You're far too modest Liam! After all, we can't always expect a long eared owl to put on a smoking jacket and pose.. The shot with rainbow alone is worth a look! Nice one Liam. 🌟👍
Yes, I saw a little owl getting driven away by jackdaws in a local park two days back. Perhaps the shorebirds were too preoccupied with feeding to notice the predator?
Doesn't matter that it was a bit grainy, it was still fantastic to see! Years ago, in the middle of the night, I think I saw one on our garage roof! I was half asleep, but the tufts were very obvious. Hope this one is safe and sound now 😊
that was fantastic - thanks for taking us with you on your mini adventure. a sighting still counts as a sighting - blurry or otherwise ;) honestly dude, that footage weren't too bad at all... great work my friend.
Nice one seeing the owl! I've never seen one, but I live in hope lol. Quality of the footage doesn't matter when it's recording a special moment after all mate! Ticked my own lifer yesterday, a bird that's eluded me for many years, a Great Grey Shrike.
Hi Liam, you could never disappoint. We love your work. Gorleston pier is one of my favourite places on the planet. Although we live away now, it's where I grew up. We always visit the pier to look for turnstones, and seals in the 'splashy bit' where the waves meet and kiss on the right-hand side between pier & breaker. Lovely wave splash on wilder days. We always walk 'my beach' from end to end, grab lunch at Jay Jay's, and an ice cream at Dimascio's 😋 I remember the days of the open-air pool and when the sea came up further round the breaker. Also once upon a time you could walk the beach from Gorleston to Lowestoft at the far end Memories 🥰 Take Care Liam especially with that little one bless her 😍
How great. I have never seen seals there before but met a couple of people who watch for seabirds from the end of the pier on my visit and they apparently see quite a lot from there. We used to be able to jump from the jetty into the sea, but it is now completely dry sand. Thanks for sharing your story and thanks for supporting the channel.
A record shot of your first LEO and proof! So all is not lost! Well done and I hope the owl is now in a more sheltered spot with a vole or two in its belly! Have a coffee on me next time you get wind swept!
I didn’t realise we had any long-eared owls left in the UK! Great to learn. One day we might improve our horrifically-depleted wildlife to something approaching Europe. Thanks!
How wonderful, I would love to see this type of owl, a beautiful creature. I see Turnstones now and then in Poole harbour, interesting to watch. Thanks Liam and well done in the weather😊
Hi Liam, did you read my message about the water rail in our garden we live on the north downs in Kent 350 feet above sea level nowhere near the coast or estuary.
Do you have an unusual amount of snails or other food items in the garden? We once had a group of mallards land on the garage and stay a day or two, leaving two eggs on the mossy zone there (neither hatched). The nearest river was a mile away.
@AShotOfWildlife Hi Liam, it was in the garden for three days. It was going around our pond and literally went in for a bath and then stood on the side preening. It was pecking all around the garden eating things I do have a film and a few photos. The pond is netted because of herons but I have it raised about 12 inches off the water, so birds and other animals can use it. Our garden is only small and the water rail was a big surprise.
@paulhowe8420 how fantastic, what a lovely garden visitor. During the beast from the east, a friend of mine showed a photo her mum had taken in her garden of a bittern! They lived in a terrace house in a large town. Sadly it had gone before I could get there.
@@AShotOfWildlifethe bittern must have felt rather puzzled by this new environment 😂. Storms might play a more important role in the dissemination of birds, insects and plants across countries and continents than we realise.
That LE owl must be tired. I guess the storms have been very disruptive to bird life. It’s strange seeing Turnstones on the concrete. I didn’t know that they don’t breed in UK. They’re so common. Are you sure?
Definitely worth a soaking to see such a rare bird to Britain, could it have been on the rocks recovering from a long channel crossing possibly blown offshore in storm from some foreign shore?
We do look out for other birds, obviously, but the seasonal turnstones are the cutest. Should have said never seen a owl though what a corker! Jump from the jetty? Do you mean where it said Danger Keep Off? 🫣🤣 Memories, eh. Talking of which, you brought back some childhood ones when you did the Waterways at Yarmouth, I can remember the original boat rides with strange heads and lit up nursery rhymes along the embankment 😊
I think thats probably the one, the bit thats closest to the beach- lots of people used to do it to be fair. That video was a few years ago now, sadly there hasnt been much wildlife there the last few times I have been there. When I lived in yarmouth I thought there was a lot of wildlife around, now that I am a bit older, I realise just how much wildlife really is in the area- even though a lot of the places I used to visit are now industrial sites or houses.
Yeah, you're right. Lots of people did. It did say danger, keep off, though. 🤣 If you jumped the other side, you wouldn't be here. Don't try it! Also, the River Yar it'self is not very forgiving. You'd be lucky to get out with the current. Getting back to birds, admittedly, we don't see much there, but it's home, so walk it anyway. We usually call in somewhere on the way down like Welney, and as Gorleston is on Suffolk border, often explore wildlife that way too.
Oh dear Liam weather could have been kinder ...but what a find ...well worth the discomfort ❤
The weather blows rare birds in all the time, twitchers love it lol.
Far better quality than the vast majority of my wildlife photos!
Excellent - thank you!
The one little one-legged turnstone hopping about!
You're far too modest Liam! After all, we can't always expect a long eared owl to put on a smoking jacket and pose..
The shot with rainbow alone is worth a look!
Nice one Liam. 🌟👍
What a beautiful day, very dramatic. God that is a rare sight seeing the owl in such an unusual place for it. I would agree worth braving the storm 😁👍
I'm surprised the Owl wasn't get mobbed by the other birds.
Yes, I saw a little owl getting driven away by jackdaws in a local park two days back. Perhaps the shorebirds were too preoccupied with feeding to notice the predator?
Doesn't matter that it was a bit grainy, it was still fantastic to see! Years ago, in the middle of the night, I think I saw one on our garage roof! I was half asleep, but the tufts were very obvious. Hope this one is safe and sound now 😊
that was fantastic - thanks for taking us with you on your mini adventure. a sighting still counts as a sighting - blurry or otherwise ;) honestly dude, that footage weren't too bad at all... great work my friend.
"WOW" Thank you Liam !!!
Thanks
Thank you Tony! That's very kind.
@@AShotOfWildlife No probs!
You went the extra mile and got a result, well done and thanks for the extra info.
Nice one seeing the owl! I've never seen one, but I live in hope lol. Quality of the footage doesn't matter when it's recording a special moment after all mate!
Ticked my own lifer yesterday, a bird that's eluded me for many years, a Great Grey Shrike.
Hi Liam, you could never disappoint. We love your work. Gorleston pier is one of my favourite places on the planet. Although we live away now, it's where I grew up. We always visit the pier to look for turnstones, and seals in the 'splashy bit' where the waves meet and kiss on the right-hand side between pier & breaker. Lovely wave splash on wilder days.
We always walk 'my beach' from end to end, grab lunch at Jay Jay's, and an ice cream at Dimascio's 😋
I remember the days of the open-air pool and when the sea came up further round the breaker. Also once upon a time you could walk the beach from Gorleston to Lowestoft at the far end Memories 🥰
Take Care Liam especially with that little one bless her 😍
How great. I have never seen seals there before but met a couple of people who watch for seabirds from the end of the pier on my visit and they apparently see quite a lot from there. We used to be able to jump from the jetty into the sea, but it is now completely dry sand. Thanks for sharing your story and thanks for supporting the channel.
A record shot of your first LEO and proof! So all is not lost! Well done and I hope the owl is now in a more sheltered spot with a vole or two in its belly! Have a coffee on me next time you get wind swept!
I didn’t realise we had any long-eared owls left in the UK! Great to learn. One day we might improve our horrifically-depleted wildlife to something approaching Europe. Thanks!
Wonderful video. It must have been awesome to see that long eared owl and those other beautiful Turnstones. Thank you ❤🦉
Awesome! Must have been so exciting to see it in person
The things we do for a "tick"! Nice one Liam.
How wonderful, I would love to see this type of owl, a beautiful creature. I see Turnstones now and then in Poole harbour, interesting to watch. Thanks Liam and well done in the weather😊
Just up the road from work. Brilliant footage thank you Liam
Hi Liam fair play to get any footage of that long eared owl I would have done exactly the same ! I think that’s a great sighting & capture! 👍
Good catch 👍🏻🦉
I've been lucky enough to see a couple of LEO over the years 😊 Nice to see them and made up for you
Cracking footage what dedication weather has been absolute rubbish this year thanks for sharing ❤
I've seen Turnstones in Penzance and it's surprisingly how close they sometimes get to you
Great stuff buddy!!!! What a spot!
Liam thanks for a great video
Well spotted.
That's brilliant! (I've never seen one myself but I keep hoping!) 😊
Rather you than me in that weather Liam. 😉 Thanks very much for another interesting vid.
I hadn't realised that long eared owls were so rare. I saw one in Yorkshire about 5 years ago.
Wow thank you . Hope it is okay.
awesome spot! i went on holiday in caster holiday park, near great Yarmoth, when i was around 18, with some friends
I saw one in Savernake Forest about 40 years ago during the winter... beautiful bird, and large...
Great footage!!!
Have to agree with you, never mind the quality, it just had to be done.
Awesome as usual! 👍👍😊
we have one living outside our bedroom window every night . you can borrow this Long-eared owl anytime
Hi Liam, did you read my message about the water rail in our garden we live on the north downs in Kent 350 feet above sea level nowhere near the coast or estuary.
Do you have an unusual amount of snails or other food items in the garden? We once had a group of mallards land on the garage and stay a day or two, leaving two eggs on the mossy zone there (neither hatched). The nearest river was a mile away.
Hi Paul, I did see your message but can't seem to find it again now. How exciting to have one in your garden, did it stay for very long?
@AShotOfWildlife Hi Liam, it was in the garden for three days. It was going around our pond and literally went in for a bath and then stood on the side preening. It was pecking all around the garden eating things I do have a film and a few photos. The pond is netted because of herons but I have it raised about 12 inches off the water, so birds and other animals can use it. Our garden is only small and the water rail was a big surprise.
@paulhowe8420 how fantastic, what a lovely garden visitor. During the beast from the east, a friend of mine showed a photo her mum had taken in her garden of a bittern! They lived in a terrace house in a large town. Sadly it had gone before I could get there.
@@AShotOfWildlifethe bittern must have felt rather puzzled by this new environment 😂. Storms might play a more important role in the dissemination of birds, insects and plants across countries and continents than we realise.
At least you have a record !
Thankyou Liam 👍😊
There are Turnstones at Oulton Broad
Brilliant 👏 😊
You look really cold Liam x
Maybe next time! Hope you are safe this storm season.
Well i think that you went down to a stormy wet pier to see a Long Eared Owl on a windy Wednesday, so i don't have to.
Double bonus well done you. 👍🐝😎
That LE owl must be tired. I guess the storms have been very disruptive to bird life. It’s strange seeing Turnstones on the concrete. I didn’t know that they don’t breed in UK. They’re so common. Are you sure?
Definitely worth a soaking to see such a rare bird to Britain, could it have been on the rocks recovering from a long channel crossing possibly blown offshore in storm from some foreign shore?
Fabulous rainbow 🌈 😂
Hope the owl found a better spot to settle.
Bang on 👍🏼👊🏼🍺🦉
Cracking
I’ve never seen one in the wild so any footage is good footage no need to apologise 😊
Probably could of picked a sunny day to do that
Nice one m8 🫡✌️
❤👌🫡
Any picture of a lifer is a good one!
We do look out for other birds, obviously, but the seasonal turnstones are the cutest. Should have said never seen a owl though what a corker! Jump from the jetty? Do you mean where it said Danger Keep Off? 🫣🤣 Memories, eh. Talking of which, you brought back some childhood ones when you did the Waterways at Yarmouth, I can remember the original boat rides with strange heads and lit up nursery rhymes along the embankment 😊
I think thats probably the one, the bit thats closest to the beach- lots of people used to do it to be fair. That video was a few years ago now, sadly there hasnt been much wildlife there the last few times I have been there. When I lived in yarmouth I thought there was a lot of wildlife around, now that I am a bit older, I realise just how much wildlife really is in the area- even though a lot of the places I used to visit are now industrial sites or houses.
Yeah, you're right. Lots of people did. It did say danger, keep off, though. 🤣 If you jumped the other side, you wouldn't be here. Don't try it! Also, the River Yar it'self is not very forgiving. You'd be lucky to get out with the current. Getting back to birds, admittedly, we don't see much there, but it's home, so walk it anyway. We usually call in somewhere on the way down like Welney, and as Gorleston is on Suffolk border, often explore wildlife that way too.