Another lovely video. Spent a great afternoon there yesterday, totally agree it will be a differnet experience in each season so will be back again in autumn and winter.
Thanks very much Alex, really appreciate your comment and support. It’s always a pleasure to receive feedback from fellow UA-cam creators. All the best 👍🏻
Another great episode of the Dan and Pops show. I love reddies, many fond memories in Scotland and in particular Snaizeholme woods on a guided photo shoot. I was sat on a low wall, having my lunch and a brew when one little fella just stood about 2 foot away in that begging pose they have, so I offered him some bread but had to drop it in front of him. He ate it and next thing I know he's tapping my boot for more. Always a great day with Reddies.
What a fabulous memory of a great encounter, thanks for sharing it. Red Squirrels certainly are full of character and are always a pleasure to photograph. All the best 👍🏻
Thanks very much Trevor, I have been to Aira force in the past and you are absolutely right it’s a stunning location. Thanks for sharing this. All the best 👍🏻
Great stuff guys, glad you had such a fantastic experience, you got some superb images as usual ! What a character the crow was, such intelligent birds!
Thanks very much Anton, always appreciated. The Crow really was a character, so curious. I love Corvids, as you say incredulous intelligent birds. All the best 👍🏻
Special little creatures, another wonderful video Dan and Pops, visited every year late 70s most of the 80s, mainly South Stack for Chough and Peregrine also the cliff nesters. Great that you were able to see the Reds so close and get some decent shots despite the light , loved it , cheers fellas.
Thanks very much Derek, always appreciated. We did get out to South Stack but it was very quiet so definitely a place we would return to when the sea birds are nesting. All the best mate 👍🏻
Glad you met up with Hugh,his knowledge of the reds is amazing, it’s a fabulous site, I was there in a very cold January this year and must return next year hopefully a little warmer
Hugh was a fantastic gentleman who was only to happy to share his knowledge and expertise. I hope to return to Anglesey in the future and spend some more time with Hugh 👍🏻
Thanks very much Chris. Pops is using the Black Rapid sling, I’ve popped a link below to it from Wex but shop around as I’m sure you can find it cheaper 👍🏻 www.wexphotovideo.com/black-rapid-sport-breathe-1607252/?cpgnid=18138250963&adext=&account=853-353-2386&campaign=&group=&mkwid=_dm&pcrid=&kword=&match=&plid=&pgrid=&ptaid=&si=&gbraid=0AAAAAD6dWBe0iXNL54B9jDaMuC6ansH-U&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqP2pBhDMARIsAJQ0CzpUXGzlHkULK6ijdyobdA49CJTTORLAnYYMm3NMRFce49fiUzoYyPYaAgnKEALw_wcB
We found The Dingle on a visit to Anglesey just over 2 years ago. It has become a must visit again place each time we stay in Snowdonia now. As you did, we found that the light can be very poor under the canopy (although the inhabitants don't worry). I was using a Z 100-400 and Z9 @ 1/80th or slower with auto ISO hitting 25,600 most of the time. (the 800 pf was way too long!) Still got some very nice images with some help from Topaz though :). Hugh and William are both very knowledgeable and happy to offer lots of interesting facts and information about the Red Squirrel. Looking forward to next May for another visit (or two).
Thanks very much Steve. Pops has a very similar setup to yourself and used his 100-400 whilst he was there. In all honesty I would try my 24-70 next time I go and aim for some wide angle shots. Glad you to have found this magical place and best of luck for your next visit. All the best 👍🏻
Thanks very much Andrew, I definitely think it’s worth visiting but as you say when the weather improves. It could also be worth waiting until all the leaves have dropped and then you could get more light in the area. Best of luck 👍🏻
Thanks very much Laurence. Totally agree with you, maybe with the reintroduction of Pine Martens into certain areas to naturally keep the Greys in check we might see a slow recovery 🤞🏻 All the best 👍🏻
Thanks very much Chris. We had not heard of it before this trip, after failing to see them at Newborough Forest it was lots of research to find some alternatives. I’m glad we did find it though. All the best 👍🏻
Lovely therapeutic video and loved the insights into the feeding habits/diet of the squirrels. There are some true heroes out there working hard to preserve our wildlife. Will definitely give that location a try. Off to Paul’s set up in Yorkshire for a 3rd time in April so you can see I love my squirrels. Keep up the great work and hope to bump into you sometime
Thanks very much Clive, really appreciate your comments and support. Paul’s hide is fantastic. I can definitely recommend The Dingle it really is a magical place. All the best 👍🏻
A lovely vid Dan. It would be great if the reds could prosper and take back areas the grey squirrels now dominate...wishful thinking I guess. If I ever visit Dingle I think a 70 - 200. 2.8 will be in my bag. Thanks for a very informative video. Regards to you and Pops. Ted. Nottm.
Thanks Alex, that’s really interesting to know as I’d not seen them like that before. I wonder if when they reintroduced them to areas such as Anglesey they brought in some from the continent?
Thank you both for such a beautifully relaxing video. Question, did you use any exposure compensation photographing the Carrion Crow? it had such good detail. thank you.
Thank you so much Gerald, always appreciate it. Yes I did use exposure compensation of +0.7. As a rule I add compensation for dark subjects and minus for light. I think this is really important when using auto ISO. All the best 👍🏻
Thanks for reply appreciate info. for the price of a coffee for yourself and pop's I have an unrelated question. After following your Mull adventures I am booked on The Lady Jayne for 3 trips early next year. Question what lens / lenses do you advise? those Eagles looked pretty close, I planned to use Z400mm 2.8 T.C. but concerned about that huge wingspan.
@@geraldgill2416 a question that we get asked regularly, the answer I’m afraid is not that straight forward. Here goes; If you are lucky and have reasonably calm conditions then you will get away with the 400mm and even if the eagles come in closer than you’d like you can get some really nice tight portraits concentrating on the head and magnificent outstretched talons (yes you’ll possibly clip the wings but will have shots that stand out from the many many similar dive shots). The reason calm conditions are important is to handhold the 400mm on a moving boat whilst tracking a fast bird is very challenging. Pops uses the 100-400 which gives him the flexibility, I often use the 70-200 with a 1.4TC attached again for flexibility. I have used the 500mm f4 in the past and got some really different results but it’s a risk. Sorry not the most straightforward of answers, I would probably say 300mm is the optimal focal length if that’s in your lens choices. All the very best with your trip and please mention the channel to Martin and Alex 😊
If you mean photographing Reds whilst in Scotland, I did attempt this in Loch Lomond but didn’t manage to get any shots unfortunately. They then don’t have Reds on Mull. It’s definitely something I will be attempting in the future 👍🏻
hello Pops and Dan, a nice video with nice pictures but we see the harms of feeding by people who don't understand anything about it and who are full of good will, it would be better for them to get closer to nature protection organizations
Thanks very much, always appreciate your comments. I think it’s all about education, I don’t think people intentionally put food out to harm but you are right people need to learn from organisations to ensure they are causing no harm 👍🏻
Also worth a visit in springtime when the area is full of bluebells, which make great backgrounds for the reds ;)
Will shared that with me as well, I can feel a springtime trip forming.
Thanks for sharing 👍🏻
Another lovely video. Spent a great afternoon there yesterday, totally agree it will be a differnet experience in each season so will be back again in autumn and winter.
Thank s very much, it is certainly a place that I will be visiting during many different times throughout the year.
All the best 👍🏻
Thank You. Been to Wills Cafe today and stayed over 4 hours. Amazing sight. Thank You.
Thanks very much. I’m glad you had a fantastic experience 👍🏻
Hi Dan
Thank your Dad for the thumbs up on the Mulepack, mine came today really nice bit of Kit, will be using it shortly
Thank you
Thanks very much Graeme, funnily enough mine arrived yesterday also. It really is a fabulous bit of kit isn’t it 👍🏻
Hi Dan. James again. You should go back in the snow. Get a picture with snow on their. Tufty ears.
Reds in the snow is on my bucket list of shots and something I will definitely be attempting in the future. Thanks James 👍🏻
Absolutely love your stuff, long may it continue
Thanks very much Tony, your comment put a smile on my face on a Monday morning 👍🏻
Great video Dan, a lovely species to photograph.
Thanks very much, always appreciated. I 100% agree with you that they are a fantastic subject 👍🏻
I just love these darling little red squirrels!! They are so fun to watch! Thanks for taking us along!!
Thanks very much Patty, always a pleasure to read your comments.
All the best 😊
Wow what a brilliant video, I have so much to improve on in my own videos. Love red squirrels. Thanks
Thanks very much Alex, really appreciate your comment and support. It’s always a pleasure to receive feedback from fellow UA-cam creators.
All the best 👍🏻
Brilliant as per usual Dan & Pop’s such beautiful little creatures well done 👍
Cheers Andy, always appreciate your comments and support mate 👍🏻
You can't beat a Red Squirrel. There awesome.
I 100% agree with you, such little characters 👍🏻
Great spot!
Thanks very much 👍🏻
Another great episode of the Dan and Pops show. I love reddies, many fond memories in Scotland and in particular Snaizeholme woods on a guided photo shoot. I was sat on a low wall, having my lunch and a brew when one little fella just stood about 2 foot away in that begging pose they have, so I offered him some bread but had to drop it in front of him. He ate it and next thing I know he's tapping my boot for more. Always a great day with Reddies.
What a fabulous memory of a great encounter, thanks for sharing it. Red Squirrels certainly are full of character and are always a pleasure to photograph.
All the best 👍🏻
Nice! Try Aira Force in the lakes aswel. You won't see loads but you will see some. And it's lovely up there.
Thanks very much Trevor, I have been to Aira force in the past and you are absolutely right it’s a stunning location. Thanks for sharing this.
All the best 👍🏻
Lovely video, totally agree with you - its a truly magical place, thanks to Hugh and Will for protecting the gorgeous "Reds"
Thanks very much for your comment. Will and Hugh really are amazing people 👍🏻
Great stuff guys, glad you had such a fantastic experience, you got some superb images as usual ! What a character the crow was, such intelligent birds!
Thanks very much Anton, always appreciated.
The Crow really was a character, so curious. I love Corvids, as you say incredulous intelligent birds.
All the best 👍🏻
Yet another fantastic vlog from you both fantastic seeing the red squirrel
Thanks very much John, always appreciated.
All the best mate 👍🏻
Thank you for sharing your adventure with the red squirrels. Great photos and video
Thank you very much Lynne, it’s really appreciated 👍🏻
Special little creatures, another wonderful video Dan and Pops, visited every year late 70s most of the 80s, mainly South Stack for Chough and Peregrine also the cliff nesters. Great that you were able to see the Reds so close and get some decent shots despite the light , loved it , cheers fellas.
Thanks very much Derek, always appreciated. We did get out to South Stack but it was very quiet so definitely a place we would return to when the sea birds are nesting.
All the best mate 👍🏻
Great to watch as always I’ll be checking that place out next time I’m up that way.
Thanks very much, I can thoroughly recommend it.
All the best 👍🏻
Glad you met up with Hugh,his knowledge of the reds is amazing, it’s a fabulous site, I was there in a very cold January this year and must return next year hopefully a little warmer
Hugh was a fantastic gentleman who was only to happy to share his knowledge and expertise. I hope to return to Anglesey in the future and spend some more time with Hugh 👍🏻
Another fantastic video from you guys
I like your dad’s camera strap where did he get it from
Thanks very much Chris. Pops is using the Black Rapid sling, I’ve popped a link below to it from Wex but shop around as I’m sure you can find it cheaper 👍🏻
www.wexphotovideo.com/black-rapid-sport-breathe-1607252/?cpgnid=18138250963&adext=&account=853-353-2386&campaign=&group=&mkwid=_dm&pcrid=&kword=&match=&plid=&pgrid=&ptaid=&si=&gbraid=0AAAAAD6dWBe0iXNL54B9jDaMuC6ansH-U&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqP2pBhDMARIsAJQ0CzpUXGzlHkULK6ijdyobdA49CJTTORLAnYYMm3NMRFce49fiUzoYyPYaAgnKEALw_wcB
We found The Dingle on a visit to Anglesey just over 2 years ago. It has become a must visit again place each time we stay in Snowdonia now. As you did, we found that the light can be very poor under the canopy (although the inhabitants don't worry). I was using a Z 100-400 and Z9 @ 1/80th or slower with auto ISO hitting 25,600 most of the time. (the 800 pf was way too long!) Still got some very nice images with some help from Topaz though :). Hugh and William are both very knowledgeable and happy to offer lots of interesting facts and information about the Red Squirrel. Looking forward to next May for another visit (or two).
Thanks very much Steve. Pops has a very similar setup to yourself and used his 100-400 whilst he was there. In all honesty I would try my 24-70 next time I go and aim for some wide angle shots.
Glad you to have found this magical place and best of luck for your next visit.
All the best 👍🏻
Just got back from Brownsea island, photographing reds amazing day out.
Never been to Brownsea Island but definitely a place I will check out in the future, thank you 👍🏻
Loved this video and the images too. Looks like a great place to visit.
Thanks very much Debbie, really appreciate it.
It really is a magical place to visit.
All the best 👍🏻
Brilliant I’ll be off there as soon as the weather calms down a bit almost booked a hotel for weds until I saw the weather forecast for next week
Thanks very much Andrew, I definitely think it’s worth visiting but as you say when the weather improves. It could also be worth waiting until all the leaves have dropped and then you could get more light in the area.
Best of luck 👍🏻
Great video Dan and Pop’s, got to be my favourite subject to photograph in a natural setting. Such a shame they are so localised.
Thanks very much Laurence. Totally agree with you, maybe with the reintroduction of Pine Martens into certain areas to naturally keep the Greys in check we might see a slow recovery 🤞🏻
All the best 👍🏻
Great video Dan, never heard of The Dingle, looks like a great site to visit, will have to add to our ever expanding list 😅
Thanks very much Chris.
We had not heard of it before this trip, after failing to see them at Newborough Forest it was lots of research to find some alternatives. I’m glad we did find it though.
All the best 👍🏻
Lovely therapeutic video and loved the insights into the feeding habits/diet of the squirrels. There are some true heroes out there working hard to preserve our wildlife. Will definitely give that location a try. Off to Paul’s set up in Yorkshire for a 3rd time in April so you can see I love my squirrels. Keep up the great work and hope to bump into you sometime
Thanks very much Clive, really appreciate your comments and support. Paul’s hide is fantastic.
I can definitely recommend The Dingle it really is a magical place.
All the best 👍🏻
if you go to Formby Point, I'll guarantee you'll see them, right next to the Ice cream van :)
Thanks for that, I’ve been to Formby a few times and not seen them. I’ll definitely check out the ice cream van on my next visit 😊
A lovely vid Dan. It would be great if the reds could prosper and take back areas the grey squirrels now dominate...wishful thinking I guess. If I ever visit Dingle I think a 70 - 200. 2.8 will be in my bag. Thanks for a very informative video. Regards to you and Pops. Ted. Nottm.
Thanks very much Ted, really appreciate it.
I think the 70-200mm would be the perfect lens for this location.
All the best 👍🏻
Great video Dan and what a fantastic place. Is it a public place where you can just turn up or do you have to contact Will? Thanks Ian
Thanks very much Ian. It’s completely public, no need to book or contact anyone just turn up 👍🏻
In France, where we lived for 18 years, most of the red squirrels were nearly black.
Thanks Alex, that’s really interesting to know as I’d not seen them like that before. I wonder if when they reintroduced them to areas such as Anglesey they brought in some from the continent?
Thank you both for such a beautifully relaxing video. Question, did you use any exposure compensation photographing the Carrion Crow? it had such good detail. thank you.
Thank you so much Gerald, always appreciate it.
Yes I did use exposure compensation of +0.7. As a rule I add compensation for dark subjects and minus for light. I think this is really important when using auto ISO.
All the best 👍🏻
Thanks for reply appreciate info. for the price of a coffee for yourself and pop's I have an unrelated question.
After following your Mull adventures I am booked on The Lady Jayne for 3 trips early next year. Question what lens / lenses do you advise? those Eagles looked pretty close, I planned to use Z400mm 2.8 T.C. but concerned about that huge wingspan.
@@geraldgill2416 a question that we get asked regularly, the answer I’m afraid is not that straight forward. Here goes;
If you are lucky and have reasonably calm conditions then you will get away with the 400mm and even if the eagles come in closer than you’d like you can get some really nice tight portraits concentrating on the head and magnificent outstretched talons (yes you’ll possibly clip the wings but will have shots that stand out from the many many similar dive shots). The reason calm conditions are important is to handhold the 400mm on a moving boat whilst tracking a fast bird is very challenging.
Pops uses the 100-400 which gives him the flexibility, I often use the 70-200 with a 1.4TC attached again for flexibility. I have used the 500mm f4 in the past and got some really different results but it’s a risk.
Sorry not the most straightforward of answers, I would probably say 300mm is the optimal focal length if that’s in your lens choices.
All the very best with your trip and please mention the channel to Martin and Alex 😊
thank you maybe purchase or hire the Z100-400
While you are in North Wales, why not take a look at Cors Ddyga & The Spinnies??
Thanks Nigel, places we will have to check out on our next adventure in Wales so thank you for sharing them.
All the best 👍🏻
Hi Dan and pops. Hoe you didn't dingle in the river. James in Scotland. Great video guys.
😂😂😂 no dingling occurred! Thanks for the comment 👍🏻
Hey Dan. Why didn't you photograph when you were in Scotland.
If you mean photographing Reds whilst in Scotland, I did attempt this in Loch Lomond but didn’t manage to get any shots unfortunately. They then don’t have Reds on Mull.
It’s definitely something I will be attempting in the future 👍🏻
hello Pops and Dan, a nice video with nice pictures but we see the harms of feeding by people who don't understand anything about it and who are full of good will, it would be better for them to get closer to nature protection organizations
Thanks very much, always appreciate your comments.
I think it’s all about education, I don’t think people intentionally put food out to harm but you are right people need to learn from organisations to ensure they are causing no harm 👍🏻
Is the venue near Llangefri Dan?
It certainly is Kathryn 😊
Wills cafe
It certainly is 👍🏻
@@danwillis_photography awesome place year round, how cool is the Rook. You can hand feed the Robin's too.