Finding 2 new bird species in a British Woodland!

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2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes you need to stay hidden to find rare or secretive wildlife but this isnt one of those times. I this video I head to Lynford Arboretum in search of some rare and lifetime first birds: The Hawfinch, Yellowhammer and the Brambling.
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@stevejoan5217 2 жыл бұрын

This nature podcast is brilliant . i have been bird watching over sixty years and the memory is not what it was the information is great on here . Well done mate

@AShotOfWildlife 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers! I learn something new every time I make one of these videos so it's a win win.

@AndyAstbury 2 жыл бұрын

Yellow Hammers - I can remember massive numbers of them even 25 years ago Liam. But here in Cheshire the farmers crazy hedge cutting practises in spring with the hugely damaging flail cutter which smashes rather than cuts, has made them something of a rarity now. Nice to see those Hawfinches - Billy Bigbeaks we called 'em when I was a lad.

@juliehilton1701 8 ай бұрын

It’s pesticide that’s killing them not the hedge cutter they can fly away from that.

@Revelationscreation 7 ай бұрын

@@juliehilton1701 No that's not what he meant... its the lack of hedges that is the main reason for their massive decrease. Hedges provide an extremely valuable habitat for yellowhammers. Pesticides don't affect yellowhammers as much, they are mainly fruit and seed eaters. What's really needed is more wild grass areas, meadows and small forests in agricultural areas, in France they seem to have done well in this regard, the declining use of pesticides due to prize rises has also helped. On my recent trip all bird numbers have gone up. Also seems as if species inhabiting the area increased- stones curlews, black winged kites, honey buzzards, booted eagles, short toed eagles, zitting cisticola's, melodious warblers, serin's and red backed shrikes are all species that I've recorded in the area for the first time in the 5 years I've birded the area.

@Calvin.The.Unfindable 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this, a nice relaxing vlog, and I do enjoy your honesty by telling us that the birds had moved away by the time you got there, other vloggers would have edited that out, and changed the narrative. I enjoy how you keep it real. Another great video from you.

@NaturallyCuriousUK 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent share of a "real" experience seeking a target species. I managed a very dubious long-range silhouette view of Hawfinch about 3 years ago but have never managed any photos or footage. As for Brambling? Still on my "not yet seen" list. Good video Liam. Keep 'em coming mate! 👍🙂👍

@GregsWildlife 2 жыл бұрын

Nice variety of birds there. I love the colouration of the yellow hammer, I don't know why, but I'm always surprised by how yellow they are!

@Compo67 6 ай бұрын

My second viewing of this video Liam for some time and I enjoyed it just as much! Funnily enough K saw a Brambling yesterday at our fields and I wondered what it was until I saw your video . Nice one 👍☺️🙏

@NBNatureTrailvan 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent!! Great stuff Liam. Very good spots there by the look of it. I’ve never seen a Hawfinch either. Beautiful birds Thanks for sharing - another interesting film 👍👍👍

@anthonymorris1360 2 жыл бұрын

Youre a natural in front of the camera Liam! Great Video. Look at those Yellowhammers! xxxx

@AShotOfWildlife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anthony!

@amorylazlo9579 2 жыл бұрын

It could be those rare birds are actually nerd spotters who tell their mates about how many wooly hats and anoraks they have spotted on their holiday in England

@FeraForus 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing view of all sorts of species, you must have been buzzing on the drive home! The shots of the yellowhammers and hawfinches were particularly lovely. Definitely an example of it always being worth asking what someone staring at seemingly nothing is actually looking at!

@christrella3134 4 ай бұрын

Looked like a quiet misty day. Good day in some ways, as birds can be reluctant to fly. And some animals come out in the cloak of low light dampness. Always enjoy joining your walks.

@jimbojet8728 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic. Thank you I have enjoyed this bid. Seeing these beautiful wild birds in their natural habitat, just getting on with things, is a real treat. Thank you.

@HelenaMikas 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and you had success .Company of people you know and birds on the ground has got to be a winner 👍

@TropicalGardeningCyprus Жыл бұрын

Childhood memories... I use to catch these 2 on nets as a kid. Usually I kept them for a few days up to a week before feeling bad enough about it to release them. There were so many more 30 years ago, so much more. I've stopped netting when I turned 17 and picked up fishing... you've reminded me of those times.

@kerrykestrowl6785 5 ай бұрын

Lovely walk ty for sharing ❤

@JacqJansen 2 жыл бұрын

fun with 2 ladies on the road. The swans at the end are beautiful . Groetjes Jacq

@morturn 2 жыл бұрын

Super video, thank you.

@desabc221 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful video and I love the music!

@johnstones7484 Жыл бұрын

I saw one a few years back at a local N.R. A highlight for me👍🏻.

@Spacey7 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, thank you. I wondered where the chaffinches had gone & the yellowhammers. Now I know. Real shame as they both brighten up the gardens with their lovely plumeage.

@alastairsmith1096 Жыл бұрын

Another great upload. I have not seen a yellowhammer in over 20 years.

@AShotOfWildlife Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@philipmurphy2 4 ай бұрын

Lovely birds, thanks for sharing 👍

@AShotOfWildlife 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@bhaveshlimbachiya7116 4 сағат бұрын

Brilliant act

@georgeschannel6168 8 ай бұрын

Very nice videos

@AShotOfWildlife 8 ай бұрын

Thanks George!

@joamalin3516 7 ай бұрын

About two weeks ago two hawfinches started to fly up my window where I keep a little bowl with seeds for wild birds. This is the first year I've seen them. In my language we call them "fat beaks" :)

@burniemaurins2382 4 ай бұрын

Nice video, we have Hawfinches about 50 miles away, but I have not yet seen one.

@peteranddorothybowles5428 2 жыл бұрын

Hawfinch You lucky so and so I've always wanted to see one Kent coast is where im from

@davidc3808 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Thanks.

@YvonneWilson312 Жыл бұрын

It must be around 30 years ago now when I *heard* a yellowhammer. I looked everywhere and saw no sign of it but that call is unmistakable.

@keithhamilton3399 Жыл бұрын

I would be ditching that crap umbrella

@jmunro-graham1568 Жыл бұрын

I was lucky to see a pair of Hawfinches in stirlingshire in Scotland a few years ago.

@AShotOfWildlife Жыл бұрын

Very lucky! I havent seen any since the day this video was filmed but I havent been looking to be fair.

@auroraborealis2442 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video, thank you.

@juliehilton1701 8 ай бұрын

I’ve never seen a brambling or a hawfinch, I think hawfinches look really well groomed 😂. Hey let’s call it what it actually is, never mind a change in farming practices it’s an over use of herbicides and pesticides that is killing all the insects and wild flowers that provide the food for these birds! One question how many swallows did you see this year? I’d say 2, I used to see loads lining wires 2!! All year! It’s time to stop the pesticides it will affect the whole food chain once these birds and insects are gone there’s no bringing them back! Rant over but no apology for it xxx great video 👏🏻👏🏻

@Just_shush_now Жыл бұрын

I went to Norfolk, went to twitch for a few birds and for just general bird watching. This was an area I kinda wanted to visit however it was just slightly too off course.

@sammysammut648 Ай бұрын

Nice regarding hawfinch first u have to do to find them try to hear there calls

@Bravactkins Жыл бұрын

Good but not that Chris packham yet...all the best

@AShotOfWildlife Жыл бұрын

Haha, cheers!

@fpvfreedomuk Жыл бұрын

What camera do you use mate

@AShotOfWildlife Жыл бұрын

A Nikon P950. Cheers

@raphlvlogs271 2 жыл бұрын

Finches are the most Darwined birds.

@sirandrelefaedelinoge Жыл бұрын

I've never seen a Hawfinch

@AShotOfWildlife Жыл бұрын

This is the only time I have seen them thus far, but perhaps I will go looking again later this year.

@Sami-Nasr Жыл бұрын

Blue coat and rainbow colours aren't good camouflage

@Raaadome Жыл бұрын

I was just walking home from work this evening and I saw a bird iv never ever ever seen it was small like the shape of a sparrow prahps a bit larger it was black with white spots on its back I am going to the same place tomorrow it's not even in deep woodland it's by the side of a quite busy road but there it's lots of tall hedgerows iv sifted through hundreds and hundreds of pictures and still not found anything like it bright orange beak maby a bit longer tail than a sparrow but not very long any ideas ??

@davidgaston738 Жыл бұрын

i heard a cuckoo in sussex high weald

@AShotOfWildlife Жыл бұрын

Brilliant! I was out all day yesterday in an area with lots of cuckoo's, I can still hear the call in my head!

@anthonystorey2953 6 ай бұрын

I saw a dead chaffinch it had just died of that fatal ailment , stalking cat !

@AShotOfWildlife 5 ай бұрын

Thats such a shame :/

@Sami-Nasr Жыл бұрын

Where are the 2 new bird species ?

@steadyeddie639 Жыл бұрын

No pride,less shame...laugh as the may...

@wonderpookie Жыл бұрын

My heart sank upon seeing that stupid umbrella.

@johnbaggus9966 Жыл бұрын

The pride umbrella did it for me 🤮

@AShotOfWildlife Жыл бұрын

Lol, it's just a colourful umbrella.

@wonderpookie Жыл бұрын

@@AShotOfWildlife It's more than just an umbrella... it's a statement of one's politics and ideologies, which I really don't care to know. Still, nice video.