Eagles are Nesting at the 5 Acre Pond!

[@ancientmichigan]

Yes, please install the live camera at your earliest convenience. We would love watching the wildlife. Thank you to your family for all you do for the wildlife.

[@EffectivImmediately]

Yes turn on the live view asap. 🙏

[@BackyardBiologyBoys]

The eagle tower platform is such an awesome idea. I might have to try that at my wildlife pond! Thanks for helping all that wildlife!

[@mike_w-tw6jd]

Was lightning protection added?

[@athena546]

then we can watch the eagles move in as well

[@r3m0rs34]

agreed

[@clemcarrig6435]

As soon as i heard "Connor" helped with the eagle cam, i instantly thought of the guy from Alveus sanctuary, and lo and behold. Love both these channels

[@heyitsmeagain6897]

Thats Custard the Clown! Insane!

[@Opiemus]

The little small hawk looking birds are called American kestrels, they are actually a member of the falcon family. 😁👍

[@nixer8984]

I love their "V" tails.

[@thewildlifer]

Yup

[@TheDejakal]

I was just about to say this. Good call!

[@kimp2678]

I agree. It looked like a female American Kestrel!

[@geoffhirschi803]

@@nixer8984 they do NOT have "V" tails. you are thinking something else. And just to make clear my expertise, I have been a falconer for 30 years and have handled many of them including keeping one myself for 6 months.

[@nullc0ntext]

This is by far better than television in every possible respect. So happy you share your joy with us, it's amazing stuff.

[@stephenullman4534]

Absolutely love your videos! I'm in my 70's and I'm not very mobile anymore so I'm living vicariously through you and your videos. Also I'm in a little one bedroom apartment. Keep the videos coming! You're doing an amazing job! Love watching all the critters! Thank you so much.

[@GlenDempsey-wo6bp]

Me too. I'd love to fish here but I'd never survive the trip! So vicariously.....

[@Pchi427]

Love the comments

[@chaelodoul9401]

14:17 YESSSSS!!!!! I would watch it all of my free time! Please do a live stream! 🎉 And again, I know I’ve said it a hundred times, but your channel is so satisfying due to the fact that you keep it FAMILY FRIENDLY! God bless.

[@okGDJ]

how is family friendly satisfying? lol

[@bretspangler8717]

The live feed of Eagles Nest would be epic; it is a great way to chill and watch nature. That was a great job constructing the nest, it never hurts to have expert advice.

[@phylxguy5547]

FOBBV CAM outta Big Bear California has one of Jackie & Shadow a breeding pair of bald eagles just in case you didn't already know.

[@lyserg1k]

I love his humility to seek expert help. Obviously a smart and capable guy, but he knows when to listen and learn. My kind of human.

[@NancyNWayman]

I'm even tempted to go sit in that lovely nest. Well done!!! Thank you for your upload. God bless to you and your family. You made my day, and have brought a smile to my below par day.

[@geoffhirschi803]

@Bamabass - the brownish bird with the weird markings was a female American Kestrel. Both them and the blue birds are cavity nesters and need a fully enclosed nest box to set up shop. Each of them will require a different size nest box. If you build a kestrel nest box you have a very high chance that some will move in, and you would be amazed at how charming they are. The eagles are not going to begin nesting activities until Late Jan or early Feb at the very earliest.

[@pace7029]

Connor (the eagle expert) works for a really cool animal sanctuary called Alveus Sanctuary that does really cool online animal conservation work and has 24/7 livecams of a bunch of animals. I would definitely recommend checking them out especially if you like the live animal cams idea.

[@johngreen6521]

You don't understand how much I look forward to these updates

[@Jayson.CloudsAbove]

I just love videos like these they make me feel calm and happy just helping nature out i love it

[@cameron6861]

Amazing to see a crossover of two content creators I really appreciate :) Connor does such amazing things in his role at Alveus Sanctuary. Congrats on the nesting!

[@snappingbear]

What nesting? Where in the video does it show eagles nesting?

[@cameron6861]

@@snappingbear I sent this while watching the video, and made an assumption based on the title. You're right there was no nesting in the video.

[@robhardin8933]

Do you have a link to his channel or video?

[@josharvin6239]

Looks great and Connor’s advise was great as well! 6:31

[@gregmulligan2878]

Congratulations. The symbol of America nesting at your pond. You must be proud. GOD BLESS AMERICA

[@paulpurser8864]

Belted Kingfishers are burrowers. They makes nest in earth banks or cliffs. The little bird that went into the squirrel house was a red-breasted Nuthatch.

[@SuperDaveP270]

It was a Carolina Wren.

[@brighteyedbirding]

13:17 Not just any little bird. That's a Loggerhead Shrike, one of the most heavy metal birds in North America! They pin their prey on barbed wire and thorns.

[@Mac-po1sr]

They are brutal little beasts

[@jeffhaggard4536]

🤘

[@luketw2818]

I just commented about it being a loggerhead shrike. Very cool birds!

[@timefortinybirdandfriends6565]

I haven't seen one in decades.

[@coryswift]

Haha, for a split second I thought it was a NOMO then saw the mask and nearly spit my drink out when I realized it was a shrike! (They're a rare bird in my state.)

[@nickiebledsoe6302]

I would definitely go ahead and watch the bird/nest live steam now! 😁💖🙂

[@SusanSpiteri-r2q]

Absolutely Beautiful Thank You for the Eagles nest❤️🦅🦅❤️🕊️✨

[@iikejazz1807]

Get that live stream up and running! id watch alll day every day

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi.... How all are you doing I have missed your video long time beautiful great good job beautiful place beautiful pond thanks you for showing your video fish pond I really enjoy 🎏 🎣 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋👍👍👍

[@chrisd3884]

Absolutely! A 24 hr. live stream would be epic! 👍

[@KatrinaRoseT]

This is absolutely fantastic! Thank you for caring enough to feed and offer habitat to such an iconic bird! I wish you every success and happiness in life in return for your care and consideration! 🇺🇸💛

[@redsftw10]

This is awesome.... we're literally watching this guy build his dream.

[@WesleyAPEX]

That tower is very top heavy now. Needs additional support.

[@Deekm69]

Yes I thought that, maybe 4 long wire tethering like tent ropes

[@Hnkka]

@@Deekm69 yep

[@michaelwild1174]

was thinking the same thing. was moving around when nate was fixing the nest

[@shindanu]

Good ideas all four of you.

[@JiggyjarjardoM77]

Pretty sure he set that pole properly

[@reddogdreadhead2661]

I’ve been watching for 4+ years haven’t missed a video! I love what the channel has come to. Keep doing your thang out there in Alabama!- Mississippi love

[@stevenmanning2898]

Please make shirts that say "GOT EM"! I'll definitely buy atleast 2.

[@xXmatrixgamerXx]

So excited to see baby Bald Eagles! 🦅

[@mysterj1]

I think the live camera on the eagle's nest would be a GREAT addition to your channel.

[@Justin-ly7ur]

The eagle nest should be called “King’s Landing”

[@kurtoogle4576]

I love it!

[@tango_uniform]

Or Kingstree

[@phylxguy5547]

"The eagle has landed" 😆

[@jurban7998]

I thought we had a war to get rid of kings in America. You want our national bird to nest in kings landing? Might as well name it Charleston after the current monarch

[@heatherwanderer777]

@@jurban7998 King's Landing is a reference to a fictional place in a popular book.

[@JBrotsis1]

17:20 what happened to the trout in Cedar Falls? Did the eagles get them?

[@crabbyturtle1594]

Sunday's not complete without a video from the Pond! Thank You for Sharing!

[@STOOJIE]

You could live stream every part and we'd all be tuned in😂 I live in central Scotland and can't get enough of your videos. 🫶

[@JeffGeerling]

10:36 - we need SloMoGuys to put one of their phantom high speed cameras down there to catch the bass!

[@PorscheSpeedster-kz6nc]

I had the same comment on a starter nest. Awesome you got an expert to help you. Great!!! Can’t wait to see a 24x7 stream channel.

[@palomino5223]

YES PLEASE THANK YOU! Would love a live stream! (can you tell?) There were several birds at the eagle nest we were wondering the identity of. It would be great to find out from other subscribers the names of the birds, etc. Your journey is inspiring!!!

[@rogerpalmer8587]

Yes I'll watch for the eagles

[@KingOfCrafting]

Small world, Connor and the folks at Alveus Sanctuary do amazing conservation work! Looking forward to seeing what happens with the nest.

[@minosegdelwonk7851]

Simply amazing. What a world you've nurtured! Thank you for sharing it with us. You are also a master at storytelling and an excellent videographer. Well done.

[@syedalishanzaidi1]

So very interesting! Lovely videos and lively commentary. Great job with the eagle nest and platform.

[@blackwolffishing4183]

You guys got the best pond and animal habitat I have ever seen in my 39 years I would love to see that in person Great job guys

[@Sammy31Dee]

I think he has an Air BNB cabin on the property

[@Livnin5D]

Love the fact that you do all of this for the wildlife 👏🙏🌻...please do set up a streaming video...I'm only 5 foot and the eagles nest is calling to me 🤭...great place to nap 🤣

[@FZR650]

I've been waiting for all the live streams. Bring them on.

[@johnsmith-bt4ur]

The pond is looking amazing after getting to 5 percent of your work done . Don't forget stay wires or chines on the nest as you said cyclones. They pulse and vibrate poles and that one will have a heavy upside down bowl on top .Chines will save them and no climbing. Love how the bass have time for another bite if first one slips away. The live stream now would be good with millions of eyes watching . And Bucks rubbing is a good time to get cow scratchers and another camera. And my grandpa says , he's here now, Your seeding wrong, make swales as you go and the growth guides the water to where you want , use the slopes to your advantage.

[@doombuddyfl]

Love that you got the eagles nest set up. Love your videos.

[@Garry-pd8gw]

I respect anyone who is willing to help Mother Nature, top job 👍

[@teresaclark5465]

I'd watch a live stream, I'm a farmer stuck in the city, it totally relaxes me.

[@markprior6009]

I never miss an episode. It’s 01:30 here in the UK and I’m here wide awake being very well entertained. Love what you’ve done with the tower and I loved the underwater footage of the bass feeding. The eagle that landed is a Peregrine falcon I believe. Can I name the new gen fish Porky Pig if at all possible please?Appreciate you buddy 👍🏼

[@Dw91-k8n]

Me too from gateshead north east lol

[@arttrumbo9496]

I thought the falcons were a little small for peregrines. My guess is that they are Kestrels, which is a small member of the falcon family. Im not an expert though.

[@SF-lg6wu]

You are so awesome! Thank you for caring about the wildlife. Love this!!❤

[@Berdmann41]

13:41 American kestrel is the birds name cool little bird

[@SuperDaveP270]

The hawk that flies in after the two American Kestrels is a Broad-Winged Hawk

[@2112viker]

You are correct

[@SuperDaveP270]

@@2112viker - somewhere in these comments I have a full list of IDs

[@willbritton133]

@@SuperDaveP270The Hawk at 13:40 is a Red-shouldered Hawk.

[@SuperDaveP270]

@@willbritton133 nope

[@tomkarau]

I've waited a little while for this latest video and because I've enjoyed it so much, I'm certain that I will watch it again tomorrow.

[@maryking9706]

You never fail to surprise us!

[@juan-in9ph]

i really love your documentaries sir! please keep all of em safe, I'm so happy they've been growing really healthy.. thank you for all the generous work ♥️

[@FishingwithMyles]

Yes I would love to see the live stream

[@crowdaddy8355]

Yes Crowdaddy would like the livestream even if it’s just the crows. 😂😂😂

[@troyvaughn6060]

This is my favorite channel of all the channels I follow. I can’t wait for new videos.

[@rulerofgods215]

Over years of watching you build this, i think the eagle's nest is the coolest thing.

[@rgarlinyc]

Another wonderful look at life around you - thank you for sharing! And I know it's not just me who want it, so please consider sharing more footage of your two delightful children "helping you out" with your pond upkeep! 😅❤

[@gretta9589]

Love the underwater shots!

[@dwaynekoblitz6032]

I normally stick to being envious of the cool stuff other people have. But I am full blown jealous of your pond. Man that must be the greatest feeling seeing the wildlife. And how they continue to find it and "move in". Incredible.

[@kennyallen8828]

Stellar nest. If you build it they will come.

[@RobertChmielewski-u5i]

Keep an eye out for those constellations in the night sky on your time-lapse . At minute 19:06 a great shot of Orion The Hunter. Awesome!!

[@TheLindagdetroit]

And Jupiter right above Orion!🏹

[@AnimeFridays]

That fish at 17:06 was so funny just spits out some garbage on camera with a big fish burp lol

[@iangilliland6378]

Yes, finally someone saw it. LOL

[@bowtiedon8153]

Yes, please install the nest live stream. We would love to watch it. The nest upgrades really look great. Good job!!!

[@davidgarrison6936]

Great seeing the Baldys. Our Smith Lake Bald Eagles have been elusive this year.

[@EdwardNY8]

I'd enjoy watching the live cam, great place for people to hangout and chat as well. Thanks for your video

[@MyBackyardScience]

Who else has their own bald eagle's nest? That's so awesome! 😀

[@Stefcs92]

That squirrel tail shot was so cool, I didn’t know they had such a skinny tail structure

[@HogTime]

Isn't it weird??? It's basically just a really skinny rat tail with really long hairs sticking out

[@vexiqnerd]

it’s crazy how far you got from the beginning

[@Marcus96s]

It’s crazy that you used to say you wanted some eagles to nest on the tower and here they are! Amazing to see how far your pond has come. Watched when you had first posted when you were building it. And now it’s thriving. Crazy to watch

[@NoalFarstrider]

28:00 You should build a bunch of solar powered bird houses with cameras as well as a large racoon house all around the squirrel house. Along with a chipmunk house and every other animal dwelling you can think of! Like bat houses ans the like!

[@maureenbeckstead6407]

First year, you'll probably get osprey in your eagle roost. However, if they feel comfortable with having so much line- of-sight around them, eagles may decide to try it. They will, however, totally rearrange and remake the nest. Eagles generally nest in a huge evergreen tree on the edge of an opening and make their nests of sticks and branches. Any soft stuff is a little on the very bottom with feathers pulled from the chest. Good luck.

[@KaranKapuria]

I will watch live stream all the time. i will keep it on a small monitor all time so they can be my virtual pets.

[@jeffreynagy5395]

Terrific video regarding "eagle's nest" build. Wife's 1st time watching your channel. She's a fan now also.

[@TheBigDodi]

Keep that prawn and name him the HamBurglar 16:57

[@dachluhr]

The nest looks fantastic, and I sometimes watch the livestream. I wonder what other nesting options you could think of for the area. I live in a high rise in Hong Kong, and I often see birds of prey circling just above my window. Excellent to watch.

[@AnimeFridays]

The new Eagle nest looks amazing. I want to go nest in that lol

[@zedricgerardo289]

Oh my God! I never expected that the name I suggested "Maximus" was really named to one of your fish. And now the fish is again caught through the lift! I am so happy! I am Gerardo by the way! Thanks Bama Bass!!!

[@grizzlyridgerunner]

You have given them everything they needed .Congratulations, Bama Bass, awesome job 💪🇺🇸

[@YourCatSays...]

Kingfishers are the only animal I know of that are born underground, live on land, hunt underwater, and fly in the air.

[@CryptoNewsTV]

Even if the eagles don’t nest first, I would still recommend streaming it to get any unknown mishaps or kinks out of the way. It could help find unforeseen issues

[@_Brentdoesstuff]

I’ll pay you 10 whole dollars to fish at your pond, this is A LOT of money your working with here so think carefully 😂

[@ThrillLifeTV]

😂😂😂

[@joeyl.rowland4153]

​@@ThrillLifeTV😂😂😂😂. He probably is in well over a million dollars thus far, I don't think 10 bucks is gonna persuade him.😂😂😂😂

[@kylesmith3211]

I got twenty! And I'll bring snacks

[@ThrillLifeTV]

@@joeyl.rowland4153 💯💯 over a million lol in still building

[@69BOSS429]

I will double your offer, good sir.

[@maylekids6672]

I love it you guys did a great job

[@RalphLaurant]

One of your best videos yet... ie... helping those eagles attend your 5 acre pond...Execellent... !!

[@louielouiepks]

One issue is that owls, osprey and bald eagles will attack each others nests and feed on the young. Natural reaction to other birds nesting in each other's territory. They don't nest at the same times but do remain in the areas of their nests. Osprey do migrate in some locations. We have great horned owls year round in North Carolina where I live as well as bald eagles.

[@nicholaslee4669]

You should name the eagle's "Yankee and Dodger" for the 2024 World Series

[@brieucdcv9973]

The Eagle Tower livestream is a wonderful idea regardless of nesting. I'd watch those kestrels, hawks, bluebirds and kingfishers all the time.

[@dewanes3180]

If the Eagles take over the nest, it should be called "The Hotel California"

[@onthatsiete]

L name

[@lurree1904]

I’ve watched every video since you built the backyard pond. It’s incredible what you’ve done. What you’ve built is absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing with us. It does me good to see all the animals and nature. Can’t wait for the eagles to nest 😁

[@robertdocholliday66sadler]

That is awesome to hear that the Eagles are nesting

[@girluvshepherds]

God Bless each & every person that helped make this happen!!!! I'm really looking forward to watching this nest & seeing which beautiful creature will make it their forever home ❤️🦅🦅❤️

[@Matagot90]

I just love your videos of all the fish and wildlife. They make me smile.

[@ChokyoDK]

Glad to see that the pond is still doing well. I've followed the series since the first episode but haven't had time to watch the last few episodes.

[@xb2003280]

At 13:16 bird is a loggerhead shrike…. Very cool bird. They have a semi hooked beak for tearing small prey. They impale their prey on barbed wire and thorny bushes. Research them little guys

[@DasK.48]

I was wondering if anyone else caught that! Such a awesome bird.

[@djohn1405]

Enjoy your site,yours is the only site I will watch the videos more than once. Hope your eagles take to your nest, watch several eagles during their nest season. Thanks for all you do, letting us live it with you and your family. D John NWLA.

[@FranklinFomby]

Yes to the livestream for the eagles nest! Those kestrels might like their own tower.

[@littlepocketman3531]

Yes please put the Perch cam live. Cut your ham up very small and spread wider, you will have better results.

[@tytyguy22]

I personally would love to keep the live camera on while I work! I love this project and thank you for always thinking of us viewers.

[@EpicValleysStill]

Been watching since before the Backyard pond makeover. Love your content but do miss the days of you and Sarah out on the boat. Both ponds are looking amazing.

[@Knuf024]

Folks at home, we've got an eagle nest! Finally 🎉🥳 Barley bales will keep the algae blooms in check.