Beaver Pond Wildlife: Part 4- Mid-Summer to Fall

The special habitat that is a beaver pond hosts more natural drama than many people might imagine. In this multi-part series, we highlight the lives of the pond's inhabitants both to educate and entertain, in the hope that the importance and significance of this unique habitat will be appreciated, welcomed, and protected.
This film series spans a year's time at typical beaver ponds in New England.
In Part 1 ( • Beaver Pond Wildlife: ... ), we looked at what takes place in early spring, as the pond comes back to life after a cold winter.
In Part 2 ( • Beaver Pond Wildlife: ... ), we followed wildlife in late spring, as nesting season progresses, new life develops, and young beavers disperse.
In Part 3 ( • Beaver Pond Wildlife: ... ), nesting season has wrapped up for most bird species near the pond, but there's plenty happening both above and below the pond's surface.
In this, Part 4,
We'll see:
- osprey nestlings grow and take their first flights.
- newly fledged red-shouldered hawks hunting at the pond.
- a family of young belted kingfishers gain skills.
- a young beaver's tribulations.
- turtle hatchlings emerge from their below-ground nests.
- beavers preparing for winter
- and much more.
More info at the New England Forests blog:
www.neforests.com
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[@KarlBunker]

This series is an absolute treasure, as is the channel in general. I hope to heck it starts getting the number of views and subscribers it deserves.

[@TWOCOWS1]

Fantastic, informative filming. Thank you.

[@ku0xy]

Wow! I just wanted to thank this channel for all the love an knowledge it spreads via this series. Absolutely amazing. Cheers!

[@Zooheaded]

Oh! A new episode! We've been waiting! With Birds! The poor herons and their nest collapse, and the poor Beaver. The ospreys were amazing to watch, and the Cedar waxwings (my favourite song bird). Beautiful king fishers! The red shoulder hawks were funny calling to each other. Otters are always fun to watch with their snake-like heads popping out of the water. The overheated birds were funny as well, glad they can keep cool! The bee legs sticking out of the jewel weed flower were affordable! Amazing wooly aphids! I always see them flying like snowflakes in October. AWFUL leeches. Love seeing the barred owl! I usually only ever hear them. A praying mantis! I hardly ever see them. Amazing baby turtle footage. We're big fans of beavers here, and love all the footage. Didn't know about the multiple lodges, very interesting! Amazing slug eggs. The babies are petty cute! Those sound effects tho….😱😱😱 Haha. Loved this episode! Thank you for all your hard work! Greatly looking forward to the next!

[@carlosbenito5187]

Good day when a new Beaver Pond Wildlife drops

[@clydepiper4046]

I'm worried about the distressed little beaver that couldn't get back into the lodge - other than that, a very calming experience.

[@hassanalabadi8539]

I just love all 4 of these video's. The person narrating has the most gentle and calm tone of voice. I love that the names of the plants were shown on the screen. Thank you! The osprey's are my favorite raptors.

[@NewEnglandForests]

... and you still have Part 5 to go ! 🙂

[@seidrover]

I like that you identify the plants and animals. Keep up the good work.

[@skeletalbassman1028]

Indeed this series has been a major highlight of the past 12 months. I hope you continue to make these seasonal recaps. What will our little friends get up to THIS spring?

[@cdubsoptional7849]

I can't express how much I love this channel, and this beaver pond series especially. I live in WNY, but my Aunt and Uncle, who live in Boston, have two cottages in the Berkshires, so I might have been to one of these ponds before. There is or was a massive beaver lodge near the sherwood forest, dunno if you filmed there. And the antiques auction/storage place nearby had a huge beaver statue out front for years. Anywho, one of my most cherished memories is of hiking tifft nature preserve (in Buffalo) after dark, with my dad. It was winter, there was snow on the ground, and a very thin sheet of ice on the water. From the boardwalk, we were able to watch an entire family of beavers emerge and go about their business, and because the ice was so thin, we could track them perfectly, because as they swam under water, they broke the ice above them. We even got to see one of the adults come ashore and gnaw on a tree. Watching your videos gives me that same feeling of joy. Thank you

[@cdubsoptional7849]

Sidebar: if you hike the Devil's Hole trail on the American side of the Niagara Gorge, you can see a couple trees with beaver scars on them. At trail's end towards the power plants. There was at least one beaver who dreamed of damming the mighty Niagara.

[@markst.pierre9731]

Wonderful video added to a great series! Enjoy the natural background sounds of spring and summer wildlife, lifts my spirits dulled by January's cold white environment. You used many native plants/flowers in this show but not the swamp milkweed. Do you have any swamp milkweed growing in your area? Swamp milkweed is common around the beaver ponds on our farm.

[@NewEnglandForests]

Swamp milkweed does occur in New England, but I have not encountered it.

[@jeffoff7795]

I know it's the way of the world but I feel a little sorry for that poor young beaver. That was just bad luck. I'm happy the YT algorithm recommended this channel. I started out this morning with Tom Wessels and now I'm completely rapt by the life at this pond.

[@NewEnglandForests]

Hopefully you’ve watched Parts 1-3 as well. And soon, part 5, the final segment of the year-long look at beaver pond wildlife, will be available. Thanks for watching, glad you’re enjoying it. -Ray

[@Illcastashadow1]

Same. That was rough to watch. But life doesn't care, just moves on

[@hanzohattori1196]

YESSSSS!!! Finally!!! Edit: 46:20 Woah! Hey! Are you allowed to show that?

[@Illcastashadow1]

There is almost no greater feeling than sitting by a swamp land in New England on a late summer/proto fall day. Such a short time. Such a treat that I'm grateful for every year.

[@xCoolBreezex]

Got something special here It’s so nice to join you in the forest

[@miloirvine5848]

Yoooo!! I'm so hyped thankyou so much

[@ryancoody7069]

Evenings are quiet 😂

[@markkasper7281]

fantastic content

[@GuantanamoBayBarbie2]

What a great video! I never heard of carnivorous butterflies before! This has so much fascinating information, and I love learning new things. The sounds you captured are incredible too. They must've had very sensitive microphones. Headphones do accentuate it and I recommend everybody listen that way. Hats off to the videographer. I'm sure looking forward to seeing the rest of this series. Thank you!!

[@saratoga123321]

I feel like I just got lucky, recently subscribed and see infrequent posting but then get another gem within a week. Anyone know of any other great channels like this, perhaps for the Mid-Atlantic region?

[@tylerrhoads1205]

Learn Your Land is based out of PA, I think.

[@Lake_George]

Just phenomenal, it must have taken hundreds of hours to film this. Felt bad for baby beaver though.

[@peekodafreeko3949]

incredible stuff. Very envious of where you live! It seems like a paradise.

[@elgun1447]

Hello from Azerbaijan

[@Catsley]

Been looking forward to this!

[@lukepocock]

exceptional film making. my fave channel

[@refiii9499]

It’s truly sad how beaver and Buffalo were hunted so ferociously that they almost became extinct. It’s very encouraging to know that people are finally understanding the value that a beaver brings to this planet! They truly are the glue that holds the land together. Here in Boxford ma we have a lot of beaver. Boxford is a pretty good town when it comes to natural habitats for the beaver. A few residents don’t like them I’ve seen because the water may encroach their land. I’ve seen three dead Beaver on the roads over the past couple years that were I assumed it by vehicles. It was sad to see that. One of the ponds i believe has none left because of it. I don’t see them anymore. We also have a few town forest and bird sanctuary. It’s a great place to walk or ride a bike and enjoy what nature has to give.

[@genevalangley7199]

Wonderful series. Thank you for brightening these winter days.

[@PaintedTurtle001]

Love this documentary! Excellent camera work! 👍

[@natewhelden4463]

i rec this youtube channel to everyone i know. seriously great stuff thank you!

[@Vectrum0013]

very peaceful, glad someone is doing nature documentary of the northeast, where i live

[@Elbslayer]

in europe there are some species of Lycaenidae who feed on ant puppae and eggs after they are carried into their nests.

[@peterguercio9504]

I live right down the street from a beaver pond/great blue heron rookery in central ma. Can't wait for the return of the herons. I could sit by that pond all day long. Now that I am retired, you all will know where to find me come the end of February. p.s. outstanding series of videos! Well done!

[@MrPartyplopper]

What a fun docu!

[@user-do2wk9nb9n]

I really love your Beaver Pond Wildlife series! 🥰🥰🥰Amazing and lovely animals! Excellent camera work and footage,the slow narrative with a tingle of humour) Pleasant music.. Very calming and enjoyable atmosphere. Kind of meditation for me) Thank you so much!🙏🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞

[@apisto9783]

Best series!

[@matthewvulku7952]

Content is great can’t wait for next vid

[@jeffreynightbyrd1360]

Really good photography.

[@peehandshihtzu]

Fantastic footage and narration, there are Osprey nests not far from my home up on telephone poles. They're always an interesting thing to glimpse! :)

[@moonshinemike5410]

Glad to be from New England! This channel is bad ass, please keep posting these

[@thornil2231]

Great video, good music, good commentaries...

[@crafter7151]

EXCELLENT

[@kozykulturehour7937]

I can't stop watching these. So calming and engaging!

[@mmareviewer.2372]

great quality.

[@hazeorner8537]

Awesome video! Looks to be an eastern red spotted newt @ 17:40.. Thanks for sharing this great footage!

[@cmac19]

Great video! I love this series!

[@408Magenta]

This is truly a wonderful series.

[@Chris_at_Home]

Great videos! I grew up in Ct and we had a cabin in the NE Kingdom of Vt. I was also stationed in Maine. I always enjoyed these places.

[@BDistoshortforahandle]

Another amazing part in this amazing series. Cheers

[@pauljohnson2982]

Thank you so much. This is superb!

[@richardsmith9609]

Excellent!!!!

[@tommyc9659]

GREAT VIDEOS THANK U SO MUCH

[@wayneC7]

Yeah love these documentaries

[@FlyTyer1948]

Wonderful.

[@GrungyNA]

Top notch!

[@touchofgrey5372]

Your videos rival that of Sir David Attenborough! (I hope that is a complement to you!)

[@NewEnglandForests]

Thanks, that's a bit of a stretch. Just a bit... he's got a better accent.

[@johnbauby6612]

OMG! The best channel is back with new content and awesome as always! LOVE IT! Still waiting for you guys to come film at my place right next to Pisgah. In fact, it might be my place you filmed at, ha. Keep up the best work on youtube

[@NewEnglandForests]

John, we did in fact film at Pisgah for a few scenes in “Eastern White Pine- the Tree Rooted in American History” (kzbin.info/www/bejne/mILWaKGlq9GpqqM). 😁

[@Ruthy101]

Wow!

[@laurenbrandon7699]

These slugs leaving egg casings and that mantis eating the cricket. Do you have audio capabilities to capture those noises or do you do sound effects??? I just want to know.

[@NewEnglandForests]

Oh Lauren, Lauren… you want me to give away all the trade secrets?? Well, I’ll say this- I do have audio recording capability, but it’s not always easy or feasible to record good audio at the same time as filming something, especially when working alone. And then there are those unwanted background noises that are beyond control. So, sometimes the audio is captured separately and applied during editing. That doesn’t directly answer your question, but I’d have to charge plenty for that (maybe, uh, like a large apple pie).

[@krampus2177]

Very cool!

[@krampus2177]

this comment didnt show up for hours why do my questions get deleted?

[@mikecuoco8960]

1-3 were incredible!! I can't wait to watch this installment, I'm sure it's just as captivating! Thank you very much for sharing your hard work and extensive knowledge!

[@elgun1447]

Çok güzel bir yer 😃

[@gojoe36]

WOW...much better footage...Liking that 4K...what Mirror-less camera you shooting with for 4K?

[@joebuckhoff]

Do you know as much about the rocks here as you do the trees? I want to learn more about finding Rhodonite

[@guspumkineater693]

how do you know where to film the tutles hatching? its so amazing to see. and this is a increadible video!!

[@nickauclair1477]

I dream about this stuff.

[@NewEnglandForests]

Nick... I’m sure there’s help available.

[@MCGDEC]

Hi this seems to be your latest video. What if any vines should you let survive on a tree. Have 40 + acres of pasture forest in the bottom of Illinois. No glacial activity, old soil very hilly. At 700 to 760 in elevation. Trying to properly manage property for regenerative farming. How should I manage the Forest area's. Oak Hickory are the basis of trees.

[@ramthian]

👍🥰

[@Ufifificicici]

Hi, I came from an older video you posted about the history of a Forrest and noticed you didn’t include the Adirondacks in New England forests. I’m wondering if this is because of others factors, like the ADKs rocky soil, or if it is merely just not part of New England. Love your videos keep up the good work

[@NewEnglandForests]

Hi Kevin... yes, it's because the Adirondacks are in New York state, which isn't part of New England. But there is considerable old growth forest there (in the Adirondack Park), and we hope to be able to spend time filming some of it in the near future.

[@vancebacri5894]

Word

[@Daniel-xu9ut]

Ive never seen slugs hatching before

[@ramthian]

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[@skeletalbassman1028]

That poor beaver :(

[@Dr.Squints]

What town is this in??

[@NamooNara]

I hope the beaver is okay

[@billsargent3407]

Did you ever engage with DR David Gregory at Keene State? he had knowlege

[@AdiCo1]

Poor beaver

[@chihiro5156]

Yoo..Finally... new episode.. I love beaver and forest.. and of course I love this video. 🦫🦫💪🏽💪🏽❤

[@Scott-hb4st]

I really enjoyed this. Thanks! Anyone see that been get batted by the humming bird? haha kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHvFh6uZjLeql5o

[@tonybaloney6871]

Why do my comments not shoe up?

[@scoradtube]

I love these videos. High production 'Nature Documentaries" have gotten so terrible in the last decade. Sure there are way more than there used to be, with crazy high quality video. But once they became the domain of big budget media organizations, they got put under control of typical TV producers who don't actually like nature and can't understand people who do. So you end up with these painfully bad over-dramatizations and obnoxious ADHD informed quick cut editing. I'm looking at you Nat GEO. New England Forests make nature documentaries for nature lovers. Patient photography. A deep interest in the subject. A calm, pleasant watch that makes you feel like you're really out there with them. I can feel my blood pressure dropping in the first 30 seconds of the video.

[@nicksweeney5176]

Firrrrst...!!!😁