Quietscapes finding the peace and quiet in any landscape. Just enjoying being out in nature. Photography is the excuse, not the focus.

The stunning Common Kingfisher. Vibrant. Radiant. Effervescent. This is probably the most colourful bird that is native to the British Isles. Actually being not all that common, a minority of people will have seen one at some point in their lives. A flash of vibrant colour, the chirping call is all you are likely to have seen. What was that? A kingfisher? Those that have seen one are unlikely to have seen them perched, or in as much detail as we were able to capture at the Wildlife Photography Hides location (www.wildlifephotographyhides.co.uk). The artificial pond here is baited to encourage the wild birds to visit regularly. For any photographers or bird watchers that are in any way time limited this is simply the best way to get almost guarantied results.

The hides here are simply superb and are run with conservation in mind. The kingfisher hide sits adjacent to a stream, their natural habitat. The birds are therefore not dependent on the hides for their food source. Also, the message is clear to not disturb the birds during the day. Arriving at dawn and leaving at dusk and remaining in the hide as much as possible.

The hide itself is excellent, featuring comfortable seating, heating and a toilet. The camera shelves are at water level, affording brilliant views of the diving Kingfisher and other birds in the area, such as the Egret that you see in the photos below.

We spent a brilliant day at the hide, capturing some amazing video and photographs that show these amazing birds in stunning resolution.

All photos from the shoot available here: https://www.adamsherrattphotography.c...

Gear:
Landscape Camera Sony A7rV
Timelapse Camera Sony A9
Lightweight Tripod Gitzo GS3512S
Full Size Tripod Gitzo GT3543XLS
Ball Head Arca Swiss Monoball P0 with Quickset MonoballFix
Pan/Tilt Head Leofoto VH30R

Video Gear:
Sony A7 IV
Atomos Ninja V
DJI RSC2 Gimbal
DJI Mavic Mini 2 Drone
Rode VideoMicro 2
Neewer Cage Rig

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