What a great spot. I've never seen a Little Owl let alone photograph one. I have a spot here in Brisbane where a pair of Powerful Owls have bred successfully over the last three years. Love these hide videos. 👍

@danwillis_photography

2 ай бұрын

Thanks very much John, never heard of Powerful Owls (just looked them up) but they sound amazing. Appreciate your continued support mate 👍🏻

Hi Dan. Really enjoy watching your channel your videos are amazing and so professionally created. Thank you for sharing your amazing images and video with us. Keep up the good work. Matey.

@danwillis_photography

14 күн бұрын

Thanks very much John I really appreciate it mate 👍🏻

Wonderful hide and wonderful video! Owls are such cool animals. I have them in my back yard, but I never see them. I only find the remnants of what they regurgitate and their scat on the ground under the tree. Thanks for sharing your trips with us!

@danwillis_photography

5 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Jon, have you not considered getting a trail camera to capture what is visiting your back yard? It would be cool to see 👍🏻

Great video again Dan, heading up to the little owls with Paul soon, really looking forward to it 👍

@danwillis_photography

Ай бұрын

Thanks very much Ben, I'm sure you will have a fantastic time with Paul. Please pass on my regards to him 👍🏻

Cheers Dan, great images. All the best. 👍📷😎

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Rob, appreciated as always mate 👍🏻

Smashing, it's ironic, worked all those years with the birds of prey but hardly took any photos as was busy with daily clearing maintenance and fly displays. We did photographic days but was very intense setting up for still shots and flying, we had all sorts of chick's that were hand reared plus 7 or 8 week old parent reared , so missed out on photo opportunities .Thankfully I am able to enjoy your great videos and photos, not forgetting your dad's, absolutely wonderful cheers Derek 👍

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Derek for sharing your experiences working with some of the best animals on the planet, I can only imagine how fulfilling that must have been as a job. Thanks for your continued support mate, all the best 👍🏻

One Of My Favourites To Photograph Dan Love Little Owls Such Great Little Characters, Great Video And Photos Mate

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

Cheers Sonny, I have to admit that they are one of my favourites too mate. Bags of character and attitude in a gorgeous little bird. All the best mate 👍🏻

Nice photos and great video!

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

Thanks very much, really appreciate it 👍🏻

Got some cracking shots! Light was a bit pish when I was there but it was still nice to see the wee ones out and about.

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

Thanks very much, I think I dropped very lucky with the weather as it was awful following days. All the best 👍🏻

Another great video Dan. I’ve photographed Little Owls at a small hide over in North Wales run by Gary Jones and a guy called Alan. Also really good venue. Let me know if you’ve not been there. Always love photographing them as they can be so comical with them facial expressions. 😃

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for this Ian, I’ve not been to this hide but know of Gary Jones so definitely something I will look into 👍🏻

@ianwilsonwildlifephotography

10 ай бұрын

No worries Dan. Do have Gary’s contact details if you want them for future.

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

@@ianwilsonwildlifephotography my email is dannwillis79@gmail.com if you don’t mind sharing his details 👍🏻

@ianwilsonwildlifephotography

10 ай бұрын

@@danwillis_photography No worries Dan will come back to you with them. 👍

Dan, you do not disappoint with your photography another fantastic video enjoy seeing different types to what we see in Australia

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

Thanks very much to you both, it’s great to get comments from people from other countries I really appreciate it 👍🏻

Great video Dan, we have 3 ospreys just about to fledge at the Loch, best time to see all 5 is in the next couple of weeks m8, cheers.

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

I’ve been keeping an eye on the progress of your Ospreys via your Facebook page, it’s absolutely fantastic to see them doing so well. All the best mate 👍🏻

Great video Dan with excellent photos and videos. I love Little Owls and I'm fortunate to have access to them on private land, we often go and watch them.

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment I really appreciate it. I used to watch a pair very close to where I live but they survive a particularly harsh winter and that was the last Pops and me have seen of them round here. Very lucky to have a permission to watch them on private land. All the best 👍🏻

Fantastic photos again Dan , absolutely love little owls , they always have a look of attitude 👏

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

Cheers Stephen, totally agree with you. What little owls lack with size they certainly make up for with attitude 😂 All the best 👍🏻

Awesome

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Eric 👍🏻

Fabulous video Dan, what an experience to see them fledge. 👍

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

It was an incredible experience Laurence, thanks very much for dropping me a comment it’s always appreciated 👍🏻

Bonjour,merci pour le partage de ces magnifiques petites chouettes Bien le studio 👍 Vidéo superbe A bientôt Vous donnez quoi niveau nourriture, on dirait des vers de farine, merci

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

Merci pour votre commentaire et votre soutien continu. C'est très apprécié. Tous mes vœux 👍🏻

nice photos

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

Thanks very much 👍🏻

Another great video Dan, thank you for the time you put into these. I know you've been to the Dingle for the Red squirrels but have you visited the Spinnies Aberogwen Nature Reserve near Bangor?

@danwillis_photography

3 күн бұрын

Thanks very much for your response I really appreciate it. I haven’t been to Spinnies Aberogwen Nature reserve but I will definitely be looking into it, thanks for the suggestion 👍🏻

Great video, thanks so much for sharing your experience. Beautiful images!!

@danwillis_photography

9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Patty, always appreciate your comments 😊

Brilliant stuff Dan, love little owls, one for my bucket list!! 👍

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

Cheers Andy. If you love little owls I can thoroughly recommend Paul’s setup. He puts loads of time and effort into getting this just right and the results speak for themselves. All the best mate 👍🏻

Cracking video Dan, glad you enjoyed my Little Owls and hopefully one we will eventually meet up

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

Cheers Paul, it’s a pleasure to create content in fantastic hides like yours mate. Appreciate all the hard work that goes into getting these setup as well as they are 👍🏻

After your red squirrel film my wife bought me a one to one with Paul which I did in May great red squirrel images obtained. Highly recommended. Great film Dan.

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment John. Paul is a fantastic photographer and I am not surprised that you got some great images. All the best 👍🏻

I would love it if you do / show us a harvest mice photography workshop! We have heard from them, but can´t really imagine how it works... We might joining one in our UK trip next year.

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

That’s a great suggestion, watch this space. Thank you 👍🏻

Come visit Dyke Marsh in Virginia USA and Huntley Meadows park VA great birding for owls and Bald eagles especially in the spring March to May for Dyke Marsh.

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

I would love to visit the the USA, the wildlife over there is insane 👍🏻

gorgeous images absolutely stunning, great job Dan.

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

Thanks very much for your comment Joao and your continued support, it’s really appreciated 👍🏻

Another fabulous experience. I noticed the cam cover on your camera is also becoming very experienced 😆. Still, hardly surprising when you've taken 4000 images in half a day. Great images again as well as video footage. Keep up the good work.

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

Thanks very much for your comment and continued support Phil I appreciate it. All the best 👍🏻

Another great video Dan with more superb images.

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

Thanks David, always appreciate your comment and support. All the best 👍🏻

Great video Dan. I don’t know if you know this but if you see a little owl at night shining a torch it has really bright eyes and if it’s on the ground if you keep the torch on it you can walk right up to them. Done it all the time as kids on the farm.

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing that Bob, I had no idea that you could do that. Appreciate the comment 👍🏻

Hello Dan good vidéo and the pictures in fly are fantastic

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

merci beaucoup Jean Louis, j'apprécie toujours vos commentaires. Tous mes vœux 👍🏻

Another great video Dan - enjoying your channel and seeing some great locations.

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

Thanks very much for your kind words, appreciate it 👍🏻

Thanks for the great content and pictures👍

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment Jürgen, really appreciate it 👍🏻

Superb!!! What more need I say...RH

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Richard, really appreciate your comment and support 👍🏻

Fabulous images! These owls closely resemble the burrowing owls here in the United States. They are a lifer bird for me. I hope to go on tour next spring and get my first photos of them.

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment Freeman. I have seen photographs of the burrowing owls and they look an incredible little bird and one I would love to get the chance to photograph. I hope your tour next spring gets you the results. All the best 👍🏻

I loved the experience and got a number of shots I was pleased with ( not in your league but I’m fairly new to wildlife photography). Inspirational as ever Dan.

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Clive, glad the video was helpful and you achieved some great shots yourself. All the best 👍🏻

Wow

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

Thanks very much 👍🏻

Stunning Dan thank you for your work and time to bring us these great videos. Never know might see you around the Peak District I visit a lot with the camera .

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

Cheers Rob, appreciate your comment. If you do see me out and about, please do come and say hello to me or Pops. We always enjoy a chat with likeminded people. All the best 👍🏻

Brilliant, as always mate 👍🏻

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Craig, very much appreciated as always 👍🏻

Good video that Dan. Check out Yorkshire photography hides near Bradford. Charlie’s hide has kestrels in pretty much all the time, and they are expecting this years youngsters any day now.

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

Cheers Dave, I’ve looked at these before, especially as they are not a million miles away from me. The promise of youngsters is also a winner, thanks very much mate. All the best 👍🏻

Great video again Dan, I would recommend a few Pine Marten hides, try Penny Hedge early next year when they are in their winter coats

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your response, you are the second person to recommend Penny Hedge so I’m definitely going to give it a try. Thanks again, all the best 👍🏻

@KarlWellerPhoto

10 ай бұрын

When you do, make sure you choose the Shortbread - Mark and Sue are amazing hosts, you won’t be disappointed. Is there anyway to send you a PM on some other things to look out for in the area?

If you want to photograph Kestrels check out Pool Bridge Farm near York.There are 2 hides you can use and you don't have to share with other photographers.Great place has a camp site and cafe.

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation Kevin, sounds like a great place to try 👍🏻

Come off it Dan, never heard of Little Owls? You Northerners need to get out more mate! 😂 We have loads of them down here in East Anglia, probably our commonest owl species. Cracking vlog as always mate, some lovely images & video footage & I always enjoy your content. With regards to places to visit, I know of lots that I don’t think you have visited yet. I will DM you on Insta or FB & give you a few suggestions, maybe even meet up with you at one of them…. Keep on keeping on mate! Best, Nick

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 love your comment mate, nothing like a bit of north / south banter 😂. Appreciate it if you drop me some suggestions and I would definitely be up for meeting up on a location Nick, think it would be a right giggle 👍🏻 All the best mate

@nickclaytonphotography

10 ай бұрын

@@danwillis_photography Oh there’s no doubt about it, you gotta have a giggle or two! 🤣🤣🤣 I will DM you mate 👍

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

@@nickclaytonphotography cheers fella 👍🏻

have you tried poole bridge farm , yorkshire. kestrel and woodland hides .

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

Thanks

Have you got any other social media we can follow you on? Love the content

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

Thanks very much for your comment. I’m on Insta danwillis_photography and threads with the same name. Finally I’m on Vero although not as active as I should be 👍🏻

What food is in the tuppers?

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

It’s mealworms, the little owls seemed to love them 👍🏻

have you tried poole bridge farm , yorkshire. kestrel and woodland hides .

@danwillis_photography

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment and suggestion. Several people have suggested this place so I will definitely be giving it a try. All the best 👍🏻