Spotted Flycatchers-Making A Simple Standing Blind- BIG ANNOUNCEMENT

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A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to discover a Spotted Flycatcher nesting in the corner of our old polytunnel!! What a result. So we waited and watched and she hatched out all four eggs. This was then a perfect chance to get some close up shots as the parents went about their business feeding their hungry brood. Watch how I explain my method of constructing a simple standing blind to enable me to get some great shots of these beautiful Summer migrants. Also I have a big announcement at the end of the film!!!

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All Comments (21)
  • What a treat to have a Spotted Flycatcher breeding in your garden. Good luck with your new venture, exciting times.
  • Another belting watch Simon and some fabulous video footage of those stunning little flycatchers!!! Top work, all the best Paul. ๐Ÿ‘
  • Nice to meet you in person at the birding fair weekend. I have enjoyed your video uploads over the years. Always a joy when you upload a new video also realy enjoying your homestead blogs. All the best.
  • Hi Simon โ€ฆ. Fantastic footage of one of my favourite summer migrants, now sadly seriously declined to the extent that I don't even record it every year. Spotted Flycatchers nesting in the garden? I'm not jealous at all .... well, maybe a little ๐Ÿคฃ Good news that you are to be Mr Tragopan for the UK ๐Ÿ‘ Richard
  • @GeoffCooper
    Nice one with becoming the UK supplier for Tragopan gear!
  • @CliveWooton
    Excellent video yet again Simon it was a pleasure to meet you at the bird fair on the Friday made my day to chat to you .congrats on the tragopan supplier clive.๐Ÿ‘
  • @pathogan4854
    Brilliant find I thought I got lucky last week at the back of my shed is a fairly thick hedge Thought it was a spotted flycatcher looking back at me turned out to be a juvenile robin !! Loved your simple hide set up ! best of luck Agent Tragapan !!
  • @user-rl5uk4cr2c
    Brilliant video Simon love the spotted flycatcher had some great pictures in the past good luck with your new venture ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป
  • @paulbaldwin2290
    Great video Simon excellent filming really clever well edited a pleasure to watch๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘
  • @glennhunt3595
    May not be the most colourful species on the UK list but feel the whole proportion of the bird just seems right. Sadly in the past was a summer fixture along my local canal do see them on occasions in the wider area but more by chance than design these days. Something to cherish there Simon, just wished I'd have had some decent camera gear all those years ago. Love the vid. mate. ๐Ÿ‘Œ
  • @brownie3609
    Great news regarding Tragopan. A great firm but Brexit has caused some challenges. Of the UK's making and not theirs. Great see a good firm represented by a great bloke. Keep up the good work Simon.๐Ÿ‘
  • @user-ed1qs5ji1v
    Awsome stuff, bet ya glad ya kept that Polly tunnel now eh?
  • @user-kk9cw
    cracking video again thank you for sharing
  • Got the lens cover from u simon at the show was great to meet you with my bud Dan Willis love ur chnl here simon keep up the awesome work take care
  • @leehanley71
    Really enjoyed the video Simon, how great to have them nesting in your garden and the Wagtails ๐Ÿ˜Ž congratulations on your announcement ๐Ÿ“ท
  • Top stuff yet again Simon ๐Ÿ‘ and congratulations on becoming uk supplier for Tragopan/ Simon Eardley creations If you haven't already I think you may need to quite the fire service.....busy busy busy lol ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘Œ