Never seen a hen harrier to my knowledge, so that was amazing to see and a real privilege to watch it hunting. What a beautiful place to park, the colour of the sea and sand. I definitely need to get over there in the campervan. I love watching shore birds, they are very entertaining to watch. Beautiful photos and a lovely video again.
Totally agree with you about a bigger eyecup and the ability to keep your non shooting eye open, you have excelled in this series in video, stills and tips. 10/10, no need to try harder
Great as usual....and great to see another place we spent a few hours at in May....lot more birds when we went by the looks of it....and even though I can't get down on the floor still managed some of the best shore bird photos I've ever got
Hi Dan. I am STILL catching up with your Scotland tour! What an epic experience you are having. Amazing low level photos of waders/shorebirds plus the beautiful Hen Harrier which I am looking forward to seeing again soon when wintering birds return to the Essex marshes. I think I may invest in one of those ground pods which look an excellent bit of kit. Hopefully, I am now up to date with your tour 🙂
Another fantastic video Dan and some amazing images as always. Great timing this video as it’s wader city up here in Northumberland so been photographing them regularly but some great tips for me to take on board. Have been considering getting a different eye cup so defo going to invest now after what you’ve said. Look forward to the next video. 😀👍
Beautiful images and hugely informative. The information on technique and settings is so useful thank you Dan. Look forward to the next one. Regards Andy
Hello Dan, Sorry its me once more. I must say what a super set of 4 video your tour has been to watch. Some amazing images and great tips to. Thank you for taking the time to edit and shoot. Keep well, stay safe and enjoy taking images.
Cracking couple of videos on the Outer Hebrides. One set of islands I've never spent any length of time on (apart from a one night stay before heading out to dive St Kilda). Thinking of possibly hiring a camper in 2026 (to see if we like it before committing to a purchase) so may tap you up for some advice 🙂
I can thoroughly recommend it mate, we absolutely love the freedom that a van brings and used a combination of sites and wild camping spots to make the most out of the trip. Happy to help if needed mate 👍🏻
Fantastic series Dan! Some great views, stills & video of some of the UK’s most iconic species. Well done mate, & well said about the acquisition of local knowledge & the importance of a guide from the area in such a vast remote location- you could literally have wasted three or four days trying to locate stuff yourself (not that time outdoors is often wasted time, but I think you get my point); but by joining forces with a local guide you are definitely giving yourself much better chances & the odds swing in your favour. Fabulous experience with the Goldies & Hen Harriers too, & I’m with you on the “Grey Ghost” - 100% my favourite raptor & one that I am desperate to get decent images of. Maybe this winter I might get lucky 🤞 Awesome stuff mate, just brilliant & as always some great tips for the viewers too. Nice mate 👍 Keep on keeping on! Best, Nick
@@nickclaytonphotography thanks Nick, I thoroughly enjoyed reading your comment and it is clear that we have a very similar outlook on so many areas of wildlife photography and life in general. If you ever get the chance to visit Lewis and Harris it is simply breathtaking mate and well worth the long hack up there. Take care and all the very best mate 👍🏻
@@danwillis_photography I get exactly that same vibe Dan, we’ve just got to get together at some point & I’m sure we’d have a blast bud! Funnily enough, 2025 just could be my year for visiting Shetland & the Outer Hebrides, so we shall see…. All the best Dan & Co 👍
Fantastic foties Dan. I especially liked the one of the ringtail near the ground in flight. Your presenting skills and sharing your knowledge keeps getting better and better 😀😀
Like you, I really struggle to use the viewfinder when I'm working at ground level even though that's my preferred way of working. The pain in my neck and across my shoulders can be excruciating and I sometimes experienced blurred vision and even a bit of mental confusion. I recently found out that it can be a dangerous position to put yourself in (craning the neck up while laying prone). I can't remember the medical details, but it was enough to convince me to use the back screen when I work like that!
Hi Mike, thank you for your message. It’s really sparked my interest as I have experienced the same symptoms as yourself and just assumed it was me. I will definitely be using the flip screen moving forward. Thanks again 👍🏻
Looks like a magic spot. Shorebirds are difficult to identify. I struggle with them even when viewing the photographs on my computer with my field guide next to me. Some great shots of the birds in flight. Especially for a Nikon user.🤣😎
Great video mate, the sanderling and sandpiper are both dunlin , im also learning waders they are so tricky, same as gulls they all look the bloody same 😂
@@danwillis_photography Im sorry if I accused you for something you haven't done. But it disappeared and didn't come back so I assumed you have deleted it. Again apologies fore accused you. And I hope you still want to visit Sweden.
Another session of wonderful images and videos.
Thanks Peter, appreciate it mate 👍🏻
Never seen a hen harrier to my knowledge, so that was amazing to see and a real privilege to watch it hunting. What a beautiful place to park, the colour of the sea and sand. I definitely need to get over there in the campervan. I love watching shore birds, they are very entertaining to watch. Beautiful photos and a lovely video again.
You would love touring Lewis and Harris in your van and I can thoroughly recommend it.
All the best 👍🏻
Glad i found your channel. Slowly going through old and newer videos. Really enjoy your photography style and video presentation.
Thank you Peter I really appreciate it and hope you stay with the channel.
All the best 👍🏻
Totally agree with you about a bigger eyecup and the ability to keep your non shooting eye open, you have excelled in this series in video, stills and tips. 10/10, no need to try harder
Thanks Andy, that’s high praise indeed and I really do appreciate it mate.
All the very best 👍🏻
Great pics of the Ringed Plovers! And some nice BIFs too. We get many of the same waders here in Japan...
Thanks very much, really appreciate the support. Especially from Japan, a country I would love to visit in the future.
All the best 👍🏻
Great as usual....and great to see another place we spent a few hours at in May....lot more birds when we went by the looks of it....and even though I can't get down on the floor still managed some of the best shore bird photos I've ever got
It really is a fantastic little beach isn’t it. Definitely be returning there on our next visit 👍🏻
Thanks as always Paul
@@danwillis_photography 1 of many...all fall of life
Hi Dan. I am STILL catching up with your Scotland tour! What an epic experience you are having. Amazing low level photos of waders/shorebirds plus the beautiful Hen Harrier which I am looking forward to seeing again soon when wintering birds return to the Essex marshes. I think I may invest in one of those ground pods which look an excellent bit of kit. Hopefully, I am now up to date with your tour 🙂
Thanks very much Richard, really appreciate your continued support mate 👍🏻
That was awesome, Dan! Thanks so much for letting me tag along. Keep up the great work!
Cheers Jon, really appreciate it mate.
All the best 👍🏻
Another wonderful video - really enjoyed the series and some more great images
@@morleydd thanks very much I really appreciate the comment and support 👍🏻
Another fantastic video Dan and some amazing images as always. Great timing this video as it’s wader city up here in Northumberland so been photographing them regularly but some great tips for me to take on board. Have been considering getting a different eye cup so defo going to invest now after what you’ve said. Look forward to the next video. 😀👍
Cheers Ian, really appreciate it mate. Glad you found the video useful.
All the best 👍🏻
Beautiful images and hugely informative. The information on technique and settings is so useful thank you Dan. Look forward to the next one. Regards
Andy
Cheers Andy, really appreciate it mate.
All the best 👍🏻
Hello Dan, Sorry its me once more. I must say what a super set of 4 video your tour has been to watch. Some amazing images and great tips to. Thank you for taking the time to edit and shoot. Keep well, stay safe and enjoy taking images.
Thank you so much John, I really appreciate your kind words and support.
All the best 👍🏻
Great video Dan. We found that to be the best beach for shore birds when we were there.
Thanks very much Debra, really appreciate it.
All the best 👍🏻
Thank you, Dan, for another wonderful video and for the great tips on photographing shore birds.
Cheers, really appreciate it mate.
All the best 👍🏻
Thank you for another great video. I love the tips you give on capturing your great images.
Cheers Keith, really appreciate it mate.
All the best 👍🏻
Another great video Dan, wonderful photos and beautiful scenery, you can't beat it! Chris 👋
Cheers Chris, really appreciate it mate.
All the best 👍🏻
Stunning set of videos and pictures along with some great tips.
Thank you Sheila, really appreciate it.
All the best 😊
Cracking couple of videos on the Outer Hebrides. One set of islands I've never spent any length of time on (apart from a one night stay before heading out to dive St Kilda). Thinking of possibly hiring a camper in 2026 (to see if we like it before committing to a purchase) so may tap you up for some advice 🙂
I can thoroughly recommend it mate, we absolutely love the freedom that a van brings and used a combination of sites and wild camping spots to make the most out of the trip.
Happy to help if needed mate 👍🏻
Fantastic series Dan!
Some great views, stills & video of some of the UK’s most iconic species. Well done mate, & well said about the acquisition of local knowledge & the importance of a guide from the area in such a vast remote location- you could literally have wasted three or four days trying to locate stuff yourself (not that time outdoors is often wasted time, but I think you get my point); but by joining forces with a local guide you are definitely giving yourself much better chances & the odds swing in your favour. Fabulous experience with the Goldies & Hen Harriers too, & I’m with you on the “Grey Ghost” - 100% my favourite raptor & one that I am desperate to get decent images of.
Maybe this winter I might get lucky 🤞
Awesome stuff mate, just brilliant & as always some great tips for the viewers too.
Nice mate 👍
Keep on keeping on!
Best,
Nick
@@nickclaytonphotography thanks Nick, I thoroughly enjoyed reading your comment and it is clear that we have a very similar outlook on so many areas of wildlife photography and life in general.
If you ever get the chance to visit Lewis and Harris it is simply breathtaking mate and well worth the long hack up there.
Take care and all the very best mate 👍🏻
@@danwillis_photography I get exactly that same vibe Dan, we’ve just got to get together at some point & I’m sure we’d have a blast bud! Funnily enough, 2025 just could be my year for visiting Shetland & the Outer Hebrides, so we shall see….
All the best Dan & Co 👍
Fabulous pics again. That part of Scotland looks stunning
Cheers Gary, really appreciate it mate.
All the best 👍🏻
Brilliant videos Dan , very informative & brilliant detail, learnt so much from you mate , keep it going 👌
Thanks very much I’m really pleased that you have found the videos so useful.
All the best 👍🏻
Great photos
Thanks very much 😊
Just stunning footage and amazing photos.thanks for sharing
Thanks very much Stephen, I really appreciate it mate.
All the best 👍🏻
Fantastic foties Dan. I especially liked the one of the ringtail near the ground in flight. Your presenting skills and sharing your knowledge keeps getting better and better 😀😀
Cheers Andrew, really appreciate it mate.
All the best 👍🏻
Amazing video again Dan loved those shoreline shots!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Cheers Mike, really appreciate it mate. Hope you had a cracking time on Mull 👍🏻
@@danwillis_photography yeah mate it was amazing buddy as always 😍
Lovely photos and great video series! I’m quite envious.
Thank you very much Louisa I really appreciate it.
All the best 👍🏻
Brilliant Oyster catcher images
Cheers Philip, really appreciate it mate.
All the best 👍🏻
Like you, I really struggle to use the viewfinder when I'm working at ground level even though that's my preferred way of working. The pain in my neck and across my shoulders can be excruciating and I sometimes experienced blurred vision and even a bit of mental confusion. I recently found out that it can be a dangerous position to put yourself in (craning the neck up while laying prone). I can't remember the medical details, but it was enough to convince me to use the back screen when I work like that!
Hi Mike, thank you for your message. It’s really sparked my interest as I have experienced the same symptoms as yourself and just assumed it was me. I will definitely be using the flip screen moving forward.
Thanks again 👍🏻
Stunning images as always Dan! 💙
Thanks so very much Anne I really appreciate it 😊
great video and great shots
Cheers Adrian, really appreciate it mate.
All the best 👍🏻
Another great video Dan
Cheers Derrick, really appreciate it mate.
All the best 👍🏻
Glad you had a wonderful time 👍🏻👍🏻
Cheers Dave, really appreciate it mate.
All the best 👍🏻
Looks like a magic spot. Shorebirds are difficult to identify. I struggle with them even when viewing the photographs on my computer with my field guide next to me. Some great shots of the birds in flight. Especially for a Nikon user.🤣😎
Cheers John, really appreciate it mate.
All the best 👍🏻
another quality video i just love ur chnl
Cheers Mike, really appreciate it mate.
All the best 👍🏻
Another cracking video Dan , the first bird in the images at the end is a Dunlin not a Sandpiper.
Thanks for the correction I’m still learning waders. All the best 👍🏻
The "Sandpiper" in flight is a Dunlin
Thanks for pointing out to me 👍🏻
Nice one Dan ! I've seen that female Hen Harrier there before and she briefly appears in my last video 👍. Another great wee film mate. Loved it 👍
Cheers Rob, really appreciate it mate.
All the best 👍🏻
Nice video, thanks
Cheers Phil, really appreciate it mate.
All the best 👍🏻
Great video mate, the sanderling and sandpiper are both dunlin , im also learning waders they are so tricky, same as gulls they all look the bloody same 😂
Thanks for pointing that out to me mate, I completely agree with you about the gulls 😂
😍😍😍
Thank you, really appreciate it mate.
All the best 👍🏻
Absolutely brilliant shots. Where abouts on Lewis were you shooting the shore birds?
Thanks very much Rob, the beach was called Shawbost in the north of the island of Lewis. Well worth a visit.
All the best 👍🏻
Hi Dan. Where did you get your larger eyecup?
I ordered it from Amazon, if I can find a link I will send it to you 👍🏻
Did you delet my comment? If you think that I was paid to do advertising for someone else here I am insulted.
@@Verona175 I have not deleted any comments
@@danwillis_photography Im sorry if I accused you for something you haven't done. But it disappeared and didn't come back so I assumed you have deleted it. Again apologies fore accused you. And I hope you still want to visit Sweden.
@@Verona175 no apologies needed, I appreciate your support 👍🏻
Oh dear … you must be new to birding. We use the term ‘waders’ in the UK, not ‘shorebirds’ … a term you must have learned on UA-cam.
Every day is a school day 😂