Bird Camping at Whitewater Draw

[@jtodd6253]

"Submitted for your approval: You've seen them. Little towns, tucked away far from the main roads. You've seen them, but have you thought about them? Have you wondered what the people do in such places, why they stay? Slim Potatohead thinks about them now and he wonders, but only very late at night, when he's between wakefulness and sleep--in the Twilight Zone." (Serling, R.) - loosely Ummm, errr...Aliner Zone? Another solid and much enjoyed video, Slim. You've set a high bar in terms of adventurous spirit and, capturing it all to share. Here's hoping your rig was perched upwind.

[@SlimPotatohead]

HaHA! I was thinking of doing a Rod Serling intro but suck at impersonations! Always upwind (until the wind changes)! SP

[@madeinmichigan6773]

I'm having movie flashbacks lol!! We watched " The Birds" as a kid and WOW!!! The hundreds of birds in that movie have nothing on this place lol! I would love to see them in person. 🤗

[@dorothymoore4693]

Another incredible video. Love your travels and your camera work. How does anyone give this a thumbs down????

[@elisabethseeger5837]

Lovely! Just had to watch it again.

[@sandofthesun]

Just beautiful!

[@alant2230]

Your video is a work of ART. Thanks!

[@lanahallock1118]

Beautiful video!

[@rebeccasuzannerustigian1257]

Superior quality in this documentary. Now we know what you can do if you ever want to come out of retirement and still stay in tune with nature. Have you contacted National Geographic? Lots of good information in this one, and your photographic skills are high quality. I truly enjoyed this video. Five thumbs up and kilos of kudos.

[@jjy-yg8ks]

Great video.i have in that area before and showed feature I haven't seen before. if you like humming check out Ramsey canyon outside Sierra Vista.

[@hovawart16]

We used the overflow when we found the primary area full. It was perfect.

[@donnysiii5111]

Fantastic video! I felt like I was watching nature program on Animal Planet. You narration skills are really good. TFS

[@getbusylivenordien5394]

Great video as always. Thanks for sharing.Shows hanging from cable in a street like that is the signal to let people know drugs are sold there.

[@kawaikui]

Wow, another fantastic "NG" episode Mr. Slim! Since I love the strange and mysterious, Lowrey will be added to my must-see travel list. I must research the beautiful Wildlife Area to find the reason it was not designated a sanctuary. Thanks again and safe travels . . .

[@zendt66]

Love the photography - Kudos.

[@vonrollveeg]

Best video yet! THANKS.

[@kathiekretzer6722]

Beautiful! Your camera skills are exceptional.

[@kathyrobertsmakns5611]

👍

[@CC58]

The many of the hippy "rainbow tribe" live around Bisbee. In the summer they travel to festivals around the country. Something to be aware of. Google them to learn more.

[@MsKraftee]

Charles Copeland - what's wrong with the Rainbow Family?

[@RickMartinYouTube]

Nice title

[@maryedunkin9839]

HAVE-a-lina's not JAV-a-lina's

[@garyshumway9089]

Just an FYI: Javelina is pronounced hah-vuh-lee-nuh or avoid the issue and call 'em peccary or skunk pig. Really enjoyed the Whitewater Draw portion. Thank you for your posts!

[@Christerart]

I was about to tell Slim that..:)

[@rccomo1144]

Slim I always enjoy your videos look forward to the next one👍

[@AdventureswithJane]

One of your best. Awesome videography. Well done. 😊 --Mark

[@cobonepo]

Wow! You can always give paint and a brush to anybody, but not everyone can paint a pretty picture. Like a moving canvas. Thank you for sharing the beauty.

[@charcoalgriller]

Slim, More than your video, I find your narration compelling. I came for the Aliner videos, I stayed for the poetry. Keep offering us your unique insights to the world around us. I’ll be watching.

[@timshel011]

Made for TV, video so professionally done! . Very interesting!

[@nboothful]

it's like watching a David Atenborough nature film only cheaper

[@walterpalmer2749]

The Marlin Perkins, Wild Kingdom,of KZbin. Very nice Slim.

[@dansan3795]

My first KZbin comment......slim you've e done a great job. Keep it up.

[@annarmartin2713]

A wonderful video. I loved seeing scenes of nature contrasted with Bizbee and Lowell.

[@47Viggen]

Slim those cranes make it up to Nebraska starting in late February till April. Half a million ( 80% ) of the total population stops along the Platte River. Its quite a show. Wife and I make the trip every year. I've watch your winter camping videos. You'd be fine. You should check it out. Intermixed with all the snow geese its an amazing site. Check out cranetrust.org.

[@dananelson3534]

Enjoyed the video. That owl didn't like his picture being taken. Funny.

[@milehioverland3830]

Did I just stumble across national geographic or something? Great video!

[@onefamily8]

I just found your channel yesterday, and I'm so happy I did! Your content is excellent. You share such a nice balance of information and beauty. Excellent videography with a calm, well paced narrative, and even a little poetry sprinkled throughout! I'm really enjoying what you are doing.

[@SlimPotatohead]

Thanks Jennifer! Wow, I really like your dulcimer playing. I'd love to use it in the soundtrack of one of my nature videos! Contact me off-list if possible. slimpotatohead "at" gmail.com. SP

[@drewwilliams4497]

Hi Slim, I just found you a few days ago but have been watching all your videos! Thanks so much, and great job at putting them together. I want a camper so bad I cant stand it! Do you have a drone yet?

[@silverbreezeRn]

Those cranes at sunset are so beautiful ....great filming. ..thanks for sharing.

[@memarkp185]

Well Done Slim!....my fellow A-liner friend......smiles...yep I do have one.

[@hansostlund4626]

what is the problem sir? Why have you have a reason to always stunn us with videos like that, right sir in canada im a right good sucker for hockey as well, you being a canadian and I merely a humble swed, loving hockey as well as your awesome videos, the best to you there in alberta canada noone make enjoyable videos like yoy trust me and best regards from scandinavia!😀

[@cigarmann]

My cousin and his wife live in Bisbee, both artists......

[@Judy-cm6kp]

excellent video. I plan to visit there and help pick up any trash I might find along the way.

[@mistycreek6342]

Amazing video. This slim guy is really good.

[@pamgibson9265]

Awesome! Beautiful footage....well done.

[@Sewspcl]

I was there in February and it was awesome. I stayed at the hunters entrance about a mile down the road very quiet and you could walk right up to the water. There is a sign in book at the entrance to see how many sand cranes you spotted to help the Rangers.

[@janicemiersma9561]

I like you better than National Geographic!

[@gordon3988]

Wow. So well done! Not sure the camera you are using, but video was great as was narration etc.

[@pagewhite61]

I love Sandhill Cranes, thank you.

[@markchristie5577]

Amazing to see all those cranes together, another thing to add to our bucket list.

[@waltdurling1137]

Slim: The hawk scoping out the cranes was a harrier.

[@iTusharPatil]

Awesome photography and narration!

[@janecappy]

can you take the music that is obscuring the cranes sounding out?

[@omarpino4384]

Great video slim...nice photography I like your informative narration you remind me of Marlin Perkins without the wild animals of course...Bisbee is quite a gem...thanks for sharing

[@CGAZ66]

Never been down there. I Will have to check it out. great video.

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

Very nice video. Thanks!

[@mlucero6021]

The music in this video is amazing😍

[@rcsproject627]

Nice vid Slim thanks man.

[@elisabethseeger5837]

Fabulous photography!!!!!

[@johnsondrapery]

Dear “SP”, do you have a way to send you a private message or email? I would love to let you know a few things. Kindly, Phil

[@SlimPotatohead]

Hi Phil, you can email through the link on the "about" page. You'll find it here: kzbin.info/door/5LjexFk9wZEnFsXA3TOx-gabout Thanks! SP

[@wombatone5577]

Crane eggs for breakfast?

[@shilohandme3697]

Very well done Slim.

[@elisabethseeger5837]

Beautiful video!

[@stellarhodes4162]

That was lovely!

[@annetterogers5769]

Fantastic video

[@mrdave22]

thumbs up

[@kevinelton3466]

nice one wow

[@blueeyes5129]

That sunset was spectacular.

[@Seancmccormick]

Okay, I just found two more places I want to visit now. Epic footage as always Slim! Atb Sean

[@timothysexton1532]

Every one of your videos is better than the one before. Thank you so much for sharing you journey with such cinematic quality!

[@SlimPotatohead]

Thanks Timothy, always trying to grow, and appreciate the encouragement! SlimP

[@mendagy]

Thank you SO MUCH for doing this!! Hearing the Sandhill Cranes as they trill overhead always signals the arrival of Autumn for me. For the 28 years we lived on the farm, my heart would lift whenever I heard them, usually while hanging out clothes on the line! We live about an hour south of the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge - a big, sprawling place with lookout points & a few trails. I took my children there for picnics many times. And my folks lived in AZ for many years. On one trip out to see them, they carried us up to see Jerome - a neat old copper mine town. This video just hit all the markers for me; just so professionally done & amazing! Congratulations & thank you! 😊

[@MsKraftee]

Did you happen to go to Jerome while you were in AZ?

[@SlimPotatohead]

I have been to Jerome in the past. Beautiful little town right on the edge of a cliff. Unfortunately not the best place to park a trailer! SP

[@MsKraftee]

That is true - I didn't think of that. But Jerome is a fun town.

[@michaellowrey8159]

In florida, we have Sandhill Cranes. But wow that many is incredible. Usually they are a pair and a youth. Incredible. Have you ever heard of shoes hanging from power lines as gang related? Something ive heard of again from florida.

[@8janedoe8]

I found your channel two days ago and already fallen in love with your videos!! Very professional and beautiful presentation. I really like your presentation. Please keep introducing not well known state parks like this. Everybody knows National Parks but not many people know state parks. These are more refreshing and eye opening than famous national parks. There are hundreds of state parks. Maybe you can specialize in these places. Thank you! Thank you!

[@celinescrappassion2184]

this is a beautiful video!! It was almost as if I was watching a professional documentary!! Well done Slim!

[@TheBorderRyker]

You have witnessed some truly incredible sights. Nature has a way of humbling the man who takes the time to look. It was wonderful to see those crane heading home to roost in the twilight. 👌🏻

[@dlmac5935]

Bisbee, expensive and pretentious, not my thing. But Lowell, now that’s what I’m talkin about....love it! And nature trumps everything. Great filming Slim!

[@jessiejanetgleasonhaworth45]

Really enjoyed this. Seeing sandhill cranes is in our plans, too! We hope to see them on Kansas, next month. Perhaps in AZ, in Dec, too!

[@sueg2658]

Awesome videography! I loved this video! Thank you for taking us along.

[@larryvincent1083]

This is one of your best, although I missed the interaction with your A-Frame adventures. Thanks!

[@bobdebbiebruner1501]

Always enjoy your video's. Thanks

[@cyberi4a]

Did you have to find a carwash after your visit? A lot of birds means a lot of bird poop falling from above......LOL

[@danperreault9966]

LOL - this place has gone to the birds! Beautiful footage. Your video and narration skills are through the roof. Keep it up.

[@jeffcombs1238]

Bisbee is an adorable town. I was stationed at Fort Huachuca. Great part of Arizona.

[@richardlandreth408]

Thanks for your excellent videos. Look forward to seeing that area too.

[@taylorbarton9847]

Great job catching the bats at dusk! I live the crane tornados ... we have them seasonally in The Panhandle of Texas as well.

[@loislaseau6499]

One of your best! I enjoy all your videos. Thanks

[@kylesaab]

excellent video!!!!! love following your travels.

[@karenr67]

Good video. We have 2 pair of Sandhill cranes where we camp in Illinois.

[@manonarcand2146]

Great video. If the hanging joggers have same significance as here, drugs for sake there lol

[@papa54321]

You're an inspiration for my retirement..

[@srameypr]

Wow, thank you - another addition to my bucket list!

[@christinenielsen3889]

You are a talented man!

[@cwp7338]

Wonderful video and thank you for the directions

[@UncleBuckle50]

Well done Son

[@SlimPotatohead]

Thanks, "Dad"!

[@robinengland5799]

Great video, thanks!

[@skybluepink998]

thanks- great video- again!

[@bobw.991]

Great video! Keep up the good work.

[@margieemack7211]

Beautiful just beautiful!

[@zeusisgreat4896]

Very well done.

[@MsKraftee]

Awesome video, Slim. I had no idea this existed in SE AZ. Wow! And I'm definitely adding this to my list of AZ sights to see. I live near a large marsh/wetland and Sandhill Cranes pass through here. If you ever find yourself traveling on I-84 in NE OR, look up Ladd Marsh near the city of La Grande. NE OR has some pretty spectacular areas - have you ever been visited?

[@SlimPotatohead]

Hi MsKraftee, Oregon is on my hitlist, perhaps in the warmer months. I've only been to Portland a couple of times. Any free camping tips? Thanks, SP

[@MsKraftee]

Hi Slim - there is quite a bit of dispersed camping in OR as there are several National Forests and a lot of BLM land. Here in NE OR there are two or three Natiomal Forests. My favorite sites to visit in my area are Wallowa Lake and Hell's Canyon. Farther south is the Malhuer Bird Refuge (scene of the hostile takeover a few years ago but I won't go into that) and the Owhyee Canyonlands. I haven't been there yet - on the list for this summer. That area is fairly remote. Then there is John Day and The Painted Hills as you head towards Central OR. All these areas have dispersed camping. July is my favorite time of year because everything is so green and fire season hasn't started. We had terrible smoke here last year, too. Let me know when you plan to visit and I'll help you find some possible areas to camp.