I agree PPs are the very definition of cuteness. If more people knew how cute they were, more people would want to help conserve them, but then more people would also want to go to the beach to see them, and the added traffic could be a hinderence. Great video
As someone working as a PiPl monitor at a beach, people know very well how cute they are, and some of them still throw hissyfits about how we’re “trying to take the beach away from them”. Way too many people have Plover Derangement Syndrome.
Got that right Bob! They are soo cute. I see them on the beaches and love how fast their feet move. Not sure if they’re the same exact kind. I always called them Sand Pipers. Good job bringing awareness to them. Great camera BTW!
They are SPEEDY! As for great camera work, you should see all the failed shots. When they get up a head of steam, they're harder to follow than flying birds.
"The best way to not look like a threat to a threatened bird is... don't look like a threat!" That made me laugh so hard. Sometimes common sense is so hard to come by that it's comical. Excellent video.
Thanks for showing this cute tiny plover. I hoped to see him at Bolivar Flats in Texas, but unfortunately I missed him. The breeding area was fenced there, not in Maine?
Im in a city next to a river / bay area . In R.I. 2 months ago on my way to the store on my bicycle i saw a baby piper , he looked like a meatball size . A couple days later i saw the parent . I started leaving rice for them and whistle for them . They're still shy , but dont run away. I keep my distance. They are in a parking lot quite away from the water . They seem content ? Im gonna try sitting there quietly and see the response ... they are so cool ! 😊
I got to see about 5 chicks and maybe 3 adults in a closed off conservation area. They were within 40ft from the edge. Though it was very sunny and the photos didn't come out great
For thumbnails - Photoshop. For video, two cameras. One for far, one for near. Only, I wasn't expecting to make a video that morning and didn't even bring my little camera.😊
@@Bob_Duchesne love your videos, not just for those great birding tip but also the variety of camera angle, very relaxing in front of the camera... Thanks for sharing.😊
they're so cute and precious. thank you for respecting them 😊🤍
Thanks for looking out for the plovers, Bob!
Respect! It's their beach. I just borrow it occasionally.
One of my favorite birds I saw last year when I went to Maine. Hope to see more in June when I go back!
I agree PPs are the very definition of cuteness. If more people knew how cute they were, more people would want to help conserve them, but then more people would also want to go to the beach to see them, and the added traffic could be a hinderence. Great video
As someone working as a PiPl monitor at a beach, people know very well how cute they are, and some of them still throw hissyfits about how we’re “trying to take the beach away from them”. Way too many people have Plover Derangement Syndrome.
My goal this year is to see them on the sand dunes of West Michigan. They're adorable!
PP have been my favorite bird as of late. Thank you, Bob! I always enjoy your videos!
They really are cute ! 🥰🥰🥰
Got that right Bob! They are soo cute. I see them on the beaches and love how fast their feet move. Not sure if they’re the same exact kind. I always called them Sand Pipers. Good job bringing awareness to them. Great camera BTW!
I love the way they run along with their body so steady. Great camera work Bob.
They are SPEEDY! As for great camera work, you should see all the failed shots. When they get up a head of steam, they're harder to follow than flying birds.
@@Bob_Duchesne Lol.
Great panning technique Bob
They are surprisingly speedy. Panning involved twisting my body to follow them in ways that my body hasn't done in a while, LOL.
Seeing that one Piping plover looking out toward the ocean reminded me of Bobby Darin's love song, Beyond the Sea. Great video❤
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Nice cadence--just the right amount of you and them. And you know when to end it. Well played.
Right? There's no video that's so good it can't be improved by shortening.
"The best way to not look like a threat to a threatened bird is... don't look like a threat!"
That made me laugh so hard. Sometimes common sense is so hard to come by that it's comical. Excellent video.
Great video, very cute little birds! 😊
I believe you're correct on the pairing up. I noticed toward the end of your video a PIPL sashaying up to another bird. So cute.
Love this video!! These little guys are so cute!!
Thanks for showing this cute tiny plover. I hoped to see him at Bolivar Flats in Texas, but unfortunately I missed him. The breeding area was fenced there, not in Maine?
the breeding area is fenced in Chicago
I just saw them today. I’ll just reveal that it’s in one of the provinces of Canada. They are so cute!, and omg they walk sooooo fast
Heading for Kouchibouguac National Park soon. I have a LOT of birding fun in Canada.
Thank you for all the cuteness, Bob! 😊New subscriber here ✨
Great video!!!! We really like the piping plover. Nice work!!
Wow! Loved seeing this! ❤️ Greetings from a Swedish youtuber! 🇸🇪
They caught me by surprise. I didn't even bring my usual vlog camera - just my Canon video camera. But they were SO cooperative!
Im in a city next to a river / bay area . In R.I. 2 months ago on my way to the store on my bicycle i saw a baby piper , he looked like a meatball size . A couple days later i saw the parent . I started leaving rice for them and whistle for them . They're still shy , but dont run away. I keep my distance. They are in a parking lot quite away from the water . They seem content ? Im gonna try sitting there quietly and see the response ... they are so cool ! 😊
Cute AF!
VIxia is the perfect tool for the job...nice! Please do another video when the chicks are hatched. Cotton balls on stilts with a cute scale of 11!
Omg. Adorable!!!!
Do you use eBird?
Yes, I definitely do.
Excellent job Bob!
guess you can tell they're endangered by the fact that they're banded :P but most of them look like they're banded on _both_ legs, huh
One of the birds on my list for the year to get photos of.
I got to see about 5 chicks and maybe 3 adults in a closed off conservation area. They were within 40ft from the edge. Though it was very sunny and the photos didn't come out great
Your videos are lovely
Good one Bob. :)
Thank you! They are so cute indeed.
And fast! I think they can outrun sanderlings.
How can you get the distance shots of the birds and close shot if yourself at the same time? 🙂👍
For thumbnails - Photoshop. For video, two cameras. One for far, one for near. Only, I wasn't expecting to make a video that morning and didn't even bring my little camera.😊
@@Bob_Duchesne love your videos, not just for those great birding tip but also the variety of camera angle, very relaxing in front of the camera... Thanks for sharing.😊
Awwwh
Thank you so much for not revealing their locations.
signs don't mean shit !!!!!!!!!!!!