The Glossy Ibis is quite a common bird here in SE Queensland but I wasn't aware of the change in the birds plumage during the breeding months. Our biggest problem with the sun is that usually around about 9am the light is quite harsh for photography and any distant shots can start to suffer from heat haze. Good to see your Dad out and about despite the cold.
Cheers John, I would take the harsh light and heat haze over the constant grey and rain we are experiencing here in the UK. I would love to visit Queensland 👍🏻
Evening Dan , thanks for another great video, it's always good to pick up a new species, I've not seen one in the wild only a zoo. I visited the site a couple of years ago met some regular old birders just outside the visitor centre who gave me the heads up on the black necked grebe, tick ,and got a few pics of the Kestrel and little owl in the big digger compound ,a good days birding. Glad you got to see and film the Ibis and had day out with your dad, magical. Derek.
Thanks very much Derek, we always have a great day out even if we don’t see anything. A number of people have mentioned the black necked grebe so we will definitely be taking a return visit in the spring to hopefully photograph them. Thanks again and all the best 👍🏻
like how you walked past the dredge talking about the little owl that lives around the dredge. it is a lovely site and was before the RSPB took over and tried to spoil it.
Nice one Dan, glad you and Pops enjoyed it. St. Aidan’s it’s my refuge when visiting family in the north, only 20 minutes away from where I stay. The llossy ibis is a relatively dull bird as shown in the video, it wasn’t until another. photographer showed me it in flight when it had caught the sun you get a chance to realise what a stunning bird it really is.
I know exactly what you mean, I’d done some research on the subject before I went (I always do this so that I can share with viewers what I’ve learned) and saw images that showed this very flamboyant bird so was surprised when I was greeted by a rather drab looking bird 😂
The Glossy Ibis are nice birds Dan, we saw plenty of them on the wetlands in Majorca when we were there November and September 2023. Well worth a run out to see them when they appear rarely in the UK though,, another nice video Dan 😊
Excellent shots of the ibis! Tracking them through tall grass can be frustrating. I am looking forward to them showing up in my area in flocks in late April. Once in a while, a white-faced ibis shows up with them too! Hopefully you'll get to see one in breeding plumage one of these days.
Great video, Dan. Loved the shots of the Ibis! Saw one in Hertfordshire recently - but didn't have the camera with me! Good to see Pops with you again.
Great video chaps but one thing I notice when you visit these great ( and sometimes) very expansive reserves is a lack of optics have found a decent pair of binoculars can be a great asset over these larger reserves. ( Not a criticism just passing on a lesson learnt. ) 👍
Nice to see you have found my local reserve! Go back in spring for sure! Black necked Grebes have chicks - one of the best places to see them. Good for Kestrel too, they can let you get pretty close. Gets very busy with gulls but lots of different spring migrants and breeding birds all over the place. There are a few Bittern in those reed beds and plenty of Cettis warbler too
It’s a fabulous reserve and one I will definitely be making a return visit to. Quite a few people have mentioned the Grebe so that’s definitely on my list. Thanks very much Graham 👍🏻
Another excellent informative and entertaining video lads. I visit St Aidan's regularly, you can have quiet days and exceptional days, a lot depends on the weather due to its exposure. Great shots of the Ibis. Come back in early Spring on a calm day and you should get photos of lots more, including the almost guaranteed Black necked grebes.
@@danwillis_photography Hi Dan. The bngs, as they are known locally, arrive late March early April, pair up and breed and are carrying chicks , a la Great Crested, late April early May. Several been coming regularly for at least 7 years, probably longer. A treat to see.
Thanks very much Peter. The strap is from Peak Design and it’s called Slide. I’ve popped a link below 👇🏻 uk.peakdesign.com/collections/straps/products/slide
Lovely video Dan very entertaining, I was fortunate to have 8 of them on my local reserve in Cornwall last summer, they’re stunning when the sun shines on them! Have you tried the 400 with an external 1.4 tc on and the internal tc at the same time? I’m looking to get one but weighing up all the pros and cons before I jump in!! Cheers
Cheers Andy, I would love to see them in the right light showing off those iridescent colours I bet it’s awesome. I’ve used the 400mm with the 1.4 and 2x TC with and without engaging the internal TC. The lens works fantastic with the TC’s but you do start to see a degradation in image quality when 2 TC’s are engaged together, especially to the edges of the image. Hope that answers your question and all the best 👍🏻
Hi Dan - you talked about Pop's Z180-600mm lens, having a trade off in sharpness for the advantage of its zoom focal range. This has put me off considering it, even though image quality is pretty good. However, this might be useful to you both. I follow Brad Hill's blog and his latest blog article is about 'DxO modules make Nikon latest lenses better' and has written a review whereby DxO's software 'Lens and camera modules make the Z180-600' makes the results of this lens's only 'weak spot' of edge sharpness a whole lot better (and pretty much the same amongst any lens). I have been using the trial software and found it excellent on some of my older lens and camera images (ie, D7000, D600 and F mount lenses). You might find it useful, also might change my assessment of the 180-660
Thanks very much for sharing this I’m definitely going to look into this software. I have thought from the beginning of getting my Z9 that Adobe did not seem to handle the images as well as Nikons own software but their software is a bit clumsy in my opinion. This software however looks incredible so will definitely be giving their free trial a go. Thanks again and all the best 👍🏻
hello Pops and Dan too bad for the light because the ibis are really beautiful in the sun if you're interested I know ube reserve where there are hundreds of them nesting
The little owl was behind the dragline, the kestrel and barn owl nest in there too. There are roe deer on the hillside opposite the area of the ibis and in April-June there are lots of black necked grebe
Always a joy to watch you and your father out and about enjoying nature and taking beautiful pictures. Thanks for take us along.
Thanks Lauren, we both really appreciate your kind words ☺️
Welcome to Yorkshire. 😆 Another corker of a video Dan & Pops. Thanks v much 👍
Thanks very much Sean, really appreciate it 👍🏻
As always, it’s great to see you out with “pops”!! You two are so enjoyable to watch!! Thanks for taking us along! 🙂
Thanks very much, that’s a lovely comment to read ☺️
@danwillis_photography what was that bird near the ibis at the end of the video? Looks like some gallinule but gigantic?
@@hstein27 I think it was a Moorhen 👍🏻
The Glossy Ibis is quite a common bird here in SE Queensland but I wasn't aware of the change in the birds plumage during the breeding months. Our biggest problem with the sun is that usually around about 9am the light is quite harsh for photography and any distant shots can start to suffer from heat haze. Good to see your Dad out and about despite the cold.
Cheers John, I would take the harsh light and heat haze over the constant grey and rain we are experiencing here in the UK.
I would love to visit Queensland 👍🏻
Great Video Dan Mate And Good To See The Legend "Pops" Back Out 👍
Cheers Sonny, always appreciate it mate 👍🏻
Brilliant.
Cheers mate 👍🏻
Good job Gents, thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching, I appreciate it 👍🏻
Wonderful! Another great day out with Pops! Awesome!
Thanks very much Jon, always appreciated 👍🏻
Great video. Beautiful bird and really like seeing the relationship with you and your dad. Great job👍😃
Thanks very much Richard, really appreciate your kind words ☺️
Great video Dan, looks a good place to spend the day. I was lucky to see the Ibis a few years ago.
Thanks very much, I’ll definitely be returning in the spring as it’s a hotspot for Black Necked Grebe .
All the best mate 👍🏻
Yet another fantastic vlog. What incredible bird. It’s nice to see pops back on your channel
Thanks very much John, really appreciate it mate 👍🏻
I really enjoyed watching you and your dad out on bird photography walk.
Thanks very much I’m really glad you enjoyed it. All the best 👍🏻
Another great video with pops , excellent 👍
Thanks very much John 👍🏻
Evening Dan , thanks for another great video, it's always good to pick up a new species, I've not seen one in the wild only a zoo. I visited the site a couple of years ago met some regular old birders just outside the visitor centre who gave me the heads up on the black necked grebe, tick ,and got a few pics of the Kestrel and little owl in the big digger compound ,a good days birding. Glad you got to see and film the Ibis and had day out with your dad, magical. Derek.
Thanks very much Derek, we always have a great day out even if we don’t see anything. A number of people have mentioned the black necked grebe so we will definitely be taking a return visit in the spring to hopefully photograph them.
Thanks again and all the best 👍🏻
another great adventure 👍 thoroughly enjoyable as alawys
Thanks very much, really appreciate it 👍🏻
Great video as always Dan. Was lucky enough to see the Glossy in Kenya but great to see over here. Disappointed not song from
Pops though! 😂
Thanks very much Ian, always appreciated. I too was disappointed with Pops I’ve told him I’m not taking him again unless he sings 😂😂😂
@@danwillis_photography yeah Dan it’s just not on! 😂
like how you walked past the dredge talking about the little owl that lives around the dredge. it is a lovely site and was before the RSPB took over and tried to spoil it.
That was scripted and I’m glad you picked up on it. Thanks very much Ian 👍🏻
Looks a good place Dan, will have to go some day - hopefully when weather starts to turn better
Thanks very much, definitely worth a trip mate 👍🏻
Lovely bird . Excellent pictures .
Thanks very much 👍🏻
Nice one Dan, glad you and Pops enjoyed it. St. Aidan’s it’s my refuge when visiting family in the north, only 20 minutes away from where I stay. The llossy ibis is a relatively dull bird as shown in the video, it wasn’t until another. photographer showed me it in flight when it had caught the sun you get a chance to realise what a stunning bird it really is.
I know exactly what you mean, I’d done some research on the subject before I went (I always do this so that I can share with viewers what I’ve learned) and saw images that showed this very flamboyant bird so was surprised when I was greeted by a rather drab looking bird 😂
Brilliant to see the glossey ibis I have seen 4 at Dungeness at one time Dan how about you and pops going to elmley for the 5 owls and bittern
Elmley sounds really interesting, whereabouts is that?
Sheppy kent
The Glossy Ibis are nice birds Dan, we saw plenty of them on the wetlands in Majorca when we were there November and September 2023. Well worth a run out to see them when they appear rarely in the UK though,, another nice video Dan 😊
Thanks very much Chris, really appreciate it. Would love to see them abroad, Majorca sounds amazing 🤩
Another quality video Dan.
Thanks very much David, always appreciated 👍🏻
Excellent shots of the ibis! Tracking them through tall grass can be frustrating. I am looking forward to them showing up in my area in flocks in late April. Once in a while, a white-faced ibis shows up with them too! Hopefully you'll get to see one in breeding plumage one of these days.
Thanks very much. I would love to see them in their breeding plumage they look awesome 🤩
Wow. The ibis is awesome . Really cool observation. Greets Stefan
Thanks very much Stefan, really appreciate that 👍🏻
1 in Scunthorpe today in a local public gardens that's slightly flooded in places, absolute stunning bird, great video as usual
Thanks very much Phil, hope you got to see it. Possibly the same bird as it’s left St Aidans now 👍🏻
Great video, Dan. Loved the shots of the Ibis! Saw one in Hertfordshire recently - but didn't have the camera with me! Good to see Pops with you again.
Thanks very much Debbie, always very much appreciated 👍🏻
Great video chaps but one thing I notice when you visit these great ( and sometimes) very expansive reserves is a lack of optics have found a decent pair of binoculars can be a great asset over these larger reserves. ( Not a criticism just passing on a lesson learnt. ) 👍
Thanks very much Glenn and a very valid point. I do have a decent pair of binos as well so should definitely take them out with me 👍🏻
Nice to see you have found my local reserve! Go back in spring for sure! Black necked Grebes have chicks - one of the best places to see them. Good for Kestrel too, they can let you get pretty close. Gets very busy with gulls but lots of different spring migrants and breeding birds all over the place. There are a few Bittern in those reed beds and plenty of Cettis warbler too
It’s a fabulous reserve and one I will definitely be making a return visit to. Quite a few people have mentioned the Grebe so that’s definitely on my list.
Thanks very much Graham 👍🏻
Another excellent informative and entertaining video lads. I visit St Aidan's regularly, you can have quiet days and exceptional days, a lot depends on the weather due to its exposure. Great shots of the Ibis.
Come back in early Spring on a calm day and you should get photos of lots more, including the almost guaranteed Black necked grebes.
I’m definitely going to be returning in the spring, especially if they have black necked grebe. Thanks for the suggestion 👍🏻
@@danwillis_photography Hi Dan. The bngs, as they are known locally, arrive late March early April, pair up and breed and are carrying chicks , a la Great Crested, late April early May. Several been coming regularly for at least 7 years, probably longer. A treat to see.
@@robbrackimp thanks for sharing the information about the bng I will definitely be returning to hopefully catch a glimpse of those 👍🏻
Super video, as always, Dan. I'm wondering what the lens strap is that you and pops are using? Looks like just what I'm after. Thanks.
Thanks very much Peter. The strap is from Peak Design and it’s called Slide. I’ve popped a link below 👇🏻
uk.peakdesign.com/collections/straps/products/slide
@@danwillis_photography brilliant, thank you, I'll take a look. 👍
Lovely video Dan very entertaining, I was fortunate to have 8 of them on my local reserve in Cornwall last summer, they’re stunning when the sun shines on them!
Have you tried the 400 with an external 1.4 tc on and the internal tc at the same time? I’m looking to get one but weighing up all the pros and cons before I jump in!! Cheers
Cheers Andy, I would love to see them in the right light showing off those iridescent colours I bet it’s awesome.
I’ve used the 400mm with the 1.4 and 2x TC with and without engaging the internal TC. The lens works fantastic with the TC’s but you do start to see a degradation in image quality when 2 TC’s are engaged together, especially to the edges of the image.
Hope that answers your question and all the best 👍🏻
@@danwillis_photography thanks Dan, much appreciated, food for thought! 👍
Hi Dan - you talked about Pop's Z180-600mm lens, having a trade off in sharpness for the advantage of its zoom focal range. This has put me off considering it, even though image quality is pretty good. However, this might be useful to you both. I follow Brad Hill's blog and his latest blog article is about 'DxO modules make Nikon latest lenses better' and has written a review whereby DxO's software 'Lens and camera modules make the Z180-600' makes the results of this lens's only 'weak spot' of edge sharpness a whole lot better (and pretty much the same amongst any lens). I have been using the trial software and found it excellent on some of my older lens and camera images (ie, D7000, D600 and F mount lenses). You might find it useful, also might change my assessment of the 180-660
Thanks very much for sharing this I’m definitely going to look into this software. I have thought from the beginning of getting my Z9 that Adobe did not seem to handle the images as well as Nikons own software but their software is a bit clumsy in my opinion. This software however looks incredible so will definitely be giving their free trial a go.
Thanks again and all the best 👍🏻
hello Pops and Dan too bad for the light because the ibis are really beautiful in the sun if you're interested I know ube reserve where there are hundreds of them nesting
Thanks very much Jean Louis, I would definitely be interested in the Ube reserve 👍🏻
Great vid again. Love St Aidens, kingfisher, SEO, kites, little owl, bearded tits etc. Love that you can get on their level to get great images.
Thanks very much, really appreciate it 👍🏻
Hi Dan, which camera strap is it that you use, thanks
Hi, it’s the peak design slider. Both Pops and me have one 👍🏻
The little owl was behind the dragline, the kestrel and barn owl nest in there too. There are roe deer on the hillside opposite the area of the ibis and in April-June there are lots of black necked grebe
Thanks for the heads up I really appreciate it and we will definitely be returning in the spring for the Grebe 👍🏻
Thanks, if I’d known would have come down. Forgot to say there are a lost of bitterns there in breeding season. Love your relationship with Pops,
@@wmahon465 thanks very much, I do feel very blessed to share a passion and hobby with Pops 👍🏻
The most photographed bird in Yorkshire.
Most probably 😁
Sheppy kent
Thank you 👍🏻