired me to get in a session ! Good video Richard !

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Mark, I was so lucky with them, since been back and they are still there but not in such concentration! It's nice to hear some inspiration has come across, best of luck with getting some shots, I look forward to seeing how you get on! Cheers R 👍

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Mark, I was so lucky with them, since been back and they are still there but not in such concentration! It's nice to hear some inspiration has come across, best of luck with getting some shots, I look forward to seeing how you get on! Cheers R 👍

[@liam2hil]

Given my photography interest is aviation I couldn’t help but hear the Merlin helicopter as you were surveying the field around the 2 minute mark 😂

[@RichardBirchett]

Lol… well heard! I live right near RNAS Culdrose so if it’s not a Merlin it’s a Hawk flashing up! The amount of times I’ve had to redo sections due to A/C noise! 😂👍

[@liam2hil]

@@RichardBirchett Haha, I'm in Dorset so similarly surround by helicopters out of RNAS Yeovilton, Yeovil or Portland. Can't grumble though. I'm a bit short on jets which I why I'm currently in East Anglia taking photos at RAF Mildenhall and Lakenheath

[@RichardBirchett]

@@liam2hil fair one, enjoy your time there and hope you get some great shots 👍

[@Walkinginthewoods]

Nice film Richard

[@RichardBirchett]

Cheers, great to finally have the kit! 😀😀👍

[@JohnFormstone]

Wow! What a day, Some fantastic images and footage Richard. Great to see you back and already looking forward to seeing how you get on with your new gear. Cheers mate. 👍

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks very much John, it was a fantastic day and I learnt so much about them that I never knew which was fantastic! You can watch Wildlife for an hour and learn quite a bit but watch them for 8 hours you can learn so much more! Probably a bit like camera trapping, learning behavior when they don't no you are there! New gear hopefully tomorrow!!! Fingers crossed, just a little bit excited! All the best, will catch up on your latest this week. Cheers R 👍

[@timfishy]

Great shots! - Why did I sell my 5D Mkiii

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Tim, Such a great camera! And at high ISO still produces such a great images! Cheers R 👍

[@darrenchesworth]

Great vlog Richard with a wonderfully bird very enjoyable, looking forward to what you think of the r3 and the rf 100-500, thank you and happy photography

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Darren, it was such an enjoyable day, just didn't know which way to look at times, lol... Still I was pleased with the shots and most of all the experience watching them. Me too, its been a long time coming but it's in transit to me with a slight delay but next week all being well! 😀👍

[@doug11127]

Wow what a great video Richard, thank you 🙏 I know that feeling when all you want to do is get warm and eat but something keeps you there to get more great shots/video. Still impressed at the video and images from the 5D3. Still a great camera, my wife won’t part with hers. All the best Doug

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Doug it's my pleasure and glad you enjoyed it. Yep, I was a little hungry but after a while and after all the action I totally forgot about it! It really did produce some fine images and the video was really quite useable which was nice, I don't blame her! Cheers R 👍😀

[@PinfoldPhotographic]

A wonderful video ,and I hope your new camera gear treats you well! My favourite type of bird has to be birds of prey. I too experienced buzzards and red kites socialising and it truly is an amazing experience to witness in front of your very eyes :) All the best

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks very much, it was so special to spend time with them and I learnt so much more about there behavior! Red Kites and such amazing birds too just don't see enough of them here in the SW of the UK! Fingers crossed it will be here this week! Cheers R 👍

[@graemehogg4465]

Great vid Rich as usual. How lucky to have that many Buzzards at one time the most Ive seen together is three or four. It really makes so worthwhile when you get a day like that as the cliche goes" you get out what you put in", fair play to you mate chuffed for you. Glad the R3 is on its way the Mk 3 sounded like a shotgun 😂 fair play though mate it was very good quality for a six year old camera. Anyhow mate look forward to future vids with the R3 take care stay safe. 👍

[@RichardBirchett]

Hi Graeme, you are right on all counts, it doesn't always work in your favour but when it does you've got to take advantage of it! Lol, yes a bit noisy but it's taken some cracking shots, very much looking forward to seeing how the R3 will perform! Thanks again R 👍

[@Bluenoteguitar]

Hi Richard, Great video and some absolutely cracking shots. Have you seen the USB handwarmers you can buy on Amazon? My wife bought me a couple for Christmas and they're fantastic. I stick them in my pockets and they last for a good 8hrs, great for warming your hands up between shots. Looking forward to seeing how you get on with the R3.

[@RichardBirchett]

Hi Steve, thanks very much it was a superb day, albeit a little on the cold side! I'll look into them, I should of got some of the gel ones and put them in my wellies but totally forgot! Bad move... Still the USB ones sounds great and a good recycle option! Thanks, hopefully my next vlog on the R3 coming soon. Cheers R 👍

[@sarahbirchett3331]

Lovely footage…..Next time you should get your wifey to pack you some snacks and a brew 😂😘

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks very much, I will ask her but she was fast asleep when I got up, lol... Next time I'll get my order in! x

[@robinbarnes3050]

Absolutely Awesome Richard. Can't believe you had so many birds in one field. Jealous of course, been out three mornings and nothing. But as always you have inspired me to carry on. Who needs a new camera? 👏😄

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Robin, I know, incredible really and just goes to show how well they are doing nationally, a very adaptable bird which has become easily our commonest bird of prey. Very true about new tech, the D3 takes great images and acceptable video at 1080p 30! Still I miss the slow mo and with a silent shutter will make it a sure game changer. Thanks again R 👍

[@stevecolwill9761]

Wow, definitely one of your best, Richard! Fair play for staying out there so long, but so worth it. Lovely to see the interaction between the birds; it must have been amazing to see so many up close. Oh, and I know that feeling well, when you are absolutely starving and think “have I still got a Twix in my bag?” Hope you did and enjoyed it! 😁

[@RichardBirchett]

Hi Steve, great to hear and thanks for saying.I wasn't sure you were still watching the channel but glad to see one of my longest subscribers is still with me, always nice to hear from you. It really was a special day, I know a fair bit about Buzzards but learnt so much more after 8 hours of close observation, great birds and often overlooked. The hunger did becoming a bit of a problem when vlogging as my belly was making the most terrible noises, lol.... Twix was gone! Think my 5 year old might have pinched it, lol... Thanks again, all the best R 😀👍

[@stevecolwill9761]

@@RichardBirchett Not watching? Try and stop me! 🤣 Glad to hear you have, or are soon to get, the R3 and can’t wait to see what you think.

[@RichardBirchett]

@@stevecolwill9761 Thanks Steve, it's on its way! Cheers R

[@scotttilleyphotography]

Great video Richard, extremely jealous. I had a couple of buzzards in the field behind me so have set up a hide and road kill...they've not been seen since!😂 If you could use the packaging from your new kit to box a couple up and post them to Nottinghamshire that would be great. All the best mate👍

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Scott, nightmare!! That's always the way isn't it, frustrating. I am thinking of heading back there next week to try out the new kit, going to find some roadkill and leave it out for them, with that pigeon there made all the difference. I'll do my best mate, not sure it will work, lol... All the best mate. Need to check out the green hair vlog, lol.. Cheers R 👍😂

[@theflyingdutchman7127]

Nice video and Photo’s . It’s a buzzerd show 😂😂

[@RichardBirchett]

Lol, thanks very much! Total Buzzard fest.... 😂👍

[@malcolmnicholson864]

Nice photos, pity about the noisy camera.

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Malcolm, not anymore! 5D3 was tiding me over whilst my R3 was on preorder for ever! Happy silent shooter now 👍

[@NikCan66]

Another tour de force video

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks very much, Cheers R👍

[@larrymccormick3226]

Sorry to say, but these are not Buzzards, otherwise known as Vultures. Those are Hawks, I'm sure. Do the English call Hawks Buzzard ? LarryMac

[@RichardBirchett]

Hi Larry, we call them Buzzards as they are the Buteo race, the only Hawks we have in the UK are SparrowHawk and Goshawk. The word buteo is Latin for a buzzard and it should not be confused with the Turkey vulture, which is sometimes called a buzzard in American English. The Buteo species of Eurasia and Africa are usually commonly referred to as "buzzards" while those in the Americas are called hawks. Hope that helps all the best R 👍