Thanks Scott, they certainly made me work for that one😂 As you say wonderful birds and to be honest I could have spent much longer up there. Thanks for watching mate👍

Thanks Bob, they are such magnificent birds to watch and I would happily spend more time up there if I had the time! I'm really hoping to get back up there before the young fledge (for my own pleasure!) Thanks for watching👍

Thank you, I will and thanks for watching👍

Thanks Keith, I did think of your video when you went on holiday and had them flying around in the field behind your cottage😂 No such luck for me mate! Must admit I can't wait to get up there, as you say a pleasure to watch. Cheers and thanks for watching👍

Thank you, I will, and you too🙏👍

Thanks Laurence, it has been very frustrating! I did start to work out the flight patterns but I could never fathom there hunting times😂 Hopefully I'll get time to go back and attempt some perched shots! Thanks for watching👍

Thanks! You don't need a huge lens for this, if you watch them for long enough they tend to have a regular flight path. Once you know it you can conceal yourself and should be able to get the shot!👍

Thank you so much 😀 Really glad that you enjoyed the video! All the best👍

Thanks for watching! Really glad you enjoyed the video👍

Thanks Neil, always great fun to watch barn owls hunting👍👍

Thanks for watching Tony. I have to say despite the time they made me put in to get the shots they are such beautiful birds to watch it has become a little addictive and I could happily spend loads more time up there. Cheers👍

Thanks for watching, I agree they can be difficult to photograph. As you see in the video the main issue I have at this site is that they don't stay in the area for long so if you get an opportunity you generally don't get a second chance! Sory for the delay in replying, I was away! Thanks for your patience!👍

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks so much for watching👍

Thank you! Cheers!👍

Thank you! Cheers!👍👍

Thanks Julian, it turned out ok in the end (eventually😂) It can be a bit addictive so will be going back to see if I can get him to land on the post I put up. Need some sleep first! All the best🙏👍

@@scotttilleyphotography ill be booking a day with you soon just not sure the best time of the year to do it

Hi Julian, just give me a ring or email at scotttilley6@gmail.com and we can have a discussion when you are ready. It is better to tailor the day to you depending on your interests and kit you are using. All the best! 👍

Cheers Adrian, I really had to stick with it for this one. Fantastic birds to watch when they are hunting and so pleased that I managed to capture it in the end! Really do need some sleep now! Have a great week mate🙏👍

Glad you enjoyed it. Rather too many scouting trips or so I thought at the time. To be honest if I didn't need to catch up on some sleep I could do it every day. Wonderful to be out there in a lovely location. Thanks for watching mate👍

Thanks Mark, it's been so frustrating! Especially when everything seems to be right, lighting, conditions, rain all night, owls with chicks and they just don't turn up on multiple occasions! Here's to you hitting that 50% success rate and above this year mate👍 I look forward to the video👍

Thanks Richard, I really had to work at this one! To be honest watching barn owls can become a bit addictive as you know. I could happily spend every evening up there if I could get away with it😂 Thanks for watching mate👍

Thanks Lee, I have to say I really enjoyed making this one especially as I got the result in the end. It often doesn't feel that way as you drag yourself out at 4.30am (again)😂 Now for some sleep!!

Thanks Paul, so glad to know it's not just me😂 It was very difficult to reconcile at times when you have been there for hours with nothing and then they literally fly over your shoulder as you make your way out as if you aren't there! Thanks for watching mate👍

Thank you for watching🙏👍

Our wildlife seems to be getting hammered from all sides these days. I used to photograph barn owls almost outside my back door in the Trent valley but as the Trent bursts its banks twice a year the owls food supply has been constantly wiped out so the owls have moved on. This site is about four miles from my house and is well established as the farmer rings the youngsters every year and keeps an eye on the barn. Hopefully your owls will find a similar haven🙏👍

Scott I think they roost at the same site but need to locate their new hunting territory great video and the photos are stunning 😍

Hi Giuseppe, at this location the nest site is about 400metres away from where I set up and the owl would come as close as 20metres away from me when hunting over the field. Thanks for watching👍

@@scotttilleyphotography Cool!! Sorry Scott, last question: where do barn owls make the nest? On the ground? On trees?

@@GiuseppeGessa hi, they will nest in tree holes but historically in old barns and farm buildings. These have an old barn but tend to use the purpose built barn owl box attached to the side.👍

@@scotttilleyphotography Thanks Scott!!!

Hello Stephen, I do know a bit about my ancestors heritage. I believe my family moved up to the Nottinghamshire coalfields from Bedworth which is in the Midlands near Coventry in the 1860's. I suspect they may have gone to Bedworth after possibly travelling from Ireland due to the potato famine.👍