HOW TO FIND WILDLIFE | Scouting a new location with Tips on Photographing Birds of Prey & Deer
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
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Welcome to my Canadian Wildlife Photography journey as I re-visit a new location! In this video I will teach you how to find wildlife and cover scouting out a NEW location with tips on photographing birds of prey. With some stunning images of the elusive Northern Harrier and many other birds of prey and my first encounter with White Tailed Deer Stags.
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In this video I will cover some of the following:
a. 🦅 Species Information I will talk about the species being photographed including it's flight, prey choice and habitats they prefer to hunt in. I will also discuss some of the essential equipment and camera settings to put you in the perfect position to capture those all important images.
b. 🌄 Location We will move around the reserve to cover varying types of habitats that these different species prefer, including the best times of the day, where to position yourself and how best to stay hidden from sight.
c.📸 📹 Photographic Techniques I will help you with all the techniques required to photograph & video these amazing birds of prey. I will also explain the upmost importance of ethical wildlife photography and how best not to disturb the birds and allow them to continue to hunt without any disturbance.
d. 📷 Photographic Composition I will explain the best way to capture the subject in the frame, which include the rule of thirds and also breaking the rules with new compositions and techniques to get your photography noticed.
e.🦌 Wildlife Ethics: Wildlife Photography ethics is at the heart of what I do as a professional photographer, I will teach you the vital importance of respecting and conducting safe and responsible wildlife photography and how to never forget that it's the subjects welfare that comes first out of any image. I do not bait wildlife and I don't use baited hides to illicit an image, this for me isn't wildlife photography and presents little or no challenge to the photographer. They have there place in some situations but for me it's just not something I enjoy or do.
f. 🍂 Summary So come with me on my journey of discovery as I venture into the Canadian wilderness and explore all the magical wildlife this country has to offer.
My channel caters for all experience levels, from the beginner, intermediate and Professional, there is something for all. I will give you all the tools required to become a competent and successful Wildlife & Conservation photographer.
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I totally agree with your way of wildlife photography …. I spend many an hour sat in a bush or under a tree😂 watching and listening , if something comes your way it’s a bonus 📷👍
Well said! And I totally agree, it's the never knowing what may turn up which makes it all very exciting indeed. Cheers Rich 👍
Spot on about not chasing wildlife but letting it come to you.
Thanks very much, it's the only way to do it and it's so much fun when you get rewarded by an experience of seeing something unfold in front of you. Cheers Rich 👍
Lovely footage Richard.
I had to chuckle as the video neared the end. Every time I say to myself, I'm done and going back to the car, that's the tome that everything happens, without fail!
You and me both Jim! It always seems to happen like that, lol.... and the amount of times it's happened to me is quite a lot! Thanks for watching 😉
What's better than a Harrier quartering....
nice to see some mammals in this one Rich 👍🇬🇧
Couldn't agree more Smiffy, I just love to see those birds hunting. I've been wanted to do a mammal one for a while so makes a nice change. Cheers Rich 👍
Hi Richard wow that was truly an amazing video, so pleased you got the footage of Harrier, bonus dear at the end just amazing you certainly had a productive day there that my type of place quite and no other photographer about, I think it makes a big difference having a great time out with wildlife like this, last week I got my first Kingfisher photo at my local harbour of all places in fact there was two Kingfishers couldn’t believe my eyes, Richard that was a truly amazing video thank you for taking the time and sharing with us fantastic.Martyn
Thanks so much mate, really appreciate it! And nice to finally be able to show some mammal species, I aim on doing more there but need to do some more research. It's all about being out in nature and enjoying the quietness of the Natural world, sometimes difficult here but when you get it, makes all the difference. Yes, well done Martyn finally you got some Kingfisher images, that's it now, the Kingy Bug will come for sure, I miss them loads...... my pleasure, all the best R👍
Some good tips there. Even though the harrier was at a distance, I really liked that pic of the silhouetted bird flying with the trees in the foreground. Great shots of deer too. In another couple of weeks, I'll be out looking for fresh shed antlers. I leave them where I find them for the rodents, I just like finding them in the first place.
Thanks very much Chris, thanks for saying, I quite liked that picture but many said it hurt there eyes, lol... Still great to have some good feedback on the images. Looking for antlers is such a great thing to do and to leave them for the rodents to enjoy! Not many would do that! Thanks again. Rich 👍
hi Richard
I completely agree with your comment about the bird houses. I personally think bird houses are bad for the birds, they make them lazy and they learn to stop hunting and looking for food. and it also makes people very lazy and lazy. I greatly appreciate your beautiful wildlife photos. Going outside and taking beautiful nature photos is one of the most beautiful pastimes there is. of course after the High-End audio hobby that I also have. until your next video.❤️👍g😂
Just an FYI.
Bird houses are not feeding perches, they are a "HOUSE", lol.
It gives the birds a place to rest and be safe. Birdhouses are used very much by conservationist to help birds. Dont confuse birdhouses with bird FEEDERS..
Thanks for mentioning it. Cheers R
Thanks very much for checking out my latest video! Yeah the bird houses which I'm guessing is feeders can sometimes be a detrimental to the birds but also it can help them through leaner times! As long as it's not their main source of food it can be okay, although for me killing and using dead animals and birds for Birds of Prey is different in my book and not something I ever do. We always have lots of hobbies but sadly never enough time to do them all, lol. See you in the next one and thanks again. Rich 👍
Great video Richard and loved that beautiful Cowbird portrait, great to see some macro as well, as always brilliant content and so well put together 👍
Many thanks Raymond, I wished I could have done some more macro stuff but sadly it was indeed too bright! Still great to get down low and enjoy the flowers for what they are. R👍
another great one Rich, watch you fur collar some hawks here will go for it. enjoy..
Thanks Joe, I hope they don't! But good point, lol.... Cheers Rich 👍
yet another spectacular image and great vlogs
Thanks very much John👍
Another fabulous film and very inspiring
Thanks a lot Gary, very kind of you to say. All the best Rich 👍
Well done. Loved the footage of the stags in motion. Epic.
Thank you very much Peter, really glad you enjoyed it. I loved seeing the White Tailed Deer bucks, my first from my time here! Cheers M👍
Great video again Richard and if you wait long enough something will allows come along.
Thanks Mark, enough time in the field and eventually the rewards come! Cheers R👍
Wow, I loved every minute of your video! I miss wildlife photography so much but for now I have to live through your lens for wildlife photos. I moved to Italy a few years ago for business, and can't wait to get back to the States in a few months. I live rural because I wanted to do wildlife photography when not working. To my surprise, nothing, I can't find any wildlife. No deer, no squirrels, no coyotes, few birds and very few wild boar. There was a wolf siting a few months back, I heard it did not fair well and was allegedly shot and killed. Apparently they shot and kill everything here, legal and illegally. I asked my cousin where is a good place, she said don't go anywhere too rural because several people get shot accidentially by hunters. Looking forward to your next video, thanks so much for sharing.
Thanks so much John that really is one of the best comments to receive! I'm sad to hear that it's not ideal where you are and to hear that Wildlife seems to be constantly getting killed! Sad times indeed and the possibility of you getting in the firing line is a frightening prospect! I really hope you get home soon and manage to get out in nature with your camera and capture some great images! Think this may have been the first time we've spoken so welcome to the channel. All the best and stay safe. Rich 👍
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Cheers Colin, 😉👍
Awesome video, just love your work! Looking forward to your next one. Always feel like I’m there with you. Cheers 🙏👍
Thanks very much indeed that's really good of you to say! Cheers Rich 👍
So pleased you got a well deserved reward after such a long day. Great video.
Thank you so much, it was getting a bit close to the end, lol.... Saying that early moning and late evening are by far the best times to be out in Nature. Cheers Rich 😊
Great video Richard! Now that you're in North America you might have to start calling those deer bucks and does. I'm kidding! Stags and hines are just fine. :)
You got that right and when I edited the video I thought 'Dam it' I called the males 'Stags' I am surprised you are the only one who has corrected me so far. In the UK Red Deer males are called Stags, females hinds. But Fallow and Roe Deer are called Bucks and Doe's, plus the other species, lol... Still I shall get it right next time, lol.. Thanks again for watching. Cheers Rich 👍
Great video for Sunday morning!! Thanks my friend!!
Glad you enjoyed it Al, much appreciated. Cheers Rich 👍
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Another enjoyable video Richard 😎
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Thanks very much indeed for watching. I'll look into that and wasn't aware you could buy a different eye cup! Great tip thanks 👍
Another absolutely brilliant video Rich. You have an uncanny knack of making the viewer feel like they’re there with you. Just fantastic 🙏🏼
Thanks Sean I'm really glad you enjoy my videos and thanks for leaving me a comment it's always welcomed. Cheers Rich 👍
Lovely video of the Harrier floating on the breeze and also of the deer at the end. Definitely worth your long day on the hunt.
Glad you enjoyed it Phil, can't beat a Harrier hunting on the wind! I couldn't believe the R3's tracking from so far, amazing really! The Deer at the end was the Icing on the cake for sure. Cheers Rich 👍
Excellent video Richard, looks like you are having a great time over there. Deer not as tame as that on Ley Hill.
Thanks very much, I am missing home but it's nice to get out and experience the wildlife here in Canada with lots of other trips planned further away. Certainly not, lol... Nice to see it up close, if it was a buck I'd have not been so close! lol.. Cheers Rich 👍
Great day out there !!! Seriously agree with your field craft points of view , glad you’re putting that info out for people to take in hopefully!! And Northern Harrier was great ! But ya you smashed it on deer sightings , unbelievably close to that deer that was incredible ! In fact that was nuts !! But the end of the film with the White Tail Bucks was amazing to see !! I guess the end of the Rut with the odd Doe still in season there !! But ya thanks for thinking of me on the Deer 🦌 front !!! Great post my friend 👍👍👍📷🎥
Thanks mate, I hope they do and it's great to have your opinion on it as the Deer 'Guru'. I wouldn't ordinarily approach a wild-ish Deer that close but they seemed quite happy with my presence but if it were a Buck I would have backed off and gone the other way! A very different situation could have occurred there! It's only when I got back home and edited my video that I mistakenly called the WTD Buck a Stag, force of habit when working with Reds back home! I mean Fallow and Roe are bucks but I got a bit caught up in the moment, lol.. Still people knew what I meant, lol.. No worries, I was glad to be able to bring one of my oldest followers some Deer finally! Miss the Deer very much as you well know. Cheers Rich 😉👍
Fantasic video and content Richard keep up the great work 👌👍
Glad you enjoyed it Fletch, cheers Rich 👍
Great vlog ,reckon you will be able to walk up to the red deer on Exmoor like that when you come back😂
Lol, cheers Gary!! If it was a Buck I wouldn't have even considered getting as close but for the doe I was happy I wasn't in Danger. That would never happen on the Moor! 😂
Just being there is what it's all about for me it's my escape and de-stress, as others have said the pictures are the bonus it's like the pat on the back for acknowledging nature great post Richard
That's very much Keith, it really is and for me a lovely way to just chill out and enjoy what nature has to offer. Pictures are indeed a bonus and occasionally you can get that special one that makes it even more special. Cheers Rich 👍
A lovely vlog,full of useful information for those who are learning.Loved the Harrier a great shot with the silhouette and light,and the deer at the end a satisfying finish to the day.🥰
Thanks very much Alison, yeah that was my favourite image, although a few people have since told me it makes their eyes go funny, lol.. Cheers M👍
You can't beat Deer and Birds of prey awesome 🙂
Thanks very much Mark, a great combo indeed! Cheers Rich 👍
Nice video again Richard. I cannot agree more with your explanation of how to find and approach wild life. I often spend days waiting for that one fox or roe deer and when it finally works, you get so much more satisfaction. Looking forward to your next video!
Thanks for watching Marc, you really do and it's how I always work! The fieldcraft the time spent just enjoying nature and then one day things just fall in to place! Makes it all worth while, and if you got rewarded every time it certainly wouldn't be as special. See you in the next one. R👍
Couldn’t agree more with your method of wildlife photography, it is exactly what I do and yes sometimes hours, days with very little but when it comes together and you get the shot it is so rewarding. Great video
Thanks Adie, it's always worth the effort especially when the results come eventually, lol.. Just being out in Nature for me is what it's all about. Cheers Rich 👍
Fantastic, cheers Rich. Great encounter with the deer. Good advice. Top ethics. Perseverance pays off. All the best. 👍📷😎
Thanks Rob, it was a total shock to get that close, if it was a buck I doubt I'd have got that close, lol.. Thanks again for checking it out. Rich 👍
Hi Rich, what a place that is, I love the light over that meadow too. Would be awesome seeing the Harrier and owls over it 😎 I noticed you were using the R3, what are the differences between that and the R6 and R7? Really enjoyed the video and what a bonus of the White tailed deer at the end. See you on the next one Mate 📸
Thanks Lee, it was a perfect place and if I could have captured a few images of some birds of prey in that light it would have been magical! Maybe next time mate! The R3 is my main body and the AF, Low light and sheer speed of the thing really sets it apart from the R6&7, but that's reflected in the price, lol.. Saying that the R7 and R6 are great cameras and I've got the R7 which struggles when the light fades and the viewfinder is that much smaller so a few draw backs, but in the right conditions the files are lovely. Cheers Rich 👍
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Great to have so many different habitat variations around you Rich. Sitting here in the UK looking out of the window with the rain pouring down outside and just wanting to get out and do some photography. Those Deer at the start of the video were awesome. Cheers Keith
Sorry to hear the weather has been rubbish, it's sadly that time of year again! It was an awesome experience and so close to the Doe, if it had been a buck I would have turned around and gone the other way, lol... they seemed happy though. Great to have such a diverse habitat. Cheers Rich 👍
i'm 3 weeks behind in viewing these. Will have to catch up over Christmas (as I said on threads)
No worries Chris, thanks very much indeed! Hope you get the chance and enjoy. All the best mate. R👍
Great video Richard, persistence always pays off. good look for future trips
Thanks Darren, got there in the end, lol... So often the case! Cheers Rich 👍
Fantastic video Richard! I love how often sightings happen right at the end of a session - and, for me, it's usually something completely different from whatever I was anticipating. Loved your 'deer encounter' on the path. Just amazing what nature gives us. For me this week, after several unsuccessful trips, I got to share an hour with a beautiful Short-eared Owl that was hunting over the marshes. Keep up the great work:)
Thanks Mike, it really is like that and when you get unexpected encounters that you'd no idea you would see it really lifts you as a naturalist & photographer! Nature always surprises us no matter how often we go out and experience it! Yes, nice one on the SEO, it's been a bumper year for them in the Uk, typical when I'm not there, lol.. Thanks mate, see you in the next one. Rich 👍
What an encounter with those deer close up!!! 👏
Cheers Phil, if it was a Buck I'd have stayed away! Nice to see it so close.. cheers 👍
Lol, I was just thinking that!
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Brilliant as always mate. Glad the harrier shown for you.
Wow how close was you to the Deer?
That was brilliant. Although Sukie flew at the TV when she saw the squirrel at the beginning.
Great shots of the wite tailed deer. 👍🏻
Thanks mate, a lucky last minute appearance but certainly welcomed! It was, if it was a Buck I'd have moved the other way as that would be foolish, the doe's seemed quite happy as their body language suggested. NO WAY!! She's a beauty isn't she, lol... Can't believe that... lol. cheers Rich 👍
Hi Richard, fellow Brit here, been living in Ontario for many years. Welcome to Canada! If you need any help with locations, or want to do a collaboration etc., give me a shout!
Hi Simon, thanks very much indeed for checking out the channel and for your offer for some help it’s massively appreciated. Good to hear from a fellow Brit too! A collaboration would be good, be good to chat about it whenever your free? Cheers Rich 👍
Excellent video Richard. I was lucky enough to see a Kestrel and a flock of Redwings resting on berry trees on the weekend at my local nature reserve. I made a rookie mistake by wearing a red puffer jacket on a cold frosty morning which cost me some photos as the birds could see me a from a distance despite going slowly. What colour do you recommend me wearing for wildlife photography? Big fan of your photography!
Very cool Simeon, I love this time of year and miss seeing the Red wings and Fieldfares... Always great to see but quite shy especially to photograph! Oh no, a bright red jacket! Maybe not the best but it depends if the wildlife is used to busy places, parks etc. Anything that's quite drab, khaki, brown, green so you don't always need to dress like a tree, lol... Thanks mate, much appreciated. Cheers R😉
Awesome to see an upload from you on this blustery, rainy Sunday here in the UK! This was actually a topic I was looking at researching as well. Thank you :)
Hi Frank, thanks very much for watching and sorry to hear it's not the best weather day back home! Glad it was useful for you. Cheers Rich 👍
@@RichardBirchett It was great, thank you. Definitely food for thought. Gives me a good indication of where to look and wait. I’ve learnt alot from you videos, especially the waiting for the opportunity! You can’t take a photo if you’re not there! All the best 👍🏻
@@franktherabbit42 Thanks so much, and that's very true indeed! Cheers R
Amazing shots of your first encounter with Canadian deer especially how close you got to the first encounter,the weather has been kind to you was it cold when you first arrived at the reserve? Have seen Canadian geese at Gwithian reserve quite regularly.Enjoyed the vlog very much👍👍🦅🦅
Thanks Dad, it was such a surprise seeing the Deer on the track at first light, if it had been a Buck/Stag I wouldn't have got as close, lol... But they seemed quite happy with my presence. Thanks for tuning in:-)
It's gotta be unique, exactly. If you look at your IG feed, and right now it's shortie season, how many cropped wing shorties have you seen? I can't even count and I couldn't tell one image from the next, it has no story or no soul, a waste of a click if you don't stand out. Same goes for the hide stuff, it's just a rehash of a rehashed idea someone else had, made an image and then sold it to people not willing to put any effort into wildlife. It's not even something I bother to look at, pass it by like I'd pass a full diaper. Or anything by David Driver, equals.
Thanks Vince, I think you either get it or you don't! And it seems quite a few don't! It's SEO overload at the moment isn't it, seems to be the best shortie season in the UK for quite a while! Typical when I leave! It's nice to try and show people a different side of capturing images in wildlife photography not stuck in a paid hide waiting for something to land on a stick or post! Yeah, I've seen quite of few of those images, lol.... Cheers for backing up my points, great to have ethical viewers on side! Cheers Rich 👍