This was lovely, Paul. What a beautiful place in the frost. As always, really enjoyed the commentary, the footage and the images. I think the photo you cropped to show the pretty grasses behind the bird, is gorgeous. I like the Corvid family - they can be very amusing and intelligent with it!
Great video Paul in fantastic conditions although very cold! Been like that for last couple of days up here and just love them even though they can bring contrast issues for photography. 👍
@@PaulMiguelPhotography Thanks Paul. We booked the trip to see the murmuration however it dosn't seem to be happening so far. Looking forward to the thaw & will get over to St Aidens soon.
Massachusetts has been real cold lately, not much snow. Moving to Maine tomorrow though, much colder, but a lot more wildlife! Love the video Paul, keep up the great work.
@@PaulMiguelPhotography Maine is as close to the Canadian border on the east coast. I've mainly lived on the beach in Massachusetts, which is also on the East Coast of the U.S. Lots of plovers, Ospreys, Heron, and other like animals. I'm excited to move to a different location, and thank you for the kind wishes !
So envious! Maine looks so beautiful with amazing seascapes and fantastic forest landscapes. It would be my first choice for a location to live in the US. The wildlife will be amazing. Hoping your move goes well and all the best for your future photography 👍.
I love the frost, far better than mud!! Can I ask are you using the camera for the video also (ie of the marsh harrier, cormorant), swapping between video and stills?
Crows are really cool, but it's so hard to get the details because they are so dark. That looks like such a cool place! Thanks for letting me tag along!...
Enjoying this video, i went out early yesterday to a local reserve, lake and scrapes all frozen, not a single duck on any of them, on my way back to the carpark i managed a couple of long-tail tits, and a first for me a Goldcrest, both on my new 150-600 sigma, couldn't wait to use it.
I went out at 0630 this morning in similar conditions in similar habitat. Sat in a hide in the pitch black for over an hour to be rewarded by a Bittern flying in and landing right in front of me. My hands and feet were numb, so treated myself to a Gingerbread Hot Chocolate back at the visitors centre. At the visitors centre was a Water Rail, Goldcrest, Bullfinch and a flock of Long Tailed Tits. No Marsh Harrier, the reserve isn’t big enough, but like yours a beautiful morning out.
Bittern.. wow! In front of you.. that's incredible. You well deserved your hot chocolate -it's satisfying when you've earnt it like that. Could I ask which reserve it was?
Of course. It's a black rapid strap, I'm afraid I can't remember which version.. it's fairly old I think. There are potential issues with these straps so I would definitely check this video where I talked about it: ua-cam.com/video/9YuP5Uv-2Mc/v-deo.html
Thank you. I prefer to use the 500mm for sure, but it's very heavy.. so I probably use it more for my own shoots. The 400mm makes my life easier when filming videos!
@@PaulMiguelPhotography I have the RF100-500 which I love. I recently rented a 500 f4 . Obviously it was great but the weight and the lack of flexibility convinced me that a big prime is not for me.
Hey Paul do u still use your canon m50 for vlogging ? I’m thinking of getting mine back out and charging up my batteries etc for it as not used it in a long time thanks Andy
There is no shame in taking pictures of crows. I paused your video to look up the difference between your Carrion Crows and our American Crows. Ours are very social and will get very close to you.
Excellent Paul great like a wonderful world we have ! Great tips as usual 👏
Thanks Paul. What a morning it was!
I love how you make photography in challenging environments look so rewarding. Thanks for inspiring me with your content, Paul! 😊
Thanks so much!
Cracking video, nature at it's best
This was lovely, Paul. What a beautiful place in the frost. As always, really enjoyed the commentary, the footage and the images. I think the photo you cropped to show the pretty grasses behind the bird, is gorgeous. I like the Corvid family - they can be very amusing and intelligent with it!
Crows are just fascinating! I'm quite partial to a Rook.. Thanks for that feedback on th photo. The grasses were very nice indeed
Love video, great images and video. 🙂
Un grand merci pour ce merveilleux bol d'air frais. Et meilleur vœux
Thanks so much.
Spent many happy hours at St.Aidans.Great video
It's a wonderful place. Thank you.
Fantastic. ❤❤❤❤ ❤❤❤❤
Thanks so much Chris.
Great video Paul in fantastic conditions although very cold! Been like that for last couple of days up here and just love them even though they can bring contrast issues for photography. 👍
I get very excited with frost like that! Hope you got something decent.
Thanks for sharing Paul. By gum its chilly out. Im off to Potteric Carr in the same conditions tomorrow. Thanks for the tips!
For sure! Take care my friend. Hope it's a productive visit. Maybe starling murmurations there?
@@PaulMiguelPhotography Thanks Paul. We booked the trip to see the murmuration however it dosn't seem to be happening so far. Looking forward to the thaw & will get over to St Aidens soon.
Massachusetts has been real cold lately, not much snow. Moving to Maine tomorrow though, much colder, but a lot more wildlife! Love the video Paul, keep up the great work.
Sounds great. I wish you luck with wildlife photography there. I'm terrible on U.S. geography.. whereabouts is Maine?
@@PaulMiguelPhotography Maine is as close to the Canadian border on the east coast. I've mainly lived on the beach in Massachusetts, which is also on the East Coast of the U.S. Lots of plovers, Ospreys, Heron, and other like animals. I'm excited to move to a different location, and thank you for the kind wishes !
So envious! Maine looks so beautiful with amazing seascapes and fantastic forest landscapes. It would be my first choice for a location to live in the US. The wildlife will be amazing. Hoping your move goes well and all the best for your future photography 👍.
très jolie balade qui fait du bien et de très belle photos merci même si je ne parle pas anglais👍
Merci beaucoup.
Great video paul I love st aidens might see you sometime
Thank you. You are welcome to say hello!
Wooly hat sir.
I love the frost, far better than mud!! Can I ask are you using the camera for the video also (ie of the marsh harrier, cormorant), swapping between video and stills?
Yes, absolutely. It's the only way I can make these vlogs. The camera is brilliant for that.
Crows are really cool, but it's so hard to get the details because they are so dark. That looks like such a cool place! Thanks for letting me tag along!...
Yee, that's true. I usually overexpose about a stop. Glad you enjoyed it.
It's a tad chilly here in Wellingborough today.
Loving this proper winter weather..
Beautiful light. We’ve not really had a good white frost here in Devon.
Enjoying this video, i went out early yesterday to a local reserve, lake and scrapes all frozen, not a single duck on any of them, on my way back to the carpark i managed a couple of long-tail tits, and a first for me a Goldcrest, both on my new 150-600 sigma, couldn't wait to use it.
I went out at 0630 this morning in similar conditions in similar habitat. Sat in a hide in the pitch black for over an hour to be rewarded by a Bittern flying in and landing right in front of me. My hands and feet were numb, so treated myself to a Gingerbread Hot Chocolate back at the visitors centre. At the visitors centre was a Water Rail, Goldcrest, Bullfinch and a flock of Long Tailed Tits.
No Marsh Harrier, the reserve isn’t big enough, but like yours a beautiful morning out.
Bittern.. wow! In front of you.. that's incredible. You well deserved your hot chocolate -it's satisfying when you've earnt it like that. Could I ask which reserve it was?
In South Wales, a long stretch from you ☹️ If you do want to visit the place is called Parc Slip.
Thank you.
Could i ask what lens strap your using as im in the market for one. Love the videos keep them coming
Of course. It's a black rapid strap, I'm afraid I can't remember which version.. it's fairly old I think. There are potential issues with these straps so I would definitely check this video where I talked about it: ua-cam.com/video/9YuP5Uv-2Mc/v-deo.html
@PaulMiguelPhotography cheers buddy
I liked the 500mm picture. I notice you don't use it much. Is the 400mm f5.6 your favourite lens ?
Thank you. I prefer to use the 500mm for sure, but it's very heavy.. so I probably use it more for my own shoots. The 400mm makes my life easier when filming videos!
@@PaulMiguelPhotography I have the RF100-500 which I love. I recently rented a 500 f4 . Obviously it was great but the weight and the lack of flexibility convinced me that a big prime is not for me.
Hey Paul do u still use your canon m50 for vlogging ? I’m thinking of getting mine back out and charging up my batteries etc for it as not used it in a long time thanks Andy
Yes I do. I love it. Something smaller might be easier, but it's a great vlogging camera.
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There is no shame in taking pictures of crows. I paused your video to look up the difference between your Carrion Crows and our American Crows. Ours are very social and will get very close to you.
get rid of the hat hate wearing ones
They get on my nerves.