I love shorebirds as well and this video really inspires me to get out and do more with them. I love your approach of scouting out a location and being prepared with either a blind, or in this case, appropriate clothing and then coming back and getting the shots. All of these have been so helpful and inspiring. And of course your photos are extraordinary. Please keep them coming as you have time. (And I loved your book).
Incredibly informative video. Enjoyed it. Never heard of a Ground Pod, definitely food for thought. Wondering if you used the Z9 to video the flying Sanderlings. Will look at your other videos as well. Take Care and Stay Safe, Dale
Muy buenas Gerrit, un saludo desde Asturias norte de España. Las aves playeras son mis predilectas y para serte sincero disfruto con el simple hecho de verlas en acción. Una de las cosas más importantes cuando trabajo en este medio es la protección del equipo con fundas adecuadas y lo más importante saber como está el mar y la hora de la subida o bajada de la marea. La vestimenta que normalmente me pongo cuando trabajo en este medio es un traje de neopreno de tres milímetros, me protege del frio y de las rozaduras de la arena y las piedras. Estoy de acuerdo contigo en lo machacado que te queda el cuerpo con estas sesiones, sobre todo las cervicales. Por lo demás creo que es un tipo de fotografía que representa todo un reto para cualquier fotógrafo que quiera reptar un poco. Por supuesto que el mejor punto de vista es tumbado en el suelo y reptando, sin prisa y tomando todo el tiempo necesario. En estos momentos estoy en pleno proceso de un trabajo sobre este tipo de aves aquí en la costa cantábrica. Un vídeo magnífico y unas fotos increíbles. Un saludo.
Wonderful video Gerrit. Where I'm living in Thailand we get Sanderlings and exotic stuff such as the occasional Spoon-billed Sandpiper. Often see some in full or partial breeding plumage birds in March when they start feeding up before heading back to Siberia. Its also the hottest time of the year with cloudless skies and 35C plus and hotter on the sand. Lots of heat haze and sunburn to contend with.
Yes, heat shimmer is tough to deal with at times. I’ve got some heat shimmery stuff of Spoon-billed Sand from hot mudflats in Myanmar similar to where you are. Thanks for the note!
Beautifully done video Gerrit, wish you were on more YT s. I feel your sore abs, I am 62 but soul is young. Loving my z8 w Z 180-600 .Keep it going and thanks for your contribution s across the board,Alan Nova Scotia
Terrific video, Gerrit! Your ability to teach, photograph, and inform is so much appreciated! Please continue the great work that you do for the endangered avians, and continued good luck for the future.
I live in the UK and had the same goal last year, I got extremely lucky and found a small group of 5 on a local beach. The downside was the one who was in full summer plumage was shy and hid behind the others 😂 For this year and possibly next I've set myself the goal of photographing Red necked Phalarope and Red throated Divers 😅
Love your videos! I made a diy skimmer pod in winter but did not get the chance to use it that much so far. Super keen on doing this kind of photography hopefully in the autumn migration though!! 🤞🤞🤞
Excellent stuff. When I used to shoot landscapes at the coast I usually did it on off-shore flow. Not just because the wave spray makes the photos so nice, but I simply don't like the salt air on my gear and when you have an off-shore flow you don't get that. I have to wonder how that might impact shore bird photography, if it does and how much.
I always hit the like button 👍 before I watch your videos, and at the end of the video I wish I could hit the like 👍 button again! Thank you for your efforts and for creating such great content, which includes great knowledge, insights and experience! Always grateful for your work!
These images are 🔥❤️🔥🙌🏼 stunning! ✨🏆✨ 😍 i saw that little wave rolling in and im saying wave coming wave coming at the tv 😄😄 but you didn’t hear me 😅😉 truly enjoyed watching this, i got a link to this vid via email from Tragopan Blind that i subscribed to awhile back. Happy i clicked on it!! Sub’d ya here at YT too looking forward to viewing more of your work 🙏🏼🫵🏼
Omgosh! Anyone else yell at the tv “The water! the water!!” when the little wave came in? 😂
😂😂😂
Ahhh...shorebirds. My favorites :) Great video Gerrit!
Thanks, Trond!
Omg, I always love watching these kind of birds scurry back-and-forth on the sand.
I love shorebirds as well and this video really inspires me to get out and do more with them. I love your approach of scouting out a location and being prepared with either a blind, or in this case, appropriate clothing and then coming back and getting the shots. All of these have been so helpful and inspiring. And of course your photos are extraordinary. Please keep them coming as you have time. (And I loved your book).
Awesome! Thank you!
Love this video and the little sandpipers. So beautiful ❤
Thank you so much!
This is really incredible. I am so happy I stumbled across this video. Thanks for making this! Great footage and incredible stills!
Thanks for watching!
Incredibly informative video. Enjoyed it. Never heard of a Ground Pod, definitely food for thought. Wondering if you used the Z9 to video the flying Sanderlings. Will look at your other videos as well. Take Care and Stay Safe, Dale
Thanks, Dale. Yes, all of the bird stuff was filmed on a Nikon Z9.
Haha,loved the little tsunami at the end,been there,done that!
It’s hard not to get distracted :)
Thanks for the tips, I was shooting this weekend and wish I had seen this before. Great info
Glad to hear it Get back out there!
Amazing shots.
Glad you enjoyed it
Wonderful video. Thanks for showing us how you do it.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for sharing your experience. You captured some beautiful images.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Extraordinarily professional and informative, thank you so much!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanx for sharing this Gerrit....
Thanks for watching!
Great video! Thanks a lot for all the inspiring photos and tips!
Glad it was helpful!
I’m glad RUclips suggested your video. I enjoyed it a lot and learned a lot too!! Wonderful photos!!!
Super, thanks for watching
That was fun! Great stuff Gerrit
Thanks Brian!
Just fopund your video and really loved your photographs.
Awesome, thank you!
Muy buenas Gerrit, un saludo desde Asturias norte de España. Las aves playeras son mis predilectas y para serte sincero disfruto con el simple hecho de verlas en acción. Una de las cosas más importantes cuando trabajo en este medio es la protección del equipo con fundas adecuadas y lo más importante saber como está el mar y la hora de la subida o bajada de la marea. La vestimenta que normalmente me pongo cuando trabajo en este medio es un traje de neopreno de tres milímetros, me protege del frio y de las rozaduras de la arena y las piedras. Estoy de acuerdo contigo en lo machacado que te queda el cuerpo con estas sesiones, sobre todo las cervicales. Por lo demás creo que es un tipo de fotografía que representa todo un reto para cualquier fotógrafo que quiera reptar un poco. Por supuesto que el mejor punto de vista es tumbado en el suelo y reptando, sin prisa y tomando todo el tiempo necesario. En estos momentos estoy en pleno proceso de un trabajo sobre este tipo de aves aquí en la costa cantábrica. Un vídeo magnífico y unas fotos increíbles. Un saludo.
¡Muchas gracias Abel! Sí, el conocimiento de las mareas es muy útil. ¡Buena suerte y gracias por las amables palabras sobre el vídeo!
Very fine images!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you! Cheers!
Great video again Gerrit, really enjoyed it👍. Thanks again for sharing!
My pleasure!
So nice!
Thank you! Cheers!
Thank you for sharing your techniques and giving these beautiful birds the respect they deserve! I always learn so much from every video you do.
Thank you very much. Much appreciated!
Loved this video. Thanks!
Thank you!
Wonderful video Gerrit. Where I'm living in Thailand we get Sanderlings and exotic stuff such as the occasional Spoon-billed Sandpiper. Often see some in full or partial breeding plumage birds in March when they start feeding up before heading back to Siberia. Its also the hottest time of the year with cloudless skies and 35C plus and hotter on the sand. Lots of heat haze and sunburn to contend with.
Yes, heat shimmer is tough to deal with at times. I’ve got some heat shimmery stuff of Spoon-billed Sand from hot mudflats in Myanmar similar to where you are. Thanks for the note!
as, usual Garrit great work. nice video here in Ontario Canada we got some great sessions with them this year also
Great to hear! Thanks.
Beautifully done video Gerrit, wish you were on more YT s. I feel your sore abs, I am 62 but soul is young. Loving my z8 w Z 180-600 .Keep it going and thanks for your contribution s across the board,Alan Nova Scotia
Very much appreciated. Thank you!
Terrific video, Gerrit! Your ability to teach, photograph, and inform is so much appreciated! Please continue the great work that you do for the endangered avians, and continued good luck for the future.
Very much appreciated, Tom. Thank you!
Excellent video and images. Thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it
I live in the UK and had the same goal last year, I got extremely lucky and found a small group of 5 on a local beach. The downside was the one who was in full summer plumage was shy and hid behind the others 😂
For this year and possibly next I've set myself the goal of photographing Red necked Phalarope and Red throated Divers 😅
I had a few Red-necked Phalaropes land on the beach but the footage didn’t make it in. I always neglect to do enough with them! Good luck!
They're a real joy to watch and photograph aren't they. Great tutorial on approach, equipment etc. Don't think you missed anything here. 👍
Many thanks!
Love your videos! I made a diy skimmer pod in winter but did not get the chance to use it that much so far. Super keen on doing this kind of photography hopefully in the autumn migration though!! 🤞🤞🤞
Thank you and good luck!
Great video. Fantastic work.
Thank you!
Very nice video a job “well done” very smooth and relaxing
Thank you!
Stunning content as always. ❤
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!
Excellent stuff. When I used to shoot landscapes at the coast I usually did it on off-shore flow. Not just because the wave spray makes the photos so nice, but I simply don't like the salt air on my gear and when you have an off-shore flow you don't get that. I have to wonder how that might impact shore bird photography, if it does and how much.
Probably not much of a the birds but definitely on the camera gear. Good note and thing to remember!
Very enjoyable and informative. I noticed black spots on a few them. Is that oil?
I didn’t notice anything. May just be part of them molting into darker breeding plumage you are seeing?
Great video, thanks. If you could please add the name of shorebird on the screen that would be very helpful.
His name is Steve and he’s a Sanderling.
I always hit the like button 👍 before I watch your videos, and at the end of the video I wish I could hit the like 👍 button again!
Thank you for your efforts and for creating such great content, which includes great knowledge, insights and experience!
Always grateful for your work!
I appreciate that! Thank you!
These images are 🔥❤️🔥🙌🏼 stunning! ✨🏆✨ 😍
i saw that little wave rolling in and im saying wave coming wave coming at the tv 😄😄 but you didn’t hear me 😅😉
truly enjoyed watching this, i got a link to this vid via email from Tragopan Blind that i subscribed to awhile back.
Happy i clicked on it!! Sub’d ya here at YT too
looking forward to viewing more of your work 🙏🏼🫵🏼
Thank you so much 😀