Wildlife Homestead Part 2 - Bringing a woodland back to life

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3 ай бұрын

There's lots of jobs to be getting on with at the new house however its seems to be ages since I got behind the camera. This morning was beautiful with a hard frost so I decided to put the V6 hide up on the meadow and see what small birds were about. During the previous week we had had a surprise visitor and managed to capture him on trailcam. We also had some other furry visitors that we managed to record!!
Get an update on the progress we've made with the place ranging from tree planting to tree felling where were managing part of the overgrown woodland and bringing it back to life ready for the potential arrival of any Summer migrants.
Join me as we get stuck in and get going with what is going to be a busy first year in our new home in Wales!!
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@Gazzab6 Ай бұрын

I’m not surprised you have to pinch yourself, I bet you’re in dream world. Great to see Badgers,Foxes and Tawny Owls in your garden too - I can see Badger Project 2 coming. The amount of possibilities your new home is giving you is going to take your photography to another level. I’m really pleased for you Simon.

@simoneardley Ай бұрын

Thanks Gazza 👊🏼

@r2hildur 3 ай бұрын

Amazing. What a dream to have all that in your backyard. Not having to call or contact people or ask to use their property or pay to use their hides is priceless really. Priceless.

@steviebye1 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely, very exciting.

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Yeh, youre not wrong. Its a great feeling !!👍🏼👌🏼

@samanthabooker151 2 ай бұрын

You’ve set yourselves quite a to do list but you have so much nature waiting in the wings that it’s going to be amazing. No wonder you have to pinch yourself. You’re living the dream.

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Samantha, feels like home already!!😃

@mjsmith8741 2 ай бұрын

The still picture is a Marsh Tit, white spot on upper bill and buffy rear cheeks. The first video clip was a Willow Tit, no spot on the bill and cleaner white cheeks. Great to have both species there

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Cheers for the info 👍🏼

@cliftonwhittaker260 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for showing me around your place, Simon. Seems like there is always a lot of work to be done first when you are getting a new place ready for some long term photography, but, if the pictures you posted today are any indication, it is all going to be worth it. Those were beautiful shots. I'll be looking forward to your next post.

@simoneardley 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Clifton, yeh not a bad little start. It was great to just sit there to be honest. I could have watched them all day!!👀

@TheNonsenseAdventures 15 күн бұрын

Looks like you bought the right place. I get foxes and their cubs in my garden, also a surprise visit by a badger but I'm outskirts of a town, would be amazing to be as wild as you are!

@gladysklip6984 3 ай бұрын

Hi Simon, I can completely understand that you have to pinch yourself from time to time, you truly life in a (wildlife) paradise what an amazing views! I'm looking forward to your adventures. Take care, greetings from The Netherlands, Gladys

@simoneardley 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Gladys, i feel very lucky to be in a position to nurture and help the land and wildlife to thrive. Thanks for watching 😃👍🏼

@steve_colwill 2 ай бұрын

Best channel on YT at the moment! I was thinking the other day I hope Simon puts another video out soon and you didn’t disappoint, mate. You’ve got some great ideas for the homestead there and the wildlife will be queuing up to get in there. Can’t wait for the next one! 👍🏻

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Steve, kind words indeed. Just trying to mix it up a bit. Thanks for following the channel 👊🏼

@MrJeyjey2707 2 ай бұрын

Great stuff Si! Sparrowhawk too....badgers, foxes, tawny owls...you're going to be busy..👍

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Hopefully mate 📷👌🏼🤞🏼

@royparkes6182 2 ай бұрын

What a great plot of land, so much variety, a wildlife photographers paradise👌 Badgers, Foxes & Raptors! Bloody hell, brilliant.🤛 Love the images of the Bullfinch & the Blue Tit on that reindeer lichen branch, you could sell stills of that.👍 btw - looking very smart in your AB roll neck😎

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Roy, cant beat a good Arthur Beale jumper!!🔥👍🏼

@LundysWildcampBushcraft 2 ай бұрын

Living the dream Simon seeing the badger and fox is great news mate hopefully see some cubs in the future you got plenty work to keep you busy looking forward to seeing what you get done on the next video atvb Jimmy 😎😎👍👍

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Jimmy, yeh mate feel very lucky to have an abundance of wildlife on the doorstep. Need to capture it all on camera now!!😃📷 ATB, Si

@MartinJSmithPhotographyUK 3 ай бұрын

I feel quite tired after all that work you have done Simon. Can't wait for the next video. Thanks for sharing.

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Haha, I've not really started yet Martin. I certainly wont need to join a gym!!😃🤣

@raytaylor3090 3 ай бұрын

well you have been busy Simon, starting to take shape. you already have a great verity of shooting subject with the willow tits, Tawny, fox, Badger and Sparrow hawk , not forgetting all the small birds. You have a dream place. Great to see you out with the camera again Enjoy

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Cheers Ray, early days yet but the place is showing lots of potential. 🤞🏼📷

@andrewgilbertson5356 3 ай бұрын

My wife Gill says leave the slope alone! No levelling off. Great place, wonderful to have badgers and fox.

@joelmontgomery4496 3 ай бұрын

Gill better washing dishes

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Cheers Andrew, still undecided as yet!!

@waynestreet4519 2 ай бұрын

Simon - Simply - Superb.

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Wayne 👍🏼

@pathogan4854 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant work Simon !! Not easy being Lord Ashfordly 😀 absolutely beautiful property and everything your doing is an improvement ! loving these videos but great to see you behind the camera aswell take care man !!

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Cheers Pat and thanks for following the progress 👊🏼

@JohnCooper-jl5nt 3 ай бұрын

So Simon with all the progress you’ve made the workshops and courses will kick off soon😂😂😂 Happy to be a Guinea Pig we can bring our own accommodation if you have space for a caravan 😂😂😂😂 Looks wonderful enjoy.

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Thanks John and thanks for the offer. Once I've retired then a lot more things will be happening.👍🏼

@gordonpearson1265 3 ай бұрын

Great bit of land you've got Simon, brilliant potential for so many projects 👍

@simoneardley 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Gordon

@chrismartin7594 2 ай бұрын

It looks fantastic. I'm going on the Monday with my wallet, lol. I may see you there.

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Nice one Chris, looking forward to it 👍🏼👍🏼

@satcat 3 ай бұрын

Great stuff Simon.. Looks like you are living the Dream,,i wish you well.cheers Den

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Den 👍🏼

@graemeatkinson5180 2 ай бұрын

Just discovered your channel. Absolutely love watching and have binged the videos. The new house looks a dream. Keep the updates coming! 👍

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Nice one Graeme, thanks for supporting the channel 👊🙂

@Fargy86 3 ай бұрын

Ive liked all ur videos in the past but i have to say im loving these most recent ones, its just different from the usual wildlife photography ones out there. Seeing ur new place come together & what types of wildlife you attract i think will be really interesting.

@simoneardley 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for that. Yeh, its good to mix it up a bit. Glad youre enjoying the channel and thanks for watching 👍🏼

@maryjenkins8948 2 ай бұрын

lovely just to watch the view and the wildlife you have seen already and all on your own door step.! The big smile on your face say's it all.

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Mary, yes we feel so at home already 👌🏼

@nickclaytonphotography 2 ай бұрын

Brilliant stuff Simon, looking good bud. You really are living the dream in Wales & not Scotland (just in case you forgot!) 😅 I reckon you’ll easily get red kites down on the strip of land towards the orchard if you throw a few chicken/meat scraps out. Plenty of them in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Look forward to watching your progress. Keep on keeping on! Best, Nick

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Hopefully Nick, maybe theyre a bit pre occupied with breeding at the moment but fingers crossed for the future 👍

@caledonianfoto3728 2 ай бұрын

Mr Fox will love it if you're going to keep some Chickens 😆

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

They'll be locked in every night !!!😃🐔

@user-vn8hm2le3y 2 ай бұрын

Great job, love the channel. Keep up the good work Simon.

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Glad you're enjoying it!!👍🏼👊🏼

@deanseldon5640 3 ай бұрын

Awesome stuff mate. Looking forward to what you get on camera

@simoneardley 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Dean , yeh mate its exciting. Discovering new stuff all the time 📷👀

@LewisRound 3 ай бұрын

This is the kind of place I aspire to have one day, I always really enjoy your Content Simon, you must be my favorite channel on all of YT. You have actually inspired me to go and start my own Wildlife Photography KZfaq Channel a few weeks ago as I see the joy it brings you so thanks for giving me the push to do it I really love it! Keep the amazing videos coming!

@simoneardley 3 ай бұрын

Nice one Lewis, thanks for the comments 👍🏼 Great to have inspired you to have a crack at KZfaq, good luck with it all. ATB, Si 👍🏼🎥📷

@LewisRound 2 ай бұрын

@simoneardley no problem glad the house move has gone well and thanks for visiting the channel, means alot 👍🏻😊

@sue.Holmes1960 3 ай бұрын

Wow, you’ve been busy. Such a difference already and I’m loving your plans. Re the Sparrowhawk, I think it was a female due to colouring, males front barring tends to be more orange and head and back more slate grey. Happy to be told I’m wrong though!

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Sue, I'll take another look. Maybe put the camera closer next time to get a better view 👀👀

@nikonnorm 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant but needs a brew and a few fig biscuits to watch it properly

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

I'll second that!!😆😆☕️

@andrewnoden9117 2 ай бұрын

Hi Simon Great video Hope you may still make me a walking stick 😀 Cheers Andrew in Ottawa A Bolton lad originally Cheers

@lollbell 2 ай бұрын

Hi Si comment together nicely regarding the path i would just dig a path out things are starting to happen but no doubt will take time you are not shy of a bit of graft that's for sure and will look stunning when it is finished all the best Laurence.

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Cheers Laurence, gonna see how it goes with the weather drying up. Will make a decision then !!👍🏼👊🏼

@Terrytheartist 3 ай бұрын

Another great video Simon! I’m bloody knackered just watching all the work being done mate, good to see you behind the lens again, after all it’s what has led you into this journey? a lovely time of the year coming up so I’m looking forward to more streams, best wishes Terry 👍📷🦅

@simoneardley 3 ай бұрын

Nice one Terry, the longer days and nice weather is when the real work begins. Roll on Spring!!👍🏼😃

@GeoffCooper 2 ай бұрын

Great stuff - it's all looking really good. I reckon you'll want to put some protection on the little trees or they'll get munched!

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Cheers Geoff, it was a consideration but there are no Deer or Rabbits in the area so they should be ok. I'll keep my eye on them though. Thanks for watching 👍🏼👊🏼👀

@nigelmorley8092 2 ай бұрын

LIVING THE DREAM !! Looks great Simon...my only bit of advice re hides is take your time building the permanent ones or ideally make them liftable/moveable !! I discovered the hard way how in the summer/autumn the backdrop from your shooting position that is all monotone and great in winter/spring will suddenly throw a big blob of colour or lines into your backdrop when things come into full leaf. (think a Hornbeam tree going a nice orange in autumn.which is what got me from one hide !) Good luck with everything you're doing and if you love doing it it's not really hard work !! :-)

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Nigel, yeh youre right. I'm gonna put up a couple of level platforms and utilise my Monal hides before committing to the permanent locations. Cheers for the tips !!👊🏼

@muddywalters 3 ай бұрын

Great video Simon - living the dream mate and I’m sure I speak for everyone when I say thank you for taking us along. Can’t wait for the next video! Just one thing, that Tit had a pale patch at the base of the beak - Marsh Tit? Keep up the good work mate 👍🏻

@simoneardley 3 ай бұрын

Its a pleasure to bring you all along on the journey. Jury is still out on the bird ID. I'm going to use my Merlin app, apparently their call is the best form of identification. All the best, Si

@chrisgrayson353 2 ай бұрын

Class work!! Love your new location and House ! All da best from a fellow Lancashire lad...Now living in County Kerry 🇮🇪

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Nice one Chris, thanks for watching the films 👀👍🏼

@chrisgrayson353 2 ай бұрын

@@simoneardley inspirational bud...I've learned lots from ya!!!

@gdreading9088 3 ай бұрын

Lovely setting Simon, it will certainly keep you busy . . . loved the sparrow hawk pics.

@simoneardley 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, its a great place. Lovely to see new species arriving with the better weather!!

@paulrawsthorne5963 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful place

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Paul

@alanarmer8069 3 ай бұрын

👍👍👍👍🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌👍👍👍👍

@vincentspratling365 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic place Simon. Great video.

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Thankyou Vincent.

@jamesclifford3401 3 ай бұрын

Hi simon, the homestead taking shape. I'm thinking you could get yourself some water butts, one for your barn/wood shed instead of running back into the stream, you could us it for your veg plot and maybe a shredder to make paths at your barn/wood shed and veg plot areas.

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Cheers James, yeh the butts are a good shout. Undecided yet about the paths but the chipper would be a definite help 👍🏼

@CliveWooton 3 ай бұрын

Morning Simon glad your back on missed your videos looks fantastic. Can't wait to see more !!!! Glad your enjoying your new home .

@simoneardley 3 ай бұрын

Cheers Clive 👍🏼

@9oldfingers349 2 ай бұрын

No reds ? That would make ur day if you hade I bet, Loving this set of videos Simon, I really look forward to the next one,

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Youre not kidding but sadly theyre very thin on the ground in Wales. Thanks for following the series👍🏼

@cloudpandarism2627 2 ай бұрын

i wanna see a hide for birding with a kitchen, bed and whirlpool inside. 🫡 make it happen chop chop! 😅

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Me too!!😂👊

@nigelroberson8911 3 ай бұрын

Coming on a treat Simon. I’ll be at the show on the Monday too. Maybe catch up. Ive no money too because just bought a second Tragopan hide.

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Nice one Nigel, maybe bump into you pal. You cant have too many hides!!🤣👌🏼

@piketaff 3 ай бұрын

Hi Simon great to see all the work you have been doing in such a short time since you moved to Wales. Have you had a look at the woodland trust for trees? I have found them fairly reasonable price wise for Land owners Subsidised tree packs. I bought bear root trees before from another company and found 50"% failed compared to the cell grown ones available from the woodland trust Might be worth a look. Keep up the great work Regards John

@adamjuckesphoto 3 ай бұрын

Amazing Simon. We are hoping to embark on a very similar journey very soon, with our Surrey property now on the market! Great work as always 👌🏻

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Adam, good luck with your move. Are you staying in the same area?

@adamjuckesphoto 2 ай бұрын

@@simoneardley no, probably moving your way! :)

@Rob.1340 3 ай бұрын

Great beginning to the homestead. Feel your pain with the wet weather. Just had a couple of dry days up here. Fantastic that you’re surrounded with wildlife. All the best. 👍📷😎

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Cheers Rob, yeh I got talking to a local farmer and he said its been the wettest Winter that he remembers!! Roll on Spring 🤞🏼👌🏼

@paulbaldwin2290 3 ай бұрын

Excellent Simon really are a grafter 👏great to see your journey think we going to see some great videos! Have retired now?

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Cheers Paul, not yet mate. September I can go !!👌🏼🔥

@jamesbarnes3063 3 ай бұрын

What a beautiful place you have, and to rewind it, what a grand homestead!

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Thanks James 👍🏼

@littlemike50 2 ай бұрын

What can I say, brilliant, you are going to have a fabulous journey there Simon, some nice shots by the way, We have willow tits on an RSPB reserve near us, swell wood near Langport in somerset well known for it's nesting colony of heron's, All the best as always, Mike E nvious,😊...

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Cheers Mike, yeh a nice little bonus having those show up. Need to get some boxes up for em now !!👍🏼

@PLAYmoreUK 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic video Simon - very inspiring - I am looking at setting similar areas up at my Dads - on the hunt for branches/stumps etc to build the platforms and get the hide set up

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Thanks and good luck with the project 👍🏼

@KWTImages 3 ай бұрын

Great to see your progress, what a great project/projects to be able to do in your own garden...👊😊👍

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Cheers Keith, it'll be better when I can finally retire!!😃🤞🏼 I feel very privileged!!

@The58stupot 2 ай бұрын

Brilliant mate just subscribed. Over in Shropshire myself. Keep 'em coming.

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub Stu👍

@cerealkiller4248 3 ай бұрын

Looking great so far, I’m on the south coast below you, we have about an acre backing onto farmland, deer, badger, fox, stoat, grass snake, sparrowhawk, red kite, buzzard , GSW, green woodpecker all regulars in the garden. I’ve got 200 bare root native hedging trees to go in, it’s too wet at present so they’re in a nursery bed awaiting a break in the weather 😢. Really looking forward to following your journey, it’s great having the space, but I spend 4/5 hours a week mowing in the summer………….👀

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Sounds perfect to me, spoilt for choice. So many species and thats not counting the Summer arrivals. Ive just bought a ride on!! Hopefully it'll speed the job up!!👌🏼🤞🏼

@Sw33ty75 3 ай бұрын

You've definitely busy & your vision is coming along nicely. Regards to the slope I personally would put in a levelled path to make life easier for yourself & to stop the ground getting churned up

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, yeh ive nearly been on my backside a few times already !!🤣

@tdfl2007 3 ай бұрын

once again amazing..... & im looking forward a video on bird box building/ making this is something im looking at by using pallet wood.

@simoneardley 3 ай бұрын

Thanks very much, yeh I've considered using pallet wood myself. There's plenty about!!

@paulbirtwhistle3193 3 ай бұрын

Lovely watching it come together

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Cheers Paul 👊🏼

@cloudpandarism2627 2 ай бұрын

subbed to channel for the adventure you are about to start with this new home. 14:10min you underexpose a bit. any special reason for that? i feel overexposing a bit and remove the noise is much easier on a brighter photo than underexposing and then deal with much more noise after pulling up the depths. no? 😮

@rbr6852 3 ай бұрын

Great video. Looking forward to more projects and build videos👍

@user-kk9cw 2 ай бұрын

Great progress Simon, thank you for sharing. Really looking forward to see what you do with the Redstart boxes.

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Cheers, yeh I need to get them knocked up soon and get them in the trees 👍🏼

@user-kk9cw 2 ай бұрын

@@simoneardley Defo going to try and make to the photo and video show this year. Hope to see you there.

@jefffiles9209 2 ай бұрын

Wow, what an amazing setting and versatile landscape you've now got Simon. A lot of work but what's the rush and the opportunities are endless, unlike the money 😊

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Cheers Jeff, youre right there. We'll just take it nice and slowly and see what happens 👀👍🏼

@tomrounding4239 3 ай бұрын

Loved the update :-) looking forward to the next one in anticipation. So much wildlife and future projects, I can see the progress you’ve made in just the two videos. Keep up the hoofing work :-)

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Cheers Tom, oh yeh plenty of hoofing to be done !!💪🏽🤣

@paulburland2260 3 ай бұрын

I feel your excitement Simon, rewilding is so rewarding,love following the progress your making,👍

@simoneardley 3 ай бұрын

Nice one Paul, roll on the better weather eh!!👍🏼😃

@Philsphotos988 3 ай бұрын

Great to see you back Simon and to see how you are cracking on with everything. So much to do but what a fantastic place you have there. Look forward to seeing what's next.

@simoneardley 3 ай бұрын

Cheers Phil, good to have you along on the journey 👍🏼

@SkylarkFields 2 ай бұрын

Amazed at what you have got done already! All looking good. I bet it will be so pretty there when spring fully arrives.

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, yeh we viewed the place initially last Summer and it looked completely different. Surprising how the fine weather changes things.

@sonnydugganphotography 3 ай бұрын

Slowly Coming On Great News On The Fox & Badgers

@simoneardley 3 ай бұрын

Cheers Sonny, yeh it was great to capture them on the trailcams !!👀👌🏼

@christhorpe1966 2 ай бұрын

Brilliant future plans Simon and a lot of hard graft but its turning out to be a wonderful wildlife haven, Really looking forward to your next videos. 👍fantastic 🦡🦊

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Cheers Chris, it'll all be worth it in the end. Seeing results already 👍🏼👀

@JohnTomasella 2 ай бұрын

Do you think you will get dippers on the gorgeous stream you have? Also, before you do a permanent hide, check your background when things are growing. Right now it is perfect but summer the greens may mess with it, maybe.

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Thanks John, yes something to bear in mind. Regarding the dippers, I dont think its big enough unfortunately but we'll get the trailcams out and see what turns up. Thanks for watching 👊🏼👀

@helendavies2742 2 ай бұрын

Living the dream Simon ! Where did you get your tree whips from please ?

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Helen. We got them from the Dingle nursery at Welshpool. Its part of the Derwen Garden Centre nearby.

@joelmontgomery4496 3 ай бұрын

Gill should peel spuds

@user-db5gu1ou8g 3 ай бұрын

Great to see your progress

@Pseagust 3 ай бұрын

What an amazing place you have.

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Phil 👍🏼

@steviebye1 3 ай бұрын

So happy for you Simon. Can't wait to see what other surprises you get. I live on the south coast and was very excited to hear this week that there are discussions going on to reintroduce pine martens to sussex and Kent. That would be wonderful. Can't wait for the next installment of 'the homestead'

@simoneardley 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant Stevie, thats what this country needs. Reintroduction of native species, theres a lot of good people doing some great work out there. Good news for the Red squirrels too, keep the greys down.

@leemanton3169 3 ай бұрын

Another great vlog, fantastic to see your plans coming together and also fantastic to see all the different species on your land and very exciting that you have badgers around. Keep up the great work.

@simoneardley 3 ай бұрын

Cheers Lee, looking forward to getting the camera traps out there!!👍🏼📷

@leemanton3169 3 ай бұрын

@@simoneardley I look forward to seeing what you capture 👍🏻

@alistairboyd5770 3 ай бұрын

Not enough hours in the day for you now, I would imagine. Great to see things moving along for you. All the best from Al.

@simoneardley 3 ай бұрын

Cheers Al 👍🏼

@chriswynne505 3 ай бұрын

Great to see you out and about with the camera fella looks like you have lots of plans and work to do you are one lucky guy

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Cheers Chris, great to get back behind the lens. All be it very briefly!!📷👌🏼

@gingerspoons6078 2 ай бұрын

👊🙏✌️❤️👍❤️✌️🙏👊

@allanternent8862 3 ай бұрын

Good to see U back simon

@simoneardley 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Allan 👍🏼

@TonyH_379 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant!!! Love the new place Simon. 👍👍

@simoneardley 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Tony 👊🏼

@user-qu2yu2iv1w 3 ай бұрын

Hello Simon, your excitement and enthusiasm is clear. Well done for pursuing your dream and well done for pursuing something which is beneficial to us all. Looking forward to the next instalment. JT (previously from Euxton nr Chorley, now a soppy southerner!)

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Cheers JT, people with a bit of land should remember theyre only custodians for a very short time. Its nice to hopefully enhance it, protect and nurture it for the benefit of the critters that are lucky enough to reside there. Me included!!😃👍🏼

@mickcarr5031 3 ай бұрын

defo need that barn roof sorted, sooner rather than later by the looks of it I'd say. keep up the good work Simon. cheers.

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Yeh Mick, its on the list for Summer. Need a good dry spell to tackle that job 🙄👍🏼

@royparkes6182 3 ай бұрын

I’ve been wondering what you’ve been up too with that amazing property you showed us. The enthusiasm in your voice & the anticipation of what you’re planning is just ouzing out of you. What videos we have to look forward to, bagers, foxes, owls & an brillant variety of birds all on your doorstep……….bloody hell, every photographers dream. Thanks for sharing the progress & plans. Cant wait for the next one. Btw just couldn’t believe how many hides you have……..gobsmacked.🤣

@simoneardley 3 ай бұрын

I know Roy, the missus despairs!!🤣 Theyve all got their own use, thanks for watching😃

@eddiesvideos3016 3 ай бұрын

Lovely job simon keep at it I’ll be watching 👌👌🍀

@simoneardley 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Eddie 👀👍🏼

@RickTOutdoorAdventure1969 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant Simon, fantastic that you've got badgers n that Sparrow hawk was a beauty. I was canoeing with a fella whose done a lot of conservation with badgers even to the extent of being trusted enough by them to be climbing all over him n feeding them by hand etc 🙂. Pretty cool. Great film Si. Love the workshop too Atb Rick n Billydog

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Cheers Rick, wow that'd be cool. Yeh saw your insta post, he sounds like an interesting fella. Good that the weathers bucking up a bit. ATB, Si 👍🏼

@boblaird8475 2 ай бұрын

Hi Simon I really apologize for troubling you I know you are busy. But I have had to give up work because of a heart problem and i am struggling with sharpness with my pictures I think it's because of my lens which is a cheap one. At the moment I am saving for a better one I have heard that the 500pf is good plus it's lighter which will be better for my heart is the 500pf really good

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Hi Bob, sorry to hear about your health issues. Regarding the 500pf it is a superb piece of glass. Theres not much more I can say about it that hasn't already been said in all the online reviews. I would certainly recommend it if youre after decent reach but also having the massive weight savings advantages too. A great piece of glass. 👌🏼

@barriewatts127 2 ай бұрын

I might see you in the Photo Show Simon. We’re going the same day. Take your wallet you can get good deals on gear.

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Nice one Barrie, looking forward to it 👍🏼

@peterrudolf6780 2 ай бұрын

Wow, you are really getting things done! I don’t know how you find the time, no wonder you haven’t had the camera out. I know the feeling of that, but I haven’t made anywhere near the progress in nearly three years! BTW, that Reindeer Lichen, really look s great in the photos, we get loads of it here too, I am forever picking up sticks covered in it to make perches, but rarely use them at the moment. Is Reindeer Lichen actually it’s real name?

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Cheers Peter, I get up really early and go to bed really late!!! A good head torch helps too🤣 Yes Reindeer lichen is one of its names amongst many others.

@peterrudolf6780 2 ай бұрын

@@simoneardley 😂 I’m not a morning person! Plus I’m usually too busy feeding dogs cats and a pony!

@JohnFormstone 3 ай бұрын

Now there is a happy man living the dream. Willow tits, badgers etc in the garden, what not to like. The place is looking great mate, Keep up the good work. 👍

@simoneardley 2 ай бұрын

Thanks John, welcome down any time mate with the camera traps. Show me how its done !!😃📷👍🏼