Tragopan Monal V2 Review

[@movemountainstomanila]

What a lovely Father/Son relationship you have. ❤ can’t wait to see what comes to visit.

[@danwillis_photography]

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

[@michaelgoodwin8839]

What a fantastic idea you came up with I can’t wait to see what you and pops manage to photography through the winter 🥶 really looking forward to it take care. PS great to see POPs looking so well Mike.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Mike, really appreciate it mate. All the best 👍🏻

[@jbm19641]

Brilliant informative video Dan & Dad ...

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much 👍🏻

[@nickclaytonphotography]

Exciting stuff Dan & Stuart, looking forward to seeing what visitors you get. Being on the edge of woodland, hopefully you will get some tawny owls visit your perches 🤞 All the best with it guys. Keep on keeping on! Best, Nick

[@danwillis_photography]

Funny you should mention Tawny Owls, already got some footage off the reolink camera of a Tawny sat on the high perch observing the log pile below for voles 👍🏻 All the best mate

[@corvandenberg8914]

Awesome project Dan, i hope we will see a lot of footage coming from the hide. Best regards to pops. 😉

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Cor, really appreciate it. All the best 👍🏻

[@andrewmilne3031]

Can't wait to see what arrives at your hide. Great to see pops looking well. 😀

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Andrew, really appreciate it. All the best 👍🏻

[@DroneAdventuresAyrshire]

Nice one Dan 👍 was thinking about doing something like this up my way...🙂.. your dad is well excited..👍🙂... looking forward to seeing videos from here....👍🙂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much mate, really appreciate it. All the best 👍🏻

[@robbrackimp]

Great stuff, good luck both, should be very rewarding,

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Rob, really appreciate it. All the best 👍🏻

[@DaveSandell-w6r]

Brilliant exactly what I got on my peace of land for photography glad to see pops looking very well👍🏻👍🏻

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Dave, really appreciate it. All the best 👍🏻

[@SimonFloryPhotography]

Looks like a great setup - just getting all our fingers crossed for you guys to make loads of wildlife sightings before the hot drinks run out... Best wishes...

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Simon, really appreciate it mate. I think we are going to need plenty of hot drinks through these winter months hahaha. All the best 👍🏻

[@JohnCooper-jl5nt]

Poor Pops have fun😂

[@danwillis_photography]

😂😂 He loves it. Thanks and all the best 👍🏻

[@allanternent8862]

cant wait to see what u and pops capture with ur new wildlife.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Allan, really appreciate it. All the best 👍🏻

[@chrishardman586]

Congratulations to you and Pops. Can’t wait to see what you guys get.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Chris, really appreciate it. All the best 👍🏻

[@Trish12303]

Awesome to see Pops out with you!! Looking forward to seeing what happens with your new hide!!

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Patty, really appreciate it. All the best 👍🏻

[@richardchew1767]

Hi Dan I see that the “dynamic duo” is back together again so at least there is one proper photographer in the video 🤣 I really hope Pops is keeping well after his health issues 🙂 .... despite his son’s cruelty 🤣 The Monal looks like an excellent hide for 2 people. I’m looking forward to seeing it in use. Tragopan do seem to produce some excellent kit. Coincidentally, I have just bought the Tragopan Grouse (single person) hide (plus a Tragopan chair) via Simon Eardley’s Tragopan shop which I will be using very shortly for the first time for my local Red Fox project 🙂 That additional scrim netting and natural vegetation is a good tip …. I am going to do that 🙂 Richard

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks Richard, and thanks for mentioning about me being the only photographer. Don't worry I will help Pops progress 🤣 The Tragopan stuff is absolutely fantastic and having Simon as UK distributor just makes it even better. Hope you get some good shots from your hide too mate. All the best

[@RachaelMiddlehurst-gd5is]

Looking forward to seeing the local wildlife🐿🐦....Great job both of you👍

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Rachel, really appreciate it. It will be nice to see what turns up on our doorstep. All the best 👍🏻

[@suewright1299]

Brilliantly done! So lovely to see Pops. I’ll be back again soon

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Sue, really appreciate it. All the best 👍🏻

[@DeanArkell]

Hi Dan, great video and nice to see Pops too. I finally got to Scotland wildlife Hides. Two buzzards turned up sat in the trees and then left maybe they were spooked. But we had sparrow hawks so wasn’t so bad after all.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Dean, really appreciate it. Buzzards are such finicky birds, the slightest noise, spooks them. Glad you got the Sparrow hawks coming in. All the best 👍🏻

[@ForeverArcade]

Great idea looking forward to seeing what you get 😎

[@danwillis_photography]

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

[@sbphotography3751]

Great vid - look forward to following you both on this new adventure!!

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much mate, really appreciate it. All the best 👍🏻

[@Jwb-d6h]

Cant wait to see what you see :)

[@danwillis_photography]

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

[@derekflynnsnr]

Looks like the beginning of a great project Dan, I’ll look forward to seeing plenty of videos from you and Pops, best of luck to you both

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Derek, really appreciate it. All the best 👍🏻

[@nigelmaitland5624]

Looking good gents. Nice set up !

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Nigel, really appreciate it. All the best 👍🏻

[@joncothranphotography9375]

Wow, Dan! That looks like a great setup! Thanks so much! I will have to try to find something like that here in the States.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Jon, really appreciate it. All the best 👍🏻

[@garywebster8355]

Looking forward to seeing your adventures 😊

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Gary, really appreciate it. All the best 👍🏻

[@albertjones2894]

Good luck with the new hide venture,great to see Pops getting exited. Had a visit to Simon Eardsly’s hide last week, brilliant set up and incredibly high end build quality right down to the sheep’s wool insulation. Never seen so many Jay’s and Woodpeckers and had a great time honing my BIF skills. Dave.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Dave, really appreciate it. I am off to spend the weekend down at Simon's place next week, I can't wait. All the best 👍🏻

[@StephenBrooks-e9m]

Great to see Pops again. What a fantastic opportunity for some amazing wildlife photography. Looking seeing you at Simons hide

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Stephen, really appreciate it. Off to Simon's hide this coming weekend, I can't wait. All the best 👍🏻

[@adelacour]

Fantastic set up, often thought about doing something similar, so looking forward to what you guys see. :)

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Andy, really appreciate it. All the best 👍🏻

[@chrismc2090]

Exciting times ahead Dan, can't wait to see the results sometime soon. Simon has a good set up with his new hide, I spoke to him about it at the Bird Fair earlier this year, will be good to see what results you get at yours and his. Chris

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Chris, really appreciate it. I'm looking forward to visiting Simon's hide next weekend. All the best 👍🏻

[@ronscarbel5062]

Great video as always Dan. Great to see Pops again also. I'll be interested in hearing your long term review of the hide, I have been eyeing that one myself over here in the States.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Ron, really appreciate it. I will definitely be creating a long term video review of the hide in the future, so watch this space. All the best 👍🏻

[@russellwebb3672]

Had the same kind of setup in a private woodland for two years then the yobs found it, took the trail cam, two folding chairs and damaged the hide so just because you have it screwed down does not g/tee it's safe. Good luck with the venture hope it works as well as ours did.

[@danwillis_photography]

It saddens me to read comments such as yours mate, I hope that this doesn't happen but of course that is always the risk. Fingers crossed, all the best mate 👍🏻

[@sue.Hoo123]

Excited to see what you see 📷🦅

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Sue, really appreciate it. All the best 👍🏻

[@ianwilsonwildlifephotography]

Really great video Dan and bet you really looking forward to spending time in the hide and seeing what wildlife comes to the area. Defo exciting times ahead for you both. 👍 now we’ve set down roots in Northumberland was defo looking to get a hide so will check out their website. 😀

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Ian, really appreciate it. I can thoroughly recommend Tragopan, also Simon Eardley is the UK distributor so well worth dropping him a message if you need additional support. All the best 👍🏻

[@johngunning2123]

I'm looking forward to seeing some interesting footage from the hide. I love hide photography, and I think the slot in the side walls to allow the leg of your tripod to be outside the hide is a great idea. Someone has put some thought into that addition. My only concern is that your fishing seats and possibly the hide will not be there the next time you turn up. I genuinely hope I'm wrong. It's good to see Pops back in action.👍

[@danwillis_photography]

Cheers John, it is always the biggest risk leaving kit out in the field. The site is covered by the Reolink Camera so if we do get unwelcomed visitors then at least we will have footage of them for the police. All the very best mate 👍🏻

[@nigelroberson8911]

I hope you get plenty of visitors to your hide. I use the Tragopan Grouse and the Lagapus and find them both excellent well made hides. Its a waiting game as you know but its cosy and with some food and drink no better way to spend time. My last Buzzard took 7 hrs to come onto the perch but was worth the wait.

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Nigel, really appreciate it. It sounds like you have had some fantastic experiences in your hide, I'm hoping that we get something similar. All the best 👍🏻

[@silentrabbit247]

look forward to your sessions in the hide, paps camo head cover could catch on ! ATB

[@danwillis_photography]

😂😂 Thanks very much mate, really appreciate it. All the best 👍🏻

[@marieta.s]

Hi Dan, just a quick note that I saw being mentioned in another youtuber’s video, is that rodents got inside and started chewing parts of the hide. So this is something to consider if you are going to leave it up for as long as you are planning.

[@danwillis_photography]

A very good point and thank you for mentioning it to me. I guess that keeping it clean and free from food is the best method to reduce the risk of this. All the best 👍🏻

[@amt1164]

Excellent video and informative plus tragopan have waterproof leg tripod covers be useful

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much, really appreciate it. Tragopan have such a wide range of products don't they. All the best 👍🏻

[@johnhjic2]

Hello Dan and Pops, Sorry I mist this one. I have just bought this same hide at this years Global bird fair(2024) in Rutland. I now have somewhere to go locally and will be trying it out in spring of 2025.....

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks John, certainly no need for any apology we appreciate your support. I too got this hide from the Bird Fair. Hope you get some fantastic shots from it mate 👍🏻

[@robhowardphotography6439]

Looking forward to more from the hide, Dan ! I wonder if it could withstand a Lewis winter !?

[@danwillis_photography]

Having seen some of the wind speeds from recent storms.......I think not 😂 Thanks very much Rob, really appreciate it. All the best 👍🏻

[@robhowardphotography6439]

@danwillis_photography 🤣😂🤣😂

[@davidcannon1148]

How old is Pops he is an inspiration to us old codgers I am 77 and still out in the field with a camera. ( and no it’s not because I can’t remember where I live) 😊

[@danwillis_photography]

Your comment certainly made me chuckle David 😂 Pops is 70 years young and I hope he’s still out with his camera for a long time to come, just like yourself mate. All the best 👍🏻

[@Mj.photography1982]

Where is this? Asking for a friend 😂 Seriously though it looks class. Wish I had somewhere I could do this

[@danwillis_photography]

😂😂😂 it’s over the hills and far away…. Thanks very much mate, appreciate it 👍🏻

[@Mj.photography1982]

@ will take some finding. There’s lots of hills here 😂

[@andirutherford2615]

Love to do something similar, live up in West Cumbria and have too many idiots who cant see anyone having anything, loads of places but

[@danwillis_photography]

I know exactly what you mean, it is very similar here to. Thankfully this is private land and has no public access so I've got everything crossed that we can maintain it from the idiots. All the best 👍🏻

[@colpage4030]

What happened to Aviemore Dan?, i use Tragopan gear and i have the V6 i use for my Kingfishers, look forward to your results .. stay safe

[@danwillis_photography]

Aviemore starts this weekend mate with Mountain Hares with Pops and then Speyside Wildlife Watching hide and Neil McIntyre's Red Squirrel and Crested Tit hides. Hope it's worth the wait 👍🏻

[@colpage4030]

@ Watch every Sunday Neil’s Hide is Great

[@danwillis_photography]

@@colpage4030 appreciate the continued support mate 👍🏻

[@tedshillitto6062]

Excellent work fellas .. add a small reflection pool and you'll be good to go. Hope I;m wrong but I fear your main obstacle will be ......SQUIRRELS !!! Good Luck.

[@danwillis_photography]

Great suggestion for a reflection pool and definitely something that Pops and I will look into for the spring. You are absolutely right about the squirrels, they are eating us out of house and home 😂 All the best mate 👍🏻

[@MeneerMX]

internal height: 140cm x length: 220cm x width: 140cm

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks for sharing this 👍🏻

[@tonyw3250]

Looks great and I can't wait to see you visiting Simon's hide, he has a great channel too as you know

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Tony, really appreciate it. I'm off to Simon's next week and cannot wait. All the best 👍🏻

[@lukeyoneshot6040]

Love your videos mate keep them coming .. I would love to meet you at st aidens one day and spend a few hours with you to try and learn from you as I’m new to wildlife photography that would be ace I live in Sheffield myself

[@danwillis_photography]

Thanks very much Luke, Pops and I are currently in the panning stages of some workshops which you might be interested in. I'm sure we will cross paths at some point in the not too distant future 👍🏻