A DAY in the LIFE of a WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER | My favourite bird of prey American Kestrel | Canon R3

[@raymondpenalver7095]

This was so beautiful and so relaxing to watch Richard, so well put together, loved all those stunning images, hope you do another video like this again sometime in the near future, have a great week 👍

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks very much Raymond, glad you found it relaxing and that you enjoyed the images and video. I hope to do a few more like this very soon. You too and thanks again. Rich

[@Rockymtnchick]

Beautiful footage and photos. The perfect relaxing video to go with my coffee after my workout (shovelling the snow off the drive) 😁

[@RichardBirchett]

Wow, great to hear you enjoyed it with your coffee, I've only done 4 Snow clearances so far this winter! Very mild here in Toronto! Cheers Rich 👍

[@paulsrov6758]

Really enjoyed this, more like this please.

[@RichardBirchett]

More to come like that soon Paul, cheers Rich 👍

[@Rob.1340]

Fantastic, cheers Rich. Cracking film. All the best. 👍📷😎

[@RichardBirchett]

Many thanks Rob. glad you enjoyed it. R👍

[@philipculbertson55]

The kestrels really are beautiful birds. We had one in my area in South Carolina last winter but I haven't found one yet this winter.

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Phillip, they are so striking and ones I have now got addicted too, lol.. That's a shame, I thought they would be quite wide spread sown your way? Cheers Rich

[@Bob-oq5du]

Great photography and beautiful vidoeography, I love it!

[@RichardBirchett]

Thank you very much Bob, I'm really glad you enjoyed it. Cheers Rich 👍

[@allenfutrelle9090]

Awesome videography, kudos to the photographer!!

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks very much Allen, really appreciate it. All the best Rich 💪🏻👍

[@PeterLariviere]

That video Richard was exceptional. I look forward to your narration in videos but this nearly 12 minutes of video, photos and music could not have been better.

[@RichardBirchett]

Amazing, really glad you enjoyed it Peter, I get fed up with listening to my voice when editing my films so it's nice to leave it out fro time to time. Cheers R👍

[@BrentHall]

Loved this one.

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks mate👍

[@deerohdeer8000]

Stunning captures !!! Really done so well in a short time there in Canada 🇨🇦!!! Mate in a word CLASS!!👏🏻🎥🎥🎥👍👍

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks very much mate, always enjoy your comments. Hope you are keeping well and managing to get out. Cheers R👍

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

Great number of bird species captured Richard. Nice one. All the best Steve.

[@RichardBirchett]

Many thanks Steve, it was a good day! Much harder in the UK that’s for sure. Cheers Rich 👍

[@mikegillett8203]

Wow! Beautiful images Richard. I can you really conveyed the sense of winter chill too. Excellent stuff. All the best, Mike :)

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Mike, such an amazing birds to photograph, it was a bit chilly but it should be much colder than it is! Maybe late arriving. Cheers R

[@PhilT993]

Nicely done, Richard. It is interesting that the Kestrels were banded.

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Phil, yeah it was a surprise to me to, not always as photogenic but still such an amazing bird! R👍

[@craigmaisfield3247]

Brilliant mate. Loving the Birds of prey near you..

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Craig, some really special birds to see and photograph! Plus they are quite abundant unlike at home. Cheers R👍

[@SkylerHeaton-c2t]

Great presentation lovely video

[@RichardBirchett]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@neilmurphy265]

Another great video thank you, your photography is stunning.

[@RichardBirchett]

Many thanks Neil, very kind of you to say. R👍

[@stefangoldensteinwildlife9929]

Hi Richard. Stunning footage and pictures of the birds. Well done. Greets Stefan

[@RichardBirchett]

Many thanks Stefan, really appreciate that and glad you enjoyed the pictures. All the best Rich👍

[@WildlifePhotographerUK]

beautiful imagery and video once again, you certainly seem to have a lot more wildlife around you in Canada. 👍

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks a lot Ashley, although it's not the most scenic place but it has some great wildlife within it. There is quite a lot inside these small places within the city, and they are sometimes happy with your presence! Makes life a little easier unlike home where you really have to work at it. Cheers Rich 👍

[@camillethompson6686]

Beautiful thank you this was great.

[@RichardBirchett]

You are so welcome Camille, thanks for watching. Rich 👍

[@junebug1553]

I'm guessing you saw that the Kestrel was banded. You really got some pretty shots. I adored the one of the Red-tailed Hawk showing his belly band. Just beautiful. What a great day to get all these awesome sightings.

[@RichardBirchett]

Hi June, yes I did and managed to record all the information so I will report it to the relevant organisation to ID it. I just love the Red Tailed Hawk, such amazing birds and the full adults are so striking. Thanks again Rich 👍

[@chosenbydesign9007]

Watched it on my big TV. Beautiful.

[@RichardBirchett]

Awesome, thanks very much and glad to hear it looked okay on the big screen. Rich 👍

[@marksymonds8477]

Cracking video Richard,great to watch.

[@RichardBirchett]

Glad you enjoyed it Mark, all the best Rich 👍

[@ronallen94]

Loved this video. Atmospheric with just the wind and the birds were fantastic. Thank you for continuing to share your wonderful experiences in Canada.

[@RichardBirchett]

So glad you enjoyed it Ron, sometimes words aren't needed and all you need is Nature. My pleasure and thanks for following my journey. All the best Rich 👍

[@SkylarkFields]

Wonderful footage and image of the kestrel with its catch. The whole thing was brilliant to watch and enjoy - so relaxing to sit in my warm house, listening to the wind whistling on the sound track there! What beautiful birds of prey you have over there.

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks very much, I've been wanting to get a decent Kestrel image ever since I moved here but up until now only distant shots. That's so nice to hear and the thought of your watching from the comfort of your home is great. So many lovely species here and as the weather warms into Spring hopefully so much more. Cheers Rich 👍

[@laurencearnold5822]

Beautifully put together 👍👍

[@RichardBirchett]

Thank you very much Laurence, glad you enjoyed it. All the best Rich👍

[@nickbirchett3508]

Enjoyed very much stunning in flight shots and the long eared were great 👍👍🦅🦅

[@RichardBirchett]

Awesome, thank you Dad. Cheers M👍

[@keithmanning702]

Fantastic video + still images Richard. It was interesting to see the A. Kestrel bobbing its tail up and down while perched, I’ve never seen that before. The light you had was what I prefer for photography, somewhat dull and subdued (I like the way colours present themselves).

[@RichardBirchett]

Many thanks Keith, really glad you enjoyed the images and video. Yes, it was certainly a nice thing to observe especially as the wind was really blowing! Yeah the light was tricky but it's great to work with what you've got. Cheers Rich 👍

[@KGsPhotography]

Great film mate loved that and some stunning footage and images. Looked cold though! Cheers Keith

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Keith, amazing birds the American kestrel. It’s was a bit nippy! Thanks for watching 👍

[@simeonbennettphotography]

Excellent video Richard 👍brilliant photos 🤝

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Simeon, glad you enjoyed it. Cheers Rich 👍

[@darrenchesworth]

Fantastic video Richard, a great series of brilliant shots, all the best for future video's

[@RichardBirchett]

Many thanks Darren, perfect bird to photograph! Shame they all weren't more naturalistic but you can't have it all, lol.. Rich 👍

[@theflyingdutchman7127]

hi Richard great beautiful images again. thanks for sharing that.❤

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks very much, really appreciate it. Cheers R

[@martynhall1752]

Wow Richard that was a truly amazing video, outstanding footage of these birds was remarkable,the northern harrier footage is breathtaking the photos are outstanding, you put that video together with the music was just incredible, this video just made me sit down unwind and chill out thank you Richard for a truly outstanding video. Martyn

[@RichardBirchett]

Glad you enjoyed it Martyn, those Kestrels sure are fun to watch and photograph, the colours are amazing! The Northern Harrier is certainly up there as a special bird, so graceful in flight when hunting. Glad it was lovely and relaxing for you and you were unable to unwind. Cheers Rich 😀👍

[@alisonmeagor2355]

So lovely to watch,relaxing and enjoyable.🥰👍

[@RichardBirchett]

Thank you so much, really glad you enjoyed it. x 🤗

[@Kellysher]

I’ve yet to get a decent shot of a kestrel. I usually spot they far away or way up in the sunny sky. What a beautiful bird! Awesome shots and footage!

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks very much Kelly that's appreciated and such a wonderful looking bird! One of my firm favourites. Thanks again Richard 😀👍

[@stuartphotography1968]

🌬Wind has a energy all of its own, and can be all that is needed

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Stu, makes a change from my voice, lol.. Thanks for watching. R😃

[@sarahbirchett3331]

Loved watching this so nice to see when I’m not at home 😊xx

[@RichardBirchett]

Glad you enjoyed it Darling, see you soon. xx

[@joncothranphotography9375]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks a lot Jon, such amazing birds the American Kessy. Cheers Rich 👍

[@BeauMeagor]

Great presentation lovely video 👍

[@RichardBirchett]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@michaelsaltsman7550]

another lovely video with lots of amazing photos of my favourite birds also have u looked into the canon 200-800mm yet

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Michael, really glad you enjoyed it and they are such a beautiful subject. I've had a go with one but only for a short time, I may borrow one from Canon to do a review on. It's quite heavy compared with the 100-500 but the optics and AF are pretty dam good. Cheers Rich

[@michaelsaltsman7550]

thanks for getting back i have a great following on twitter 16.5k i was cheeky i asked if i could borrow 200-800 was a gatagoric no chance maybe i should start a youtube chnl lol anyway love ur videos keep up the awesome work @@RichardBirchett

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Michael, I always say if you don't ask, you don't get! Lol.. You should do, it's lots of fun but hard work! Thanks it's really appreciated. Cheers R@@michaelsaltsman7550

[@chrisdesmond2240]

Lovely mate ❤👌

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks fella👍

[@MarcSnow1220]

Fantastic video!! And you got stunning photos. Just a curiosity, where is this beautiful place?

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks very much for watching and leaving me a comment. It's a local park to me here inToronto, do you live in Canada? Cheers Rich 👍

[@MarcSnow1220]

@@RichardBirchett Thanks for the response. No, I don't live in Canada, but this summer I should go there on holiday, and I''d like to take some photos of birds and wildlife in general. I was looking for a local guide, maybe paying, but I can't find anyone.

[@BeauMeagor]

Another great video

[@RichardBirchett]

Glad you enjoyed it, all the best M👍

[@colintraveller]

Top Drawer

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Colin, glad you enjoyed it. 👍

[@josephdaigneau430]

Nice video “well done”

[@RichardBirchett]

Many many thanks Joseph😀

[@AB-tn3jd]

Awesome footage. Kestrels are abundant here in southern Ontario, though quite hard to spot if you're not actively looking for them. I usually spot them on roadside fences or wires, looking over a field. It's interesting that the one you captured here was banded, and I wonder how long it's been banded for. I know of certain spots that do the same banding with some owl species like the Northern Saw-Whet, so I guess they must do the same for other birds of prey like Kestrels.

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks very much indeed for watching and for the info on the Kestrels, their habits are very much like our Kestrel back in the UK. Yes, it was a shock to see it banded or as we say in the UK ringed, I'm in the process of finding out all the info on the kestrel, will post my finding on my community page. It makes them slightly less photogenic but great for surveying of the species. Cheers Rich 👍

[@tonyesposito9602]

Great video Richard.

[@RichardBirchett]

Glad you enjoyed it Tony, Cheers R👍

[@Nickkettt]

Great video! Congratulations!!! A Q: What is the name of the gear that you use to hang the camera to your chest ? And is it comfortable to carry in that way the camera and that big lens? I’m looking for a pleasant way to carry the Camera and the big lens…

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks very much for watching Nick. To be honest it's just my fixed tripod foot attached to by chest strap from the bag, with a camera strap round my neck for added security. I aim on getting one from Cotton Carrier at some point soon, check them out as they look great. All the best Rich 👍

[@manmohangour368]

Hey Richard 👋🏻 I'm a beginner photographer I am thinking of buying the canon r7 with rf 100-500. Is it a good combo for bird photography and wildlife photography??? For the long term....?

[@RichardBirchett]

Yes, absolutely it's a great combo and one I use quite a lot of the time. The reach with the crop sensor is such a great addition for birds. Certainly better than the RF 800 f/11 which would be limiting. Cheers R👍

[@grahamtomkins3467]

Did your kingfisher nesting box. In England have any success. Please reply

[@RichardBirchett]

Hi Graham, I always reply to every comment. We installed the kingfisher bank too late in the season last year so we missed out for 2023, but very hopeful this year they will be occupied. Shortly after building the one in the video we build another. So we have two so they can choose, we’ve had visits so all being well, it will happen this year. Cheers Richard

[@grahamtomkins3467]

thank you for your quick reply. What time of year was it . Only because I am doing one next week. 12/2/24.

[@RichardBirchett]

@grahamtomkins3467 no worries, always happy to help. Mid to late April I think so you should be fine👍. Best of luck with yours, be great to see your finished product 👍

[@EricWoodyVariety59]

American kestrels are one of the most difficult raptors to get close to for a decent shot. All falcons are very difficult to get close to as a wildlife photographer.

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Eric, I've always found them to be quite difficult at home and here since I arrived but I was quite well disguised when I was filming them. Cheers R

[@manmohangour368]

Make video of the r7 with rf 800mm

[@RichardBirchett]

Hi, I've already done a short one which can be watched here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXXQgYGJnbihf68si=iFP6NPTMHoKT8VrW