Wildlife Homestead Pt 3 and Photographing Greater Spotted Woodpeckers

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Its been a busy couple of weeks down here in rural Wales. From creating paths through the woods, processing firewood, mowing meadows to felling dead Ash trees and all round property maintenance. I've also been expanding the meadow feeding station and decided to have a go at photographing the resident Greater Spotted Woodpeckers. I found a suitable felled Silver Birch and set about creating a nice location for it to enable me to get some decent shots. Join me to see if we managed to get any "keepers"!!
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@nickclaytonphotography 2 месяца назад

Fantastic stuff Simon, you’ve certainly got some graft done & good to see you find time for some photography too - it can’t always be all work & no play. Really enjoying watching your wildlife homestead grow & really wish you & the family all the best with it. Keep on keeping on mate! Best, Nick

@simoneardley Месяц назад

Cheers Nick, yeh nice to have a day off from the spade!!!📷👍🏼😃

@MichalOlender 3 месяца назад

I started using the Merlin app just recently. What an incredible tool to have.

@simoneardley 3 месяца назад

Yeh, it's an amazing little tool to have in the locker Michael 👌🏼

@andrewgilbertson5356 3 месяца назад

Thank you very much for sharing .

@simoneardley 3 месяца назад

My pleasure Andrew

@paulmcquade6736 2 месяца назад

doing a great job simon love every thing you are doing mate

@simoneardley 2 месяца назад

Thankyou Paul 👊🏼🎥📷

@jbm19641 4 месяца назад

Hello Simon, I've been following your fantastic videos, for some time, one better than the next, when it seems they can't get any better, you deliver another classic. Your delivery, grounded,humorous and insightful videos, are simply like great movies, you can watch them over & over and they never age !...I have to apologise that this is only my first post here in recognition of how much I really enjoy your work...im currently in rehab recovering from spinal surgery for an old sports injury. I wish you & yours many moons and years of happiness in your new home. Sincerely. Martin

@simoneardley 3 месяца назад

Hi Martin, thanks for getting in touch and heres hoping your recovery goes well. Very grateful for watching the films and supporting the channel. ATB, Si 👊🏼

@TheNonsenseAdventures 2 месяца назад

Wildlife never does what you want 🤣 Same as its always beautifully perched and close for some child with an iphone 🤣 yet doesn't want to play ball for wildlife photographers.

@simoneardley Месяц назад

Thats usually the case !!🤣👀📷

@TheNonsenseAdventures Месяц назад

@@simoneardley yep, it's the law of the wild. Those who work hard, get a distant animal. Those just standing outside for a fag break, get eagles landing on their arms...damn wildlife, why can't it just do as I ask??

@lollbell 4 месяца назад

Really great video Si i think you are in your element good to see the progress the raptor station look great you must be at it 24-7 what with work keep going mate and congratulations on completing the Liverpool marathon cheers Laurence.

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Cheers Laurence, we had a Kite, Raven and Buzzard down the other day so a promising start. These things take time but excited for the future. Ive ordered some new knees on Amazon!!👍🏼🤣🦵🏼

@cliftonwhittaker260 4 месяца назад

You don't have to thank me for watching, Simon. I wouldn't miss it for anything. I really appreciate you showing us around the place and sharing your plans and photographs. Getting your new place in order is a lot of work but you will really reap rewards from it. One thing I would think about is planting some trees or something along the fence line where you can see some of the neighbors houses in the background. We have a fencerow like that that I let grow up and also planted some trees. From the time the leaves put out in the spring until December you can't tell we have any neighbors back there. I do a lot of birds along that edge.

@paulbaldwin2290 4 месяца назад

Excellent stuff really well edited Simon 👌grafting as usual 😉keep theese videos coming great woodpecker footage 👏👏lucky gloves 😂!

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Cheers Paul, those lucky gloves are falling to bits. Need to get the sewing kit out and patch em up🤣. Thanks for watching 👀👍🏼

@marksymonds8477 4 месяца назад

Lovely video and pictures Simon, nice to see it’s coming together for you.

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thanks Mark, appreciate you taking the time to watch mate👍🏼

@dcurleyifa 4 месяца назад

Simon, you are living our dream, I wish I was 30 years younger. I am very pleased to hear you are planning to make space for the odd Campervan, I would love to visit and give you a hand and collect my beanbag/knee pad 👍🏻👏👏👏

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Nice one Dave, I'll update you with progress on the camp spot. I appreciate the offer. All the best, Si 👍🏼

@colinhatton2826 4 месяца назад

Great video as always. We have been doing you mean you have been doing 👍

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Cheers Colin 😀

@Philsphotos988 4 месяца назад

Great video Simon and you have been busy. Hopefully you'll get some occupants for your nest boxes, I knocked a few up last month and they are all now getting visitors so fingers crossed. lovely images of the woodpeckers too. Look forward to the next update.

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thanks Phil, its great when you see the birds making the most of your efforts. Feels like youre doing a bit of good for nature which is so important these days. Thanks for watching the channel 👍🏼👊🏼

@sue.Hoo123 4 месяца назад

Great to see how much you’ve done already, you’re a hard worker. Lovely to see the Dogs too, they look very happy. Great log splitting technique, must be quite satisfying I think?

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thanks Sue, a good days graft is so rewarding especially when you can see the fruits of your labour!! The dogs are in their element here. Love a days log splitting, puts you straight to sleep at night!!!😀😴

@jspbjmflyn1921 4 месяца назад

Really enjoyed the content Simon enjoyed every minute of it.

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thankyou for taking the time to watch👀👍🏼

@johnfielding272 4 месяца назад

Hi Si, great gsw setup - now fingers crossed for the buzzards and kites!

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Cheers John, the Buzzards are testing me but you know all about that dont you!!!!🤣🤣👀 Good things come to those who wait.......

@tomrounding4239 4 месяца назад

Great video, loved the images at the end with great soundtrack :-) I wish it was a longer video, looking forward to the next update. I like the format of homestead updates, plans and photography for a target species :-) hoofing work

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Cheers Tom, glad you like it. The format seems to be popular👊🏼👀🎥

@anon5863 4 месяца назад

This is going to be great your own spot is perfect like a uk morten hilmer

@simoneardley 2 месяца назад

Cheers pal, I'll take that!!🤣👍🏼

@JohnFormstone 4 месяца назад

The place is looking great mate. It will be bursting into life in the next few weeks if we get some decent weather. You will also have the summer migrants back soon to add to the photo opportunities. Keep up the good work. Catch up soon. 👍

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thanks John, yeh its amazing how the place bursts to life in the Spring. Cant wait to see whats going to arrive in the Spring/Summer. Thanks for watching mate 👀👍🏼

@user-vn8hm2le3y 4 месяца назад

Another great video Simon. Seems like hard graft! Keep up the good work. George.

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Nice one George, cheers for the support !!👍🏼😃

@findus605 4 месяца назад

Excellent vlog Simon, very interesting, good set up 👆 👆

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 👍🏼

@steveoldham4462 4 месяца назад

This is a great mix of photography and seeing your dreams become a reality.

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Cheers Steve , glad you like it mate😃👌🏼

@michaelingledew 4 месяца назад

Simon, just power watched your first three homestead videos. Living the dream my man. My aim is to buy a woodland and do something very similar. Looking forward to more videos and lessons - Mike

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thanks Michael, its fantastic having a bit of land to work. Good luck with your search 👀👊🏼

@markfuller4506 4 месяца назад

Wow what a lot of jobs on the go! Don’t burn out, take time to photograph and chill. Just downloaded the Merlin app. Can’t wait to try that in the woods tomorrow. Go well 👍

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thanks Mark, i know what you mean mate. Its hard to stop once you get cracking!!🤣📷👍🏼

@gregwilsonnaturephotography 4 месяца назад

Hey Simon, i think only wildlife photographers like us with using hides are the only ones that will plant dead tree's. Lol. Another great video and fantastic photos! Greg

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Cheers Greg, it does seem a bit bonkers mate doesn't it!!🤣🤣 Thanks for watching👀👀👊🏼

@satcat 4 месяца назад

Love following your Journey Simon..You,ll make a go of it i,m sure and make a success out of it.. regards Den

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thanks for following the channel Den 👊🏼

@pathogan4854 4 месяца назад

Such a beautiful sight your own little bit of paradise !! cheers for the update keep on keeping on ! Maybe Husqvarna have a log splitter lying around the could give you a lone of to test it out 😉

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Haha, yeh that'd be grand though I dont mind a day swinging the axe. Keeps me fit Pat 👍🏼💪🏽

@borderterrierblake 4 месяца назад

You'll have to stick on an end card and add a subscribe button Simon!! Really enjoying the progress!! Brilliant pics!!

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thanks for the headsup, sorted now I think 👍🏼

@helendavies2742 4 месяца назад

Great video again Simon- very inspiring! Off to find a silver birch trunk!

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thanks Helen, try a shorter one!!That weighed a ton 🤣🤣

@paulpugh6178 4 месяца назад

Certainly keeping you fit mate 😆👌 lovely to watch the progress 👍

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Aye, youre not wrong Paul. No need for gym membership around here!!🤣💪🏽💪🏽

@paulpugh6178 4 месяца назад

@@simoneardley if you could actually find a gym 😉 looks brilliant 👌

@firstlast2034 2 месяца назад

Crows take over where I live!

@MrJeyjey2707 4 месяца назад

Nice work Si! I will certainly be getting that Merlin App... Before long you will have woodies all over that set up...👍

@kvppvk 4 месяца назад

‘Homestead’ - on Ilkley Moor - (Bar T’at … not) 😂😂😂

@ianboyle3715 4 месяца назад

Hi Simon. Thank you for bringing us along on your wildlife journey, your new home looks amazing. With regards to putting the suet into the trunk, have you come across Peckish suet nuggets? They are about 25mm diameter and cylindrical so they slide into a 26mm hole very nicely and all the birds enjoy them. Really enjoying what you are doing and already looking forward to the next instalment. Cheers.

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thanks Ian, I'll take a look at them. Sounds easier than what I've been doing. Cheers for following the series. 👍🏼

@patdan7992 4 месяца назад

😉👍

@user-db5gu1ou8g 4 месяца назад

great video and great shots

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thankyou 👍🏼

@mikek601 4 месяца назад

Loving the updates great job. Lovely place you have, looks like you have a a new full time job i don't know how you go to work as well 😅

@simoneardley 3 месяца назад

Yeh, it feel likes a full time job Mike. I dont need much rocking at night !!🤣🤣😴

@PaulsWest 4 месяца назад

Simon for the pied flycatchers the preferred type of nest box are like the ones you've just put up but with a 28mm max hole. Not open fronted .

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Cheers for the info Paul 👍🏼

@abelfernandez5648 4 месяца назад

Fantástico vídeo Simon, si me permites un par de consejos para con los carpinteros, por el norte de España concretamente en Asturias hacemos unos pequeños agujeros y colocamos unas avellanas enteras, así se entretienen en romper el cascarón y los picos no salen tan manchados de la grasa. También puedes probar hacer unos agujeros más en vertical y meter en ellos unos gusanos, tapas el orificio con un poco de grasa y en cuanto los vean a por ellos van. Un lugar hermoso para trabajar sin ser molestado, enhorabuena y a seguir disfrutando.

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Gracias por ver la película y espero que estés disfrutando de la serie. Algunos buenos consejos sobre las diferentes formas en que podemos conseguir que las aves silvestres se alimenten. Quizás les dé una oportunidad. La ubicación es hermosa y se siente privilegiado de poder llamarlo hogar. Gracias de nuevo por mirar. Todo lo mejor, Simón.

@geordiegraham6117 4 месяца назад

You must be in your element Simon you have an amazing place. Can't wait for the next installment. Take care mate Graham

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thanks Graham, its a lovely location 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@Rob.1340 4 месяца назад

Cheers Simon, lots of progress, plenty of hard graft. Good saws them husky’s . Had to put mine in a plastic chainsaw box, mice chewed through primer bulb twice, little sods. Special place you got there. You can already see how your hard graft is paying off. Looking forward to the next one. All the very best. 👍📷😎

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thanks Rob, ive got a few saws. Much prefer the Husky to my Stihl. Yes I too have an ongoing battle with the mice in the barn. They can cause untold damage. Thanks for watching pal😀

@michaelphibes8386 4 месяца назад

Another CRACKING video, Thoroughly enjoyable to watch with a cuppa and see the amazing progress your making with the place. Great shots of the GSW. Thanks for putting in the time and effort Simon.

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Always a pleasure Michael, thanks for following the channel 👍🏼

@nigelfairclough4598 4 месяца назад

What a fantastic variety of birds you've got out there Simon.

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thanks Nigel, it'll be interesting to see what comes in during the Summer 👀👍🏼

@chrisdewhurst8418 4 месяца назад

Great video Simon, your hard work is really paying off!

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thanks for watching Chris 👍🏼

@maryjenkins8948 4 месяца назад

WONDERFUL WOODY WOODPECKER !. Another great video and just love all your ideas of your bird perches . Thanks Simon

@simoneardley 3 месяца назад

Thanks Mary 😃

@cloudpandarism2627 4 месяца назад

i want to file an official complaint here. 15:30min. how often we carry heavy logs, sticks, branches, wooden fences, bird feeder, buckets of fish and other stuff to lure wildlife. preparing places for hours or days. really putting our back into it. and what did we often get? nothing. those birds need to get their shiat together and better start posing or the next thing i will put up is the BBQ! 🤣

@andrewhopkins7334 4 месяца назад

Just wonderful, a great mix of photograpghy and building the homestead of your dreams. More please!!

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thanks Andrew, glad youre enjoying it 👍🏼

@1969stevechase 4 месяца назад

i love watching your videos.id love you to do a detailed vid of how you started to where you are now.i understand you are an artist and photographer..which came first???also in some of your vids you mentioned being busy working..what job was you doing??you used to use the same combo as me(im rubbish with it)please do a short life story vid of when you started through to now...all the best at your new property and im really looking forward to many more vids.all the best simon.

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thanks Steve, artist first and then came the photography. I'm currently still a wholetime firefighter, retiring later this year after 26 years in the job. Thanks for watching mate.👍🏼👀

@antonoat 4 месяца назад

What a fantastic channel to have discovered! You've found a little piece of heaven, thanks for sharing it with us!

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thanks for the great comments and for following the channel 👍🏼

@MikeBaines-ez9qz 3 месяца назад

Hi Simon, great to see all the progress being made, and an endless supply of wood , will keep in touch mate

@simoneardley 3 месяца назад

Thanks Mike 👊🏼🌳

@Eigil_Skovgaard 4 месяца назад

I have been following the last episodes in silence. Just to let you know that watching your progression is interesting and confirming.

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thanks for watching Eigil👍🏼👀

@Gazzab6 3 месяца назад

A brilliant video on your homestead progress and your knowledge of bird behaviour will help you create the ultimate setups. Re the Woodpeckers, my mate sometimes uses peanut butter in his tree prop and the Woodpeckers absolutely love it. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, your new home looks absolutely amazing and the views are fantastic. I can’t wait to see all your hard work come to fruition, all the best Simon.

@simoneardley 3 месяца назад

Cheers Gazza 👍🏼

@glennhunt3595 4 месяца назад

Did I hear you say Tree Sparrow heard on the Merlin app. Simon, ? If so one species that really needs our help with winter feeding and nesting opportunities - sadly one bird that has disappeared completely from my part of the Midlands. Love the vid. Cheers.

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Yep, thats what the Merlin app picked up Glenn. I'm going to be getting some boxes knocked up this week for them. 👍🏼🌳

@steveford6900 4 месяца назад

It's really great to see how your plans for your wildlife homestead are coming to fruition. You have a fantastic canvas to work from and I am looking forward as you share your progress. Thanks again.

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thank you very much Steve and thanks for coming along on the journey👊🏼👍🏼

@russellnewsham 4 месяца назад

Thank you

@JohnTomasella 4 месяца назад

I love the Merlin app. If you take a picture of a bird you can identify it right from the screen of your camera

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Not tried that part of the app John, i'll give it a go 👍🏼

@JohnTomasella 4 месяца назад

@@simoneardley It works well. I took a picture of a bird I wasn't sure about and snapped a picture from the back of my z9 and it identified it right away.

@digger360 4 месяца назад

That's some hard graft you have put in ...the wildlife Gods will reward you ...stunning video

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Cheers Gigger, ATB Si 👍🏼

@debbiewitt7028 4 месяца назад

What a beautiful Woodpecker, great photos and a great video Simon. Thanks for the tour!

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Glad you enjoyed it Debbie 👍🏼

@darrenwaite806 4 месяца назад

It’s nice to see you have found your heaven on earth, looks like you have big plans for this new home.. look forward to the next video as always.. keep up the great work

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thanks for supporting the channel Darren 👊🏼

@karenblow3291 4 месяца назад

Hi Simon , are you going to make a few bean bags between jobs ? I’d love a woodcock 😅🙏🏻 loving your videos and love the new homestead 👌🌱🎋🌾

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thanks Karen, I'm hoping to get cracking soon with the Etsy shop 👍🏼

@karenblow3291 4 месяца назад

@@simoneardley oh brilliant thank you 😊

@MartinJSmithPhotographyUK 4 месяца назад

Simon, thanks for sharing, glad you had a sit down at the end because I was feeling quite tired after all the work you were doing.

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Haha, thanks Martin. Its graft mate but very enjoyable work. Thanks for supporting the channel.

@peacockmick2 4 месяца назад

Fantastic footage Simon well done Thanks for sharing

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Many thanks Mick

@mickcarr5031 4 месяца назад

great pics, thanks Simon. Living the dream. atb.

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Glad you enjoyed it Mick and thanks for supporting the channel 👊🏼

@CamillaI 4 месяца назад

Love the Greater Spotted Woodpecker on Silver birch Awesome, worth the effort 👍

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Yeh pleased with the results, thanks for watching 👍🏼👀

@neilyeomans9805 4 месяца назад

Brilliant as always, wildlife haven is all coming together for you.

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thanks Neil 👍🏼

@andywhiteside16 4 месяца назад

belting shots there Simon along with another cracking video

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Cheers Andy 👍🏼

@ernrstroydavis5175 4 месяца назад

Great Simon. Can’t wait for the next one. Doing a good job.its a lot of hard work getting into shape. But it’s coming along nicely. Cheers Roy. Scotland.

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thanks Roy, its very rewarding seeing it all come together. Thanks for following the journey👍🏼

@royparkes6182 4 месяца назад

What a great homestead update, the enthusiasm for your new lifestyle is ooooozing out of every word & takes us along the journeywith you, just love how you put these videos across, great content.👌 What an awesome location you’ve found, its gonna be amazing. Certainly are putting in some real graft, i was panting with you carrying that Birch, infact i gave by the house!!! 😭Cant wait for the next episode. Thank Simon 🤛

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Cheers Roy, glad youre enjoying the series. I'm enjoying making the films!!👍🏼👊🏼

@christhorpe1966 4 месяца назад

Looks like you have been very busy Simon ! Fantastic work and great wildlife ideas ... its coming along very nicely indeed.

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Cheers Chris, it'll take a bit of time mate but a promising start 👀👍🏼

@patrickmccullough8578 4 месяца назад

Class again can't wait to the next one😂

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thanks Patrick 👍🏼

@steve_colwill 4 месяца назад

Brilliant stuff yet again, Simon! This vid popped into my notifications this evening and I jumped on it. You are obviously doing all the right things for the birds and it shows with “GSW Central” there. Your camera work, editing and music are all superb. Great to meet you both at Birmingham. All the best and can’t wait for the next episode 👍🏻

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thanks Steve, yeh great to meet you too and have a chat. Always nice to bump into folk and have a chat in person. Cheers for supporting the channel mate👍🏼👊🏼

@RichardCookphotography 4 месяца назад

Wonderful video Simon. Very enjoyable. Just amazing scenery and your planning to make sure you get the shot is pretty admirable. I'm way to lazy for all that!! Great job😀

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thanks Richard, I love the process of planning, set up and execution. I know its graft but worth it in the end!!👍🏼📷Thanks for following along

@stsorsby 4 месяца назад

Wonderful video series 👏, great images 📸

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thankyou very much 👍🏼

@Terrytheartist 4 месяца назад

I tell yer what Simon I felt knackered after watching this! lol! you’ve certainly got a lot of work and planning done, with so many different species there the future photography wise is phenomenal mate which means some great videos to come, keep doing what your doing it’s top viewing 👍🦅📷 Terry

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Not half as knackered as me Terry!!🤣 Its graft but highly enjoyable. Thanks for coming along with me, all the best. Si

@keithwilson7358 4 месяца назад

Simon another great video!! I'm a bit envious to say the least looking forward to the next one keep them coming mate

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thanks Keith, i know mate. I feel very lucky 👍🏼👌🏼📷

@richhutch908 4 месяца назад

Great shots of the woodpecker. I feed the crows, Mocking Birds, , and Cardinals. Roasted, unsalted Peanuts in the shells. Richard Hutchings, Florida.

@simoneardley 3 месяца назад

Nice one Richard, i suppose it makes them work for it a bit more if theyre still in the shells 👍🏼

@JohnCooper-jl5nt 4 месяца назад

What you do Simon is amazing your an inspiration to me, I envy your energy and drive, it’s pure hardworking dedication. Don’t forget to enjoy the hard work. I really don’t know how you fit everything in. Your videos are now at an even higher level and I love seeing your homestead projects. Have you thought about putting caps on Etsy if Henry Cole and Drew Pritchard can do it so can Simon Eardley 😀😀😀

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Youre right John, you do need to take time to chill. I have to keep reminding myself of that!! A new revenue stream in Caps🤔 I'll give it some thought😀

@robcarter42 4 месяца назад

Always beautiful shots thank you so much for sharing them. ATB Rob

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thankyou Rob and cheers for watching 😃

@stephencooper8565 4 месяца назад

Super video Simon , lots of hard work but already starting to pay off. Living the dream , look forward to next instalment. Thanks

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Glad you enjoyed it Stephen 👍🏼

@neilcole3406 4 месяца назад

Yup really look at home there mate!

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Feels like I've been here for years Neil 👍🏼

@tomking3800 4 месяца назад

Your project is coming on apace Simon congratulations and well done 👍🏆😄

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thanks Tom, wish the days were a bit longer!! 😀

@raytaylor3090 4 месяца назад

Great shots Simon, I like the video clip when it was on the bottom log down low, a different shot and not the typical pose we usually see. You are not going to get much rest there are you, but as long as you enjoy it that all that matters. Keep the videos coming, there great.

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thanks Ray, like I said it pays to mix it up a bit. I love the place already and thanks for supporting the channel 👊🏼

@alexanderblades8078 4 месяца назад

Another cracking vlog Simon. Personally think you have got a great theme going with the mix of wildlife homestead project with photography tips and footage. Think there are a lot of us out in viewing land that are super envious of your set up. Love the can do approach and smiled at the large silver birch moving..... I can relate to that. All the best from the bird and wildlife on the Isle of Wight.

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Nice one Alexander, you need to keep the content fresh and hopefully the homestead series is doing that. Thanks for supporting the channel mate 👍🏼

@chriswynne505 4 месяца назад

Another great video Simon, looks like a lot of hard work, but you seem to be enjoying yourself too

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Cheers Chris, cant get enough of it. So rewarding mate 👊🏼

@littlemike50 4 месяца назад

Progressing nicely Simon. And some nice images of the GSW. All the best Mike E...

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thanks Mike, getting there pal 👊🏼📷

@paulburland2260 4 месяца назад

Great again Simon,best videos on RU-vid,keep at it you inspire me,🙂

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thanks very much Paul, kind words mate!!👊🏼👍🏼

@RichardBirchett 4 месяца назад

Superb Si, brilliant project and lots of hard work! But isn't it the best type of work... Hard graft, topped off with some great images of the GSW. Keep it up mate, looking forward to watching more from Canada. Can't wait to visit when I'm home. Cheers Rich 😀👊

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thanks Rich. There's not enough hours in the day!! Ive got that many projects on, I keep bouncing from one to the other!! Need to stay focused🤣 Looking forward to you visiting sometime mate. ATB, Si 👍🏼👊🏼

@leemanton3169 4 месяца назад

Another great vlog Simon, you truly are a busy and inspiring man. Keep up the great work for all the fantastic wildlife. Some great shots of the gsw, and I hope you manage to get some shots of the red kites as they are magnificent raptors. All the best, and I can't wait for the next vlog. Cheers Lee

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thanks Lee, had the first of the Buzzards pay a visit yesterday, not where I was expecting but its a start. Hoping to bring some footage soon !!👀📷

@leemanton3169 4 месяца назад

@@simoneardley fantastic news that is Simon, I look forward to the vlog.

@KWTImages 4 месяца назад

your getting there mate, Rome was not built in day, but your trying....LOL

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Cheers Keith, roll on the longer days and I came get Rome finished!!🤣🤣

@RickTOutdoorAdventure1969 4 месяца назад

Fantastic stuff Simon. It's looking absolutely brilliant n the footage of the woodpecker was ace. Beautiful birds. Yer a lucky man but ya make yer own luck, so we'll done Si. Living the dream 🙂👍 Atb Rick n Billydog

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Cheers Rick, it'll be nice to try and find some nesting in the local woodland and get them feeding the chicks. Theres quite a few around here. Look forward to seeing you down here, great now the days are getting longer. Catch ya soon, Si 👊🏼

@stuartphotography1968 4 месяца назад

💪 👍

@rlrphotography-uk 4 месяца назад

Brilliant PT3,2,&1 .if only i had a wild patch in my garden. Best wishes looking forward to PT4 and the future.

@raymondrigby1749 4 месяца назад

Lovely photos si catch you soon ray

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thanks Ray 👊🏼

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Cheers for watching, ATB. Si 👊🏼

@peterbournephoto 4 месяца назад

Great video Simon - really enjoyable. Keep up the good work. Do you do much post processing to your bird pictures?

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thanks for that. I dont do much to be honest, very basic. Maybe alter contrast and brightness, a bit of vibrance. Occasionally run them through Topaz if needed.

@nickswildlifefootage9392 4 месяца назад

Looks like your doing some fantastic work there for the bird life keep up the good work 👍

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Cheers Nick, I think they,re enjoying themselves by the amount of feed they,re going through!!🤣🤣👍🏼

@nickswildlifefootage9392 4 месяца назад

@@simoneardley it coast a fortune doesn't the starlings normal take most of the food that I put out in my garden 😊

@richardmoult9781 4 месяца назад

Lovely video Simon , great set up you will never need to leave home again ! May I ask what video settings do you use on the Z9 please? Best wishes Rich.

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thanks Richard, always on AF-F and a variety of focus areas depending on the subject size and speed.

@nigelroberson8911 4 месяца назад

Looking good Simon. Those new trees may need protection from deer. They love new growth and juicy shoots. Good to chat at Birmingham.

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thanks Nigel, yeh great to bump into you. The trees should be fine mate as there are literally no deer or rabbits near the property. The habitat looks absolutely magical for Roe Deer but there are literally none about. Where we moved from in Lancashire it was teeming with them!!🦌

@nigelroberson8911 4 месяца назад

@@simoneardley No deer ! You will still be going off site in the future. You cant survive without a Roe or Fallow shoot.

@JohnTomasella 4 месяца назад

Looks like it's coming along nicely. Maybe you should get a small farm tractor with a bucket.

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thanks John, its on my list of machinery required. If you could have a chat with the Mrs that would be great!!🤣🤣

@garywebster8355 4 месяца назад

Hi there's a man in his element. I'm Not jealous of course mmmm🙄

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Like a pig in sh*t Gary!!🤣

@peterrudolf6780 4 месяца назад

Great video again Simon, I finding these updates really interesting so thanks for sharing your story 👍🏻 The images you got are fantastic. Just wondering why you chose to use a 15 ft trunk as a perch? You mentioned you didn’t want to be shooting up into the sky. I used a small perch of about 4 ft, so it was about eye level when sat in a chair. I drilled 12mm holes and rammed peanuts into them, it worked well for both the Greater Spotted Woodpeckers and Nuthatches. Also brought in the Blue, great and coal tits. I do like the idea of the 32mm holes though, I’ll have to give that a go when I find some time!😐

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thanks Peter, its a fair comment. I just plonked it in the hole and left it. The holes were only drilled low down so theres more chance of them being on that part of the perch. I may shorten it if need be. 👍🏼

@peterrudolf6780 4 месяца назад

@@simoneardley ah ok, I get it now if the holes are low down. I guess carrying that 15 ft trunk saved you having to find time to go to the gym 😂

@thomasreed49 4 месяца назад

Thanks Simon that was fantastic enjoy it so much. Willow Tit Marsh tit. The most reliable way to tell the difference is the Marsh tit has a white spot at the base of the Bill I think they say that is 90% reliable. Hope I’m not sounding like a no all nerd. Nothing could be further from the truth. I do have one complaint you turned your back on Olympus. I have invested heavily in this system realise the quality you strive for is not there with Olympus but it will do me. 👍

@simoneardley 4 месяца назад

Thanks Thomas, all help with bird ID is appreciated. I think you have to try different systems to see what suits you, the OM system has many advantages but I was drawn back to Full frame Nikon for the DOF advantages and superb lens choice. Glad your enjoying the OM gear 👍🏼