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A bit of a re-occuring theme going on here. The weather has scuppered our plans but we've plenty to show you. We've got an exciting new raptor project up at the meadow hide area, we have a wander around the gaff and show you whats in progress and also do the prize draw for the pocket spoon that i carved a couple of weeks ago. Its only a short one this week so grab a brew, put your feet up and enjoy the show!! BUY ME A COFFEE WEBSITE https://buymeacoffee.com/simoneardley TRAGOPAN UK WEBSITE https://tragopan-shop.uk HIDE WEBSITE https://simoneardleyphoto.wordpress.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Get updates or reach out through social media! Instagram: / simoneardleyphotography Facebook: simon eardley photography Hi, I'm Simon Eardley. Welcome to my channel! Wildlife photography doesn't have to be complicated. Join me on my adventures as I try to capture the magic of nature in both photograph and video form. I'll share with you the tips and tricks I've learned along the way, helping you capture the best images possible. I also review the newest and best wildlife photography equipment to help you get the perfect shot, every time. From cameras to lenses to tripods and more, I aim to find the best gear for your needs that won't break the bank. Subscribe now and start taking your wildlife photography to the next level! Check out my channel here: / @simoneardley MY SETUP / GEAR CAMERA GEAR Nikon Z9 mirrorless camera. https://amzn.to/3J73fTG Nikon Z 180-600 5.6-6.3 VR https://amzn.to/423SPO3 Nikon 500mm F4 AF-S ED VR G Ifootage TC9 Fastbowl Tripod https://amzn.to/3ZMDeip Manfrotto 502 AH Video Head. https://amzn.to/3XIyMiI Viltrox 13mm f1.4 STM Nikon Z Mount https://amzn.to/42hxluQ Mindshift Backlight 36L Camera Backpack https://amzn.to/3QSxtvv VLOGGING SETUP DJI Mic Mini https://amzn.to/4tIJIO4 Ulanzi and Coman Zero Y Travel Tripod https://amzn.to/4aqYlhv Nikon Z30 + 16-50mm DX VR Kit https://amzn.to/46e8Ylo DJI Osmo Action 4 Adventure Combo https://amzn.to/4tFP8cB Smatree Selfie Stick Tripod https://amzn.to/4kR68ZE Olight Perun 3 Headtorch. https://amzn.to/4aImFKD Olight Marauder Mini https://amzn.to/4aG0STF Olight Marauder Mini 2 https://amzn.to/3MV34ip Joby Gorillapod https://amzn.to/4qXcrMI Neewer LED lights https://amzn.to/4rZHSGQ Ulanzi 6W LED light https://amzn.to/46hQMas Anker Powerbank https://amzn.to/4kNOTbp DJI Mavic Mini 3 Drone https://amzn.to/40gOyEK CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES Fjallraven Singi Gaiters https://amzn.to/3MI1rEB Meindl Dovre Extreme GTX Boots. https://amzn.to/4aGpoEt Sealskinz Waterproof Socks. https://amzn.to/4rz0Ft0 Leatherman https://amzn.to/40kPyYs 3D camo suit. https://tragopan-shop.uk/products/3d-... Camo Scrim Scarf https://amzn.to/3iUQFfr Foldable Solar charger https://amzn.to/3ZOxqWN Fjallraven Seat Pad https://amzn.to/4rvM5lY Stanley Flask 1.0 L https://amzn.to/3ZItbMq Stanley Flask 1.9L. https://amzn.to/3Oq5Nkm Stanley Food Flask. https://amzn.to/4as7GWn Thermarest Prolite (Regular) https://amzn.to/4tNenK3 GET IN TOUCH Email - simoneardleyphotography@gmail.com

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How we doing folks? This week’s film was proper last minute and, honestly, it’s not gone to plan at all. I’d had ideas of getting out on the Northern Ireland coastline around Groomsport for a bit of wildlife photography (I was really hoping for some cracking drake eider), but the timing were wrong and the weather were horrible—so that just didn’t happen. Instead, I’ve brought you along for a homestead update: a quick look in the polytunnel where Dawn’s been flat out clearing beds, potting up strawberries, and getting us set for tomatoes that have come up on the windowsill while we were away. From there I head up to the meadow hide area and show you the latest tweaks—dropping the buzzard log perch because, let’s be honest, buzzards can be really fickle. I also explain an exciting new little raptor project: I’m trying to improve my chances of getting a clean, unobscured shot of a sparrowhawk by sorting the perch placement (perches make a massive difference to how a photo finishes). I’ve had trail cams running while we’ve been away, so we check in on what’s been visiting—because looking at trail cam footage is like Christmas morning. I finish off with a wander into Shepherd’s Hut progress (cupboards, paint, and a Salamander Hobbit stove arriving next week) and we do the prize draw for the pocket spoon giveaway.

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