Barn Owls and Hen Harriers: Bird & Wildlife Photography

Join me for two days on Salisbury Plain as I photograph wild Barn Owls and Hen Harriers.
Amazon links for some of the wildlife photography gear I use:
Canon RF 100-500mm Lens: amzn.to/49efcQx
Sigma 150-600mm Contemporary Lens: amzn.to/4cuz58R
Peak Design Strap and Anchor Clips: amzn.to/3TPVoOY
Peak Design BackPack and Bag Capture Clip V3 Camera Holder: amzn.to/3PzdBy6
My camo clothing as worn in this video:
Jack Pyke 3D Leaf Camo Baseball Cap: amzn.to/3VvRtZ3
Jack Pyke 3D Leaf Camo Round Hat: amzn.to/497h5Pg
Buff Duckblind Camo Neck Snood: amzn.to/3VzwyUX
Jack Pyke Camo Jacket: amzn.to/4cqwmgT
Jack Pyke Camo Trousers Pants: amzn.to/3PydcMa
Solognac Camo Gloves (not on Amazon but available from Decathlon).

[@lightsaver3352]

You made me smile. Can relate to everything you said. Off out later in search of my own Barnie ☺️ Lucky you with the Hen Harrier…stunning bird. The best hobby to have…peace, quiet & connecting with nature 👍🏻

[@wildphil]

Thank you for the lovely comment. Hope you managed to find your Barn Owl?

[@marcobaddog2776]

Keep at it …it’s refreshing to hear your honesty..looking forward to learning with you..

[@wildphil]

Thanks, Marco 👍

[@alexwaterton9769]

Well done Phil, nice work and very informative. Looking forward to seeing some more YT from you some time soon.

[@wildphil]

Thank you very much, Alex 👍

[@Walkinginthewoods]

Nice film Phil. Welcome to TH-cam.

[@wildphil]

Thank you very much👍

[@WildlifePhotographerUK]

Great video Phil, always hard to start youtube just started myself, great images and video well done, and keep it up.👍📷

[@wildphil]

Thanks for your kind words

[@NorthernExposurePhotographyuk]

Excellent video, we also have the Sigma 250-600mm but on a 7D, really enjoyed the down to earth format. look forward to seeing more!

[@wildphil]

Thanks very much for the lovely comment :-)

[@martincole6654]

Hi Phil. Congratulations on a really good first video, very interesting and can’t wait for some more.

[@wildphil]

Thank you very much, Martin.

[@garywebster8355]

Great first one thanks. This can only get better.

[@wildphil]

Thank you, Gary. That's very kind of you to say. I got a bit lucky on the first one - I don't always come away with such close up shots. 👍

[@capturingnaturewithsandip]

Nice and beautiful video. Thanks for sharing. BIg Like 151

[@wildphil]

Thank you, Sandip 👍

[@iandalziel3541]

Great video thanks for sharing.

[@wildphil]

Thank you, Ian. You're welcome :-)

[@ianbarnett]

Good start. I struggled with hissy whispers but I am sure you will refine things as you learn. Keep them coming!
Ps: subbed and liked!

[@wildphil]

Thanks for the feedback and support, Ian. Much appreciated.

[@derricksalisbury7631]

Great first video keep it up buddy

[@wildphil]

Thank you for the kind words, Derrick

[@sonnydugganphotography]

Good video Phil 👍

[@wildphil]

Thanks for the kind words, Sonny 😊

[@robertbrown6060]

Great video and a prime example of how difficult wildlife photography can be and also how rewarding it can be when everything falls into place…just as you said at the end.

[@wildphil]

Thanks, Robert. I've never managed a close up image of a Harrier....but I'll keep trying. It's always nice even to just get outside.

[@RichardBirchett]

Nice one Phil, that’s a great first vlog with some cracking pictures of the Barn Owl and the distant shot of the HH in its environment was lovely! Don’t go too hard on yourself as it’s a learning curve, seeing the Harrier at the end was a nice finish especially with that soft evening light. Keep going mate, boy done well. 👊👍

[@wildphil]

Thank you very much, mate. Really appreciate the kinds words! I've got so much to learn. I watch a lot of TH-cam, all of your videos in fact, usually on a big screen TV! I need to get better at understanding and using scoial media as I'm still stuck in the dark ages :-) I'm just brewing a flask of filter coffee and I'll be back out there later!

[@photographic_nomad]

Great first video mate. The Barnie footage and seeing the male HH was great. I was down your way last weekend seen four foxes in the afternoon and a green woody. You've got some great subjects on your door step. Keep it up and I'll look forward to your next one 🎉

[@wildphil]

Thank you very much, Benedict. Very kind of you to write.

[@lukehunt4111]

Nice video Phil, great results, can’t wait to see the next one!

[@wildphil]

Thank you very much, Luke 👍

[@scotttilleyphotography]

Fantastic first video Phil, love the barn owl shots especially the monochrome! I couldn't agree with you more with regard to finding your own locations and not following the crowds. After all if you've researched, found and spent hours patiently waiting in the hope that your field skills have put you in the right place, when it comes off the images mean so much more. Keep it up and see you on the next one👍

[@wildphil]

Thanks for the lovely note, Scott. You're definitely right, the images mean so much more when you find the wildlife yourself.

[@billvinson7859]

I love wildlife photography. I just think shooting them with a camera is better than with a gun.

[@wildphil]

Thanks, Bill. I agree with you!

[@therapyofnature3549]

Great video 😍

[@wildphil]

Thanks for your kind words 😊

[@peteryarrow6835]

Really enjoyed the video & your shots, agree with @scotttileyphotography about the B&W Barn owl image

[@wildphil]

Thank you very much for the kind words, Peter.

[@DKPhotoArt]

I like

[@wildphil]

Thank you very much, Fleissiger 👍

[@mikemcgugan3977]

I use auto ISO all the time no issues, great video.

[@wildphil]

Thanks, Mike. Good to know I'm not alone! It's not perfect but I find it easier than adjusting mid pan when the light changes 😂