Homebound Adventures: A Wildlife Photographer's Year in the British Countryside

[@WildlifeInCloseUp]

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[@earthfriendly5799]

I love your films. No music, nature sounds and your great narration. Thank you very much.

[@shreekumarc.m.s699]

BEST DOCUMENTARY I HAVE EVER SEEN OF ENGLISH COUNTRY SIDE.

[@BirdBath1]

C, look at bird bath

[@shreekumarc.m.s699]

@@BirdBath1 DEAR SIR WHERE CAN I WATCH YOUR FILMS SUMMER IN THE MEADOW AND RETURN TO THE RIVER AND BIRD BATH. I VERY MUCH ADMIRE YOU FILMS. I LIKE RELISH THE BEAUTIES OF ENGLISH WILDLIFE. I LIVE IN INDIA. I AM LOVER OF NATURE.PARTCULARLY BRITISH WILDLIFE. I HAVE SEEN MANY VIDEOS OFF BBC AND OTHERS. YOU STAND UNIQUE AS A PROFESSIONAL FILMMAKER IN YOUR UNIQUE WAY. PLEASE DO REPLY. THANKS.

[@BirdBath1]

@@shreekumarc.m.s699 I am from Jamaica, thanks for your supportive words 😎👍

[@WildlifeInCloseUp]

I am so sorry, I only just discovered your question now. Hopefully by now you have found my other two films to enjoy on my channel: kzbin.info/aero/PLVQf5iO8XVzpbZwdYAiv3qUpEBLtADO04 (I have no connection with the channel BirdBath).

[@shreekumarc.m.s699]

@@WildlifeInCloseUp RESPECTED SIR. THANKS FOR YOUR REPLY. ENJOYED ALL YOUR FILMS. WITH WARM REGARDS.SHREEKUMAR.

[@TetianaKomarova]

Thank you so much. I am from Ukraine. Your work helps to understand the surrounding nature better , to recognise so many things I see here, in Greater Manchester. Everything is new for me here and at the same time so close to my native land. Well done. From Ukraine with love.

[@julieblackstock8650]

This was an absolute gem to watch. Thank you so much for putting this out on KZbin. I no longer watch TV but this rivals anything I could see there

[@BirdBath1]

Julie, look at bird bath

[@ezlow1065]

Ditto! Greetings from Aus

[@WildlifeInCloseUp]

That's very good to hear. Thanks for commenting.

[@kestrelsandcrows6871]

No music, just natural sounds, that's the best decision. So many interesting details. This is so good, thank you very much for sharing.

[@caroldaniels7076]

This is such an enjoyable video to watch. Your dialogue is so natural and calming. I’ve given up on tv and these are the type of films I’m comfortable watching. Thank you for all the effort you put into you work. Aussie follower.

[@mello3214]

Me too all I watch is nature documentaries anymore and this one was great ! 😊

[@thomasreed49]

It makes all the difference having hundred percent of it with the animals rather than the television and some KZbin channels with only 10% animals 90% an overenthusiastic presenter being rammed down your throat does get tiresome.

[@laurenpowell7251]

This was such a treat to find, wonderful to see a nature documentary on British wildlife. Thankyou!! :)

[@WildlifeInCloseUp]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it. You are very welcome.

[@saleehwalied4354]

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[@richarddyasonihc]

Stephen de Vera is one of those wonderful surprises which occasionally turn up on KZbin. Considering that he has made these professional quality videos without any assistance from a huge supporting camera, sound expert and a myriad of technical assistance which accompany countryside and wildlife videos seen on mainstream media, he must have had a lot of patience and put in a lot of. Hard work of his own, to make such fascinating and fascinating and detailed documentaries. I look forward to more of them.

[@WildlifeInCloseUp]

It was a lot of work for sure and for little financial gain but the reward is in the satisfaction of doing something I feel needs reiterating: if mankind is ever going to end it's war on the environment the solution starts at home and not in watching glossy big budget documentaries filmed in faraway locations. Thank you for your feedback.

[@Danika_Nadzan]

​@@WildlifeInCloseUpI totally agree with what you've said, and with the compliments on your beautiful work. I'm from Pennsylvania, US, and love to photograph local flora and fauna, which rarely get their own documentaries. I truly appreciate videos like this from a professional who also understands the beauty and importance of their hometown wildlife. Your focus on the quieter parts of the animals' lives is a refreshing change as well! Thank you!

[@mello3214]

@@WildlifeInCloseUp agree 100% enjoyed this gem of a documentary! Please keep them coming ❤❤❤

[@jetreyes6132]

The British countryside is a rare gem!!!

[@WildlifeInCloseUp]

It's pretty unique, I can't disagree!

[@caracortage3270]

What was the British countryside is what Britain really is.

[@mattmoshercom]

This is truly a nature film not those setup shots from BBC. This is how real life is! Marvelous from one filmmaker to another. Keep up the good work. Look forward to seeing the other films in the series. Thanks for releasing this one. In our time with covid lockdowns this is a God send to soak up the beauty.

[@BirdBath1]

Jamaica🇯🇲 birds, look at bird bath ..

[@iainpattison903]

I was pleasantly surprised by the high quality of this documentary video.

[@Simon-xc6iy]

Magical, you're gifted to get these shots! I live off grid in Brittany and am constantly out and about and can count on one hand some exceptional encounters. I've been sitting in a hedge with a fox half a metre next to me grubbing his ears moved when I swallowed, it was late evening but not yet dusk. I returned the next evening with a friend to enable me to endorse this encounter, the fox returned along the hedgerow and slowly passed in front of us within a metre. Like the first night we were just sitting in the hedge no growth in front of us. I'm also lucky enough to have a kingfisher nest in the bank on the stream 30m from my dwelling and for three years now I've watched them coming and going. They have been here for a couple of weeks now so hopefully the fourth year for me to catch daily sightings of them. I also believe they have accepted my presence. Ideal for filming!!!

[@WildlifeInCloseUp]

What a wonderful situation to live in. Nice to hear exciting close encounters like that.

[@jonathanscannell4552]

I love this to watching this all other season early autumn and Summer - spring winter this is credible wildlife

[@JohnFormstone]

Beautifully put together, An absolute treat to watch and so inspirational. Well done. 👍

[@smegmuya]

Excellent film, must take so much effort and patience, and skill... Thank you Mr. de Vere!.

[@jonb4020]

Stunning! Thank you! I have sometimes thought about the relative merits of wildlife here and in other countries. I spent the early 25 years of my life in the Peak District and was fortunate to have many acres of land to explore. The variety of incredible wildlife there - and further afield in the hidden valleys and dales that tourists don't find - was exceptional. The silent flight of the barn owl at dusk for me matches any gaudy parrot screeching in a jungle; the joy of spying on the fox about his prowl beats any lion on the savannah. And the sight of two hares boxing is for me equal to any kangaroos doing the same! I would venture to suggest that your film proves these points admirably! I wish I had been able to film some of the amazing things I saw in those days...

[@WildlifeInCloseUp]

Heartwarming for me to hear when people really 'get' what I am trying to do and you put it so beautifully, thank you. 2 more similar films are on the way so please subscribe, if you haven't already, to get notified.

[@floraflorabunda2216]

Beautiful, simple and peaceful but mesmerising

[@christinehorner312]

This is awesome. I told my sister in-law who teaches fifth grade about it. After seeing it she hopes to be able to show it to her school. What a wonderful piece of luck! I thought back to when I was 8 and just moved to a suburban neighborhood full of similar such wonders, and then later on when I owned a bit of land filled with diverse animals, as it had been vacant about 15 yrs before I got it at auction.

[@WildlifeInCloseUp]

Glad it was helpful. I will be uploading a version without the voiceover (plus more, similar films) that might be of particular use to teachers maybe. Always love it when children watch!

[@sueb7065]

I bought the DVD a few years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. It's nice to see it on KZbin.

[@Mello-pc8wh]

You are awesome filming narrating stories etc etc I enjoy everything about your awesome films! Thank you so much 👍❤️ and God bless 🙏

[@lorenstribling6096]

Beautiful, peaceful. A true joy to watch.

[@WildlifeInCloseUp]

Glad you enjoyed it. Please do watch the other films if you haven't already and share with others - thank you.

[@hammondOT]

I absolutely love foxes and am incredibly jealous of your footage and closeness to these awesome little guys.

[@WildlifeInCloseUp]

It was very time consuming but I enjoy their company too. More encounters in my Meadows film.

[@horacecrowe3520]

excellent photography

[@KnowNaturenow]

Absolutely amazing! This is Oscar standard, scratch that it’s better than an old Oscar award!!! Keep it up!!!!!

[@jeanross7430]

Thank you for this, the bird song is so sweet. I could listen all day long. Lovely wild life, living in South Africa I appreciate seeing more gentle wild animals.

[@caracortage3270]

Such a profound comment! Liked your comment.

[@marywood4913]

Lovely! I hope to see more from you. --- from a fan in South Carolina

[@lgpatil3333]

Excellent videography and good narrative

[@WildlifeInCloseUp]

Thank you so much 😀

[@carolbulmer8253]

Thank you, Mr. DeVere for this lovely documentary😊👏👏👏

[@WildlifeInCloseUp]

So nice of you to say so. More is coming soon so please subscribe, if you haven't already, to get notified.

[@cinemamashinani3852]

Congratulations Srephen and your filming crew for this documentary.. I live in Kenya and did not know that there is so much wildlife in Britain.. As a documentary film maker too, I really appreciate the long hours.,the patience you had to endure and all the turns in nature and weather to bring to life such a wonderful film, where to a common person it will appear so effortlessly and smoothly flows. I love the up and close shots, the songs of the birds... And your voice full of passion for the magical life... God bless you Sir.. Many regards from Kenya 🇰🇪

[@WildlifeInCloseUp]

I've filmed in Kenya a few times for nature documentaries - you live in a really amazing place, so It's great to hear your comments. Thank you. (The 'crew' is just me!)

[@siniaptitsa1596]

Hello from Russia!)) How fine and amusing to watch familiar species and compare their russian and english names. I find your narration and accent very understandable and nice. Thanks for this video.

[@WildlifeInCloseUp]

Welcome!

[@BirdBath1]

How is Russia now

[@siniaptitsa1596]

@@BirdBath1 I can't speak from all Russians but I'm confused, dazed, disgraced, shocked and don't realise what's happening.

[@caracortage3270]

@@BirdBath1 bloodsoaked in millions of animal limbs and wild life amputees and orphans.

[@BirdBath1]

@@siniaptitsa1596 #birdbathjamaica

[@marilyn726]

What a Wonderful wildlife camera/film maker you are!!!! Such patience and dedication. Your voice is so soothing i could watch and listen for hours. Thank you once again! Can't wait for the next video😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@adamjames0710]

This was a beautiful video with professional quality! I loved the birdsong throughout.

[@unclepete100]

Love the ‘no presenter no music’ thing. Thank you and cheers

[@WildlifeInCloseUp]

Glad you liked the format.

[@rongo6690]

Very, very informative, with such excellent camera shots. Thank you.

[@WildlifeInCloseUp]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@vickisaulnier270]

It's great to see a photographer that still loves his job. Thank you!

[@leoquesto9183]

Love this film and the others by you, Mr. de Vere. So lovely, stately, brimming with presence. Thank you.

[@WildlifeInCloseUp]

Thank you Theo. 'Stately' - I like that!

[@anthonydavies6021]

Thank you for this lovely reminder of the natural richness still available (just) in our British countryside. Over my 70+ years Ive been lucky enough to have seen all of the species you featured, other than the muntjac. But how much more scarce many of them have become! I was reminded of this hearing the yellowhammer in the soundtrack - I have never seen one in the six years I have lived and explored in Cornwall. Your sensitivity to the wild creatures and acute observations make this very special - as though one were almost having these intimate experiences oneself. So often such encounters are happenstance, but all the more precious for that.

[@WildlifeInCloseUp]

I don't see yellowhammers nearly as much now, compared to when I made this film but they do still pop up in a few places - the last one I saw in the Hebrides. There was a short BBC nature series years ago called "Being There" which was at the back of mind while making this. Thanks for commenting.

[@leoquesto9183]

I’ve returned to Mr. de Vere’s beautifully films THROUGH THE GARDEN GATE and RETURN TO THE RIVER many times over the last few years. They create such a serene space to immerse oneself in. Thank you!

[@jeffbrown4743]

First class film with a wealth of wildlife. Thanks for posting.

[@annecoplestone40]

Hi Stephen, once again I'm blessed to be in the beautiful woodlands, witnessing the amazing abundance of wildlife going about their lives. It's such an immense privilege,and I'm deeply grateful for your skills and diligence. It's the home of my forebears. Some of your wildlife was introduced to New Zealand. I particularly enjoy the Blackbird and Thrush for their supreme songs. Thank you so much for the Joy you bring. Anne Coplestone. N.Z.

[@Thenaturalflorist]

Absolutely fantastic! Thank you so much, a real joy to watch with my 4 year old son 🙏🏼 beautiful.

[@BirdBath1]

Kate, look at bird bath

[@penelopesparrow]

Stumbled over this by happy accident, a gorgeous piece! I was born and raised in Australia but my heritage is English, I'm hoping to settle there soon. Thank you so much for sharing this peaceful film of my very favourite place. ❤

[@WildlifeInCloseUp]

You are so very welcome. Thanks for taking the time to comment. More is coming soon so please subscribe, if you haven't already, to get notified.

[@davidborunsky6681]

Stunning countryside, looks like Chiltern Hills.

[@WildlifeInCloseUp]

You're right, some of the scenes were shot on the edge of the Chilterns.

[@baycast]

What a gem! Thank you so much as I really enjoyed this video.

[@l0ved1991]

This was a beautiful documentary, and what beautiful countryside and animals. Thank you! I would love to visit some day.

[@WildlifeInCloseUp]

I hope you get the chance one day. Thanks for leaving the comment.

[@bizzybee852]

Thank you, it's amazing what is just beyond your garden gate...

[@mello3214]

Absolutely great informative relaxing video of beautiful nature and wildlife thank you!!!!! ❤

[@joanne1dreams]

Wonderful, thanks so much for sharing ❤❤

[@thepeopleplaceandnaturepod8344]

Wow, this video really opened my eyes to the beauty of our environment! 💖

[@caracortage3270]

Or, infernal, SIN soaked ugliness, that expects wildlife to drink and eat ones sewer, litteraly speaking so, and expects them to live in a highest level of visually degraded country side, considering, what it ones was and what to a fox, a bird and to British wildlife it always going to be. If anyone doesn't see that, only goes to show people's intellectual and moral inferiority.

[@WarrenPeace007]

One of the most beautiful films I’ve seen in a very long time. Thank you Stephen

[@Itisfinished.]

Wow, what an amazing video and narration, absolutely loved every second of this, especially when the male muntjac spotted you and reacted how he did,also the gossamer and feathers nest would be my dream bed. Liked and shared.

[@WildlifeInCloseUp]

Thank you very much!

[@mello3214]

God bless you! Thank you for this amazing work! ❤

[@helenashton5334]

Hi Stephen, the full length video has been simply adorable to watch. How you got such wonderful shots is amazing. The barn owl hunting was fantastic. I’m not too keen on snakes but the filming was superb. Wildlife is simply wonderful. Thank you so much 😊

[@WildlifeInCloseUp]

Thanks for such lovely feedback. Makes it all worthwhile. (Please Like and Subscribe if you haven't already.)

[@dl1889]

I'd be happy to give a thousand likes if I could. What a gem. Will be looking forward to more of your documentaries.

[@WildlifeInCloseUp]

I'm so glad to hear your feedback, thank you. I'm looking to upload Return to the River soon.

[@jiwonkimm]

Thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you so much for sharing your masterpiece with all of us.

[@WildlifeInCloseUp]

You are welcome. Thank you for your feedback which means a lot to me.

[@MegaDubstyle]

We really enjoyed watching with fantastic filming of British wildlife

[@greenbrightly]

I bought this on DVD, it’s wonderful to have it on KZbin I’ve always loved it. Thank you!

[@Pinkfinkle]

What a beautiful documentary. Thank you

[@WildlifeInCloseUp]

Glad you enjoyed it! More similar full length documentaries coming soon so please subscribe, if you haven't already, to get notified.

[@jess53nz]

that was an absolute delight to watch!

[@namedJustBob]

I was so sad when I saw this off of amazon, Ive watched your films on there over and over, they are so relaxing and always help me sleep and relive anxiety. So happy to see it on here for free. Thank you for all your amazing films

[@DianneWilderASMR]

What a gem this is! Thank you so much for reminding us just how lively and exciting nature is just outside our doorstep.

[@WildlifeInCloseUp]

My pleasure! It's always great to hear such positive feedback. More is coming soon so please subscribe, if you haven't already, to get notified.

[@Cqpitalss]

Such a peaceful place

[@bethgrant2867]

I have been so enjoying these incredible videos! Just discovered them yesterday after being stuck inside with constant downpours, wanting desperately to be outside like you! Overwhelmed by the barn owl babies you were able to get so close to! Congratulations! What a feat! Ty for your talent time and effort. This New England native presently of NH is very grateful and more than refreshed! I grew up on 15 acres of land in Massachusetts and miss it daily! Blessings on your continued success with these marvelous movies for the public.. Namaste! 🦊🌿🐇🌱🐸🌾🐐🍃🪺🦆✨

[@WildlifeInCloseUp]

The barn owls were fun to work with. The attic where they were nesting was very hot - an old house with no insulation - but it was so worth it, especially to get such nice comments and feedback as yours!

[@bethgrant2867]

@@WildlifeInCloseUp So excited to hear back from you..😌 Ty for taking the time.. I cannot imagine how hot that attic must have been.. Have experienced overheated attics myself.. But never filming baby owls..snicker🤭 I always look for anything you've put out and look forward to.even more in the future..🤞 Have a lovely evening..🦉✨🌌💫

[@clairecooper197]

Absolutely stunning, I could watch for hours.

[@WildlifeInCloseUp]

Glad to hear that, thank you.

[@lynnleigha580]

That was really lovely, thank you for sharing!

[@Lisa101-x9x]

Absolutely fantastic video. Thank you

[@BirdBath1]

Lisa, look at bird bath

[@Sunflowers-like-these]

Absolutely beautiful! I have visited Britain three times, and it is a joy to see these wild places again.❤

[@WildlifeInCloseUp]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@susanharris5926]

Wonderful camera work and narration. Really captivating glimpse into what is going on around this village. Thanks.

[@Jennings-n6g]

A MARVELOUS WORK OF ART. -- Richard W Jennings, author of Orwell's Luck (Houghton Mifflin, 2000)

[@ginojaco]

Thanks for posting this.

[@donnaeturner]

Beautiful.

[@ryansdevinecottage7930]

Thank you so much for this. It was delightful to watch!

[@WildlifeInCloseUp]

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[@pente3194]

What a wonderful documentary! One of my favourites!

[@BirdBath1]

Pente, look at bird bath

[@victoriahouse9969]

Sharing with Facebook friends. Hope you are well. Best wishes VH.

[@WildlifeInCloseUp]

Thank you! You too!

[@flautinouk]

Beautiful!

[@LoraJonesVideos]

A really beautiful film, thanks so much for sharing.

[@WildlifeInCloseUp]

You are very welcome.

[@jonesmapani9898]

Indeed

[@rickwakelin1725]

Thank you for all your time, efforts and professional know how, this was one of the best uk wild life documentary I've seen I thoroughly enjoyed it

[@LivinginTheNewForest]

Stunning nature video Stephen. You could have made 20 vids out of that 😄 I heard a Blackcap this morning, funnily enough! I didn't recognise the song and the Merlin app told me that it was a Blackcap. Tx for sharing. New friend in The New Forest. 😄 Best wishes, Rob

[@sam7687-i9b]

Thanks for this came up recommended im so glad i watched . I couldn't stop watching it tbh. the shots of the wildlife were wonderful and the commentary was perfect no load music ruining the bird songs and nice switch of topics very interesting .

[@WildlifeInCloseUp]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@PeterStyrbkdeLasson]

I just love your films of al the birds and animals just around the countryside, and I especialy love your comments and the true sounds of nature without any horrible backgroundmusic. Thank You so much.

[@JohnNeil-i9c]

This is one of the best British wildlife documentries I've seen in a long long time,great photography and narration.❤

[@WildlifeInCloseUp]

Very glad to hear that. Thank you.

[@muwizar]

Thank you for this documentary. Amazing footage 🤩

[@rahulraj702002]

Superb 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 loved the video

[@garyharris4008]

To me it is awesome the pains of being naturalist/photography.

[@kalylo124]

Simply beautiful...I've only begun to discover this channel and I simply love watching every episodes...thank you for sharing...

[@fionasaunders7646]

This England, there is nothing quite as lovely. Really superb filming, thank you so much. Greetings from Zimbabwe

[@marinaloulli3452]

I so love these films, they make me put my eyes in and ears out when I’m in my locales.

[@WildlifeInCloseUp]

What a great way of putting it. Thanks for the feedback.

[@ingriddurden3929]

You did a great job! thank you so much for sharing this wonderful film. The hares reminded me of when I was a child, how our little dog ran into a field with a few hares, running rounds, and she just got in the ring and ran with them! and we had hoped to make some hare stew!

[@touchedbynature5445]

Amazing Documentary, Possible The Most Inspiring Documentary I've Seen, Very Helpful And Informative. Beautifully Crafted With The Ability To Bring You Into A Wonderful Experience Of The Natural World. Many Thanks For Sharing Your Knowledge And Craft.

[@WildlifeInCloseUp]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@phoenixrising6245]

Breathtakingly beautiful!! Living on the Essex/Suffolk border, I think there's nowhere quite like our stunning countryside and, my goodness, do you prove that point here. Subscribed in an instant!!

[@WildlifeInCloseUp]

Thank you.

[@christinemcleod5499]

Fantastic! A great way to end the day!

[@WildlifeInCloseUp]

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[@christinemcleod5499]

@@WildlifeInCloseUp looking forward to seeing more! Thank you!

[@nikinik5620]

I've just discovered you and subscribed. This was a wonderful hour of relaxing with you in nature. I understand it is alot of work and you aren't just sitting back and letting the cameras do all the work. Big thanks to you and your team and helping neighbors for this video from Costa Rica.

[@WildlifeInCloseUp]

So nice to hear from so far away. I visited Costa Rica once many years ago filming for the BBC series 'The Life of Birds' - beautiful rainforest there.

[@andreamundt]

Beautiful shots! Thank you! 👍

[@julieorenbach3157]

I love all of your videos ❤your voice is so soothing and relaxing 😊

[@jacquelinenicholson538]

Hi I just found your wildlife on u tube thanks so much they are beautiful and no loud music either just birds bees wildlife absolutely right up my street thanks so much

[@NatsAstrea]

I love your work, and I'm looking forward to more!

[@DTAnglesey]

Great videography and stunningly put together!

[@HR-od9fl]

Brilliant ❤️

[@BirdBath1]

H r, look at bird bath

[@marissaclaridge7627]

Beautiful video...thank you for sharing...lovelyxxx