Short-Eared Owls | Eldernell and Woodwalton Pt1 | UK Wildlife and Nature Photography

[@eddiek0507]

Hi Keith, The Owl was settled down for a bit, until evening time I think. Still at least you got a glimpse of it. You will get the photo one day!! Nice to see one even if its only on film... 🙂👍🏻

[@KGsPhotography]

Hi Eddie. Yes I even went back about 5 hours later and it was still in the same place. Don't blame it with that weather!!

[@Rob.1340]

Thank you. 👍📷😎

[@KGsPhotography]

Cheers Rob

[@clivewelch1025]

Hi Keith I will look forward to part 2 I hope that short eared owl was nice and sheltered during those storms, I've never seen one personally and at least you got to see one. Until next time take care and stay safe.

[@KGsPhotography]

Thanks Clive, yes got to see the SEO but a way to go to get a decent image yet. Will try again next year. Take care mate, cheers Keith.

[@Hvitkinn]

There is where digiscoping is coming in handy😀

[@KGsPhotography]

Good point Ron. Thermal scope would be useful also.

[@MartinJSmithPhotographyUK]

Morning Keith, for me Short-Eared Owls keep trying to see one with no luck, the crane I saw a long time ago I think it was in Cambridge like you a long shot and it was only one. Thanks for sharing.👍

[@KGsPhotography]

Thanks Martin. Still have to get a great shot of the SEO but will keep trying.

[@weylintracking-worldwide]

Oh, so high on my wishlists as well Keith... Just keep trying, eventually it will work out :)

[@KGsPhotography]

Thanks Jeroen, I am not one to give up easily 🤣

[@scotttilleyphotography]

I love the first shot of the shortie Keith, nice composition with a more environmental shot and a nice bit of light.👍 Looking forward to part two mate👍

[@KGsPhotography]

Thanks mate. Not the images I was really after but something is better than nothing. Cheers Keith

[@rashmore7237]

That's a good spot Keith.

[@KGsPhotography]

Cheers mate

[@RichardBirchett]

Great work Keith, shame they weren’t playing the game but you’ll get them in the next one. Cheers R

[@KGsPhotography]

Thanks mate but might have to wait another year 😂 cheers Keith

[@nickclaytonphotography]

Nice to see at least one is still there after they cut the grass. I saw 5 there on New Year’s Eve 2021 - that’s so last year! 😂 Nice Keith, look forward to part 2 👏👏👏

[@KGsPhotography]

Thanks Nick. Yes always good to see them but that decent in flight shot still evades me. Cheers Keith

[@NBNatureTrailvan]

Great stuff Keith - shame the Shortie wasn't playing but great spots and wonderful shots!!! And good to see the Cranes too Looking forward to seeing the Marsh Harriers - we watched six last week at Holme Dunes in Norfolk. Not quite Sky Dancing yet, but increasing display flights Thanks for sharing, that looks an interesting site👍👍

[@KGsPhotography]

Thanks Dave. Yes looks like I have to wait another year before trying to get that decent SEO image. The weather took an interesting turn in part 2 😂

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

Hi Keith, cracking birds short eared owls. Got my best shots of shorties a couple of years ago, took about six visits to the same location though. All the best, Steve.

[@KGsPhotography]

Yes great birds mate but looks like I will have to wait until next year to try again for a decent shot. Cheers Keith

[@bedfordlab]

Try ouse fens Keith great place

[@KGsPhotography]

Thanks Shaun, I went there a long time ago for a very brief visit but I think it may have developed more since then. Will add it to the list again, definitely.

[@bedfordlab]

Hi Keith loving the vlogs..I'm in Bedfordshire and never realised all the fantastic locations that are near to me..keep it up great stuff

[@KGsPhotography]

Thanks Shaun. Yes there are some fantastic places on our doorstep. Cheers Keith

[@FollowThomas]

Good try. I think owls don't like strong winds like you said. I've never seen Short-eared Owls hopefully one day. 👍

[@KGsPhotography]

Thanks Thomas. Yes conditions were against me unfortunately. Always good to see though. Cheers Keith

[@ChloeRoseHarrison]

I've just found your channel after seeing you on a podcast, and I am so glad I did. I absolutely love your content, it is so relaxing to watch and great to learn from. I've been trying a local spot near me to try and see some barn owls but no luck so far, I think they may be over wintering elsewhere. I am so glad you had a fruitful trip with the short-eared owl, it was wonderful to see!

[@KGsPhotography]

Thank you Chloe you’re very kind and I appreciate your comment. The Barn Owl is the one of my favourites I really hope that you find it. I’ve been struggling to find any over the winter, I know there’s one in the area but it’s always too dark to photograph it. The Short Eared Owls are great but I still haven’t got the photo I really want of them yet. Enjoy your trips out and look forward to seeing what you come up with. Thanks for watching, cheers Keith.

[@glennhunt2375]

Don't know how far you traveled to that location Keith but have had a few disappointing time's going out to a locations with a hope of seeing something with very limited opportunities these days really dig into the current info. on the net if I plan to travel any distance or alternatively go for a "sure fire" top reserve saves me a lot of self doubt. Hope you meet with success in part 2.👍

[@KGsPhotography]

Less than an hour for me Glen so not too bad at all. I travel that far to go to work every day 😂. I split it into two parts because it was getting a bit long. Cheers Keith

[@CamillaI]

On the list for this year on "Camilla & I" hoping to get all four British owls later in the year with JP Lamoureux in Essex ! Awesome to see one I have seen some great Shortie shots on line ! Emley in Kent seems quite a hotspot ! Awesome to see KG look forward to part 2 !

[@KGsPhotography]

Someone I know has been to Emley for a few days this week and getting amazing images of SEO's. Thanks mate.