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Avian Discovery Tours
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I have had the priviledge of leading some wonderful people on tours in Canada and Australia as well as SE Arizona in the US. This channel is designed to share some of my most exciting birding adventures with others. Australia in particular has become such an exciting and special place for me over the years. Currently I am homesteading off-grid in beautiful Cochise County Arizona. The birding here is world class and I hope you enjoy the videos I post here. Thanks for coming by! Please leave a comment as I read each and every one! Thank so much! Don K
Australian Rosellas
Gorgeous in color with beautiful flute like calls what's not to like about Rosellas? This is another clip from my film produced in 2010 - Australia Discovering the World of Parrots.
Special thanks to narrator Michael Corkill who did such a fantastic job.
Special thanks to narrator Michael Corkill who did such a fantastic job.
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Australian Lorikeets
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Incredibly adapted to nectar feeding these are Australia's Lorikeets. Varied Lorikeets were super difficult to film and I spent days in heat and flies and recorded very little of them. Thanks for watching!
Major Mitchell's (Pink Cockatoo) Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo, Gang-gang Cockatoo, Galah, and Cockatiel
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These are clips from the film I produced in 2010 - Australia Discovering the World of Parrots. While South America may have more species, Australia is unmatched with the ability to see such gorgeous birds flying wild and free in often easy accessible areas. No use of these clips is permitted without permission.
SE Arizona birding adventure
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I took some time off from busy projects to join long time birding pal Scott Carey to explore some of the beautiful areas around where I now live. I am so fortunate to live in such a gorgeous area.
Scott Carey uses expertise in handling a Black-tailed Rattlesnake
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This Black-tailed Rattlesnake needed to be moved from a residential area in the Sierra Vista Area. Here Scott is releasing it in a remote Canyon in Cochise County.
Palm Cockatoo to Baudins Cockatoo
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Palm Cockatoo Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo Glossy-Black Cockatoo Carnaby's Cockatoo Baudin's Cockatoo
Channel Introduction
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I have provided this channel to share with others who enjoy and appreciate birds and other wildlife and a place to post videos I have created over the years. The Australian parrot series was completed in 2010 so the video quality could use an update but I thought from a biological standpoint it would still be worthwhile and of interest. I also am providing a venue for my current adventures with...
Australian Parrots - White Cockatoos
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Sulphur-crested Cockatoo Long-billed Corella Little Corella Western Corella These are excerpts from the film series I released in 2010 - Discovering the World of Parrots. Originally I had released this on DVD format, but have since decided I wanted this series to be available to all who are as captivated by the beauty of Australia's parrots as I am. Thanks for watching and your comments and que...
I see you don't do anything with this channel its must be because you don't have any products to lie about for free stuff or money.
What time of year was this filmed? Thank you
Seriously dudes?!?! You capture and harass the wildlife for a picture. Couple of jacka$$es.
Blue Grosbeaks were marvelous. I'm in Tucson so need to find a few around here! I have Broad-billed Hummers all year & love them. Thanks for the tour.
Hey, Don (Pamela K. here): Enjoyed this video so much! Miss your kind, knowledgeable presence here in Novato but happy you've found a special place to be. Keep the videos coming, please . . .
Thanks so much Pamela!
One of the+best videos ever. Thanks
Nice video! When is monsoon season in AZ?
Thank you for sharing.
Just found your channel! Really excellent and enjoyable!
Great video, and thanks for bringing us along! Quick question though: does Scott have a permit to be handling protected reptiles in AZ? AZGFD prohibits the handling of both of those first two rattlesnake species you showed (C. lepidus and C. willardi), and poking one with a stick, or manipulating one in any way for the sake of photography, would certainly be frowned upon.
I have been interested in Birds. (I don't like clear sky weather, temperatures above 75° F and my vision is very poor) So? well? I've been having Budgie Parakeets for Pet Bird's and watch what others have on Birds. I've tried a few Audubon Bird Watching Hikes. But the heat and seeing a bird is only and mostly has been from others spotting them and then they skid-dished off when I strained to focus on their designated spots. My mental knowledge is slow to grasp an understanding about them. I live on the West Coast of Washington. I like the cold weather and overcast. And is this Channel going to have more Bird Videos?
Don - I'm heading to SE AZ in a couple weeks for the first time. Doing some youtube prep and stumbled on this video and thought "Hey, that looks like Don K!"... and sure enough... glad to see you are doing well. I've been in northeast BC for 20+ years. All good. And yes, I still have Jake!
VERY NICE WORK... CULTIVATION LAND IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN THIS AREA ?
Headed to Arizona to live. I'm a birdwatcher and have not seen any of these birds in person being in Colorado. I want to see birds in person so I have to relocate to AZ. I was able to ID some of your birds just from pictures I've seen. Thanks so much.
I remember you from a few years back on another channel and you referred to 5k subscribers. What is the name of your other channel? I really enjoyed the lovely views of birds. Thank you! (Ah! I found it.... affordable desert living. Thanks)
Amazing video, love Arizona
Stumbled upon your video and it brought back so many memories of when I was stationed at Ft. Huachuca. Sadly, I wasn’t into birding or photography then but your video makes me want to return to the area! Looking forward to your next adventure!
Loved the video! Was looking for CA birding but your AZ video came up and you have such a warm intelligent manner we couldn't turn it off. Thank you so much!!
Great video! Keep up the good work!
Thanks Scott, good video. Madera Canyon is magic.
A Black Eagle just flew over me, turned around, and flew back over me. I'm in Northeast Nevada. Very COLD lately and Snow covered with biting winds. My buddy heater warms my bus up to 20 degrees . That's all. So i am VERY happy to watch birds with you as I am wrapped in 4 blankets, too cold to sleep. 🦅🐦💚
Yes, I'm watching every day, 😊
I never knew how beautiful S.E. Arizona is. I agree it is so important to get away sometimes .What fun you had, I especially loved the babbling brook area. I think you traveling after the monsoon season enabled Mother Earth to be very lush. blessings . #5001 Look forward to more bird watching.
What gorgeous birds!
Lovely, Don. It’s such a beautiful time of the year in the desert.
As soon as the temp reaches 45 C we get hundreds of mask lorikeets coming to the shade tree and bird bath , some drop from the tree but we are able to place them on the bird bath and make them drink , we save most of them, but sadly a few dont make it....you know when they have come back to their senses when they turn to sink their beak in to you....
thank you for reuniting me with some old friends from when i lived in NEW MEXICO!! just subscribed
Post more videos.
What is the coati hunting for.
Any good places in your area to hunt for gold in the mountains?
Please name the plants too when you can. Thanks!
What a great video. I enjoyed watching all the nature. I appreciate the labels for your birds/animals as well. It’s extremely helpful. The zone tailed hawk was pretty cool! I loved hearing it calling. My favorite part was the coatimundi just wandering through having a little snack. 😊🙏❤️
Excellent video once again! Thank you for sharing your adventure! Your friend seems amazing with reptiles..
Hello ....we follow your affordable living channel and came here to check this out! I owned an African grey for years and love parrots!
Madera Canyon, new place to check out on my list. I learned about the snakes. You want to see what type of backstop the snake has or is it on open ground. They can only lunge far if they have something to push off from like a rock edge or a trunk of a tree. That's when you need to back up past twice its length and if coiled up. Those birrds are so cool to see. I am amazed at how much sugar a hummingbird needs to eat to stay active. Each one has to be an expert forager to every find that much nectar. Thanks for the footage.
Great video Don! We can't wait to go explore Madera Canyon - it looks beautiful. We also have Alot of friends asking why AZ? It's so hot... LOL Then we go on and on about the "high desert" but we are starting to just say "cause we're crazy"... We love how uncrowded the Sierra Vista area is and we are loving it! We hope you are doing well and look forward to more videos on both Channels. Have a Happy Holidays! P.S. We're waiting for our Tilley hats to arrive in the mail! 😊
I love this video! Thank you so much. Since I've been caged like a bird, I am learning as much as I can about the birds around me. I bought binoculars and can identify a few of the birds outside my window. I live in Chandler AZ and am fortunate enough to have an empty field next to my apartment. I have seen a pair of hawks that hunt the field....my heart nearly explodes when I see them...they are magnificent! They have become my friends. Again, thank you for this video...I'll watch it until I memorize each bird. Thank you for taking the time and using your expertise to make AZ come alive. It means a lot to me!!!!!! Thank you
So glad this was enjoyable for you Debra. All the best and thanks for watching.
If you're interested in watching a wide variety of birds near Chandler try the Riparian Preserve in Gilbert at Guadalupe and Greenfield. Nice park with several ponds/lakes. The winter is the best time of year. Veterans Oasis Park in Chandler is also nice but I prefer the park in Gilbert. Enjoy!
@@stuartdavis798 I've been to the Riparian Water Ranch once. After I move back to Arizona, Gilbert area, I plan to spend a lot of time there. Love birds.
Nice Don You know in the center of Australia if they get rain its like that as well my favorite is the Sturt's desert Pea
very beautiful bird the black ones my favorite
my favorite is the Black cockatoo with red stripes really nice bird but so timid when in Darwin i saw some in a cadge they were very wild birds and at Curimun bird sanctuary place wow so nice they come on the peoples arms lots to see its very big place there in South East Queensland so many birds there today at my sons school i was watching the Galah's mating was good to see so may wild birds hear in Adelaide to
Such brilliant colorful birds! So awesome! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Beautiful Birds we have some in our Yard hear in Adelaide thank you very nice
I'm a bird lover. Although not a Stewart, I do feed, protect, and help them multiply wherever I go.
Amen~!
Don, thanks for this channel, and starting it off with Aussie birds is awesome. We are blessed here to have beautiful birds of all sorts. I am especially enamoured with crows, magpies and butcher birds. The latter two work hard on their carrolling songs, and it is so pleasant to hear them practice. What have you got up your sleeve after these Aussie tapes? Oh, and do not for one minute think that this absolves you from your homesteading journey. I still look forward to some trail cam footage from around your pond.Rich.
Nice idea. Maybe still leave teasers on the original channel?
Thanks for your suggestions. This is a bit of a work in progress navigating between the two. A few things to iron out I would say.
Thank you, Don!
Thanks for watching Catherine. Great to have you here.
What fun! Thanks
Your so welcome. Thanks for watching Catherine!
I just love the colors! Oh my gosh!!! I love the fruit bats too! They are really cool! Oh my they were trying to kill each other! Glad they weren’t seriously injured. Nice 👍 Don!!!
Thanks Pam! Yeah fruit bats LOVE to squabble but I havent seen them injure each other so far. They are so huge with almost a 4 ft wing span. When they fly it sounds like someone opening and shutting a small umbrella. LOL.
@@aviandiscoverytours2465 Cool!!!😊👍
Ouch! You really know how to hurt a guy! Just kidding... 😉 In just over ten minutes you managed to check-off most of my old stomping grounds in and around the SE AZ Sky Islands -- my idea of heaven on earth during monsoon season. Nice video, Don.. very well done.. and I greatly appreciate you throwing in the herps, too! I'm so home-sick I can hardly wait until my opportunity to return to the area, this time for good.. Thanks for sharing!
Lane co delighted this video could be enjoyable for you. Yes this area is so rich in natural history! One of my main reasons for moving here!