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@AnnaBanana-rq9vh Күн бұрын
I live in this area and I’m astonished how much I take the wildlife and beauty for granted.
@StephenRogers-kr8yn 3 күн бұрын
Saw a white headed in Yosemite
@SparkyStensaas Күн бұрын
Very interesting birds. I loved Yosemite…except for the crowds
@love4wildlife 4 күн бұрын
I've only been to Churchill in the winter (for bears) but after watching your videos, I'm thinking a summer trip might be a good idea. Really enjoyed your videos.
@SparkyStensaas 3 күн бұрын
Great! Jealous of your winter trip :-) Lots of folks prefer to go in July and August when the whales are in full force, and the mosquitoes are less intense. But if you want to go for birds and all their glory, mid June is pretty good.
@StephenRogers-kr8yn 5 күн бұрын
Female red winged blackbird stays brown
@SparkyStensaas 3 күн бұрын
Sorry, Steve, maybe I wasn’t clear. The photos were of male Redwings in “Formative” early winter plumage. The buffy edges to their feathers will wear away over the winter and they will be jet black before returning north.
@mmedved5567 6 күн бұрын
Hoary 👍👍👍
@SparkyStensaas 3 күн бұрын
Long live Hoary!
@love4wildlife 6 күн бұрын
Ahhh Yellowstone never disappoints. One just never knows what might happen. You sure got some great images and some interesting footage.
@SparkyStensaas 3 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! Yellowstone is such a magical place. Hoping to go out in April again this year… But with my 14-year-old son.
@HawkInTheLens 7 күн бұрын
As I prep for my own trip to make KZbin videos at Rio Grande have been loving watching your videos! Subscribed too as I hope to make it to Sax Zim Bog someday too
@SparkyStensaas 3 күн бұрын
Fantastic HawkInThe Lens! You’ll have an amazing time. I’ve got one more TX video coming out in a few days.
@kdhanso 7 күн бұрын
Hey Sparky, Enjoying your videos. We’ve been to Zak Zim a few times. Looks like you were camped at Madison CG in YNP when you were told you had a choice to leave or be stuck for multiple days. We were probably some of the people you talked to there. We volunteered for NPS there from 2017-2021. - Ken & Missie from Oakdale, MN
@SparkyStensaas 3 күн бұрын
That’s funny! What a great place to volunteer and I’m sure you have lots of stories :-)
@marijanespeer2096 9 күн бұрын
Loving your trips and knowledge of all the animals and birds. Hope to make a trip to Minnesota again.
@SparkyStensaas 3 күн бұрын
Many thanks Mari!
@chops411 10 күн бұрын
Fantastic video!!!
@SparkyStensaas 3 күн бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed it chops!!
@tomaskoeck 11 күн бұрын
Great owls Sparky!
@SparkyStensaas 3 күн бұрын
Yes, thank you, Tomas! I wish there could’ve been this many around when you were here last. How goes book sales?
@MHarenArt 12 күн бұрын
Love this episode. Great one for sounds and learning to ID by sound.
@SparkyStensaas 3 күн бұрын
That is an important skill! Especially in June in northern Minnesota, where you rarely see the birds that are singing
@R0C0199 12 күн бұрын
Nice vid. What kind of a floating hide are you using? Selfmade? Where did you get those inflatable "sides" of the hide?
@SparkyStensaas 12 күн бұрын
Yes! Homemade. Based on www.mrjangear.com The inflatables are yacht bumpers from a boating supply store.
@1coolkitty 13 күн бұрын
Hi Sparky! Great video, as usual. When would you say is the best time of the year to visit the bog to see warblers?
@SparkyStensaas 12 күн бұрын
To actually see warblers it’s probably best in late May when you can also visit Duluth and try and catch some migration there as well. Once June hits their own territory and you can hear 20 species singing but hard to see them. Plus, it’s high mosquito season.
@maryfward 13 күн бұрын
Sparky, I can't wait to visit Sax-Zim again this year, perhaps even two trips in Feb. I'm looking forward to seeing my Red Crossbill plaque mounted on the wall. I'm hoping to bring Bette Lawler from Maryland and Barb Ferguson from Montana with me.
@SparkyStensaas 11 күн бұрын
Hi Mary, Great! Do you know dates yet?
@maryfward 11 күн бұрын
@@SparkyStensaas I'm coming with Minnesota friends Feb 2 and 3. My visit to Sax-Zim with my birding inspiration friends (Bette and Barb) will be sometime between Feb 13 and Feb 18. Sorry I can't be more specific about that date, but sure excited to come and visit.
@ryanmarshik8971 14 күн бұрын
Pulled off an amazing episode for #50! 🎉Aspen GG shot is almost as cool as the beer can focus pull😂
@SparkyStensaas 14 күн бұрын
I know, right? That’s BBC level stuff :-)
@juddpatterson 14 күн бұрын
Great video! I lived in South Florida for many years and it was fun to see so many familiar locations and hear familiar bird songs in the audio recordings. Generally speaking you are relatively safe with American Crocodiles in Florida (only a couple of documented attacks/bites), but one of them was in that very spot in March 2024. Always best to be cautious and thanks for sharing!
@SparkyStensaas 14 күн бұрын
Interesting! I am far more comfortable with wolves and moose, and blow zero temps then crocodiles :-) Thanks for watching Judd.
@1coolkitty 14 күн бұрын
My dream is to one day visit the bog! Hopefully, I'll see you there. Nice Scandinavian sweater, by the way.
@SparkyStensaas 14 күн бұрын
Thanks, cool kitty! You’ll definitely have to come to Sax-Zim someday. My wife knit that sweater! It was her first attempt and I think it’s pretty good.
@MHarenArt 15 күн бұрын
I loved how the Swans just sporadically trumpeted like that while everything else was just quiet. That must have been really something right there in person. Yes, I can hear the cranes in the background now too. Great video!
@SparkyStensaas 14 күн бұрын
Yes! The sounds are as moving as the scene for sure.
@DebraThurlo 15 күн бұрын
P.S. We love the jaunty music too!
@SparkyStensaas 14 күн бұрын
Ha!
@DebraThurlo 15 күн бұрын
Always inspired and calmed by your birding and nature exploits, Sparky! Thank you for your dedication and Leadership at Sax-Zim Bog😊
@SparkyStensaas 14 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words Debra! I appreciate your support.
@1coolkitty 15 күн бұрын
Wow, what an awesome landscape!
@SparkyStensaas 14 күн бұрын
It is! Not easy to get to… Or cheap… But very unique in North America
@HopeSmith-tc1pq 15 күн бұрын
BTW is it possible to acquire/purchase a photo of the Great Gray Owl against the white tree backdrop? That was absolutely breathtaking!!! That photo would make an excellent puzzle! Maybe sell it to puzzle-maker and turn the proceeds to Sax-Zim Bog!? 😄🦉
@SparkyStensaas 14 күн бұрын
Yes, absolutely Hope! If you go to www.sparkyphotos.com and look in the great gray owl gallery it should be there. SmugMug is my host and takes care of all the printing. Just click on the “Buy”button. PS I like your puzzle idea! That would be a tough one :-)
@HopeSmith-tc1pq 15 күн бұрын
So cool that you see owls during the day! Stay warm; I remember standing in -30 degree mornings waiting for the school bus as a kid in Wisconsin. Hoot Hoot! See ya
@SparkyStensaas 14 күн бұрын
-25 in the bog this morning! We will certainly try and stay warm :-)
@1coolkitty 15 күн бұрын
I get cold just watching your video! Your glasses were fogging up and you had frost on your beard. You must be a rugged person, Sparky! 🧊 ❄️ 🦉
@SparkyStensaas 14 күн бұрын
Maybe not rugged… Maybe just crazy?
@stans6582 16 күн бұрын
ALWAYS GREAT STUFF......................THANKS SPARKY
@SparkyStensaas 16 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching Stan!
@Pedro-nf2rr 16 күн бұрын
Hola: Gracias por el vídeo,un placer ver estás aves tan majestuosas.
@SparkyStensaas 16 күн бұрын
Thanks Pedro! I appreciate you watching
@janiceleiser4970 16 күн бұрын
Thank you. Fabulous !
@SparkyStensaas 14 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching Janice!
@randywendel4671 16 күн бұрын
Sparky, what a treat to come across your own Boreal along the shore! Thanks for sharing the wonderful video of it...such a beautiful owl!
@SparkyStensaas 16 күн бұрын
It sure was a highlight, Randy! Although I put on about 80 miles yesterday looking and didn’t find one. But it was so windy…
@jvp139 16 күн бұрын
Brilliant video as always! Can you work out what flies across the road at 6:20? 🤔
@SparkyStensaas 16 күн бұрын
I saw that too! I didn’t see it when I was filming. I will take a look at that again and see if I can make it out.
@Miskominag 16 күн бұрын
Wonderful video! Those boreal owls were incredible to see. Very much appreciate you making these videos. My family and I watch them within 24 hours of every post!
@SparkyStensaas 16 күн бұрын
That’s so neat to hear! Thank you for watching.
@marksak455 16 күн бұрын
This seems to be the year to take a trip to Minnesota in the winter. 10-11 hour drive for me lol 🤔
@SparkyStensaas 16 күн бұрын
If you do come, plan to spend at least three full days. The weather can sometime force the owls to take shelter. Windy days are not good in winter.
@chiprucker5735 16 күн бұрын
Unbelievable footage of all the raptors. I so look forward to seeing your videos and I can't think of a better way to spend a Friday night in January.
@SparkyStensaas 16 күн бұрын
Thanks Chip! Very kind of you.
@FiberTrek 17 күн бұрын
As a knitter first and then a birder (mostly interested OWLS), you're knitwear was on point! This video checked all the boxes! My husband and I absolutely love every video though. I got a Sax Zim calendar for Christmas and we're planning on a visit soon! We're up here in northern Maine...lots of great winter birding to be had, I just need a lens like yours ;) and a few rib cages. That's a tough sell in the yard isn't it? All the best and thank you for this great content. Sarah (FiberTrek)
@SparkyStensaas 16 күн бұрын
That’s awesome Sarah. I hope you guys do make it here sometime. But I’m sure you have many of the same birds, but we seem to get more of the northern owls regularly here. My wife made that sweater! It was her first attempt at knitting a sweater. I love it! I will definitely pass on your kind words to her. And we will look up your website. And yes, Bridget doesn’t want a rib cage in our backyard :-)
@johnpradarelli9991 17 күн бұрын
Great episode, Sparky. Making me even more excited for my first visit to SZB in two weeks!
@SparkyStensaas 16 күн бұрын
Great! It can be hard work to find the owls but always worth it once you do. Lots of other needs stuff to see as well.
@TheSwedishBirder 17 күн бұрын
Man, I would sacrifice my pinkie for good winter pictures/videos of Boreal Owl. Had to subscribe :)
@SparkyStensaas 16 күн бұрын
At least four were seen today. Are you in Sweden or just of Swedish Heritage?
@TheSwedishBirder 15 күн бұрын
@@SparkyStensaas I am living in Sweden, born and raised here. I like to follow birders in other areas to see what they got in terms of bird species. Great way to learn and broaden the knowledge base
@piccadillypie 17 күн бұрын
Wow - that picture of the Great Gray against the pale aspens is gorgeous! What a shot. Thanks as always. These boreal videos are my favorites.
@SparkyStensaas 14 күн бұрын
Thanks so much! That really is my favorite shot of the four days. It probably won’t do very well on Instagram because the bird is so tiny in the frame, but I think it has a cool feel to it.
@bradgriffith8297 17 күн бұрын
Another G8 episode! Thanks Sparky!! 🎉
@SparkyStensaas 17 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching Brad!
@stevethompson8154 17 күн бұрын
I was there last two days Jan 16&17 Things are great!
@SparkyStensaas 17 күн бұрын
Glad you’re having a good time in the Bog!
@a.m.v.6938 17 күн бұрын
I have two Raves that have been visiting me for the past 3 or 4 years almost daily. I noticed they loved eating my dry cat food so I made them a platform in a tree that I put cat food in for them when they come to visit. This past week I’ve also noticed that they have also been doing their pre-mating ritual, they actually sit on a big branch that I call the perch and make out 😂 it is quite adorable. Great video, thanks.
@SparkyStensaas 17 күн бұрын
Wow! That’s pretty cool. I imagine you’re noticing all kinds of interesting behavior. Fascinating birds!
@ritasandstrom4101 17 күн бұрын
Thank you for "taking me along" on your videos! They are always a pleasure to view!
@SparkyStensaas 17 күн бұрын
Thank you so much, Rita! I love having “virtual” company :-) on these trips
@MHarenArt 17 күн бұрын
Sparky, you are one hardy soul! To be out in that inhospitable weather to look at birds, count birds, make a video to share, etc. It takes a certain kind of person. Not for ME! For sure! But I love freezing my butt off vicariously through you and yours! LOL! Thanks for all your hard work in making these movies to share.
@SparkyStensaas 17 күн бұрын
Thanks! I really do like cold and snowy conditions. Sometimes it’s miserable, but it’s often makes for unique images and extraordinary wildlife encounters.
@douglaswetzel3221 17 күн бұрын
Another wonderful video of your area, and really enjoyed it.
@SparkyStensaas 17 күн бұрын
Thanks, Douglas!
@RoseGrace100 17 күн бұрын
Love how you point out the different animal tracks and the raven shots. Fantastic, as usual.
@SparkyStensaas 17 күн бұрын
I think that’s fun stuff really adds to the outdoor experience.
@barneyfife7575 17 күн бұрын
I think the secret to seeing more birds is to walk silently, without scrunching the snow. Good luck with that.
@SparkyStensaas 17 күн бұрын
Ha! Yes… Really hard to do in blow zero temperatures :-)
@craigsawyer6453 17 күн бұрын
You did it again another stunningly amazing video. WOW! Thank you.
@SparkyStensaas 17 күн бұрын
Thank you so much, Craig!
@bobwalker9635 17 күн бұрын
Thanks much!! Wonderful stuff.
@SparkyStensaas 17 күн бұрын
You bet Bob! Thanks for watching :-)
@b1rdbath 17 күн бұрын
Tough watch considering I dipped on boreals last weekend along the North Shore (8 great greys was some consolation)... Still glad I visited the bog after talking to you at the paper session. Excellent video as always!
@SparkyStensaas 17 күн бұрын
Sorry to hear that! You’ll definitely have to make a return trip :-)
@susanoliver2077 17 күн бұрын
Oh, and I love your sweater!
@SparkyStensaas 17 күн бұрын
Ha! I will definitely pass that on to my wife. She knitted it for me two winters ago. I love it as well.
@almeadows8277 17 күн бұрын
Recommended sign for the Holiday Station: Eat Here And Fill Up With Gas. 😂
@SparkyStensaas 17 күн бұрын
Good one now!… And so true.