FILMING WILDLIFE at my new DIY NATURE Pond

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[@StefanoIaniro]

Hope you enjoy the update! Crazy we're already getting the first early migrants passing through the area. Fall and Winter is right around the corner!

[@SpaceGenome]

Yes I did enjoy

[@StefanoIaniro]

@@SpaceGenome happy to hear!

[@Yeklifestyle]

Yeah … you’re so inspiring and awesome…

[@StefanoIaniro]

@@Yeklifestyle That means a lot, thank you :)

[@mdsihabbatsah]

Yes I did enjoy 😊🙂

[@HughPoland]

Stefano, this video rivals anything I would see on a nature channel on cable. Beyond the excellent photography and videography, which we've come to expect, you are an excellent storyteller. I think this video is your best ever! Way to go!

[@StefanoIaniro]

Thanks so much, Hugh! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@judykco1]

I agree!

[@kimberlyseastar]

I love the beauty of nature. You’re explanations of predators were helpful. It is the natural rhythm of life. I thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you for building a place where small creatures can thrive ❤

[@richardj.chaparrosr.9810]

I feel the same....🚫cable

[@maxgotts5895]

Agreed! Such wonderful content Stefano!

[@ajax_jones]

I love this pond series so much. It's amazing to see how much life it sustains only months after being built.

[@StefanoIaniro]

So nice to hear! “Built it and they will come” 🙂🐦

[@LifeInTheWildPhotography]

Stefano, I dont comment on many YT videos but feel I just have to on this one as I have absolutely loved this series about your new pond. You have worked so very hard to provide the local wildlife with this amazing facility and also documented it so well - congratulations 🙂

[@StefanoIaniro]

Thanks so much for the kind words!!

[@bubblez3177]

Just found your videos- absolutely love the pond and video clips you've done! About the 2 nests. Some varieties of turkeys' gender are dependent on the temperature during incubation. The female had 2 nests, probably to hatch one set as male and the other female.

[@okehansen3872]

Absolutely Beautiful! Magnificently done as always. Great videography, editing and sound design only topped by your amazing knowledge about local wildlife. This has got to be my favourite series on youtube by now!

[@StefanoIaniro]

Thanks so much for the kinds words! Means a lot 🙂

[@catkin3]

Agreed

[@greenbrain8725]

My heart swells with fascination and love for this little pond and its residents. Thanks for letting an old lady live vicariously through you and your process. This includes watching you build from start to finish. Good educational commentary. Thank you!

[@eternity7477]

Whilst I knew about the symbiotic relationship between ants and aphids, it was amazing to see what actually happens. You are not only an wonderful photographer, but sharing such a deep understanding of nature, is a blessing to all of us

[@mariafletcher6603]

How wonderful to see the fledglings leave the nest. And all thanks to you my friend. You provided a beautiful habit where all species can thrives and call home. Congrats well done. This video made me cry. Thanks tears of joy. from UK 🇬🇧👍👍

[@attilahajabacs6453]

This is my fav. channel about birds. This pond project inspires me to build something similar. Excellent work, keep on, I'm always tuned for the next episode :)

[@StefanoIaniro]

Thank you! Hopefully your project is going well! 😀

[@dmr8914]

Youve once again proved that biodiversity is the key to a healthy ecosystem. Its not just food, it not just water. It includes also includes home, shelter and diverse food sources. Well done Stefano!

[@mariafletcher6603]

You can not have one thing with out the other it's one big circle of life. Wildlife benefits off each other. No matter what spieces it is. Mother nature is so beautiful and can be so destructive to. You so lucky to live where you are. That's what I call paradise. Just nature all around. from UK 🇬🇧👍👍

[@tommydaynjer5334]

This is the best thing I’ve seen in a long time. I’m so glad I found your channel. All that effort building the new pond has really paid off!

[@StefanoIaniro]

Happy to hear you enjoyed it, thank you!

[@AllDayBikes]

Already watched like 3-4 videos on these ponds from you, it's like a nature documentary without the fluff. Your knowledge of species, both animal and botanical, makes me want to learn more than just "that's a tree", "oh look a bird" or "that's a flower". Guess I will have no choice but to subscribe haha. Nice.

[@SkylarkFields]

You are an amazing film-maker - this had me engrossed right from the start. Beautiful footage of a beautiful little piece of paradise. So many different birds and insects there! The accompanying music was just right too. This was a really restful video to watch, I loved the commentary, and the little swallow at the end almost had me in tears. I was so glad it got out of the nest box! I learned lots of things from this video. I never knew all that about the ants and aphids, for instance. Fascinating! Already looking forward to your next!

[@StefanoIaniro]

So happy to hear you enjoyed it all. It was a lot of fun to edit! Thanks for watching 🙂

[@askWanderer]

Oh. So cute that last little fledgling.

[@leehk23]

Felt for that little fella at the end, spending the night alone. Even if he didn't make it in life, at least he got his day in the sun.

[@emilyriley6029]

This is better than any BBC nature documentary

[@magzb2642]

It's amazing how many people adore wildlife. I hope the people with over maintained gardens follow your lead and go wild. It's so wonderful.

[@decameter]

This channel's really been nice to fine, it reminds me of when I was young at my grandmas, who lived in the woods. I'd stumble upon bird nests, and watch Chikadees eating at the feeders, and blue jays all over the trees. IT was my favorite place to be whenever I could. Even now I love sitting on the porch and just listening to the birds and tree frog calling in the summer.

[@dee1408]

I cried at the end. Thank you for such a beautiful video. You are blessed for all your hard work.

[@p4ul.f708]

This is currently my favorite content on KZbin. Its so relaxing, educating and interesting to see these super stunning videos. In this episode I missed a bit the photos, even though the video clips were superb as always

[@StefanoIaniro]

I’m happy to hear you’re enjoying the videos! 😀

[@ABirdersParadise]

That's awesome! Love how you carefully avoided saying who the mystery person was...at least the first two times. Glad the Tree Swallow finally made it out of the nest box.

[@StefanoIaniro]

Haha thank you so much!

[@kelliesharpe1067]

The last swallow made me cry lol…but I love birds and trust me I’ve cried at less important things. You created a beautiful thing 💚

[@StefanoIaniro]

Thank you so much! Glad the little ones all made it out of the nest box!

[@Tipp_Of_The_Mitt]

One of the best Nature Doc channels on KZbin.

[@JaredEagles]

A very good morning indeed! Excited to watch.

[@StefanoIaniro]

Thanks for watching 🙂🐦

[@jukusho]

This is such an underrated channel. Thanks for allowing us to watch you and your wildlife pond!

[@crtmojo2705]

Something happening everywhere! Nice job on the flowers. I added wildflowers and insect houses. Tons of traffic with the bees and butterflies this summer and fall.

[@maegantucker6684]

Wow!! Incredible! It was like watching a documentary but better! I appreciate that you’re using native plants to encourage wildlife around your pond. Lobelia cardinalis is one of my favorites for ponds! Hummingbirds adore it.

[@StefanoIaniro]

Thank you! I put a bunch of seeds of that plant for the hummingbirds. Since they’re perennials I’ll only see them flower next year. If I don’t get enough flowering I’m thinking of transplanting them. I really hope they flower next year 😁

[@smittyk7810]

Capturing the first moments in the little bird's life and achieving freedom was amazing. Great story telling. So, I subscribed.

[@M_Teeboo]

I'm so proud of that little bird for making out into the world.

[@StefanoIaniro]

Same here! 🙂

[@hollyneill5754]

This was incredible to watch. The final swallow in the nest box was so suspenseful! Fave KZbin channel by a mile. Thank you for putting so much time and care into creating a haven for the wildlife

[@StefanoIaniro]

So happy to hear you enjoyed it!! Thanks for watching 🙂

[@matthewgardiner6793]

Hi Stefano hi from NZ…your DIY pond was wonderful,couldn’t believe what the pond achieved both in growth and visitors(wildlife) but these ponds on your new property are stunning,wonderful for your filming,can’t wait for your Spring postings..your photography is wonderful but your presentation and narrative is so good…wish I’d discovered you a lot sooner,Thankyou for sharing,also enjoying being introduced to your beautiful native birds

[@Nangramdipu4]

13:25 reminds me of the story "His first flight" by liam o'flahert that im currently reading this year in my 10th great, it is a small, simple yet quite a moving story telling us about self-confidence and courage, i mean we are our greatest ally in the times of need. I'm glad the little birdie finally got the courage and finally flew

[@SmurfingGhoul]

I actually shed a tear for the little bird at the end.

[@1NatureLady]

You need your own wild life show! I love your style! Thank you for sharing all of this.

[@JavierMorenoX]

You have become a master on storytelling in a bigger sense than just wildlife as much as I enjoy this topic. The usage of different kinds of filming techniques add a lot, for example the flowers footage or the spider hunting the bug and then backing off after getting the chemical counterattack was a great episode on its own. Well done.

[@StefanoIaniro]

Thanks so much, Javier! Really happy to hear you're enjoying the stories!

[@stephena4371]

Best bird content around and now with added flora and fauna. Brilliant stuff. My wife and I are loving the series.

[@StefanoIaniro]

So happy to hear you're both enjoying it! Thanks for watching 🙂

[@k1t_k4tt]

I subscribed at 50k subscribers today around 13:00 8+ GMT-- and now at 56k. I definitely cannot wait to see you earn more than just a million! The pond was worth investing. Such an earthy, homey content.

[@StefanoIaniro]

Thanks so much!

[@Nangramdipu4]

Sir stefano, I'am a highschool student from India and i accidentally came across your channel and iam very intrigued. I got to know so much from you from just a single video, i never noticed these small things but now I'm starting to look at the world a bit differently and now I'm one of ur subscribers and love watching your videos i hope you keep up with it. I would love to grow admiring and contributing to the nature like you. Thank you 😊

[@Snow_Sailor]

I love how birds go through a phase of looking like a muppet when they're younger

[@FlorianGlechner]

I am wondering if there is an update from the pond? I really like the way you do these videos! Great combination of story telling, beautiful pictures and birds :-)

[@soumenroychowdhuryphotogra864]

This place is now heaven. The small pond was also very good but this one is another level. Add more nectar variety so you can get great looking flowers for frame. Feeling jealous :P

[@ninakrzyzanskinaturfotografie]

I am so in love with your pond project! Thank you so much for all your work and the opportunity for wildlife to find a great place and a new home! Great video! Greetz from Austria

[@HelenaMikas]

I never knew that Aphids were the workforce for ants .Thanks for that info. The last swallow to fly the nest had me in tears of joy ..Thank you Stefano for more amazing photography plus superb commentary🐸

[@MikkoHere]

Less a "workforce" and more like having domesticated food-providing creatures like cows, bees, chickens etc. 🙂

[@Sadc0m]

That proud little birdie that flew out of the nest LOL ^_^ So cute. Almost as cute as that little funny woodpecker!

[@johnotooledoggames2336]

Hi from Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪, brilliant video very good sharing wonderful nature 🔔+🔔

[@StefanoIaniro]

Thanks for watching!

[@roystrandberg2091]

This is a great series. Very interesting and uplifting, even though I know nature can be merciless and brutal at times. You've captured some picturesque moments that almost makes me forget. Thank you.

[@susan3645]

Absolutely facinating to learn about the aphid-ant relationship!

[@salmosalmosan]

Thank you for your wonderful minutes in your video. A perfectly selected plot, beautiful place, beautiful plants, a variety of birds.

[@lensartphotography1857]

Hey. Stefano it might sound funny, but I mean it!! Your videos make me emotional!! You’re a true legend thank you so much for your amazing videos!! I was I nature photographer for a few years!! Something happened and I had to leave nature and move to the city!! I live now in Israel, and I do now street photography!! Seeing your videos really brings back great memories!! Thank you!! May god bless you with success and joy!! Sam.

[@WarblerRidge]

Yay! I was looking forward to a pond update. Your photography and videography is so beautiful! Around 4:40 it looks like the dove was actually floating and swimming like a duck. I had no idea they did that. I loved the Tree Swallow story! I was really routing for that little guy to make it. One tip for your pond. Maybe consider adding a couple shrubs or small trees along the bank. I have a much smaller bird pond but I’ve noticed that just about every bird lands in one of the surrounding shrubs before entering the pond. I have an oak leaf hydrangea and sand cherry on one side and a small service berry tree on the other. Plus branches and perches like you’ve added. Can’t wait to see who shows up at your pond during fall migration!

[@StefanoIaniro]

Thanks so much! I know, that was the first time I saw a dove do that, so strange lol. Great tip! At the beginning of the year I put in some cuttings on the right side of the pond. They are pretty slow growing though so maybe I'll look around for some larger, more established shrubs to get it kickstarted a little quicker!

[@sarahhajarbalqis]

Favorite 'wild' channel. Thank you for super sharing.

[@StefanoIaniro]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching!

[@tiiuvanamois7233]

Hi Stefano, from Australia. Regarding algae in ponds. Here we might get toxic blue green algae in dams. Usually if there has been superphosphate runoff. Solution is put in some bales of hay. Forms a raft might go up and down depending on temp. Little black dots on the straw rafts are Daphnia. Water fleas which eat blue green algae! Soon water is clear again. Nice story.

[@MedusaJellyFish300]

I watched all the videos of your beautiful new pond and it was beautiful adventure that enjoyed watching. You are such a nature lover 💕. And very kind caring human being. ❤️ You are the perfect example of the best humanity could offer. You are kind, caring, loving, and beautiful soul. Your family, wife, and child must be real proud of you. I wish nature would repay you with a long healthy life on this Earth. 🪷🏵🌺🌻🪻🌷

[@StefanoIaniro]

Thank you so much for the kind words! It's really appreciated and means a lot!!

[@antoniohu5974]

these videos are just incredible i cant immagine how long it takes to make one of these videos

[@avaparsons5604]

Your channel has easily became my favorite! Your videos are amazing, its so lovely to see all the specious! Keep up the great work.

[@LisaSaffell]

I’m continually amazed how quickly plants and insects and wildlife reclaim their land :)

[@StefanoIaniro]

It is super fascinating!

[@lasnierjeanluc715]

compliment! In our time it is all the more important what the simplicity, in connection with nature. The film turned out really well! Jean-Luc Lasnier

[@ambert.3792]

lol, i dont know what i was expecting, but it was not the smash cut to the riding lawn mower! 😄 im in LOVE with this series!

[@heylisten5329]

I feel like I just watched a BBC program - this is amazing work & love to see how this pond has evolved over time

[@JenniferPerryMyScraproom]

I am not exactly sure how I found your channel but I am glad I did. It has been a great way to relax in the evenings and my cat (Dumpling) loves to sit over my shoulder to watch the birds with me. So far the other cat (Biscuit) and my husband have not started watching but it will only be a matter of time. 🙂 I can not wait to see what you do with the new property.

[@polloloci21]

So cool. Rooting for the little guy at the end.

[@bigalan1942]

I cannot get enough of your stories. Thank you.

[@StefanoIaniro]

Thanks so much!

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

What a wonderful programme. Programmes like this make me love KZbin. I know what goes into programme making so thank you for making it and all your hard work you put in producing it.

[@ellee2937]

Such a beautiful story at the end of the littlest last nestling who with sheer determination made it out of the nest box & the way it looked in awe at the new world around it was so precious! 😄 PTL for all his beautiful creatures! 👏🏻 thank u for your wonderful videos & God bless u for saving so many wildlife & plants & creating an environment in your little patch to thrive it means the world 🌎 to them! 👍🏻

[@brandenwong4179]

There is so much going on. I have to watch this video 3 times. Thank you, Stefano.

[@StefanoIaniro]

Hope you enjoyed it! 🙂

[@CrazyBlueMood]

Amazing as always Stefano, the best part was the Ants and the Aphids for me as how nature looks cruel but has a flip side and how Ants are smart enough to evolve this relationship. Super stuff, thanks for sharing the amazing video.

[@StefanoIaniro]

So glad you enjoyed that segment! Thanks for watching 🙂

[@hawki1980]

Your videos keep getting better and better. Amazing work! Thanks for your efforts!

[@StefanoIaniro]

Thank you so much!! 😀

[@ellee2937]

I wouldnt have watched your channel if u were just a photographer but u r unique that besides u love nature u also have a wealth of knowledge in plants & insects & birds & animals even built ponds & habitats for them to survive & thrive it was so interesting to watch thank u so much for sharing your journeys with us 👏🏻😄

[@nina1608]

You have a great talent for storytelling - I am thoroughly fascinated and can't wait to see what will happen next. Thank you so much for your hard work, and imagination, and for sharing your experiences.

[@KLP36912]

6:20 Put gravel between the sand bank and the plant. It will minimize overgrowth, and provide distance grass to pond. And a stepping path for you to move around.

[@StephenJStephen_Photography]

Great video as always Stefano! Thanks for sharing.

[@Kate-nd4rl]

I love being reminded of the cycle of life in this video. All these creatures are important in their own way.

[@bnbadagin]

I immensely enjoy the channel. Thank You Stefano!

[@jukimax]

I was looking forward to a pond update already few times, thank you for sharing this. It's also been nice to notice how your video and storytelling skills are developing all the time and you're already my favorite content creator, keep up the excellent work!. Happy Birding Stefano! :)

[@StefanoIaniro]

That's so great to hear! Thank you so much!

[@nerminjahic4125]

Your work mister is exceptional, made my day. Simple habitat and so much fun. Thanks

[@mariosmeadows]

Great production quality!

[@barryfield9300]

Great footage and commentary, you have a real gift!

[@wildlifegardenssydney7492]

Such a fantastic episode. Your knowledge ❤the way you weave these nature stories ❤and science ❤this water and habitat you have researched and created❤and all of the creatures who come to enjoy it. ❤Your content is so masterful. Visually sound, lighting……getting this evidence…wow.

[@genemcloud4114]

Absolutely captivating. Thanks

[@crocuscreekwoodworks]

The story, the photography, the pond, the wildlife...wow. Oh I forgot...the narration, all of it is so good.

[@talktomatrix]

Simply Amazing !

[@CraigDick-pb2qj]

I don't want this to end. Thank you.

[@psenji]

Hi Stefano - I have nothing like what you have in terms of land availability and a pond, but I have had the spotted dove and the red whiskered bulbul and the sun bird build nests and hatch in my house. (spotted dove is the most successful - in the last 4 years at least 15 times x 2 chicks per hatch 🙂🙂) . During the lockdown I bought a binocular and started spotting birds in my residential layout (Bangalore, India) and made a file. I am proud to say that I have identified and recorded totally 35 birds in my file. In addition, I have also had squirrels eat and nest in my house. Recently a stray cat has been spotted, I don't know if his interest is in the birds or in the mice ( I have plenty of them causing destruction in both my cars - spent nearly 2000 Dollars in repairs in the last 4 years ). I just have a small piece of land with some plants in front of my house. I just put rice grains, cooked food leftovers and also and place a few bowls of water for the birds to drink and bathe. There are more than a dozen street dogs which also get fed twice everyday. I am very interested in establishing a very small sized pond in my land in the future (nothing big like what you have created). Your videos give me a lot of ideas and inputs. Love them a lot. Keep em coming !! 😇😇😇😇. Best wishes. Prasad Senji

[@stefanhodes9209]

So amazing!!! What a gift you’ve given us all, thank you.

[@StefanoIaniro]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@janispettus6249]

This is awesome! You did a great job and I enjoy listening to you!

[@darwinconcepcion938]

😅your chnl is addictive for me! 🙏you're so lucky of having a part for those creatures! 😍love to watch so relaxing! 🙏God bless

[@kefhomepage]

An inspiration to us all. 😊

[@judsonkimble]

Once again, your videos are the highlight of my day! Keep it up, Stefano! Love these!

[@StefanoIaniro]

That’s awesome! Thanks for watching 🙂

[@pierrecarrier9455]

Wow, beautiful images. A pleasure to look at your work.

[@ExpectoPatronum538]

Stefano your footage is second to none! Amazing thanks for sharing your photography with us.

[@StefanoIaniro]

Really appreciate it! Thanks for watching 😀

[@MiguelACoronaDM]

Bravo. Great story telling and update on everything coming to life on the pond. Congrats.

[@StefanoIaniro]

Thanks so much!

[@elliewinters3191]

Umm I absolutely adore this!!! Just amazing ❤️❤️❤️

[@seawildearth]

Loving the evolution of this new pond. Great content, beautifully constructed.

[@StefanoIaniro]

So glad you’re enjoying the pond!

[@TheAnkita92]

Loved the video. Have liked the content you post for quite some time now. Thank you for these great videos👍

[@claytonrickertphotography2381]

Great video Stefano! Love it!

[@StefanoIaniro]

Thank you!

[@michelleborsellino]

I’m obsessed with this little pond Stefano, I feel like I’m watching David Attenborough with how you speak! Amazing work :)

[@StefanoIaniro]

Thank you so much, Michelle! Glad you enjoy it!

[@skojna06]

Really beautiful footage and interesting video! Very well done!

[@raineroutdoor]

Unbelieveable what great footage you show on your channel! It's always a pleasure to watch and for sure one of the best channels out there in this genre! 👍👍👍👍👍