Thank you so much. I am from Ukraine. Your work helps to understand the surrounding nature better , to recognise so many things I see here, in Greater Manchester. Everything is new for me here and at the same time so close to my native land. Well done. From Ukraine with love.
This is such an enjoyable video to watch. Your dialogue is so natural and calming. I’ve given up on tv and these are the type of films I’m comfortable watching. Thank you for all the effort you put into you work. Aussie follower.
It makes all the difference having hundred percent of it with the animals rather than the television and some TH-cam channels with only 10% animals 90% an overenthusiastic presenter being rammed down your throat does get tiresome.
Stephen de Vera is one of those wonderful surprises which occasionally turn up on TH-cam. Considering that he has made these professional quality videos without any assistance from a huge supporting camera, sound expert and a myriad of technical assistance which accompany countryside and wildlife videos seen on mainstream media, he must have had a lot of patience and put in a lot of. Hard work of his own, to make such fascinating and fascinating and detailed documentaries. I look forward to more of them.
It was a lot of work for sure and for little financial gain but the reward is in the satisfaction of doing something I feel needs reiterating: if mankind is ever going to end it's war on the environment the solution starts at home and not in watching glossy big budget documentaries filmed in faraway locations. Thank you for your feedback.
@@WildlifeInCloseUpI totally agree with what you've said, and with the compliments on your beautiful work. I'm from Pennsylvania, US, and love to photograph local flora and fauna, which rarely get their own documentaries. I truly appreciate videos like this from a professional who also understands the beauty and importance of their hometown wildlife. Your focus on the quieter parts of the animals' lives is a refreshing change as well! Thank you!
Magical, you're gifted to get these shots! I live off grid in Brittany and am constantly out and about and can count on one hand some exceptional encounters. I've been sitting in a hedge with a fox half a metre next to me grubbing his ears moved when I swallowed, it was late evening but not yet dusk. I returned the next evening with a friend to enable me to endorse this encounter, the fox returned along the hedgerow and slowly passed in front of us within a metre. Like the first night we were just sitting in the hedge no growth in front of us. I'm also lucky enough to have a kingfisher nest in the bank on the stream 30m from my dwelling and for three years now I've watched them coming and going. They have been here for a couple of weeks now so hopefully the fourth year for me to catch daily sightings of them. I also believe they have accepted my presence. Ideal for filming!!!
Stunning! Thank you! I have sometimes thought about the relative merits of wildlife here and in other countries. I spent the early 25 years of my life in the Peak District and was fortunate to have many acres of land to explore. The variety of incredible wildlife there - and further afield in the hidden valleys and dales that tourists don't find - was exceptional. The silent flight of the barn owl at dusk for me matches any gaudy parrot screeching in a jungle; the joy of spying on the fox about his prowl beats any lion on the savannah. And the sight of two hares boxing is for me equal to any kangaroos doing the same! I would venture to suggest that your film proves these points admirably! I wish I had been able to film some of the amazing things I saw in those days...
Heartwarming for me to hear when people really 'get' what I am trying to do and you put it so beautifully, thank you. 2 more similar films are on the way so please subscribe, if you haven't already, to get notified.
This is awesome. I told my sister in-law who teaches fifth grade about it. After seeing it she hopes to be able to show it to her school. What a wonderful piece of luck! I thought back to when I was 8 and just moved to a suburban neighborhood full of similar such wonders, and then later on when I owned a bit of land filled with diverse animals, as it had been vacant about 15 yrs before I got it at auction.
Glad it was helpful. I will be uploading a version without the voiceover (plus more, similar films) that might be of particular use to teachers maybe. Always love it when children watch!
Hi Stephen, once again I'm blessed to be in the beautiful woodlands, witnessing the amazing abundance of wildlife going about their lives. It's such an immense privilege,and I'm deeply grateful for your skills and diligence. It's the home of my forebears. Some of your wildlife was introduced to New Zealand. I particularly enjoy the Blackbird and Thrush for their supreme songs. Thank you so much for the Joy you bring. Anne Coplestone. N.Z.
Wow, what an amazing video and narration, absolutely loved every second of this, especially when the male muntjac spotted you and reacted how he did,also the gossamer and feathers nest would be my dream bed. Liked and shared.
Thank you for this lovely reminder of the natural richness still available (just) in our British countryside. Over my 70+ years Ive been lucky enough to have seen all of the species you featured, other than the muntjac. But how much more scarce many of them have become! I was reminded of this hearing the yellowhammer in the soundtrack - I have never seen one in the six years I have lived and explored in Cornwall. Your sensitivity to the wild creatures and acute observations make this very special - as though one were almost having these intimate experiences oneself. So often such encounters are happenstance, but all the more precious for that.
I don't see yellowhammers nearly as much now, compared to when I made this film but they do still pop up in a few places - the last one I saw in the Hebrides. There was a short BBC nature series years ago called "Being There" which was at the back of mind while making this. Thanks for commenting.
I just love your films of al the birds and animals just around the countryside, and I especialy love your comments and the true sounds of nature without any horrible backgroundmusic. Thank You so much.
Thanks for this came up recommended im so glad i watched . I couldn't stop watching it tbh. the shots of the wildlife were wonderful and the commentary was perfect no load music ruining the bird songs and nice switch of topics very interesting .
Hi Stephen, the full length video has been simply adorable to watch. How you got such wonderful shots is amazing. The barn owl hunting was fantastic. I’m not too keen on snakes but the filming was superb. Wildlife is simply wonderful. Thank you so much 😊
I have been so enjoying these incredible videos! Just discovered them yesterday after being stuck inside with constant downpours, wanting desperately to be outside like you! Overwhelmed by the barn owl babies you were able to get so close to! Congratulations! What a feat! Ty for your talent time and effort. This New England native presently of NH is very grateful and more than refreshed! I grew up on 15 acres of land in Massachusetts and miss it daily! Blessings on your continued success with these marvelous movies for the public.. Namaste! 🦊🌿🐇🌱🐸🌾🐐🍃🪺🦆✨
The barn owls were fun to work with. The attic where they were nesting was very hot - an old house with no insulation - but it was so worth it, especially to get such nice comments and feedback as yours!
@@WildlifeInCloseUp So excited to hear back from you..😌 Ty for taking the time.. I cannot imagine how hot that attic must have been.. Have experienced overheated attics myself.. But never filming baby owls..snicker🤭 I always look for anything you've put out and look forward to.even more in the future..🤞 Have a lovely evening..🦉✨🌌💫
Stumbled over this by happy accident, a gorgeous piece! I was born and raised in Australia but my heritage is English, I'm hoping to settle there soon. Thank you so much for sharing this peaceful film of my very favourite place. ❤
I've just discovered you and subscribed. This was a wonderful hour of relaxing with you in nature. I understand it is alot of work and you aren't just sitting back and letting the cameras do all the work. Big thanks to you and your team and helping neighbors for this video from Costa Rica.
So nice to hear from so far away. I visited Costa Rica once many years ago filming for the BBC series 'The Life of Birds' - beautiful rainforest there.
Stunning nature video Stephen. You could have made 20 vids out of that 😄 I heard a Blackcap this morning, funnily enough! I didn't recognise the song and the Merlin app told me that it was a Blackcap. Tx for sharing. New friend in The New Forest. 😄 Best wishes, Rob
I was so sad when I saw this off of amazon, Ive watched your films on there over and over, they are so relaxing and always help me sleep and relive anxiety. So happy to see it on here for free. Thank you for all your amazing films
Hi I just found your wildlife on u tube thanks so much they are beautiful and no loud music either just birds bees wildlife absolutely right up my street thanks so much
That was one of the most, if not The most enjoyable nature films I have ever seen. The filming was beautiful, and there’s a special fondness for our own countryside and our own animals. The narration from the point of view of the photographer was so interesting and the whole thing was totally charming and a beautiful quiet joy to watch. Thank you so very much.
Hey Steven, thanks for this, British countryside is the best in the world with its four seasons. I've been in Australia for 15 years now and it's the one thing I miss the most. The shot of the grass snake was excellent, I've never seen one before, only adders and slow worms, surprised how quickly it moved. The muntjacs I would always see driving through Thetford Forest, originally from India or China I think, and as for the Red Kites, after they were reintroduced into the Oxford area, I could count up to a dozen in the air whilst driving up the M40, beautiful birds, imagine them landing in your garden on the bird feeder lol. Keep up the good work, cheers(with envy)🍻
Fantastic piece of film it was so relaxing to watch I've just started birdwatching and I am a gardener at a hall in Norfolk and the wooded area is a gem of wildlife mud jack buzzards grey wagtail it's so soothing You camera work is unbelievable must have taken a long time we must hold to our greenery as its something to wonder Thanku
Excellent videography and storyline. I really enjoyed watching this. Thank you, it should definitely have more views. As an amateur video enthusiast, it always puzzles me how the pros managed to get so smooth footage tracking the flying birds and other fast moving animals. Seems like the fast-flying bird just stays in the middle of the screen as if the camera was locked to it. Very impressive. I assume professional gear helps a bit, but a mid-range fluid head doesn't seem to do the trick for me at all, so a massive amount of hours on the field might help with learning. :) Do you share your filming tips or gear recommendations anywhere online, or do you recommend a source?
I don't share any tips anywhere yet, sorry. The main trick with birds flying is practice, practice, practice. Once you get to be able to keep it in the frame steadily that sort of goes into the back of your brain so you can then concentrate fiercely on keeping focus for just long enough to make a reasonable length take, once that is done the 3rd hurdle is to let it leave the frame before you lose the focus (or the framing). It helps too to know about the bird so you can guess what it might be about to do. A natural change in direction is a nicer way to end the shot than to simply stop following it (the latter being much easier). You need to slow the footage down too, x2 is the bare minimum and is the rate I used in all of this film for the flying shots. That particular camera could not slow things down any more than that. In Wildlife TV shows we slow it down much more but personally I think it is over-done and loses its realism too much. On the equipment side you need a very smooth fluid head (Sachtler has been my choice for decades but Ronford and Oconnor are other industry favourites), the camera attached to it on a sliding balance plate and set as low down as possible. Then a very light grasp of the pan handle and the lens, be relaxed. A sighting device is good - I use a simple scrap of stiff electrical wire attached to the lens hood with an office spring clip, which my left eye uses to find the subject quickly while the right eye is looking through the camera viewfinder. I wouldn't manage it without a good separate viewfinder mounted beside and near the front of the camera. Also don't be too close to the subject otherwise you will have to move your body much further around the tripod, tripping over the legs etc! That means long telephoto lenses and small camera sensor (or heavily cropped large sensor) to get decent close ups. Oh, the list goes on. This film was shot in standard definition before HD camcorders became affordable but the subsequent two films I made out of my own pocket were both with a Sony EX3 and Sigma 150-600 Sport zoom. Birds flying were shot at 720/60p and scaled up and slowed down to 1080/25p. The exception was a barn owl hunting in the Meadows film that was shot at 100-150fps with a Sony A6300 and an Alphatron HDMI viewfinder but I wouldn't recommend it due to the large sensor.
Thank you very much for this beautiful film. All the animals here are so adorable, I "discovered" your film thanks to your short vid of long tailed tits, one of my favourite birds
Hi Stephen, amazing work, thank you. I'm producing a video on George Orwell which touches on his talents as a naturalist. Would you mind if I included several snippets of your footage? I will happily credit and link your video in the description. Thanks for letting me know
Yes, no problem if can link, thank you. I'm a big fan of Orwell and will watch. This film was not shot in HD so you might find slightly better quality images elsewhere on my channel (the RIver and Meadow documentaries are both HD originated).
@@WildlifeInCloseUp Thank you so much! I used a little bit from this video and the meadow documentary. Love your work. The Orwell vid should be out very soon, take care
Absolutely wonderful….I’ve not seen a documentary this good in years….I used to live amongst it all in the chilterns and Bristol and Devon….Manchester lacks much I’m afraid though there’s still plenty to look out for….the geographical difference in wildlife is very apparent. Please does anyone know where this film is situated?
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No music, just natural sounds, that's the best decision. So many interesting details. This is so good, thank you very much for sharing.
Thank you so much. I am from Ukraine. Your work helps to understand the surrounding nature better , to recognise so many things I see here, in Greater Manchester. Everything is new for me here and at the same time so close to my native land. Well done. From Ukraine with love.
This was an absolute gem to watch. Thank you so much for putting this out on TH-cam. I no longer watch TV but this rivals anything I could see there
Julie, look at bird bath
Ditto! Greetings from Aus
That's very good to hear. Thanks for commenting.
This is such an enjoyable video to watch. Your dialogue is so natural and calming. I’ve given up on tv and these are the type of films I’m comfortable watching. Thank you for all the effort you put into you work. Aussie follower.
Me too all I watch is nature documentaries anymore and this one was great ! 😊
It makes all the difference having hundred percent of it with the animals rather than the television and some TH-cam channels with only 10% animals 90% an overenthusiastic presenter being rammed down your throat does get tiresome.
This was such a treat to find, wonderful to see a nature documentary on British wildlife. Thankyou!! :)
Glad to hear you enjoyed it. You are very welcome.
😊طج)ططصجطج😊😊😊😢😢
Stephen de Vera is one of those wonderful surprises which occasionally turn up on TH-cam. Considering that he has made these professional quality videos without any assistance from a huge supporting camera, sound expert and a myriad of technical assistance which accompany countryside and wildlife videos seen on mainstream media, he must have had a lot of patience and put in a lot of. Hard work of his own, to make such fascinating and fascinating and detailed documentaries. I look forward to more of them.
It was a lot of work for sure and for little financial gain but the reward is in the satisfaction of doing something I feel needs reiterating: if mankind is ever going to end it's war on the environment the solution starts at home and not in watching glossy big budget documentaries filmed in faraway locations. Thank you for your feedback.
@@WildlifeInCloseUpI totally agree with what you've said, and with the compliments on your beautiful work. I'm from Pennsylvania, US, and love to photograph local flora and fauna, which rarely get their own documentaries. I truly appreciate videos like this from a professional who also understands the beauty and importance of their hometown wildlife. Your focus on the quieter parts of the animals' lives is a refreshing change as well! Thank you!
@@WildlifeInCloseUp agree 100% enjoyed this gem of a documentary! Please keep them coming ❤❤❤
Magical, you're gifted to get these shots! I live off grid in Brittany and am constantly out and about and can count on one hand some exceptional encounters. I've been sitting in a hedge with a fox half a metre next to me grubbing his ears moved when I swallowed, it was late evening but not yet dusk. I returned the next evening with a friend to enable me to endorse this encounter, the fox returned along the hedgerow and slowly passed in front of us within a metre. Like the first night we were just sitting in the hedge no growth in front of us. I'm also lucky enough to have a kingfisher nest in the bank on the stream 30m from my dwelling and for three years now I've watched them coming and going. They have been here for a couple of weeks now so hopefully the fourth year for me to catch daily sightings of them. I also believe they have accepted my presence.
Ideal for filming!!!
What a wonderful situation to live in. Nice to hear exciting close encounters like that.
It's great to see a photographer that still loves his job. Thank you!
Stunning! Thank you! I have sometimes thought about the relative merits of wildlife here and in other countries. I spent the early 25 years of my life in the Peak District and was fortunate to have many acres of land to explore. The variety of incredible wildlife there - and further afield in the hidden valleys and dales that tourists don't find - was exceptional. The silent flight of the barn owl at dusk for me matches any gaudy parrot screeching in a jungle; the joy of spying on the fox about his prowl beats any lion on the savannah. And the sight of two hares boxing is for me equal to any kangaroos doing the same! I would venture to suggest that your film proves these points admirably!
I wish I had been able to film some of the amazing things I saw in those days...
Heartwarming for me to hear when people really 'get' what I am trying to do and you put it so beautifully, thank you. 2 more similar films are on the way so please subscribe, if you haven't already, to get notified.
Excellent film, must take so much effort and patience, and skill... Thank you Mr. de Vere!.
This is awesome. I told my sister in-law who teaches fifth grade about it. After seeing it she hopes to be able to show it to her school. What a wonderful piece of luck! I thought back to when I was 8 and just moved to a suburban neighborhood full of similar such wonders, and then later on when I owned a bit of land filled with diverse animals, as it had been vacant about 15 yrs before I got it at auction.
Glad it was helpful. I will be uploading a version without the voiceover (plus more, similar films) that might be of particular use to teachers maybe. Always love it when children watch!
One of the most beautiful films I’ve seen in a very long time. Thank you Stephen
Beautiful, peaceful. A true joy to watch.
Glad you enjoyed it. Please do watch the other films if you haven't already and share with others - thank you.
I absolutely love foxes and am incredibly jealous of your footage and closeness to these awesome little guys.
It was very time consuming but I enjoy their company too. More encounters in my Meadows film.
Thanks for posting this.
This was a beautiful video with professional quality! I loved the birdsong throughout.
Thank you, it's amazing what is just beyond your garden gate...
I bought this on DVD, it’s wonderful to have it on TH-cam I’ve always loved it. Thank you!
Absolutely amazing! This is Oscar standard, scratch that it’s better than an old Oscar award!!! Keep it up!!!!!
First class film with a wealth of wildlife. Thanks for posting.
Absolutely great informative relaxing video of beautiful nature and wildlife thank you!!!!! ❤
Hi Stephen, once again I'm blessed to be in the beautiful woodlands, witnessing the amazing abundance of wildlife going about their lives. It's such an immense privilege,and I'm deeply grateful for your skills and diligence. It's the home of my forebears. Some of your wildlife was introduced to New Zealand. I particularly enjoy the Blackbird and Thrush for their supreme songs.
Thank you so much for the Joy you bring. Anne Coplestone. N.Z.
Thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you so much for sharing your masterpiece with all of us.
You are welcome. Thank you for your feedback which means a lot to me.
Thank you, Mr. DeVere for this lovely documentary😊👏👏👏
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Wow, what an amazing video and narration, absolutely loved every second of this, especially when the male muntjac spotted you and reacted how he did,also the gossamer and feathers nest would be my dream bed. Liked and shared.
Thank you very much!
Absolutely fantastic video. Thank you
Lisa, look at bird bath
What a gem! Thank you so much as I really enjoyed this video.
Very, very informative, with such excellent camera shots. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you for this lovely reminder of the natural richness still available (just) in our British countryside. Over my 70+ years Ive been lucky enough to have seen all of the species you featured, other than the muntjac. But how much more scarce many of them have become! I was reminded of this hearing the yellowhammer in the soundtrack - I have never seen one in the six years I have lived and explored in Cornwall. Your sensitivity to the wild creatures and acute observations make this very special - as though one were almost having these intimate experiences oneself. So often such encounters are happenstance, but all the more precious for that.
I don't see yellowhammers nearly as much now, compared to when I made this film but they do still pop up in a few places - the last one I saw in the Hebrides.
There was a short BBC nature series years ago called "Being There" which was at the back of mind while making this.
Thanks for commenting.
What a beautiful documentary. Thank you
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Thank you for all your time, efforts and professional know how, this was one of the best uk wild life documentary I've seen I thoroughly enjoyed it
I just love your films of al the birds and animals just around the countryside, and I especialy love your comments and the true sounds of nature without any horrible backgroundmusic. Thank You so much.
Love the ‘no presenter no music’ thing. Thank you and cheers
Glad you liked the format.
Wonderful, thanks so much for sharing ❤❤
Absolutely fantastic! Thank you so much, a real joy to watch with my 4 year old son 🙏🏼 beautiful.
Kate, look at bird bath
Stunning countryside, looks like Chiltern Hills.
You're right, some of the scenes were shot on the edge of the Chilterns.
God bless you! Thank you for this amazing work! ❤
that was an absolute delight to watch!
This is one of the best British wildlife documentries I've seen in a long long time,great photography and narration.❤
Very glad to hear that. Thank you.
Thanks for this came up recommended im so glad i watched . I couldn't stop watching it tbh. the shots of the wildlife were wonderful and the commentary was perfect no load music ruining the bird songs and nice switch of topics very interesting .
Glad you liked it. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
That was really lovely, thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much for this. It was delightful to watch!
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Wonderful camera work and narration. Really captivating glimpse into what is going on around this village. Thanks.
Hi Stephen, the full length video has been simply adorable to watch. How you got such wonderful shots is amazing. The barn owl hunting was fantastic. I’m not too keen on snakes but the filming was superb. Wildlife is simply wonderful. Thank you so much 😊
Thanks for such lovely feedback. Makes it all worthwhile. (Please Like and Subscribe if you haven't already.)
I have been so enjoying these incredible videos! Just discovered them yesterday after being stuck inside with constant downpours, wanting desperately to be outside like you! Overwhelmed by the barn owl babies you were able to get so close to! Congratulations! What a feat! Ty for your talent time and effort. This New England native presently of NH is very grateful and more than refreshed! I grew up on 15 acres of land in Massachusetts and miss it daily! Blessings on your continued success with these marvelous movies for the public..
Namaste! 🦊🌿🐇🌱🐸🌾🐐🍃🪺🦆✨
The barn owls were fun to work with. The attic where they were nesting was very hot - an old house with no insulation - but it was so worth it, especially to get such nice comments and feedback as yours!
@@WildlifeInCloseUp So excited to hear back from you..😌 Ty for taking the time..
I cannot imagine how hot that attic must have been.. Have experienced overheated attics myself.. But never filming baby owls..snicker🤭
I always look for anything you've put out and look forward to.even more in the future..🤞
Have a lovely evening..🦉✨🌌💫
What a wonderful documentary! One of my favourites!
Pente, look at bird bath
Absolutely beautiful! I have visited Britain three times, and it is a joy to see these wild places again.❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
Superb 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 loved the video
Stumbled over this by happy accident, a gorgeous piece! I was born and raised in Australia but my heritage is English, I'm hoping to settle there soon. Thank you so much for sharing this peaceful film of my very favourite place. ❤
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Beautiful shots! Thank you! 👍
Thank you for this documentary. Amazing footage 🤩
This England, there is nothing quite as lovely.
Really superb filming, thank you so much.
Greetings from Zimbabwe
Beautiful video...thank you for sharing...lovelyxxx
I've just discovered you and subscribed. This was a wonderful hour of relaxing with you in nature. I understand it is alot of work and you aren't just sitting back and letting the cameras do all the work. Big thanks to you and your team and helping neighbors for this video from Costa Rica.
So nice to hear from so far away. I visited Costa Rica once many years ago filming for the BBC series 'The Life of Birds' - beautiful rainforest there.
Once again another great video thanks
I love your work, and I'm looking forward to more!
Wonderful film thankyou .
I so love these films, they make me put my eyes in and ears out when I’m in my locales.
What a great way of putting it. Thanks for the feedback.
Stunning nature video Stephen. You could have made 20 vids out of that 😄 I heard a Blackcap this morning, funnily enough! I didn't recognise the song and the Merlin app told me that it was a Blackcap. Tx for sharing. New friend in The New Forest. 😄 Best wishes, Rob
Fantastic Nature film
I was so sad when I saw this off of amazon, Ive watched your films on there over and over, they are so relaxing and always help me sleep and relive anxiety. So happy to see it on here for free. Thank you for all your amazing films
Hi I just found your wildlife on u tube thanks so much they are beautiful and no loud music either just birds bees wildlife absolutely right up my street thanks so much
I love all of your videos ❤your voice is so soothing and relaxing 😊
Its been years since I've heard a yellow hammer or a sky lark come to think of it so thank you once again
Beautifully put together, An absolute treat to watch and so inspirational. Well done. 👍
This is great. Thank you.
Those British rabbits (hares) fighting and prancing about remind me of that haunting animated film called: Watership Down.
Was also reminded of the book of the same title when I filmed them.
I learned so much from your video, thank you for sharing this.
Bellísimo documental. Gracias
I enjoyed that very much.
That was one of the most, if not The most enjoyable nature films I have ever seen. The filming was beautiful, and there’s a special fondness for our own countryside and our own animals. The narration from the point of view of the photographer was so interesting and the whole thing was totally charming and a beautiful quiet joy to watch. Thank you so very much.
Thanks for such kind words and for taking the trouble to write them, it makes all the difference.
That was excellent. Thank you very much for taking the time to make it.
Really enjoyed this thank you for sharing so professionally done
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wonderful!!! 😊
Brilliant ❤️
H r, look at bird bath
Bravo 👏 👏 👏
Hey Steven, thanks for this, British countryside is the best in the world with its four seasons. I've been in Australia for 15 years now and it's the one thing I miss the most. The shot of the grass snake was excellent, I've never seen one before, only adders and slow worms, surprised how quickly it moved. The muntjacs I would always see driving through Thetford Forest, originally from India or China I think, and as for the Red Kites, after they were reintroduced into the Oxford area, I could count up to a dozen in the air whilst driving up the M40, beautiful birds, imagine them landing in your garden on the bird feeder lol. Keep up the good work, cheers(with envy)🍻
Thanks for the feedback - it's good to hear. If I could find a way to increase the views rate it might enable me to do more of it.
Fantastic!
Fantastic piece of film it was so relaxing to watch I've just started birdwatching and I am a gardener at a hall in Norfolk and the wooded area is a gem of wildlife mud jack buzzards grey wagtail it's so soothing
You camera work is unbelievable must have taken a long time we must hold to our greenery as its something to wonder
Thanku
All 3 of the films were a bit of a labour of love really. SO much time involved. Thanks for commenting.
@WildlifeInCloseUp no its a pleasure thanku 😊
Thanks Stephen, a truly fascinating watch ..
Glad you enjoyed it Mike.
THANK YOU
Fantastic ❤
Beautifully filmed Stephen. Mesmerising footage.
Many thanks Paul.
Thank you
Questo era il mondo magico che oggi non esiste piu'.
Excellent videography and storyline. I really enjoyed watching this. Thank you, it should definitely have more views. As an amateur video enthusiast, it always puzzles me how the pros managed to get so smooth footage tracking the flying birds and other fast moving animals. Seems like the fast-flying bird just stays in the middle of the screen as if the camera was locked to it. Very impressive. I assume professional gear helps a bit, but a mid-range fluid head doesn't seem to do the trick for me at all, so a massive amount of hours on the field might help with learning. :) Do you share your filming tips or gear recommendations anywhere online, or do you recommend a source?
I don't share any tips anywhere yet, sorry. The main trick with birds flying is practice, practice, practice. Once you get to be able to keep it in the frame steadily that sort of goes into the back of your brain so you can then concentrate fiercely on keeping focus for just long enough to make a reasonable length take, once that is done the 3rd hurdle is to let it leave the frame before you lose the focus (or the framing). It helps too to know about the bird so you can guess what it might be about to do. A natural change in direction is a nicer way to end the shot than to simply stop following it (the latter being much easier). You need to slow the footage down too, x2 is the bare minimum and is the rate I used in all of this film for the flying shots. That particular camera could not slow things down any more than that. In Wildlife TV shows we slow it down much more but personally I think it is over-done and loses its realism too much. On the equipment side you need a very smooth fluid head (Sachtler has been my choice for decades but Ronford and Oconnor are other industry favourites), the camera attached to it on a sliding balance plate and set as low down as possible. Then a very light grasp of the pan handle and the lens, be relaxed. A sighting device is good - I use a simple scrap of stiff electrical wire attached to the lens hood with an office spring clip, which my left eye uses to find the subject quickly while the right eye is looking through the camera viewfinder. I wouldn't manage it without a good separate viewfinder mounted beside and near the front of the camera. Also don't be too close to the subject otherwise you will have to move your body much further around the tripod, tripping over the legs etc! That means long telephoto lenses and small camera sensor (or heavily cropped large sensor) to get decent close ups. Oh, the list goes on.
This film was shot in standard definition before HD camcorders became affordable but the subsequent two films I made out of my own pocket were both with a Sony EX3 and Sigma 150-600 Sport zoom. Birds flying were shot at 720/60p and scaled up and slowed down to 1080/25p. The exception was a barn owl hunting in the Meadows film that was shot at 100-150fps with a Sony A6300 and an Alphatron HDMI viewfinder but I wouldn't recommend it due to the large sensor.
Really good - subbed x thanks - plan to make a local wildlife film this year 😌
Thanks for the sub! Go for it. It is the best fun I have ever had.
You may take me out of the country but you will never take the country out of me.
Absolutely gorgeous imagery! Thanks for uploading this! Makes me want to go out now
Thank you very much for this beautiful film. All the animals here are so adorable, I "discovered" your film thanks to your short vid of long tailed tits, one of my favourite birds
This reminds me of the writings of Fred Speakman
Hi Stephen, amazing work, thank you. I'm producing a video on George Orwell which touches on his talents as a naturalist. Would you mind if I included several snippets of your footage? I will happily credit and link your video in the description. Thanks for letting me know
Yes, no problem if can link, thank you. I'm a big fan of Orwell and will watch. This film was not shot in HD so you might find slightly better quality images elsewhere on my channel (the RIver and Meadow documentaries are both HD originated).
@@WildlifeInCloseUp Thank you so much! I used a little bit from this video and the meadow documentary. Love your work. The Orwell vid should be out very soon, take care
Absolutely wonderful….I’ve not seen a documentary this good in years….I used to live amongst it all in the chilterns and Bristol and Devon….Manchester lacks much I’m afraid though there’s still plenty to look out for….the geographical difference in wildlife is very apparent. Please does anyone know where this film is situated?
It was mostly filmed in Oxfordshire, the exception being the hares boxing in Wiltshire near where I was brought up.
I wonder what they do during the winter, if they don't burrow
You mean the hares?
A really enjoyable film thank you.
But.......the adverts are so annoying every few minutes
Hunter with camera, not gun!
I wonder how long ago this eas filmed England's countryside in 2022 is no longer like this sadly
There are still hidden corners but they are rare and take some finding.
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The writing spoils the film it covers part of the picture
That sounds like the subtitles are switched on Bill?
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