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WAXWING

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📸 Join me on an incredible birdwatching and photography escapade as I set out to capture the stunning beauty of Bohemian Waxwings in their natural habitat! These elegant creatures, known for their sleek plumage and vibrant colours, make for the perfect subjects in this not so picturesque setting.
But wait, there's more! In this special episode, I get the opportunity to photograph a surprise guest. A very special opportunity that I did not expect to happen but certainly produced an image I am very happy with!
With my camera in hand, I'll share tips and techniques on photographing wildlife in unexpected urban settings. From framing shots against urban backdrops to capturing their interactions in an environment teeming with human activity, I'll witness the beauty of nature thriving in an unconventional habitat.
Through this journey, you'll witness the stunning contrast of nature's tranquility against the urban backdrop, showcasing the resilience and adaptability of these magnificent birds. Join me in this unique adventure as I capture moments of serenity and wonder amidst the urban chaos, proving that beauty can be found where you least expect it.
Prepare to be inspired by the unexpected encounters and the sheer marvel of witnessing wildlife thriving in the heart of the city. Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to witness the intersection of nature and urban life, where Bohemian Waxwings take centre stage in a breathtaking urban photography experience!
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@ashstubbings2603 9 ай бұрын

What an absolute treat!

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much 👍🏻

@Trish12303 9 ай бұрын

For being in that challenging of a location, you got some awesome shots!!

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much I really appreciate your comments and always enjoy reading them 😊

@peacockmick2 9 ай бұрын

Another fantastic video, gorgeous photos well, Dan.

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much I really appreciate it 👍🏻

@alanbooth8120 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous images 😮

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Alan 👍🏻

@keithgrafton5006 9 ай бұрын

What a bonus !

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Cheers Keith 👍🏻

@derekclark4762 9 ай бұрын

Photogenic comes to mind when talking Waxwings absolutely beautiful, sods law , if it's not people it's Sparrowhawks putting a spanner in the works , nevertheless some superb images and footage. Icing on the cake was the Tawney, took me right back to my flying days with Marmo captive bread 22 years old when she departed, another wonderful video Dan, magical

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Derek and always a pleasure to read your comments and memories. All the very best mate 👍🏻

@joncox9098 8 ай бұрын

Another great video 👍

@danwillis_photography 8 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Jon 👍🏻

@romainbodereau7143 8 ай бұрын

nice photography, i never see this birds before. Frantastiq picture

@danwillis_photography 8 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Romain I really appreciate your comment. All the very best for 2024 👍🏻

@grahamsavage2270 8 ай бұрын

Fabulous Dan, what a great day and with the bonus of the owl as well. Great video 👏 👍

@danwillis_photography 8 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Graham I really appreciate it. All the very best 👍🏻

@bobhart6160 6 ай бұрын

Great video Dan, beautiful birds aren’t they. Brave man for hanging around a school with a big lens and camera, recipe for getting arrested.

@danwillis_photography 6 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Bob, I was thankfully not anywhere near the school 👍🏻

@joeodell6077 9 ай бұрын

Great Photos

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Joe 👍🏻

@geraldgill2416 9 ай бұрын

Nice video Dan, thanks for camera settings info much appreciated.

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Gerald. Glad you found the settings useful. All the best 👍🏻

@andywhiteside16 9 ай бұрын

Cracking shots Dan

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Cheers Andy, appreciate it mate 👍🏻

@sbphotography3751 9 ай бұрын

Lovely images - thanks for another great vid - enjoy joining you on these outings. Hopefully we'll get to see some Waxwings this winter as well.

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for your comment it’s really appreciated. Fingers crossed you’ll get that encounter 🤞🏻

@lindaroberts102 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful little birds . We've not seen one yet but will give this spot a look. Got to say a huge thank you , the videos are brilliant and thanks to you, we've got to see Short Eared owls and red squirrels . The short eared owls were just amazing . Fingers crossed we will get the opportunity to see a waxwing. Excellent channel and content x

@danwillis_photography 7 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Linda it’s always fantastic to read comments where the channel has helped in some way. Glad you’ve got to see SEO they are a fabulous bird aren’t they? All the very best 😊

@craigmaisfield3247 9 ай бұрын

Great video mate.

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Cheers Craig, always appreciated 👍🏻

@joncothranphotography9375 8 ай бұрын

I have only seen Cedar Waxwing and only one time. Waxwings are such cool birds, but I have to travel a few hours north to see them. City wildlife is fun to capture. I get lots of whitetail deer that I photo and video in the park by my house. Great video! Thanks for sharing!

@danwillis_photography 8 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Jon, I appreciate your comment. I enjoy photographing urban wildlife as well but imagine it’s a little more varied in the US. All the very best 👍🏻

@leonkirkbride6559 9 ай бұрын

Went here yesterday , a first for us . There was around 60 that grouped together in the morning top of that beech tree .Poor weather and light but still great to see them . Unfortunately the sparrowhawk chased them all off , they was only visiting for a few seconds after every 1-2 hours so I only managed a few poor shots . The owl was there so was a nice bonus . Enjoying the videos Dan 👍

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Leon, sounds like you had a very similar experience to myself. All the best 👍🏻

@blueyorks6884 9 ай бұрын

Great video again Dan, I was watching 25 today in West Yorkshire, the same thing happened there when a Sparrowhawk came flying in and they quickly dispersed, Cheers Mick

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Mick, sounds like you had an identical experience. Hope you managed to get some good shots 👍🏻

@benwestney6329 7 ай бұрын

Hi Dan thanks for the great video, I was actually stood next to you on this day but didn't stay long due to the light, I used the exposure compensation trick to photograph waxwings in the Peak District and it worked a treat to bring out the details

@danwillis_photography 7 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Ben, I’m glad that the exposure compensation worked out for you. Did you say hello when we was stood next to one another? I hope so. It’s always great to chat to likeminded photographers 👍🏻

@relichunter7984 9 ай бұрын

Lovely video mate, my old neighbourhood a few years ago. I remember the last big influx of waxwings, there were 100s in just about every tree. A beautiful Tawney Owl.

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much, this year is certainly turning into a Waxwing Winter with great numbers in lots of areas of the country. All the best mate 👍🏻

@glennhunt3595 9 ай бұрын

Admire you for sticking it out in a residential area Dan,, hope you didn't have too much agro from the locals - love Waxwings but have to admit have had one or two uncomfortably encounters with "Joe public" who dont share our love of these beautiful birds so have a tendency to shy away from photographing in public place's. Lovely images from the day though Dan. 👍

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Glenn. A really mixed bag from the local people. I have to say most were really helpful and polite and in turn the photographers in the main were respectful. I can fully understand how the people who live in the area can get frustrated, especially when inconsiderate people block driveways etc. Common courtesy and mutual respect is what’s called for. There will always be those who unfortunately let both sides down. All the best mate 👍🏻

@johnflanagan44 9 ай бұрын

Spectacular footage of the owl. Look what pops is missing out. Fantastic image of the waxwings

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Cheers John, pops has been to see them too at a different time but certainly got some great shots 👍🏻

@Gazzab6 9 ай бұрын

You managed to get some great shots of the Waxwings Dan and what a bonus with the Tawny Owl. What a day you had 😜. Had a tip off of some Waxwings in Arnside which I’m going to check out.

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much I really appreciate it. I had also had a tip off about Arnside so good luck mate I hope you get them 👍🏻

@Gazzab6 9 ай бұрын

I was informed today that there were Waxwings at Leighton Moss today.

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

@@Gazzab6 I saw that report to, fantastic reserve 👍🏻

@laurencearnold5822 9 ай бұрын

Great video Dan, bonus Tawny owl. There seems to be to be a good number this winter, hopefully they will be as many as 2012 when they were everywhere and I’ll manage some shots👍

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Laurence, always appreciated. The numbers are certainly climbing and it’s looking like a Waxwing Winter, I’ve finally got some around my house. Best of luck mate 👍🏻

@sidensvans67 9 ай бұрын

Waxwings are by far my favourite birds . Wonderful .

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

I must admit having seen them I can completely understand why. Thanks for your comment and support 👍🏻

@sidensvans67 9 ай бұрын

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@briankennerley5833 9 ай бұрын

I was there with quite a few others the day your Dad was there 👍🏻

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

I hope you got some great images and said hello to Pops. All the best 👍🏻

@KarlWellerPhoto 8 ай бұрын

Hi Dan, good video, been photographing Waxwings near to me recently in Staffordshire and had them up in Shetland as well while there for November… great video as always, been catching up on them over the week 👍🏻

@danwillis_photography 8 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Karl, appreciate it. We certainly seem to be having a Waxwing winter with record numbers being recorded across the country. Glad you are getting some great shots of them mate 👍🏻

@user-markparker 9 ай бұрын

Cracking shot of the Waxwing in flight with the berry in it’s mouth, 👏👏👏👏 Love the videos, keep them coming.

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Mark really appreciate it 👍🏻

@AllanFrance 8 ай бұрын

Fantastic Dan been to Warrington got some nice photos of Waxwings but the light was the same poor lol bonus to see a Tawny Owl in Daylight got yourself a new subscriber

@danwillis_photography 8 ай бұрын

Thanks very much for your kind words and sub, it’s really very much appreciated. All the best 👍🏻

@garthfuchs 9 ай бұрын

Hey Dan - great video mate - looks like I just missed you - I arrived on the scene later that afternoon… would have been great to have met you… 👍🏻😄

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Hi Garth, I’m sure we will cross paths in the future mate. Make sure you say hi would be good to meet you to. Hope you got some great shots 👍🏻

@SwanSycorax 9 ай бұрын

Love it Dan. Amazing locations. Never seen a Waxwing so really interesting.

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Brian, really appreciate it mate 👍🏻

@debbiesmith2332 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful shots, Dan. Really enjoyed this video and just goes to show wildlife is everywhere.

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Debbie, really appreciate your comment and support 😊

@GeoffCooper 9 ай бұрын

Awesome! I've been out to see some locally here too but the light was terrible.. I'll hopefully catch up with them again soon though - I've heard there are a lot in the UK this year! Excellent sound recording btw!

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Cheers Geoff, apparently it’s going to be a Waxwing Winter with record numbers according to a friend of mine. All the best mate 👍🏻

@andywilson3381 9 ай бұрын

Brilliant Dan, just great how wildlife can just turn up anywhere 👍

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Cheers Andy always appreciate your comments mate 👍🏻

@markplatts8673 9 ай бұрын

Being a Sheffield guy myself, I know Crosspool well. I have only seen waxbills twice. One winter when i was a kid in the late 1970s a small flock took up residence in he nearby woods. they fed on the berries of the hedge of my junior school (Lound Junior School0. the hedge was on a road called Mafeking Place (S35). The school field also had competing flocks of redwings and fieldfares which I used to watch with my dad's binoculars from my bdroom window which overlooked the school field. The other about 10 years later, was at Gibraltar Point, Lincs, again feeding on berries in the plantations away from the salt marshes. Nice to see them again.

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Great to read your reminiscing of what sounds like a childhood similar to my own borrowing Pops binoculars and avidly reading his Collins book of birds. Thanks for sharing I really appreciate it. All the best 👍🏻

@Bird_in_camera 9 ай бұрын

Another great video Dan. That image of the Tawny owl is just superb. I remember when i first photographed Waxwings 13 years ago. I had notifications from Rare bird alert and spent a day chasing round Ripley, then Belper and eventually Ashbourne with no success. So, dejectedly, decided to head home. Came off the A52 a mile from my home and the next street turning - there were about 30 of them in the Rowan trees, troughing all the berries right in front of me. They are absolutely stunning birds. Sadly not seen any since, but who knows, i am keeping tabs open.

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much. This year is turning out to be a Waxwing Winter with lots of sightings all over the country, I definitely like your odds of seeing them this winter 👍🏻 All the best

@Bird_in_camera 9 ай бұрын

@@danwillis_photography Had reports they are in Chillwell, 3 mile up the road, unfortunately I not very well at moment....but there are lots about, maybe later in week.

@Bird_in_camera 9 ай бұрын

@@danwillis_photography I fixed my Attenborough NR video and have published a new one about Leeds Wildlife Photography hides. Have you any tips on how to get my videos noticed, improve my hit rates and attract subscribers. Bearing in mind that it's all your fault I have ventured into this 😀

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

@@Bird_in_camera get well soon mate 👍🏻

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

@@Bird_in_camera I watched your Leeds Wildlife hide today, very enjoyable 👍🏻 First tip, keep getting out content aim for one a week. Second, create your thumbnail for attracting more people. This is the most important aspect of a video that makes people click on it. If they don’t click they don’t watch! Finally think about your subject and making sure it’s relevant for your audience. Hope they help 👍🏻

@leemanton3169 9 ай бұрын

Great video, Dan, and what a stroke of luck with the tawny owl.

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Cheers Lee, tell me about it. Worth visiting Crosspool just for the owl, it’s an absolute beaut 👍🏻

@paule621 9 ай бұрын

Found your channel the other day and really enjoy your videos , great footage , photos and instruction. I am new to wildlife photography and would love it if you did a video showing you work flow on Computer from import to storage system you use , I’m finding this a mine field but would like to see how you and pops do it ….pretty please. You are lucky with Wax Wings as i dont get them where I live. Thank you again for great videos of your adventures , a great inspiration to a novice like myself.

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much for your comment and I like your suggestion on video idea, it’s definitely something I will put together 👍🏻

@paule621 9 ай бұрын

Ahh that’s amazing thank you … I’m getting my head around my camera but do not know the best import folder system to use on lightroom … everyone seems to do it differently! But would value immensely an idiots (me not you) run through from a wildlife photographer … many thanks in advance …

@tonyslater8762 9 ай бұрын

Another great video, always a treat to see Waxwings and the “bonus” owl just around the corner. Nice to actually meet you on Friday keep up the good work

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Tony, a pleasure to meet you too mate. All the best 👍🏻

@Harmonrok 9 ай бұрын

Fabulous footage Dan, absolutely love the Tawny Owl and the Waxwings are superb. Hope they come down my way soon. Great work mate.

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much, I really appreciate it. Fingers crossed that they move down to you soon mate 👍🏻

@twitcherspictures 9 ай бұрын

A brilliant video as usual Dan, and some great tips. An inspiration to us both.

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Thanks guys, always appreciate your comments 👍🏻

@hstein27 9 ай бұрын

Dan, fantastic photos and videos of the waxwings, especially the one with the berry in its mouth while flying! The tawny owl was quite awesome too! We get cedar waxwings regularly in my area but not usually Bohemian. Last winter I was at a refuge in northeastern Massachusetts driving out and saw an experienced birder parked on the road next to a berry tree. Lo and behold, a Bohemian Waxwing eating berries a dozen feet away at eye level! They are quite something to behold.

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much for your comment and sharing your own experiences. Sounds amazing where you live. Hope you and your family have had a wonderful thanksgiving, all the best 👍🏻

@eaglevp 9 ай бұрын

What amazing footage Dan,I bet Pop wished he had been with you.

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much. Pops went on a separate day and got some great shots. All the best 👍🏻

@neilcole3406 8 ай бұрын

Hi, Dan loved those Waxwings they are so exotic looking , lm a bit confused if you over exposed against the sky would that not blow everything out? Thanks

@danwillis_photography 8 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Neil. The exposure will depend on how you are metering for light in your image. I was using matrix metering (possibly called evaluative metering on canon) which meters from the whole image. The subject is darker than the background and so becomes underexposed. By increasing exposure compensation when shooting in manual with auto ISO, the bird will be correctly exposed but the background will be overexposed. It’s then a case of correcting the sky in post edit. Hope that makes some sense 👍🏻

@johnrichardson1796 9 ай бұрын

Hi Dan , It was lovely to meet you on the day and I must say under very difficult conditions you’ve really excelled, just stunning 👍

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Cheers John, it was an absolute pleasure meeting you as well. All the very best mate 👍🏻

@deolimjo 9 ай бұрын

great shots Dan, your passion for wildlife is rather infectious, I am looking forward to photograph them soon.

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much that’s a fantastic compliment, really appreciate it. Good look with the Waxwings 👍🏻

@jeanlouis83 9 ай бұрын

Hello Dan, another very good video the owl is great and the waxwing in flight with the bay is extraordinary, you are lucky to have these birds that come to your house in winter I am too far south, too bad for the light but I think you will go back with Pop

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Jean, your support and comments are always greatly appreciated. All the best 👍🏻

@alexanderblades8078 9 ай бұрын

Great video as usual. Some lovely pictures of the waxwings. The tawny was a nice bonus. Thought of you and your pops when at a well known local spot earlier. While sat, an inquisitive red 🐿 ran right up to me and assume was checking if I was the one with food today! 😂

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much for your comment. I chuckled reading about your experience sounds like you had a great time 👍🏻

@photographic_nomad 9 ай бұрын

Nice one Dan - these are still on my list. I'm yet to see one. Going to try over the next few weeks I think.

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much, I hope you get to see them. All the best 👍🏻

@Capcity44 9 ай бұрын

Awesome video Dan! These birds are almost identical to our cedar waxwings here in the US. They look very much alike and behave almost identically. Sadly, they sometimes get "drunk" from fermented berries and crash into windows.

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing that Freeman, I’ve actually seen pictures of them drunk on the floor and thought it might have been made up. So appreciate the insight. All the very best mate and I hope you and your family had a fantastic thanksgiving 👍🏻

@Andyhelliwellphotography 9 ай бұрын

hi hoping to capture these tomorrow in clitheroe once iv picked up my main camera from repair thanks Andy

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Happy hunting Andy I hope you get some great shots 👍🏻

@antonoat 9 ай бұрын

Great stuff Dan, superb images as always! Ps I know you're a grown up but please beware when stood at the roads edge with your camera and tripod, you must keep an eye on approaching motorists as many are driving while using their mobile phones even texting, it's very dangerous out there! Just this week I was almost wiped out by a van coming at me on my side of the road, the driver so obviously looking down at his phone, he noticed at the last minute he was on the wrong side of the road, luckily myself and the driver behind me all braked to avoid a collision, the idiot using his phone swerved so hard he virtually lost control, the road was a sixty mph limit so it could have been a catastrophe for myself and many others! Sorry mate, not trying to steal the thread, just saying people must be careful out there!

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much for your concern I really appreciate it. To be honest I had not considered the risk but now you have pointed it out I certainly would do in future. Certainly no apologies needed I appreciate your concern, all the best 👍🏻

@davidhudson7954 9 ай бұрын

Dan do you and Pops give talks about your adventures?

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Hi David, it’s certainly something we would consider 👍🏻

@davidhudson7954 9 ай бұрын

Dan if you do i would love to come and meet you.

@alejandrosikaffy8543 8 ай бұрын

Hi Dan, great video as always, with the Z9 which 400mm did you use? I am looking at the possibility of buying a Nikon 400mm f2.8 E FL ED at a very good price, but I would like to know your impressions of how it works with the Z9. greetings

@danwillis_photography 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment. I use the Z400mm f2.8 TC. I had the 500mm f4G VR lens prior to this and it worked incredibly well with the Z9, possibly better than it did with my D500. I certainly would consider any of the f mount lenses with my Z9 👍🏻

@alejandrosikaffy8543 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Dan, I still have the 500mm f4 G that I used with my D500, but I have the opportunity to use the 400mm f2.8 E mint condition with my Z9....

@danwillis_photography 8 ай бұрын

@@alejandrosikaffy8543 I’d definitely go for it, fantastic lens 👍🏻

@alejandrosikaffy8543 8 ай бұрын

I really appreciate Dan .!

@samsalim9753 9 ай бұрын

Great video Dan. Was a pleasure to meet you last Friday morning. Pity I had to shoot off to work.Keep up the good work! 👍🏼

@danwillis_photography 9 ай бұрын

Cheers Sam, pleasure meeting you too mate you were a top bloke to stand and have a chat with whilst waiting for the birds to show up. All the best mate 👍🏻