They don't wait until age 5 to leave the nest as you stated...they fledge around 3 months old

You been doing ok? Hope all is well my friend.

Hoping all is well with you and your family! Just wanted to say that your mantra--"There are no bad photos, only missed opportunities"--has become something I tell myself a lot on my own journey through this amazing and sometimes infuriating art.

Bird pooping fan here😂. Very Nice and thoughtfull video. Happy New Year 🎉🎉🎉

Great video and some excellent points! On the pro monopod/tripod side of the debate, it helps with IQ in both low light and long focal distances by reducing camera movement abd therefore shutter speed. Do you absolutley need it - no. But if you want sharper shots at lower ISO’s, it makes a significant difference.

Well, I can say that I am lucky because in Puerto Rico the Osprey eagles migrate from the USA to a wetland that is 10 minutes from my house and I always see them.

I had the original single version with the steel frame plawn chair over that scissoring style camp chair. I used to seal mine annually with silicone with UV protection. Mine never leaked during hundreds of hours of hunting in the rain in Inndiana . Your zippers will be fine !

Such a relatable video, for me personally. I have the same RP & Sigma setup and over the past couple of years I learned of my L4-L5 lower back issues that greatly limit my walking. A Jeep TJ Wrangler fell into my lap and it really helps me get closer to nature and its subjects! Thanks for the motivation, to not let the weather keep me in the house!!

It's been a long time since you posted. Praying you and your family are well. Miss your posts but understand if you decided to stop. Was thinking about you today.

EXCELLENT! I always buy used, especially as prices drop when new models come out. For example, I bought a Canon R6 used when prices dropped after Canon released the R6 Mark2. I am also an introvert and enjoy solo wildlife photography here in Montana.

Nice video men ❤cheers from Spain 👋

Hey men i just discover your channel to day and i love your style !! I already subscribe !! Can you put spanish subtitles for the next video ? ❤

I don’t see the arm thing that you stuck in the ground. I’m interested in purchasing one. Love you photos😊

The 10 year old Canon 7D MK 2 fitted with 100-400mm remains a potent wildlife camera. Weather sealed, dual CF & SD card slots, 160-640mm equivalent reach and damn near indestructible.

Amazing photos. Thank you for the video ❤ I think that I will sell my rf 100-400 and buy the 100-500 🙂

Thanks for the review. I just used the link to buy the deluxe (2seat) for hunting and photography. Looking forward to giving it a go.

Thanks for the tips 😊

I would like to see a review from a hunter who is armed with a rifle with a 24-26 “ barrel

Thanks for the messages! Best from Brazil.

Sorry everyone i forgot to link the items. I can't find the direct link, but it's the Wimberley pp-400 ground clamp and PhotoTrust 5 in 1 pocket reflector on Amazon.

What is the Amazon link for the adjustable light deflector or what' is it's proper name

exllent composition !

Thanks for the spray bottle tip

It's literally is the gear and the operator. We really need folks to stop pretending otherwise. The World including most doing photographer would be better far off it they did. There is nothing Wrong with anyone wanting to use older GEAR and their equally nothing wrong with those that prefer the latest and greatest GEAR. So whatever it takes for that person to enjoy their hobbies.

Great video. I think you hit on it a bit, life is about relationships. Our relationship with nature, with each other, and with our creator. Take care.

I find peace when I am out there with my gears no matter how long it takes before that Eagle or owl fly I am there waiting for it to fly.

Love the start of this video 🤙 I got into bird photography as an extension of my love of camping and being in the bush. Awesome work champ 👍

Kevin: Another great video, it is not the gear, it is the operator. Tuesday morning, I was out shooting the Aurora with a 10, 7 and a 1.5 year old cameras. My flagship was a spare. Sometimes the older gear works better than the newest stuff for sale at your camera store. Out of 700+ shots, I narrowed it down to 7 and sent them to Jeff for viewing on Saturday night. I say get out and shoot for the experience, if I get one good shot that is great, if I don't get a good shot, that is okay too. I treat photography as an experiment. sometimes, you succeed, sometimes you fail and you try again. I succeed more often, now. Keep up the great work. I enjoy watching your videos. See you Saturday night?

Whem I`m stressed I take photos, that`s the best Therapy for me. The result is secondery.

Great video! My wildlife photography is what keeps me going. I'm so blessed to have the love and joy for this art that I do. And great youtube friends like you and a few others.

Well said, and Well done Kevin!

Another good one. How are you liking the R7 compared to your other camera?

Nature and wildlife photgraphy has been so healing and relaxing for me after dealing with much stress. So grateful I found my way back to this hobby 4 years ago. As a 15 yr old I made my own darkroom in a closet, borrowed an old machine from the 50/60s, got all the chemicals and developed my own film and photos. This was in the late 80's. Then with school, college and everything else I just drifted away from it. And now decades later it's giving me so much again. Love the channel - you seem like a great dude. Keep up the great work - cheers from Sweden.

this just popped up on my feed. Nicely done video.

Thank you. The lovely shots and video clips gave a boost to my sad heart. We still have horribly high temps with no rain. My dogs don't even want to be out in this . Hope that you and your family are enjoying your time together.

You are awesome.

Awesome so lovely video.

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Retired, I typically go out each morning before sunrise, before dawn and that is the best time of day....even if I don't take one photo!

3:04 the lens hood isnt mounted properly