In search of Cranes at RSPB Ham Wall
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Publicado 2024-06-30
RSPB Ham Wall, located in the heart of the Avalon Marshes in Somerset, is a true gem for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. This stunning wetland reserve is renowned for its diverse habitats, including reedbeds, open water, and woodland, which attract an incredible variety of wildlife. It's a particularly significant spot for spotting Cranes, which have been successfully reintroduced to the area.
In this video, we delve deep into the lush landscapes of Ham Wall. I’ll guide you through the picturesque trails, sharing glimpses of the rich biodiversity that calls this place home. We’ll encounter a range of birds and other wildlife, all while keeping our eyes peeled for the elegant Cranes.
With my Nikon Z9 camera in hand, I'll show you my process for capturing these magnificent birds. From the initial scouting to setting up the perfect shot, you'll get an inside look at the techniques and gear I use. I’ll also share tips on wildlife photography and how to make the most of your equipment in challenging outdoor conditions.
Experience the thrill of spotting Cranes, the serene beauty of Ham Wall, and the excitement of capturing stunning wildlife photographs. Whether you're a seasoned photographer or a nature enthusiast, this adventure is sure to inspire you.
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Todos los comentarios (21)
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Great blog, full of great information, and as usual amazing video/stills images....😊😊👊👍
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Cracking video as always Dan, including your clear explanation of modes and settings. RSPB Ham Wall is one of my favourite locations in the UK, along with other sites on the Avalon Marshes, especially in spring or early summer. Mind you, the Starling murmuration in winter isn't bad either! Keep up the excellent work!
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Great tips Dan. Enjoyed the video.
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A good informative video, thank you.
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Another superb video again Dan. Managed to see the Cranes earlier in the year and was fantastic to capture them. Two good sites to visit are RSPB Greylake and Catcott nature reserve, both on the Somerset levels and excellent for winter birds. Rob Arundell.
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Super stuff as ever Dan, great footage of the pair of Bitterns together & always good when you get to see your chosen subject in this case the Cranes. Like yourself, up until this experience for you; I’ve only had glimpses of them from afar; or seen them in flight a long way up. Super stuff, the advice re ‘walk around’ settings & your chosen shooting mode is great too. Like you, & many others I shoot pretty much the same way as you do, & I have quite a few custom functions set up to make changes quickly should I need to. Switching from servo mode to one shot AF for a bird in flight that then perches is really useful & I have assigned that to an easy access button that I don’t need to take my eye away from the viewfinder to press. Someone else has already mentioned it, but there’s a dust spot/smear on your sensor or lens that showed up on some of your video footage towards the end of this vlog. My tip for you: Your camera still has the wrong badge on it 😂 All the best mate! Keep on keeping on. Nick
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Awesome video and a good understanding of the settings which a lot of beginners don't get the knowledge of ! For the weather forecast (which also we need), the best app I use is the one on the iPhone (And I believe the weather on the others is just as accurate).
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What a fabulous day out and the Bittern, pictures wow !!
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Good to hear how you take your shots , how about a video/explain about how you edit your work. Lightroom etc ? . It's always interesting knowing how others get there photography done.
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Such a pleasure to travel with you Dan! Let us all know when BBC Springwatch tap you on the shoulder 😉
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Another great video, Dan. Try over the road from Ham Wall I.e Shapwick - they have a few hides there. It’s one of my local reserves and a few weeks ago was in the Mere Heath hide and the Hobbies were flying across about 30m in front of the hide regularly.
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Your videos go from strength to strength! I particularly enjoy the ones from Ham Wall! Well done getting the bittern and crane!
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Hi Dan I was at hamwall about a month ago lovely site saw plenty of bitterns very helpful with camera settings thanks for the help .Are you going to the bird fair would be great to meet you Clive
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Some great images. That is reserve I must visit. I shoot 95% of the time aperture priority with ISO minimum shutter speed, and auto ISO. The other 5% it will be full manual. I like using ISO minimum shutter speed, as the camera will then automatically increase shutter speed when ISO gets down to 100, rather than over exposing. My minimum shutter speed is usually 1/1000 for mammals, 1/2000 for larger birds or 1/4000 for small fast birds. I may occasionally risk going down to 1/500 if light is poor. Otherwise the camera will automatically slow shutter speed if ISO reaches 12,800 which I do find still fully usable with modern denoising software.
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Great stuff again Dan as always. Always grateful to you for sharing your settings with us. Gives us something to experiment with at the side of our own. 😃👍
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Really enjoyed this return to Ham Wall (for obvious reasons!) - cracking explantions on the exposure triangle too. Smashing! 🙌🏼
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Brilliant also brilliant information on your camera settings and the crane 👍🏻👍🏻
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Hello Dan, sorry bit late putting your video up been away. Martin
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Hey Dan, new here you may told us in a previous video I see you using a Z9 but what lens are you using if you don’t mind me asking?
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Another great video, excellent shots and clear explanations of your technique. Thank you 👍
