Sandhill Cranes and Red-headed Woodpeckers - Michigan Birding and the 300 Bird Challenge

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  • Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
  • Birding in Michigan and on the lookout for a bird we love - The Red-headed Woodpecker. Some cool interactions with Sandhill Cranes as we try to add some more birds to our 300 Bird Challenge.
    Please Note: Next video will be out in a couple of weeks. I'm currently traveling and don't have much time to edit.
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  • @maryjanekolesar8325
    @maryjanekolesar8325 5 місяців тому

    Wow!!! Sure take the friendly cranes for granted 😂

    • @BritHikesOntario
      @BritHikesOntario  5 місяців тому +1

      We would have tipped them generously, but you're not allowed to feed them 😉

  • @HawkInTheLens
    @HawkInTheLens 5 місяців тому +1

    Originally from Wisconsin and never have seen cranes that close that’s crazy! Also I personally prefer these subtitles as they don’t take up as much of the shot. So don’t even worry about editing while traveling. Great video as usual!

    • @BritHikesOntario
      @BritHikesOntario  5 місяців тому

      Ok, thanks for the feedback. Something to think about.

  • @carolannontario
    @carolannontario 5 місяців тому

    Those sandhill cranes are amazing. And love the toe dip!

  • @MrTmiket0007
    @MrTmiket0007 5 місяців тому

    Thanks so much for sharing another wonderful video like always 👍

    • @BritHikesOntario
      @BritHikesOntario  5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for your on-going support, Miguel, we appreciate it!

  • @mikemcinnis4303
    @mikemcinnis4303 5 місяців тому

    Nice finds. The close cranes are unbelievable! Awesome video of the crane flyby while calling. Awesome video as usual.

  • @Rockymtnchick
    @Rockymtnchick 5 місяців тому

    The woodpeckers are wonderful, but being that close to a Sandhill Crane is crazy (in a good way). The echo was really cool. I need to get out this weekend and see some spring birds!

  • @caseyoingo6440
    @caseyoingo6440 5 місяців тому

    Wow this was the Sandhill Crane jackpot 😊
    Good footage!
    Turkeys 🙄 show offs lol.

    • @BritHikesOntario
      @BritHikesOntario  5 місяців тому

      Haha thanks Casey. Sandhill Cranes... the Canada Goose of Michigan.

  • @marcussmith1768
    @marcussmith1768 5 місяців тому

    Ahhhh, Sandhill Crane, there was one back in the early 2010's in the UK. Never got to see it, I had only just gotten into birding but did not know anyone. I could have driven to see it, but I was so fresh I was too apprehensive and totally missed out. Oh to have another here!
    Loving the challenge. Keep up the great work both of you :)
    OMG Brown Thrasher sounds so much like a UK song trush.

    • @BritHikesOntario
      @BritHikesOntario  5 місяців тому

      Haven't seen a Song Thrush for years. Used to walk through a wood on the way to work when I lived there and sometimes heard one.
      Sandhill Crane over there... nice! So is that your biggest birding regret? Lol...

  • @Handmaiduns
    @Handmaiduns 5 місяців тому

    A really great vid with awesome audio! Those cranes ❤

    • @BritHikesOntario
      @BritHikesOntario  5 місяців тому

      They're pretty cool. Only really see them at distance in Ontario.
      We've seen some in Florida with their gangly chicks waddling around 😆

  • @janemccauley4338
    @janemccauley4338 6 місяців тому

    You guys are so cute, I love your videos. ....'A bit of turkey drama'- you could be describing any workplace minus the inappropriate touching of course🤪

    • @BritHikesOntario
      @BritHikesOntario  5 місяців тому +1

      Haha no comment on the workplace but thanks for the acknowledgement of my attempts at dry humour.

  • @NathanWebb-c5h
    @NathanWebb-c5h 5 місяців тому +2

    I've never seen a sandhill crane. One time a hawk tried to perch on the windshield of the car while driving slowly.

  • @susanmatako8469
    @susanmatako8469 6 місяців тому

    So sorry we had rainy weather but when you're birding there are no guarantee on the weather. You showed just a partial of the Blue Herring nest in the tree's on your intro. So glad you did get tge red headed woodpecker (pretty common here) I live near the Crane Fest in the fall, so I see them yearly where I live just down the road. Otis was not a favorite of mine. I only wen't twice but not much birding. It was early in spring so I wasn't expecting much. I have noticed the fly catcher's and swallow's. Maybe next time come in May. I'm going to try get a shot of the Piping Plover at the sand dunes on Lake Michigan. Looking forward to the next one. I'll keep my eye out for more places for the next time you visit😁

    • @BritHikesOntario
      @BritHikesOntario  5 місяців тому +1

      We'd love to come back. We didn't have massive expectations with it being early in the year, but still did quite well. Otis was cool to experience the Cranes more out in the open with their calls. But we've kind of had hits and misses with Audobon places in general.

  • @cliffhawley1768
    @cliffhawley1768 6 місяців тому

    Red-headed Woodpecker is really a top shelf bird.

  • @shreecreativearts5132
    @shreecreativearts5132 5 місяців тому

    Nice video

  • @steveloudon7491
    @steveloudon7491 4 місяці тому

    At around 5:33 you have the location incorrect. It's Milford Township. Good video. Been there many times

    • @BritHikesOntario
      @BritHikesOntario  4 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching, Steve. Looks like a very bad typo. Thanks for the heads up.

  • @ilenehales7849
    @ilenehales7849 5 місяців тому

    Turkey scrimmage anyone 😂

  • @brighteyedbirding
    @brighteyedbirding 6 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely loved seeing the Red-headed Woodpecker! Can't wait to see that bird someday! Great video as always!

    • @BritHikesOntario
      @BritHikesOntario  5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks bud. If you ever come east, Kensington Metropark was a great stop and I'm sure you'd see plenty of fun stuff.

    • @brighteyedbirding
      @brighteyedbirding 5 місяців тому

      @@BritHikesOntario Sweet I'll check it out!!

  • @cannadaddoit7460
    @cannadaddoit7460 5 місяців тому

    Stay out were full

    • @BritHikesOntario
      @BritHikesOntario  12 днів тому

      Hey man, this comment says a lot about you! I hope you will one day get to live a happier life.
      P.S. We've been back to The US twice since you made this comment and intend to return again soon!
      Take care of yourself :)

    • @cannadaddoit7460
      @cannadaddoit7460 12 днів тому

      @@BritHikesOntario unfortunately I don't think that's gonna happen. I seem to be in the minority, but such is life. I will continue to complain and occasionally advocate for my position as I see fit. Enjoy our beautiful state while you can.