Wild About Birds
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Wild About Birds: Channel Trailer 2023
It's official, I've changed my channel name from North Florida Photographer to Wild About Birds. Here's the trailer I promised, I hope you enjoy watching it. Thanks to everyone who subscribes to my channel and to all of you who have taken time out of your day to watch my adventures with birds and other wildlife. I have a lot of new content in the works, including the highlights from my recent trip to Wisconsin. I'm also in the process of reconfiguring my home office so I can start streaming live backyard birding content. MUCH EXCITE!
If you are new to my channel and you're interested in my content please hit the subscribe button. I post new content every 1-2 weeks, typically at noon on Sundays.
Thanks again, all the best!
Andy
music courtesy of Epidemic Sound
Best Kept Secrets by Rue Rosa
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction - sunrise at St. Marks. Snail Kite at Paynes Prairie Preserve.
00:10 Purple-crowned Fairy, Florida Scrub-Jay, and Sandhill Cranes.
00:21 American flamingo, Trumpeter Swan, Roadrunner and shorebirds during Hurricane Sally.
00:33 Semipalmated sandpiper, Pine Siskins, Cave Creek Canyon in Arizona.
00:44 Yellow-throated toucan, Snowcap, Ruby-throated Hummingbird and Snowy Plover.
00:55 Rough green snake, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Great short-horned Toad, and Dusky Pygmy Rattlesnake..
01:07 Florida Manatee, Bobcat, Cedar Waxwing and Green Heron.
01:18 Magnificent Frigatebirds during Hurricane Sally, Purple Finch, and Bald Eagle.
01:30 Osprey, and Sunset at St. Marks NWR.
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Birding at Wakulla Springs (Summer)
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This video features the birds I typically see when birding at Wakulla Springs in the summer. It is the second video in a series I'm creating about this fantastic park. You can watch part one of the series here - ua-cam.com/video/9ctYyXxbxgI/v-deo.html THE highlight of my 2023 summer visits to the springs so far has been the family of Prothonotary Warblers I came across near the entrance to the ...
The Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Bird Facts No. 3)
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Bird Facts No. 3 takes a look at the Ruby-throated Hummingbird, America's most popular bird. Did you know they can fly backwards? And that their heart beats 1250 times a minute? To fly nonstop across the Gulf of Mexico they have to double their body weight!!! Check out my other Bird Facts videos. Bird Facts No. 1 Northern Cardinal - ua-cam.com/video/UHohuRQuWNc/v-deo.html Bird Facts No. 2 Limpk...
The Limpkin (Bird Facts #2)
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This video contains facts about the Limpkin, a bird from Florida. The limpkin is one of Florida's most iconic and recognizable birds. Almost every resident who lives near fresh water has heard the wailing call of this peculiar bird. It can be found throughout much of the state but is most common between the northern Everglades and Orlando. I created another video about limpkins several years ag...
Random Acts of Birding (Episode 3)
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Episode 3 of Random Acts of Birding features birding and wildlife viewing highlights from North and South Florida. Roseate spoonbills, American crocodile, wood warblers, loggerhead shrikes and the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker are just a few of the species featured in the episode. Check out my other Random Acts of Birding Episodes Episode 1: ua-cam.com/video/iZkKEdwrakE/v-deo.html Episode ...
The Northern Cardinal (Bird Facts #1)
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The Northern Cardinal is one of America's most popular bird species. This video is a little different from my usual content and gives brief insight into this beautiful bird and how it fits into human culture. It's very common here in the south for people to look at the cardinal as a sign that a lost loved one is nearby and making sure their family is ok. This belief prompted me to research furt...
Birding St. Marks NWR #6 April Highlights
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This video features my birding and wildlife highlights from St. Marks NWR during the month of April. It includes a Green Heron eating a Southern Leopard Frog, a collection of Least Bittern and Least Tern photographs, and video clips of a variety of other common birds. Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound Baptized and Buried by Will Harrison CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:12 American avocets, long-b...
Random Acts of Birding (Episode 2)
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Inside Episode 2 of Random Acts of Birding you'll find my video and photograph highlights over the last 2-3 weeks from several birding and wildlife hotspots around North and Central Florida. Least Bittern, Sora, Wood Thrush, Veery, Sandhill Cranes, Gopher Tortoise, Pygmy Rattlesnake and more are featured. Check out my other Random Acts of Birding Episodes Episode 1: ua-cam.com/video/iZkKEdwrakE...
The Mammals of Florida
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This video features the mammals of Florida. I have encountered many species of mammal in Florida while filming and photographing birds. Species such as Florida Black Bear, Florida Manatee and Bottle-nosed Dolphin are featured in the video. Thank you so much for watching! As always the music I used for this video is courtesy of Epidemic Sound, a great resource for content creators looking for ro...
Backyard Birding in Florida (Winter Highlights)
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This week's video features the winter birds I filmed in my backyard on two single days, one in late January and one in mid-March. I really enjoy spending time birding in my backyard and I always look forward to sharing what I see with you all. The undoubted highlight was a beautiful male Baltimore Oriole and I had got so much enjoyment from filming the doves as well. I hope you enjoy this lates...
Birding St. Marks #5 March Highlights
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Here's the 5th installment of St. Marks Diary, which highlights my birding and wildlife viewing adventures at my favorite local hotspot, St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge. The plan was to film and photograph the Long-tailed Duck that had spent the winter at the refuge but it wasn't playing to my agenda and eluded my camera! However, I managed to capture some nice video and photographs of the o...
Random Acts of Birding (Episode 1)
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I'm kicking off a new monthly vlog this week that features the birds and wildlife I encounter when I'm out and about on random, unplanned trips, to my favorite local birding hotspots. In this episode, I visit Otter Lake, Shell Point Beach, Wakulla Springs State Park and Apalachicola National Forest. Check out my other Random Acts of Birding Episodes Episode 2: ua-cam.com/video/Fa4907F79WA/v-deo...
Lake Elberta (Birding North Florida)
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Lake Elberta is one of North Florida's best birding hotspots. Over the last 20 years it has provided refuge for 215 species including Red-necked Grebe and White Wagtail, two mega rarities for Florida. It's a great place to watch and photograph birds all-year round. I hope you enjoy this video and are inspired to visit the lake if you're in North Florida. I wanted to give two fellow you-tubers a...
Shell Point (Birding North Florida)
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Shell Point (Birding North Florida)
Birding at Wakulla Springs (Winter)
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Birding at Wakulla Springs (Winter)
Birding St. Marks NWR #4 Nashville Warbler
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Birding St. Marks NWR #4 Nashville Warbler
Backyard Birding in Florida (December Highlights)
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Backyard Birding in Florida (December Highlights)
Winter Hummingbird Banding (2022 - 2023)
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Winter Hummingbird Banding (2022 - 2023)
Birding St. Marks NWR #3 American Golden Plover
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Birding St. Marks NWR #3 American Golden Plover
Bird-Mas Montage to Celebrate the Holidays!
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Bird-Mas Montage to Celebrate the Holidays!
Common Backyard Birds of North Florida Part One: Winter
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Common Backyard Birds of North Florida Part One: Winter
Vermilion Flycatchers Birding North Florida & SW Georgia
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Vermilion Flycatchers Birding North Florida & SW Georgia
The Bald Eagle
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The Bald Eagle
Waterfowl of North Florida
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Waterfowl of North Florida
Birding St. Marks NWR #2 "Pinky" the American Flamingo
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Birding St. Marks NWR #2 "Pinky" the American Flamingo
Snail Kites & more along the La Chua Trail Birding Florida
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Snail Kites & more along the La Chua Trail Birding Florida
Birding in Florida & Beyond: 2021 Highlights
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Birding in Florida & Beyond: 2021 Highlights
Birding St. Marks NWR #1 Swallow Murmuration!
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Birding St. Marks NWR #1 Swallow Murmuration!
Birding in Florida: 2020 Highlights!
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Birding in Florida: 2020 Highlights!
Birding Florida during the Golden Hour
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Birding Florida during the Golden Hour

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  • @CharleneFerguson-wg9mx
    @CharleneFerguson-wg9mx 27 днів тому

    white squirrel

  • @CharleneFerguson-wg9mx
    @CharleneFerguson-wg9mx 27 днів тому

    Manatee look like a walrus and 🦭 seal there must be some kind of relation to them

  • @CharleneFerguson-wg9mx
    @CharleneFerguson-wg9mx 27 днів тому

    that's awesome alot of 🐦 🐦‍⬛ 🦜 🦚 🪶 🦢 🐦 birds could see how that must been so enjoyable

  • @fetus302
    @fetus302 3 місяці тому

    I just saw one in the marshes behind my house! Didn't recognize it and looked it up online and eventually came to this video. Thanks!

  • @Floridacoastwriter
    @Floridacoastwriter 3 місяці тому

    Turn off the music. It messes up the bird call sounds.

    • @wildaboutbirds71
      @wildaboutbirds71 3 місяці тому

      thanks for your comment. Dogs barking, A/C unit going and other sounds drowned out much of the bird sounds.

  • @THE_BOGET
    @THE_BOGET 4 місяці тому

    God I hate this godforsaken creature. This is undoubtedly unfortunate news.

  • @promethiumfire6009
    @promethiumfire6009 4 місяці тому

    Annoying bird

  • @ralphkruger9996
    @ralphkruger9996 5 місяців тому

    Where are the names?

    • @wildaboutbirds71
      @wildaboutbirds71 5 місяців тому

      they are included in the video description with time stamps. you can also hover over the play progress bar and it'll reveal the chapter and name(s) of each bird.

  • @lukasbo2642
    @lukasbo2642 5 місяців тому

    I am in Fuertaventura now and I am visited by a couple each morning:)

  • @CasualScrub
    @CasualScrub 6 місяців тому

    Today was my first time seeing an eastern fox squirrel in the wild. Thanks to this video I was able to recognize it!

  • @anneward5173
    @anneward5173 6 місяців тому

    It would have been better without the music, including the bird calls for the different species and the names of the types of birds.

    • @wildaboutbirds71
      @wildaboutbirds71 6 місяців тому

      thanks. I don’t make videos anymore but if I do I’ll bare that in mind

  • @philipcrawford5469
    @philipcrawford5469 7 місяців тому

    The music kinda ruins it.

  • @patrickmaline4258
    @patrickmaline4258 7 місяців тому

    a comment

  • @patrickmaline4258
    @patrickmaline4258 7 місяців тому

  • @alexamerling79
    @alexamerling79 7 місяців тому

    Fascinating Birds.

  • @AndiGalpern
    @AndiGalpern 7 місяців тому

    This bird calls to his mate all night and keeps me awake.

  • @michaelselz3389
    @michaelselz3389 7 місяців тому

    Had one in my backyard last night , they’re so fucking annoying couldn’t sleep all night so help me god

  • @realmassconsumption
    @realmassconsumption 8 місяців тому

    That’s about how long I can go.

  • @6hilltop6
    @6hilltop6 8 місяців тому

    Get ya Eagle on ..Nelly

  • @Liz-in7by
    @Liz-in7by 8 місяців тому

    Just stumbled upon this … love this video! your passion for birds & life and good music shine through :) ty

  • @Americano98583
    @Americano98583 9 місяців тому

    That’s my bird brown limpkin bird 🤙🏾

  • @patriciawilson6373
    @patriciawilson6373 9 місяців тому

    Lovely video ❤❤❤

  • @vitazgal9933
    @vitazgal9933 9 місяців тому

    Thank you so much.... lovely video.....💜

  • @62747
    @62747 9 місяців тому

    We had one come to our pond in Roberts Cove, Louisiana. It stayed by me while I racked clams out of the water for it. It became my 'friend'! :) Thanks for this amazing video. It gave us a chance to hear what they sound like..... ua-cam.com/video/iEjBWuPQqXI/v-deo.html

  • @anitacoogan4822
    @anitacoogan4822 10 місяців тому

    thanks enjoyed watching, think my friend and I might have spotted one today. We will be more alert in hope of truly ID-ing it next time here in Florida.

  • @gijsvermeulen5248
    @gijsvermeulen5248 10 місяців тому

    Hello Andy,a very nice and informative video of you and hope you are doing fine!! Greetings Gijs

    • @wildaboutbirds71
      @wildaboutbirds71 10 місяців тому

      Many thanks! Hope you are well too my friend

  • @cliftonwhittaker260
    @cliftonwhittaker260 10 місяців тому

    I photographed a limpkin here in Clarksville, Tennessee this month (Nov 2023). It stayed around The Pond in Liberty Park for a couple of days.

  • @lighthouse7833
    @lighthouse7833 11 місяців тому

    Rare scene😮 Good filming 😊Thanks 🎉 L+🎋

  • @lighthouse7833
    @lighthouse7833 11 місяців тому

    Marvelous nature😮 Excellent shot ☺Thanks🎉 L+🎋

  • @lighthouse7833
    @lighthouse7833 11 місяців тому

    Cute rat😊Nice filming☺🎋L+🎉

  • @lighthouse7833
    @lighthouse7833 11 місяців тому

    Interesting scene😊 Excellent catch ☺Keep it up 😅 L+🎋🎉

  • @yywant-qb7om
    @yywant-qb7om 11 місяців тому

    I live so big, the first time I saw such a scene, was I too pure?😳

  • @FeatheryHillsYT
    @FeatheryHillsYT 11 місяців тому

    Everytime i see any nimal or bird mating, the female doesent want to lol

  • @lighthouse7833
    @lighthouse7833 11 місяців тому

    Gorgeous cat😅 I like cat😅 Excellent shot 😅 L+🎉

  • @lighthouse7833
    @lighthouse7833 11 місяців тому

    Wow impressive scene😮 So special Owl indeed 😮 Nice shot 😅 Thanks for sharing 😅 L+🎉

  • @lighthouse7833
    @lighthouse7833 11 місяців тому

    Always captivating birds you've shot 😮 Fascinating atmosphere and nature😮 struck with your work😅 Keep it up😅 Biglike+ and Sub+🎉

  • @islandbirdw
    @islandbirdw 11 місяців тому

    When I hear theee calls in the spring it always proceeds a mating event. The male has to do all the work doesn’t he?

  • @lighthouse7833
    @lighthouse7833 11 місяців тому

    Beautiful bird indeed😮 Thanks for good video😅❤🎉Biglike+

  • @lighthouse7833
    @lighthouse7833 11 місяців тому

    Very interesting video about birds😅😅 Your camera work excellent 😅 Thank for fascinating video😂🎉 Biglike+

    • @wildaboutbirds71
      @wildaboutbirds71 11 місяців тому

      So nice of you. I appreciate all of your kind comments 👊🏻😊

  • @lighthouse7833
    @lighthouse7833 11 місяців тому

    I saw first time😮😮 Thanks 😅 Looks amazing bird 😂 Biglike+

  • @lighthouse7833
    @lighthouse7833 11 місяців тому

    So amazing creature 😮😮 tiny but gorgeous bird 😅😅 Thanks for good video 😂🎉 Biglike+

  • @lighthouse7833
    @lighthouse7833 11 місяців тому

    Calm and meditative scenery😮 Your movement is excellant😅 I feel nature 😂🎉Like+

  • @lighthouse7833
    @lighthouse7833 11 місяців тому

    Spectacular scenery😮😮🎉 Thanks for sharing😅😅Big like+

  • @leen_smit
    @leen_smit 11 місяців тому

    Thank you my friend but this will be my last replay, I'm quitting you tube after I was accused of negative response and encouraging people to leave you tube. Unfortunately, I don't know anything except that I no longer upload films. Greetings from Leen, the hole is good.

    • @wildaboutbirds71
      @wildaboutbirds71 11 місяців тому

      oh no I’m sorry to hear that. Take care my friend

  • @fabiano8888
    @fabiano8888 11 місяців тому

    I just watched your ad and subscribed. 😊

  • @monadoina53
    @monadoina53 11 місяців тому

    The presented sequences are wonderful, my dear friend. Congratulations for the video!

  • @RYANandMICHELLEchannel
    @RYANandMICHELLEchannel 11 місяців тому

    Cute!

    • @wildaboutbirds71
      @wildaboutbirds71 11 місяців тому

      thanks Ryan, they are cute little things!

  • @RYANandMICHELLEchannel
    @RYANandMICHELLEchannel 11 місяців тому

    🦉

  • @renatezaphiriou8838
    @renatezaphiriou8838 11 місяців тому

    So cute! What a beautiful family - thanks for sharing!

  • @redpepperdave
    @redpepperdave 11 місяців тому

    first time I've seen an owl look around like who is hooting 😂👏