This is my dream video. Thanks so much for filming all these glorious birds. We've visited this area to bird & hope to return in a few months. As we head overseas tonight for a short holiday I'll be watching this daily to remind me how lucky we are to have our gorgeous birdlife, stunning scenery & so many Aussies who appreciate it. Cheers.
What a truly wonderful production! Well done to you both for publishing this labour of love for all to see (and hear!). That's one thing that stands out for me in this film - seeing birds calling. I've never actually seen a Hooded Robin call, and though I've seen many thousands of White-browed Woodswallows I don't think I've ever seen one perched and calling (and not to mention the little bit of mimicry as well!). The behaviours captured in some of these birds is really special - the Leaden Flycatchers "nest-building" was my favourite. Quite amazing too how you were able to capture birds that are very rare in the valley, like Diamond Dove, White-cheeked Honeyeater and Brush Bronzewing - yet common birds like Pied Currawongs seem wiley and elusive!
On the subject of nesting, it was interesting to see the flexibility of Dusky Woodswallows - using fork in tree, gap in Yellow Box bark and an old Magpie-lark nest! So funny too re argy bargy and courtship. When one sees a range of behaviours across different species, all with their own quirks and calls (and variations within a species) you can understand why some of us are bird crazy! And don’t get me started on choughs....
I agree with Mick, it's wonderful to see footage of birds calling. My fave in this respect was the buzzy call of Turquoise Parrots, and the woof-woof of Barking Owl, I've never seen either of these call. It's a fabulous movie, I've now watched it twice.
Extraordinary…thankyou so much for this video….Im assuming it was a mission of yours… I’m not a twitcher in the true sense…I’m proud to say I’m an aviculturist & these insights are so important, as we try to replicate them in a domestic aviary situation… Bravo…bravo… Regards, Christopher…(I’d love to catch up on day)….
Suburbia in Queensland daily chainsaws and woodchipping machine noise, it never stops. I loathe living in suburbia. This is so beautiful and peaceful, your video, thanks.
Wonderful footage! Where about in Capertee do you go to film this? I find that majority of the land is private property and I cannot find many good locations to see the birds
There is a bird trail that takes you to various locations on the roadside, you can see many birds this way. It’s also possible to access some private property with permission. I went recently and the locals were lovely, the valley itself is very quiet.
Looks stunning on a Smart TV using UA-cam app. Just make sure to pick highest resolution for tv or another device as it really makes a difference. Unless, of course, you are using a device with more limited data plan.
Please leave the name of the bird there as long as the species is on camera,. Even putting male, female and juvenile would be of added benefit. Otherwise a very good presentation. Thanks heaps.
I understand your wish Bruce and I would probably agree if a live TV program. But because it’s a video that can be easily paused, I prefer the low key identification. Less distracting from gorgeous birds and scenery. Moreover, can be tricky to label some species as definitely male/female and whether they fall into juvenile or immature. In the case of White-bellied Cuckoo-shrikes, difference can also be light, dark or intermediate morphs! I think the overall purpose is to show thriving birdlife in Capertee Valley and in particular on regenerated land. So easy to google the name and find out all those species details. A site called ebird is very useful as you can see photos people have taken or calls recorded in a particular area. That has helped me when unsure of an ID.
Thank you for filming our wonderful birds , it’s such a pleasure to watch. ❤
So nice of you
Thank you for sharing your beautiful work.
Thank you for your kind words.
Outstanding video, beautiful birds, very educational.
Thanks so much for sharing all this wonderful footage.
Thank you very much for the feedback!
Fabulous collection, thank you 😊
Truely captivating, congratulations on this beautiful piece of work
Thank you very much!
Love this.
What a gorgeous, peaceful film; it must take ages to capture it all! Thank you so much for sharing this with us 😊
Fantastic photography and work. Thank you for sharing this wonderful film.👩🌾❤️👏
This is just absolutely phenomenal work!!!! ♥️🌿 What a beautiful video of such a gorgeous area
Thank you for your very kind words!
Beautiful video
Stunning Photography
Fantastic. Instantly calming.
Glad you enjoyed it
Great footage. Absolutely wonderful.
Great Video I am a Bird watcher too
This is my dream video. Thanks so much for filming all these glorious birds. We've visited this area to bird & hope to return in a few months. As we head overseas tonight for a short holiday I'll be watching this daily to remind me how lucky we are to have our gorgeous birdlife, stunning scenery & so many Aussies who appreciate it. Cheers.
Evening plans sorted!
Amazing~💞
Thank you for sharing this video~🤗
❤Truely heart warming and educational too, so well made, filmed and edited, thanks so much.
Thank you so much for the beautiful video and we really do have some beautiful birds!
Wow this is just such a beautiful gem of a video. Stunning captures.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you
Cool! Thank you for the upload!
What a truly wonderful production! Well done to you both for publishing this labour of love for all to see (and hear!). That's one thing that stands out for me in this film - seeing birds calling. I've never actually seen a Hooded Robin call, and though I've seen many thousands of White-browed Woodswallows I don't think I've ever seen one perched and calling (and not to mention the little bit of mimicry as well!). The behaviours captured in some of these birds is really special - the Leaden Flycatchers "nest-building" was my favourite. Quite amazing too how you were able to capture birds that are very rare in the valley, like Diamond Dove, White-cheeked Honeyeater and Brush Bronzewing - yet common birds like Pied Currawongs seem wiley and elusive!
On the subject of nesting, it was interesting to see the flexibility of Dusky Woodswallows - using fork in tree, gap in Yellow Box bark and an old Magpie-lark nest! So funny too re argy bargy and courtship. When one sees a range of behaviours across different species, all with their own quirks and calls (and variations within a species) you can understand why some of us are bird crazy! And don’t get me started on choughs....
I agree with Mick, it's wonderful to see footage of birds calling. My fave in this respect was the buzzy call of Turquoise Parrots, and the woof-woof of Barking Owl, I've never seen either of these call. It's a fabulous movie, I've now watched it twice.
Extraordinary…thankyou so much for this video….Im assuming it was a mission of yours…
I’m not a twitcher in the true sense…I’m proud to say I’m an aviculturist & these insights are so important, as we try to replicate them in a domestic aviary situation…
Bravo…bravo…
Regards,
Christopher…(I’d love to catch up on day)….
Suburbia in Queensland daily chainsaws and woodchipping machine noise, it never stops. I loathe living in suburbia. This is so beautiful and peaceful, your video, thanks.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback!
Wonderful footage! Where about in Capertee do you go to film this?
I find that majority of the land is private property and I cannot find many good locations to see the birds
There is a bird trail that takes you to various locations on the roadside, you can see many birds this way. It’s also possible to access some private property with permission. I went recently and the locals were lovely, the valley itself is very quiet.
i will watch this movie with my wife over tea
Looks stunning on a Smart TV using UA-cam app. Just make sure to pick highest resolution for tv or another device as it really makes a difference. Unless, of course, you are using a device with more limited data plan.
Please leave the name of the bird there as long as the species is on camera,. Even putting male, female and juvenile would be of added benefit. Otherwise a very good presentation. Thanks heaps.
I understand your wish Bruce and I would probably agree if a live TV program. But because it’s a video that can be easily paused, I prefer the low key identification. Less distracting from gorgeous birds and scenery. Moreover, can be tricky to label some species as definitely male/female and whether they fall into juvenile or immature. In the case of White-bellied Cuckoo-shrikes, difference can also be light, dark or intermediate morphs! I think the overall purpose is to show thriving birdlife in Capertee Valley and in particular on regenerated land. So easy to google the name and find out all those species details. A site called ebird is very useful as you can see photos people have taken or calls recorded in a particular area. That has helped me when unsure of an ID.