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@thomastuorto9929 17 сағат бұрын
I like shooting almost anything backlit but some wildflowers/leafs/etc. & Egrets are some of my favorites. Haven’t had the pleasure of try to photograph pelicans as of yet. Great vid.
@SparkyStensaas 4 сағат бұрын
Thanks Thomas! That’s great! I think it often makes a far better and more interesting photo by backlighting.
@clementstevens 18 сағат бұрын
Where do you get the blind?
@SparkyStensaas 4 сағат бұрын
Hi clementstevens, The blind is homemade based on the floating blinds made by Mr.Jangear, which you can buy online at mrjangear.com
@SwampApeSci 18 сағат бұрын
From a Florida Herper recently starting birding, love the vids! Here's a few correction on the reptiles the "Black Rat Snake" was just a Black Racer, we do get eastern rat snakes in south Florida but ours are yellow or orange not black. Also the "Green Anole" was actually a Bark Anole(Anolis distichus) so quite possibly a lifer for you and lastly the ones you thought were swifts or fence lizards were also just curly tails, they often don't have the tails curled up.
@SparkyStensaas 4 сағат бұрын
Wow….Thanks for the great info SwampApe!! I appreciate it. Yes, the Bark Anole would be a lifer! Unfortunately, KZbin doesn’t let you correct things in videos very easily so I guess I’ll have to live with it. Thanks for your input!
@brighteyedbirding 2 күн бұрын
The Ruffed Grouse drumming is such a surreal feeling. I always feel it in my chest like it's drumming within my heart. Awesome footage and video Sparky! Loved it!
@SparkyStensaas 4 сағат бұрын
So true! One of my favorite spring sounds in the North Woods.
@sandrawamsley3876 4 күн бұрын
Bite your tongue when you talk about replacing the loon as state bird of MN. <G> It's my home state and loons and ruffed grouse are my favorites from home.
@SparkyStensaas 4 күн бұрын
Ha! I’m only half serious but many states have loons yet Minnesota has over half the worlds population of Golden-winged Warders. Just saying…
@sandrawamsley3876 3 күн бұрын
@@SparkyStensaas Okay, enjoyed your video all the same and we do claim the loon as OUR bird. LOL! It's call defines it as THE northern state and would think something was wrong if others tried to make it their state bird. Can't begin to tell you the feeling that call invokes but then I grew up there and suppose a lot of people who weren't out where they could hear them might not agree.
@TheRioGrandePodcast 4 күн бұрын
This is awesome! We actually got to record a Birding podcast session with Estero Llano’s park superintendent! One of the best places in the RGV for birdwatchers 👏 Our KZbin audio is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmfbgYRppdqJmpIsi=VzFl9ADR3uVxA9lT
@SparkyStensaas 4 күн бұрын
Great! I will definitely listen to this. Love The Valley!
@ryanmarshik8971 4 күн бұрын
Bald Eagle -super star image of my day. 👍
@SparkyStensaas 4 күн бұрын
You and me buddy… I think we’re the only ones that like that image.
@tomespinoza9809 5 күн бұрын
Lots of Golden-winged Warblers in northern Michigan, as well! 🙂
@SparkyStensaas 4 күн бұрын
That’s true! But since Minnesota has over 50% of the breeding population, I really think we have to make it our state bird. Michigan’s should absolutely be the Kirtland’s Warbler!
@ccooley101 5 күн бұрын
Fantastic footage, Sparky!!! I loved especially your Ruffed Grouse video and still!!! Was that a veery I heard in the background? I don't think you all are probably so impressed with the veery or the Loon, since they're pretty common up in your area. But here, they are like TREASURE as they migrate through!! I'd like to pick up a copy of your book when it goes on sale. Thank you for sharing your images from Rice Lake!!! How far is that from the Bog?
@SparkyStensaas 4 күн бұрын
Hi Carol, Yes, Veery! Very, very common up here… Or should I say veery veery common :-)
@skylarkstarsmith3926 5 күн бұрын
Beautiful. And wonderful that they continue to play together even though they're already mated.
@SparkyStensaas 4 күн бұрын
Very true Skylark!
@RoseGrace100 5 күн бұрын
Looking forward to your new book Sparky!
@SparkyStensaas 4 күн бұрын
Thanks, Rose Grace! I will announce it in an upcoming video when it is available.
@Pedro-nf2rr 5 күн бұрын
Hola: qué maravilla de lugar,aki la primavera es igual de mágica.vida,vida,y más vida por todos lados.Como siempre mis felicitaciones,un abrazo.
@SparkyStensaas 4 күн бұрын
Happy Spring Pedro! Enjoy your birds!
@piccadillypie 5 күн бұрын
Thanks, Sparky!
@andrewlamberson539 6 күн бұрын
I really liked the Canada Goose family image. Very different. I live in Winona in SE Minnesota and have never seen or got a sound recording on Merlin of that Blue-gray Gnatcatcher but I will be on the look out for one!!
@SparkyStensaas 4 күн бұрын
Thanks, Andrew… I really appreciate specific feedback on photos! There was some heat haze coming off the road, so not super sharp but I still like the idea. Blue-gray Gnatcatchers are so hard to get photos of cause they’re usually way up in the top of the canopies. Song is in the high range, but Merlin should be able to pick it up. Mature deciduous forests.
@1coolkitty 6 күн бұрын
Wow! One of the best nature videos I have ever seen. Loved the courtship displays and feeding behaviors! I look forward to more videos from you. 🦢 ❤
@SparkyStensaas 4 күн бұрын
Thank you so much!! This was an amazing experience.
@wingsanddaydreams 8 күн бұрын
So many beautiful birds! New subscriber here ✨
@SparkyStensaas 8 күн бұрын
Welcome WingsandDaydreams! 150 videos on the channel and more coming every few weeks!
@scarface1961 14 күн бұрын
An awesome video and some exceptional images.
@SparkyStensaas 9 күн бұрын
Thanks so much! More videos coming…
@garyrobinette351 15 күн бұрын
There is some great birding in the Laguna Madre if you hit it at sunrise. I was there last November and had a blast shooting shorebirds.
@SparkyStensaas 9 күн бұрын
Thanks for the tip, Gary! I love shorebird photography. I will check it out next time I’m down there.
@Scottye-yn8zc 15 күн бұрын
Sparky are you going to order the Canon RF 200-800mm for your R5?
@SparkyStensaas 9 күн бұрын
Hi Scott, I didn’t even know about that lens. I’m happy with the 100 to 500 and so will stick with that. Kind of a one camera one lens guy.… Plus the iPhone for wide angle :-)
@Robirda 16 күн бұрын
Had no idea they preened so much. This was fun to watch.
@SparkyStensaas 16 күн бұрын
Thank you, yogapunk! They are serial preeners!
@1coolkitty 16 күн бұрын
So beautiful! Nature at it's finest. Thanks for sharing. I only wish I could have been there too!
@SparkyStensaas 9 күн бұрын
Thank you cool kitty!
@ryanmarshik8971 16 күн бұрын
I see the drone is still air worthy. Another great episode👍
@andrewlamberson539 17 күн бұрын
The protuberances on their bill are actually rudders to keep their bills straight under water! 😅
@andrewlamberson539 17 күн бұрын
😅
@SparkyStensaas 16 күн бұрын
Is that a theory? Sounds like a reasonable idea with the bill that big.
@andrewlamberson539 16 күн бұрын
@@SparkyStensaas No…just total BS ! But it sounds reasonable!
@randallmarsh1187 8 күн бұрын
If they were on the Brown Pelicans that would make more sense as they dive to catch their fish while the Whites just scoop them up.
@jeroenschoondergang5923 17 күн бұрын
Cool video again, cheers!
@BobMacNeal 17 күн бұрын
Seeing those pelicans in flight, landing, fishing, preening was a treat. Cool drone shots too. Glad you got the backlit pouches. Good tip on backlighting for photographers. Thanks Sparky.
@SparkyStensaas 16 күн бұрын
Thanks Bob! Always fun having a subject within about seven minutes of the house :-)
@ronboe6325 18 күн бұрын
Had no idea pelicans were that close to Duluth. I just viewed that stretch of water as excellent canoeing. :)
@SparkyStensaas 18 күн бұрын
It’s only been in the last 12 or 13 years Ron. Never happened before. I’m not sure what changed but now they are like clockwork!
@steveking6204 17 күн бұрын
Where do they go after Duluth?
@almeadows8277 18 күн бұрын
Some members of the ornithological community believe that the fleshy protuberances on their bills are actually spectacle holders. I don’t know whether to believe that or not. Regardless, they are magnificent birds to observe and photograph. Well done, Sparky.
@SparkyStensaas 18 күн бұрын
Ha!! And I thought I was going to get the real reason. Thanks Al!
@1coolkitty 27 күн бұрын
Do you give guided tours of the bog?
@SparkyStensaas 23 күн бұрын
Hi 1coolkitty, I am the executive Director so I don’t guide anymore. But on our website, there are six or seven guides listed. Most of them only guide in the winter when 90% of our visitors come, but some might guide in the spring/summer as well. We also have field trips during the month of May. Our website is www.saxzim.org.
@1coolkitty 23 күн бұрын
Thank you for the info!
@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885 Ай бұрын
that Wilson's Snipe sound is very cool
@SparkyStensaas Ай бұрын
It sure is!
@javiersosa8857 Ай бұрын
Ermoso
@SparkyStensaas Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@andrewlamberson539 Ай бұрын
Great video, we’ll send you up some more migrating birds from SE MN. Things are really ramping up this week.😊
@SparkyStensaas Ай бұрын
Good to hear Andrew… Send them up!
@RoseGrace100 Ай бұрын
Hi Sparky! Yes, Can you please do a video on Ravens one day! I love them. Thank you!
@SparkyStensaas Ай бұрын
Okay! Need more footage though. Love the corvids!
@kathrynclark9921 Ай бұрын
Warblers & others starting thru Ohio. Looking forward to Biggest Week in American Birding starting May 3rd.. Thanks for sharing
@SparkyStensaas Ай бұрын
Have fun! Never been to that event.
@ryanmarshik8971 Ай бұрын
Another fun episode, but I’m sure all you’ll remember about this one is the shot that got away
@SparkyStensaas Ай бұрын
No doubt!
@terryroth2855 Ай бұрын
Another fine vlog, Sparky. Yes, the Woodcock episode was most interesting for sure. The Spring returnees have been pretty slow in my neighborhood also. Still have snow in the forecast. More than likely they all know more about the weather than I do. Take care now.
@SparkyStensaas Ай бұрын
Thank you, Terry! I forget where you are located. I see it is snowing up around Calgary Edmonton and Regina right now. Thankfully, just rain for here though we had snow on the ground when my youngest was born on May 6 so certainly not out of the question. The birds do know best.
@terryroth2855 Ай бұрын
@@SparkyStensaas Hey Sparky! I currently live in far North Idaho. Grew up along the Missouri River near Fort Mandan. Have a nice week now.
@Pedro-nf2rr Ай бұрын
Saludos: Gracias por compartir esos momentos que de ninguna otra forma seríamos capaces de grabar en nuestra retina.Me apuntaría sin dudarlo a los eventos que organizáis, pero por desgracia la distancia que nos separa es grande.No pares de hacernos partipices de tan bonitos momentos.Gracias.
@SparkyStensaas Ай бұрын
Ha! Yes, you are a little bit far away to participate :-)… But thanks for watching Pedro!
@bradgriffith8297 Ай бұрын
A Gr8 start to Season 5! I’m looking forward to watching and learning more as the Season unfolds. 🦆
@SparkyStensaas Ай бұрын
Thanks Brad! More episodes coming!… Just hope the warblers show up soon… I’m getting antsy
@mason6883 Ай бұрын
I like the silhouette!
@SparkyStensaas Ай бұрын
Thanks Mason! Appreciate the specific image comment. I really do like that one as well. Even though I messed with the white balance :-)
@jerrylagesse9046 Ай бұрын
She’s magnificent
@SparkyStensaas Ай бұрын
She sure is!!
@RichardHoeg Ай бұрын
MacQuarrie!
@SparkyStensaas Ай бұрын
You bet Rich! I’ve been going there for 20 some years and I still call it Tobin-Kimmes since that was it is what it was back then. Only 4 miles from my house!
@AirgunEvolution Ай бұрын
28:00 its a Curly Tailed Lizard
@SparkyStensaas Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@zephalu Ай бұрын
Yup, the Kingfisher was the winner, but they were all really great.
@SparkyStensaas Ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I appreciate the feedback
@georgemiller2665 Ай бұрын
Sparky - have you ever tried our home-grown 3M Ultrathon insect repellent? I've had very good luck with it in the BWCAW. Also, we used to live next to St Croix Bluffs Regional Park near Afton and you might want to consider an outing there if you haven't been yet. The location along the St Croix River just up from the Mississippi seemed to bring in quite a variety of birds.
@SparkyStensaas Ай бұрын
Thanks for the insect repellent tip, George! I will definitely try it out. I have been to the St. River Valley, but not that specific park. I will check it out!
@johnwelchphotography Ай бұрын
You got some really nice photos with those water and reflections. Always appreciate your enthusiasm and humor!
@SparkyStensaas Ай бұрын
Thank you so much, John!
@deanyanko3326 Ай бұрын
maybe some of those crossbills have a Canadian accent , hey.
@SparkyStensaas Ай бұрын
Yah hey
@deanyanko3326 Ай бұрын
Yep "Mares tails " I found huge droppings under the blackberry bushes with long leaped tracks in the snow hope its a snowshoe haven't seen one in years here in north of Medford Wisconsin April 2024 Had fun watching the flocks of Buffleheads antics on the lake while on their way north.
@SparkyStensaas Ай бұрын
I loveBuffelheads!
@deanyanko3326 Ай бұрын
thanks, love your work I wondered why my grand parents planted black spruce as wind breaks they did tolerate 60 mph wind gusts one time and the seeds feed the migrants going north.
@SparkyStensaas Ай бұрын
They are a very useful tree
@deanyanko3326 Ай бұрын
funny story, when I occupied this old farm house in northern Wisconsin, a white weasel scurried across the kitchen floor one day. He kept the vacant house free of the little ones. Its April 2024 and am enthused to go out to the woods to look for droppings of the ruffed grouse's drumming log. Be nice to run across a black bear. .
@SparkyStensaas Ай бұрын
Interesting Dean! I’ve heard of other zoo have had them in the house and I guess they are an efficient mouse trap :-)
@oijosukeiliveinyourwalls5798 Ай бұрын
Filmed at Liberio district Marley
@garyives1218 Ай бұрын
Thanks again. Amazing, and really entertaining vid. Another going in my "Photog" playlist.
@SparkyStensaas Ай бұрын
Thanks for adding me to your playlist Gary! Over 150 other videos in the back catalog for you to enjoy. Take care and happy clicking!