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Photographing Little Owls in the Yorkshire Dales

danwillis_photography
2023 ж. 22 Шіл.
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Welcome to my wildlife photography adventure in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales! Join me as I venture into the heart of this stunning countryside to capture the elusive and enchanting little owls on camera.
In this video, I'll share my passion for wildlife photography and take you along on a journey to seek out these fascinating diurnal creatures. With the Nikon Z9, a high-end mirrorless camera known for its exceptional image quality, I'm ready to document the beauty and mystery of these tiny owls.
Discover the art of patience and respect as I immerse myself in the natural habitat of these adorable birds. I'll provide you with valuable tips and techniques for capturing compelling shots, from selecting the right gear, setting up the perfect shot, to mastering autofocus and exposure settings.
The Yorkshire Dales offers a breathtaking backdrop, from rolling hills to ancient stone walls, creating a magical atmosphere for my photography expedition. I'll make the most of the golden hours, when the soft, warm light bathes the landscape, lending an ethereal touch to my little owl portraits.
Wildlife photography is a rewarding yet challenging pursuit, and I'll share my experiences and insights to inspire your own journey into this captivating realm. Whether you're a seasoned photographer or a curious nature enthusiast, there's something here for everyone.
So, sit back, relax, and join me on this unforgettable quest as I endeavour to capture the charm and charisma of little owls in the magnificent Yorkshire Dales. Don't forget to hit that 'Like' button, subscribe to my channel, and ring the notification bell to join my growing community of wildlife photography enthusiasts. Let's embark on this exciting adventure together!

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  • What a great spot. I've never seen a Little Owl let alone photograph one. I have a spot here in Brisbane where a pair of Powerful Owls have bred successfully over the last three years. Love these hide videos. 👍

    @johngunning2123@johngunning21232 ай бұрын

    • Thanks very much John, never heard of Powerful Owls (just looked them up) but they sound amazing. Appreciate your continued support mate 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography2 ай бұрын

  • Wonderful hide and wonderful video! Owls are such cool animals. I have them in my back yard, but I never see them. I only find the remnants of what they regurgitate and their scat on the ground under the tree. Thanks for sharing your trips with us!

    @joncothranphotography9375@joncothranphotography93755 ай бұрын

    • Thanks very much Jon, have you not considered getting a trail camera to capture what is visiting your back yard? It would be cool to see 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography5 ай бұрын

  • Great video again Dan, heading up to the little owls with Paul soon, really looking forward to it 👍

    @benwestney6329@benwestney632917 күн бұрын

    • Thanks very much Ben, I'm sure you will have a fantastic time with Paul. Please pass on my regards to him 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography16 күн бұрын

  • Cheers Dan, great images. All the best. 👍📷😎

    @Rob.1340@Rob.13409 ай бұрын

    • Thanks very much Rob, appreciated as always mate 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography9 ай бұрын

  • Hello Dan good vidéo and the pictures in fly are fantastic

    @jeanlouis83@jeanlouis8310 ай бұрын

    • merci beaucoup Jean Louis, j'apprécie toujours vos commentaires. Tous mes vœux 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography10 ай бұрын

  • Nice photos and great video!

    @Naturfotografie_Rosengarten@Naturfotografie_Rosengarten10 ай бұрын

    • Thanks very much, really appreciate it 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography10 ай бұрын

  • Got some cracking shots! Light was a bit pish when I was there but it was still nice to see the wee ones out and about.

    @TheNonsenseAdventures@TheNonsenseAdventures10 ай бұрын

    • Thanks very much, I think I dropped very lucky with the weather as it was awful following days. All the best 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography10 ай бұрын

  • Awesome

    @EricWoodyVariety59@EricWoodyVariety599 ай бұрын

    • Thanks Eric 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography9 ай бұрын

  • Bonjour,merci pour le partage de ces magnifiques petites chouettes Bien le studio 👍 Vidéo superbe A bientôt Vous donnez quoi niveau nourriture, on dirait des vers de farine, merci

    @patrickthiriet9782@patrickthiriet978210 ай бұрын

    • Merci pour votre commentaire et votre soutien continu. C'est très apprécié. Tous mes vœux 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography10 ай бұрын

  • Great video Dan, we have 3 ospreys just about to fledge at the Loch, best time to see all 5 is in the next couple of weeks m8, cheers.

    @balgavieslochospreys6836@balgavieslochospreys683610 ай бұрын

    • I’ve been keeping an eye on the progress of your Ospreys via your Facebook page, it’s absolutely fantastic to see them doing so well. All the best mate 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography10 ай бұрын

  • One Of My Favourites To Photograph Dan Love Little Owls Such Great Little Characters, Great Video And Photos Mate

    @sonnydugganphotography@sonnydugganphotography10 ай бұрын

    • Cheers Sonny, I have to admit that they are one of my favourites too mate. Bags of character and attitude in a gorgeous little bird. All the best mate 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography10 ай бұрын

  • Dan, you do not disappoint with your photography another fantastic video enjoy seeing different types to what we see in Australia

    @larryanddianestorer7087@larryanddianestorer708710 ай бұрын

    • Thanks very much to you both, it’s great to get comments from people from other countries I really appreciate it 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography10 ай бұрын

  • Great video Dan with excellent photos and videos. I love Little Owls and I'm fortunate to have access to them on private land, we often go and watch them.

    @relichunter7984@relichunter798410 ай бұрын

    • Thanks for your comment I really appreciate it. I used to watch a pair very close to where I live but they survive a particularly harsh winter and that was the last Pops and me have seen of them round here. Very lucky to have a permission to watch them on private land. All the best 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography10 ай бұрын

  • Another great video Dan. I’ve photographed Little Owls at a small hide over in North Wales run by Gary Jones and a guy called Alan. Also really good venue. Let me know if you’ve not been there. Always love photographing them as they can be so comical with them facial expressions. 😃

    @ianwilson99@ianwilson9910 ай бұрын

    • Thanks for this Ian, I’ve not been to this hide but know of Gary Jones so definitely something I will look into 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography10 ай бұрын

    • No worries Dan. Do have Gary’s contact details if you want them for future.

      @ianwilson99@ianwilson9910 ай бұрын

    • @@ianwilson99 my email is dannwillis79@gmail.com if you don’t mind sharing his details 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography10 ай бұрын

    • @@danwillis_photography No worries Dan will come back to you with them. 👍

      @ianwilson99@ianwilson9910 ай бұрын

  • Smashing, it's ironic, worked all those years with the birds of prey but hardly took any photos as was busy with daily clearing maintenance and fly displays. We did photographic days but was very intense setting up for still shots and flying, we had all sorts of chick's that were hand reared plus 7 or 8 week old parent reared , so missed out on photo opportunities .Thankfully I am able to enjoy your great videos and photos, not forgetting your dad's, absolutely wonderful cheers Derek 👍

    @derekclark4762@derekclark476210 ай бұрын

    • Thank you very much Derek for sharing your experiences working with some of the best animals on the planet, I can only imagine how fulfilling that must have been as a job. Thanks for your continued support mate, all the best 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography10 ай бұрын

  • nice photos

    @user-th7sv9xh1b@user-th7sv9xh1b10 ай бұрын

    • Thanks very much 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography10 ай бұрын

  • Fantastic photos again Dan , absolutely love little owls , they always have a look of attitude 👏

    @stephencooper8565@stephencooper856510 ай бұрын

    • Cheers Stephen, totally agree with you. What little owls lack with size they certainly make up for with attitude 😂 All the best 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography10 ай бұрын

  • Great video, thanks so much for sharing your experience. Beautiful images!!

    @Trish12303@Trish123039 ай бұрын

    • Thanks very much Patty, always appreciate your comments 😊

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography9 ай бұрын

  • Cracking video Dan, glad you enjoyed my Little Owls and hopefully one we will eventually meet up

    @paulfowlie1966@paulfowlie196610 ай бұрын

    • Cheers Paul, it’s a pleasure to create content in fantastic hides like yours mate. Appreciate all the hard work that goes into getting these setup as well as they are 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography10 ай бұрын

  • Fabulous video Dan, what an experience to see them fledge. 👍

    @laurencearnold5822@laurencearnold582210 ай бұрын

    • It was an incredible experience Laurence, thanks very much for dropping me a comment it’s always appreciated 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography10 ай бұрын

  • Come visit Dyke Marsh in Virginia USA and Huntley Meadows park VA great birding for owls and Bald eagles especially in the spring March to May for Dyke Marsh.

    @EricWoodyVariety59@EricWoodyVariety599 ай бұрын

    • I would love to visit the the USA, the wildlife over there is insane 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography9 ай бұрын

  • I would love it if you do / show us a harvest mice photography workshop! We have heard from them, but can´t really imagine how it works... We might joining one in our UK trip next year.

    @Lenaryo@Lenaryo9 ай бұрын

    • That’s a great suggestion, watch this space. Thank you 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography9 ай бұрын

  • Brilliant stuff Dan, love little owls, one for my bucket list!! 👍

    @andywilson3381@andywilson338110 ай бұрын

    • Cheers Andy. If you love little owls I can thoroughly recommend Paul’s setup. He puts loads of time and effort into getting this just right and the results speak for themselves. All the best mate 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography10 ай бұрын

  • Another great video Dan - enjoying your channel and seeing some great locations.

    @daronherbert1652@daronherbert165210 ай бұрын

    • Thanks very much for your kind words, appreciate it 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography10 ай бұрын

  • gorgeous images absolutely stunning, great job Dan.

    @deolimjo@deolimjo10 ай бұрын

    • Thanks very much for your comment Joao and your continued support, it’s really appreciated 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography10 ай бұрын

  • Another fabulous experience. I noticed the cam cover on your camera is also becoming very experienced 😆. Still, hardly surprising when you've taken 4000 images in half a day. Great images again as well as video footage. Keep up the good work.

    @philparker97@philparker9710 ай бұрын

    • Thanks very much for your comment and continued support Phil I appreciate it. All the best 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography10 ай бұрын

  • Thanks for the great content and pictures👍

    @jurgenseibertz4531@jurgenseibertz453110 ай бұрын

    • Thanks for your comment Jürgen, really appreciate it 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography10 ай бұрын

  • I loved the experience and got a number of shots I was pleased with ( not in your league but I’m fairly new to wildlife photography). Inspirational as ever Dan.

    @cliveingram9840@cliveingram984010 ай бұрын

    • Thanks very much Clive, glad the video was helpful and you achieved some great shots yourself. All the best 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography10 ай бұрын

  • Another great video Dan with more superb images.

    @davidsutton2432@davidsutton243210 ай бұрын

    • Thanks David, always appreciate your comment and support. All the best 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography10 ай бұрын

  • Fabulous images! These owls closely resemble the burrowing owls here in the United States. They are a lifer bird for me. I hope to go on tour next spring and get my first photos of them.

    @Capcity44@Capcity4410 ай бұрын

    • Thanks for your comment Freeman. I have seen photographs of the burrowing owls and they look an incredible little bird and one I would love to get the chance to photograph. I hope your tour next spring gets you the results. All the best 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography10 ай бұрын

  • Great video Dan. I don’t know if you know this but if you see a little owl at night shining a torch it has really bright eyes and if it’s on the ground if you keep the torch on it you can walk right up to them. Done it all the time as kids on the farm.

    @bobhart6160@bobhart616010 ай бұрын

    • Thanks for sharing that Bob, I had no idea that you could do that. Appreciate the comment 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography10 ай бұрын

  • Stunning Dan thank you for your work and time to bring us these great videos. Never know might see you around the Peak District I visit a lot with the camera .

    @robshipman7242@robshipman724210 ай бұрын

    • Cheers Rob, appreciate your comment. If you do see me out and about, please do come and say hello to me or Pops. We always enjoy a chat with likeminded people. All the best 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography10 ай бұрын

  • Superb!!! What more need I say...RH

    @richardhilton2000@richardhilton200010 ай бұрын

    • Thanks very much Richard, really appreciate your comment and support 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography10 ай бұрын

  • Brilliant, as always mate 👍🏻

    @craigmaisfield3247@craigmaisfield324710 ай бұрын

    • Thanks very much Craig, very much appreciated as always 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography10 ай бұрын

  • Great video again Dan, I would recommend a few Pine Marten hides, try Penny Hedge early next year when they are in their winter coats

    @KarlWellerPhoto@KarlWellerPhoto10 ай бұрын

    • Thanks for your response, you are the second person to recommend Penny Hedge so I’m definitely going to give it a try. Thanks again, all the best 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography10 ай бұрын

    • When you do, make sure you choose the Shortbread - Mark and Sue are amazing hosts, you won’t be disappointed. Is there anyway to send you a PM on some other things to look out for in the area?

      @KarlWellerPhoto@KarlWellerPhoto10 ай бұрын

  • Come off it Dan, never heard of Little Owls? You Northerners need to get out more mate! 😂 We have loads of them down here in East Anglia, probably our commonest owl species. Cracking vlog as always mate, some lovely images & video footage & I always enjoy your content. With regards to places to visit, I know of lots that I don’t think you have visited yet. I will DM you on Insta or FB & give you a few suggestions, maybe even meet up with you at one of them…. Keep on keeping on mate! Best, Nick

    @nickclaytonphotography@nickclaytonphotography10 ай бұрын

    • 😂😂😂 love your comment mate, nothing like a bit of north / south banter 😂. Appreciate it if you drop me some suggestions and I would definitely be up for meeting up on a location Nick, think it would be a right giggle 👍🏻 All the best mate

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography10 ай бұрын

    • @@danwillis_photography Oh there’s no doubt about it, you gotta have a giggle or two! 🤣🤣🤣 I will DM you mate 👍

      @nickclaytonphotography@nickclaytonphotography10 ай бұрын

    • @@nickclaytonphotography cheers fella 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography10 ай бұрын

  • Good video that Dan. Check out Yorkshire photography hides near Bradford. Charlie’s hide has kestrels in pretty much all the time, and they are expecting this years youngsters any day now.

    @MrDAVEcrouchy@MrDAVEcrouchy10 ай бұрын

    • Cheers Dave, I’ve looked at these before, especially as they are not a million miles away from me. The promise of youngsters is also a winner, thanks very much mate. All the best 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography10 ай бұрын

  • Wow

    @lawarren4783@lawarren478310 ай бұрын

    • Thanks very much 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography10 ай бұрын

  • have you tried poole bridge farm , yorkshire. kestrel and woodland hides .

    @mcallaghan962@mcallaghan96210 ай бұрын

    • Thanks

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography10 ай бұрын

  • If you want to photograph Kestrels check out Pool Bridge Farm near York.There are 2 hides you can use and you don't have to share with other photographers.Great place has a camp site and cafe.

    @kevinmaxfield8298@kevinmaxfield829810 ай бұрын

    • Thanks for the recommendation Kevin, sounds like a great place to try 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography10 ай бұрын

  • Have you got any other social media we can follow you on? Love the content

    @kezzahd6328@kezzahd632810 ай бұрын

    • Thanks very much for your comment. I’m on Insta danwillis_photography and threads with the same name. Finally I’m on Vero although not as active as I should be 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography10 ай бұрын

  • What food is in the tuppers?

    @user-th7sv9xh1b@user-th7sv9xh1b10 ай бұрын

    • It’s mealworms, the little owls seemed to love them 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography10 ай бұрын

  • After your red squirrel film my wife bought me a one to one with Paul which I did in May great red squirrel images obtained. Highly recommended. Great film Dan.

    @JohnCooper-jl5nt@JohnCooper-jl5nt10 ай бұрын

    • Thanks for your comment John. Paul is a fantastic photographer and I am not surprised that you got some great images. All the best 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography10 ай бұрын

  • have you tried poole bridge farm , yorkshire. kestrel and woodland hides .

    @mcallaghan962@mcallaghan96210 ай бұрын

    • Thanks for your comment and suggestion. Several people have suggested this place so I will definitely be giving it a try. All the best 👍🏻

      @danwillis_photography@danwillis_photography10 ай бұрын
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