Transforming a Pine Plantation into Wildlife Paradise (ep.1)

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  • Опубліковано 17 тра 2024
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  • @stevencanden2911
    @stevencanden2911 23 дні тому +879

    Every time Stefano releases a video it feels like Christmas 👏🙏

  • @visitinggoat6696
    @visitinggoat6696 23 дні тому +456

    The birds sitting in your hand must feel magical

  • @AlphasysNl
    @AlphasysNl 23 дні тому +259

    Amazing to see how a little care increases wildlife diversity, basically instantly.

    • @pixelmaster98
      @pixelmaster98 22 дні тому +33

      while I generally agree with your statement, I think we can safely conclude that describing the care shown in this video as "little" is an understatement :D

  • @wildwithsoren
    @wildwithsoren 21 день тому +139

    As a biologist/ornithologist myself this is by far the best content I could have ever wished for!
    Awesome work Stefano! Can't wait to see everything take shape. 👏🏼

    • @sixtine9856
      @sixtine9856 19 днів тому +3

      As a student who want to be ornithologist, do you know what I should do ?

    • @wildwithsoren
      @wildwithsoren 4 дні тому

      @@sixtine9856 There's a few routes you can take. I personally didn't know I wanted to be an ornithologist and just did a regular biology degree in uni. I got really hooked on birds through volunteering (bird banding stations, local conservation organisations, ...) and through that landed a few internships and through one of those internships a job as a full time ornithologist. I would say most importantly get outside, get familiar with your local birds and learn how to ID them (especially their calls and songs). That's a skill highly sought after for environmental assessment studies and monitorings. Lots of people can live off that kind of work as freelance ornithologists for example.
      Otherwise I can only suggest to get on eBird, contact local birders, tag along with them and learn from them.
      Some universities also offer ornithology classes/courses either as a full degree or as part of a biology/environmental science degree.
      That's just my personal experience. Depending where you are from I'm sure there's multiple routes how you could end up as an ornithologist. Hope that helps :)

  • @Alyx0.2
    @Alyx0.2 23 дні тому +196

    Hey, glad you are back. Life is as life goes. Your videos though are a constant source of kind calmness. Thank you.

  • @cranederoc
    @cranederoc 23 дні тому +94

    It's the kind of series I wished I discovered a few years late so I wouldn't have to wait for the next video ^^ looking forward to future updates

  • @sloppytoppy3000
    @sloppytoppy3000 19 днів тому +29

    The fact you’re doing this makes me cry so much. I often lose faith in humanity but you remind me I’m not alone in caring about animals and wildlife, and you motivate me to push myself to get my dream of owning land and creating a safe space for nature.

  • @aeas09
    @aeas09 23 дні тому +128

    You know watching these videos has really made me care about the environments around me. At some point, I'd like to do something similar to what you are doing. You're an inspiration! Great video, as always.
    Ps: im so glad you're including a flower meadow for pollinators!! It's an amazing idea and also a very healthy one!!

    • @StefanoIaniro
      @StefanoIaniro  23 дні тому +21

      That's so great to hear, I wish you luck on your future projects. I'm really excited about the meadow, as well

    • @rwild9356
      @rwild9356 18 днів тому

      If you're ever interested in this sort of thing, r/NativePlantGardening is a great resource

  • @FlintSanadaa
    @FlintSanadaa 23 дні тому +286

    I'm literally just rewatch the 1 hour video while thinking 'been a while since new video huh?' and new vid just dropped 😂🙏🏻

    • @StefanoIaniro
      @StefanoIaniro  23 дні тому +38

      Haha, great timing!!

    • @abctv9507
      @abctv9507 23 дні тому +8

      ​@@StefanoIaniroplease, try to upload more often.
      From Ethiopia.

    • @fooxfoxminecraft9318
      @fooxfoxminecraft9318 23 дні тому +3

      Lol, the same thing happened to me!

    • @AKnightPoweredbySriHari
      @AKnightPoweredbySriHari 23 дні тому +4

      ​@@StefanoIaniro I really wish if you could make a video in India about its natural wildlife....
      😊 I can assure you you will get quite a nice amount of views😊😊😊 Hari Hari shar 💐💐💐💐

    • @sjk714gamerz
      @sjk714gamerz 22 дні тому +3

      @@AKnightPoweredbySriHari subcontinent have really beautiful wildlife love india from pakistan

  • @aspi53
    @aspi53 23 дні тому +63

    On some of the pines you will let stand, you should strip the bark in a circle around the trunk. This create standing dead wood which is very important for nesting animals.

    • @StefanoIaniro
      @StefanoIaniro  22 дні тому +50

      Already did that over the winter! It’ll be in an upcoming episode 🙂

    • @aspi53
      @aspi53 22 дні тому +11

      @@StefanoIaniro Wonderful :D
      I really enjoy your videos. Great commentary and amazing footage

  • @prashantranjan6022
    @prashantranjan6022 22 дні тому +34

    Stefano is the 'One man army' we all need.

  • @thepaperlulu
    @thepaperlulu 21 день тому +35

    The joy I get when you upload is unparalleled. My husband has stage4 cancer and joy can be hard to hold onto, so thank you so much for these videos. 🧡🧡🧡

    • @StefanoIaniro
      @StefanoIaniro  21 день тому +8

      So sorry to hear, I’m glad I can brighten your day ❤️

  • @TheGeewitch
    @TheGeewitch 23 дні тому +25

    Twoey is right, you're a good human!

  • @Fancysymbol
    @Fancysymbol 23 дні тому +18

    This video captures my dream. I work day after day in hopes of saving enough money one day to purchase a meaningfully sized plot and manage it into a sustainable natural oasis. Inspiring to see I'm not alone in this drive

    • @mschmidt62
      @mschmidt62 22 дні тому +1

      Any size can be meaningful. I have 2/3 of a cedar-infested acre in Washington now, but planting natives and providing water on my postage-stamp patch in Southern California helped a lot of wildlife there.

  • @duckypam
    @duckypam 23 дні тому +25

    I can't wait to see what happens next. Thank you for sharing your progress and for making better habitat for flora and fauna

  • @Dryish
    @Dryish 23 дні тому +36

    As a SustSci graduate and an avid birdwatcher, I love everything that you're doing. You're basically living out my dream, haha. Thanks for the awe-inspiring content as always, Stefano. Cheers from hemiboreal Finland.

  • @energyy3737
    @energyy3737 23 дні тому +33

    He’s back!!!

  • @dianne11ca
    @dianne11ca 23 дні тому +17

    This is wonderful! I could watch all day. Cannot wait for the next episode! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for what you are doing on this precious patch of land.

  • @bakerfx4968
    @bakerfx4968 23 дні тому +4

    I cannot wait to see how this turns out over the summer! Thanks for the updates my dude! We’re here for it!

  • @doubledee8677
    @doubledee8677 23 дні тому +15

    Hooray, I've been eagerly anticipating the next update. Phenomenal stuff as ever.

  • @Nairot
    @Nairot 5 годин тому

    16 min and 37 seconds of escapism for me. Just watching happy little animals and a person who helps them before I have to face harsh reality again. TY.

  • @K2Pappy
    @K2Pappy 23 дні тому +23

    Let’s gooooo! Def was wondering where the best wildlife UA-camr been

  • @dinocat8
    @dinocat8 23 дні тому +10

    Missed seeing your property progress!
    So happy about the new upload 💜

  • @barbarastellman3764
    @barbarastellman3764 8 годин тому

    At 82, I'm finally beginning to learn and to understand what I couldn't find time for until now. Thank You!

  • @PeopleAreFish
    @PeopleAreFish 22 дні тому +3

    What a fantastic project with wonderful footage

  • @skysthelimitvideos
    @skysthelimitvideos 23 дні тому +17

    Return of the king

  • @ptiteval13
    @ptiteval13 23 дні тому +3

    Merci! Merci! C'est tellement bon pour mon coeur❣

  • @CorpusSans
    @CorpusSans 21 день тому +8

    No words can express how much happiness I felt just by watching this video.

  • @LV12800
    @LV12800 23 дні тому +16

    Such a treat to see a new video posted! Stefano's work just thrills me. One of my favorite channels. Brings me so much hope watching him revitalize and regenerate the land for all of mother nature. So heartwarming and inspiring and fills me with so much joy. Bless you Stefano, and bless the work of your hands. ❤❤❤

  • @wrise8471
    @wrise8471 23 дні тому +8

    Your videos make me smile! It's amazing what you are doing, and I hope many are inspired to do this too! We need more people to care as much as you do! What a wonderful thing you are doing! I can't wait to see more!

  • @fast8536
    @fast8536 23 дні тому +7

    always a joy to see you upload! I cannot overstate how happy your videos make me

  • @kiko7247
    @kiko7247 23 дні тому +10

    You never fail to amaze me. Your skill to convey in every detail the beauty of Nature is fenomenal.

  • @javahne4007
    @javahne4007 23 дні тому +1

    Great to have you back again, Stefano! Looking forward to the updates in the video

  • @desireeguidry3754
    @desireeguidry3754 20 днів тому +2

    Great Narration. Voice is not annoying. Makes watching the videos a joy.

  • @tomoudeveldhuis8260
    @tomoudeveldhuis8260 8 днів тому +3

    Your homestead series is turning into such a great story. Each video makes me long for the moment I can start working on my own little patch of land.

  • @Bird_On_A_Tree
    @Bird_On_A_Tree 23 дні тому +10

    I didn't expect a so good video this morning... i woke up and when i go on youtube, I see a video of one of my favorites youtubers!

  • @drb996
    @drb996 7 днів тому +1

    Every time I watch a rewilding video my heart slows down and my hope for the future generations increases ❤

  • @tis_i_manchie
    @tis_i_manchie 23 дні тому +10

    LET'S GO, STEFANO'S BACK!!

  • @purplexninjamom
    @purplexninjamom 19 днів тому +2

    Your life is so far removed from anything I can ever hope to achieve.
    At the same time, I look at this and enjoy. I marvel. I´m in awe of the work you do, and of the results.
    Thank you.
    🌲🌲🌲💚

  • @summer-7968
    @summer-7968 23 дні тому +3

    absolute favourite series on youtube by far

  • @energyy3737
    @energyy3737 23 дні тому +12

    My current goal is to hand feed a wild bird, seeing you able to in your videos gives me more hope

    • @rugvedkulkarni1593
      @rugvedkulkarni1593 23 дні тому +2

      Not as hard as you may think. If you have chickadees in your area put out some feed for them and they will come.

  • @LBUKid01
    @LBUKid01 23 дні тому +6

    I've been watching your for about 2 years and I am still so impressed with your work. The way you shoot videos of animal behavior while incorporating trail cams creates a very interesting narrative. I also admire your efforts into fixing your land to better accommodate more animals. They way you are improving the pine barren is honestly pretty revolutionary and maybe more national and state parks should copy your example.

  • @stevenkeller3047
    @stevenkeller3047 22 дні тому +2

    Welcome back. Good to see the progress. You've been a busy boy. I think your ideas have merit. Can't wait to see how things develop. All the best.

  • @waynearchibald3920
    @waynearchibald3920 23 дні тому +2

    Hard work yet very satisfying! Thanks for sharing!

  • @bsnufkin929
    @bsnufkin929 23 дні тому +4

    Can't wait to see the meadow in full bloom!

  • @wetsyenoch7831
    @wetsyenoch7831 23 дні тому +3

    It is wonderful to watch the changes you are making on your property and nature is immediately accepting them and replicating is like teaching a new trick to a pet.

  • @Jay-oz2rr
    @Jay-oz2rr 22 дні тому +1

    Yay, welcome back Stefano!

  • @johnson_t
    @johnson_t 23 дні тому +4

    I really love your videos. I first watch your video 2 years ago. You inspired me a lot in taking care of environment. I wish i have a huge place so that i can build a place where birds and other animals can live peacefully without any fear of human. Love from Manipur, India❤❤

  • @remaaviation7179
    @remaaviation7179 19 днів тому +1

    One of the best channels on UA-cam. It is always great to get an update on your projects.

  • @89cw
    @89cw 23 дні тому +42

    Always the best to wake up and find a Stefano video! Thanks for always giving me something to look forward to, was getting worried we'd seen then end of this channel. Hope you are well!

    • @StefanoIaniro
      @StefanoIaniro  21 день тому +6

      Thanks! Everything is going well, hope you’re doing well too!

    • @89cw
      @89cw 20 днів тому +2

      @@StefanoIaniro Doing very well, thank you! Looking forward to your next update. Be well!

  • @MichieHoward
    @MichieHoward 5 годин тому

    Thank you for existing, thank you so much!

  • @aliecarey
    @aliecarey 23 дні тому +2

    Yay! Always such a nice suprise to see an update from you ❤
    Looking forward to the next one 😀

  • @captainmoky
    @captainmoky 23 дні тому +7

    Yahoo! I'm so pleased you are back

  • @redraids5394
    @redraids5394 22 дні тому +3

    You're getting more popular but still underrated as heck. Honestly, my favorite channel on UA-cam. You tick all the boxes

  • @sherriianiro747
    @sherriianiro747 23 дні тому +2

    Welcome back!
    Love your ideas and the yellow bellied sapsuckers will thank you for leaving some of those pines!
    The ones here bypass the deciduous trees and go straight to the pines to drill for insects - love their patterns! 😊

  • @tytyguy22
    @tytyguy22 20 днів тому +1

    I am so happy to have this channel back. Thanks Stefano for documenting this journey!

  • @garvavaidya
    @garvavaidya 22 дні тому +1

    Just looking for an update on the forest eagerly! The videos you make give us the viewers so much joy! Good work Stef 🧡👏

  • @Danthemanlet
    @Danthemanlet 23 дні тому +1

    These videos are always such high quality! Love when there's a new video from Stefano, well worth the wait

  • @kantemirovskaya1lightninga30
    @kantemirovskaya1lightninga30 23 дні тому +2

    I agree with all the comments-Stefano's timing on video drops is perfect!

  • @zandergray4945
    @zandergray4945 23 дні тому +2

    This series is going to be awesome, can’t wait for more

  • @nate472
    @nate472 23 дні тому +2

    You have probably the most underrated channel on UA-cam brother. Keep it up!

  • @flight007keith2
    @flight007keith2 23 дні тому +18

    You, my friend, have the spirit of Adam (The first Earth Caretaker). So awesome to watch!

  • @andrewromero5008
    @andrewromero5008 23 дні тому +2

    What you're doing is so good. I hope I can do half as much when I retire.

  • @jergensroetz
    @jergensroetz 23 дні тому +1

    So glad you're back! I was getting worried. Great work with what you've been up to. Thank you for blessing us once again with such great content!

  • @YtLucaFn
    @YtLucaFn 23 дні тому +3

    Let’s gooooooo!!!!!!❤🎉

  • @civet-coffee4442
    @civet-coffee4442 23 дні тому +2

    always so happy to see an update on the homestead!! your vids are so inspiring, i would just love to have a big enough property to do similar projects sometime in the future

  • @blakeaschultz3235
    @blakeaschultz3235 23 дні тому +2

    There’s no one I get this excited about when I see a new video pop up!

  • @c.a.parker5036
    @c.a.parker5036 22 дні тому +1

    Looking forward to seeing how the meadows develop and also the amphibian pond! Lovely wildlife footage as always ❤ Thank you, Stefano.

  • @BeckyM87
    @BeckyM87 20 днів тому +1

    Absolutely superb work. The world needs more people like you. I am loving watching the journey of your homestead. Thank you for sharing it

  • @TheBlueMoo
    @TheBlueMoo 22 дні тому +1

    Always a treat! Never seen many of these birds before! 🥰

  • @HawkInTheLens
    @HawkInTheLens 22 дні тому +1

    I was so excited when I got the notification that you posted again. Your videos are so well put together and a joy to watch. Can't wait for episode 2!

  • @AnneJutras
    @AnneJutras 23 дні тому +2

    Ooooh! Love how you create new wildlife nature on your property. Great work Stefano! Can't wait to see what's next...

  • @swagboiaxolotl
    @swagboiaxolotl 18 днів тому

    I can't even express how much joy and peace these videos bring me. As always, thank you!

  • @joentjee8405
    @joentjee8405 23 дні тому +4

    Yooo, im glad you're back, missed the bird videos

  • @pamateomotino4379
    @pamateomotino4379 2 дні тому +1

    everyone here is so kind

  • @MDestron2282
    @MDestron2282 23 дні тому +1

    So happy to see and update and I can't wait to see all the improvements and potential new wildlife visitors this season. You're doing amazing work!

  • @petracollins8623
    @petracollins8623 22 дні тому +1

    So glad you are back with a new video.

  • @mauricepowers3804
    @mauricepowers3804 23 дні тому +1

    So good!!!! You are a power house to do all this work and it must feel grand to know you are a true steward of the earth!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

  • @jenswikstrom7104
    @jenswikstrom7104 23 дні тому +2

    Very therapeutic to watch

  • @Wally535
    @Wally535 23 дні тому +3

    So glad to see this update and looking forward to the next. You and the lady behind Choo Choo’s Story (also on YT) are amazing at being able to hand feed the Chick a Dees! They’re such neat little birds.

  • @waylonk2453
    @waylonk2453 14 днів тому

    Seeing the overhead shots of the pine log trails and brush piles really puts in perspective how much work you've done on this place. Bravo!

  • @juliosantos6356
    @juliosantos6356 23 дні тому +1

    I am a fan of your videos now. When I see you posted, I know I will have quality! Thank you. Please keep posting, we love it!!!

  • @MySelfReliance
    @MySelfReliance 16 днів тому +1

    Great video. Looks like you’re roughly in the same area as me with the same vision. Looking forward to seeing more!

    • @StefanoIaniro
      @StefanoIaniro  16 днів тому

      Thanks! We're just east of you in Quebec, so there's a lot of species overlap. Hope your projects are going well, it'll be exciting to see the results!

  • @jamesbaconreid
    @jamesbaconreid 22 дні тому +2

    Wow that's a lot of work! And it looks amazing. Can't wait to see how it develops over time... I've got notifications on so I'll be here.

  • @Russian_Girl_Vlog
    @Russian_Girl_Vlog 22 дні тому +1

    I'm really happy to see your new video! Thank you! 🥰

  • @polishdragon4853
    @polishdragon4853 2 дні тому

    we need more people like you in this world, trying to create beautiful enviroments, instead of taking away the beauty of nature like most humans do, you give it beauty, keep up your amazing work, you make the world a better place.
    I never could have imagined that cutting down trees can actually create beautiful habitats.
    All of these birds are so adorable, and so was the snakey.
    I am really interested to how it will end up looking, i shall watch every single episode of this series.

  • @Matt_H2O
    @Matt_H2O 23 дні тому +1

    Delighted to see a video pop up here. 💖💖🕊🕊

  • @nainem.4148
    @nainem.4148 23 дні тому +2

    Nature is so stunning ❤ thank you for the video!

  • @MrMarco84
    @MrMarco84 22 дні тому +2

    Wonderful work, amazing pictures....I'm so exited to see what it will look like. Great work 👍

  • @QuesoCookies
    @QuesoCookies 22 дні тому +1

    So excited for your meadow! I'm sure the abundance of pollinators will attract a bunch of interesting insectivores, too. Can't wait!

  • @evanrobison567
    @evanrobison567 23 дні тому +1

    Definitely looking forward to all the changes coming this year!

  • @thisisme1999
    @thisisme1999 23 дні тому +3

    So happy to see the post! You are living my dream! I hate seeing monoculture, BC has few forests left most of what was logged was just replaced with giant tree farms. Years ago, I knew a guy who use to gather wildflower seed and tree seeds and would walk through some of these monocultures spreading the seed. Not sure how well it worked but it made him feel like he was contributing in a positive way.

    • @StefanoIaniro
      @StefanoIaniro  21 день тому

      That’s a great idea! Especially if doing it early on, the trees haven’t grown enough to close the canopy, so I’m sure a lot of the seeds he threw would do well initially.

  • @JoJo-vz5uy
    @JoJo-vz5uy 20 днів тому +2

    So happy you got the property. Wildlife need all the help they can get!

  • @lucid2957
    @lucid2957 22 дні тому +1

    The flower meadow is going to be so pretty once it starts growing, I look forward to the next update on it!

  • @humanname5684
    @humanname5684 20 днів тому +1

    The editing and sound design is awesome, as always!

  • @maureenbeckstead6407
    @maureenbeckstead6407 19 днів тому +1

    So proud of your efforts. Great wildlife shots too. ❤

  • @NotSoGoodGamingTV
    @NotSoGoodGamingTV 23 дні тому +1

    Cant wait to see the progress this year!
    As an avid dragonfly fan, I hope the amphibian pond will work out! Should also make for a cool dragonfly pond.

  • @Malboop
    @Malboop 23 дні тому +1

    incredible! i expected the whole video to be you just chopping trees the whole time but this was so much more, you barely even included any of that. its very impressive, thank you for sharing your experiences and stories with us!

  • @thatguytoj
    @thatguytoj 22 дні тому +1

    A Stefano vid is exactly what I needed after this crazy week!

  • @alexe5606
    @alexe5606 23 дні тому +1

    everytime you release a new video I get so giddy that I watch the whole serie allll over again. It's so good to see how you're doing!!