Searching For The UK's Rarest Owl

Simon Eardley
Simon Eardley
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In this video I'm going in search of the UK's rarest owl, the Long-Eared Owl. With just a few thousand breeding pairs this elusive bird can be tricky to find, so the importance of having a circle of photography friends came into play in the creation of this film!

I was told of a location where it may be possible to see and hopefully photograph the Long-Eared Owl. Armed with my trusty Z9 and a thermal scope to help spot them I headed into the woods. Join me as I try to find one of the UK's most beautiful birds of prey.

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コメント (21)
  • @eltwilliams1116
    Bless you Simon for the mention. Otis and I very touched. Made his day😁 Another cracking video. Now we be going out looking for the long eared owl. Only managed to see it once. That scope be a big help for sure. All the best elt and family 👍
  • @oneandonlyjaybee
    I remember back in 2008 my brother in law was driving me down a country lane to a job interview. He suddenly slammed the brakes on and said 'look at that owl'. I looked around expecting it to be a barn or tawny as they were common around the farm. I was looking around the field expecting a fleeting glimpse of a flying owl over the fields, but then I suddenly saw a long eared owl sat proud on a fence post no more than 15 feet from my window. It's eyes burning in the early morning glow. Never seen one since. Fantastic bird
  • @owenparker4120
    Absolutely fantastic Simon. I have photographed Short Eared Owls on a few occasions now but never had the chance to photograph the Long Eared Owl. What a stunning bird it is. Thanks again for a great video 👍👍
  • @chrismartin7594
    Nice to meet you and chat with you on Sunday at the bird fair. Emily said, "You look younger in person lol .
  • @michaelwallwork7482
    What a bird! Some lovely photos and video footage👍. Lovely moment with the young lad, good one Simon. 👏
  • @user-kk9cw
    Cracked vlog again Simon! Already looking forward to the next one. J
  • @edwardrussell5413
    Always a good story and pics, good to see you at BF- dont change anything say/show it as it is :-) . Thx
  • @Harmonrok
    Stunning vids and cracking images. Look forward to the next one. :)
  • @nigelroberson8911
    Awesome work Simon with beautiful birds. Great to meet you at BF. My Tragopan gear arrived today with more in customs to come soon.
  • @stevecolwill9761
    Brilliant! Only ever seen one LEO, such amazing birds with those orange eyes. You’re right about the Pulsar kit, Simon, a real game changer (I have one…😁). All the best.
  • @rachtodd
    Aww Otis’s art work .. such a talented lil chap 👏🏽👏🏽
  • @jvas5871
    Brilliant Simon, thank you, very much enjoyed these images STUNNING!!!! the video as usual brilliant👍
  • @phil23go
    Fantastic video once again, what a treat getting those shots ❤
  • @aynsleycooper365
    Brilliant Simon, thank you, we very much enjoyed these images. Sorry to hear that Rutland was weatherbeaten, wish we'd been there anyway. J&A&B&T
  • @paulbaldwin2290
    Amazing video to watch a real credit to you 👏👏What a beautiful creature 👌keep up the brilliant work Simon! Lucky gloves 😂