A Winter Wander at Woods Mill Nature Reserve

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  • Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
  • We took a wintery walk round our local nature reserve, the Sussex Wildlife Trust Woods Mill. It was a bit quiet on the wildlife front but we had a lovely time regardless!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 74

  • @merchant746
    @merchant746 4 місяці тому

    Thankyou for another great watch. Beautiful footage.

    • @AWilderLife
      @AWilderLife  4 місяці тому

      Thank you so much 😀 we’re so pleased you enjoyed it!

  • @josepserrafrigola7567
    @josepserrafrigola7567 8 місяців тому +1

    Moltes gracies! Muchas gracias!👍🏻👍🏻

  • @denzelw78
    @denzelw78 8 місяців тому

    Nice job, thank you! :) Keep it that way.

  • @HawkInTheLens
    @HawkInTheLens 8 місяців тому

    Such a lovely video!

    • @AWilderLife
      @AWilderLife  8 місяців тому

      That’s very kind thank you so much! 😊

  • @mamagoeseventing
    @mamagoeseventing 4 місяці тому

    Oh guys this is awesome ❤ so pro looking, you're my inspiration ❤❤❤

    • @AWilderLife
      @AWilderLife  4 місяці тому +1

      You are too kind Clarky! 😍

  • @umgawa12
    @umgawa12 8 місяців тому +5

    I think this is the video that should be seen by aspiring wildlife photographers. Lots of looking and walking and not much shooting (Is that so bad?). I really appreciate you saw the little things that were worthy of attention. You are where we all need to be as photographers of Nature...get past the head shots and fur and fangs!

    • @AWilderLife
      @AWilderLife  8 місяців тому

      Wow Dave thank you so much for your kind words that really means a lot! It can be so hard to feel like the trips out are worth it when you don't see all you hope for but we always feel so lucky any time we get to spend time out enjoying nature. After all, trips with fewer show-stoppers make the times they do show up all the more special! 😀

  • @brettcurry2905
    @brettcurry2905 8 місяців тому

    I especially like the footage of the chaffinch and his closed wing landing.

  • @terrym3837
    @terrym3837 8 місяців тому

    A great view of a water rail a very rarely seen bird

    • @AWilderLife
      @AWilderLife  8 місяців тому

      Thanks so much Terry, we felt very lucky to see it!

  • @JustOneKnight
    @JustOneKnight 8 місяців тому

    Wow so much to see there, thank you for opening our eyes. The wildlife wow.

  • @ggwildlife
    @ggwildlife 8 місяців тому

    I just found you, i thoroughly enjoyed your video, looking forward to seeing some more. *SUBBED*

    • @AWilderLife
      @AWilderLife  8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much for your support! We’re so pleased you enjoyed it 😀

  • @SwanSycorax
    @SwanSycorax 8 місяців тому +1

    Great video, thanks. Although local to Woods Mill, I confess, it has been a while since I last visited. I do remember seeing a similarly flooded scene there a few years back and saw a notification that it was closed recently due to flooding. Note to self - must make the effort to make a visit very soon.

    • @AWilderLife
      @AWilderLife  8 місяців тому

      Thank you so much Brian, it’s such a nice nature reserve, we’re already looking forward to heading back there as we move towards spring 😀

  • @alexhartley9963
    @alexhartley9963 7 місяців тому

    Hi! Just came across your channel. You should definitely come up to Norfolk. You'd lose your mind. My recent sightings include Pallid Harrier, Bittern, the 3 main divers, Velvet Scoter, Red-Necked/Black Necked Grebes, Red-Breasted Goose (wild), Shore Lark, Long-Tailed Duck, Mealy Redpoll, Hen Harrier, Hawfinch and a lot lot more.
    I'm currently just binging your videos, your camera work is great!

    • @AWilderLife
      @AWilderLife  7 місяців тому

      Wow thanks so much Alex that's really kind of you! Norfolk certainly sounds like the place to be! We'd also love to visit The Wash one day so perhaps we'll have to organise a trip this year! Sounds like you've seen some absolutely amazing birds!

  • @JC.Journey
    @JC.Journey 8 місяців тому

    Hello from Washington State USA. This was wonderful wander, loved the video and your van! We have our SUV setup for birding and overnight adventures - It's wonderful seeing others with common interest. Looking forward to where you take us next. -Fellow birdwatchers, Jody & Chris

    • @AWilderLife
      @AWilderLife  8 місяців тому

      Hi Jody and Chris! Thank you so much for your support 😀 we absolutely love your van! Keeping our eyes peeled for your future videos! Hope you have some wonderful wildlife adventures!

  • @Rosedaffodilevans
    @Rosedaffodilevans 8 місяців тому

    Hello from Scotland! I really enjoyed this video 😊 great to see more of the wildlife down south. I think you two have great potential! I will be following your journey. Subscribed!

  • @johannmorrison1952
    @johannmorrison1952 9 місяців тому

    Great video! I've often been to Woods Mill, but I also love Pulborough Brooks and Warnham Nature Reserve.

    • @AWilderLife
      @AWilderLife  9 місяців тому

      Thanks so much Johann! We're big fans of PB and Warnham too, we might have to do another trip there soon!

  • @DaveRobb
    @DaveRobb 8 місяців тому

    Beautiful area love seeing the birds that you all have over there. Awesome video. Hope next time you catch the buzzards our buzzards is completely different from you have over there.

  • @simoneardley
    @simoneardley 9 місяців тому

    The highlight for me was the Water Rail. A wet but satisfying trip out!!👍🏼📷😃

    • @AWilderLife
      @AWilderLife  9 місяців тому

      Simon thank you so much, Water Rail was a definite highlight for us too! We absolutely love your videos and I've been meaning to put your hide tips into practice so hopefully we'll have more luck with the birds of prey next time!

  • @thatciaraniara
    @thatciaraniara 9 місяців тому +1

    The robin is too cute 😍

    • @AWilderLife
      @AWilderLife  9 місяців тому

      We love the Robin too! 😍

  • @Marleydia
    @Marleydia 9 місяців тому

    Greetings from the USA, OH. I loved the video and appreciate you taking us along on your hike. We have many of the same type of birds here, but slightly different too. I have serious van envy! I am lucky to have a few wetlands near my home. It’s pretty cold and grey here right now, but I managed to get some shots of the bluebirds, black ducks, and northern shovelers last weekend. Can’t wait to see where you take us next!

    • @AWilderLife
      @AWilderLife  9 місяців тому

      Thank you so much! We would absolutely love to see bluebirds one day, their colouring is so beautiful! Glad you enjoyed the video and hope you continue to see wonderful wildlife despite the cold and grey! 😀

  • @DrewWebbWild
    @DrewWebbWild 8 місяців тому

    this looks like my weekends in a nutshell... lots of searching for a few great moments

  • @matthewclifton-bowley2200
    @matthewclifton-bowley2200 9 місяців тому

    Nice video. Pulborough Brooks has to be one of my favourite places in the West Sussex area to visit!

    • @AWilderLife
      @AWilderLife  9 місяців тому

      Thanks so much Matthew! Totally agree about Pulborough, we’re hoping to get back there very soon!

  • @craigpiferphotography
    @craigpiferphotography 8 місяців тому

    Looks like a very nice outing. Thanks for sharing.

    • @AWilderLife
      @AWilderLife  8 місяців тому

      Thank you so much Craig!

  • @WoodlandColoursPhotograp-kt5fc
    @WoodlandColoursPhotograp-kt5fc 9 місяців тому

    Loved this and your enthusiasm and well done for lugging that lense around 😁 subscribed and looking forward to more video's

  • @DaveCox56
    @DaveCox56 9 місяців тому

    We are lucky in this area with so many places to see wildlife. I like Woods Mill, but a regular visitor to Warnham Local Nature Reserve.

    • @AWilderLife
      @AWilderLife  9 місяців тому +1

      Agreed Dave! Lucky indeed! We love Warnham too, looking forward to getting back there in 2024!

  • @josepserrafrigola7567
    @josepserrafrigola7567 8 місяців тому

    Saludos des del Parque Natural de la Zona Volcánica de la Garrotxa, Cataluña, España.

  • @photoflooddays
    @photoflooddays 8 місяців тому

    Hello from Korea! The UA-cam algorithm brought me here! It's interesting how the birds in your area are similar to those in mine but slightly more colourful. It was a sheer joy to relax and enjoy your video, it was like a short happy escape from the crazy busy reality. :)

    • @AWilderLife
      @AWilderLife  8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much! We are so pleased you liked it 😀 we have never visited Korea before but we would love to see the wildlife there! Maybe one day we’ll be able to film there too 😀

  • @robertbernard9546
    @robertbernard9546 9 місяців тому

    Very nice. Looks like a great spot for photography.

    • @AWilderLife
      @AWilderLife  9 місяців тому

      Thanks so much Robert! We can highly recommend a visit!

  • @stigfloberghagenphotography
    @stigfloberghagenphotography 9 місяців тому

    Great video. Cheers from Norway 🙂👍

  • @tomlee812
    @tomlee812 8 місяців тому

    I rather enjoyed this one. I do like Woods Mill but don't get there often enough. My local patch is Ashdown Forest, where I survey the fragile Silver Studded Blue butterfly each year for Butterfly Conservation. If you're at a loose end there's a short video I've posted on UA-cam. My local Sussex Wildlife Trust patch is Old Lodge, although that is very wet indeed at the moment. I look forward to seeing more of you videos, thanks.

    • @AWilderLife
      @AWilderLife  8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much 😊 Just saw your lovely videos on the Silver Studded Blue! Really excellent to see the ants and their relationship too. We’d love to spend more time in the Ashdown Forest, it’s a beautiful part of the country!

  • @Dan-C-71
    @Dan-C-71 9 місяців тому

    Great video. My favorite spots are all the way here in the US, but I hope to make it to the UK one day, if for nothing else European Robins.

    • @AWilderLife
      @AWilderLife  9 місяців тому

      Thanks so much Dan! We'd love to visit the US to see the American Robins, perhaps we should do a Robin swap! 😅

    • @Dan-C-71
      @Dan-C-71 9 місяців тому

      Sounds like a plan. 😅👍

  • @cwetfeet
    @cwetfeet 8 місяців тому

    I really enjoyed this and am going to subscribe. Your soft voice and the wind noise made it difficult to hear you at times. Looking forward to the next one.

    • @AWilderLife
      @AWilderLife  8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much! We learnt our lesson and bought some microphones for next time! 😅

  • @npeaty
    @npeaty 6 місяців тому

    What are those fabulous trousers and where did get them ? Let me know !

    • @AWilderLife
      @AWilderLife  6 місяців тому +1

      Hi Nick! These are the Silence Trousers from RevolutionRace. I absolutely love them 😀

  • @shizentankentai-119
    @shizentankentai-119 9 місяців тому

    可愛い鳥たちの姿が楽しかった😊

    • @AWilderLife
      @AWilderLife  9 місяців тому +1

      君がそれを気に入ってくれて、私はうれしい 😊

  • @RoalfW
    @RoalfW 8 місяців тому

    Can you tell us what equipment you use. Please. also do you have any recommendations of gear for a starter.

    • @AWilderLife
      @AWilderLife  8 місяців тому +1

      I’m currently using the Sony A7iii with the Sony 200-600mm and loving it! It’s on the heavier side so carrying it can get a little tiring but I’d say it was worth it 😀 I’m certainly no expert on gear recommendations but I’ve heard excellent things about the Sony bridge cameras like the RX10 IV which may be worth looking in to! I’d love to upgrade my own setup some time soon but think I’ll be doing some saving before I can justify it 😀

  • @RogerJones-mountfield
    @RogerJones-mountfield 8 місяців тому

    I visited Woods Mill in early autumn and was disappointed compared to a few years ago when it was really cared for, a shame compared to other sites including RHNR

    • @AWilderLife
      @AWilderLife  8 місяців тому +1

      That's really interesting Roger, we're relatively new in terms of the time we've been visiting Woods Mill so it's interesting to hear how it's changed from people who have been visiting more regularly. We have RHNR on our list of places to visit this year and will try to make another video about it

    • @RogerJones-mountfield
      @RogerJones-mountfield 8 місяців тому

      @@AWilderLife the coffee and food is excellent at RHNR, you won’t be disappointed with the visitors centre 😂

    • @AWilderLife
      @AWilderLife  8 місяців тому

      @@RogerJones-mountfield Haha looking forward to it already!

  • @Pete_R63
    @Pete_R63 8 місяців тому

    My favorite nature reserve is underwater, too. But, it is the island of Bonaire. All my wildlife videos are below the waves. ; ) It is the closest thing to being on another planet! Cheers

    • @AWilderLife
      @AWilderLife  8 місяців тому +1

      That sounds awesome Pete! We felt nearly underwater sometimes at this nature reserve! 😀 we’d love to film below the waves one day 🌊

    • @Pete_R63
      @Pete_R63 8 місяців тому

      @@AWilderLife Once you get there, underwater, you won't want to leave. I think diving is the closest you can get to being weightless and in outer space and the flora and fauna you see is simply mind-blowing. It is truly another world on the same planet. Your videos are very well done and it would be amazing to see what you would create with underwater footage. My videos are just my raw and unedited memories as they happened largely because I am lazy at editing. Keep at it, whether you want to be a 'UA-cam Millionaire' or not, you are preserving memories for the future. Cheers

  • @Hikingjoe383
    @Hikingjoe383 8 місяців тому

    Great video's hope my video's would be as good as these I subscribe to your channel

    • @AWilderLife
      @AWilderLife  8 місяців тому

      Thanks so much Joe that’s very kind!