WILD WEATHER BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE COAST - SURPRISING RESULTS - DON'T GIVE UP

[@Rob.1340]

Congrats on becoming a granddad. Great film as always. All the best. 👍📷😎

[@simoneardley]

Thanks Rob 👍🏼

[@paulpugh6178]

Hi Simon… great film as always and nice Linnets 😉 congratulations on your new little princess and the Tysties we’re fab. Look forward to the next one… regards from Belgium 👍

[@simoneardley]

Cheers Paul, all the best. Si 👍🏼

[@user-markparker]

Thank God the Z9 is weather sealed. Another great video 👏👏👏👏

[@simoneardley]

Yeh, youre right Mark, the weather sealing is a great feature👍🏼

[@RickTOutdoorAdventure1969]

Brilliant stuff Simon, great footage and a really relaxing watch. Loved it 🙂👍 Atb Rick n Billydog

[@simoneardley]

Thanks Rick, atb. si 👍🏼👊🏼

[@paulbaldwin2290]

Congratulations on new granddaughter ❤️ another good video no lucky gloves😂 well done though Simon nice footage

[@simoneardley]

Cheers Paul, cant believe i forgot the damned gloves🙄 worked out ok in the end 📷🎥

[@scotttilleyphotography]

HaHa, it's like looking in a mirror mate, our long suffering wives!!! If you get the chance Simon Newburgh beach just outside Aberdeen for Eider duck, loads of them a couple of metres away and very tolerant. Lovely group of shots and stunning film mate👍👍

[@simoneardley]

🤣🤣Cheers Scott, yeh I'll bear that location in mind. Love trying to catch the Eiders when theyre feeding on the crabs, shame theyre so twitchy on this coast. All the best, Si 👍🏼

[@pathogan4854]

Beautiful video Si the Music really suited it and top notch Images ! Congratulations and welcome to the world Baby Isla. Take care man.

[@simoneardley]

Cheers Pat, thanks for the kind wishes 👍🏼

[@cliftonwhittaker260]

Some days you get the bear and some days the bear gets you. Still, it was a good video and I'm glad I didn't miss it. Thanks for all your effort, Simon.

[@simoneardley]

Ive not heard that saying before Clifton !! Cheers for watching 😆👀👍🏼

[@glennhunt3595]

Great footage of the Black Guillemot there Simon would have been well pleased to have come away with that clip of vid. only. As you say you've got to be out there for the possibility of that one time shot. Enjoyed the video cheers. 👍

[@simoneardley]

Thanks Glenn, theyre an interesting bird. Hopefully get some flight shots next time as they fly low over the water🤞🏼📷👀

[@johncameron4968]

Another great film, congratulations on the new addition to the family!

[@simoneardley]

Thanks John, appreciate it mate 👍🏼

[@KWTImages]

Great blog as usual mate, looking forward to next one...😊👍👏

[@simoneardley]

Thanks Keith, cheers for watching 👊🏼👀

[@Ericbjohnston5150]

Gotta buy the wee one a toy camera. She could be your sidekick in a few years. She has a built-in teacher.

[@simoneardley]

Haha, I might buy her a Z8. See if she'll lend it me !!😆

[@shaungriffin1968]

Than you Simon, took a lot of ideas and inspiration from that excellent video ...

[@Digg3r]

New subscriber to your channel from the other side of the hill (Yorkshire) and I'm hooked. Im beginning my wildlife photography journey after a being lucky enough to capture footage of local deer and herons one morning and immediately saying to myself I want more of that. Your videos are really informative and great to watch. 👍

[@gwynjames2077]

Great stuff and congratulations on being a grandad. Love the music too.

[@simoneardley]

Thanks Gwyn 👊🏼

[@johnchecketts1732]

Morning Simon mate brilliant video as all ways it did look a bit wet mate but you got some good photos, take care of yourself

[@simoneardley]

Thanks John, four seasons in one day mate!!

[@garywebster8355]

Fantastic has always. 😂

[@simoneardley]

Cheers Gary

[@chriseyre3713]

"It's all about perspective" priceless answer. Keep up the great work 👍

[@simoneardley]

I have a whole book of excuses Chris!!😆

[@MrDAVEcrouchy]

Got one of those matts ordered. One I have barely fits a cheek on it 😂. Great video as always Simon.

[@simoneardley]

Nice one dave, thanks for the custom 👍🏼👊🏼

[@iandanielson5090]

Great video Simon get yourself up to the Northumberland coast fantastic shore birds up here

[@simoneardley]

Its on the list Ian, cheers pal 👍🏼

[@scottlawrancephotography5938]

Great video Simon thankyou.

[@simoneardley]

Cheers Scott 👊🏼

[@Two_weirdos_in_the_world]

Love it! You got some amazing shots there!

[@simoneardley]

Cheers Lou👀👍🏼

[@brianlemke6017]

Very nice shots and footage. First rule of photography, to get the shots - bad or good - we have to show up. Not gorse but here on Vancouver Island we have a similar plant called Scots Broom. It’s invasive and not native to the island and a nasty problem - it’s everywhere. An idiot British army captain, Walter Grant, introduced it to his garden in the mid-1800s. Since then it’s spread over the entire island, parts of the lower mainland and into Washington State. It blooms through May-June and the pollen drives those with allergies, like my son, completely crazy.

[@simoneardley]

We have the same problem over here with Himalayan Balsalm. Its a bloody nightmare. Thanks for the follow Brian 👊🏼

[@phynes6]

Congratulations, Grandad. Yet again, another great video of a quick outing. As you say, you don't have to be a major planned trip. To get some good shots.

[@simoneardley]

Thanks Peter, got to be in it to win it!!😆👍🏼

[@anteater74]

Good advice to keep the camera out....many times have i missed great shots on the way back out the woods to the car 🙈

[@simoneardley]

Yeh Ive been caught out loads of times myself!!

[@RichardBirchett]

Nice one mate! Some cracking birds and regardless of the weather the boy did well! I especially like seeing the plover amongst the Sea Pinks. Congratulations on becoming a Grandad! Top stuff mate, not been but might venture there one day! Top vlogging as always. Rich 👌

[@simoneardley]

Thanks Rich, the Plover are ace arent they. Tons of character, if you get the chance mate get yourself over there. I think youre gonna have enough to explore where youre going though mate 😆 Thanks for watching pal, all the best. Si 👊🏼

[@andywhiteside16]

yes another cracker Simon , I purchased one of those large mats off you brilliant quality can highly recommend one for anyone looking for a good quality mat 👍👍

[@andyheywoodsphotographya-h7913]

Great stuff Simon weather here at the moment is atrocious might as well be shooting at night 😂📸👍

[@simoneardley]

Haha, thats the problem when youre only in a location for a short time. Youve just gotta bite the bullet!!

[@keithhunter6607]

Loving your videos i love Groomsport i only live round the corner Keep up the good videos

[@simoneardley]

Thanks Keith, its a great spot for photography with a wealth of subjects to go at!!

[@adrianmoore4690]

great video great shots

[@simoneardley]

Cheers Adrian 👍🏼

[@garyashford]

ah Groomsport, Orlock Point, Donnaghadee... always rich pickings for me for bird species. Sometimes seals dolphins and otters too.

[@simoneardley]

Brilliant coastline Gary, love it over here👌🏼

[@alasdairmackenzie905]

Congratulations Grandad ! "It's all about perspective" - love it !! Some great shots in horrible conditions. Over in my part of the world we have quite a lot of eider around the coast and they aren't usually that timid of humans - they'll let you get quite close without the need for low-viz and this time last year I was taking them from less than 25 feet on Loch Fleet.

[@simoneardley]

Nice one Alisdair, yeh these were a bit twitchy. If i'd had more time I reckon i'd have got them. Next time eh!!📷👊🏼

[@alanarmer8069]

Another great video Simon,congratulations on the Granddaughter ⛺️

[@simoneardley]

Thanks Alan 👍🏼

[@raytaylor3090]

Congrats Grandad, top notch video as ever. Cracking shots in some amazing weather lol. Keep em coming mate.

[@simoneardley]

Cheers Ray, a bit snotty but just great to be out there 👍🏼

[@richardhutchings921]

Very nice. Thanks for braving the wet.

[@simoneardley]

Cheers for watching Richard 👀👍🏼

[@steviebye1]

lovely video Simon. not sure if I would go o out in that weather. Better man than me. congrats on the granddaughter. love her name.

[@simoneardley]

Thanks a lot Steve , no such thing as bad weather. Just the wrong clothing apparently!!😆😆

[@ianunwin]

lovely video nice to see you going for it in all weathers, have you done a recent weather proofing equipment video, the stone chat was great

[@simoneardley]

Thanks Ian, I havent but its certainly one for the future living in the UK !! 👍🏼

[@johnwagnerful]

Congratulations on the Granddaugher Simon. Another great video. Inspiring even in the rain and cold. Keep up the wonderful videos.

[@simoneardley]

Thanks John

[@alancampbell22003]

great stuff I go there a lot Simon as no to far from belfast where I stay

[@simoneardley]

Cheers Alan, its a great bit of coastline

[@jeroendaniels1992]

Good stuff Simon, I've made that mistake before putting the gear away before you're at the car. Some nice music to go along with the vid. Cheers.

[@simoneardley]

Thanks Jeroen, cheers for watching

[@mickbryan8908]

Congratulations on the addition to the family. Another great blog. If you don’t mind me asking where’s the mat from. Is it one of your own making?

[@simoneardley]

Thanks Mick and thanks for watching. I make em myself. You can find them on my Etsy store. www.etsy.com/uk/shop/EardleyCreations

[@Karkawry1970]

A great selection of birds there Simon, I would be happy with that. I love watching shore birds stretch as well, so comical! Do you find vibram soles to be slippy on the rocks? I have. decent pair of walking boots, but any rocks which are remotely rounded by footfall/weather and I have to tread very carefully, i believe the soles are made more for longevity than traction/grip

[@simoneardley]

I find the Vibrams are as good as can be expected on wet slippery rocks. I think with most footwear on this terrain youve got to have your wits about you 👍🏼

[@colindalton7379]

Hi Simon could you please give me the name of the small ground sheet,that you used.

[@simoneardley]

www.etsy.com/uk/shop/EardleyCreations Everythings on here Colin 👍🏼

[@leemanton3169]

Another great vlog Simon, braver man than me 😂

[@simoneardley]

Cheers Lee

[@MikeRoberts-m4x]

Congratulations on the birth of your Granddaughter - I hope you got some pictures of her with great perspective with your 500mm f/4 😂🐣😂

[@simoneardley]

Cheers Mike, the room wasn't long enough I'm afraid!!😆

[@daran0815]

Any particular reason this is only available up to 720p?

[@simoneardley]

Sorry but an upload issue, not sure what went wrong 🤔

[@martynkellett7261]

Simon - honest question. Just starting my wildlife photography business. I want to move up from my Canon 100-400 Is USM II with 1.4 x converter. In your opinion, what would be a better move - a 100 - 500 ISM US ii or a 300mm f2.8 IS USM . Thanks. Really value your opinion.

[@tonyfluertynaturephotograp5272]

If you didn't go out in the rain here in Northern Ireland you would have to stay home 360 days a year watching youtubers lol

[@simoneardley]

Thats not a million miles from the truth Tony, great place though 👌🏼📷👀

[@tonyfluertynaturephotograp5272]

@@simoneardley I shifted here where I live with my new wife right on the border in Newry. My country of origin is New Zealand and im 64 years young. I had never been out of New Zealand until I shifted here two years ago. I thought New Zealand had loads of windy and wet days but this place is in its own class lol The weather here is not extreme like it often is in New Zealand, it's just constant with heavy cloud most days of the year. I would not say it rains here often, most of the time its just drizzle, but it drizzles day after day after day for month after month lol I found it a real challenge to shoot in such low light conditions most of the time. But you know what? I now prefer low light over cast days to blazing sunny days as you can keep shooting all day long and we have wonderful noise reduction proggies out there now to help us. I also think we get the best colour from our wee birdies in subdued light. It's just getting a fast enough shutter speed for those twitchy birds that never sit still. I have learned to love it here with its crappy weather and I have so many new bird species to still photograph before my card is full, my battery flat and I run out of time. I just need two of me lol