House Finches in Spring [NARRATED]
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- Опубліковано 21 вер 2024
- Once House Finches mate for the season, they flirt. I would consider some of the male's seduction truly annoying, but the female finds it enchanting. PLEASE CLICK 'LIKE' IF YOU APPRECIATE THE MOVIE.
"rolling out of your lover's arms to floss your teeth" - - 😂
Ah yes, Jean, I liked that line myself. My favorite--which probably flew right by most listeners--was "opus 16 for harpsichord and House Finch".
@@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME That was a good one, too. I love to hear our little finches.
I'm with the other commenters: this channel is quickly becoming my favorite. It's interesting, calming, and just funny enough to keep me listening. Thank you for sharing your skills with us!
A comment like yours is what motivates me to keep producing the same kind of content, Rynn. Thanks.
Wonderful video and narration. And I learned a lot too. Thank you ❤
I aim to please, J. H. ... And teach.
Sweet views of the courting males "kissing". I did not know they were brought to New York. Along with our sparrows and starlings, the finches have done well and hearing their lovely songs is always a pleasure. Thank you for the interesting information, your wonderful wit and lovely images to complete the story. Best regards, Cathy
I get the impression you liked the video, Cathy. Thanks for your generous praise.
Thankyou for teaching me so much about the House Finch 😊I had a little male singing at my feeders this morning. I just love all your videos ❤
I'm sure the House Finch singing lifted your spirits and brought a smile. You know, I was aware that you love all my videos, Pamela, but it's always nice to hear it again.
They are colourful birds ! (I once had one in my Amsterdam garden, was an escape....)
Colorful, yes, and not very shy. I like that about them too.
Thank you so much for another beautiful video! I'm very sure this channel will grow quickly with such great videos
Thanks for the vote of confidence. I'd like it if the channel grew ten times faster than it ever does, but I'm greedy.
Oh, I do love your narrations of bird species!!!!! Thank you!!!
And I do love hearing from someone who feels that way, Leah. Thanks for telling me so.
Well hello best narrator on UA-cam.. yea being courted with re-gergitated food would make me not date lol.. I’m for the Martha Stewart plate of goodies .. lol.. terrific video.!❤️☮️
Neither one of us would make a good female House Finch. Oh well, I doubt if the males would find us appealing anyway, right? Thanks for the "best narrator on UA-cam" sobriquet.
Haemorhous mexicanus. I see them everyday in my backyard. Great video, thanks.
I'm glad you liked it, and thanks for commenting.
Thank you sister, great coverage.
You're welcome, Keith. I enjoyed figuring out what the finches were up to.
Wonderful video Jo.
Thanks, Letty. Glad you enjoyed it.
Oh my goodness. I just had my outdoors female finch jumping on the male back and she was pecking at him ON MY FEEDER!! It was hilarious. Your voice is so soothing and I just discovered you and plan on becoming a regular listener.
Wow. I've never seen a female House Finch do that--though they can be quarrelsome at feeders. Anyway, I'm glad the incident prompted you to look for UA-cam footage of the finches and to find my channel. I've done a video or two on just about every common yard bird, so if you'll search YT with the species name and Alwood, you're likely to find what you want. Welcome!
@@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME my love of birding started when I was a little girl recovering from brain surgery. It resumed last October when Juncos started coming to my tiny yard in droves. I named it "Junco Junction" and put seed out all the time. When it snowed I shoveled for both my dogs and my new bird friends. I posted videos on Tik Tok and people loved them. I talked to them and they became friendly and unafraid of me. Mourning doves started visiting and they represented my Daddy and 2 Angel pups. When spring came I started turning my tiny area into what is now called a "Sanctuary." I've researched different birds, their favourite foods and types of feeders. I have attracted finches, sparrows, Wrens, starlings, Cardinals, chipping sparrows (a ma regularly brings her baby by and I get to hear his loud demand for her nurturing). She was feeding a baby cowbird for a while. A sweet wren has built a nest in a homemade birdhouse next to my sliding glass back door. She stopped on my grill cover to serenade me and then would off to grab another twig though I placed a bunch of dried grasses and sticks out for her.. She's very independent. I get the sweetest catbird. Every evening I have my outdoor routine of sweeping up, refilling feeders and cleaning out and refreshing my makeshift bird bath. They practically dive bomb me and I talk with them. I greet them each morning and thank them for coming, say goodnight and I love you when I last let my dog out. It might sound silly however they bring me such joy. Thank you for your channel!!
I love the house finches, can always rely on them to visit us in the garden! Thank you for this video, learned about some cool new behaviors.
Hi, ant wedding, nice to hear from you. As for learning about new behaviors: you and me both.
Loved your witty narration, Jo. Thank you.
Joan
Thank you, Joan. Coming up with ways to jazz up the info is usually the hardest part of every movie I make.
@@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME Well. Jo, you are doing a fine job. Everyone loves your jazzed up versions.
Joan
@@temp24Lno5 😊
Thank you for the wonderful video! I learned something new today.
Thanks for telling me so. I learned quite a bit myself in making this movie. That's one of the reasons I like this hobby.
Another wonderful video. I learned so much about a favorite bird of mine. Since 2018 house finches have made our hanging plants their nesting area. I watch them without leaving the couch. Have gotten some pictures over the years and memories. This year saddly, the mourning doves have messed up the house finches nest. I am so sad. It was joy watching those birds raise their family. They still visit the planters and of course our feeder out back. It is not the same though.
Well, you're one up on me, Terrilynn. I've never seen a House Finch nest. Enjoy the memory.
@@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME I was surprised they made a nest on my front porch. We came and went as usual and they stayed there.
@@terrilynn27allen88 I suppose their tolerance of people was one of the reasons that pet store owners decided they would do as pets.
@@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME could be.
Terrilyn, was it you that recommended I read "The Bird" by Colin Tudge? I bought it and am finding it useful in planning my next movie script.
I always assumed the rubbing of beaks on beaches was to clean them. I didn’t know they sharpen their beaks. Interesting.
Yes, their beaks are made of keratin, the same stuff as our fingernails--only a lot tougher, of course. And the seed eaters are especially conscientious about keeping their bills well honed.
fabulous voice visuals & narration
🌹🍃🕊♥️🕊Love it ,)
Thank you very much, Kawakeb, for your praise.
Interesting as always. We have a pair nesting in a hanging fern. It's interesting that they find that attractive every year.
Dang, Tom, if I'd known, I'd have visited you and gotten some shots of that. Oh well. Glad you found the video interesting.
Magnificent, IVE had to bring all our feeders in recently have had a family of bears that visit every day for about a week now and so IVE had to keep them from wanting to come to visit and eat the bird seed. I miss it but in the fall maybe I can get it setup again. JUST doing water baths now.
Bears?! Wow! Where do you live? Obviously, you can't keep tempting them. We always stop feeding the birds about this time of year anyway just because they don't really need our help in warm weather--and they don't come to the feeders all that much either.
Wonderful narration Jo! I have a lot of these feathered friends around my house as well. They are one of my favorite birds. Thank you for sharing, I appreciate it. ❤️👍🤗🐦
Thank you for writing to tell me how much you appreciated the House Finch movie. I'm working on one now about Eastern Bluebirds--should post within a week or so. Got any of those?
@@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME You’re welcome! And yes, I do. They just went away for the summer. And should be back in the winter and fall.
@@NatureSpeaks1 I didn't realize that the Eastern Bluebirds didn't nest that far South.
@@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME If you ever need any footage. I have some I could upload for you :)
@@NatureSpeaks1 Thank you! I often borrow footage to fill gaps in my own coverage, and I will keep your offer in mind. I checked your channel and noticed that you had a couple of Mourning Doves sort of courting. That's something I might be able to use. I hope to do a video about them sometime this year, but I don't have courtship/mating footage. I know I'll have to borrow it.
Sitting in my back yard watching some housefinches at my feeder so I decide to look them up on UA-cam. 😊 Thank you for this ❤️
My pleasure, Pedro.
Thank U sweet Jo love what U have to offer,such a favorite treat!!! 😊
That's a sweet compliment, Esther, and I appreciate it. Thank you.
You are a true bird watcher. I watch closely as well. The past few years I've noticed the finches love to pluck off the barely opened buds of my weeping cherry tree. They twirl the plucked ends in their beaks to get the nectar and quickly toss it away. It's kinda sad that I never get to see the tree in full bloom but I don't try to stop them as that would be futile because I've tried to shoo them but the minute I'm back in the house, they're right back at it. Oh well! I love the closeness of the pairs. They are always close together. More than other species even. Their jubilant, bubbly song is so cheerful and they are so well behaved at the feeders. They'll always be welcome here!
I got such a kick out of reading your description of the finches raiding your weeping cherry tree. Our weeping cherries are at the back of the yard, so I never observe that. But I was glad to hear you say that you’ve also noticed how they sit together a lot. It did seem to me that they do it more than other birds, but I like to hear it confirmed. As for them being well behaved at the feeders, I don’t know. I have quite a bit of footage of them quarreling with each other at the feeders that I plan to use in another movie. The house sparrows attack them because the house sparrows are bigger, but they attack the gold finches because the gold finches are smaller. And so it goes.
Love your videos. Just learning about birds that I haven't known. Fascinating.
Thanks, Audra. And in fact, that's what I love about this hobby, that I am always learning--and always immersed in beauty.
Amazing job, Mrs. Alwood!
Hey, Brandon, nice to hear from you. And thank you.
Great video as always, Jo! I love all my finches and I myself enjoy watching the male feed his mate it is just so cute. It's sad that their numbers have lessoned, sure don't wanna lose them. I hope and pray that you are doing well hon. God bless you always. 😃
I like hearing from someone who has observed the House Finches enough to have seen the same things I'm showing, Jeannine. As for me doing well, thanks for your concern. I just read this and identified with it: "It's weird being the same age as old people."
@@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME yes sweetie I love my finches but you know what I'm very saddened that I have not seen any goldfinches in my yard this year. I have plenty of the red finches the male and female but no yellow ones and I don't know where they went or if they got sick with that eye disease I hope not. As of getting older the golden years they call it right LOL I think somebody was lying haha. Just take care of yourself dear I keep you in my prayers Jo always.🤗
@@jeannineroche5669 last autumn we didn’t see a single goldfinch for more than a month and a half. We usually have dozens, and we have no idea where they went or why they left. But if it’s any comfort, I’ve never heard of them contracting avian conjunctivitis. I just hope for your sake that they simply decided to take a vacation somewhere else for awhile and that they will be back.
@@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME thanks for the information Jo, and me too hun. Take care and I can't wait to see your next video God bless you always. No
@@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME sorry if you're confused at the end of my statement where it says No I was finishing up talking to you and my husband came in the room and asked me a question and I told him no and it ended up being in my message to you LOL always proofread before you send. Take care dear friend. 🤗
Your videos are super informative, interesting, & funny. I'm fairly new to the world of birds but learning lots from you. I live among & above the treetops in my building, spending lots of time on my balcony with binoculars. I've gotten several visits from a red-tailed hawk. (Off-subject a bit.) I hope you won't mind if I ask you questions sometimes in the comments. Thank you! 😊
Would I mind you asking questions? I'd be pleased if you did. (Just don't be surprised if I don't always know the answers.) I appreciate your assessment of my videos because "informative, interesting, and funny" are my goals. Thanks for commenting, Abby.
Omg this is now my favorite channel
Love to hear it, Lauren. I've got 300 movies, and if you're interested in exploring, the Popular Uploads row is a good place to start. Let me know if you'd like some suggestions of the less-popular-but-deserve-more-views videos I could recommend. Welcome.
Ms Alwood I found you I miss your videos I just now getting back to using tube and here you are on the species I've been reading along about.we raised 6 House finch already weened from this year! Early birds lol here is a picture of them I took today we get them outside soon😢
Oh Jo- I am in love! With the wonderful house finch. Thank you for this treat!!
Right, Laurie. How can you help falling in love with that little rich raspberry character?
As usual you gave us a wonderful video! Just the right amount of jazz
I thought about our conversation every time I came up with a new bit of jazz: infatuated teenagers, sit around in his undershirt scratching, opus 16 for harpsichord and House Finch.
Woaaaah! Totally missed the part about eye disease and feeders! How does one sterilize the feeders so no disease is caught? 😨 😨
I loved this House Finches in Spring video, Jo! Thanks. Your timed narrations are SUPERB! I got a good laugh at that “Oh.” Perfect. Thanks for the laugh, too!
Aw, thanks, Cori. You've got a good sense of humor, so I know you'll pick up on the subtleties of mine. Did the "Opus 16 for harpsidchord and House Finch" make sense to you? I have a sneaking suspicion that that line grabbed nobody but me.
It's beautiful
I enjoy your videos so much 🌻
And I in turn always enjoy hearing from people who appreciate my movies. Thanks for commenting.
Another great film Jo! I feel like this one was extra educational. I saw it up earlier this week and saved it so I could watch it while relaxing with my Sunday tea, a perfect combo. Do you film all of it yourself? Or do you also use stock footage? Some of those shots are quite impressive!
Ryan, you always leave me the nicest comments, love 'em.
This film is all footage that I shot myself, but I do often borrow clips from other videographers. (When I do, I credit them in the movie at the bottom of the frame.) I'm working now on a movie about Eastern Bluebirds nesting, and since we don't get them in our yard, I don't have as much footage a I got of the House Finches, so I've put out a couple of requests to other UA-camrs. 🤞
Nice Video..
Thanks.
OK I just remembered I do not believe you can leave photos in comment sections lol thanks for your vidoes
Yes, that can be frustrating to be unable to leave photos here on UA-cam. Anyway, I wish your young House Finches good luck in the wild, David.
@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME Jo Alwood I hate to bother you I was going to ask if I could send you a really neat short video of those little finches. I was very surprised and felt very blessed. They had been occasionally practicing their singing kinda under their breath so to speak but today I got to hear one male burst out the blueprint signature song quite loudly but briefly at end of clip ! Would love for you to see it
@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME thank you,!
Only thing I can think of would be for you to post it on your channel.
@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME that is exactly it that is what I did last time to show you the mockingbird haha I have forgotten you tube completely I believe ty!
Have you ever done a video on the common loon? That’s my favorite bird, and our state bird.
I wish, I wish. I just do't get the opportunity. I have a painting of one, a copy of a Robert Bateman piece, hanging above the fireplace in our den. His pattern is riveting, and so is the red eye in the midst of all that green plumage. Do you get good looks at them?
@@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME The closest I’ve ever gotten to a loon was a few yards away, while kayaking. It was certainly a privilege! We see them from the shoreline mostly. I always bring my binoculars! Minnesota has the highest population of loons in the US, but they are mostly in the northern part of the state. With about 15,000 lakes they are not too hard to see! There is nothing like hearing their cry over a peaceful lake, especially at night when they are most vocal. The small town we used to live in had 3 lakes in walking distance, and every night through the summer months I would hear the loons calling to each other as they would wing their way back to their favorite lake. Seeing a loon is an experience not an an observation! They are such regal birds.
"she agrees with the Amish on the wisdom of dressing plain"
😊 😆 😊
I love this, most of all i love the scene where the male lunges toward the female and back up again when she turns. 😆 So freaking cute
I do so appreciate it when viewers let me know which specific parts of a video grabbed them, and you did that, Kelly. Thanks.
@@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME thank you for taking the time to share your appreciation! What a nice comment.
I feed chipmunks an squirrels and by proxy birds, and there is a sweet, pretty, friendly, male finch who has stolen my heart. I love his brave little heart and one time he sat in the food container with me sitting by him for 40 minutes straight. He's so cool. I named him Billy Craig. He is the one who brought me to your channel. Thank you for such an informative video on his kind 💕
@@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME I don't know if you may have any advice, but the male finch I have become friends with, he even brought his girl to my porch to eat with him 💕, anyways though, I'm extremely worried about his well-being, for some reason, it seems he struggles to fly. This concerns me because I have had horrific experiences with my neighbors loose cats. The mother cat killed my bestest chipmunk friend and it also is extremely good at going after birds 💔 and I must protect Billy Craig the finch. Might you have any ideas how I can keep him safe? I'm so worried. He would be the perfect target and that breaks my heart because just like Marvin the chipmunk, he's a sweetheart.