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BigFella Videography
Australia
Приєднався 22 вер 2019
Welcome to my Videography/Vlogging channel.
Hit me up if you want to collab on something, pitch me an idea.
Consists of Photography, Videography, Adventures and more.
When I find something interesting in my life to upload, it'll be uploaded here.
Hit me up if you want to collab on something, pitch me an idea.
Consists of Photography, Videography, Adventures and more.
When I find something interesting in my life to upload, it'll be uploaded here.
Frogs wanted FOOD, so I showed them the LIGHT
Since making the frog hotels over a year ago, they've had small lights drawing in small food sources. The problem was that the lights weren't bright enough to bring in the size of bugs that these frogs will want to eat. However, the road to getting a hold of these lights wasn't without its twists and turns. In this episode, the frogs will eat happily under bright lights, which bring in HUGE bugs.
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An Appreciation of Nature's Most AWESOME Power (4 hours in 50 seconds)
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When I combine two of my biggest passions - videography and storms - the results can be truly awe-inspiring (or a total flop). Storms are unpredictable, but sometimes, if you're in the right place at the right time, they can be the most awesome spectacle. Such is the Spring season here in Australia in 2024, on the Northern Rivers of NSW. Some are petrified to even hear a storm coming, which is ...
Creating A Frog Hotel v2.0 - Upgrade from Best Western to BELLAGIO
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The frogs around the house have been living it up (loudly) in their hotel rooms, but after 2 years it's time they got an upgrade - one they probably shoud've had at the start. It's time for the natural upgrade to the frog hotels. I've decreased the number of pipes but increased the water area and included plants and a solar-powered water feature. If they were living in a Best Western before, th...
ASMR - Green Tree Frog croaks to sleep to
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When you find Green Tree Frogs (GTFs, aka: Whites Frog) around your garden or yard, you'll usually hear their croaks long before you see them. You may also wonder why they're not somewhere safer. This is mostly because their habitats are in decline, and their numbers also. Ideally they want somewhere with shelter, water and light; the three things that frogs absolutely need to enjoy a frog life...
Frog Hotel Shenanigans (Frogs Doing Froggy Things)
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Since making my first two frog hotels almost 2 years ago and then a 3rd, it seems as though the frogs which once invaded the house now have a new lease on life, doing froggy things in their own hotels. They've been no end of fun to film and photograph over the summer. Their shenanigans are quite funny and very loud. Kick back and relax as these Green Tree Frogs woo your socks off. Have a good o...
Frog Live Stream (Out Of Season) - Re-Upload
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Earlier today I hosted a UA-cam live stream which, as I later found out, didn't quite go to plan format-wise. I originally started the live stream in horizontal format, but I didn't know it wanted me to shoot it vertically. I'm a videographer and vertical stuff is for portraiture and UA-cam Shorts, but in my mind at least, not really for live streams. Anyway, I've corrected the errors and made ...
These Cute Frogs will make you MELT!
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Recently I went out on a night hunt for our usual tenants and some potential visitors to the frog hotels. With the noise some of these guys can make, it's kind of become imperative to remove them from their 'quarters' around the house and into the hotels at least for the night, so their croaking doesn't wake up everyone in the house. All summer long I've had our usual frog tenants and some visi...
I wasn't prepared for THIS! (The Rainbow Lorikeet INVASION)
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Earlier this year I installed some additional feeders onto the centre post of the 5.2m (17ft) tall bird feeder in the back yard. The new feeders would be for general use, but have become the exclusive domain of Rainbow Lorikeets. Initially, it was a fruit feeder that I put up, but wanted to try my hand at the Currumbin-style feed and have a wet-feed dish mounted next to it. I wasn't prepared fo...
This FROG HOTEL has a SECRET.
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Merry Christmas viewers, and welcome back to the channel. I have an over-abundance of frogs in my yard, and clearly two hotels with a combined 12 pipes isn't cutting it. I decided on making a last one with two 90mm pipes and a big pool/pond area at the front, since they love to plonk their butts in the water. I needed a bit more area to work within so I opted for a bin. As nasty as that sounds,...
Green Tree Frog has NO CHANCE against this Christmas Beetle #shorts
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The LARGEST Christmas Beetle I'd ever seen had landed right next to a Green Tree Frog (one of the larger ones), and the frog decided to take it on. I missed out on the action bits, because I was switching between still picture and video. Fair to say that the beetle had the best chance here because of its size. There was NO WAY the frog was going to win this one. #shorts #greentreefrog #christma...
Frog Hotels Really NEED this Creative Upgrade
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Welcome back to my channel, especially the new subscribers who I'm making this new content for! So my frog hotels have been in service a bit over a year, and they've always needed something to help make them better - I call it a pipe-keeper. I have 4 different sizes of pipes and none want to sit level on the base of the pot that the hotel is based in. To aid this, the pipes needed to be kept up...
Creating A Frog Hotel (These Guys have NEVER had it So Good..)
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Creating A Frog Hotel (These Guys have NEVER had it So Good..)
Dealing with the antics of Crazy Corellas!! (Crossroads Feeder Pt.2)
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Dealing with the antics of Crazy Corellas!! (Crossroads Feeder Pt.2)
Epic DIY Project: Building an ENORMOUS Wooden Bird Feeder (Pt.1)
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Epic DIY Project: Building an ENORMOUS Wooden Bird Feeder (Pt.1)
Ravaging Rainbow's on a RAMPAGE! [The Lorikeet Feeding Frenzy]
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Ravaging Rainbow's on a RAMPAGE! [The Lorikeet Feeding Frenzy]
North Coast Astronomy - Evans Head [Aug 2022]
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North Coast Astronomy - Evans Head [Aug 2022]
Queensland's Infamous Border Wall with NSW (the Red Fence) - Vlog
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Queensland's Infamous Border Wall with NSW (the Red Fence) - Vlog
The Tree Change - and the ABSURD amount of WORK being done [Northern Rivers] Oct 2021
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The Tree Change - and the ABSURD amount of WORK being done [Northern Rivers] Oct 2021
We Have Moved [Goodbye to our Home - 2022 Vlog Intro]
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We Have Moved [Goodbye to our Home - 2022 Vlog Intro]
TileStone Group - Cronulla Hoyts Theatre Bathrooms
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TileStone Group - Cronulla Hoyts Theatre Bathrooms
Learning Videography: Part 10 | Rode Wireless GO Mic
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Learning Videography: Part 10 | Rode Wireless GO Mic
January 2021 Vlog (North Coast, Coffs Harbour + Woolgoolga)
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January 2021 Vlog (North Coast, Coffs Harbour Woolgoolga)
Learn Videography: Part 9 | Zhiyun-Tech Weebill S Gimbal
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Learn Videography: Part 9 | Zhiyun-Tech Weebill S Gimbal
Learn Videography: Part 8 | Volkwell Backdrop Kit (for the Newbies)
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Learn Videography: Part 8 | Volkwell Backdrop Kit (for the Newbies)
Learn Videography: Part 7 | SmallRig Cage/Frame (Canon M50) - IS IT WORTH IT?
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Learn Videography: Part 7 | SmallRig Cage/Frame (Canon M50) - IS IT WORTH IT?
Learn Videography: Part 6 | Generic Softbox Lighting Kit
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Learn Videography: Part 6 | Generic Softbox Lighting Kit
Learn Videography: Part 5 | 12 inch Ringlight
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Learn Videography: Part 5 | 12 inch Ringlight
Learn Videography: Part 4 | Manfrotto BeFree Live Tripod (MKVBFRT)
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Learn Videography: Part 4 | Manfrotto BeFree Live Tripod (MKVBFRT)
North Coast, NSW | Year End 2020 | Weathershare Vlog (Epic Rainfall, MUST WATCH!)
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North Coast, NSW | Year End 2020 | Weathershare Vlog (Epic Rainfall, MUST WATCH!)
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Enjoyed the froggos and your sense of humor 🐸
Absolutely fascinating, I’m learning a lot; thank you 🙏
I love what you’ve done, and look forward to making mine
thanks, I'll have an updated build of this design soon, keep an eye out for it.
I think your videos used to lack a good, interest-catching thumbnail. This video fixed that, at least for today.
interesting. a good interest-catching thumbnail is exactly what got me over 2k subs on my original frog hotel video. contrarily, I thought this was one of my less-intriguing thumbnails. I may be updating this one, depending on results.
Your frog hotel set up with solar lights is looking great!
thanks. 🐸
The hotel starting looks like a spa resort now 😀
I am glad you got your meet Casper the Long Beaked Corella. We can pat him when he’s in the cage but not game to when he’s out and about in the nursery. 😉
🐸🐸 be like: 👑 is here I'm simple man - I see 🐸 and great human I 👍. Your content is great to view and listen 😃. The new pots look amazing 🤩.
Showed this to my partner since he loves lightning storms. 💜 Your footage of it is beautiful!
thanks very much, we don't usually get storms like this anymore, which is why I miss them so much. This month it's been almost a daily occurrence so far, but most don't produce lightning like this. To see it is something to behold - to capture it is a dream come true.
Beautiful footage, Big Fella! The natural world is amazing to behold. In my people's (Native American/Aboriginal) langauge, our word for "lightning" is "Newatkahrehnarí·ks," meaning "it strikes the eye."
Awesome, thanks so much for the comment ⛈
Thanks so much for sharing this very cool concept! I’m designing a frog pond in the UK for common frogs and will try to use these helpful ideas in taking it to the next level! Just out of curiosity do they also hibernate inside them over the winter or is more of a hangout safe zone over the summer month’s?
good question, they hibernate (brumate) wherever they want and feel safe. that said, a lot of them do so inside the pipes, where they can get good cover and also stay hydrated. it's used in both summer and winter (year-round actually), but the really busy time is in the warmer months. glad you got some good ideas for your pond, thanks for the comment and thanks for watching 🐸
@@bigfellavideography you just put a massive smile on my face! Thank you your efforts in mastering the frog fairies! I did think that was the case but people are sceptical ( too traditional) and this is really going to make them all crock 🤓 Please keep sharing these crafty ideas as they will leap frog across the globe and hopefully help them adapt to modern party life 🥳
Thanks for this Andrew! Congratulations. It’s a time consuming endeavour and all your fellow frog lovers appreciate it! Cheers!!!!!
Thanks for this Andrew! Congratulations. It’s a time consuming endeavour and all your fellow frog lovers appreciate it! Cheers!!!!!
Thanks for this Andrew! Congratulations. It’s a time consuming endeavour and all your fellow frog lovers appreciate it! Cheers!!!!!
Try frog fruit vegetation, which trails down the pot, captures nitrogen, and has tiny flowers most of the year. For taller plants try Lizards tails plants that are also aquatic with great flowers.
never heard of it, but I'll have a look. thanks for watching. 🐸
Be aware, if you live in Australia, that frog fruit (commonly known as Lippia here) is a serious environmental weed in pastures and waterways of outback NSW & QLD so don’t let it escape. It is an introduced species from America and outcompetes many native plants.
I am grateful for this new video, Big Fella. Sharing your valuable information with the world is appreciated. I did not know Australia has no raccoons. They are such intelligent beings. I used to feed a raccoon family who used to visit me. I am wondering how your drone endeavour is going? It is good to see your friendly face again.
fun fact - Australia has no megafauna (big cats, elephants, etc.) just lots of stuff that's either cute or deadly! thanks for watching... again 🐸
Is the spray paint safe for the frogs?
it's water-based, no problems.
Love the froggy jump-scares! 🤣 Hotel 2.0 looks great; it's so exciting that more species are trying it out now, too! I'm excited to see how they do with the new plant additions as time goes on. Not to mention how those plants hold up with some of those big ol' chonkers! 😂 Cheers, and thanks for the high-quality frog content. As always, I can't wait for the next one! 🐸💚
they are _literal_ jump-scares. 😆 the froggy die-hards are my favourite type of viewers here, and it's made just for you guys. thanks for watching, again! 🐸
7:18 frog jumpscare
there's a few, keeps viewers on their toes. thanks for watching 🐸
Boosting for the algorithm 🙌 Love your work, keep it up! 🌻🐝
thanks heaps 🐸
Very enjoyable video. Thank you for taking the time to create it all and to share your frogs. I love how communicative frogs can be when they have something to add to the conversation.
they sure know how to pick their moment. thanks for watching 🐸
Phenomenal, love from New York!
thanks so much for the comment and for watching 🐸
I had a nightmare of a time editing and re-editing this video, after I used the wrong codec for the footage from my phone. some of the colours might seem a bit off, and because of re-editing several segments, some of the dialogue will sound kind of frenetic and fast-paced. apologies for both of these, I tried my best to work around the problems. 🐸
This video is fine quality, Big Fella. I hope your Sydney flu subsided quickly. FYI, my cousin is featured on a mural at the Sydney Opera House, both inside and outside.
@@BearClanMan1970 yeah it was gone quicker than usual. thanks for your continued support. 🐸
The links at the end did not appear.
you were too quick, grasshopper! they're still in place according to youtube, however I can't make the timeline at the end go back far enough for the links to be on the exact time I said in the video. youtube has a bit of an odd thing with end screen timings.
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I have native green tree frogs in my yard. I was so shocked and so excited to see them in the pipes of my windchimes, with those little heads sticking out. So now this encourages me to take it a bit further. Thank you for this.
you're quite welcome, thanks for watching, and keep an eye out for another video coming pretty soon (an update to these hotels). 🐸
14:25 Frog parking only. All others will be toad
yeah, not much I can do about them sadly, they're a real nuisance, esp. at this time of year. also been trying to find that sign locally that doesn't cost body parts (and an LED "NO Vacancy" sign) 🐸
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Thank you for your videos. ❤🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸
thanks for watching, and for the comments.
Did you film your third version and describe the changes you made ?
it's in production now, taking a little longer than I'd like to finish it.
This is brilliant. Tyvm !❤ Rocks that aren't "sharp" would be best, so they don't get a small abrasion that easily gets infected and can be fatal.❤
24h livestream when 🐸😁
when I can bribe them to be active enough for a 24hr stint I guess, but frankly it'd be boring as batshit because they'd only be active enough for about 1 hour of content.
Im confused. Those frogs seem like your pets…. What are the odds that wild frogs make home in some PVC pipes… next to no chance….
I can see how you'd misunderstand. yes they're wild and they came with the house when I moved in. they were IN the house and had to be moved out, so I made them this frog hotel, which, as you may have noticed, wasn't my idea, but I ran with that idea on a whim and now they're content calling those frog hotels home. wild frogs aren't pets, and if they were I'd need to have a licence to keep them. so they live outside, still wild and free to do whatever. so considering the frogs were already here, the odds were kind of good from the start. I can think of plenty of others who'd kill for frogs in their hotel setup, similar to this.
Wow they even hav a light. Impressive to say the least
they need it for food. thanks for watching 🐸
Centre france , le bassin grand bassin en est plein .
Here's a tip from the father fish natural aquarium method; Put 2" of wet sand at the bottom and some wet leaves from a healthy fishbearing/frogbearing creek or whatever ontop and then add some plants in the pot. This way the water/rocks wont foul up because you've introduced healthy bacteria (from the leaves) into an anaerobic enviroment (under the sand). Doing this will create a "cleanup crew" of waste eating bacteria to eat the waste in the water and convert it into nitrates. This is where the plants come in and why they are so important, they literally eat the nitrates out of the water as it 's plant fertilizer. I would also recomend putting in some kind of water feature to have the water moving and aerated.
thanks, I'm taking all of the helpful comments on board so I can improve it for this upcoming season (2024/25), when I'll do a redesign of the hotels. so the layering of it (bottom to top) is sand/leaves/rocks? let me know if I've understood that correctly, thanks for watching 🐸
It might be worth adding a small circulating pump so you could keep the water filtered.
Might be worth adding a few moth balls anywhere there's access to the frog hotel. We used to have two tree frogs that lived in a fake tree on our patio beside the back doors. At night they perched on the glass doors and fed on the bugs trying to get to the light inside. I don't know how long they live but I always assumed it was the same two that were there for years, until I happened to catch an enormous rat snake in the same corner the frogs tree was in. I discovered the snake too late, as the frogs were gone forever already. That snake had to scale the 8'-10' concrete wall around the perimeter of our patio just to get those two frogs, so I guess, since it was mid-day and the frogs seldom made any noise, their scent must have drawn the snake in. In 15 years it was the only snake I'd ever seen on the patio. I didn't know how much I liked the frogs until I realized how angry I was that I'd failed to protect them.
haven't seen any snakes in the time I've been here, though I've heard others say they're around in the warmer months.regarding keeping the water clean, I have other ideas about how to do that in a more natural way. I'll have other vid coming soon, as I'm considering which direction to go with these existing hotels.
Many years ago, I built a stone / Douglas Fir garden cottage for a customer. She insisted on having a 6' diameter cast iron sugar kettle, equipped with a water pump, plummed thru an old maunual well hand pump fixture placed in the garden for a frog habitat. I was sure shed lost her mind, but, its what she wanted and she had the means so I found the kettle for sale at an old Louisiana plantation, made the two day round trip to get it, installed per her specs and to my complete amazement, within days, that thing was filled and covered with frogs. After that, the frog noise was continously audible from a surprising distance.
interesting story, and yes they're audible from a good few acres away, even without the megaphone-like pipes to amplify. thanks for watching 🐸
I'm going to give them a go and see if the tree frogs will take up residence and stay out of our bathroom.
yeah mine did this as well when I first moved in here. I moved them out and so far they've stayed there, happy enough with their new digs. thanks for watching 🐸
Wonderful idea❣