BIRD Photography at my DIY WILDLIFE Pond

[@TheWildlifeHomestead]

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[@blueeyes6852]

Don't know how I got here, but I'm glad I did! I applaud all your hard work! This must have really been fun to put together! I didn't know about solar fountains! That's a must have! Anyway, your editing really was impress too! Seeing all the wildlife makes me happy! Thank you! 🦩

[@miladiscarolinaiguaranmont3613]

Me encanta mucho todo el trabajo que hiciste, felicitaciones, hermosos registros fotográficos y los videos. Creció el número de suscriptores, por favor colocar subtítulos en español. Gracias👏👏🙏💪😏

[@DianaDaeng]

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[@nuafeisaac9214]

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[@nuafeisaac9214]

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[@turtlecat7856]

The world need more people like you. Nature lovers can be the solution for the future of the planet.

[@ccjdis]

So exciting to catch a glimpse of the elusive black wolf! Made my day in the concrete jungle of Southern California. Thanks.

[@kelseycox8632]

Omg the crows! 🤣😆 They are so funny. It’s such a treat to see them display their intelligence and goofball natures. Growing up in Oklahoma I used to love watching the crows at our feeders from the kitchen windows or from the swings in the backyard. My momma would get mad because she always complained they eat all the corn/sunflower seeds. She’d tell me to chase them off if they showed up, but I never did. She always thought them as a pest and nuisance. (Along with the squirrels). I loved watching the crows and always insisted they should get some yummy food too. It was a normal daily routine for me on summer mornings to make sure the crows had some corn or sunflower seeds too off behind the shed as it was one of my chores to fill the bird feeders and make sure the birdbath was clean and had fresh water. A part of me wonders if you would be willing to make friends with the crows at your lovely pond? I’m sure you of all people could become friends with them. Having a crow for a friend is precious. They give trinkets and gifts. Then again I’m sure you don’t want to disturb them and leave them in peace which I totally respect as well. Crows may look drab on the outside, but I adore them. ❤

[@thataodieu]

wow, that black wolf is amazing

[@amandabattles4624]

This is great. So much attention to detail. My backyard space is small but been working on attracting more birds this year. You inspire

[@TheWildlifeHomestead]

Thank you! I wish you success with your yard 😀

[@tabisuematwiju5865]

I LOVE crows!!! They're so smart!!! Their shiny black 🖤 feathers are so slick and beautiful!!! 🖤 🖤 🖤 Also, I live in Ohio, USA and our state bird is the ♥️ cardinal!!! They are also gorgeous birds... Yes the female is not as fantastically red ♥️, but they're still a beautiful brown 🤎 tinted with some red ♥️!!! I truly can't pick a favorite bird!!!

[@Thebigcookie23]

Dude this was the first video I saw of yours and instantly I am hooked! This was such an inspiration and my dream is to one day create my own ecosystem of ponds and animals living together as a sort of Oasis or paradise for them! This video just gave me the motivation to start pursuing this dream TODAY! Don't stop doing what you love because you never know who is watching these videos and how much it can mean to them so thank you for sharing these amazing photos with us! God Bless and I can't wait to watch more of your videos :D

[@alphamale5843]

Love this ❤

[@TheWildlifeHomestead]

Hope you enjoyed the update video! If you put out some water for the wildlife, I'd love to hear what visits your area! Sorry for the error at 12:45, I forgot to switch the bird name from the previous image. It's a European Starling, not an American Crow 😀 Happy Birding!

[@LuckyCanucky]

Thanx for the correction. I just looked up Juvenile American Crow because it looked so weird to me. Beautiful photography, the European Starling almost looks regal.

[@Theforth09]

Here I thought I was completely wrong 😅 thanks

[@malcolmstephens9999]

I caught that. I thought to myself “he must have forgot to change that to starling” I’m looking at building me something like you have. I have a mobile blind on wheels I use for bird photography and can easily move it to different locations on my property. A nice landscaped look is what I’m looking for. Loved the video!!

[@TheWildlifeHomestead]

Oh that's a great idea! Hope the build goes well!

[@samuelsherman5513]

We always get tons of Killdeer and doves around our pond in addition to geese and herons. The most interesting recently would probably be the occasional black headed or turkey vulture coming to the water to drink.

[@yourrealestateusa9258]

Many beautiful colorful birds around the pond.

[@TheWildlifeHomestead]

Yes! Thanks for watching 🙂

[@rvipinkumar]

I love the elusive Black wolf!!! 😀😀

[@filipposg]

7:09 I can hear the young crow saying "yum yum yum" !

[@TheWildlifeHomestead]

Hahaha, it made dragonflies look tasty

[@ramondelgado05]

You have done a lot of amazing content, but I have to say this is my favourite so far. Inspiring in so many ways, thanks for doing this.

[@TheWildlifeHomestead]

So glad to hear, thank you!

[@aashutosh2444]

This is AWESOME!!!! you built a WHOLE ECOSYSTEM!!! that's crazyyyy WOW

[@TheWildlifeHomestead]

So glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@mayankmohan4005]

Bro you deserve Oscar for giving them a life this way...making a small ecosystem for them, unknowingly you are playing a big role in making a ecosystem healthy...i will pray some species that are endangered will get a safe place to live. Filming them is the best thing ,this is the beauty of our planet. How dare i/we miss such a beautiful thing.

[@juliamacdonald3767]

The joy that these birds derive from bathing is just so wonderful to see

[@wpsam52]

Great video! Thanks for labeling the birds. It's a big help for those of us new to this.

[@TheWildlifeHomestead]

Thank you! And no problem!

[@bbqkid8]

Looks like the pond is, and is going to be, a resounding success! Can't wait to see more visitors. Great work!

[@TheWildlifeHomestead]

Thank you!!

[@starlitnews]

I am envious of you mate! your life is simple, and uncomplicated. You share your life style with others, telling them not to waste their time on things that make you unhappy. Thank you for sharing your wonderful world with me!

[@DarklightTarot]

I just love your videos of these birds and wildlife. Aren't they funny little creatues! but also so intelligent. Mother nature certainly knows what shes doing. I think they say a little thankyou to you for building this oasis for them.

[@mushroom_moss1694]

Out of words to describe how much I've enjoyed watching your videos. the work , the effort, the time everything you have put into making this work is absolutely wonderful and amazing. ♥️♥️♥️

[@thomasw2798]

I love how that slow-mo footage really shows how hydrophobic bird’s feathers are.

[@TheWildlifeHomestead]

True! What's the old saying? "Like water off a ducks back"

[@Old_Smuggler]

The pond project is reaping great rewards 👌🏼 That goldfinch snap @16:40 is so endearing 👌🏼

[@TheWildlifeHomestead]

Thank you so much!

[@divyab7799]

You put a lot of thought and hardwork into that pond and it's really amazing to see the different species show up 😊

[@TheWildlifeHomestead]

Thanks! Yes, it's very rewarding to see them enjoying the pond 🙂

[@MakerKashung]

Wow...So nicely done. Beautiful birds. Where can I get that trail camera please?

[@TheWildlifeHomestead]

I got this one from a family member from a local outdoor retail store. It's an older model of the Bushnell Trophy Cam HD

[@markheatherington8367]

So glad to see your pond working out so well, Stefano! When Covid broke out, I decided to make a feeding station on about a half acre of my property. It has an oak woodland section with an old tractor shed built into a hill which makes a perfect blind, and a "forest" section with about 25 50' conifers. The problem was providing water. As it is entirely on a slope a pond is out, After the Wild Turkey kept knocking over the bird bath in an attempt to perch - got it on trap cam and need to post :) - I put an old 4 gallon chicken feeding rubber dish out in the forest section. I'll be darned if I didn't have 8 crows the very next morning. Since then I've had deer, coyote, skunk, bobcat, squirrel, 45+ species of bird and a feral cat I call old bent tail visit the water source. I enjoy looking over the trap cam with my morning coffee. Looking forward to further DIY Wildlife pond installments.

[@TheWildlifeHomestead]

Wow, that sounds magical!! Just goes to show the power of water for attracting wildlife. Looks like you've found the perfect spot for wildlife, with lots of cover. Thanks for watching!

[@EnigMagnum]

can you please do a video on how you pack your bag, what's in your backpack, and how do you travel with your gear, how do fly on plane with so much gear... for long flights (i.e. Ecuador or france) that would be great help for newbies like us..

[@TheWildlifeHomestead]

Good idea! I'll be traveling a lot when there's less restrictions, so I can definitely film something like this before an actual trip 🙂

[@EnigMagnum]

@@TheWildlifeHomestead that would be really great...will be waiting for that.....thank you

[@swanstudios2018]

Wow that was amazing! Even more amazing is my 2yo girl sat and watched the whole thing with me. Now she is watching your bird videos on her phone (who would have knew).That pond was an awesome idea definitely motivated me to move out the city and try that out myself. Great Video! Appreciate the chart also.

[@TheWildlifeHomestead]

Haha that's awesome! Glad you two enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 😀

[@lockenhero4473]

I think it's great when children are interested in nature. But I hope not that a 2yo owns her own phone..

[@swanstudios2018]

@@lockenhero4473 Nope no phone for the kiddies I was watching it and she came and sat next to me and it actually held her attention to see all the beautiful bird pics and video usually she can't be still and is trying to touch anything. If she uses the phone it's for coding games or khan academy. If she dose watch KZbin it's heavily monitored by me and her mom since allowing a kid to watch KZbin unmonitered is like turning your kids brain to moosh.

[@y-yyy]

​@@swanstudios2018 Doing coding games and khan academy at 2yo? She better invent some new Google when she grows up😄

[@matteo7764]

You’re such a genuine guy. Those are the things that make me happy as well. Thanks for sharing this. Ciao from Italy. 💚

[@636op]

Your pictures are amazing. I also live in Québec and you give me some inspirations to go outside to shoot!

[@TheWildlifeHomestead]

So glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching!

[@LuckyCanucky]

The mirror image reflected in the water with the American Goldfinch, the Cedar Waxwing grooming and the Robin bath are kinda epic!

[@TheWildlifeHomestead]

Thanks! It wasn't the primary reason I built the pond, but getting the reflection is definitely an added bonus 😀

[@nikolatomasic4445]

Pond developed to be really great project... great footage.

[@TheWildlifeHomestead]

Thank you!

[@LeeDillion]

Wonderful video. Just came in from photographing at my little pond and was rewarded with your video. Great inspiration..

[@tjdesignproduction2090]

This video was a real treat. Sat and watched it like any other wildlife shows on TV. Thank you.

[@vaclavwendy]

Sice jsem Vám nerozuměl ani slovo, ale záběry jsou prostě nádherné a oko velmi potěší.

[@frncscbtncrt]

Birds are so beautiful, I am humbled to be able to share the same planet with such amazing species. This was a super video.

[@jeananneramsden]

Wonderful filming. I've not seen birds so closely and follow their daily lives. Thank you so much.

[@uspjehzvijezda4757]

You are happy because you give happiness to so many creatures. I am also so happy watching all those sweet little birds and insects, watching that life. I love birds so much, I could watch them whole day long.. Thank you for this your video :)

[@raamvishnurajarajendraraja5731]

Thank you Stefano! For sparing your valuable time with birding and sharing to our humans too!

[@wandarask8444]

How amazing you showed it from beginning to end. Your filming and photos are captivating, Thankyou. I live in Australia in the forest soon as I put water out it's happening the birds love it. Thankyou you so much. X

[@wildlifeartandphotography7675]

Wow Wow Wow what an amazing film. I would have given anything to be sat there with my camera...even on the hot days. Amazing

[@Tomalo-u7f]

So wonderful, birds are enjoying a lot. I'm happy that your hard work didn't go in vain.

[@mrCetus]

I watched both videos on the pond building and footage and I appreciate how much thinking went into it (the sprinkler to attract animals, the little snails and the willow shoots to clean the water etc). I've been considering wildlife filming and photography as a hobby and your channel which I discovered today, makes me want to embark on this journey. Bravo!

[@SonicStates]

As usual, phenomenal! I can't get enough of your videos. What a great little habitat you've set up. I'm excited to see how it develops over the weeks and months. Bravo.

[@rosemary.3181]

Wow so creative. Thanks for sharing. The birds are beautiful. Also the camera shots are on point.

[@ganeshmookala328]

I love birds so much, your video inspired me to concentrate much on birds and to protect these beautiful birds

[@tshaffer9681]

WITH ALL THAT IS GOING ON IN THE WORLD IT'S SO NICE AND RELAXING TO WATCH YOUR VIDEOS. THANK YOU. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS STAY SAFE ALWAYS.

[@gatorhawk]

Wow....awesome footage and ecosystem! The effort you put into it was definitely worth it.

[@luisv7117]

This is what I call entertainment thank you for sharing

[@shupingyin8082]

Beautiful birds photography

[@TheWildlifeHomestead]

Thanks!

[@imvpm]

Just awesome to see technology and mother nature blends together to create an ecosystem.. liked it from nepal 🇳🇵

[@GrymmsPlace]

This popped up in the recommended and am delighted it did. I do now want a pond+hide, but unfortunately the folks in the apartment below will likely get a little tense and ornery if I dig on down, fill it up with water and start taking photos. Incentive to get some place with a pond-able location is now a priority! Thanks for posting.

[@AvesnFauna]

This is so beautiful and serene, the birds and music, make for a perfect mix of relaxation

[@TheWildlifeHomestead]

Thank you! I was thinking about that while in the blind, it is very relaxing to just sit back and watch!

[@lyndacorkum4399]

Stefano, thanks for the fabulous video. Happy birding!

[@TheWildlifeHomestead]

Thanks so much! 🙂

[@manuelsimon6579]

As you enjoy your passion, we enjoy it much better. Oh my what an amazing video. That’s a bright idea. You help us enjoy as well as the nature. Looking forward to see more of your videos. Thank you. God bless!

[@JanieNeary]

Wow! I loved your wildlife pond. I may have to make one also. I have a water trough for my horses, it has wood on it and I put bird baths on top. Plus I have a small water trough for the baby antelope that can't reach the water trough. I have foxes, badgers, sage chickens use that. I also have ravens, crows, bluebirds, starlings, sparrows, meadow larks, chipmunks and many others use the bird baths.

[@ellenderee350]

Thanks for this great video, truly enjoyed it. Also thanks for keep repeating the bird names, being from Europe and not familiar with these species, this is the best way to learn.

[@Aladdin_TV]

When I do bird watching in hot countries I usually visit the toilets in parks etc. Not very well maintained and water is leaking and I always find an amazing amount of birds around the toilets. And birds bathing, my favorite thing to see when birding

[@СергейМатвеев-з9ю]

Super, super, super work. Amazing photos and video. Thanks for sharing. All family is watching with joy. Thanks a lot.

[@TheWildlifeHomestead]

Thanks so much for watching!!

[@shubhamdukhande7399]

@Stefano, This is beautiful work. This video should be used in schools and colleges to teach the pull technique. Keep up the awesome work.

[@KaneLew]

Thoroughly enjoyed seeing the process and time given to get to the desired end result. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@TheWildlifeHomestead]

Glad you enjoyed 🙂

[@kikakapu1]

So cool, wonderful to see how the pond is coming along and how important water features are to wildlife.

[@TheWildlifeHomestead]

Thanks so much!!

[@Just-SomeGuy]

Heartwarming, beautiful, well explained. A wonderful story and a wonderful video.

[@angrysnowmanz]

Amazing to watch all the variety of birds

[@mrinaljyotisaloi9251]

Ultimate project... Loved it. I had a dream of wildlife photography, but it fails.. love to see these.

[@TheWildlifeHomestead]

Happy to hear you enjoyed it!

[@mrinaljyotisaloi9251]

@@TheWildlifeHomestead keep it up brother. And thanks for the reply.

[@kartiksalunke9653]

This is such an amazing and dreamy cinematography and photography. This is so calming and I had a smile watching throughout this video. Would really love to see more of this series/parts of this project 😍 Love from India 🇮🇳

[@lyndonald4174]

This is so great; fun, helpful & entertaining. Now our most prolific birdwatching season has finished in Australia we can watch your beautiful birds in the U.S. Thanks for posting this.

[@starlitnews]

Wonderments of nature seen through your eyes! lovely photography!

[@truenotrev]

I really enjoyed watching this Stefano, great footage, some amazing photos and music that relaxes the soul. Great work

[@TheWildlifeHomestead]

Happy to hear you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching 🙂

[@renatohsp]

I watched the whole video with a smile on my face! Loved it.

[@filoua9947]

nice video . the story telling , image and video quality ! such content just show us how much we miss in the nature and how much it needs our help too . video appreciated over here ! thanks !

[@ggabovich]

Oh man, your channel is just amazing. Everything is simple, clear, beautiful and most importantly with a good sense of humor! Best regards, Guy.

[@abgoenka1]

Wow! What a great thing to do...kudos. Thanks for sharing this video

[@TheWildlifeHomestead]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

[@chrelfistelfinelfe]

You are an inspiration!! I love your pond, the birds are having such a good party at the beach!! Oh it is beautiful!

[@TheWildlifeHomestead]

Thank you! Haha, it's like a beach party for the birds 😀

[@B30pt87]

That was great! Your bird pictures are beautiful. The birds are beautiful too. I can hardly wait to get my own pond in, and now I'm thinking about things like putting up branches for the birds. My land is mostly redwood trees, so not a lot of close perching opportunities, but I can plant bushes, shrubs,and of course willows. Thank you so very much for making these videos. I'm happy to have found your channel.

[@susancraik7587]

well done a real natural way of observing, thank you

[@Beccaswildlife]

Seeing these videos always inspire me more to go out with my camera and practice!

[@philipculbertson55]

Excellent shots Stefano and a great idea.

[@TheWildlifeHomestead]

Thank you! 🙂

[@CindyOrangeNeely]

Beautiful!! I added a little stream to my tiny pond early this Spring and the birds and critters are loving it!!

[@TheWildlifeHomestead]

That sounds awesome! Must be so nice with the sound of flowing water

[@HouD]

Hi Stefano! Been binging your videos the past month or so. Just wanted to say that I'm a big fan, and also to let you know that your storytelling is starting to get *really* good. Your photography and videography has always been stellar, but now it's all coming together to tell a beautiful narrative 😊

[@TheWildlifeHomestead]

That's the goal! I'm happy to see it's a noticeable difference. Thanks so much for watching 🙂

[@WaynesAdventure]

Turns out to be a great idea for sure and so enjoyable to watch

[@TheWildlifeHomestead]

Thanks so much!

[@KONIXMUSIC]

Hello my friend, curious if you prefer using the base 200-600 without the 1.4 TC? I have the 1.4 and 200-600 permanently on my camera, I'm trying to understand if there are use cases where it makes sense to take off the TC, other than more low light scenarios where I need the extra stops.

[@UdayKumar-hs9rn]

Great inspiration to everyone. I like to discuss with you about using trail cameras in front of nest boxes.

[@TheWildlifeHomestead]

Thanks! And what are you looking to do?

[@EchoesoftheFarm]

This is AWESOME!!!! you built a WHOLE ECOSYSTEM at [5:30]!!! that's crazyyyy WOW

[@NirojanDonald]

Really enjoyed your initiative and the birds' photos. During this working from hole period, I put a bird feeder and a small bathing spot and now my working table is like same as your spot. Bird and small animals' actions all day.

[@abhishektodmal1914]

I love watching birds. They are so incredibly beautiful, cute, graceful and intelligent ! This is such a wonderful set-up you crafted. Must give you immense pleasure and satisfaction, sitting and observing such wonderful life. I noticed the thing with crows immersing their to-be food in water also. They really are intelligent, although sometimes they will knock over the container I set for them on a perch, down 5 stories, and I just can't help but frustatingly wonder, WHY ?! :) Maybe they just want to be mischievous sometimes. Such wonderful life we live amidst ! Happy living, friend ! :D

[@TheWildlifeHomestead]

Haha yeah, crows definitely have a playful side to them. It is a ton of fun to watch all the different species come through. Thanks so much for watching 🙂

[@zfisher]

These pictures are phenomenal. Really happy the pond is working out and interested to follow along how you improve it over time

[@TheWildlifeHomestead]

So glad you liked them! Thanks for watching 🙂

[@k4nzi]

Nice shots. :) I like the colors of these Birds.

[@TheWildlifeHomestead]

Thanks!

[@533rudiger]

What an amazing channel you've built! Another amazing video! I love that you show how to get the birds to come to you, rather than focusing so much on the camera gear.

[@kathyann5842]

Beautiful pond and video! So glad I stumbled across this on KZbin. It was fantastic.

[@hanzkilian1806]

BRILLIANT VIDEO. ALTHOUGH IN AUSTRALIA I STILL ENJOYED. YOU HAVE SOME BEAUTIFUL BIRDS IN YOUR AREA. CHEERS FROM AUSTRALIA

[@TheWildlifeHomestead]

Thank you so much! Glad you liked the video!

[@EdsEverydayAdventures]

I'm stalking this pond. We are in 2 different climates (Florida) but we want to put something like this on our 10 acres. I have a small 4 foot wide garden pond, and it attracted wildlife immediately. The one thing I worry with potted plants, like your willows.....the roots can grow and cut through the roots... will it drain right away. We are sand base, but then clay under. So still researching. Loving your pond and the wildlife showing up!!!

[@chuckd9145]

Just subscribed.. love your photography - not just the birds but the plants and insects as well. And such cool pond idea. Been looking to do one myself but I'm in a more closed knit neighborhood. I'm a budding birder myself - here on Cape Cod. I also enjoy your commentary (and even your 'Stefano loading' overlays.. lol.) and the fact that you include the bird names in the bottom corner.. lets me test myself as I watch... Keep it up. I'll be watching. Thanks

[@LaikasFriend]

That lil fountain is so cool!!! I really love your pond, thinking i might make one myself!

[@endlessdrive8421]

I've always been a fan of field based bird photography, but after seeing this video I feel like my perception of man-made stages has changed greatly. It's clear that you've taken the time and care in doing the proper research to create a thoughtful and cohesive ecosystem, one which will not just simply provide you a nice backyard photography stage, but an actual place for the local or passing wildlife to enjoy and appreciate. As humans we often take away nature from the wildlife so...perhaps even more can be said for those who give back to nature as well~

[@marcellawynja2372]

you are so lucky I always wanted a pond. I got the pond and supplies but no one to help me install. I so love birds and critters. Have fun in your life and enjoy it. I am an elder of 82 and would love to see what you see.

[@n-rajesh]

It’s amazing to see how, nature can spring up an ecosystem in no time! Your project was well timed and thought out 👏🏽 Excellent videos and photos as always. The 200-600 seems like an excellent lens in your hands!

[@o.kempers3046]

Awesome footage again.!! So nice to see your pond thriving. And so much different species come to visit. Really cool.! Can’t wait for the next update.!

[@TheWildlifeHomestead]

Thank you! I have my fingers crossed for a raptor or two, hopefully!

[@o.kempers3046]

@@TheWildlifeHomestead ohh yes that wild be really awesome.!!!

[@muhsyarief1594]

OMG, your video is amazing, I'm so excited to watch it more and more. Your shoots are also awesome. Bravo

[@charlierivera5725]

I can't say enough WOW!!! Best video I've watched in a long time thank you... Amazing content and great information ideas. Love the slow motion video on the birds. THANK YOU SIR