Becorns Episode 1: Bluebirds

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  • Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
  • Becorns are little people I make out of acorns and sticks. Then I photograph them in nature with real animals. In this video, I share my process for taking photos with some Eastern Bluebirds.
    Learn more and buy prints and stationery at: www.davidmbird.com.
    EDIT:
    Hi folks. I appreciate the concern some of you have for the well being of the birds. I share your feelings and also felt very protective of their little family. Here are some precautions I took:
    - To protect from predators, I built the birdouse and baffle according to the recommedations by the Connecticut Audubon (see below for link). The second platform was only in place during photography sessions when I was able to monitor for predators.
    - It’s recommended to check Bluebird boxes at least once a week. From my research online, I learned that bluebirds are actually quite tolerant of humans. I opened up the box briefly every five days, and stopped when they had feathers and there was risk of birds jumping out. I only opened the box when the parents were away collecting food.
    Here are some resources I called upon:
    portal.ct.gov/...
    www.ourbetterna...
    I’ve since come to understand that it’s illegal in the US to collect migratory bird feathers without a license because it violates International Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. The treaty makes it unlawful to hunt, take, capture, kill, or sell migratory birds. The statute extends to any bird part, including feathers, eggs, and nests. I found the bluejay feather on the ground, but there’s no way law enforcement could know that, thus the blanket regulation. There are plenty of bird species that aren’t protected though. Time to find some chicken feathers!
    My goal is to honor and respect the animals, and I hope that by sharing what I learn about them, we all can expand our appreciation and respect for them.

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  • @nct948
    @nct948 2 роки тому +4167

    very creative! you could write children stories with your acorn people as illustrations, I believe they would be a great hit.

    • @godspi4609
      @godspi4609 2 роки тому +284

      I agree..this instantly took me back to being a kid..

    • @dadnar7615
      @dadnar7615 2 роки тому +99

      Totally agree.

    • @moos5221
      @moos5221 2 роки тому +99

      that would be lovely and i'm sure there is a whole market for that kind of stuff (i don't mean just kids books, i mean natural stuff instead of animated plastics). =)

    • @subysb9616
      @subysb9616 2 роки тому +20

      Hai, this is the story way for genZ

    • @christinamccarthy6326
      @christinamccarthy6326 2 роки тому +12

      Grwat idea

  • @MoonyCat
    @MoonyCat Рік тому +662

    These little acorn people are literally so adorable and look like mystical little forest spirits

    • @noname-zg8lh
      @noname-zg8lh Рік тому +9

      They're not acorn people. They're bcorn people.

    • @bibson1405
      @bibson1405 Рік тому

      @@noname-zg8lhtruth! 🙌🙌

    • @ek.c5j
      @ek.c5j Рік тому +2

      wise mystical tree🗿

    • @Lisa.G412
      @Lisa.G412 Рік тому +1

      Reminds me of fragale rock

    • @bonnieprice9482
      @bonnieprice9482 Рік тому +1

      Exactly..👍😁👋

  • @TJ_ax
    @TJ_ax Рік тому +653

    YOU USED TO DESIGN BIONICLES?!! I’m so amazed I just randomly came across this and you designed literal parts of my childhood. Much love

    • @TJ_ax
      @TJ_ax Рік тому +32

      You were on the design team for Maxilos and Spinax? You sir are a legend

    • @jeezwhy2015
      @jeezwhy2015 Рік тому +3

      Totaly

    • @piecheese1214
      @piecheese1214 11 місяців тому +6

      According to his website, he was largely responsible for creating Makuta Krika, who is my favorite!

    • @zacknair6202
      @zacknair6202 8 місяців тому

      Same!!! Love and love bionicles!

  • @tb8810
    @tb8810 Рік тому +66

    Your little one will be so proud to say "yep my dad did Becorns" they are so adorable. Totally do a children's book.

  • @crowickedone4037
    @crowickedone4037 2 роки тому +725

    YOU were a designer for Bionicle!?
    Dude! Let me thank you for years of fun, inspiration, and for being partially responsible for pulling me into art!(and everything else) You should know that community is still strong. You made a helluva good job during those five years. And now these little guys, they're great, they're precious and we require more.
    Thanks again for everything!

    • @squirrel3443
      @squirrel3443 Рік тому +42

      Same here!! My brothers and I had bionicles! I had Tahu and he would ride my ponies to the dollhouse and then he would kidnap my bratz doll. I took my brothers bionicles and made them the good guys to steal back the girl and bring her home… then my brothers seen I took their bionicles and cut my horses tail and mane off 😂😢 so mean to their only sister

    • @cindyzins6628
      @cindyzins6628 Рік тому +14

      My son had Bionicles!! Neat!

    • @escobarines
      @escobarines Рік тому +15

      My brother LOVED bionicles, they were his favorite toy!!

    • @GeorgeSmith-jk2zg
      @GeorgeSmith-jk2zg Рік тому +5

      Thanks for writing this so I did t have to 🙌

    • @anastasia-fr1gn
      @anastasia-fr1gn Рік тому +9

      @@squirrel3443 lol I too have brothers and we played with bioncles. I never had bratz dolls but I had Barbies and I would make whole storylines with the different toys. This is bringing back so many childhood memories.

  • @WhiteMousse1980
    @WhiteMousse1980 2 роки тому +186

    I don't know if anyone else has mentioned or noticed this, but you deserve credit for blending artistic style with an actual experience in encountering and connecting with nature. Your art creates an occasion in which you're able to interact with the animals. It's beautiful

  • @kymberlydawn1445
    @kymberlydawn1445 Рік тому +103

    Your children are lucky to have such a creative father. Their heads will be filled with endless stories and they will witness the magic of life because of you. Bravo.

  • @sm3296
    @sm3296 Рік тому +183

    This is the most delightful, charming and wonderful thing I’ve seen in ages. As a forager of forests and seashore who delights in making wee things, and can make up whole scenarios to share with my granddaughter, I’ve found my very happy place here in UA-cam. Thank you for this!

    • @veramae4098
      @veramae4098 Рік тому +2

      I've been doing a lot of reading lately:
      The Shorter Peyps -- diary of a guy who lived 400 years ago. Amazing.
      Accidental Czar: the life and lies of Vladimir Putin -- horrible
      Ravens in Winter -- wonderful, amazing, scientific discovery.
      I'm in need of more "nice people" to balance out Vladimir Putin.

  • @tanyaandrovich2158
    @tanyaandrovich2158 2 роки тому +88

    I was one of those kids that grew up playing with Lego and Bionicle. Such an integral part of my childhood.
    It’s wonderful to find out when the people who helped build my childhood are off in the world still doing great things!

  • @SanJuanJeff
    @SanJuanJeff 2 роки тому +615

    I can’t thank you enough- everything about this gentle video filled me with such hope and wonder. You’re a special soul to have taken the time and effort to create this magical miniature world.

  • @oogalook
    @oogalook Рік тому +241

    I'm 30 seconds in and I've already subscribed. It's cuz you're up front and you're authentic, man. You tell us exactly what's going to happen, not trying to dress it up or add any flair, and you'll have the work speak for itself. Excellent.

    • @rhodaknight5707
      @rhodaknight5707 Рік тому +8

      Isn't this sensational? No need for flare. Nature is so beautiful interesting fascinating and mysterious. Nothing made by man can compare.
      Kindred spirits see and understand in an instant. You have a good heart..

    • @lilcrust3063
      @lilcrust3063 Рік тому +4

      Me too

    • @erfan4244
      @erfan4244 Рік тому +1

      @@rhodaknight5707 yeah lets revolutionize the way we live for the better, instead of doing whatever those failed "systems" are bombarding and invading us with

    • @carolecarles3660
      @carolecarles3660 Рік тому

      Idem pour moi....je suis sous le charme...Tout ce que j'aime ❤..(Dommage, je ne comprends pas tous les commentaires anglais...)
      Je transfère à ma fille qui façonne des personnages miniatures avec une autre technique ( pâte Fimo))

    • @UNABRIDGED_SCIENCE
      @UNABRIDGED_SCIENCE Рік тому +1

      UGH I DO NOT AGREE WITH YOU

  • @queenbee3647
    @queenbee3647 Рік тому +30

    Adorable! 💖 And Im an old lady. I love your videos. Your baby is lucky to have a Dad that still has the whimsy part of his brain still functioning and intact. Be sure to pass it on. I did with my little girl. She grew up and became a librarian and now shes passing it on to other generations. 👍🐦

  • @glendawoodward8750
    @glendawoodward8750 2 роки тому +86

    Lovely! I've been making these little things most of my life. I hang them in trees maybe people will think the fairies left them. I'm most likely old enough to be your grandma. I'm glad to see young people continue with it.

    • @cecillewolters1995
      @cecillewolters1995 2 роки тому +6

      That sounds so sweet!
      I’ll bet a lot of people enjoy your creations ☺️

    • @suzansanchez1105
      @suzansanchez1105 2 роки тому +8

      That's adorable. I'm 60 but always been so drawn to anything magical,quirky and fairy like.

    • @laurabarber6697
      @laurabarber6697 2 роки тому +5

      Have you sent him any pictures of your creations? Do I see a collaboration? 😊💝😊

    • @catherinegrace7999
      @catherinegrace7999 2 роки тому +3

      👸What a perfect name- you're like Glenda the Good Witch, but of the woods🌲🧚🏽🌲 I'd have felt like one of the most special girls in the world if I came upon one of creatures on the path of my woodland excursions 👧🏼 ~ Well heck, I'm almost 60 & I'd STILL feel special !👩🏻‍🦳 Now I know what to make for my grandchildren's fairy garden🧚🏼‍♀️I've collected acorns, tiny pinecones, grasses along with peculiar sticks & stones from different states ....this is going to be exciting & fun🤠

  • @halogeek6
    @halogeek6 2 роки тому +99

    This... this is very wholesome. Something about a man just making art and enjoying his passion. The world needs more of this.

  • @mariacargille1396
    @mariacargille1396 Рік тому +66

    As an avid creator, storyteller, and collector of nature bits, I can't tell you how encouraging it is to see someone make things like you do! Thank you. 🌰

  • @pascal9532
    @pascal9532 8 місяців тому +9

    Hi fellow Becorn lovers, i just wanted to let you guys know that channels like these are just what makes me love people sometimes. There is another channel similar to the way David shares his story and thats "Tanks for nothin".
    just 2 men doing what they love and showing it to the world is just something magical in itself
    i hope i get to see more channels like these instead of those awful tiktok dancing explicit videos, and actually appreciate this side of youtube
    thanks for sharing your work David!
    with lots of love from India

  • @f.d.6667
    @f.d.6667 3 роки тому +212

    Dave, it's awesome to see how you created this whole universe complete with a story and a coherent design language! Don't worry about leaving Lego. When you are a real designer/artist "the system" is simply way too limiting. Natural materials in their complexity are way more stimulating/rewarding to work with: there is always an element of surprise (failure) but the results are richer and deeper and thus more appealing.

    • @davidmbird
      @davidmbird  3 роки тому +42

      Thanks so much! You sound like a Lego designer, but I'm not sure if I know you. I totally agree about the element of discovery when it comes to nature. All my creative plans are loose sketches and I'm forced to roll with whatever happens, which keeps things interesting. I do love the system and have so much respect for master builders though. I think both methods have their benefits. Sticks are a lot cheaper than bricks :)

    • @f.d.6667
      @f.d.6667 3 роки тому +23

      @@davidmbird ... "Franklin D." here ... don't get me wrong - limitations force you to be inventive and to think on a more abstract level (maybe). However, IF you know how to use tools and if you are up for a challenge, natural materials appear to be a good choice because interacting with them provides you with a broader/deeper sensory stimulation - something the brain "likes"... Again, I am super-impressed with the Becorns and their universe - as well as with the way you tell the story in the video!

    • @annarawlings6841
      @annarawlings6841 2 роки тому +13

      @@davidmbird it would be great to see an animation story with Becorns

  • @jurassicmongoose3569
    @jurassicmongoose3569 2 роки тому +92

    I was really inspired by your backstory. I'm kind of in the same boat myself right now. Just quit my job last week because it was just destroying my body and happiness. I haven't found my acorn yet but I'm confident that I will. Keep up the great work.

    • @flameepidemic4839
      @flameepidemic4839 2 роки тому +3

      Awee thats a cute way to put it

    • @user-oj9jl8xw2b
      @user-oj9jl8xw2b 2 роки тому +2

      Не расстраивайтесь,-устройтесь куда-нибудь ночным сторожем,-это неплохая работа,-есть время посидеть в тишине,подумать,-я не думала раньше,-что всю жизнь простым охранником проработаю,-не обязательно всю жизнь "бежать впереди паровоза",в попытках заработать побольше.😊

    • @kilodeltawhisky1504
      @kilodeltawhisky1504 2 роки тому +1

      @@user-oj9jl8xw2b having time to think and study is a huge blessing. Yes! Stay off the tracks. Better to observe from a distance.

    • @Blissblizzard
      @Blissblizzard Рік тому +1

      @@user-oj9jl8xw2b This job had become a man in a van driving from building to building all night, forest firewatch, lighthouse keeper, these jobs are all gone.

  • @sheilamore3261
    @sheilamore3261 8 місяців тому +5

    I just love your little stories with the birds you’re so creative and bring everything to life children will absolutely love this I still have a child in me and I’m 63 I think this is the most creative thing I’ve saw in a long, long time I wished I had this when I was a kid This Is wonderful😁😍💕 wonderful I love it

  • @nlbhaduri
    @nlbhaduri Рік тому +9

    I used to make acorn horses with toothpicks, acorns, etc when I was small because I desperately wanted a horse. I created entire stables of them but they never looked as beautiful as your acorn people do. I hope you continue to share your stories and experiences with us. Many thanks!

    • @bluekatgal7300
      @bluekatgal7300 8 місяців тому +1

      Hope you have or will receive your horse. 😊

  • @SoulSoundMuisc
    @SoulSoundMuisc 2 роки тому +45

    Reminds me a bit of Brian Froud's "Faeries" book from 1978. Very imaginative, whimsical and gets the imagination going. Puts me to mind of little emissaries of Leshii.

    • @morgansparhawk8410
      @morgansparhawk8410 2 роки тому +1

      Yes!! I love that book

    • @SoulSoundMuisc
      @SoulSoundMuisc 2 роки тому +1

      @@morgansparhawk8410 one of my all time favorites. Mu father used to read from it to me as a child-- I preferred that over kids books.

  • @cassiekay8633
    @cassiekay8633 2 роки тому +52

    I told my husband I needed to see something beautiful and soul restoring before I went to bed after a hard day and UA-cam suggested this and words can't express how happy you and the bluebirds and the Becorns have made me ! Thank you !

  • @emilen0304
    @emilen0304 Рік тому +18

    crying. this is such an amazing spin on nature photography. i love the becorns and i hope you continue making these wonderful creatures.

  • @JustAGoomy
    @JustAGoomy Рік тому +9

    Dude bionicle was my entire childhood! Thank you so much for your work on the series, it had me captivated all the way until the line was cancelled :,) Im loving these videos so much keep up the wonderful work!

  • @bluetickbeagles116
    @bluetickbeagles116 2 роки тому +328

    This incredible. The artistic creativity using acorns and pairing it with real wildlife is impeccable. Wow!! 🤩

    • @shadestomp7824
      @shadestomp7824 2 роки тому +2

      Plus his name is BIRD!

    • @JohnSmith-cc3ud
      @JohnSmith-cc3ud 2 роки тому +2

      Impeccable, unable to be pecked..is that a pun

    • @garysimon7765
      @garysimon7765 2 роки тому +2

      Photography makes photos. Not pictures.
      Great photos. Wish you further successful adventures.

    • @savesoil3133
      @savesoil3133 Рік тому

      Indeed it is quite beautiful!
      Btw, It is said that by 2045 we would be producing 40% less food than what we are producing right now, and our population would be over 9.3 billion people. #SaveSoil #ConsciousPlanet #nosoilnofood
      Let's act now🌿

    • @erfan4244
      @erfan4244 Рік тому

      @@shadestomp7824 birdy nom nom

  • @fredderf3152
    @fredderf3152 2 роки тому +62

    This little presentation made my day. When you bring a simple smile to a person’s face …you have accomplished so much.

  • @anitajeka1658
    @anitajeka1658 Рік тому +13

    This is how our world should be seen by everyone, both big and small! 🙂🙂🙂 So wonderful! It is such a gift for children to see our nature in this way and what it gives us!!! A huge thank you for your work and these heartwarming stories!!! So true and beautiful!

  • @MizzAugust7
    @MizzAugust7 Рік тому +4

    Becorns are without a doubt completely endearing ! Its easy to picture their future lives just by watching the story of their creation & the small interaction with the Bluebirds. I have raised baby birds before, 2 baby Mockingbirds, eyes closed & no feathers. My cat found them after a hurricane. Their constant feedings are a LOT of work. ( I was lucky, my neighbors raised parrots, so I had free baby bird food with all the vitamins they needed) That may be the only way you CAN get the shots of birds & the Becorns you want. You would be surprised how many people in your community raise or take care of injured birds. When they were ready I taught them how to find bugs & worms under small rotting branches. They left when they were ready to, sleeping indoors till then. I still have a large amount of Mockingbirds around my house today. Blue Jays & Chickadees may be more human socially friendly, if you get the Jays when theyre young - they like wet meaty dog or cat foods. Chickadees also take well to hand feeding. I'm very much looking forward to the adventures of the Becorns. Yes , you made the right decision :)

  • @reinab8168
    @reinab8168 2 роки тому +68

    I also enjoy making little worlds...in planters mostly. I wanted to say though, that bionicles were my kids favorite toys ever. They are in thier 20s now and still talk about them. Your art is special to many.

    • @drakep271
      @drakep271 2 роки тому +2

      Do you have any pictures of your creations? I'd enjoy seeing them

    • @cecillewolters1995
      @cecillewolters1995 2 роки тому +3

      You still have the Bionicles? That is amazing :O
      Those pieces of Lego were a big part of my childhood as well :3

  • @askseeknock7
    @askseeknock7 2 роки тому +30

    What you did was share a piece of yourself that reminds me of a part of me that I haven’t been letting out simply because I haven’t found opportunities. Being an adult, and not quite as creative as you. Thank you for being an inspiration 🦋

    • @kilodeltawhisky1504
      @kilodeltawhisky1504 2 роки тому +2

      There are so many ways to exercise and develop your creativity. The things people create from cardboard... Little houses, wall adornments. Things from paper, yarn, material, recycled items... Find your niche and just do something. Everything you try either moves you towards your passion or away from it. The only thing worse than failing is doing nothing at all

    • @askseeknock7
      @askseeknock7 2 роки тому

      @@kilodeltawhisky1504 thank you for the encouragement 🍄

  • @alexrangel1123
    @alexrangel1123 Рік тому +6

    You did a awesome job with Bionicle. I spent hours as a kid posing mines in my mother’s garden. Rainy days especially. I see the exact same energy in your Becorn people

  • @LIGHTWORKER-po9di
    @LIGHTWORKER-po9di Рік тому +3

    My mom made simple little acorn dolls to play with when she was a little girl in the Shenandoah Valley.I hear a kindness in your voice .Your expression of nature is so real and beautiful!⚡💎💎💎💎💎⚡

  • @christines2016
    @christines2016 2 роки тому +142

    I’m fascinated by the magic and creativity in your work. Just a thought: maybe the blue birds were nervous by the blue jay’s feather you used on the shepherd’s staff. Blue jays are notorious for eating smaller bird’s eggs and babies.

    • @mollynash2597
      @mollynash2597 2 роки тому +6

      True, I've seen Blue Jay's take baby birds right out of the box.

    • @mistyize
      @mistyize 2 роки тому

      I thought the same thing!

  • @esintomusic2342
    @esintomusic2342 2 роки тому +147

    This is such a great idea. Your little adventures of the Becorns helping animals. You are very patient and your work flourishes with your patience. Thanks for sharing your society of Becorns.

  • @lydiarowe491
    @lydiarowe491 Рік тому +1

    Knowing your background gives us the sense of how the Beecorns were created..making them so small is a skill..thanks for sharing..giving pleasure to many ❤

  • @pattylovesbenj
    @pattylovesbenj Рік тому +10

    Your work is uplifting, peaceful, and inspiring! Thank you for sharing your creations with us.

    • @erfan4244
      @erfan4244 Рік тому

      it looks good and it good for our health and nature aswell also pretty fun!

  • @katiekane5247
    @katiekane5247 2 роки тому +31

    We moved into this home almost 3 years ago. The front porch is elevated & has two large trees & some evergreen bushes nearby. Feeding & watching the birds every day gives me such joy. Masses of hummingbirds all summer, chickadees, cardinals, bright gold finches through the winter. I'm a big supporter of native plants, I've preserved what's here & planted many more. I do supplement seed, suet & thistle as well as an open water source. How much joy & relaxation these tiny gems have given me! I love creating from nature, you are far more handy than I.

  • @josiechaney9010
    @josiechaney9010 2 роки тому +35

    Phenomenal spirit and gentle creativity. How I think life really should be.

  • @DK-qx3lv
    @DK-qx3lv Рік тому +3

    Videos like this help the world make sense. I can’t express how much I love this video.
    I made similar creatures but used flowers for fairy wings and neutral pipe cleaners for the body. These pictures spark the creativity in me again. Thank you.

  • @DelphiaStrickland
    @DelphiaStrickland Рік тому +7

    Thank you for acknowledging the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and the illegality of collecting feathers! You are so creative. I enjoy watching the videos of you designing and making the Become and the environs, and the resulting photos. I just love the little world you created 😍

  • @TulipHaka
    @TulipHaka Рік тому +73

    I am completely charmed by the Becorns and your process. Thank you for making the world a better place.

  • @FuckTheYoutubeUsernameChange
    @FuckTheYoutubeUsernameChange 2 роки тому +20

    I would love to watch a stop-motion style animation about these guys. Such fun stories.

  • @rosamrc923
    @rosamrc923 Рік тому +3

    how talented David you are and what an incredibly sweet, kind and curious world you have created for us to enjoy. Thank you for all that!

  • @brigidaborges2927
    @brigidaborges2927 Рік тому +4

    This is precious! The world needs more people like you! Thank you!

  • @alisoncarlisle807
    @alisoncarlisle807 2 роки тому +4

    My 20 year old was fascinated by Bionicles when they were young. To this day, when looking at Legos with their youngest siblings they wax poetic about the good old days when there were Bionicles. Thank you for what you created then. And for what you are creating now. It has touched our lives in a very special way.

  • @terrynb1922
    @terrynb1922 2 роки тому +64

    This is just amazing! What a wonderful little world you have created! I did wonder what the adult blue birds thought after they had moved into this house and laid eggs - all of a sudden this platform with grass appears! LOL! I'm like you, I'm just amazed when I see birds like bluebirds, orioles, rose-breasted grosbeaks, goldfinches! And they're just flying around wild! They seem too beautiful to be so normal. I became a backyard birder about 3 years ago and saw birds I have never seen before in my 52 years of life. And I long and Hope to see a lot more!

  • @elijah9755
    @elijah9755 Рік тому +1

    As a former bionicle loving child, I’d just like to thank you for being a part of something that basically gave me my entire childhood

  • @janinecavanaughcpo1820
    @janinecavanaughcpo1820 Рік тому +4

    It's so cool to see and hear you talk about your creative process. You combine the great outdoors with a fascinating fantasy world. You're very talented and creative. Can't wait to view more episodes.

  • @mossynest
    @mossynest Рік тому +26

    The World needs more people like you!

  • @jaynedavis3388
    @jaynedavis3388 Рік тому +4

    Ok I love that we live in a time where this isn’t weird, it’s content 😊. Your Bcorns are adorable, the level of detail using natural supplies is impressive. They’re much better than my champagne corks painted as people from all over the world. I call them corkies & I give them to my youngest nieces & nephew to play with. For you the eventual photo is the goal, for me it’s putting love into making something & then letting the kids enjoy them (even when it’s destructive)

  • @hanna561
    @hanna561 Рік тому +1

    Wow, you gave those birds a front garden AND a Gardener! Lucky Birds 💕

  • @kevinwilson2082
    @kevinwilson2082 2 роки тому +7

    “Wow, what he must be thinking right now .” David, I will try to be that little bird every morning upon rising. I think you may have just changed my life. I think that beautiful child you are holding so close, is the luckiest child in the word. God bless you David. Kevin

  • @mrisfanbs
    @mrisfanbs 2 роки тому +41

    Marvelous! You just made my sunday! Along with the people chasing money and worldly tether, your creation bring balance what life truly means. Thank you

  • @lizzieyann
    @lizzieyann Рік тому +1

    Awww! This is so wholesome! Thank you for sharing your talent & cute adventures with nature! ❤

  • @dianezybrands8250
    @dianezybrands8250 Рік тому

    Love your world. It makes me happy. Happy and peaceful. Thank you. ❤️

  • @birdylove24
    @birdylove24 2 роки тому +13

    You are an REAL Artist! 💖
    I'm so impressed! 😍
    Heartwarming art! ❤️
    And your children are blessed having such a patient dad! 😉😊

  • @user-hg2pz7wn9i
    @user-hg2pz7wn9i 2 роки тому +44

    Дружище ,ты просто гениальный ,с особым мировоззрением человек.Мы с дочкой просто в восторге !!! То что ты делаешь просто бесподобно !!!👏👏👏

  • @fuzzy1948
    @fuzzy1948 Рік тому +1

    So inspiring ✨️ You have an amazing mind! Thank you for this wonderful creation ❤️ God bless you 🙏 👍🖖🍀😃

  • @barbarabonk9022
    @barbarabonk9022 Рік тому +1

    It’s so relaxing watching these beautiful fairy tale stories ❤

  • @mollyspencer5570
    @mollyspencer5570 2 роки тому +24

    I just found you and feel like I’ve met a kindred soul. I have bluebirds at my home in Northern Michigan. I have ALWAYS had a indescribable love of acorns. I totally got your creation story as my boys grew up playing with Bionicals. Thank you for following your creative heart. What a joy to have found you.

  • @vincevalentine874
    @vincevalentine874 2 роки тому +44

    Amazing. These should definitely be for sale to encourage our children to nurture nature and explore the wilderness. Also I can see this as a tv series. Good for you 🌳

  • @ellennemec8222
    @ellennemec8222 Рік тому

    You watching baby birds with your baby is adorable. Love your Becorns!

  • @janeburton7647
    @janeburton7647 Рік тому +1

    Hello David ~ A family member sent me your site and I’m very happy she did as it’s so cool! What delicate work it is designing with acorns and making them into such interesting characters. It looks like the bluebirds were quite impressed with their new lodging and landing area. Wish you well in your future endeavours and congrats on you and your spouse’s baby. Cheers!

  • @idleflux4251
    @idleflux4251 2 роки тому +14

    Bionics were so cool when they came out. I remember loving a certain white one when they came out. These are so natural and creative. So awesome!

    • @francisb.314
      @francisb.314 2 роки тому +3

      Kopaka will always remain #1.

    • @idleflux4251
      @idleflux4251 2 роки тому

      @@francisb.314 that’s it!!! I had to look that up- I didn’t even remember them having names lol ah the nostalgia and those cool cylindrical packages they came in. That was the one I loved- he was the ice one. So many imaginary adventures I went on with that toy lol 😆

  • @jeffknighton5707
    @jeffknighton5707 2 роки тому +9

    David, what a wonderful and very inspiring video. I'm a high school art teacher and I'm showing your work/videos and website to my students. My youngest son and daughter were walking with me today and we found these huge acorns we've not noticed before. We have Live Oaks and Water Oaks all around our house( in Mobile, Alabama) but they have very small acorns. The ones we found today were three times bigger. We showed them to my wife and were talking about them during lunch. We talked about My Neighbor Totoro and how cool it was when the Totoros left little acorn gifts wrapped with leaves- such a magical movie. Well, Google heard us talking about it. Our phones were off and still, about 30 minutes later when my wife was watching a gardening video, a link showed up to your Becorn video. We usually get irritated when Big Brother is listening, but it worked out well today. We LOVE your work. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. Cool how one thing leads to another.

  • @lauriepolden6594
    @lauriepolden6594 8 місяців тому +1

    I love them I love them. I love them. I love them. I love them. I love them. I love creative people who build things with nature in mind keep doing it even if nobody sees it because it brings you joy and it brings me joy to see you do it I make little houses out of Maplewood sticks, they little log cabins and they’re so cute. I put moss around them and on the door I spray paint the moss to look like snow on the roof. They’re fun to do and they give me a chance to use nature to create and I love doing that

  • @rebecculousrk
    @rebecculousrk Рік тому +3

    I find your Becorns very appealing. I love their little faces, and I was immediately captivated by the images with wildlife, it’s a brilliant concept. Children love animals and I think you have something really special here.

  • @The6thelement9413
    @The6thelement9413 2 роки тому +11

    How lovely this is. Thank you for helping birds and children, as well as adults. ♥️

  • @kaisenji
    @kaisenji 2 роки тому +32

    I love this! I know so many people who would appreciate this gentle art.

  • @dianeorsino6570
    @dianeorsino6570 Рік тому

    Thank you for posting this, really shows how ones path begins here and ends there with bringing so much joy to self and others.

  • @happybuddyperson
    @happybuddyperson Рік тому +28

    No wonder you're so good at designing these little cute characters! Bionicle was and is amazing, a major part of my early childhood! You're an amazing artist, this channel is sooo uplifting.

  • @burnyizland
    @burnyizland 2 роки тому +13

    Wow David, this is really cool. I'm showing this to my 6 year old son right now as something to aspire to - bringing beauty and wonder to the world.

  • @Allegra11
    @Allegra11 2 роки тому +22

    Oh how I wish we lived in a world where becorns were real! Such talent! ❤️

    • @sandella11
      @sandella11 Рік тому +6

      Yes... I’m 75 yrs old tiny woman who lives alone. Been on my own a long time. I’ve always felt a strong connection to non humans and to whimsy. Still feel that way. I think humans could learn a thing or 2 from watching nature videos about nature and wildlife...and learning about how smart, compassionate and loving sooo many non humans are. Amazing, in my opinion. So is your creativity and the Becorns.
      We need more heroes like you. We’re all part of Nature...but non humans seem to happier, more content, and seem to lead less complicated lives than many adult humans.
      New subscriber. Glad I found your channel. Loving your stories and your videos. Thanks much. ❤️💫🙏🏻

    • @erfan4244
      @erfan4244 Рік тому +2

      @@sandella11beautiful thoughts you have, maam im a young 22yo man but i agree with you, since we don't talk much about healthy, whimsy fun stuff eventhough most children appreciate it its like we are similar creatures that have been raised in different homes
      i wish we started creating an intentional, thoughtful and healthy, empowering society and communitys instead of whatever harmful and damaging acts we've been doing against nature . then there is hope for a better future

  • @andej8785
    @andej8785 Рік тому

    Watching you hold your baby was very wholesome you are a great Dad!

  • @realworkoutsforrealpeople5041
    @realworkoutsforrealpeople5041 8 місяців тому

    This is art, poetry, dream and all-around goodness. It makes me so happy. Thank you.

  • @jonathanturek5846
    @jonathanturek5846 2 роки тому +4

    Reminds me alot of Rudolph special... I absolutely loved that annual event as a kid. And after a 20 year absence from watching it I saw it this Christmas ... And I can't explain the emotion I felt watching it... Keep doing what your doing ! You have no idea the kids will be positively impacted by this. GodBlessYou

  • @jantrewitt4058
    @jantrewitt4058 2 роки тому +11

    I love the Acorn people, they are so cute!! I have always been fascinated with "little" things! You do a great job making them!!

  • @b3nnefits
    @b3nnefits Рік тому +3

    It’d be so fun to put Becorns in a terrarium!

  • @tedpreston4155
    @tedpreston4155 Рік тому

    What fun! The Becorns are great characters!
    We have Western Bluebirds here in Colorado every spring/summer. Every year I add another nest box! They even raised hatchlings in the eaves of our house, where a bit of siding came loose to let them in. This was year two in the eaves!
    This year, a pair started building a rather exposed nest in a nook on our front porch, so I built them a better nest box and installed it next to the nest they had started. They happily moved in, and we heard hatchlings on the front porch this year too!
    Meanwhile, in the pastures around the house, there are a dozen or so nest boxes, and a couple more in the garden and in the barnyard. Bluebirds are pleasant neighbors!

  • @shirleyedwards1490
    @shirleyedwards1490 2 роки тому +5

    This is sooo beautiful. It's wonderful to see something so truly creative in every respect. I am a preschool teacher and I agree with NC T that you should venture into writing. These days digital books and paper books would both work. Congratulations on a wonderful concept and well done for following your creativity

  • @GretgorPooper
    @GretgorPooper 2 роки тому +26

    This was a relaxing and enjoyable little story. Congrats on keeping me hooked all the way to the end!

  • @therecitizen1144
    @therecitizen1144 Рік тому

    Dear sir
    Thank you......as missionaries ya never forget where ya came from. But its certainly hard to look back.
    Tonight you have made all things beautiful and we thank you.
    What a gift.

  • @aliriojpinilla
    @aliriojpinilla 2 місяці тому

    The happiness in your face says it all. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @martachtman1285
    @martachtman1285 2 роки тому +7

    Your little Becorns are really sweet. And the shots together with the Bluebirds are adorable.😍

  • @ladyrose3338
    @ladyrose3338 2 роки тому +12

    Hello from NYC! I just can’t help feeling that no matter the kind of crappy day you’re having, one can’t help but smile after seeing your Becorns! I know it made me smile! 🥰

  • @WonderfulWorldofAwesomeness
    @WonderfulWorldofAwesomeness 6 місяців тому

    This is so lovely. I love stumbling across really creative and sweet things like this online. It’s also warming my heart to know that the older brother bird stuck around to help feed the new batch of babies. Contrary to popular opinion, birds actually hang around their family for their entire lives and make a flock.

  • @ianpopp87
    @ianpopp87 Рік тому

    This is one of the sweetest, from-the-heart things I've ever seen.

  • @OscarLopez-gq5ti
    @OscarLopez-gq5ti 2 роки тому +6

    Omg, keep uploading videos, it’s so relaxing watch all the process to create a Becorn! Great job, I love it!

  • @glynmoore3730
    @glynmoore3730 2 роки тому +20

    One of the most interesting videos I've seen. The Becorn construction was amazing to see and so lifelike in a cartoon way. The narration was peaceful and precise. And the birds and their home were awesome.

  • @tamborambo2957
    @tamborambo2957 Рік тому

    Talk about following your bliss, this is the perfect example. How incredibly cool and inspiring.🥰

  • @joellundberg2058
    @joellundberg2058 Рік тому

    What a sweet soul you got, making the planet more hopeful.....joel

  • @AliaslsailA
    @AliaslsailA 2 роки тому +18

    Dave, this is simply wonderful. It's incredibly touching.

  • @barbaraverdoorn9076
    @barbaraverdoorn9076 2 роки тому +4

    Incredibly sweet little acorn faces! I used to make owls out of the rough side of milkweed pods when I was little. I am so happy to see an adult finding creative uses from nature! I hope it will get children outside, away from tvs & phones ,& back to nature! OUTSTANDING, David!

  • @viper24681
    @viper24681 Рік тому +3

    this video popped up in my recommended since I am a wildlife biology major and stuff like this often ends up in my wheelhouse, but wow!!!! I subscribed within the first minute of this video. your voiceover is so calming and relaxing, the idea of having little characters meshed with wildlife, and the wildlife care and knowledge, wowowow!!!! I am thoroughly impressed please keep making content like this!

  • @wendybyle
    @wendybyle 9 місяців тому

    Oh, how lovely! I have a big smile on my face! 😁 Thank you! 🙏❤️

  • @stephaniemeadows6796
    @stephaniemeadows6796 2 роки тому +4

    I absolutely love this you are so brilliant. Once upon a time there was a becorn named Eldridge he was the elder of the forest and keeper of all the forest animals. As the months passed by he knew it was almost time for Beverly and Simon blue birds little ones to hatch . So he decided to make the 2 day venture from oak hill to blue feather lane in hopes to bless the younglings before they start their journey in life. As he arrived it was just in time big plans were underway and they were getting dinner ready for the big flight ahead. Big brother blue stopped to say hello and let Eldridge know how the younglings were fairing and offered him a small pillar as a token of gratitude for blessing the younglings on their journey . Eldridge was very pleased with the offer but decided the younglings could use it more than he so they could build up their strength so he wished them best of luck and was on his way as big brother blue took the pillar to the younglings.

  • @rebeccarisk1772
    @rebeccarisk1772 2 роки тому +5

    This is so precious and cute! It really filled a hole in my heart to watch this ❤️ thank you for sharing

  • @VictorGesell
    @VictorGesell Рік тому +4

    This pictures are really amazing 🥰! Thanks for share your art!
    Greetings from Argentina!

  • @Wildflowerslori
    @Wildflowerslori Рік тому +1

    My heart just overflowed with wonder!

  • @gixellia8455
    @gixellia8455 2 роки тому +6

    DAVID!!! You are my hero! I just now discovered you. I am 67 years old, and I have always loved animations, childlike figurines, stuffed animals are real to me, and now you confirm that these worlds all exists :o)
    Thank you from the bottom of my heart :o) OXO.
    ... all the way from México :o)