Whilst cleaning my camera gear and sorting my memory cards, this was the perfect video to watch. Hang on 5 fox cubs, now 6. Just wait a flipping moment am I seeing 7 fox cubs.. This was just the most uplifting piece of footage I've seen for a very long time. You not only inspire others, you also bring so much joy. Well done matey. And then near the end you counted even more...
Definitely two different litters. That heat sensor is a useful bit of kit but at over a thousand pounds its kind of a pricey way to hone one's observational skills. I fear that successful wildlife photography is slowly becoming the realm of the wealthy. Lovely session with those cubs. That is a beautiful old Welsh oak woodland. So typical of how most of the valleys in Wales used to be before the march of industrialisation. Great images. Take care of those knees, once they are shot, life becomes a lot different....... I know ☹️ Best wishes.
Cheers Robert, when you compare it to the price of modern mirrorless gear I dont think its too bad but I get where you're coming from. Youre right, beautiful woodlands around here 👌🏼🌳🌳
FANTASTIC! been watching your vlogs since you started. You were good then, but now! Your video's are professional wildlife documentaries. I've not got the ability or the confidence to do a RUclips video. And the work involved and keep finding different content to film must be so time consuming. The comment you made about finding your own wildlife, is so true. My best photos have been of wildlife I've found myself. I also love doing the field work to find it. And the thermal monocular. I'm going to buy one👍. Keep up the great work Simon, I look forward to the episodes. Hope the knee heals up well 👍
Aah thanks Michael, very kind words. It is a lot of work but I love doing the films and great when you get nice comments on them. Have a go mate, nothing to lose. You might be a natural. Everyones got to start somewhere. ATB, Si👊🏼
Great to see you getting back into your wildlife routine Simon. Looks like your new location is going to become your own personal heaven, but Lancashire still misses you mate. Superb video as always.
Started watching this at 0800 and finished it at 1600. In between load car and drive home from Cumbria to Norfolk. All day wondering what the outcome would be. You smashed it Simon. Field craft is the key and you are spot on with the cammo. Ive had Red Deer nearly trample on me because concealment was so good. No photos though because he was too close. Ive a thermal monocular and I agree with your assessment and comments. The countryside is big and these animals are small and widely distributed. Dusk is a good time to have a mooch around. Good work.
I just bought an Infaray P2 pro $250 USD. It hooks to your phone. I bought it in hopes that it will make finding owls easier. I can't wait to try it out in the field. The test I did in the back yard impressed me. Excellent work, I can't imagine the grin on your face while that was going on in front of you.
Thanks for sharing this with us, it was amazing :-) You are so right about Cam & Concealment and your movements to get into position, also being aware of the wind is bang on :-) From a veteran Royal Marine, this video is exactly what draws me to wildlife photography. Sometimes it's not the photo but finding and tracking and waiting for that moment, hoofing thanks again :-)
Excellent ‘ noticed the difference straight away with two off them cubs “ Much more developed. I think that’s two litter in one large earth. That thermal is a game changer . Really enjoyed that Simon
Great video as always Simon. I took a look on the thermal scope website and as you mentioned...hunting. A story about how to get into foxing and it wasn't photography. How anyone can kill such a beautiful creature is sickening. I live in the countryside and seeing one is a rare treat.
Amazing stuff Simon. As you say it's just being there that for many of us is the joy of wildlife photography..you may forget taking the images but you never forget the experience
Super video -- well done sir👍👍👍👍 Agreed, some of those kits look significantly older than the rest, probably a blended litter where the female has somehow adopted another female's kits -- or two females used the same den and share maternal duties, although that's unlikely.
Morning Simon, can I just say I thoroughly enjoyed what I believe to be one of the best ones you’ve done to date !!! And I make you absolutely spot on when it comes to to finding your own subjects and how to approach and how important the right concealment is to achieving your goal, is without doubt the difference between success and failure. But even more important than the results is that your subject whatever that may be is either completely unaware of your presence, thus behaving in a completely natural manner or even if they are aware of your presence you don’t represent danger or a threat as in you don’t represent the human form. You’re a man after my own heart in your approach and your passion for doing it your way and the right way. All the best Paul x
Thanks Paul, its got to be right up there mate when it comes to the subjects welfare. If I can get in, get the shots and away with no disturbance then its a massive bonus!! Thanks for taking the time to watch. 👊🏼👀
If I could give this a thousand thumbs up I would.. absolutely fantastic.. I would be skipping home.. great vlog Simon and awesome images of them cubs.. think I will watch this again.
Another crackin video, Simon, you looked well chuffed with yourself at the end of the video and so you should, all of the pictures at the end were smashing my favourite being the portrait one of the cub with its front feet on the tree stump. I like it that much. I would even consider buying a print from you if you sold them. Thanks again, and I hope the knee gets better soon. All the best Lee
Another brilliant video Simon. I was only pestering my wife about a thermal imaging monocular last week so perfect timing 👍 I just wish they weren't so darn expensive (around $2000 🇨🇦 here). Lots of owls in the area I like to photograph but alas I struggle to find them, thermal monocular would be a game changer for me. Have a great week 👍
Wonderful experience, incredible footage of the vixen suckling the cubs, well worth the effort. I notice the thermal imager you used is pretty expensive at £1149.99 . I don't know whether you are planning on buying this model but Hikmicro do the LC06 at £370 and I wonder if this would be sufficient for the task ?
Got to agree ref camo i was taking pictures of woodpecker nesting at walton on the hill, i was on the floor next to a tree with camo on both me and my gear and i could hear this snorting to my left so looked left without moving my head and this stag was a couple of feet away could not take pics as using 150-600 sigma so any movement he was gonna go i froze for about a minute he got a scent xand off he went belowing and bounding through the bracken
Absolutely amazing footage Simon and stunning Photography! Top drawer this stuff. Definitely agree with the camo gear giving you the edge, I once had a badger come within 3 feet of me and stood on its hind legs sniffing the air ..I held my breath that long I nearly passed out. Once again brilliant work and a speedy recovery with the knee. Here's to the next one 🦊
I've never seen such a passel of fox sibs and cousins. Cuteness overload. Thanks for the product review, Simon, and thanks for taking us along on your photo walk. I enjoyed it immensely.
Lovely mate! Took me a while to get around to it as I've been away up North and it's a long one, lol... What can I say my friend, pretty dam good. Top work and a great bit of kit for sure, this fieldcraft is becoming easier these days, lol... We had them back in the day when I was in the Navy and there were as big as a portable TV, lol... Good bit of kit and worth the money, looks like amazing quality. Nice one, see you in the next one. Rich 👊
Beautiful shots ❤ I just love your dedication and it really pays off when you get the awesome pictures of the beautiful wildlife! Nature is so amazing and beautiful ❤️ Thank you so much for sharing! I always look forward to your videos! ATB! Rob.
Wow!! what a superb video Simon. Awesome footage and images , an absolute treat to see. I'm really liking that thermal imager too, I might have to take a big hammer to my piggy bank. Take care mate. C U soon. 👍
Amazing well done, I can't remember where I saw it FB ,News, or spring watch but I think they said the most they had ever seen was 7 cubs, Do you have a record 9 in the bag? Possibly .always look forward to your brilliant, down to earth vlogs. Best wildlife entertainment on YT. Thanks.
Thankyou very much. Looking back at the footage and hearing from other people it would seem more likely that there was 2 litters in the same earth. Possibly adopted by one vixen. Hard to say without some lengthy observation.
Fantastic film & incredible footage Simon, hope that your knee recovers quickly & hope it didn't happen on the bank in your garden if it sadly did it's time for a path to go in I would say
Hands down the best fox cub footage I’ve ever seen 👏👏👏🥇….the effort you put in… with concealment and field craft and other things is next level…it just goes to show effort = success…well deserved… also the story you tell ..how you approached it is outstanding
Unbelievable, mate! What a fantastic experience. No doubt about it, thermal scopes are a game changer for wildlife watching. I was there at the NEC when you were at the Hikmicro stand! 😁 Great advice re concealment and a top tip about footwear. Hope the knee’s feeling a bit better. Take care and can’t wait for the next vid 👍🏻
What a fab experience Simon beautiful footage 👍 totally agree about using the camo it’s been essential for me for those close encounters as well. That thermal monocular is a huge advantage I will have to save up for one of those. Keep it up mate 👍 Ant
Absolutely fantastic! Well done Simon, you remind me of me as I use very similar techniques! I would say that there were two litters there, perhaps a surrogate mother because something has happened to the other mother as foxes have 3-5 cubs? All the best.
Just watched your video Simon, absolutely amazing you’ve done a fantastic job Capturing them all on film, and some really nice shots, wonderful to see them all thriving, what a fantastic sight that must have been, top work 👏👏👏😍😍😍
Nice Simon. I bought a lynx pro 25mm after watching your long eared owl video. I still can't find my local one lol. So many woods around the area I last saw it and alot are private woods. I bought this make after research which seemed to point they have a low returns for issues. Even better with yours you can change batteries. I can't being a sealed unit 😭 They have come down In price so much as well if. Double 😭 Do this Simon. Write a message with your finger tip on a door or laminate floor etc. get the missus to read what you write with the scope. Pretty cool as you can see what you write from the heat from your finger Be careful what you write. Lol.
The advances in thermal technology have been amazing in the last few years. All bodes well for the wildlife spotters out there. Looks like you bought a bit early but hindsight and all that 😏 Thanks for watching 👀👍🏼
Possibly my favourite video out of all yours Simon. But they are all fantastic. I love Foxes, how anyone can hunt these beautiful little things is beyond my comprehension. Thanks for your time, I’ll watch this again and again.
What a returning film and photos after your rest. Abso;lutely stunning footage of the fox family, with photos to dream about. Well done Simon you are always informative and down to earth. By the way, did you forget the fig biscuits? Thank you for your enthusiasm and inspiration.
Awsome Simon couldn't believe how many cubs I was seeing I've not seen that many before ,great bit of kit was looking at similar ones a while back I would have to get one without the wife seeing it 😂 great footage ,well done 📸👍
Hi Simon, your vid is really on point, as yesterday I was with the Ranger at Threave Castle Castle Douglas where there are 2 Osprey pairs on nests. He had a Zeiss thermal scope and he was using it to locate ground nesting birds and meadow tits in broad daylight. I wouldn’t be able to justify Zeiss prices so your review of a scope at less than half price is very timely. I will be looking to get one very soon. Cheers
Simon that was superb. What an experience. Maybe you could have a word with the Hikmicro folk and get a discount code for your followers and a big reduction for yourself 🤞 as it clearly is a great bit of kit for photographers and I’d also use it on searches with the coastguard.
Thanks Mark, were working on the possibility of offer a discount for viewers. As you say it would be great for coastguard or mountain rescue searches.👀👍🏼
Hi Simon, another excellent video and your method and approach is spot on. I've got the FQ50 which I use just like you and it works a treat! Keep up the good work!
excellent video and what a great piece of kit to have in your arsenal !! Some fantastic footage of the very misunderstood Fox as so man misconceptions the have been vilified in children's stories for decades !
Hi Simon, great video and I totally agree with you regarding camo and wind direction. However, the best tip I would say is staying still and if needing to move, is doing it really slow so not to spook them.
Fabulous film Simon, and I agree with your thoughts on thermal scopes, you don’t ‘need’ but since my wife bought me one for Christmas I’ve got shots I otherwise wouldn’t have. First time out I got deer, then Goldcrests, even kingfishers. I have the HIKMICRO FH25. This has 1X, 2X, 4X and 8X. I rarely use anything other than 1X which is about 200% of what the eyes sees. It can struggle to pick out small birds in the canopy against the sky, but can easily pick out a Wren at 25m low down. It takes a bit of practice to recognise a target versus just a reflection or something warmed by the sun. Also the image being 2D gives no depth perception. My wife was looking up into a tree and said there’s something large up there like a nest (it was the sun). Just takes a bit of practice. If you are thinking about one then do your research.
Fantastic footage, and great info about what you pack and how you approach, another enjoyable watch, I’ve got a thermal they are very impressive but tempted to upgrade the colour seems to help mine just shows white heat.
hi Simon glad your back miss your videos hope your knee heals up soon .that is a great bit of kit so handy looks lovely where your now live best wishes clive
Hi Simon, excellent video with a great lesson on fieldcraft and concealment . Those shots you got of the cubs were amazing, a big thumbs up for them. I always use the mask and jacket and have had deer so close it amazing, they see something but don't know what it is so come closer, also hares. Keep the videos coming, its great also to see the excitement and enjoyment you get from making them.
Living the dream Simon. Absolutely amazing. 9 Unbelievable. I had to look up the price straight away. Around £1000 depending where you look. Cheap if it gets you shots like this. Great to see you back doing your thing mate. Are you going to buy one. Hope the knee is better soon. All the best. Steve.
Yeh i think its a worthwhile investment depending on the type of photography you do Stevie. I will no doubt invest soon, once youve had use of one its hard not to have one in the bag!!🤣👍🏼
Fantastic. Loved watching the cubs playing together n feeding with the Vixen. Absolutely mint. Loved it n totally agree about the satisfaction of finding your own subjects. Great bit of kit too. Atb Rick n Billydog
Hi Simon , Hope your knee is getting better. Wow what a fantastic video yet again . well worth putting all that gear on (right fashion show ) Seeing the fox and all her cubs was so beautiful you captured it Perfect . I have some photographs of a fox and wondered whether I can send to you ? Look forward to next one . Good Luck in your New Home
One of the best videos you’ve ever done on the channel. I’m definitely saving up to get myself one of those thermal imaging monoculars. It’s going to give you a massive advantage.🙂👍🏻
Whilst cleaning my camera gear and sorting my memory cards, this was the perfect video to watch. Hang on 5 fox cubs, now 6. Just wait a flipping moment am I seeing 7 fox cubs.. This was just the most uplifting piece of footage I've seen for a very long time. You not only inspire others, you also bring so much joy. Well done matey. And then near the end you counted even more...
Thanks Simon, very kind words. Glad i was able to capture the experience and bring it to the viewers. ATB, Si 👀🦊📷
What an absolute privilege to watch and film/photograph that family of beautiful foxes mate. Inspirational to watch 🤩
Cheers Dan, it was certainly a red letter day. You get them now and again!! Thanks for watching👊🏼👀
@@simoneardley my pleasure mate 👍🏻
Definitely two different litters.
That heat sensor is a useful bit of kit but at over a thousand pounds its kind of a pricey way to hone one's observational skills.
I fear that successful wildlife photography is slowly becoming the realm of the wealthy.
Lovely session with those cubs. That is a beautiful old Welsh oak woodland. So typical of how most of the valleys in Wales used to be before the march of industrialisation.
Great images.
Take care of those knees, once they are shot, life becomes a lot different....... I know ☹️
Best wishes.
Cheers Robert, when you compare it to the price of modern mirrorless gear I dont think its too bad but I get where you're coming from. Youre right, beautiful woodlands around here 👌🏼🌳🌳
FANTASTIC! been watching your vlogs since you started. You were good then, but now! Your video's are professional wildlife documentaries. I've not got the ability or the confidence to do a RUclips video. And the work involved and keep finding different content to film must be so time consuming. The comment you made about finding your own wildlife, is so true. My best photos have been of wildlife I've found myself. I also love doing the field work to find it. And the thermal monocular. I'm going to buy one👍. Keep up the great work Simon, I look forward to the episodes. Hope the knee heals up well 👍
Aah thanks Michael, very kind words. It is a lot of work but I love doing the films and great when you get nice comments on them. Have a go mate, nothing to lose. You might be a natural. Everyones got to start somewhere. ATB, Si👊🏼
Great to see you getting back into your wildlife routine Simon. Looks like your new location is going to become your own personal heaven, but Lancashire still misses you mate. Superb video as always.
Thanks David, lots more exploring to do and i'll be bringing everyone along for the ride. Cheers pal 👊🏼👍🏼
Started watching this at 0800 and finished it at 1600. In between load car and drive home from Cumbria to Norfolk. All day wondering what the outcome would be. You smashed it Simon. Field craft is the key and you are spot on with the cammo. Ive had Red Deer nearly trample on me because concealment was so good. No photos though because he was too close. Ive a thermal monocular and I agree with your assessment and comments. The countryside is big and these animals are small and widely distributed. Dusk is a good time to have a mooch around. Good work.
Cheers Nigel, I had one of the cubs so close I couldnt focus. Amazing experience 👌🏼🦊 Good concealment always pays off.
I was at the NEC photography show, and I did look at the binoculars and the type which your using. I may invest shortly
Yeh the binoculars look smart, I'm hopefully testing some soon 👀🤞🏼
I really enjoyed the footage of the fox cubs. Glad you came out to finally do some photography.
I just bought an Infaray P2 pro $250 USD. It hooks to your phone. I bought it in hopes that it will make finding owls easier. I can't wait to try it out in the field. The test I did in the back yard impressed me. Excellent work, I can't imagine the grin on your face while that was going on in front of you.
Cheers John, good luck with the new gadget!! Yeh, I didn't know where to look!!🦊🦊👀
Video Was far too short! lol, This footage was outstanding if every way, & 9 was the icing on the cake, Thanks for taking us along
Glad you enjoyed it, i'll do a feature film next time!!🤣🤣🎥
Thanks for sharing this with us, it was amazing :-)
You are so right about Cam & Concealment and your movements to get into position, also being aware of the wind is bang on :-)
From a veteran Royal Marine, this video is exactly what draws me to wildlife photography.
Sometimes it's not the photo but finding and tracking and waiting for that moment, hoofing thanks again :-)
Nice one Tom, its a necessary skill when photographing truly wild animals 👊🏼👀🦊
Simon , you hit the jackpot. Absolutely, Positively, Magnificent. I love it. In Korea, they are called Yosu. !! Richard Hutchings, Florida.
Thanks Richard, cant beat a Red Yosu🦊🦊🦊😃👊🏼
Excellent ‘ noticed the difference straight away with two off them cubs “
Much more developed. I think that’s two litter in one large earth. That thermal is a game changer . Really enjoyed that Simon
Thanks Glyn, yeh definitely two litters using the same earth🦊🦊
Fantastic as always! It's worth the wait between videos for 45 minutes of quality work like this 👍🏻
Very kind, thanks 🎥
Great video as always Simon. I took a look on the thermal scope website and as you mentioned...hunting. A story about how to get into foxing and it wasn't photography. How anyone can kill such a beautiful creature is sickening. I live in the countryside and seeing one is a rare treat.
Yeh, its awful to think about it. It was certainly a red letter day to see them all so close up!!🦊🦊👀📷
Amazing stuff Simon. As you say it's just being there that for many of us is the joy of wildlife photography..you may forget taking the images but you never forget the experience
Thanks Nigel, very true. The photos are just a massive bonus!!👌🏼📷
W☆W Simon AMAZING!!! What a great piece of kit!! AND AMAZING IMAGES AND FOOTAGE!! It's the owner typing here 😂 not the Dog!!! 😂
Cheers Blake 🤣🤣🦊
Super video -- well done sir👍👍👍👍 Agreed, some of those kits look significantly older than the rest, probably a blended litter where the female has somehow adopted another female's kits -- or two females used the same den and share maternal duties, although that's unlikely.
Thanks Woody, yeh thats what I was thinking too 👍🏼🦊
Morning Simon, can I just say I thoroughly enjoyed what I believe to be one of the best ones you’ve done to date !!! And I make you absolutely spot on when it comes to to finding your own subjects and how to approach and how important the right concealment is to achieving your goal, is without doubt the difference between success and failure. But even more important than the results is that your subject whatever that may be is either completely unaware of your presence, thus behaving in a completely natural manner or even if they are aware of your presence you don’t represent danger or a threat as in you don’t represent the human form.
You’re a man after my own heart in your approach and your passion for doing it your way and the right way.
All the best
Paul x
Thanks Paul, its got to be right up there mate when it comes to the subjects welfare. If I can get in, get the shots and away with no disturbance then its a massive bonus!! Thanks for taking the time to watch. 👊🏼👀
If I could give this a thousand thumbs up I would.. absolutely fantastic.. I would be skipping home.. great vlog Simon and awesome images of them cubs.. think I will watch this again.
Cheers Darren, if I wasnt on me bike I would have skipped!!🤣🕺🏼
Absolutely LOVE foxes - thanks!
Another crackin video, Simon, you looked well chuffed with yourself at the end of the video and so you should, all of the pictures at the end were smashing my favourite being the portrait one of the cub with its front feet on the tree stump. I like it that much. I would even consider buying a print from you if you sold them. Thanks again, and I hope the knee gets better soon. All the best Lee
Thanks Lee, on the mend mate. I'll be setting up a print supply very soon so i'll let people know on the channel when its up and running.
Great footage really enjoyed this long video Simon credit to you 👌👏👏
Thanks for sticking with it Paul!!🤣🤣👍🏼
Morning Simon mate that is a brilliant video it's a great place ware you are now loads of wildlife. looking forward to seeing the next one mate
Thanks John, lots more to come mate 👀📷
Another brilliant video Simon. I was only pestering my wife about a thermal imaging monocular last week so perfect timing 👍 I just wish they weren't so darn expensive (around $2000 🇨🇦 here). Lots of owls in the area I like to photograph but alas I struggle to find them, thermal monocular would be a game changer for me. Have a great week 👍
Thanks Tony, they are a really handy tool for spotting subjects. Once youve tried one you'll not go back!!👀👀
Wonderful experience, incredible footage of the vixen suckling the cubs, well worth the effort. I notice the thermal imager you used is pretty expensive at £1149.99 . I don't know whether you are planning on buying this model but Hikmicro do the LC06 at £370 and I wonder if this would be sufficient for the task ?
Thanks Wildcat, I'm hopefully going to be testing more units in the future so hopefully I can bring those results to you.
@@simoneardley . Thanks Simon.
Got to agree ref camo i was taking pictures of woodpecker nesting at walton on the hill, i was on the floor next to a tree with camo on both me and my gear and i could hear this snorting to my left so looked left without moving my head and this stag was a couple of feet away could not take pics as using 150-600 sigma so any movement he was gonna go i froze for about a minute he got a scent xand off he went belowing and bounding through the bracken
When things like that happen you never forget them Keith. Camo works end of story!! Thanks for watching 👊🏼🦊
Absolutely amazing footage Simon and stunning Photography! Top drawer this stuff. Definitely agree with the camo gear giving you the edge, I once had a badger come within 3 feet of me and stood on its hind legs sniffing the air ..I held my breath that long I nearly passed out. Once again brilliant work and a speedy recovery with the knee. Here's to the next one 🦊
Cheers Chris, its ace when you get an experience like that isnt it 👌🏼👀🦊
What a fantastic experience.
It was Keith 👍🏼
I've never seen such a passel of fox sibs and cousins. Cuteness overload. Thanks for the product review, Simon, and thanks for taking us along on your photo walk. I enjoyed it immensely.
Great werent they Clifton. Glad you enjoyed the film. 🦊🎥
Lovely mate! Took me a while to get around to it as I've been away up North and it's a long one, lol... What can I say my friend, pretty dam good. Top work and a great bit of kit for sure, this fieldcraft is becoming easier these days, lol... We had them back in the day when I was in the Navy and there were as big as a portable TV, lol... Good bit of kit and worth the money, looks like amazing quality. Nice one, see you in the next one. Rich 👊
Nice 1 si,wonderful footage and stills,our county has plenty more to give,like a wildlife oasis😊
Cheers Nye, looking forward to seeing plenty more of it. Not enough hours in the day mate🤣
That is one superb video. Thanks. Those foxes are beautiful. Privilege to see them.
Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏼👍🏼
Wow Simon wow what a game changer that scope is and some absolutely stunning images and footage .Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it Peter 👍🏼
Beautiful shots ❤ I just love your dedication and it really pays off when you get the awesome pictures of the beautiful wildlife! Nature is so amazing and beautiful ❤️ Thank you so much for sharing! I always look forward to your videos! ATB! Rob.
Thanks Rob, you get the results when you put the time and effort in mate. ATB, Si
Wow!! what a superb video Simon. Awesome footage and images , an absolute treat to see. I'm really liking that thermal imager too, I might have to take a big hammer to my piggy bank. Take care mate. C U soon. 👍
Cheers John, take a sledgey to it!!!!🤣🤣 "You cant take it with you mate". My missus loves that saying 🤣 All the best, Si 👊🏼
Wow amazing video of the cubs..look forward to your next video👍
Thanks Stuart 🦊🦊👍🏼
Amazing well done, I can't remember where I saw it FB ,News, or spring watch but I think they said the most they had ever seen was 7 cubs, Do you have a record 9 in the bag? Possibly .always look forward to your brilliant, down to earth vlogs. Best wildlife entertainment on YT. Thanks.
Thankyou very much. Looking back at the footage and hearing from other people it would seem more likely that there was 2 litters in the same earth. Possibly adopted by one vixen. Hard to say without some lengthy observation.
Glad your knee is better. What an amazing experiance. Thanks you 👍
My pleasure!
Fantastic film & incredible footage Simon, hope that your knee recovers quickly & hope it didn't happen on the bank in your garden if it sadly did it's time for a path to go in I would say
No mate, did it at work!! Paths going in soon anyway 👍🏼
Hands down the best fox cub footage I’ve ever seen 👏👏👏🥇….the effort you put in… with concealment and field craft and other things is next level…it just goes to show effort = success…well deserved… also the story you tell ..how you approached it is outstanding
Yep, its great when it all comes together. Thanks for watching 👍🏼👀🦊
Unbelievable, mate! What a fantastic experience. No doubt about it, thermal scopes are a game changer for wildlife watching. I was there at the NEC when you were at the Hikmicro stand! 😁 Great advice re concealment and a top tip about footwear. Hope the knee’s feeling a bit better. Take care and can’t wait for the next vid 👍🏻
Cheers pal, its just small things that can make a big difference. Footwear can be one of them. Thanks for watching Steve👀👊🏼
That is such a privilege, nature as intended ❤️ that mum certainly has her work cut but looks to be doing magnificent. Superb video 👏👏
Cheers Stephen 👍🏼
Wow that was fantastic those cube looked in excellent condition as did the vixen must be plenty of food for them.
Yeh theyre all in good nick. Lots of pheasants round here!!👍🏼
What a fab experience Simon beautiful footage 👍 totally agree about using the camo it’s been essential for me for those close encounters as well. That thermal monocular is a huge advantage I will have to save up for one of those. Keep it up mate 👍 Ant
Cheers Ant, we'd never get those experiences without good concealment and fieldcraft 👀
Wow you nailed it again mate fantastic really puts you on a high and puts your troubles miles away well done again mate .
Not wrong there, glad you enjoyed it 👍🏼
That was a right good film, Simon. Thanks for sharing I enjoyed that whilst eating my breakfast.
Thanks for watching Martin 🦊👍🏼👀
Absolutely brilliant video have you treated your self to one yet brilliant piece of kit how much 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks, not yet mate. Still got this on test. Theyre between £1050 and £1200
Another absolute belter of an experience....well worth waiting for this video.
Thank you Simon, delivered again 👌
Thankyou Andrew 👍🏼
Absolutely fantastic! Well done Simon, you remind me of me as I use very similar techniques! I would say that there were two litters there, perhaps a surrogate mother because something has happened to the other mother as foxes have 3-5 cubs? All the best.
Yeh, my thoughts too Richard. Cheers for watching
I really enjoyed this one, Simon. Absolutely fantastic and truly justified your comments about being prepared to put the effort in and wait patiently.
Thanks Gary 👍🏼
Wow, what an amazing encounter and footage, well done mate...👊😊👏👏
Thanks Keith, not found any Pine Martens yet though !!👍🏼🤣🤣
nice one Simon got meself a fox yesterday too but no cubs though, great piece of video mate, look forward to the next one.
Nice one, any fox is a bonus. Theyre tricky subjects🦊🦊
Good bit of kit. Absolutely brilliant film, fantastic. Thank you. Beautiful images. All the best. 👍📷😎
Cheers Rob👊🏼
Cracking footage and a real privilege to both be part of and be a viewer
Thanks Steve 👀
Fantastic video Simon - it’s up there with your best! 👌
Glad you enjoyed it Tony 👊🏼🦊
Thank you
You're welcome
Outstanding shots of those cubs!!!!!!
Thanks Mark
Just watched your video Simon, absolutely amazing you’ve done a fantastic job Capturing them all on film, and some really nice shots, wonderful to see them all thriving, what a fantastic sight that must have been, top work 👏👏👏😍😍😍
Thanks Paul, it was a memorable experience 👀👊🏼
One of the best videos I’ve seen , some amazing footage . Thanks so much for sharing Simon 👏👏👏
Very kind, thanks Stephen 🦊👍🏼
Cracking video well worth the time to watch. Great footage, helpful facts and a great presenter. Next job - buy Buck wheat husks
Cheers pal, husks are the future!!👌🏼
Brilliant little film mate you are a very lucky man to have all this wildlife and hopefully much more .top quality ❤
Cheers pal, i wish I had your number of permissions!!!!🤣🤣
Love the video. Now I know it's worth a purchase. 👍
I think so Aaron 👍🏼👀
Best film ever simon. Fantastic.
Thanks Gary 👊🏼
Nice Simon. I bought a lynx pro 25mm after watching your long eared owl video.
I still can't find my local one lol. So many woods around the area I last saw it and alot are private woods.
I bought this make after research which seemed to point they have a low returns for issues.
Even better with yours you can change batteries. I can't being a sealed unit 😭
They have come down In price so much as well if. Double 😭
Do this Simon. Write a message with your finger tip on a door or laminate floor etc. get the missus to read what you write with the scope. Pretty cool as you can see what you write from the heat from your finger
Be careful what you write. Lol.
The advances in thermal technology have been amazing in the last few years. All bodes well for the wildlife spotters out there. Looks like you bought a bit early but hindsight and all that 😏 Thanks for watching 👀👍🏼
Possibly my favourite video out of all yours Simon. But they are all fantastic. I love Foxes, how anyone can hunt these beautiful little things is beyond my comprehension. Thanks for your time, I’ll watch this again and again.
I know Frank it beggers belief really. Hopefully these will grow to full maturity and thrive . Fingers crossed👍🏼
Wow just fantastic 👌👌
Cheers Carlos👍🏼
Thats so good Simon, that looked like the most wonderful evening.
Cheers Mark, it was one to remember !!📷🦊
What a returning film and photos after your rest. Abso;lutely stunning footage of the fox family, with photos to dream about. Well done Simon you are always informative and down to earth. By the way, did you forget the fig biscuits? Thank you for your enthusiasm and inspiration.
Cheers Ian and thanks for following the channel, the figs dont always make it out!!🤣📷
What a complete joy to watch, thank you 👍📷🦊. Glad you are up and about and knee is recovering.
Glad you enjoyed it Sue 👍🏼
Great video, I came here for the monocular review, and stayed for the foxes ❤ New subscriber right here.
Welcome along David 👊
Fantastic video thanks for sharing Simon 👍🏼
Thanks Mick 👍
Wow!!!! Absolutely beautiful footage & images. Just amazing 🥰
Thanks Clare 👊🏼
Outstanding!!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Awsome Simon couldn't believe how many cubs I was seeing I've not seen that many before ,great bit of kit was looking at similar ones a while back I would have to get one without the wife seeing it 😂 great footage ,well done 📸👍
Inspiring! What a beautiful video! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, I enjoyed making this one 👌🏼🎥
Hi Simon, your vid is really on point, as yesterday I was with the Ranger at Threave Castle Castle Douglas where there are 2 Osprey pairs on nests. He had a Zeiss thermal scope and he was using it to locate ground nesting birds and meadow tits in broad daylight. I wouldn’t be able to justify Zeiss prices so your review of a scope at less than half price is very timely. I will be looking to get one very soon. Cheers
Nice one Dave, I think until youve had one in your hands you dont realise how good they actually are. Are you at the Birdfair this year?
Simon that was superb. What an experience. Maybe you could have a word with the Hikmicro folk and get a discount code for your followers and a big reduction for yourself 🤞 as it clearly is a great bit of kit for photographers and I’d also use it on searches with the coastguard.
Thanks Mark, were working on the possibility of offer a discount for viewers. As you say it would be great for coastguard or mountain rescue searches.👀👍🏼
Hi Simon, another excellent video and your method and approach is spot on. I've got the FQ50 which I use just like you and it works a treat! Keep up the good work!
Nice one Mike, hope you like it as much as I do!! Its permanently out with me now all the time.👌🏼
Well done Simon👍
Cheers John
excellent video and what a great piece of kit to have in your arsenal !! Some fantastic footage of the very misunderstood Fox as so man misconceptions the have been vilified in children's stories for decades !
Thanks Pat, very true they get a seriously hard time. How anyone can hurt them is beyond me 🦊
Hi Simon, great video and I totally agree with you regarding camo and wind direction. However, the best tip I would say is staying still and if needing to move, is doing it really slow so not to spook them.
Without a doubt, theres a lot of elements that go towards not being spotted!!👀👀 ATB, Si 👍🏼
Fabulous film Simon, and I agree with your thoughts on thermal scopes, you don’t ‘need’ but since my wife bought me one for Christmas I’ve got shots I otherwise wouldn’t have. First time out I got deer, then Goldcrests, even kingfishers. I have the HIKMICRO FH25. This has 1X, 2X, 4X and 8X. I rarely use anything other than 1X which is about 200% of what the eyes sees. It can struggle to pick out small birds in the canopy against the sky, but can easily pick out a Wren at 25m low down. It takes a bit of practice to recognise a target versus just a reflection or something warmed by the sun. Also the image being 2D gives no depth perception. My wife was looking up into a tree and said there’s something large up there like a nest (it was the sun). Just takes a bit of practice. If you are thinking about one then do your research.
Cheers Colin, totally agree about the magnification. I only use the lowest zoom. Theyre a gamechanger for finding wildlife !!👍🏼
Thank you Simon, A wonderful 45 mins of footage and down to earth advice. what more could anybody ask.
No probs Roger, glad you enjoyed it 👊🏼
Fantastic footage, and great info about what you pack and how you approach, another enjoyable watch, I’ve got a thermal they are very impressive but tempted to upgrade the colour seems to help mine just shows white heat.
Thankyou, yes my favourite is the Fusion setting which shows subjects really well. Nice to have the 4 options. 👀👍🏼
hi Simon glad your back miss your videos hope your knee heals up soon .that is a great bit of kit so handy looks lovely where your now live best wishes clive
Thanks Clive, its a beautiful part of the world. I feel very privileged👍🏼👊🏼
Oh aren't they just a delight to see. Amazing footage. I do love foxes 🥰
Thanks Dawn, theyre amazing creatures 🦊🦊
wow that was so nice to watch and thats some kit thanks for sharing loved it
Cheers Dave 😃👌🏼
Amazing ! Looks like 2 litters. We had a vixen who took in a litter with her own when their mom disappeared.
That DJI is the way forward for blogging, great quality
Cheers, they are a great little filming setup. Superb video and audio quality 👌🏼
Absolutely wonderful foxy footage!! Made my day to see that! Thank you!
My pleasure!🦊🎥
Hi Simon, excellent video with a great lesson on fieldcraft and concealment . Those shots you got of the cubs were amazing, a big thumbs up for them. I always use the mask and jacket and have had deer so close it amazing, they see something but don't know what it is so come closer, also hares. Keep the videos coming, its great also to see the excitement and enjoyment you get from making them.
Appreciate those comments Ray. Fieldcraft and concealment is a great aspect of wildlife photography and a real challenge sometimes. 👍🏼🦊👀
Living the dream Simon. Absolutely amazing. 9 Unbelievable. I had to look up the price straight away. Around £1000 depending where you look. Cheap if it gets you shots like this. Great to see you back doing your thing mate. Are you going to buy one. Hope the knee is better soon. All the best. Steve.
Yeh i think its a worthwhile investment depending on the type of photography you do Stevie. I will no doubt invest soon, once youve had use of one its hard not to have one in the bag!!🤣👍🏼
Fantastic. Loved watching the cubs playing together n feeding with the Vixen. Absolutely mint. Loved it n totally agree about the satisfaction of finding your own subjects. Great bit of kit too.
Atb Rick n Billydog
Thanks Rick, I was so lucky to see the vixens interaction. Right place, right time . ATB, Si👍🏼🦊
Hi Simon ,
Hope your knee is getting better.
Wow what a fantastic video yet again .
well worth putting all that gear on (right fashion show )
Seeing the fox and all her cubs was so beautiful you captured it Perfect .
I have some photographs of a fox and wondered whether I can send to you ?
Look forward to next one .
Good Luck in your New Home
Thanks Mary, getting there 👍🏼 Feel free to email them
One of the best videos you’ve ever done on the channel. I’m definitely saving up to get myself one of those thermal imaging monoculars. It’s going to give you a massive advantage.🙂👍🏻
Cheers Chris, you wont be disappointed 👍🏼
Great content as always Simon...Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪
Hi Chris, thanks for watching mate 👊🏼👀
Wow! What a fantastic video and set of photos Simon, well worth putting the effort and long hours in, really great video this one 👏
Many thanks Chris 😃
Fantastic work and footage, Simon 👏👏👍
Cheers Phil 👍🏼
Cracking Video Simon Nice To See Someone Doing Field Craft
Cheers Sonny, thats what its all about mate 👀👊🏼