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@@user-rl6zb1jl6z thanks, it's a date!

Big thanks!!

Thanks for watching! Enjoy the beautiful area!

It really is! There were tons of mosquitos though. Thanks for commenting.

@@Hobgoublin We live just west of Loveland, close to Estes. We still need the Ptarmigan this year too. We frequent Matthews Reiser Bird Sanctuary, Lumpy Ridge, and in the park quite often. I just wish it wasn’t so busy this time of year. Thanks for watching!

@@LauraGYoung You’re welcome and thanks for watching. If we didn’t see them on this trip, we were definitely going to head to Corpus Christi area where they winter to see them. Wood Buffalo National Park Canada is another great spot to see them nesting. LOL, we’re realizing more and more how birds will eat anything. We love playing the game, Wingspan too which shows what birds will eat. It’s so fun. Happy birding and travels.

@@dnasbirdingadventures Wingspan is the bestest! :) :)

@@ASadler-ug1nm Thanks, I love the Piping Plover pic hiding behind the grass the best. He has a few others too on the Whitefish Point video. I, too, thought the same about the Lamprey. The sea gull seemed to make sure it was dead before engulfing it whole by knocking it against the rock SEVERAL times. We were only that close to a rail a few times, the Clapper Rail in FL and the Virginia Rail at Lon Hagler. This Rail had a hurt toe, so we let him/her walk all the way down the boardwalk to stay out of its way. That’s interesting about the Whooping Crane hanging out with the Sandhill Crane. I believe they migrate about the same time anyway. Thanks again for watching.

@@wingsanddaydreams Thanks for subscribing! It WAS beautiful and new roads for us as well.

I would have loved to climb under the falls. We saw a huge cut under the rocks like a cave. Thanks for watching and commenting. The sea gull was pretty gross for me lol.

I live in the lower peninsula but have been coming to the UP for 50 years. Two family members graduated from NMU in Marquette and one worked on a Great Lakes freighter . I used to fish a lot and am very interested in wildlife. I have yet to see or hear a wolf or a moose . Even a few cougars are around up there . I know Whitefish Point is popular for bird migrations. There are peregrines around Pictured Rocks. The UP is a great place if you like history , waterfalls , wildlife and all kinds of outdoor activities. The bugs are usually an issue late May until mid-August but as you noticed it seems to be a record year for them.

@@KurtG-nn2cz wow, working on a freighter would be interesting. We were hoping to see a bear at least since I read there are 12k in Michigan and about 10k in the UP. We did see a wolf when we were on our way home in Necedah, Wisconsin.

@@dnasbirdingadventures The closest I got to a bear was at Tahquamenon. I was standing a good 50 feet from it and a large group was about 30 feet away taking pictures.It was on the other side of a rail fence eating blueberries. It gave them a bluff charge and then came towards me and climbed the rail fence a few feet from me. It was never a threat . I got it all on video. The freighter Michipicoten developed a 13 foot long crack in the hull near Isle Royale a few weeks ago. It made it safely to harbor. I do not think there will be a disaster like the Fitz again due to modern electronics on the boats. If big waves come up they will anchor in a protected area , sometimes for a few days.

@KurtG-nn2cz interesting about the bear. We ran into tourists getting too close to Bison in Yellowstone last year. We have a lot of bears, Moose, and mountain lions where I live. I have a great respect for them and give them space.

@ASadler-ug1nm Thanks for commenting and watching. What a beautiful part of the country. We actually touch the surface of Seney WR at Whitefish point.. Then we got eaten alive 😆 by black flies further west. I'm putting the Whitefish Point video together now. I know we'll have to return to your state in the future for some more Birding. With our very slow and gas guzzling van, we pretty much took a straight line. More to come, too, with the Tahquamenon Falls area. Colorado doesn't have the thick trees like you do lol...plus our sight and hearing are going. Thanks again.

Yes, the black flies can be bad in June....

The bomber flying 😂??

@@dnasbirdingadventures on a mission.

😆 🤣 😂. I'm usually trying to cut the length of the video but don't want to miss any of the trail. Also, sometimes I'm going so slow,,, like at The Loch in Rocky Mountain, sped up looks like normal speed 😆. Thanks for enduring through.

You're welcome

Good point. I was pretty good when I started producing birding content, but have recently forgotten to add the time. It's usually on the list of birds found. Wifi's limited on our trip this time since we're camping. Our videos are within a week of the birding adventure. This is from early June. Oh, and thanks for watching. 😊

Thanks for watching! Yes, Dames Rockets. I think I called the "Sky" . We saw MANY big trees chopped down since the last time we were there. I wonder if they were dead or had an unmanageable fungus????!! Thanks for commenting too.

Oh, Dave said it might have been that huge wind storm we had. Hmm

@@dnasbirdingadventures Perhaps. Sometimes older trees do eventually fall over after decades of Front Range wind. 🌬🌳

Thanks! I'd love to see your painting of it. Please share.

Thanks! We live so close and actually don't get down there often. It's great for birding and also bike riding.

@@dnasbirdingadventuresSure! :) It's over on my vlog: ua-cam.com/video/RFBSngJX0O4/v-deo.html.

Thanks so much! We appreciate your comment and watching & subscribing for more. We're off to Michigan 😊

So nice of you. I will surly will bring more flowers! I love them too. Thanks!!

Also with the limited white on the tail and wings, it's possible the Northern Mockingbird could be Bahama Mockingbird. Best seen in flight or seperated by voice

Also the "Lesser Yellowlegs?" Appear to be a Dowitcher Sp. Likely Short-billed given the range

Hi! Thank you! That would be nice if it was. That was my first impression too, but didn't want to count it as a lifebird until I was sure. Will have to return there.

​@talkbirdytome3175 I thought it might be a Gray Kingbird, too. It was large.

​@@talkbirdytome3175Maybe so. I'll have to rebook at that one. Thanks again.

THANKS 😊! Yes, spring is when it all starts up again. No Warblers up here yet.

Thanks for watching. We head there a couple times per year. This time it was the middle of May last year. Excellent Campground and birding.

@@dnasbirdingadventures ah nice. Maybe I'll go there mid may this year as well or end of April. Thank you for a quick reply, I enjoyed the video!

@sachkanade Thanks. You can make reservations online (recommended), or there are a few first come, first served spots. If everything is full, the nice host will let you just park by the main restrooms. Have fun!

@@dnasbirdingadventures nice, that's great to know!

Thank you so much for watching. I can't believe there are so many areas close to us we haven't explored!! There's never enough time in our lives 😆 to do the things we want.

I have bear spray but usually forget it. I usually carry a whistle though. I've encountered many bears and even a moose while hiking. It's the elusive mountain lions I worry about attacking from behind. Eek. I think if we had grizzlies, I'd REALLY make sure to bring spray. 🤔 Thanks for your concern 😊. I should get better especially now that they're coming out of hibernation. Thanks for tuning in to out channel. We can't wait to explore your area. We've only seen a grizzly once when we were in Grand Teton.

You're very welcome and thanks for tuning into our channel. Sounds like you found some great birds. 👍 We can't seem to get away from the wintry weather yet 😕. You probably saw a Common or Great-tailed Grackle. Where do you normally bird? Happy trails!!

@@dnasbirdingadventures I am a novice birder! This was only my second birdwatching venture, and both have been with the sandhill cranes out in Nebraska. I just installed a bird feeder on my patio and plan to start venturing out on the local bike path (Wabash Trace in southwestern Iowa) to see what I can spot with my binoculars and begin journaling what I find. I'm very excited to begin.

Yay, you'll love birding! The best part is being out in nature. Have fun. You probably know about the great birding apps to support learning about where the birds are (ebird) and identification and calls (Merlin). It's also nice that you have a feeder up now. We're about ready to take them down since the bears will be coming out soon. Have fun.

Thank you so much! I'm excited! ​@@dnasbirdingadventures

Wow, thanks for the clarifications. It's a georgous new area for us and appreciate the comment. I must have called the river, "North Platte" meaning Platte. You must be from that area. We have the South Platte heading north to NE in Colorado. I don't think I've ever seen so many pollen cones on one tree...it was brilliantly orange. Thanks so much for tuning in to our channel.

@@dnasbirdingadventures The pollen cones are only really visible for a short time each year. They'll open simultaneously soon and then be gone. Glad you like the area. I currently live in Ord about 60 miles north of Kearney. I pay some attention to birds. Yesterday I noticed the turkey vultures were back. They're the true bird of spring. The non-breeding sub-adults roost on a large cell tower downtown and it's quite a show when they come in to roost every evening. Haven't noticed any cranes going over yet, but that could change when it warms up again starting Tuesday. Juniper seed cones are fleshy, unlike most, wind-dispersed conifers, because they are dispersed by birds. Birds eat them in the winter, providing the chemical and mechanical scarification necessary for the the seeds to germinate.

Thanks for adding interesting information. I think my motivation for creating videos is to teach, but more importantly, LEARN new information and explore new areas.

Thanks for watching. I love it in NM, my home!

Happy birthday, Dave! I'm glad you enjoyed the experience.

Thanks so much for watching. We love keeping our bird lists 😊 as well as exploring.

Thanks for watching! We started all over again for 2024 😆

Thanks for watching!

You are welcome! Thanks so much for the kudos. It was a birthday present for Dave. He loved it.

Thanks! They were pretty incredible!

Thanks for checking it out!

@@dnasbirdingadventures ⚘🌹

Thanks. We were impressed! Plus, it's so close to the road and easy access.

@@dnasbirdingadventures most welcome ⚘🕊

Nice and lucky you!! Seeing is a BONUS! We've been looking (or listening) for a Barred owl for a while now. Camping is a great way to experience it all. Sounds like you're having fun exploring.

I'm just blowing around like a tumbleweed in the wind! I'm no fancy photographer or I'd get a picture!

Nice reply regarding 🌹⚘

Thanks!! We always try to turn birds into something they're not 😆. We were looking hard for the Bachmann's.

8:20 Yes, you're correct. Oops, I wish I had caught that. Thanks. I know we saw a little blue, but maybe we didn't get a picture.