Ĺynda Stevens
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An Evening With The Barred Owlets #3 July 10, 2024
On this warm evening, all 3 owlets came down to the river to drink, have a bath, and play on the logs and branches along the river. The evening ends with a fish delivery to one of the owlets.
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Відео

Barred Owlet Boogies To The Blues July 15, 2024
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Owls commonly bob their heads rhythmically from side to side, then forward, then back. Or almost completely upside down. All these varied head movements help the owl judge the position and distance of things around it-essentially, to triangulate on objects and to build a composite picture of its surroundings. While all owls do this , the movements are often pronounced in young owlets who are ex...
An Evening With The Barred Owlets #2 Barred Owls Having Fun July 8, 2024
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Barred owlets spend a lot of time grooming each other which often leads to play wrestling and trying to bite each other's feet.
An Evening With The Barred Owlets #1 July 7, 2024
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The owlets are spending more time at the river, enjoying baths and moving among the cool tree branches.
Barred Owlet Gets Fish For Dinner Nanaimo, B.C. July 8 2024
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One of the owl parents catches a fish and takes it to the owlet. However, before the owlet can swallow the fish, it must first expel the pellet from its earlier meals.
Morning At The River With Black-tailed Deer Nanaimo, B.C. July 6, 2024
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On a warm morning, two deer come to river in Bowen Park to have a drink and browse on some leafy shrubs.
Barred Owlet Drops A Slippery Fish June 30, 2024
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Some interesting interaction between the owlet and its parent when a fish gets dropped.
Barred Owlet Plays In The River June 30, 2024
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The barred owlets are big enough now to spend time on their own at the river.
Barred Owl Family and The Rat Bowen Park, Nanaimo B.C. June 2024
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Warning: Graphic Content A barred owl parent feeds a rat to its 3 owlets.
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A compilation of different bird families including hummingbirds, Canada geese, American dippers, Barrow's goldeneye, mallards and red-winged blackbirds.
Common Merganser Family On The Nanaimo River May 27, 2024
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Video of nature encounters at Nanaimo beaches.
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Some video of the raven fledglings a week after leaving the nest.
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @LianetVegaMorales
    @LianetVegaMorales 3 дні тому

    This is just Beautiful❤

  • @keithmacdonald4805
    @keithmacdonald4805 4 дні тому

    That was really good Linda, I think it is your best one yet.

    • @lyndastevens3479
      @lyndastevens3479 4 дні тому

      Thanks Keith-that was quite a night and I was glad that I managed to capture it all on video.

  • @kingtuck1977
    @kingtuck1977 5 днів тому

    Me and his mamá

  • @kingtuck1977
    @kingtuck1977 5 днів тому

    Me & birdy 0:11 0:12 0:12 0:13

  • @cherylhopkins5110
    @cherylhopkins5110 5 днів тому

    Cute video Lynda! Love watching them triangulate.

  • @keithmacdonald4805
    @keithmacdonald4805 6 днів тому

    Another good one Linda, those little guys are so cute and fun to watch.

    • @lyndastevens3479
      @lyndastevens3479 6 днів тому

      Thanks Keith-I couldn't resist putting some good music to this one.

  • @keithmacdonald4805
    @keithmacdonald4805 8 днів тому

    Another good one Linda!!

  • @eileenspamer-kw3kz
    @eileenspamer-kw3kz 9 днів тому

    cute from uk granny

    • @lyndastevens3479
      @lyndastevens3479 9 днів тому

      It has been very fun to watch these owlets-hours of enjoyment.

  • @trinasyoutube
    @trinasyoutube 9 днів тому

    We have an owl that lives in our neighborhood but I’m not sure what kind of an owl it is. Really enjoyed watching these two. 😊

    • @lyndastevens3479
      @lyndastevens3479 9 днів тому

      Barred owls are very common urban residents. Great-horned owls are larger and have noticeable ear tufts on their heads-I don't see them as often as barred owls.

  • @c2jones
    @c2jones 9 днів тому

    The government is going to start mass-killing barred owls because they regard them invasive in the west (because more of them live in the east) and they see them as a threat to spotted owls. It's flawed ecology and an outrage.

  • @keithmacdonald4805
    @keithmacdonald4805 10 днів тому

    Great video Linda, those little guys have brought us a lot of enjoyment this summer!!

    • @lyndastevens3479
      @lyndastevens3479 10 днів тому

      Yes, they have certainly kept us entertained. I will be posting a couple more compilations.

    • @c2jones
      @c2jones 9 днів тому

      @@lyndastevens3479 We need to protect them. The government wants to start killing them because they think they're a threat to spotted owls.

  • @eileenspamer-kw3kz
    @eileenspamer-kw3kz 10 днів тому

  • @ourniche
    @ourniche 11 днів тому

    Wonderful! What a funny couple of owlets - curious and comical looking.

    • @lyndastevens3479
      @lyndastevens3479 10 днів тому

      Yes, they have been a lot of fun to watch and I have taken so much video that there will be more compilations in the next few days. Thanks for watching.

  • @marcymohler3703
    @marcymohler3703 13 днів тому

    Wonderful video!!! They look so healthy looking.

    • @lyndastevens3479
      @lyndastevens3479 12 днів тому

      Thanks Marcy-yes, it's nice to see them looking so good.

    • @user-dw6pj3jn1r
      @user-dw6pj3jn1r 11 днів тому

      Thank you, Lynda, for all your wonderful videos. We are very glad we met you on the banks of the river that day by the African tree. Now that we are back in Alberta, we very much appreciate your joy.

    • @lyndastevens3479
      @lyndastevens3479 11 днів тому

      @@user-dw6pj3jn1r Thank you for your kind comments and I am glad that you are enjoying the videos. I have been taking a lot of barred owlet videos lately so will posting them over the next few days.

  • @Fortheloveofbirds2020
    @Fortheloveofbirds2020 13 днів тому

    Amazing footage!

    • @lyndastevens3479
      @lyndastevens3479 9 днів тому

      Thanks-I am glad that you enjoyed it. I have been doing more videos of these owlets over the past few days so will have more to post.

  • @wingsanddaydreams
    @wingsanddaydreams 15 днів тому

    Thank you for sharing these beautiful owls! New subscriber here ✨

    • @lyndastevens3479
      @lyndastevens3479 9 днів тому

      Thanks for subscribing and I am glad that you enjoyed the video.

  • @Rockymtnchick
    @Rockymtnchick 18 днів тому

    This is hilarious! I feel like the adult keeps pretending to look for the fish so it doesn’t have to deal with the impetuous youngster. Who knew the owlet would be so aggressive 😳

    • @lyndastevens3479
      @lyndastevens3479 18 днів тому

      Yes, it was quite fun to watch and see this interaction. Watching wildlife is always full of surprises.

  • @Rockymtnchick
    @Rockymtnchick 18 днів тому

    This is adorable! I love how you captured all levels of energy 🥰

    • @lyndastevens3479
      @lyndastevens3479 16 днів тому

      Thanks-those little ducklings can sure move when they want to.

  • @DaveTylerBC
    @DaveTylerBC 18 днів тому

    Now we know who the boss is !

    • @lyndastevens3479
      @lyndastevens3479 18 днів тому

      So true-I am always excited when I manage to capture this sort of interesting behaviour.

  • @user-ms1pg2ok4i
    @user-ms1pg2ok4i 19 днів тому

    This little owlet is having a good time!❤

    • @lyndastevens3479
      @lyndastevens3479 9 днів тому

      Yes, they are certainly fun to watch at this age-so curious.

  • @johannageisel5390
    @johannageisel5390 19 днів тому

    Awwwww... moist owlette!

  • @trishheart-lee4360
    @trishheart-lee4360 20 днів тому

    So sweet! 🥰❤️

  • @keithmacdonald4805
    @keithmacdonald4805 21 день тому

    Excellent Linda!!

    • @lyndastevens3479
      @lyndastevens3479 21 день тому

      Thanks-I missed the bath but was happy with what I managed to capture.

  • @thuringch
    @thuringch 23 дні тому

    This video makes me happy! Thanks for being such a nice friend to bees, Lynda, and for adding these nice scenes to UA-cam.

    • @lyndastevens3479
      @lyndastevens3479 8 днів тому

      Thanks Christine-I am glad that you are enjoying them.

  • @trishheart-lee4360
    @trishheart-lee4360 25 днів тому

    Amazing video Lynda! Thanks for sharing this! ❤️

    • @lyndastevens3479
      @lyndastevens3479 23 дні тому

      Thanks Trisha-I loved watching the interactions between the parent and owlets.

  • @rainforestangler9423
    @rainforestangler9423 26 днів тому

    How is it physically possible for those little balls of fluff to swim so fast?

  • @jordanblackstone99
    @jordanblackstone99 26 днів тому

    Lynda I have walked all over Bowen and haven't seen these beauties...any suggestions?

    • @lyndastevens3479
      @lyndastevens3479 23 дні тому

      Right now they are spending time at the river between the first waterfall and the bridge. Early morning or dusk are the best times to see them.

  • @keithmacdonald4805
    @keithmacdonald4805 26 днів тому

    That's great Linda, some great footage and really nice images. What a great catch!!

  • @cherylhopkins5110
    @cherylhopkins5110 27 днів тому

    Fascinating!

    • @lyndastevens3479
      @lyndastevens3479 27 днів тому

      Thanks-I am going to email you in the next few days to catch up.

  • @cherylhopkins5110
    @cherylhopkins5110 Місяць тому

    Wow - awesome stuff Lynda!😊

  • @helenakreowska497
    @helenakreowska497 Місяць тому

    Such a very happy Bee, it made me happy too. Great video, from so many angles, easy to see nectar drinking apparatus, and in slow motion. Thank you Lynda. <3

    • @lyndastevens3479
      @lyndastevens3479 Місяць тому

      Thanks-glad that you enjoyed it. She has been visiting me daily and I am wondering if she is nesting close by.

  • @rainforestangler9423
    @rainforestangler9423 2 місяці тому

    Fledglings look so innocent, don’t they? Maybe those ravens learned to use a human structure by observing barn owls!

  • @marcymohler3703
    @marcymohler3703 2 місяці тому

    That’s wonderful Lynda!!

    • @lyndastevens3479
      @lyndastevens3479 2 місяці тому

      Thanks Marcy-I watched turtles lay eggs last year, so it was nice to see some successful nests.

  • @ruthcaspell9030
    @ruthcaspell9030 3 місяці тому

    Enriching ❣️. Cattails, comments and fascinating photos 🙏🏽

  • @reneemetrik6561
    @reneemetrik6561 3 місяці тому

    Beautiful 🐦

  • @colleeneggertson2117
    @colleeneggertson2117 3 місяці тому

    Interesting the way the swan dips the cattail fluff in the water and then eat it in the water.

    • @lyndastevens3479
      @lyndastevens3479 3 місяці тому

      Yes, I thought that same thing. I wonder if it is just too dry to eat as is.

    • @colleeneggertson2117
      @colleeneggertson2117 3 місяці тому

      @@lyndastevens3479 I expect so. Great video. Thank you!

    • @lyndastevens3479
      @lyndastevens3479 3 місяці тому

      @@colleeneggertson2117You're welcome and thanks for watching.

  • @mkvh5511
    @mkvh5511 4 місяці тому

    Bravo 👏 You have captured so many wonderful scenes! Love the wasp digging👍

    • @lyndastevens3479
      @lyndastevens3479 4 місяці тому

      Yes, it was interesting to see the wasp moving rocks.

  • @mkvh5511
    @mkvh5511 4 місяці тому

    Wow! Wonderful capture 👍

  • @mkvh5511
    @mkvh5511 4 місяці тому

    Very peaceful scene! Very graceful mouvements of their necks ! Really enjoyed watching your video 😊

    • @lyndastevens3479
      @lyndastevens3479 4 місяці тому

      Thank you-apparently this is not a commonly seen behaviour, so I was lucky to capture it.

  • @djphlange
    @djphlange 4 місяці тому

    Where in the park was this?^^ i was there today but didnt see any but i hope to soon 😊

    • @lyndastevens3479
      @lyndastevens3479 4 місяці тому

      They were in the ponds along the salmon channel. I have found that the best time to see otters there is in the fall, especially if there is fish in the ponds.

    • @djphlange
      @djphlange 4 місяці тому

      @@lyndastevens3479 thank you! I think I found the area today, I didn't see them there but I did see a family of 4 down by the waterfront today! ^^ Uploading a video now

    • @lyndastevens3479
      @lyndastevens3479 4 місяці тому

      @@djphlangeYes, I have seen that family at the waterfront too-they seem to be regulars there. I have posted two videos of otters at the waterfront and it is this family in both videos. I'll check out your video.

  • @keithmacdonald4805
    @keithmacdonald4805 4 місяці тому

    Well done Linda, I've been there about 7 times trying to find it but no luck so far. I will keep trying.

    • @lyndastevens3479
      @lyndastevens3479 4 місяці тому

      I have been checking the last few days and haven't seen the bittern again-I was very lucky this day that it was so active. Lately, this bird is not being very cooperative.

  • @keithmacdonald4805
    @keithmacdonald4805 4 місяці тому

    Excellent video Linda, brings back lots of memories of all the nights that I have spent over the years at Bowen photographing the Owls and their Owlets. I'm going to try some video this year.

    • @lyndastevens3479
      @lyndastevens3479 4 місяці тому

      Thanks Keith. I am finding that the video works well at Bowen since the owls are often not active until dusk and then the light is poor. The video seems handle the low light better than regular images and you can capture more action.

  • @myvillagebirds
    @myvillagebirds 4 місяці тому

    Beautiful owl. Nice video. Thank you for sharing. Greetings!!

  • @ruthcaspell9030
    @ruthcaspell9030 4 місяці тому

    So camouflaged. Wonderful video 🙏🏽

    • @lyndastevens3479
      @lyndastevens3479 4 місяці тому

      Thanks. I was lucky that it was quite active this day or I would never have seen it.

  • @trishheart-lee4360
    @trishheart-lee4360 4 місяці тому

    Oh wow Lynda! You captured him so amazingly! Love this so much! 🥰❤️

  • @wildtravelsdemystified
    @wildtravelsdemystified 4 місяці тому

    Such a stunning species 😊, love that beautiful red head 🥰, lovely video👏👏👏

    • @lyndastevens3479
      @lyndastevens3479 4 місяці тому

      Thanks-this is one of my favourite birds too.

  • @saijaicheunarom5388
    @saijaicheunarom5388 4 місяці тому

    Owl is security sicret eat Rat en Slang Sneak people not want Rat en sneak Slang .

  • @wagyumatsusaka2546
    @wagyumatsusaka2546 4 місяці тому

    GUTEN MORGEN GOEDE GOOD OWLS VIDEO ......... MATSU

  • @scottrobertson9452
    @scottrobertson9452 4 місяці тому

    There are two nesting pairs on our farm. Beautiful, haunting majestic bird.

    • @lyndastevens3479
      @lyndastevens3479 4 місяці тому

      It must be wonderful to have two pairs nesting. I am fortunate to have been able to watch this one pair for a few years now.