Rob's Backyard Critters
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The House Martin's Decline - A Helping Community (Friday Documentary)
The house martin (Delichon urbicum) a bird that once dominated the skies of the British isles has now declined in big numbers due to loss of nesting among other reasons. A football club in Belfast, Northern Ireland (UK) has done a project aming to help house martins in the area.
#birdwatching #housemartin #belfast #football #fridaydocumentary
An article about this community project: www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9qgj0d582xo
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The Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) - A Romantic Pair Dancer
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The great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) is a grebe with a beautiful mane and the moves to make any dancer shiver. This elegant bird can be found in Eurasia and is famous for its unique partner dance. #birds #waterfowl #thegreatcrestedgrebe #partnerdance My Instagram: robs.backyardcritters
The Western Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava) - A Colorful Wagtail
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The western yellow wagtail (Motacilla flava) is a wagtail with a bright yellow chest and a long tail wagging around. #birds #wagtail #yellow MY Instagram: robs.backyardcritters
The Migration of Birds: Predicting the Weather (Friday Documentary)
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Soon, summer will be gone in the northern hemisphere and autumn/winter will take place with coldness and rain. Birds are preparing for their flights back to warmer climates sometimes even as far as southern Africa or colder Antarctica. You can also predict the weather with migrating birds. #birdwatching #migrationbirds #autumn #fridaydocumentary Guardian article about migrating birds: www.thegu...
The Northern Wheatear (oenanthe oenanthe) - A Confusing Name to a Beautiful Singer
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The northern wheatear (oenanthe oenanthe) has many names in many different languages, but its song is still the same. #birdsong #northernwheatear #birdslover My Instagram: robs.backyardcritters
200 Seconds of Birdsong (200 SUBSCRIBER Special!)
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Thank you so much for 200 subscribers! For this honor I made a video comprising 200 seconds of birdsong. This includes the song of the chaffinch, black woodpecker and razorbill. ENJOY! #birdsong #200subscribers #200subscribersspecial My Instagram: robs.backyardcritters
Blue Tits Nesting in Cigarette Bins - WHY? (Friday Documentary)
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In recent years the UK has see a surge of blue tits (Cyanistes caeruleus) nesting in cigarette bins. This is not healthy for birds and a problem for smokers as well, when they can't deposit their cigarette somewhere. Mr. Russels has some ideas to fix this problem. #birds #birdnesting #cigarettes #fridaydocumentary ! Misspelling of cigarett/e in this video ! BBC article: www.bbc.com/news/article...
The Common Whitethroat (Sylvia communis) - A Brave Warbler
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The Common Whitethroat (Sylvia communis) is a garden bird found in Eurasia and Africa. This bird is unlike many other warblers not shy and likes to both show its song and feathering. #birdwatching #birdsong #warblers MY Instagram: robs.backyardcritters
THE FIGHT OF THE OWLS (Friday Documentary)
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In America's west coast there are two owl species that struggle to co-habit. The spotted owl (Strix occidentalis) and the barred owl (Strix varia). The barred owl is to overpowering for the nearly extinct spotted owl, so US wildlife officials have decided to hunt over half a million barred owls to help the spotted owl. Is this move right??? #fridaydocumentary #owls #conservationefforts #uspolit...
The Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) - A Graceful Shorebird
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The grey heron (Ardea cinerea) is a bird found on the shores of lakes, swamps, seas, riversides ad anywhere near water in Eurasia and Africa. #birdwatching #greyheron #shorebirds My Instagram: robs.backyardcritters
The Rook (Corvus frugilegus) - A Flockbird
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The rook (Corvus frugilegus) is a bird related to the crow family that is found in Europe's parks and forests. #therook #crows #birdwatching My Instagram: robs.backyardcritters
The California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus) - A New Beginning Friday Documentary
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The California condor (Gymnogyps californianus) became extinct in the wild in 1987 due to loss of habitat, poaching and several other reasons. This summer most california condor chicks ever hatched at Los angeles zoo. #californiacondor #conservation #conservationsuccess #fridaydocumentary Link to Guardian article: www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jul/25/condor-chicks-record-los-angeles-...
The Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) - A Gymnast of the Forest
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the red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) is home to the Eurasian taiga and gardens, where you probably have encountered a red squirrel. #mammal #squirrels #naturelovers My Instagram: robs.backyardcritters
The Blackcap - A Song that Inspires Songs
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The blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla) is a bird sometimes called the northern nightingale, because of its beuatiful song and location in central/northern Europe. #birdwatching #blackcaps #warbler #spring My Instagram: robs.backyardcritters
Albania - A Secret Paradise for Birdwatchers (Friday Documentary)
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Have you ever heard about the country of Albania? You might know Albanias isolationist past, but the country has moved forward and is now a very welcoming country. The birdwatching in this region is one of the best in Europe due to isolation and preservance of nature and wildlife. #albania #balkans #birdwatching #shkodër #fridaydocumentary My Instagram: robs.backyardcritters
The Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) - The Atlantic's Greatest Bird
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The Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) - The Atlantic's Greatest Bird
The Common Swift (Apus apus) - A Life In The Air
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The Common Swift (Apus apus) - A Life In The Air
Rare Bird Sightings - Not Like You've Imagined FRIDAY DOCUMENTARY
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Rare Bird Sightings - Not Like You've Imagined FRIDAY DOCUMENTARY
The Vole - An Unfavoured Guest
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The Vole - An Unfavoured Guest
The Common Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) - A Pair For Life
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The Common Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) - A Pair For Life
The European Bee Eater VS. The Asian Green Bee Eater (FRIDAY DOCUMENTARY)
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The European Bee Eater VS. The Asian Green Bee Eater (FRIDAY DOCUMENTARY)
The European Hare (Lepus europaeus) - A Big and Quick Rodent
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The European Hare (Lepus europaeus) - A Big and Quick Rodent
The Eurasian Buzzard (Buteo buteo) - A Diverse Predator
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The Eurasian Buzzard (Buteo buteo) - A Diverse Predator
Bird Species in Decline in Finland - FRIDAY DOCUMENTARY
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Bird Species in Decline in Finland - FRIDAY DOCUMENTARY
The Goldcrest (Regulus regulus) - A Tiny Crowned Wonder
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The Goldcrest (Regulus regulus) - A Tiny Crowned Wonder
The Hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothaustes) - A Large Nutcracker
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The Hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothaustes) - A Large Nutcracker
The Midnight Sun - How do Animals Adapt? (Friday Documentary)
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The Midnight Sun - How do Animals Adapt? (Friday Documentary)
The Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) - A Worldwide Swallow
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The Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) - A Worldwide Swallow
The European Nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus) - A Mysterious Forest Song
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The European Nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus) - A Mysterious Forest Song
Birds Defending Their Nests - The Many Methods (Friday Documentary)
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Birds Defending Their Nests - The Many Methods (Friday Documentary)