Wildlife Homestead Part 2 - Bringing a woodland back to life

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  • Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
  • There's lots of jobs to be getting on with at the new house however its seems to be ages since I got behind the camera. This morning was beautiful with a hard frost so I decided to put the V6 hide up on the meadow and see what small birds were about. During the previous week we had had a surprise visitor and managed to capture him on trailcam. We also had some other furry visitors that we managed to record!!
    Get an update on the progress we've made with the place ranging from tree planting to tree felling where were managing part of the overgrown woodland and bringing it back to life ready for the potential arrival of any Summer migrants.
    Join me as we get stuck in and get going with what is going to be a busy first year in our new home in Wales!!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 198

  • @Gazzab6
    @Gazzab6 10 місяців тому +3

    I’m not surprised you have to pinch yourself, I bet you’re in dream world. Great to see Badgers,Foxes and Tawny Owls in your garden too - I can see Badger Project 2 coming. The amount of possibilities your new home is giving you is going to take your photography to another level. I’m really pleased for you Simon.

  • @r2hildur
    @r2hildur 11 місяців тому +15

    Amazing. What a dream to have all that in your backyard. Not having to call or contact people or ask to use their property or pay to use their hides is priceless really. Priceless.

    • @steviebye1
      @steviebye1 11 місяців тому

      Absolutely, very exciting.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому

      Yeh, youre not wrong. Its a great feeling !!👍🏼👌🏼

  • @luckyhomestead
    @luckyhomestead Місяць тому +1

    I love woodland managing videos! :)

  • @aynsleycooper365
    @aynsleycooper365 5 місяців тому +1

    I seem to have missed these, catching up now...

  • @NeilAlmond
    @NeilAlmond 7 місяців тому

    Simon, I'm out of breath just watching you. Great photos mate.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it 👊🏼

  • @MJSPhotographyUK
    @MJSPhotographyUK 11 місяців тому +5

    I feel quite tired after all that work you have done Simon. Can't wait for the next video. Thanks for sharing.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому +1

      Haha, I've not really started yet Martin. I certainly wont need to join a gym!!😃🤣

  • @maryjenkins8948
    @maryjenkins8948 11 місяців тому +1

    lovely just to watch the view and the wildlife you have seen already and all on your own door step.! The big smile on your face say's it all.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому

      Thanks Mary, yes we feel so at home already 👌🏼

  • @andrewgilbertson5356
    @andrewgilbertson5356 11 місяців тому +7

    My wife Gill says leave the slope alone! No levelling off. Great place, wonderful to have badgers and fox.

  • @deniscameron3792
    @deniscameron3792 2 місяці тому

    Great video, thanks for sharing. You are such a hard worker, you deserve your success.

  • @sue.Hoo123
    @sue.Hoo123 11 місяців тому +2

    Wow, you’ve been busy. Such a difference already and I’m loving your plans. Re the Sparrowhawk, I think it was a female due to colouring, males front barring tends to be more orange and head and back more slate grey. Happy to be told I’m wrong though!

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому

      Thanks Sue, I'll take another look. Maybe put the camera closer next time to get a better view 👀👀

  • @royparkes6182
    @royparkes6182 10 місяців тому

    What a great plot of land, so much variety, a wildlife photographers paradise👌 Badgers, Foxes & Raptors! Bloody hell, brilliant.🤛 Love the images of the Bullfinch & the Blue Tit on that reindeer lichen branch, you could sell stills of that.👍 btw - looking very smart in your AB roll neck😎

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Roy, cant beat a good Arthur Beale jumper!!🔥👍🏼

  • @mjsmith8741
    @mjsmith8741 10 місяців тому

    The still picture is a Marsh Tit, white spot on upper bill and buffy rear cheeks. The first video clip was a Willow Tit, no spot on the bill and cleaner white cheeks. Great to have both species there

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  10 місяців тому

      Cheers for the info 👍🏼

  • @nickclaytonphotography
    @nickclaytonphotography 11 місяців тому

    Brilliant stuff Simon, looking good bud. You really are living the dream in Wales & not Scotland (just in case you forgot!) 😅
    I reckon you’ll easily get red kites down on the strip of land towards the orchard if you throw a few chicken/meat scraps out. Plenty of them in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
    Look forward to watching your progress.
    Keep on keeping on!
    Best,
    Nick

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  10 місяців тому +1

      Hopefully Nick, maybe theyre a bit pre occupied with breeding at the moment but fingers crossed for the future 👍

  • @TheNonsenseAdventures
    @TheNonsenseAdventures 8 місяців тому

    Looks like you bought the right place. I get foxes and their cubs in my garden, also a surprise visit by a badger but I'm outskirts of a town, would be amazing to be as wild as you are!

  • @lollbell
    @lollbell 11 місяців тому

    Hi Si comment together nicely regarding the path i would just dig a path out things are starting to happen but no doubt will take time you are not shy of a bit of graft that's for sure and will look stunning when it is finished all the best Laurence.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому

      Cheers Laurence, gonna see how it goes with the weather drying up. Will make a decision then !!👍🏼👊🏼

  • @LewisRound
    @LewisRound 11 місяців тому

    This is the kind of place I aspire to have one day, I always really enjoy your Content Simon, you must be my favorite channel on all of YT. You have actually inspired me to go and start my own Wildlife Photography UA-cam Channel a few weeks ago as I see the joy it brings you so thanks for giving me the push to do it I really love it! Keep the amazing videos coming!

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому +1

      Nice one Lewis, thanks for the comments 👍🏼 Great to have inspired you to have a crack at UA-cam, good luck with it all. ATB, Si 👍🏼🎥📷

    • @LewisRound
      @LewisRound 11 місяців тому

      ​@simoneardley no problem glad the house move has gone well and thanks for visiting the channel, means alot 👍🏻😊

  • @cloudpandarism2627
    @cloudpandarism2627 10 місяців тому +1

    subbed to channel for the adventure you are about to start with this new home.
    14:10min you underexpose a bit. any special reason for that? i feel overexposing a bit and remove the noise is much easier on a brighter photo than underexposing and then deal with much more noise after pulling up the depths. no? 😮

  • @chrismartin7594
    @chrismartin7594 11 місяців тому

    It looks fantastic. I'm going on the Monday with my wallet, lol. I may see you there.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому

      Nice one Chris, looking forward to it 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @GeoffCooper
    @GeoffCooper 11 місяців тому

    Great stuff - it's all looking really good. I reckon you'll want to put some protection on the little trees or they'll get munched!

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому +1

      Cheers Geoff, it was a consideration but there are no Deer or Rabbits in the area so they should be ok. I'll keep my eye on them though. Thanks for watching 👍🏼👊🏼👀

  • @deanseldon5640
    @deanseldon5640 11 місяців тому

    Awesome stuff mate. Looking forward to what you get on camera

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому

      Thanks Dean , yeh mate its exciting. Discovering new stuff all the time 📷👀

  • @pathogan4854
    @pathogan4854 11 місяців тому

    Brilliant work Simon !! Not easy being Lord Ashfordly 😀 absolutely beautiful property and everything your doing is an improvement ! loving these videos but great to see you behind the camera aswell take care man !!

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому

      Cheers Pat and thanks for following the progress 👊🏼

  • @vincentspratling365
    @vincentspratling365 11 місяців тому

    Fantastic place Simon. Great video.

  • @GeorgeAtkinson-w5e
    @GeorgeAtkinson-w5e 11 місяців тому

    Great job, love the channel. Keep up the good work Simon.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому

      Glad you're enjoying it!!👍🏼👊🏼

  • @samanthabooker151
    @samanthabooker151 10 місяців тому

    You’ve set yourselves quite a to do list but you have so much nature waiting in the wings that it’s going to be amazing. No wonder you have to pinch yourself. You’re living the dream.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  10 місяців тому

      Thanks Samantha, feels like home already!!😃

  • @nigelmorley8092
    @nigelmorley8092 11 місяців тому

    LIVING THE DREAM !! Looks great Simon...my only bit of advice re hides is take your time building the permanent ones or ideally make them liftable/moveable !! I discovered the hard way how in the summer/autumn the backdrop from your shooting position that is all monotone and great in winter/spring will suddenly throw a big blob of colour or lines into your backdrop when things come into full leaf. (think a Hornbeam tree going a nice orange in autumn.which is what got me from one hide !) Good luck with everything you're doing and if you love doing it it's not really hard work !! :-)

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Nigel, yeh youre right. I'm gonna put up a couple of level platforms and utilise my Monal hides before committing to the permanent locations. Cheers for the tips !!👊🏼

  • @Terrytheartist
    @Terrytheartist 11 місяців тому

    Another great video Simon! I’m bloody knackered just watching all the work being done mate, good to see you behind the lens again, after all it’s what has led you into this journey? a lovely time of the year coming up so I’m looking forward to more streams, best wishes Terry 👍📷🦅

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому +1

      Nice one Terry, the longer days and nice weather is when the real work begins. Roll on Spring!!👍🏼😃

  • @paulrawsthorne5963
    @paulrawsthorne5963 10 місяців тому

    Beautiful place

  • @gdreading9088
    @gdreading9088 11 місяців тому +1

    Lovely setting Simon, it will certainly keep you busy . . . loved the sparrow hawk pics.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching, its a great place. Lovely to see new species arriving with the better weather!!

  • @nikonnorm
    @nikonnorm 11 місяців тому +2

    Brilliant but needs a brew and a few fig biscuits to watch it properly

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому

      I'll second that!!😆😆☕️

  • @Sw33ty75
    @Sw33ty75 11 місяців тому +1

    You've definitely busy & your vision is coming along nicely. Regards to the slope I personally would put in a levelled path to make life easier for yourself & to stop the ground getting churned up

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks, yeh ive nearly been on my backside a few times already !!🤣

  • @CliveWooton
    @CliveWooton 11 місяців тому +1

    Morning Simon glad your back on missed your videos looks fantastic. Can't wait to see more !!!! Glad your enjoying your new home .

  • @caledonianfoto3728
    @caledonianfoto3728 10 місяців тому

    Mr Fox will love it if you're going to keep some Chickens 😆

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  10 місяців тому

      They'll be locked in every night !!!😃🐔

  • @cloudpandarism2627
    @cloudpandarism2627 10 місяців тому +1

    i wanna see a hide for birding with a kitchen, bed and whirlpool inside. 🫡 make it happen chop chop! 😅

  • @Fargy86
    @Fargy86 11 місяців тому

    Ive liked all ur videos in the past but i have to say im loving these most recent ones, its just different from the usual wildlife photography ones out there. Seeing ur new place come together & what types of wildlife you attract i think will be really interesting.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for that. Yeh, its good to mix it up a bit. Glad youre enjoying the channel and thanks for watching 👍🏼

  • @9oldfingers349
    @9oldfingers349 11 місяців тому

    No reds ? That would make ur day if you hade I bet, Loving this set of videos Simon, I really look forward to the next one,

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому

      Youre not kidding but sadly theyre very thin on the ground in Wales. Thanks for following the series👍🏼

  • @cerealkiller4248
    @cerealkiller4248 11 місяців тому +1

    Looking great so far, I’m on the south coast below you, we have about an acre backing onto farmland, deer, badger, fox, stoat, grass snake, sparrowhawk, red kite, buzzard , GSW, green woodpecker all regulars in the garden. I’ve got 200 bare root native hedging trees to go in, it’s too wet at present so they’re in a nursery bed awaiting a break in the weather 😢.
    Really looking forward to following your journey, it’s great having the space, but I spend 4/5 hours a week mowing in the summer………….👀

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому

      Sounds perfect to me, spoilt for choice. So many species and thats not counting the Summer arrivals. Ive just bought a ride on!! Hopefully it'll speed the job up!!👌🏼🤞🏼

  • @KWTImages
    @KWTImages 11 місяців тому +1

    Great to see your progress, what a great project/projects to be able to do in your own garden...👊😊👍

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому +1

      Cheers Keith, it'll be better when I can finally retire!!😃🤞🏼 I feel very privileged!!

  • @LundysWildcampBushcraft
    @LundysWildcampBushcraft 11 місяців тому

    Living the dream Simon seeing the badger and fox is great news mate hopefully see some cubs in the future you got plenty work to keep you busy looking forward to seeing what you get done on the next video atvb Jimmy 😎😎👍👍

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Jimmy, yeh mate feel very lucky to have an abundance of wildlife on the doorstep. Need to capture it all on camera now!!😃📷 ATB, Si

  • @graemeatkinson5180
    @graemeatkinson5180 10 місяців тому

    Just discovered your channel. Absolutely love watching and have binged the videos. The new house looks a dream. Keep the updates coming! 👍

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  10 місяців тому

      Nice one Graeme, thanks for supporting the channel 👊🙂

  • @adamjuckesphoto
    @adamjuckesphoto 11 місяців тому +2

    Amazing Simon. We are hoping to embark on a very similar journey very soon, with our Surrey property now on the market! Great work as always 👌🏻

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Adam, good luck with your move. Are you staying in the same area?

    • @adamjuckesphoto
      @adamjuckesphoto 10 місяців тому +1

      @@simoneardley no, probably moving your way! :)

  • @andrewnoden9117
    @andrewnoden9117 11 місяців тому

    Hi Simon
    Great video
    Hope you may still make me a walking stick 😀
    Cheers
    Andrew in Ottawa
    A Bolton lad originally
    Cheers

  • @jamesclifford3401
    @jamesclifford3401 11 місяців тому

    Hi simon, the homestead taking shape. I'm thinking you could get yourself some water butts, one for your barn/wood shed instead of running back into the stream, you could us it for your veg plot and maybe a shredder to make paths at your barn/wood shed and veg plot areas.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому

      Cheers James, yeh the butts are a good shout. Undecided yet about the paths but the chipper would be a definite help 👍🏼

  • @paulbaldwin2290
    @paulbaldwin2290 11 місяців тому +1

    Excellent Simon really are a grafter 👏great to see your journey think we going to see some great videos! Have retired now?

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому +1

      Cheers Paul, not yet mate. September I can go !!👌🏼🔥

  • @Rob.1340
    @Rob.1340 11 місяців тому +1

    Great beginning to the homestead. Feel your pain with the wet weather. Just had a couple of dry days up here. Fantastic that you’re surrounded with wildlife. All the best. 👍📷😎

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому

      Cheers Rob, yeh I got talking to a local farmer and he said its been the wettest Winter that he remembers!! Roll on Spring 🤞🏼👌🏼

  • @jefffiles9209
    @jefffiles9209 11 місяців тому

    Wow, what an amazing setting and versatile landscape you've now got Simon. A lot of work but what's the rush and the opportunities are endless, unlike the money 😊

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому +1

      Cheers Jeff, youre right there. We'll just take it nice and slowly and see what happens 👀👍🏼

  • @MrJeyjey2707
    @MrJeyjey2707 11 місяців тому

    Great stuff Si! Sparrowhawk too....badgers, foxes, tawny owls...you're going to be busy..👍

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому +1

      Hopefully mate 📷👌🏼🤞🏼

  • @chrisgrayson353
    @chrisgrayson353 11 місяців тому

    Class work!! Love your new location and House ! All da best from a fellow Lancashire lad...Now living in County Kerry 🇮🇪

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому +1

      Nice one Chris, thanks for watching the films 👀👍🏼

    • @chrisgrayson353
      @chrisgrayson353 11 місяців тому

      @@simoneardley inspirational bud...I've learned lots from ya!!!

  • @rbr6852
    @rbr6852 11 місяців тому +1

    Great video. Looking forward to more projects and build videos👍

  • @JohnCooper-jl5nt
    @JohnCooper-jl5nt 11 місяців тому

    So Simon with all the progress you’ve made the workshops and courses will kick off soon😂😂😂 Happy to be a Guinea Pig we can bring our own accommodation if you have space for a caravan 😂😂😂😂 Looks wonderful enjoy.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому

      Thanks John and thanks for the offer. Once I've retired then a lot more things will be happening.👍🏼

  • @muddywalters
    @muddywalters 11 місяців тому

    Great video Simon - living the dream mate and I’m sure I speak for everyone when I say thank you for taking us along. Can’t wait for the next video!
    Just one thing, that Tit had a pale patch at the base of the beak - Marsh Tit?
    Keep up the good work mate 👍🏻

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому +1

      Its a pleasure to bring you all along on the journey. Jury is still out on the bird ID. I'm going to use my Merlin app, apparently their call is the best form of identification. All the best, Si

  • @nigelroberson8911
    @nigelroberson8911 11 місяців тому +1

    Coming on a treat Simon. I’ll be at the show on the Monday too. Maybe catch up. Ive no money too because just bought a second Tragopan hide.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому

      Nice one Nigel, maybe bump into you pal. You cant have too many hides!!🤣👌🏼

  • @paulbirtwhistle3193
    @paulbirtwhistle3193 11 місяців тому +1

    Lovely watching it come together

  • @paulburland2260
    @paulburland2260 11 місяців тому

    I feel your excitement Simon, rewilding is so rewarding,love following the progress your making,👍

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому

      Nice one Paul, roll on the better weather eh!!👍🏼😃

  • @jamesbarnes3063
    @jamesbarnes3063 11 місяців тому +1

    What a beautiful place you have, and to rewind it, what a grand homestead!

  • @Pseagust
    @Pseagust 11 місяців тому +1

    What an amazing place you have.

  • @allanternent8862
    @allanternent8862 11 місяців тому +1

    Good to see U back simon

  • @TonyH_379
    @TonyH_379 11 місяців тому

    Brilliant!!! Love the new place Simon. 👍👍

  • @littlemike50
    @littlemike50 11 місяців тому

    What can I say, brilliant, you are going to have a fabulous journey there Simon, some nice shots by the way, We have willow tits on an RSPB reserve near us, swell wood near Langport in somerset well known for it's nesting colony of heron's, All the best as always, Mike E nvious,😊...

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому +1

      Cheers Mike, yeh a nice little bonus having those show up. Need to get some boxes up for em now !!👍🏼

  • @gladysklip6984
    @gladysklip6984 11 місяців тому

    Hi Simon, I can completely understand that you have to pinch yourself from time to time, you truly life in a (wildlife) paradise what an amazing views! I'm looking forward to your adventures. Take care, greetings from The Netherlands, Gladys

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Gladys, i feel very lucky to be in a position to nurture and help the land and wildlife to thrive. Thanks for watching 😃👍🏼

  • @christhorpe1966
    @christhorpe1966 11 місяців тому

    Brilliant future plans Simon and a lot of hard graft but its turning out to be a wonderful wildlife haven, Really looking forward to your next videos.
    👍fantastic 🦡🦊

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому +1

      Cheers Chris, it'll all be worth it in the end. Seeing results already 👍🏼👀

  • @user-kk9cw
    @user-kk9cw 11 місяців тому +1

    Great progress Simon, thank you for sharing. Really looking forward to see what you do with the Redstart boxes.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому +1

      Cheers, yeh I need to get them knocked up soon and get them in the trees 👍🏼

    • @user-kk9cw
      @user-kk9cw 11 місяців тому

      @@simoneardley Defo going to try and make to the photo and video show this year. Hope to see you there.

  • @waynestreet4519
    @waynestreet4519 11 місяців тому

    Simon - Simply - Superb.

  • @steve_colwill
    @steve_colwill 11 місяців тому

    Best channel on YT at the moment! I was thinking the other day I hope Simon puts another video out soon and you didn’t disappoint, mate. You’ve got some great ideas for the homestead there and the wildlife will be queuing up to get in there. Can’t wait for the next one! 👍🏻

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому

      Thanks Steve, kind words indeed. Just trying to mix it up a bit. Thanks for following the channel 👊🏼

  • @cliftonwhittaker260
    @cliftonwhittaker260 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for showing me around your place, Simon. Seems like there is always a lot of work to be done first when you are getting a new place ready for some long term photography, but, if the pictures you posted today are any indication, it is all going to be worth it. Those were beautiful shots. I'll be looking forward to your next post.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Clifton, yeh not a bad little start. It was great to just sit there to be honest. I could have watched them all day!!👀

  • @piketaff
    @piketaff 11 місяців тому

    Hi Simon great to see all the work you have been doing in such a short time since you moved to Wales. Have you had a look at the woodland trust for trees? I have found them fairly reasonable price wise for Land owners Subsidised tree packs. I bought bear root trees before from another company and found 50"% failed compared to the cell grown ones available from the woodland trust Might be worth a look. Keep up the great work Regards John

  • @Philsphotos988
    @Philsphotos988 11 місяців тому

    Great to see you back Simon and to see how you are cracking on with everything. So much to do but what a fantastic place you have there. Look forward to seeing what's next.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому

      Cheers Phil, good to have you along on the journey 👍🏼

  • @The58stupot
    @The58stupot 10 місяців тому

    Brilliant mate just subscribed. Over in Shropshire myself. Keep 'em coming.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for the sub Stu👍

  • @RickTOutdoorAdventure1969
    @RickTOutdoorAdventure1969 11 місяців тому

    Brilliant Simon, fantastic that you've got badgers n that Sparrow hawk was a beauty. I was canoeing with a fella whose done a lot of conservation with badgers even to the extent of being trusted enough by them to be climbing all over him n feeding them by hand etc 🙂. Pretty cool. Great film Si. Love the workshop too
    Atb Rick n Billydog

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому +1

      Cheers Rick, wow that'd be cool. Yeh saw your insta post, he sounds like an interesting fella. Good that the weathers bucking up a bit. ATB, Si 👍🏼

  • @gordonpearson1265
    @gordonpearson1265 11 місяців тому

    Great bit of land you've got Simon, brilliant potential for so many projects 👍

  • @steviebye1
    @steviebye1 11 місяців тому

    So happy for you Simon. Can't wait to see what other surprises you get. I live on the south coast and was very excited to hear this week that there are discussions going on to reintroduce pine martens to sussex and Kent. That would be wonderful. Can't wait for the next installment of 'the homestead'

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому

      Brilliant Stevie, thats what this country needs. Reintroduction of native species, theres a lot of good people doing some great work out there. Good news for the Red squirrels too, keep the greys down.

  • @alistairboyd5770
    @alistairboyd5770 11 місяців тому

    Not enough hours in the day for you now, I would imagine. Great to see things moving along for you. All the best from Al.

  • @PLAYmoreUK
    @PLAYmoreUK 11 місяців тому

    Fantastic video Simon - very inspiring - I am looking at setting similar areas up at my Dads - on the hunt for branches/stumps etc to build the platforms and get the hide set up

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому

      Thanks and good luck with the project 👍🏼

  • @adrian-l1r5e
    @adrian-l1r5e 11 місяців тому +1

    Great to see your progress

  • @satcat
    @satcat 11 місяців тому

    Great stuff Simon.. Looks like you are living the Dream,,i wish you well.cheers Den

  • @SkylarkFields
    @SkylarkFields 11 місяців тому

    Amazed at what you have got done already! All looking good. I bet it will be so pretty there when spring fully arrives.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks, yeh we viewed the place initially last Summer and it looked completely different. Surprising how the fine weather changes things.

  • @leemanton3169
    @leemanton3169 11 місяців тому

    Another great vlog, fantastic to see your plans coming together and also fantastic to see all the different species on your land and very exciting that you have badgers around. Keep up the great work.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому +1

      Cheers Lee, looking forward to getting the camera traps out there!!👍🏼📷

    • @leemanton3169
      @leemanton3169 11 місяців тому

      @@simoneardley I look forward to seeing what you capture 👍🏻

  • @tdfl2007
    @tdfl2007 11 місяців тому

    once again amazing..... & im looking forward a video on bird box building/ making this is something im looking at by using pallet wood.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks very much, yeh I've considered using pallet wood myself. There's plenty about!!

  • @tomrounding4239
    @tomrounding4239 11 місяців тому

    Loved the update :-) looking forward to the next one in anticipation.
    So much wildlife and future projects, I can see the progress you’ve made in just the two videos.
    Keep up the hoofing work :-)

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому

      Cheers Tom, oh yeh plenty of hoofing to be done !!💪🏽🤣

  • @royparkes6182
    @royparkes6182 11 місяців тому

    I’ve been wondering what you’ve been up too with that amazing property you showed us. The enthusiasm in your voice & the anticipation of what you’re planning is just ouzing out of you. What videos we have to look forward to, bagers, foxes, owls & an brillant variety of birds all on your doorstep……….bloody hell, every photographers dream. Thanks for sharing the progress & plans. Cant wait for the next one. Btw just couldn’t believe how many hides you have……..gobsmacked.🤣

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому +1

      I know Roy, the missus despairs!!🤣 Theyve all got their own use, thanks for watching😃

  • @mickcarr5031
    @mickcarr5031 11 місяців тому

    defo need that barn roof sorted, sooner rather than later by the looks of it I'd say. keep up the good work Simon. cheers.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому

      Yeh Mick, its on the list for Summer. Need a good dry spell to tackle that job 🙄👍🏼

  • @JohnTomasella
    @JohnTomasella 11 місяців тому

    Do you think you will get dippers on the gorgeous stream you have? Also, before you do a permanent hide, check your background when things are growing. Right now it is perfect but summer the greens may mess with it, maybe.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому

      Thanks John, yes something to bear in mind. Regarding the dippers, I dont think its big enough unfortunately but we'll get the trailcams out and see what turns up. Thanks for watching 👊🏼👀

  • @boblaird8475
    @boblaird8475 11 місяців тому

    Hi Simon I really apologize for troubling you I know you are busy. But I have had to give up work because of a heart problem and i am struggling with sharpness with my pictures I think it's because of my lens which is a cheap one. At the moment I am saving for a better one I have heard that the 500pf is good plus it's lighter which will be better for my heart is the 500pf really good

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому

      Hi Bob, sorry to hear about your health issues. Regarding the 500pf it is a superb piece of glass. Theres not much more I can say about it that hasn't already been said in all the online reviews. I would certainly recommend it if youre after decent reach but also having the massive weight savings advantages too. A great piece of glass. 👌🏼

  • @chriswynne505
    @chriswynne505 11 місяців тому

    Great to see you out and about with the camera fella looks like you have lots of plans and work to do you are one lucky guy

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому

      Cheers Chris, great to get back behind the lens. All be it very briefly!!📷👌🏼

  • @johntaylor-w9w
    @johntaylor-w9w 11 місяців тому

    Hello Simon, your excitement and enthusiasm is clear. Well done for pursuing your dream and well done for pursuing something which is beneficial to us all. Looking forward to the next instalment. JT (previously from Euxton nr Chorley, now a soppy southerner!)

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому

      Cheers JT, people with a bit of land should remember theyre only custodians for a very short time. Its nice to hopefully enhance it, protect and nurture it for the benefit of the critters that are lucky enough to reside there. Me included!!😃👍🏼

  • @raytaylor3090
    @raytaylor3090 11 місяців тому

    well you have been busy Simon, starting to take shape. you already have a great verity of shooting subject with the willow tits, Tawny, fox, Badger and Sparrow hawk , not forgetting all the small birds. You have a dream place. Great to see you out with the camera again Enjoy

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому

      Cheers Ray, early days yet but the place is showing lots of potential. 🤞🏼📷

  • @joelmontgomery4496
    @joelmontgomery4496 11 місяців тому

    Gill should peel spuds

  • @helendavies2742
    @helendavies2742 11 місяців тому

    Living the dream Simon ! Where did you get your tree whips from please ?

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому

      Thanks Helen. We got them from the Dingle nursery at Welshpool. Its part of the Derwen Garden Centre nearby.

  • @peterrudolf6780
    @peterrudolf6780 10 місяців тому

    Wow, you are really getting things done! I don’t know how you find the time, no wonder you haven’t had the camera out. I know the feeling of that, but I haven’t made anywhere near the progress in nearly three years!
    BTW, that Reindeer Lichen, really look s great in the photos, we get loads of it here too, I am forever picking up sticks covered in it to make perches, but rarely use them at the moment. Is Reindeer Lichen actually it’s real name?

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  10 місяців тому +1

      Cheers Peter, I get up really early and go to bed really late!!! A good head torch helps too🤣 Yes Reindeer lichen is one of its names amongst many others.

    • @peterrudolf6780
      @peterrudolf6780 10 місяців тому

      @@simoneardley 😂 I’m not a morning person! Plus I’m usually too busy feeding dogs cats and a pony!

  • @TimsWildlife
    @TimsWildlife 11 місяців тому

    Any ideas where the badgers are hiding?

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому +1

      Not yet Tim, early days mate👀🦡

    • @TimsWildlife
      @TimsWildlife 11 місяців тому

      @@simoneardley just spotted a raccoon dog near my badger sett!

  • @philipwatson2443
    @philipwatson2443 11 місяців тому

    Do you see Red Kites in your area Simon?

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому +1

      Yeh theres quite a few knocking about. Not seen any on the ground yet Philip.

    • @philipwatson2443
      @philipwatson2443 11 місяців тому

      @@simoneardley get some food down and you might become a mini Gigrin

  • @sonnydugganphotography
    @sonnydugganphotography 11 місяців тому

    Slowly Coming On Great News On The Fox & Badgers

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому +1

      Cheers Sonny, yeh it was great to capture them on the trailcams !!👀👌🏼

  • @barriewatts127
    @barriewatts127 11 місяців тому

    I might see you in the Photo Show Simon. We’re going the same day. Take your wallet you can get good deals on gear.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому +1

      Nice one Barrie, looking forward to it 👍🏼

  • @alanarmer8069
    @alanarmer8069 11 місяців тому +1

    👍👍👍👍🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌👍👍👍👍

  • @gingerspoons6078
    @gingerspoons6078 11 місяців тому

    👊🙏✌️❤️👍❤️✌️🙏👊

  • @JohnFormstone
    @JohnFormstone 11 місяців тому

    Now there is a happy man living the dream. Willow tits, badgers etc in the garden, what not to like. The place is looking great mate, Keep up the good work. 👍

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому

      Thanks John, welcome down any time mate with the camera traps. Show me how its done !!😃📷👍🏼

  • @smiffy5467
    @smiffy5467 11 місяців тому

    Like a pig in shite… and who wouldn’t be… Well deserved Simon..

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому

      A perfect analogy!!🤣🤣🐷

  • @joelmontgomery4496
    @joelmontgomery4496 11 місяців тому

    Love your stuff keep on keeping on! Btw who/where you purchase that jumper?🫶

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  11 місяців тому

      Cheers Joel, its an Arthur Beale Beerenberg wool jumper. Warm as toast!!🔥🔥