Enjoyed this, really nice photos. I have the same set up, R6 ii and the RF 100-500. Love it. Gets some great photos. Just for your info I have the Nitehawk pop up chair hide. £70 from Amazon. I love finding a quiet spot, making a bit of a set up, and waiting for birds, squirrels, Foxes and any other wildlife to pop by. It’s small but enough room for yourself, your bag, tripod and it has a comfortable little chair with a holder for your flask. I sprayed mine with Nikwax Tent & Gear Solarproof Spray, a 500ml bottle is about £10. It’s enough for quite a few coats but I gave mine just two after watching a TH-cam video. I’ve been in some right downpours and I sit there dry without a care in the world. The only thing is, you don’t get the exercise you normally get from walking around but if that’s not a problem then you can get really close to birds. I sit just a few of metres away. Just some food for thought. I love your enthusiasm and love of nature, it’s nice to see. Take it easy.
Thanks Frank! I’ve thought about getting a pop up hide before and might do it someday, ideally I’d want to leave it up somewhere for the wildlife to get used to. If you just put it up for the day how long do you usually wait before the wildlife comes close?
@@wildlifewitholly Depends what you’re going for Olly. Small birds are quite easy. But I tend to do a bit of reconnaissance. For instance I heard about a Fox in my local woods so I found a small pond where I thought it must come to drink. It took quite a few days for it to arrive so obviously it was finding water in other places too. But I got some nice photos in the end, one got featured by Canon on their social media. Doing your homework helps like in your Owl video, but you still need that touch of luck from Mother Nature I think.
@@FrankH-sz1ln Nice, if I can find a private spot somewhere especially for badgers then I'd love to set a hide up one day but just need to get that location first!
Awesome work Olly, looks like a stunning day with the wintery conditions! Very jealous of all the SEO action you got! We're still waiting for an influx of them down here on the south coast 😀
Thank you! For this one I was using the canon 300mm f2.8 ii. In my first video with the short eared owls I was using the RF 100-500mm but I don’t own that one unfortunately!
Glad i found your channel. Interested to know if youve tried the R5 and how the photo image quality compares. I go back and forth with higher MPs or better AF
@@wildlifewitholly sorry for confusion. I know it is. But just wondered if you had used the R5 at all. It's usually much preferred for its high megapixel with wildlife. But the R6ii has better AF and faster etc.
Thank you for sharing your adventures and wonderful photos !
Thank you for the comment, I’m glad you enjoy them!
So cool! Thanks for bringing us along!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
Awesome! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Jason!
Your addiction is quite normal, as I can attest 😁. Glad you stuck it out - good things come to those who wait 🦉🦉
Thank you!! :)
Enjoyed this, really nice photos. I have the same set up, R6 ii and the RF 100-500. Love it. Gets some great photos. Just for your info I have the Nitehawk pop up chair hide. £70 from Amazon. I love finding a quiet spot, making a bit of a set up, and waiting for birds, squirrels, Foxes and any other wildlife to pop by. It’s small but enough room for yourself, your bag, tripod and it has a comfortable little chair with a holder for your flask. I sprayed mine with Nikwax Tent & Gear Solarproof Spray, a 500ml bottle is about £10. It’s enough for quite a few coats but I gave mine just two after watching a TH-cam video. I’ve been in some right downpours and I sit there dry without a care in the world. The only thing is, you don’t get the exercise you normally get from walking around but if that’s not a problem then you can get really close to birds. I sit just a few of metres away.
Just some food for thought.
I love your enthusiasm and love of nature, it’s nice to see. Take it easy.
Thanks Frank! I’ve thought about getting a pop up hide before and might do it someday, ideally I’d want to leave it up somewhere for the wildlife to get used to. If you just put it up for the day how long do you usually wait before the wildlife comes close?
@@wildlifewitholly Depends what you’re going for Olly. Small birds are quite easy. But I tend to do a bit of reconnaissance. For instance I heard about a Fox in my local woods so I found a small pond where I thought it must come to drink. It took quite a few days for it to arrive so obviously it was finding water in other places too. But I got some nice photos in the end, one got featured by Canon on their social media. Doing your homework helps like in your Owl video, but you still need that touch of luck from Mother Nature I think.
@@FrankH-sz1ln Nice, if I can find a private spot somewhere especially for badgers then I'd love to set a hide up one day but just need to get that location first!
"far from the madding crowd"
Thank you so nice.
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it
Brilliant 👏. There's no greater feeling than finding your own place away from the crowds. And it paying off with great success. 👍
Thank you! :) definitely a great feeling!
I really need to try find somw Foxes and Owls, never had luck with either. The location, video and weather esp the frost/fog were beautiful.
Thanks for the comment and good luck finding owls and foxes, I hope you manage to find them!
I’m so glad your patience paid off, and importantly - all filmed at a respectful distance 😊
Thank you! And thank you for taking the time to comment :) and glad you appreciated putting the wildlife first - definitely the most important thing!
What a beautiful day that was! Worth freezing for Olly... 😉
Definitely worth it!
Great video mate, happy to see your upload. Some beautiful shots of the owls too. Keep up the great work
Thanks Frank!
@@wildlifewitholly you’re welcome! My lens shipped today so I should be out taking pictures soon! Thanks for the inspiration
Ah mate I'm buzzing for you! what a journey - you absolutely nailed the photos. Great stuff pal
Thanks buddy!
After all your time and energy, finally your reward. Well deserved. Thanks for another nice video! 👍
Thanks Marc, appreciate you taking the time to comment and I’m glad you enjoyed it!
👏🏻♥️ Breathaking photos!! Congratulations! I’m so happy for you!
Thank you for sharing your journey with us.
Thank you Sue, I’m glad you like the photos and thank you for your comment :)
Top video they are very special birds .
Thanks Kevin! They’re brilliant to see
Really enjoyed watching these videos, well done getting the shot 🦉 📷
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed them and thanks for taking the time to leave a comment :)
Great watch Olly, love the roe deer and can't beat a short eared owl, my personal favourite! Subbed👌👌👍👍
Thanks Scott! Totally agree regarding short eared owls! And thanks for subscribing as well, have done the same to your channel 👍
Amazing, beautiful pictures, the persistence paid off!
Thanks for the comment Arthur, glad you enjoyed it!
Well done Olly, those images you got were stunning, im so pleased for you, loved the video 👍
Thank you Raymond! Was very happy it all came together in the end
Awesome work Olly, looks like a stunning day with the wintery conditions! Very jealous of all the SEO action you got! We're still waiting for an influx of them down here on the south coast 😀
Thank you! :) seems like it’s been a great year for them so hopefully you’ll get them your way soon!
Well done Olly, patience and perseverance pay off, great shots too
Thanks Derek! And for taking the time to comment :)
Great video and pictures, can I ask what lens you were using
Thank you! For this one I was using the canon 300mm f2.8 ii. In my first video with the short eared owls I was using the RF 100-500mm but I don’t own that one unfortunately!
Hi ! Great video !!! Beautiful photos !!!
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the comment! :)
Fantastic! which mittens do you use?
Thanks James! They’re from the heat company, absolute game changer for winter wildlife photography!
So beautiful! You are very talented...and cute ;)
I am really looking forward to go up there again to see those Short Eared Owls!! Good video my man!
Thanks mate! When are you going again?
Glad i found your channel. Interested to know if youve tried the R5 and how the photo image quality compares. I go back and forth with higher MPs or better AF
Thanks Adam, it’s actually the R6 mkii im using but still slightly higher MP and the better ISO performance and autofocus is what wins it for me!
@@wildlifewitholly sorry for confusion. I know it is. But just wondered if you had used the R5 at all. It's usually much preferred for its high megapixel with wildlife. But the R6ii has better AF and faster etc.
@@adamwhittingham86 Ah apologies for misunderstanding, I haven't used the R5 before but can imagine those extra megapixels work wonders!
❤ Nice work Im tootrudging through the countryside @cajdajana welcome 🎉
Thanks for the comment Jana, I’m glad you enjoyed it!