Birdwatching for Beginners with Barbara Hannah Grufferman

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  • Опубліковано 21 бер 2018
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    Join Barbara Hannah Grufferman as she discovers birdwatching with ornithologist “Birding Bob” DeCandido. Find out why birding has become one of the fastest growing outdoor activities, and how you can get started!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 113

  • @juliatellez678
    @juliatellez678 8 місяців тому +51

    pov: you're 23 years old watching an aarp tutorial on bird watching
    i really enjoyed this video! i can't wait to get out and learn about the environment around me.

    • @jordancooper591
      @jordancooper591 5 місяців тому

      I was thinking the same thing. +1 year lol

    • @jackkeightley5788
      @jackkeightley5788 2 місяці тому

      I actually am 23 lol

    • @NicDoe
      @NicDoe Місяць тому

      I like birding

    • @wes4744
      @wes4744 3 дні тому

      Hehe I'm 21 and waiting for my binoculars and hat in the mail

  • @OutdoorsIQ
    @OutdoorsIQ 4 роки тому +65

    So nice of him to give her his expensive pair of binoculars while using his lesser ones, what a gentleman.

    • @patinaz6758
      @patinaz6758 2 роки тому +8

      Yeah. He says "all you need is an inexpensive set of binos" as he hands her Swaros.

    • @cajunlady4893
      @cajunlady4893 10 місяців тому

      @@patinaz6758
      My kind of man

  • @Londyn2828
    @Londyn2828 11 місяців тому +22

    I was stressing at work the other day so I decided to chill outside on the grass during break. A Magpie sat with me for an hour as if it could tell I was upset. His friend joined but one Magpie who also tried to join was turned away...I felt like the "cool kid " everybody wanted to be around simply because I'm human lol Birds have their own personality and once I saw that It blew my mind because it's a reality check.They are alive just like us...Idk... I just felt so ignorant and rude as if Ive been ignoring Hello's and Goodbye's all my life. The experience got me into birding:)

  • @BirdinginMalaysia
    @BirdinginMalaysia 3 роки тому +14

    birdwatching is a great way to enjoy nature and see more of your local areas which you have yet to explore.

  • @denyselake9893
    @denyselake9893 6 років тому +29

    The most beautiful bird in the world is the Cardinal. Not only are they beautiful to look at but they sing so beautifully too. LOVE MY CARDINALS!

  • @thebirdie
    @thebirdie 5 років тому +20

    There's a couple of areas in my local park in London where the birds are used to people and recognise a food opportunity! They will feed from the hand and often stay there until all the food is gone. A robin also landed on my shoulder and waited for me to get the food out of my pocket. A lovely experience.

    • @goodyeoman4534
      @goodyeoman4534 3 роки тому

      I'm up in Lincs, and have had robins eat seeds from my hand.

    • @Poetry4Peace
      @Poetry4Peace 2 роки тому

      Woow in Wolverhampton not as lucky but i see robins in my woodland areas and they know mee, ive gave food at times and they randomly fly near me, i give the food in a hideout i found in forest to be alone (best peace way) dream is to have robbyi in my hand i had dreams of it!

  • @murf2703
    @murf2703 3 роки тому +11

    I'm in a perfect spot to get into this. East coast on a barrier island. Bird sanctuary on one side, marshland on other along the bay. I've been here only 3 months but cant believe all the different birds during migration.

  • @julians.2597
    @julians.2597 5 років тому +37

    Holy $h! ¡ This guy is really engaged in the topic and I LOVE it

    • @agrippa7712
      @agrippa7712 4 роки тому

      Apocalypse Meow that’s what I was thinking lol, been looking for this comment

    • @Maddin1313
      @Maddin1313 4 роки тому

      If you want to see someone even more engaged, search 'Cliff Stoll Klein Bottle'

  • @IndianBirdVideos
    @IndianBirdVideos 5 років тому +5

    Birding is so much fun !

  • @moks_art5835
    @moks_art5835 6 років тому +7

    Started birdwatchinh recently its really great! Most becuase I paint alot of birds. Great video!

  • @BackYardEaters-wl4lr
    @BackYardEaters-wl4lr 20 днів тому

    The backyard is nice and relaxing. Found out I need a monocular and binoculars at all times.

  • @gmoutdoorsandmore7731
    @gmoutdoorsandmore7731 3 роки тому +2

    Great video! Shows how peaceful it can be!

  • @dobbygood5208
    @dobbygood5208 6 років тому +20

    She resembles Loona Lovegood.

  • @whatagreatday4906
    @whatagreatday4906 4 роки тому +7

    I would love to try this :)

  • @eternalflighttax1966
    @eternalflighttax1966 4 роки тому +4

    Great video - Birding is a lot of fun for people of all ages and it takes no specials skills to get started.

  • @denisekemp8273
    @denisekemp8273 2 місяці тому

    I just saw a beautiful cardinal in my backyard and got inspired! I really believe special people are drawn to birdwatching❤

  • @relax02170
    @relax02170 4 роки тому +3

    Simply Beautiful!! Thank you for such a video 👏

  • @vulpisnoi
    @vulpisnoi Рік тому +1

    2:46 „they like my chia energy bar :D“

  • @joedempsey8316
    @joedempsey8316 6 років тому +9

    Excellent, my wife would enjoy bird watching.

  • @user-fy5ik5bx1c
    @user-fy5ik5bx1c 5 місяців тому +1

    BLACK BARON1:50 ... Birds react and get curious in the air when you fly certain flight manoeuvres with a little RC helicopter in the middle of nature. I find it always interesting to watch the "Bird Perspective" from my position ... "Grounded". I wonder if humans could teach them one day how to fly a "Looping".

  • @Mercedes-Scott
    @Mercedes-Scott 4 місяці тому

    Simply Beautiful!! Thank you for such a video

  • @dnasbirdingadventures
    @dnasbirdingadventures 4 місяці тому

    Love birding and nature. Thanks!

  • @naturesviewwithanishkhira
    @naturesviewwithanishkhira 3 роки тому +2

    Unbelievable! Great! Awesome!
    I love bird watching

  • @WildlifeandNatureNorthBorneo
    @WildlifeandNatureNorthBorneo Рік тому +1

    Well documented, kudos.

  • @mikescollectiblemadness9498
    @mikescollectiblemadness9498 4 роки тому +4

    Amazing video and amazing channel and amazing job 😀😎👍

  • @AEFarnam
    @AEFarnam 3 місяці тому

    Just found an (inhabited) Bald Eagle nest above my town's reservoir, Central Virginia, definitely has got me into this hobby!!

  • @BIRDWATCHINGDOTCALM
    @BIRDWATCHINGDOTCALM 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you!!!

  • @dustinperez3913
    @dustinperez3913 3 роки тому +2

    I keep hearing a knocking sound from the woods near my house. So I took out my old pair of binoculars. I finally discovered the source of the sound a woodpecker. Lol. It was grey and white with a red spot on the top of his head. Does anybody have any idea what type of bird it is?

  • @MontereyExplorer
    @MontereyExplorer 4 роки тому +2

    I am not sure if I can call myself an official birder, but I like to tape and photograph birds. The only problem, most of the birds I find are tiny, they move fast, and they won't let you get close to them!

  • @corinnesalazar2720
    @corinnesalazar2720 3 роки тому +1

    The two look like they could be related! I loved this video thank you

  • @user-bg8pd1gm3u
    @user-bg8pd1gm3u 3 місяці тому

    awesome video mam. inspiration

  • @keynotepablo3524
    @keynotepablo3524 4 роки тому +4

    @ 0:21 seconds she casually flashes her backpack, which happens to be a TWO THOUSAND DOLLAR PRADA BACKPACK😭

    • @daytonadiscdriver
      @daytonadiscdriver 4 роки тому +3

      KEYNOTE PABLO then the guy hands her a pair of $2,500 Swarovskis lol.

  • @user-vw3xx1yn8k
    @user-vw3xx1yn8k 4 місяці тому +1

    Nice video!

  • @wildlifewatch7152
    @wildlifewatch7152 5 років тому +5

    Nice video :) What are peoples thoughts on boundries and disturbance? This is of course just me, but baiting and calling, with bird sounds on a media device or made by humans, oversteps it in my opinion.
    However, I do feed birds in my garden via feeders so theres a conflict...

    • @markberryhill2715
      @markberryhill2715 2 роки тому

      There you go. Just started birding and you're already in a dilemma.

  • @ic9135
    @ic9135 2 роки тому +1

    The cameraman is the real birdspotter he has to spot and also film it too.

  • @yourstarforever4723
    @yourstarforever4723 3 роки тому +1

    I love birding 💓💞💕💗💝♥️

  • @reghanchase1745
    @reghanchase1745 Місяць тому

    Cool hobby! He reminds me of marlin the dad from finding nemo😊

  • @letsgobirding9246
    @letsgobirding9246 4 роки тому +1

    this felt very #birdsofnorthamerica by topic, you guys should make this a series!

  • @brushemteeth9159
    @brushemteeth9159 3 роки тому +1

    Was this shot in Central Park, NYC?

  • @MzuMzu-nx1em
    @MzuMzu-nx1em 3 роки тому

    Any pictures of the trousers birds ??

  • @andimoenandar
    @andimoenandar 4 роки тому +1

    Nice vidio, I like it,.

  • @CoachBre888
    @CoachBre888 Рік тому

    Can I try this?

  • @goodyeoman4534
    @goodyeoman4534 3 роки тому

    The Cardinal is a rather majestic-looking fellow.

  • @apolloisabnormal1001
    @apolloisabnormal1001 6 років тому +8

    I've only identified 27 species out of 250+ where I live.... ;-; I did recognize a grackle, a FEMALE cardinal, a mallard, a sparrow, a chickadee, a Robin, a Male cardnal, In this video though :3

    • @dikhed1983
      @dikhed1983 6 років тому +1

      Millie The Mouse-bat so far I've identified 53 species on my farm over the past year, I just identified the Varied Triller a couple days ago. It's always by accident, because I have no idea what birds are supposed to live in my area! I literally just walk around and find new birds, it's awesome.

  • @MISTERMOODYHYADD
    @MISTERMOODYHYADD 5 років тому +5

    HELP: I recently moved to the Pacific Northwest and I've seen so many beautiful birds, but I'm having a problem finding one bird in particular...the Owl. I hear them but I can NEVER see them, WTF. Even when I know they are close by I still can't see them. Whats going on??

    • @Flamboyant8
      @Flamboyant8 5 років тому +3

      look higher. they tend to perch really high up OR inhabit hollowed out dead portions of trees. they have great camouflage as well so they can be very difficult to spot.

    • @LimeyLassen
      @LimeyLassen 4 роки тому

      Owls are almost silent when they fly, so it's understandable they'd sneak past you.

    • @philipwang357
      @philipwang357 4 роки тому

      You may be hearing Mourning Doves. Look up their call and see if it is similar to what you are hearing.

    • @goodyeoman4534
      @goodyeoman4534 3 роки тому

      You have to find where they roost. I used to see them when I was out lamping rabbits. Still see the occasional barn owl flying by when driving through country roads etc.

    • @heartquaked
      @heartquaked Рік тому

      I live in the PNW and see them all the time at a local park just before dusk. They seem to be most active then :)

  • @black_baron_net
    @black_baron_net Рік тому

    ☠BLACK BARON☠1:50 ... Birds react and get curious in the air when you fly certain flight manoeuvres with a little RC helicopter in the middle of nature. I find it always interesting to watch the "Bird Perspective" from my position ... "Grounded". I wonder if humans could teach them one day how to fly a "Looping".

  • @user-ss3hl6bz3w
    @user-ss3hl6bz3w 5 місяців тому

    Saw two birds..with body shiny blue/greenish...with yellowish/orange becks and really orange feet...in Corpus Christi, Texas. Never seen them before...what are they..????

  • @xiaobino4549
    @xiaobino4549 5 років тому +4

    Have any binoculars brand suggestion for a beginner? not too expensive please. Someone told me HUTACT is not bad. anyone has tried this?

    • @H.C.Q.
      @H.C.Q. 5 років тому

      You've probably bought some binocs by now, but just in case you haven't, Wingspan ProBirder binoculars are awesome! They are designed just for bird watching. Amazon sells them for just over a hundred, but they're just as good as an expensive pair and they have the ED glass, so the colors are awesome!

  • @KicauPlus
    @KicauPlus 3 роки тому

    amazing, andaikan ini ada di negeri ku

  • @shehnazk.a7488
    @shehnazk.a7488 3 роки тому

    Hi, where is this park? What an amazing place!!

  • @rafapajestka-nalesnychscie8167
    @rafapajestka-nalesnychscie8167 3 роки тому

    Lovely movie. Super implementation. Congratulations on the idea. Greetings from Poland and invite you to visit our country.

    • @goodyeoman4534
      @goodyeoman4534 3 роки тому

      Hi. What kind of birds do you have in Poland? Lots of large rivers there, so I bet you have loads.

  • @AndyXGumede
    @AndyXGumede 3 роки тому

    I’m going bird watching tomorrow.

  • @halapa1068
    @halapa1068 3 роки тому +2

    I heard like pishing is a crime..birds come near that sound imagining other bird have found food and is making sound..and they get fooled..it's like we are wasting their time.

  • @warrenanderson4169
    @warrenanderson4169 5 років тому +2

    Oh my.... Don't hurt yourself. Lol 😆

  • @carltonbirds
    @carltonbirds 2 роки тому

    What sort of note book do I need?

    • @pearspeedruns
      @pearspeedruns 10 місяців тому

      I just use a notebook with plain lined pages. There are also some that have templates for you to put in info about the birds you see.

  • @EmoEmu
    @EmoEmu 3 роки тому

    You gave them energy bars?

  • @user-st6wv6sy1p
    @user-st6wv6sy1p 7 місяців тому

    What happens to a guy that's birding gets a pair of glasses on a park . What do they label him as

  • @timothykuring3016
    @timothykuring3016 4 роки тому

    I'm the world's worst bird watcher.
    I can't resist talking back to them, but I seldom bother to spot them.
    I have all sorts of interactions with them, and I just stand and talk to them.
    They gather to me - every species in earshot, and speak back.
    Finally, a dove or doves will show up to watch, but they remain quiet.
    I'm not really a bird watcher - I'm a bird watchee.
    That is another basic possibility.

  • @m.c.lippsss
    @m.c.lippsss 7 місяців тому

    She turns into Snow White on her first day of bird watching!

  • @fitta74
    @fitta74 4 роки тому

    Christian Cooper brought me here.

  • @ModeChill
    @ModeChill 3 роки тому +1

    Imagine enjoying your hobby in peace. And a rude lady lets her dog off the leash.

  • @cocopirata763
    @cocopirata763 5 років тому +1

    birdmannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

  • @Ajajambo
    @Ajajambo 3 роки тому

    Wait did he just hang a pair of Swarovski around her neck like they were a pair of $100 budget binoculars?!

  • @sotyculler847
    @sotyculler847 6 років тому +4

    I enjoy bird watching but because im.black i get wierld looks lol especially if i werr to make the noises

    • @goodyeoman4534
      @goodyeoman4534 3 роки тому

      You reek of victimhood. Please grow up.

  • @sotyculler847
    @sotyculler847 6 років тому +3

    The lady in this video so pretty imagine what she looked like in her younger days

    • @crikeymos22
      @crikeymos22 5 років тому +11

      Don't need to imagine her when she was younger. The here and now she is gorgeous Don't take that away from her as she can't be any more or any less beautiful that she is. Age is irrelevant.

    • @goodyeoman4534
      @goodyeoman4534 3 роки тому

      @@crikeymos22 Of course it's not irrelevant.

    • @crikeymos22
      @crikeymos22 3 роки тому

      @@goodyeoman4534 oh be quiet.

    • @goodyeoman4534
      @goodyeoman4534 3 роки тому

      @@crikeymos22 Your aggressive response is typical of an insecure person. You want me to be quiet because the things I say cause you doubt.

  • @GameMarks
    @GameMarks 5 місяців тому

    "an inexpensive pair of binoculars", he said, as he handed her the $3k Swarovski's

  • @Christiamorous
    @Christiamorous Рік тому

    I am 30 years old, what is UA-cam trying to tell me??

  • @maxyule9696
    @maxyule9696 5 років тому +1

    Somebody please do something !!! In Meghalaya. NE India, there is rampant killing of birds. Wildlife almost non existent. Every household will boast of a catapult laden Hunter . The hills & dales are scenic but devoid of fauna. The state capital is Shillong. It's strange but nobody cares & are oblivious of having a cold cold heart.

    • @maxyule9696
      @maxyule9696 5 років тому

      Correction : Every household can boast of a catypult wielding hunter

  • @DavidJohnston-wo8ef
    @DavidJohnston-wo8ef 8 місяців тому

    They call it sick. About kids I'm just saying it happens

  • @cogniterra
    @cogniterra 3 роки тому +1

    Isn't this the guy who uses his cell phone to broadcast distress calls to attract birds? I hope not.

  • @azukarzuchastux8066
    @azukarzuchastux8066 2 роки тому +1

    Romans 10:13
    New King James Version
    13 For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

  • @user-gy2nh9fe3b
    @user-gy2nh9fe3b 4 місяці тому +1

    I would love to try this :)

  • @minutesciences2037
    @minutesciences2037 3 роки тому

    awesome video mam. inspiration

  • @WildLifeRussia
    @WildLifeRussia 5 років тому

    Nice video!

  • @DavidJohnston-wo8ef
    @DavidJohnston-wo8ef 8 місяців тому

    What happens to a guy that's birding gets a pair of glasses on a park . What do they label him as