I seen my first Eiders in person today. I stumbled upon your video while doing research on them. Great video! I love your set up. What a great idea with the bungy!
@@MikeLaneFRPS Thanks so much! I went back the next day with D5500 300mm and got my first pics of them. Which blows my 'seen then captured' record out of the water. I had to wait a whole year before I got to capture a hooded merganser. Rhode Island, USA
I love eiders! I worked in the largest common eider colony in the Canadian Arctic (East Bay Island) and studied polar bear-eider predator-prey ecology.
That was wonderful. I've spent many a happy hour at Seahouses, although not for a while now. I must make the effort to go back. Eiders are magnificent birds. I seem to remember someone comparing the drake's call to the late great comedian Frankie Howerd when he pretended to be shocked by something.
Excellent video and information. I loved your photos at the end! I have been there to get on a boat to the islands, next time I will hang around the beach as well. I got photographs of Eider and waders from a beach a little way down the coast. Thank you for sharing.
Riveting Mike, I have the Sony A9 with 1.4x and 200 600 and get similar results sometimes hahaha I love your stuff, no nonsense and excellent every time, the best on RUclips by far. There is a very similar place in Hartlepool to find exactly the same birds and Purple Sandpiper. Keep it up Mike and Thank You.
When I was on the Farnes I literally sat just a foot away from a female eider incubating. They swim with the young ones back to the mainland because they're dager, away from predators. The group I was with saw 2 mums coming into the harbour. Only saw one male, but it was high tide. I would love to go back, and I will remember what you said about the low tide and rocks at the ramp. Thank you so much for sharing.
Hi David, Maybe I am missing a bit out. Let me know if there is something specific you want to know. I was using the Sony A1, 200-600mm zoom. I mention clear image zoom, which is a lossless digital zoom, which I use mainly for video use.
Hi, Mike, your video is so beautiful! I am into bird photography, seriously , by acquiring the Sony A1 three month ago. And I had also the Sony 200 -600 and the 2xTC. I am also doing things to improve the resistance to lens vibration. You had a small pillar at the front of your long base plate. Does it work wonders? I had something similar in my system, but my technique has yet to justify its presence.
I have been trying similar videos using a Canon R5 and 100-500. There’s no digital zoom like the Sony but shooting in 8k with extenders does give a a huge reach. My problem, like you mentioned, is shaky footage. I will certainly try the Bungee tip, I was in a wooden public bird hide but it was rubbish because the hide moves a little as people walk around. Very interesting to experiment with video because I have always been a stills shooter before
Enhorabuena por el vídeo Mike, la fotografía de los Limícolas o aves playeras como las soles llamar es una disciplina que me apasiona y con la que más me identifico. Aquí en la costa de Asturias-España suelo trabajar este tipo de aves, en estos momentos tenemos a los correlimos oscuros Calidris maritima, son todo un reto para el fotógrafo pues tienen la costumbre de alimentarse en los rompientes. Un saludo
Really enjoyed your photography and learning more about the eider. It seemed to me that I noticed a claw on the back of the eiders' feet, similar to a muscovy duck. The wild muscovy duck nests in holes in trees and I assume the claw makes it easier to hang on to a tree limb. Would the eider have a similar need for such a claw?
I am not seeing a difference between the 2x and 1.4. Both degrade the image slightly, but you need to look at both images side by side to see it. Look at one image in isolation and you would be hard pressed to say whether an extender was fitted.
@@MikeLaneFRPS Mike please notice that clear image zoom in video is kindda different from photo. In photography I see almost no point as it's like cropping in post.But in photography it's a win win as it gives you the exact 4k file with almost no quality loss. And that's cause a 4k file needs only 8mp and as far as you have much more megapixels then camera still able to give you a clean 4k quality even after cropping some parts of the sensor. The trade-off is it doesn't work in high fps modes as far as I know. But it's a great feature for videography in Sony cameras for almost a decade now.
@@MikeLaneFRPS I've seen them come up with Sea Urchins in a harbour and started thinking about how a cooked shrimp/prawn might look in their beak. Nothing realistic, just the effect of that red in their beak.
Im so jelly, I've been planning to go to this place for years, but our new "friend" stopped me. Are there waders in June as well? Do you happen to have experience with photographing terns on the beach next to the town (Annstead Reserve)?
I am not local to Seahouses, but my expectations in June would be Oystercatchers, Redshank and Ringed plovers. Curlew sandpiper no and Dunlin probably no. The waders will be outnumbered by holiday makers with buckets and spades who might frustrate you a little. Terns, including Rosette, do get photographed on various beaches south of Seahouses down to St Marys Island. I would not describe anywhere as reliable though.
I was almost decided for going with Olympus glass for wildlife and now I'm stuck. Unfortunately Sony bodies are not at my pricepoint. BTW it's a shame that we don't have a channel covering bird photography in such a details for the environment in the country where I live.
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I seen my first Eiders in person today. I stumbled upon your video while doing research on them. Great video! I love your set up. What a great idea with the bungy!
Welcome aboard!
@@MikeLaneFRPS Thanks so much! I went back the next day with D5500 300mm and got my first pics of them. Which blows my 'seen then captured' record out of the water. I had to wait a whole year before I got to capture a hooded merganser. Rhode Island, USA
Beautiful video and pictures. Awesome narration.
Came for the funny sound they make, stayed for actual very well produced and underrated content
Yes it is a wonderful sound.
Another great video Mike
Excellent photography of the Eiders. Using the bungee cord on the panhandle of the tripod is something I will have to try out. Thank you for sharing.
Great Video, thank you. Greetings from Germany
Thank you.
Great video Mike.
great film mike
You'd swear one was watching those BBC Earth shows. Super quality stuff.
Thanks Mike
Love those Eider Ducks. Their call is so comical and unique.
I fed 13 eider on the beach by the harbour today. They're lovely!
There is something relaxing and satisfying about getting out and using the zoom to capture objects from a distance.
Good video Mike, thank you. Can't wait until spring starts.
Thanks you for this, great variety of birds. Not bad for an 89 year old 😉
Great video Mike!! Amazing still photos from past years as well! That curlew photo is stunning!!
I love eiders! I worked in the largest common eider colony in the Canadian Arctic (East Bay Island) and studied polar bear-eider predator-prey ecology.
Love Eider ducks a great spot here lovely action awesome !
That was wonderful. I've spent many a happy hour at Seahouses, although not for a while now. I must make the effort to go back. Eiders are magnificent birds. I seem to remember someone comparing the drake's call to the late great comedian Frankie Howerd when he pretended to be shocked by something.
So basically the male gets his end away and cries “Woo hoo! afterwards 😆 brilliant. Great footage Mike
Really appreciate all the effort and tips that you put into making these videos.. Great job.. Already looking forward to the next one..
Beautiful photography and great video
Such a nice video and informative.
Awesome video. Great balance of great video of the birds, and the narration of technique. Thank you.
Great stuff! Those ducks sound happy! Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful photography as always x
Excellent video and information. I loved your photos at the end! I have been there to get on a boat to the islands, next time I will hang around the beach as well. I got photographs of Eider and waders from a beach a little way down the coast. Thank you for sharing.
Riveting Mike, I have the Sony A9 with 1.4x and 200 600 and get similar results sometimes hahaha I love your stuff, no nonsense and excellent every time, the best on RUclips by far. There is a very similar place in Hartlepool to find exactly the same birds and Purple Sandpiper. Keep it up Mike and Thank You.
Wonderful. Delighted to see this. Haven't had the pleasure of seeing or hearing Eiders before.
I really enjoyed this, thanks!
When I was on the Farnes I literally sat just a foot away from a female eider incubating. They swim with the young ones back to the mainland because they're dager, away from predators. The group I was with saw 2 mums coming into the harbour. Only saw one male, but it was high tide. I would love to go back, and I will remember what you said about the low tide and rocks at the ramp. Thank you so much for sharing.
Very nice
Loved this one Mike, especially as we’ve got a few days booked to do exactly this in March, looking forward to it even more now!
Can you explain the set up again Mike. Great video 😊
Hi David, Maybe I am missing a bit out. Let me know if there is something specific you want to know. I was using the Sony A1, 200-600mm zoom. I mention clear image zoom, which is a lossless digital zoom, which I use mainly for video use.
Hi, Mike, your video is so beautiful! I am into bird photography, seriously , by acquiring the Sony A1 three month ago. And I had also the Sony 200 -600 and the 2xTC. I am also doing things to improve the resistance to lens vibration. You had a small pillar at the front of your long base plate. Does it work wonders? I had something similar in my system, but my technique has yet to justify its presence.
The Smallrig device is helpful for video. It reduces the vibration, but the bugee rope I mention in several of my videos helps even more.
Thank you Mike.
I have been trying similar videos using a Canon R5 and 100-500. There’s no digital zoom like the Sony but shooting in 8k with extenders does give a a huge reach. My problem, like you mentioned, is shaky footage. I will certainly try the Bungee tip, I was in a wooden public bird hide but it was rubbish because the hide moves a little as people walk around. Very interesting to experiment with video because I have always been a stills shooter before
You can also try a thick elastic band just wrapped loosely arond the tripod arm, then gently pull to pan.
@@koolkutz7 Yes thanks Steve, I have tried that. It works but I lose the band sometimes, must try harder!
Enhorabuena por el vídeo Mike, la fotografía de los Limícolas o aves playeras como las soles llamar es una disciplina que me apasiona y con la que más me identifico. Aquí en la costa de Asturias-España suelo trabajar este tipo de aves, en estos momentos tenemos a los correlimos oscuros Calidris maritima, son todo un reto para el fotógrafo pues tienen la costumbre de alimentarse en los rompientes. Un saludo
Those Eider ducks are spectacular. Thanks Mike!
Great video. Shame I didn’t get the name of the location. Could be nice to visit if close
Seahouses, Northumberland.
@@MikeLaneFRPS 👍thank you
Really enjoyed your photography and learning more about the eider. It seemed to me that I noticed a claw on the back of the eiders' feet, similar to a muscovy duck. The wild muscovy duck nests in holes in trees and I assume the claw makes it easier to hang on to a tree limb. Would the eider have a similar need for such a claw?
Other than to say they are ground nesting I do not know the answer to this.
Thanks for another excellent video Mike. I have read so many mixed reviews on the 2x teleconverter on the Sony 200-600. Your thoughts, please?
I am not seeing a difference between the 2x and 1.4. Both degrade the image slightly, but you need to look at both images side by side to see it. Look at one image in isolation and you would be hard pressed to say whether an extender was fitted.
@@MikeLaneFRPS thank you sir.
Nice video. I enjoy your work very much! What is “clear view zoom”? I think I heard you say that referring to the magnification you were using…
It is a digital zoom as apposed to optical zoom, but Sony claim not loss of quality or reduction in file size.
@@MikeLaneFRPS Mike please notice that clear image zoom in video is kindda different from photo. In photography I see almost no point as it's like cropping in post.But in photography it's a win win as it gives you the exact 4k file with almost no quality loss. And that's cause a 4k file needs only 8mp and as far as you have much more megapixels then camera still able to give you a clean 4k quality even after cropping some parts of the sensor. The trade-off is it doesn't work in high fps modes as far as I know. But it's a great feature for videography in Sony cameras for almost a decade now.
What gear are you using in this video please?.
The Sony A1 and the 200 600 zoom.
@@MikeLaneFRPS Incredible camera. Thanks.
Great video again! Do you have something like a Instagram i love your videos and pictures and would love to see more in one place. 😅
Sorry I don't. RUclips is my only venture into social media.
Have you tried to feed the eiders with shrimp/prawns? It would be interesting to see that.
No, but they come close enough to touch.
@@MikeLaneFRPS I've seen them come up with Sea Urchins in a harbour and started thinking about how a cooked shrimp/prawn might look in their beak. Nothing realistic, just the effect of that red in their beak.
Im so jelly, I've been planning to go to this place for years, but our new "friend" stopped me. Are there waders in June as well? Do you happen to have experience with photographing terns on the beach next to the town (Annstead Reserve)?
I am not local to Seahouses, but my expectations in June would be Oystercatchers, Redshank and Ringed plovers. Curlew sandpiper no and Dunlin probably no. The waders will be outnumbered by holiday makers with buckets and spades who might frustrate you a little. Terns, including Rosette, do get photographed on various beaches south of Seahouses down to St Marys Island. I would not describe anywhere as reliable though.
I was almost decided for going with Olympus glass for wildlife and now I'm stuck. Unfortunately Sony bodies are not at my pricepoint. BTW it's a shame that we don't have a channel covering bird photography in such a details for the environment in the country where I live.
Video is much more forgiving i do digiscoping with extreme magnifications in 4k i think with satisfactory results when not pixelpeeping😀…have a look
“Wonderful sound”? I suppose that’s one way of describing it.
Why do you still list a lot of Olympus (OMDS) equipment as being what you use for the videos?? You use Sony now, don't you ?
Most of my gear is Olympus. I have one Sony body and lens.