Fox photography and Hikmicro Thermal Monocular test

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  • Опубликовано: 22 дек 2024

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  • @simonbriggsQCB
    @simonbriggsQCB 7 месяцев назад +10

    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...

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks Simon, very kind words. Glad i was able to capture the experience and bring it to the viewers. ATB, Si 👀🦊📷

  • @danwillis_photography
    @danwillis_photography 7 месяцев назад +7

    What an absolute privilege to watch and film/photograph that family of beautiful foxes mate. Inspirational to watch 🤩

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад +1

      Cheers Dan, it was certainly a red letter day. You get them now and again!! Thanks for watching👊🏼👀

    • @danwillis_photography
      @danwillis_photography 7 месяцев назад

      @@simoneardley my pleasure mate 👍🏻

  • @robertlawrence7958
    @robertlawrence7958 7 месяцев назад +5

    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.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      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 👌🏼🌳🌳

  • @michaelwallwork7482
    @michaelwallwork7482 7 месяцев назад +2

    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 👍

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      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👊🏼

  • @DavidJohnBlackwell
    @DavidJohnBlackwell 7 месяцев назад +4

    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.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks David, lots more exploring to do and i'll be bringing everyone along for the ride. Cheers pal 👊🏼👍🏼

  • @nigelroberson8911
    @nigelroberson8911 7 месяцев назад +1

    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.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад +1

      Cheers Nigel, I had one of the cubs so close I couldnt focus. Amazing experience 👌🏼🦊 Good concealment always pays off.

  • @andrewwordsworth5364
    @andrewwordsworth5364 7 месяцев назад +2

    I was at the NEC photography show, and I did look at the binoculars and the type which your using. I may invest shortly

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      Yeh the binoculars look smart, I'm hopefully testing some soon 👀🤞🏼

  • @marieta.s
    @marieta.s 7 месяцев назад +2

    I really enjoyed the footage of the fox cubs. Glad you came out to finally do some photography.

  • @JohnTomasella
    @JohnTomasella 7 месяцев назад +1

    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.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      Cheers John, good luck with the new gadget!! Yeh, I didn't know where to look!!🦊🦊👀

  • @9oldfingers349
    @9oldfingers349 7 месяцев назад +1

    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

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed it, i'll do a feature film next time!!🤣🤣🎥

  • @tomrounding4239
    @tomrounding4239 7 месяцев назад +1

    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 :-)

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад +1

      Nice one Tom, its a necessary skill when photographing truly wild animals 👊🏼👀🦊

  • @richhutch908
    @richhutch908 7 месяцев назад +1

    Simon , you hit the jackpot. Absolutely, Positively, Magnificent. I love it. In Korea, they are called Yosu. !! Richard Hutchings, Florida.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks Richard, cant beat a Red Yosu🦊🦊🦊😃👊🏼

  • @glynwilliams1225
    @glynwilliams1225 7 месяцев назад +1

    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

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks Glyn, yeh definitely two litters using the same earth🦊🦊

  • @emeraldwildlife9716
    @emeraldwildlife9716 7 месяцев назад +2

    Fantastic as always! It's worth the wait between videos for 45 minutes of quality work like this 👍🏻

  • @rashmore7237
    @rashmore7237 7 месяцев назад +2

    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.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      Yeh, its awful to think about it. It was certainly a red letter day to see them all so close up!!🦊🦊👀📷

  • @nigelmorley8092
    @nigelmorley8092 7 месяцев назад +1

    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

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks Nigel, very true. The photos are just a massive bonus!!👌🏼📷

  • @BlakeBorderTerrier
    @BlakeBorderTerrier 7 месяцев назад +1

    W☆W Simon AMAZING!!! What a great piece of kit!! AND AMAZING IMAGES AND FOOTAGE!! It's the owner typing here 😂 not the Dog!!! 😂

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад +1

      Cheers Blake 🤣🤣🦊

  • @woodymeristem2223
    @woodymeristem2223 7 месяцев назад +1

    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.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks Woody, yeh thats what I was thinking too 👍🏼🦊

  • @paulcbennettphotography7959
    @paulcbennettphotography7959 7 месяцев назад +1

    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

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      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. 👊🏼👀

  • @darrenwaite806
    @darrenwaite806 7 месяцев назад +1

    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.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад +1

      Cheers Darren, if I wasnt on me bike I would have skipped!!🤣🕺🏼

  • @liamfinch4129
    @liamfinch4129 2 месяца назад +1

    Absolutely LOVE foxes - thanks!

  • @leemanton3169
    @leemanton3169 7 месяцев назад +1

    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

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад +1

      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.

  • @paulbaldwin2290
    @paulbaldwin2290 7 месяцев назад +2

    Great footage really enjoyed this long video Simon credit to you 👌👏👏

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for sticking with it Paul!!🤣🤣👍🏼

  • @johnchecketts1732
    @johnchecketts1732 7 месяцев назад +2

    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

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks John, lots more to come mate 👀📷

  • @TonyH_379
    @TonyH_379 7 месяцев назад +1

    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 👍

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks Tony, they are a really handy tool for spotting subjects. Once youve tried one you'll not go back!!👀👀

  • @wildcat1065
    @wildcat1065 7 месяцев назад +2

    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 ?

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks Wildcat, I'm hopefully going to be testing more units in the future so hopefully I can bring those results to you.

    • @wildcat1065
      @wildcat1065 7 месяцев назад

      @@simoneardley . Thanks Simon.

  • @keithwilson7358
    @keithwilson7358 7 месяцев назад +1

    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

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад +1

      When things like that happen you never forget them Keith. Camo works end of story!! Thanks for watching 👊🏼🦊

  • @christhorpe1966
    @christhorpe1966 7 месяцев назад +1

    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 🦊

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад +1

      Cheers Chris, its ace when you get an experience like that isnt it 👌🏼👀🦊

  • @keithgrafton5006
    @keithgrafton5006 7 месяцев назад +2

    What a fantastic experience.

  • @cliftonwhittaker260
    @cliftonwhittaker260 7 месяцев назад

    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.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      Great werent they Clifton. Glad you enjoyed the film. 🦊🎥

  • @RichardBirchett
    @RichardBirchett 7 месяцев назад

    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 👊

  • @aneurinlloyd1964
    @aneurinlloyd1964 7 месяцев назад +1

    Nice 1 si,wonderful footage and stills,our county has plenty more to give,like a wildlife oasis😊

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      Cheers Nye, looking forward to seeing plenty more of it. Not enough hours in the day mate🤣

  • @MacOSTen
    @MacOSTen 7 месяцев назад +1

    That is one superb video. Thanks. Those foxes are beautiful. Privilege to see them.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @peterobinson5465
    @peterobinson5465 7 месяцев назад +1

    Wow Simon wow what a game changer that scope is and some absolutely stunning images and footage .Thank you

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed it Peter 👍🏼

  • @robcarter42
    @robcarter42 7 месяцев назад +2

    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.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks Rob, you get the results when you put the time and effort in mate. ATB, Si

  • @JohnFormstone
    @JohnFormstone 7 месяцев назад +1

    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. 👍

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад +1

      Cheers John, take a sledgey to it!!!!🤣🤣 "You cant take it with you mate". My missus loves that saying 🤣 All the best, Si 👊🏼

  • @stuart1970
    @stuart1970 7 месяцев назад +1

    Wow amazing video of the cubs..look forward to your next video👍

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks Stuart 🦊🦊👍🏼

  • @rlrphotography-uk
    @rlrphotography-uk 7 месяцев назад +1

    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.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      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.

  • @Pseagust
    @Pseagust 7 месяцев назад +1

    Glad your knee is better. What an amazing experiance. Thanks you 👍

  • @Sw33ty75
    @Sw33ty75 7 месяцев назад +1

    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

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад +1

      No mate, did it at work!! Paths going in soon anyway 👍🏼

  • @alisonandguywildlifephotograph
    @alisonandguywildlifephotograph 7 месяцев назад +1

    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

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад +1

      Yep, its great when it all comes together. Thanks for watching 👍🏼👀🦊

  • @steve_colwill
    @steve_colwill 7 месяцев назад +1

    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 👍🏻

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      Cheers pal, its just small things that can make a big difference. Footwear can be one of them. Thanks for watching Steve👀👊🏼

  • @stephensimmons8657
    @stephensimmons8657 7 месяцев назад +1

    That is such a privilege, nature as intended ❤️ that mum certainly has her work cut but looks to be doing magnificent. Superb video 👏👏

  • @andywhiteside16
    @andywhiteside16 7 месяцев назад +1

    Wow that was fantastic those cube looked in excellent condition as did the vixen must be plenty of food for them.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад +1

      Yeh theyre all in good nick. Lots of pheasants round here!!👍🏼

  • @anthonyhurren5613
    @anthonyhurren5613 7 месяцев назад +1

    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

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      Cheers Ant, we'd never get those experiences without good concealment and fieldcraft 👀

  • @lollbell
    @lollbell 7 месяцев назад +1

    Wow you nailed it again mate fantastic really puts you on a high and puts your troubles miles away well done again mate .

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      Not wrong there, glad you enjoyed it 👍🏼

  • @MartinJSmithPhotographyUK
    @MartinJSmithPhotographyUK 7 месяцев назад +1

    That was a right good film, Simon. Thanks for sharing I enjoyed that whilst eating my breakfast.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for watching Martin 🦊👍🏼👀

  • @DaveSandell-w6r
    @DaveSandell-w6r 7 месяцев назад +2

    Absolutely brilliant video have you treated your self to one yet brilliant piece of kit how much 👍🏻👍🏻

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks, not yet mate. Still got this on test. Theyre between £1050 and £1200

  • @andrewcavanagh93
    @andrewcavanagh93 7 месяцев назад +1

    Another absolute belter of an experience....well worth waiting for this video.
    Thank you Simon, delivered again 👌

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thankyou Andrew 👍🏼

  • @richardpill8322
    @richardpill8322 7 месяцев назад +1

    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.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      Yeh, my thoughts too Richard. Cheers for watching

  • @garycorbett1789
    @garycorbett1789 7 месяцев назад +1

    I really enjoyed this one, Simon. Absolutely fantastic and truly justified your comments about being prepared to put the effort in and wait patiently.

  • @KWTImages
    @KWTImages 7 месяцев назад +1

    Wow, what an amazing encounter and footage, well done mate...👊😊👏👏

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks Keith, not found any Pine Martens yet though !!👍🏼🤣🤣

  • @ggwildlife
    @ggwildlife 7 месяцев назад +1

    nice one Simon got meself a fox yesterday too but no cubs though, great piece of video mate, look forward to the next one.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад +1

      Nice one, any fox is a bonus. Theyre tricky subjects🦊🦊

  • @Rob.1340
    @Rob.1340 7 месяцев назад +1

    Good bit of kit. Absolutely brilliant film, fantastic. Thank you. Beautiful images. All the best. 👍📷😎

  • @stevewood5631
    @stevewood5631 7 месяцев назад +1

    Cracking footage and a real privilege to both be part of and be a viewer

  • @TonyRKD
    @TonyRKD 7 месяцев назад +1

    Fantastic video Simon - it’s up there with your best! 👌

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed it Tony 👊🏼🦊

  • @andrewgilbertson5356
    @andrewgilbertson5356 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you

  • @markcrossley9158
    @markcrossley9158 7 месяцев назад +1

    Outstanding shots of those cubs!!!!!!

  • @paulflewitt2057
    @paulflewitt2057 7 месяцев назад +1

    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 👏👏👏😍😍😍

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks Paul, it was a memorable experience 👀👊🏼

  • @stephencooper8565
    @stephencooper8565 7 месяцев назад +1

    One of the best videos I’ve seen , some amazing footage . Thanks so much for sharing Simon 👏👏👏

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      Very kind, thanks Stephen 🦊👍🏼

  • @user-kk9cw
    @user-kk9cw 7 месяцев назад +1

    Cracking video well worth the time to watch. Great footage, helpful facts and a great presenter. Next job - buy Buck wheat husks

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      Cheers pal, husks are the future!!👌🏼

  • @neilward4936
    @neilward4936 7 месяцев назад +1

    Brilliant little film mate you are a very lucky man to have all this wildlife and hopefully much more .top quality ❤

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      Cheers pal, i wish I had your number of permissions!!!!🤣🤣

  • @aaronbaynton4029
    @aaronbaynton4029 7 месяцев назад +1

    Love the video. Now I know it's worth a purchase. 👍

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      I think so Aaron 👍🏼👀

  • @garywebster8355
    @garywebster8355 7 месяцев назад +1

    Best film ever simon. Fantastic.

  • @eltwilliams1116
    @eltwilliams1116 7 месяцев назад

    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.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      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 👀👍🏼

  • @FrankH-sz1ln
    @FrankH-sz1ln 7 месяцев назад

    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.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад +1

      I know Frank it beggers belief really. Hopefully these will grow to full maturity and thrive . Fingers crossed👍🏼

  • @carlos1982
    @carlos1982 7 месяцев назад +1

    Wow just fantastic 👌👌

  • @markprice470
    @markprice470 6 месяцев назад

    Thats so good Simon, that looked like the most wonderful evening.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  6 месяцев назад

      Cheers Mark, it was one to remember !!📷🦊

  • @ianbenton4350
    @ianbenton4350 7 месяцев назад

    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.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      Cheers Ian and thanks for following the channel, the figs dont always make it out!!🤣📷

  • @sue.Hoo123
    @sue.Hoo123 7 месяцев назад +1

    What a complete joy to watch, thank you 👍📷🦊. Glad you are up and about and knee is recovering.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed it Sue 👍🏼

  • @davidpollock1023
    @davidpollock1023 24 дня назад

    Great video, I came here for the monocular review, and stayed for the foxes ❤ New subscriber right here.

  • @peacockmick2
    @peacockmick2 7 месяцев назад +1

    Fantastic video thanks for sharing Simon 👍🏼

  • @ClareChadwick
    @ClareChadwick 7 месяцев назад +1

    Wow!!!! Absolutely beautiful footage & images. Just amazing 🥰

  • @rustyanddebbieperkins
    @rustyanddebbieperkins 7 месяцев назад +1

    Outstanding!!!

  • @andyheywoodsphotographya-h7913
    @andyheywoodsphotographya-h7913 7 месяцев назад

    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 📸👍

  • @hvdb2406
    @hvdb2406 Месяц назад

    Inspiring! What a beautiful video! Thanks for sharing!

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  Месяц назад

      Thanks, I enjoyed making this one 👌🏼🎥

  • @dcurleyifa
    @dcurleyifa 7 месяцев назад

    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

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      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?

  • @markfuller4506
    @markfuller4506 7 месяцев назад

    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.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      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.👀👍🏼

  • @miketibbotts9983
    @miketibbotts9983 7 месяцев назад +1

    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!

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад +1

      Nice one Mike, hope you like it as much as I do!! Its permanently out with me now all the time.👌🏼

  • @johneast7987
    @johneast7987 7 месяцев назад +1

    Well done Simon👍

  • @pathogan4854
    @pathogan4854 7 месяцев назад

    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 !

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks Pat, very true they get a seriously hard time. How anyone can hurt them is beyond me 🦊

  • @fraud1able
    @fraud1able 7 месяцев назад

    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.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      Without a doubt, theres a lot of elements that go towards not being spotted!!👀👀 ATB, Si 👍🏼

  • @colinwoods4155
    @colinwoods4155 7 месяцев назад

    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.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      Cheers Colin, totally agree about the magnification. I only use the lowest zoom. Theyre a gamechanger for finding wildlife !!👍🏼

  • @rogersedgbeer
    @rogersedgbeer 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you Simon, A wonderful 45 mins of footage and down to earth advice. what more could anybody ask.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      No probs Roger, glad you enjoyed it 👊🏼

  • @SpottedThroughLens
    @SpottedThroughLens 7 месяцев назад +1

    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.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thankyou, yes my favourite is the Fusion setting which shows subjects really well. Nice to have the 4 options. 👀👍🏼

  • @CliveWooton
    @CliveWooton 7 месяцев назад

    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

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks Clive, its a beautiful part of the world. I feel very privileged👍🏼👊🏼

  • @dawnmason2378
    @dawnmason2378 7 месяцев назад

    Oh aren't they just a delight to see. Amazing footage. I do love foxes 🥰

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks Dawn, theyre amazing creatures 🦊🦊

  • @davedewdney
    @davedewdney 7 месяцев назад

    wow that was so nice to watch and thats some kit thanks for sharing loved it

  • @patricianadarajah6833
    @patricianadarajah6833 7 месяцев назад

    Amazing ! Looks like 2 litters. We had a vixen who took in a litter with her own when their mom disappeared.

  • @dellboy177
    @dellboy177 7 месяцев назад

    That DJI is the way forward for blogging, great quality

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      Cheers, they are a great little filming setup. Superb video and audio quality 👌🏼

  • @SkylarkFields
    @SkylarkFields 7 месяцев назад

    Absolutely wonderful foxy footage!! Made my day to see that! Thank you!

  • @raytaylor3090
    @raytaylor3090 7 месяцев назад

    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.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      Appreciate those comments Ray. Fieldcraft and concealment is a great aspect of wildlife photography and a real challenge sometimes. 👍🏼🦊👀

  • @steviebye1
    @steviebye1 7 месяцев назад

    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.

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      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!!🤣👍🏼

  • @RickTOutdoorAdventure1969
    @RickTOutdoorAdventure1969 7 месяцев назад

    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

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks Rick, I was so lucky to see the vixens interaction. Right place, right time . ATB, Si👍🏼🦊

  • @maryjenkins8948
    @maryjenkins8948 7 месяцев назад

    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

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks Mary, getting there 👍🏼 Feel free to email them

  • @chrisfowler5079
    @chrisfowler5079 7 месяцев назад

    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.🙂👍🏻

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад +1

      Cheers Chris, you wont be disappointed 👍🏼

  • @chrisgrayson353
    @chrisgrayson353 7 месяцев назад

    Great content as always Simon...Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад +1

      Hi Chris, thanks for watching mate 👊🏼👀

  • @chrismc2090
    @chrismc2090 7 месяцев назад

    Wow! What a fantastic video and set of photos Simon, well worth putting the effort and long hours in, really great video this one 👏

  • @wildphil
    @wildphil 7 месяцев назад

    Fantastic work and footage, Simon 👏👏👍

  • @sonnydugganphotography
    @sonnydugganphotography 7 месяцев назад

    Cracking Video Simon Nice To See Someone Doing Field Craft

    • @simoneardley
      @simoneardley  7 месяцев назад +1

      Cheers Sonny, thats what its all about mate 👀👊🏼