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Adrian Drummond-Hill


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I hope to get the chance this time.

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Charlies new number if anyones interested -see post below

phone 01942 675949

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Anyone who fancies a day or half a day in a hide this winter,where you are almost guarenteed most common species,only a few feet away from your lens.on set up feeding perches,where you cannot see the feed,all looking very natural(check out any I have in the galleries on here for Glazebury or my flickr link below,and they were taken from the feeding station, Which is situated on private farmland.1 or 2 people are ok as the hide is quite big.
for more information
Contact
Charlie Owen (top bird photographer,top bloke)
01942 256163 home
and mention I have put it on here.

The hide sessions start in October-April

Charlie charges a nominal fee for the sessions,but he puts the money back into the feeding,which costs charlie in the region of £700 per winter to feed,and it keeps a lot of birds alive in the winter.Also there is not a more experienced bird photographer locally than charlie,so he can help you a lot. He is not digital,but can help you with all the correct sttings required.
birds regular at the feeding station
Nuthatch
JAY
Great spotted woodpecker
Sparrowhawk
Tree Sparrow
yellowhammer
All the tit family
stock dove
Pheasant
Grey Partridge
Goldfinch

PLUS MANY OTHERS

Again This winter sessions are available in Charlies hide,contact him on the number above to arrange a session at a nominal fee as above.:smile

-- Edited by JOHN TYMON on Sunday 7th of October 2012 12:48:02 PM

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I finally made it to Charlie's hide today. The weather was spot on. Cold and sunny. (I've waited weeks for this) I would recommend this to any photographer.
Highlights for me were the Sparrowhawk and Tree Sparrows that I have been trying to capture for a very long time to no avail. Others seen, and all in fantastic light were: Goldfinch, Greenfinch, Chaffinch, Nuthatch, Long Tailed Tit, Blue Tit, Coal Tit, Great Tit, Pheasant, Jay, Robin, Wren, Great Spotted Woodpecker.
I will certainly be going back.

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Adam Jones


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That's good to hear Joe. I've been in contact with Charlie since seeing John's post a few weeks ago, and am now just awaiting some decent weather. Can't wait. I am sure the sun will shine soon at the weekend.

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Just been out with Charlie today. An excellent day's photography with great birds and company. Personal highlights were Sparrowhawk at very close range and 14 Tree Sparrow! An excellent place for my new camera body to have a test run!

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JOHN TYMON wrote:

Anyone who fancies a day or half a day in a hide this winter,where you are almost guarenteed most common species,only a few feet away from your lens.on set up feeding perches,where you cannot see the feed,all looking very natural(check out any I have in the galleries on here for Glazebury,and they were taken from the feeding station, Which is situated on private farmland.1 or 2 people are ok as the hide is quite big.
for more information
Contact
Charlie Owen (top bird photographer,top bloke)
01942 256163 home
and mention I have put it on here.

The hide sessions start in October-April

Charlie charges a nominal fee for the sessions,but he puts the money back into the feeding,which costs charlie in the region of £700 per winter to feed,and it keeps a lot of birds alive in the winter.Also there is not a more experienced bird photographer locally than charlie,so he can help you a lot. He is not digital,but can help you with all the correct sttings required.
birds regular at the feeding station
JAY
Greater spotted woodpecker
Sparrowhawk
Tree Sparrow
yellowhammer
All the tit family
stock dove
Pheasant
Grey Partridge
Goldfinch

PLUS MANY OTHERS
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Again This winter sessions are available in Charlies hide,contact him on the number above to arrange a session at a nominal fee as above.

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Dennis atherton


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Spent a good day with Charlie today in his hide, superb for photos, very similar to the birds at penny flash feeding station but in the open with much better light, the sun behind us lighting up the birds nicely, constant steam of birds coming through, within 6ft of us all sat on different perches we had 20 tree sparrows, goldfinch, coal tits, blue tits, great tits, long tailed tits, greenfinch, chaffinch, great spotted woodpecker, nuthatch, pheasant, jays and a sparrowhwk blasted through having a go at what was there and almost flew into the hide, best birds of the day were the jays and tree sparrows for me, great views

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Pete Astles wrote:

John Brilliant.

I will take that one up this winter.

Thanks

Peter





anyone interested give charlie a ring on the numbers in my post,and he will jot your name and number in his book,so he knows how many people are interested,and if its worth his while doing the sessions again this winter-no need for firm dates,just so he is aware of the interest,as i spoke to charlie at the weekend,and he said no one had contacted him from the site up to thensmile.gifcharlie doasn't have a computer,so would not read on here who is interested.smile.gif

-- Edited by JOHN TYMON on Thursday 19th of August 2010 07:40:41 AM

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John Brilliant.

I will take that one up this winter.

Thanks

Peter

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Adrian Drummond-Hill


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Thanks a lot John, it sounds like an opportunity not to be missed. thumbsup.gif

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yep i am going to have a day there smile.gif

I agree with John, Charlie is a top bloke and a bit of a birding legend in my humble opinion, lookign forward to a day in his hide biggrin.gif

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JOHN TYMON


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Anyone who fancies a day or half a day in a hide this winter,where you are almost guarenteed most common species,only a few feet away from your lens.on set up feeding perches,where you cannot see the feed,all looking very natural(check out any I have in the galleries on here for Glazebury,and they were taken from the feeding station, Which is situated on private farmland.1 or 2 people are ok as the hide is quite big.
for more information
Contact
Charlie Owen (top bird photographer,top bloke)
01942 256163 home
07765465910 Mobile
and mention I have put it on here.

The hide sessions start in October-April

Charlie charges a nominal fee for the sessions,but he puts the money back into the feeding,which costs charlie in the region of £700 per winter to feed,and it keeps a lot of birds alive in the winter.Also there is not a more experienced bird photographer locally than charlie,so he can help you a lot. He is not digital,but can help you with all the correct sttings required.
birds regular at the feeding station
JAY
Greater spotted woodpecker
Tree Sparrow
yellowhammer
All the tit family
stock dove
Pheasant
Grey Partrifge
Goldfinch
Redpoll
PLUS MANY OTHERS
smile.gif

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