LITTLE OWL EVENING PHOTOGRAPHY | with a surprise end to the evening.

There's nothing better than spending a quiet evening out in the countryside photographing nature.
Join me as I spend a wonderful couple of hours in the company of Little Owls, with a surprise sighting to round off the evening !!
Hope you enjoy this video. Please subscribe, share with your friends and comment below with any questions / suggestions for future episodes.
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[@rhianna3133]

All I can say is WOW ! Your photography is simply fantastic.I have always just adored owls. We reside on the western coast of Norway. A few days ago we heard this bump bump bump in our chimney flue. We continued hearing it for days. First it was in the upstairs and a couple of days later we heard it in our living room. This time we heard a bird sound. My husband took a thick padded glove and the next day went down to the basement and was able to open the flue down there. He said it was just amazing that he could remove the owl from the flue. I heard my husband stream out for me to come to the window. He managed to get a photo of this beautiful owl. The poor thing had been without food or water for days. He stayed with the owl and helped it until it was able to fly off into the woods behind our house. I pray that it survived. The owl didn't appear to have any damage to its wings or any other problems.

[@findus605]

Beautiful image with the barn owl and vole 👍👍👍

[@SimonWantling]

Thanks a lot.

[@mikepeet6424]

What amazing images ! Just watch out for shouts of ‘fire’ on the golf course😀

[@mikepeet6424]

I think I meant ‘fore’ !

[@Kevansjones]

Beautiful video. Fantastic bonus in the Barn Owl.

[@SimonWantling]

Thanks very much Kevin.

[@michaelhawkins1173]

Superb video you prove the saying Patience is a virtue and your images are such a reward. I notice the green in the eye of the owl really nice. Congratulations on getting your shots really good. Thanks

[@SimonWantling]

Thank you Michael.

[@temp24Lno5]

Simon, your passion for your subjects says it all. It's no wonder that you get so many likes. Here's mine. Owls are fascinating creatures. I never seen Barn owls, but I have been lucky to have a regular visitor in the winter: the Barred owl and occasionally the Great Horned owl in the spring. Thanks for another amazing video. Your pictures at the end are wonderful. Joan

[@kky1970]

I used to do this years ago.. I became obsessed..I needed a kickstart to go again..you are so watchable..you have inspired me to get going again.

[@cameronallen3183]

Stunning images & great video. thx

[@SimonWantling]

Thank you Cameron..

[@roydassen]

Nice movie from nice Owls. I will keep following your movies, greetings from Holland !

[@SimonWantling]

Thanks Roy, really appreciate that.

[@naturephotography3594]

Sad start to the vid, but great video on barn owls. Keep giving us tips on your photography. Images are excellent.

[@SimonWantling]

Thank you. Should be out today recording a new vlog. Just been so buy lately that I've not had much time. Glad you like them.

[@AndyNoblePhotography]

Another excellent video Simon. Really enjoying your content. 👍🏻

[@SimonWantling]

Thanks Andy..

[@jbray20]

nice work, nice pics !!

[@kathleenmckee9603]

Beautiful images!

[@SimonWantling]

Thanks Kathleen. I really must get out and record some more videos. Thanks again.

[@sebastianpalmay]

Simon be like texting his wife... 'luv leaving soon in about 5 min' Simon next morning showing up... 'wife' where the f.... were ya???!!! Simon..... 'watching barn owls' 😅. ps, pictures turned out soooooo good man!

[@SimonWantling]

Hey Sebastian. Thanks for your comments and subscribing to the channel - really appreciate that. Glad you like the videos. My favourite are of course the owls which are great to photograph and I'm very fortunate to access private land for most my photography which is a bonus as it allows me to set hides up etc and really work the type of image I'm after. It's all good fun 👍 thanks again and good luck with your projects.

[@scottlawrancephotography5938]

Great video simon.Thankyou.

[@SimonWantling]

Thanks a lot.👍

[@typhon8]

Hi I love owls there so beautiful and cool there my favorite bird species really liked this video 😁

[@SimonWantling]

Hi, thank you for the comment and glad you like owls and the video. Wonderful birds. Thanks again for the comment.

[@dianecotton9531]

Stunning shots!

[@SimonWantling]

Thank you 👍

[@deerohdeer8000]

Brilliant evening!! And great results!! Great film !! 👍

[@SimonWantling]

Thank you for the comment on the video really appreciate that. Apologies for the slow reply but I've been very busy. Thanks

[@B8J8R8]

Another great video thanks

[@SimonWantling]

Thank you. 👍

[@peterb.7437]

Super cool video. Thank you.

[@SimonWantling]

Thank you 👍

[@tobyc5966]

Incredible Pictures!

[@SimonWantling]

Thanks Toby. I'll be releasing a new video on them soon going into much more detail on camera technique and settings.

[@tobyc5966]

@@SimonWantling cool cant wait I love photography and there is a barn owl,little owl, long eared owl and tawny owl near us!

[@SimonWantling]

Superb 👍

[@leahwilkins8706]

I have a little owl called meep ! , Lovely video

[@SimonWantling]

Cool. How nice 👍

[@Rabbit75777]

Incredible.... You are an inspiration....

[@SimonWantling]

Thank you.. really appreciate the comment.

[@jasonball9166]

One word...Awesome

[@SimonWantling]

Thanks Jason.

[@fubband]

Superb! A joy to watch those gorgeous video clips and the images are stunning 🙌🏻

[@SimonWantling]

Thank you Martin 👍

[@matty7782]

Brilliant video I am on a mission to see a barn owl. I have recently seen little owl and a Tawny.

[@SimonWantling]

Thanks a lot. Been a while since I recorded the last one so nice to have some feedback. Barn owls are amazing so fingers crossed you see one soon.

[@Alexhannam100]

Great work Simon, stunning images as always!

[@SimonWantling]

Thank you Alex. Really appreciate the comment.

[@Alexhannam100]

Simon Wantling ive not managed to watch all your videos yet, but it would be great to see one about how you go about finding your subjects to photograph, I’d love to photograph some barn owls but don’t really know where to start when it comes to finding any!

[@SimonWantling]

@@Alexhannam100 thanks Alex. Yes I've had a few requests to produce a video on that topic. Will see what I can do. Thanks for the feedback. 👍

[@faithw9387]

Thank you for capturing and sharing these amazing pictures of the fabulous owls.

[@punithayasara]

Amazing, pls continue doing

[@SimonWantling]

Thank you..

[@samleslie793]

great work love your stuff

[@SimonWantling]

Thank you Sam..

[@JohnFormstone]

Stunning images and footage! That last Little owl image is remarkable. 👍

[@SimonWantling]

Thanks very much John. They are awesome birds to photograph and I always look forward to photographing them every season. All the best..

[@ianhull5275]

Very enjoyable again. 👍🏻

[@nateswildlifephotography2339]

That's amazing! Awesome to see how you where able to get your short eared owls shot

[@chrisgrievephoto]

Wow! Such valuable insights into your process and fantastic images. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@gumbysenduro6546]

Stunning :)

[@ddbrazeale]

Thanks for sharing. By far the best wildlife channel I have seen.

[@SimonWantling]

Thank you, that's very kind..

[@findus605]

Beautiful images at the end of the video, well done and thanks for sharing 👏👏👏

[@ripley1690]

stunning images Simon and a great video to watch

[@findus605]

Brilliant Simon, another fantastic vlog with beautiful images.

[@SimonWantling]

Thanks very much. 👍

[@richardmoult9781]

Brilliant video and some wonderful images of some very magical birds.

[@SimonWantling]

Thank you Richard, that's very nice of you to say..

[@simons9952]

another great video. very good insights :)

[@SimonWantling]

Thanks Simon.

[@andrewwilson3145]

quality images cracking watch

[@la_mitchell]

5 more minutes ha ha ..... I don’t blame you! Barn Owls are my favourite, we don’t have Little Owls up here in Aberdeenshire so thank you for sharing your evenings with us ...

[@SimonWantling]

Thank you Leigh - really appreciate that. I'm just out with the barn owls now actually. Wonderful birds. Yes I don't think the Little Owls have made it as far north as Scotland which is a shame. They are such characters. Thanks again.

[@NildoScoop]

Great shots 👌

[@sebastianpalmay]

Simon cracking video man. I haven't got an owl yet but cannot wait for the time to come when I have it on my camera too. Also watching your videos the last week or two but this i have subscribed. Nice one all the best to ya.

[@nigelbramley4188]

You can tell you know your subject...stunning images.

[@andrewwilson3145]

fantastic work Simon and channel

[@juliesole6532]

Just stumbled across your channel.. Subscribed! Great images!

[@christatreibert7968]

Thank you for ryour remarkable hiding and finding these lovely owls👍 It's so cool to see them in nature. Its better than to see them in cages.

[@SimonWantling]

Thank you Christa - that's very kind and totally agree with seeing owls in the wild rather than caged up. I hope everyone can get outside and see these wonderful birds. Nature has a way of putting life in perspective and I hope these videos and my images bring people closer to them. Thanks again.

[@AngryBlokeProduction]

That little owl shot it perfect! :D

[@SimonWantling]

Thank you. 👍

[@TomHadleyEarthStories]

Spectacular images! Beautiful stuff :)

[@SimonWantling]

Thank you Tom. Glad you enjoyed them and hope you liked the video. Thanks again.

[@alanscott.online]

Lovely lovely video Simon. Is there any chance of showing the camera settings in future videos please?

[@SimonWantling]

Hi Alan, Thanks for the comment and feedback. Yes of course, I'll try and remember to make it a standard thing. All the best.

[@swissbirder1651]

Amazing shots and nice to see the work that goes into getting them.

[@SimonWantling]

Thank you for the comment. Really appreciate that..

[@brookehaycock3001]

So far best wildlife channel I’ve ever seen👍

[@SimonWantling]

Thank you Brooke. That's very kind of you to say. Have a nice day..

[@fingerstylefan]

As much as I am on youtube watching other bird photog's, I can't believe that I have never seen your channel. Amazing, amazing shots. That one at the end beats all. Your video work is also top notch. You have gained a new follower. Thanks for sharing.

[@SimonWantling]

Thank you very much. I'm glad you like them and the images as well. The channel is fairly new but hopefully growing. Thanks again.

[@stevecolwill9761]

Hi Simon, I watched this when you first posted it and just watched it again. A simply stunning video and very inspirational. Like you I have a passion for all wildlife but owls in particular and whenever I see great footage and stills like this I am always itching to get out again. Thanks 👍🏻

[@SimonWantling]

Hi Steve, thanks very much for your mind comment - it's really appreciated. I'm glad you like it and thanks for sticking with the channel. I've not posted much in a while but have things in the pipeline. Good luck with your photography.

[@longimanus1975]

Thanks for sharing Simon, enjoying your Vlogs 👍

[@SimonWantling]

Thank you. Lots planned.

[@tyke4873]

Been doing wildlife photography a while now my self,but learnt a fair bit from these great vlogs on the owls

[@SimonWantling]

Thanks very much. Glad you enjoyed them.

[@danielovrebo5853]

Nice video, Simon!

[@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE]

Simon, nice another video.

[@rubenmontero4813]

Awesome footage and stills 😍 they’re such beautiful birds. Feeling envy as our owls (Australia) are nocturnal, the only time we see them during the day is when they are flushed from their hidden daytime roosts by other birds

[@martinswannell3870]

Lovely video Simon. Very enjoyable. Nice quality.

[@SimonWantling]

Thanks Martin, glad you enjoyed it.

[@AndyGustavsson]

You to your channel, such an amazing experience and so great photos! The last one could easily be an award winning photo for sure! great job and great content!

[@SimonWantling]

Thanks very much Andy. Glad you liked it.

[@rubenmontero4813]

Lovely vlog Simon. We don’t get those Little Owls in Australia but I saw one close up yesterday on my walking holiday in Spain, awesome little birds (really wished I had my camera gear with me🙁). Nice shots of the Barn Owl, don’t you love it when you get a great shot at the end of the day. I’m loving your channel but it’s making me miss my bird photography so much.

[@SimonWantling]

Hi Ruben. Thanks for the comment. Isn't it always the way when you don't have your camera when you need it. Glad you managed to see one in Spain. I'd love to photograph the wildlife of Australia. Looks like an amazing place.. all the best.

[@tomwhelan5183]

wow incredible images.

[@SimonWantling]

Thanks very much..

[@phooesnax]

New subscriber. Fantastic!

[@karleveratt4988]

Nice job Simon, those images are stunning 👍🏻

[@SimonWantling]

Thank you Karl. Really appreciate that.

[@clivewelch1025]

WOW INDEED what a brilliant video with stunning footage and images you've just got another subscriber.

[@SimonWantling]

Thank you very much Clive.

[@stevecookphotography]

Excellent photography!! I have to subscribe! Great video as well!

[@SimonWantling]

Thank you very much. Really appreciate your comments and I'm glad you like the videos and photos. 👍

[@charleshall2379]

You are delightful

[@scotttilleyphotography]

Love the images Simon. Love the just another five minutes...just another five minutes! At least your not like me who has a count to 100 and then I go😂 Sometimes it's the only way I force myself to leave!!

[@savef1249]

Found your channel whilst looking at barn owls, turns out I follow you on instagram too! Great content mate keep it up! I also have a spot where I get the barn owl and little owl. Love it

[@SimonWantling]

Hi, thanks for finding the channel. Really glad you have barn and little owls near you. I'll look you up on Instagram 👍

[@peterosborne9802]

Another great vlog, love the shots you get, would like to know what settings you have used . I appreciate that light is different every time and i would need to assess my own situation but it would be interesting.

[@SimonWantling]

Thank you Peter and for the comments on the images and video. I can certainly share the settings etc. These were all shot wide open at f4 on the 600mm and 1DX mark II combo. ISO was 2500 and the shutter speed of 1/1000 second. If you would like to ask more questions then I've set up an Ask the Photographer section on my website where you can submit a question and I will do my best to answer them. Website is - www.simonwantling.co.uk thanks..

[@peterosborne9802]

@@SimonWantling thankyou.

[@davidcunnane4296]

Great video and fantastic images - the little owl has got to be one of the cutest birds. Shame about the little one that didn't make it

[@SimonWantling]

Thanks David. Awesome owls aren't they and they had a better year this time.

[@voyeurboy2010]

Hi Simon, great vid & images.. have you ever heard a little owl call/sound similar to that of a tawny owl ? thanks.. don.

[@benpulletz]

Great images , still trying to get a barn owl been out everyday but nothing :(

[@vonubergang489]

Another superb video Simon. Lower the volume slightly with the music element?

[@SimonWantling]

Thanks for the feedback Von. I'll consider the background music in the next episode. Appreciate that.

[@liampaulingracing]

@@SimonWantling +1 I would remove completely, I want to hear the wind/trees/birds. Looking forward to the next one!

[@dmwildfotos]

Wow stunning images Simon , love your videos, so inspirational. How do you find your sites and get your permissions. Do you ever run workshops ?

[@SimonWantling]

Thank you David - that's very kind of you glad you liked the video. I've been invited into a number of sites through my photography work and word and mouth, so I have the privilege of getting to know the habits of relatively undisturbed wildlife. Most land owners are quite decent when it comes to access as they often have an underlying interest in wildlife themselves. It always pays to respect their rules and it grows from there. I've had a number of requests regarding workshops. It is something I'm considering if there is enough interested people. Thanks again.

[@randygeene9455]

Beautiful captures and video, Simon! Are there many sightings of either owl in February, because I will be on a trip in England with my wife and son, and would love to photograph little and barn owls while we are there? Any advice on areas to find them? I do some photography with Screech, Saw Whet and Great Horned owls in my part of Canada and have been researching and locating Barred, Short Earred and Long Earred owls for a rew years now. Amazing birds that require a great deal of patience to capture. Any help for our trip to England would be much appreciated!

[@SimonWantling]

Hi Randy, sorry I saw your last message but not had much time to reply. February is often quite good for short eared owls in the UK depending on what part of the country you are heading to. Barn owls are always around but little owls I personally find better in the spring around April and May. What part of the UK are you visiting ?

[@randygeene9455]

Thanks for responding Simon. My son is in a small gaming tournament in London on February 15,16, 2020 and we will tour around there for a few days after. We haven’t really set areas that we want to visit yet. We are interested in stone circles, old churches, quaint villages and other places where my wife and son could be off exploring while I am off searching for owls and enjoying nature. We will probably head to York and Yorkshire but have would like to see some coastal areas perhaps east or south west. Any suggestions?

[@SimonWantling]

@@randygeene9455 hi Randy, sorry for the slow reply. Let me have a look into this for you and see if I can suggest some places for you.

[@randygeene9455]

Thanks, Simon. After firther discussion with my wife and son.....we will be heading north of London. Yorkshire, Wiltshire and since my wife’s roots are Scottish, we will be heading to Edinborough area. Whenever you get a chance it will be appreciated.

[@andyturner4095]

Just found your Channel very nice work love it and thank you. Andy Turner Focus-1-Photography.

[@SimonWantling]

Thanks a lot Andrew. Really appreciate you taking the time to comment.

[@jeffbrown4743]

What kind of throw over camouflage are you using? Really enjoying your wildlife videos.

[@SimonWantling]

Thanks Jeff. Sure - its a Lenscoat realtree max 4 HD version. www.wexphotovideo.com/lenscoat-lenshide-water-repellant-tall-realtree-advantage-max4-hd-1610800/

[@jeffbrown4743]

Simon Wantling Many thanks

[@aimarhernandez3162]

Amazing video, what camera do you have?

[@SimonWantling]

Thanks. In this video I'm using the Canon 1DX Mark II but I've now switched over to mirrorless system with the R5.

[@pukster88]

Brilliant day for you. I've got a local barny and little owl but access is difficult. Did you just call up the landowners and strike up a relationship? Where did you get the throw over hide from?

[@SimonWantling]

Hi and thanks. The throw over hide I got from Wexphotographic here in the UK but Wildlife Watching Supplies sell something very similar. In terms of access to private land. As I'm pretty active in wildlife photography I was initially invited onto a site by the landowner. Word then spreads to other landowners and you just get more invites. I'm always very careful to obey the landowners rules and we work together to improve the local environment for wildlife.

[@dilanjayawickrama2469]

Nice work, what size of lens you recommend for this

[@SimonWantling]

Hi, thanks for your comment. If you can get close enough then any lens will do honestly. I have taken images of these owls using a wide angle lens as shown in a later video. This is of course not easy so the longer the focal length the better really. I'm using a 600mm lens but you can always make the lens you have work.

[@60secondmediauk]

Just found your channel through the powers of KZbin, sub'd . is this just a passion or are you a full time photographer?

[@SimonWantling]

Hi Leon, thanks for your message and finding the channel. It's getting more visibility. It started out as a passion but in recent years I've started to cut back on the day job and focus a lot more on the wildlife photography. I hope you enjoyed the channel. Being in front of the camera is not natural for me but hopefully people enjoy them and find them useful. Thanks again..

[@nicoletteashby8420]

Love the video I am trying to rase two baby little owls at the moment any advice.

[@SimonWantling]

Thank you. Sorry but I have no idea on raising owls in captivity. You would need to take professional advice on this.

[@jasonball9166]

Hi Simon, with your vast knowledge of these species would you know what is the best time to start photographing Barn Owls in the day time, I understand they do hunt during the day often but its particular months that they start, I have finally found a subject and after interrogating locals, Looks like I missed out on some Tawneys and owletts 4 months ago in an old oak tree ! p.s...have you always used Cannon?

[@SimonWantling]

Hi Jason, glad you have found a barn owl location. It's hard to say when the best time is for owls during the day as they do fly at that time all year round really but I find it largely depends on your location. Strictly speaking though the best time when there is a lot of daylight activity in my opinion is Feb -April when they are pairing up. Then after that when they have big owlets to feed they will be out also during the day. Yes I've always shot Canon although other brands are equally as good. The R5 looks amazing but I was also impressed by the Olympus setup as well so it's a bit of a moving beast really. I'm still a canon user though. 👍

[@jasonball9166]

@@SimonWantling many thanks Simon, i liked the olympus review you did, its alot more in the realms of affordability, have been looking though at the Nikon D500 that has good reviews too, alot cheaper for a not so serious photographer, but i feel the pull towards better kit, sadly i think my wife thinks the kitchen needs updating first ! Lol. Keep safe !

[@SimonWantling]

I don't know much about the Nikon. You don't need massively expensive kit to get nice images. You can't beat good field craft to get the best images in my opinion plus the experience of being there. Yes always a balance between budget and important things like the house. Remember a happy wife is a happy life 😉

[@jasonball9166]

@@SimonWantling Ive only an entry level body with a 150-600 at mo, so anything would be an improvement on that to be honest, although as you say its all down to decent field craft really

[@05bwin]

Which lense are you using ??

[@SimonWantling]

Canon 600mm f4 IS Mark II on a 1DX Mark II.

[@liammedwards]

Great Video Simon. Subscribed. @dslr_cameratrapper

[@SimonWantling]

Thanks a lot Liam 👍

[@johnlitchfield4815]

hi I live in Spain,came round a bend in the road and there was a little owl sat on a rock, lucky, I had my camera on my knees,and I got three good shots, made my day. e re

[@atropicali]

We prefer to see actions in your videos more than speaking every few seconds