Watch a Breathtaking Monarch Butterfly Swarm

[@noela.9843]

I love how the hummingbird drone's turbine is covered to make sure it does not hurt the butterflies' fragile wings. Wholesome and lovely stuff to watch during the quarantine to lighten up things a bit.

[@ahmadtheIED]

Except it's not. Don't be fooled. The underside of the wings have exposed spinning fan blades. This is definitely a "Ohh, those lemmings definitely jumped themselves" moment in this documentary. Make no mistake, COUNTLESS butterflies were maimed in the filming of this footage when they flew from under the wings and into the fan blades.

[@Elementroar]

Ahmad Shahnawaz Proof please.

[@ahmadtheIED]

@Paddy O'Yakkin I'm a Chemical Engineer/Biochemist, so idk about this specifically but really, when you have a static motor generating upward lift to keep itself stable in the air... Imagine your old toy helicopter. When you used to make it sort of "hover" in place, if you ever felt the wind being sucked in from under it, that's because of this. According to my knowledge this hummingbird is nothing more than a machine designed to murder as many butterflies as humanly possible, while obtaining decent footage. The goal here is the butterfly Kill Count, the video is a small bonus designed to mock us and humiliate them.

[@ahmadtheIED]

@Paddy O'Yakkin My friend thats the whole joke...

[@ahmadtheIED]

@Paddy O'Yakkin Like read the last paragraph of that post lol

[@popphotography1387]

“Beauty lies in the detail” The detail KZbin can’t handle

[@fajaradi1223]

Damn! My ISP won't let me stream beyond 480p. Feel you bruh!

[@alexacquaah4074]

1080p yeee bois

[@AsukaDoinHerThang]

Amen!

[@jrmikulec]

@The Shitstorm Starter Why do you assume that? You've said it more than once but I have a hard time believing you know much about the camera on a custom drone

[@honeyfrombees9154]

#youtubecompression

[@1Tomrider]

My Dad saw a monarch butterfly swarm like this, said it was one of the most amazing things he'd seen in his life!

[@mischr13]

I grew up near a monarch grove as a child and I can concur it is one of the most amazing experiences ever. unfortunately there aren't as many anymore :(

[@lotte5173]

Did this experience bring him to God?

[@amarahk6759]

I'd probably be scared stiff as those fluttery butterflies make me so nervous when they're fluttering about. Shame that!

[@mohmedraza6153]

Where is this place?

[@lotte5173]

@@mohmedraza6153 A place where God ( not allah) reigns!

[@milkteapapi6932]

Imagine being swarmed by half a billion butterflies. I would feel like a Disney princess

[@skootergirl22]

Thats a swarm that you can accept

[@dexed8679]

nope burn it

[@KailieCromwell]

I would feel like I'm being tickled, probably

[@cheap.gasoline7823]

I’m TERRIFIED of butterflies.

[@arunachouhan1037]

I'm thinking so like Disney princess.

[@snowstrobe]

So, ah, what camera is filming the 'hummingbird'?

[@Falafelzebub]

The other hummingbird.

[@maisieghosted3592]

Another hummingbird cam

[@leanvlogs]

You can clearly see the camera filming some of the takes (like the one where you see the humming bird) is a far superior camera than the one built into the humming bird. Quality difference between takes is noticeable. That focus and depth of field is impossible to be made by the camera embedded on the humming bird. It's made by a far bigger and superior camera. Maybe a drone, or idk. But clearly not another humming bird. So, yeah. Let's be real.

[@bitspacemusic]

It's a Go Pro attached to a butterfly.

[@applecrumble8424]

Moth cam

[@terrywade3696]

When I was a young girl, my parents took us to Red Rock Canyon in Oklahoma for a picnic. I guess we were in the flyway of the Monarch butterfly migration. Every tree and canyon wall was covered with them! I was beautiful especially when they started flying around. There were millions of them! It was magical.

[@kasondaleigh]

How lucky for you!! ❤️

[@Thegirlnextdoor42]

They look like falling Autumn leaves

[@dakotagordon8756]

Breathtaking.

[@nsr5961]

They are beautiful but also I would like to imagine or see trees covered in morpho butterflies. 😍

[@weareprobablyinanarguement]

Exactly

[@jimmiepatrum]

Once several years ago, a most magical thing happened to me. My husband and I were walking beside a shallow stream where there was a warm mud puddle to the side of the stream. I didn't see the butterflies at first, but as I stepped in the puddle, oh my goodness! Hundreds ...I'm not exagerating...of butterlies suddenly rose up and flew round and round me in a circle. I was completely spellbound. Not a sound did they utter - not even the flapping of their wings made a noise. I've never had such a thing happen since and I thanked God that he let me experience a little vision of Heaven here on earth. I'll never forget this as long as I live. Diane in NC.

[@khadijarh7742]

Omg I can imagine how stunning and wonderful was your experience

[@planetlexicon]

That’s a good omen. A similar event happened to a recent widow.

[@MrWhiteav6]

@Kill All Reptiles 🤣🤣🤣

[@jimmiepatrum]

@Kill All Reptiles No, my reaction would not be the same. Butterflies don't have any weapons to hurt me, but wasps certainly do. Of course the wasps would be acting defensively, just like the butterflys, but I don't wish them harm...I'd just move away from them. Believe it or not, I love ALL insects, wasps included. I carry them outside when I find them in my house, trying not to get stung! Diane

[@xXKuroXx100]

Marielle I look forward to seeing your hard work come to fruition. Good luck!

[@jewelernest4984]

Wow, this looks like a scene from a dream. I can only imagine what it looks like in person. These wildlife filmmakers have one of the best jobs in the world as they go around experiencing, truly, some of the best places on planet Earth.

[@thomastuorto9929]

I would like to know what speed they recorded at to get that slow-mo footage!

[@poppacapps5573]

You can become a tourist, but won't be able to get that close. I camped nearby in 1998. Most wonderful experience. But, at night, it was the coldest I ever remember. The butterflies don't hibernate there because its warm. Once the sun comes out it's shorts and sandals. I got very close to the spot where they were, but would probably be in prison to this day if I had gotten caught. Lifetime unforgettable experience, to be sure.,

[@jasperofreeds]

The moment your so awe struck the " i think to myself what a wonderful world" starts playing in your head

[@Cindy99765]

A good song

[@blupyxi5669]

I hate his voice so much

[@quinnledar9317]

Yes

[@ellielouray3721]

@@blupyxi5669 nothing wrong with his voice!

[@irenedavo3768]

Jasmine Reed please watch videos of Jim Nduruchi

[@captainrage_2312]

butterflies: why tf is that hummingbird T-posing on us

[@mpm5222]

Hah so true

[@ramenixsan]

Lmao haha-

[@amoizz1]

HAHAHAHA

[@Mr.Axolotl13]

Probably made by bethesda

[@disgustingweeb]

*A S S E R T D O M I N A N C E*

[@ninetozero920]

I have been raising monarchs the last year or so, I've released about 200 so far in my small backyard with limited milkweed. Seeing this video brings me so much joy, I hope even just 1 or 2 that I raised made it to this special place. If they did, all the struggle was worth it!

[@mikegranese1125]

How did you go about acquiring a caterpillar or larva or eggs?

[@magneticsnake9849]

@@mikegranese1125 online pretty sure

[@magneticsnake9849]

Are you still raising them they are down 80%😢

[@MissionaryForMexico]

Your awesome for doing this! Totally cool!

[@Xianne027]

God bless you!!! ❤ You should start a movement! Seriously!

[@perdido1144]

Video of the drone was taken using a telephoto. The purpose of the drone itself wasn't to take closeups of the monarchs - a telephoto can do that much more simply. The drone was used to film the half billion butterfly swarm from the INSIDE, rather than the outside!

[@Desimere]

with these drone videos, i always have the impression that the drone is just to put a new spin on thigs and attract people, but i don't mind :D

[@styxferryman1714]

Thank you I was curious about that

[@TheSunriseAnimation]

@@Desimere i think the drones are mostly used for scientific research and they accompany the researchers and take just a few closeup shots from them.

[@KP3droflxp]

For this video the drone was useless. The telephoto took far better shots and the drone camera was horrible.

[@suebooa4783]

I have been fascinated with Monarch butterflies since I was a little girl and read the book Flight of the Monarch, Now I am in my 60’s and still remember the book . I watch the migration every year (which is starting earlier and earlier). And now this video has completed the circle of Monarch life for me. Thank you.

[@rickhillier7626]

What really blows my mind is that not one of those monarchs have ever been there before, so somehow, the "instructions" for how to get to this spot must be contained within the DNA of the butterfly and it was there from the time the first egg/sperm cells in the mother/father started to form into eggs. Just totally amazing.

[@naturalworldalex]

Wow... Бабочка... Heimische Schmetterlinge. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKfYd3mnppekbpo

[@MrNR96]

That one of the most beautiful things ive ever seen, wow

[@sandyg.8318]

Nick Reichwein i almost cried

[@mariemarin5347]

Nick Reichwein C IS EQUIVALENT TO 3 IN STRONGS GREEK 3 MEANS ABBADON (revelation 9:11) ABBADON IS THE KING OF THE BOTTOMLESS PIT OF LOCUSTS. OVID IN LATIN MEANS SHEEP 19 IN STRONGS GREEK MEAN SLAUGHTER

[@salazarsly7145]

It actually looks a bit scary

[@SpandauJerry]

Thought just the same

[@lorenavelvet]

@@mariemarin5347 ??? lay off the drugs lady.

[@MrOmarabdulhadi]

I clicked on this to get blown away by the butterflies but instead I was just completely captivated by how well that hummingbird was engineered

[@Inaros404]

All of us did lmao

[@shriyabhattacharya1889]

Exactlt

[@5mariposa5]

I've been there and have seen this in person. It doesn't look real and looks like the tree is blooming until u are up close and realize they are butterflies. There are other types of butterflies that also migrate around the same area. Truly magnificent!

[@CraftyCosmopolitan]

It must’ve been amazing . I’d be thrilled to visit this mesmerizing place as I’m obsessed with butterflies 🦋🧚🏾‍♀️

[@inner-healingwbrendabhopkins]

Would you please say the name of this place? Thank you. If you've been there then you must know it.

[@H1kari_1]

KZbin: "Wanna see a beautiful breathtaking swarm of butterflies? Me: "Yes" KZbin: "Let me compress this brutally first so you can't actually recognize anything." Me: "Hol up".

[@DjinnsĘnigma]

The more tiny detail per frame, the more a video has to be compressed on KZbin. Unfortunately that's just how KZbin works, and the small camera wouldn't be able to do anything above 4k to help ensure higher fidelity.

[@TheDsRequiem]

I could see it just fine. Something wrong with your eyes?

[@DjinnsĘnigma]

@@TheDsRequiem you on a monitor or mobile?

[@runningwithSaul]

@@DjinnsĘnigma I'm on mobile and it's definitely compressed pixelated at 720p

[@CorporateShill]

s1b There’s mobile phones with way better screens than 720 p

[@JVC-777]

This event happens in Michuacan Mexico every year it's a beautiful spectacular event, from Mexico to the world we love....

[@Toomuchbullshitt]

Ikr. Many other birds winter there too.

[@arabia11mea]

when? I would love to witness this

[@robertocoria5575]

Angangueo Michoacan Mexico to be exact!

[@poulomi__hari]

That certainly goes up to my bucket list....

[@debbietheduck5389]

Yes that's cool, but where can I buy the hummingbird drone.

[@slamacatgt4296]

@@whisperingwhiskerss4877 that's not even funny that's offensive.

[@icyphine8593]

@@slamacatgt4296 everyone has their own sense on humor chill the fuck out

[@slamacatgt4296]

@Zeus Boo coming from a guy who sounded like who used 1 pack of ecstasy.

[@slamacatgt4296]

@Zeus Boo coming from a guy who's grammar is wrong as shit.

[@aydenharper1085]

Slamacat GT y so mad?

[@justaregularuser79]

And who says fairytales don't exist? Breathtaking.

[@tonuahmed4227]

INHALES.....You'r breathe taking

[@horserose17]

FAIRY TAILS R FROM SATAN WAKE UP

[@SK-ch7ik]

@@horserose17 get out, let us admire the butterflies

[@larcovilia8792]

@@horserose17 you sound like you're the one who got hypnotized by satan instead, i like that idea.

[@SK-ch7ik]

@Kelly SHOWELL we all know that. The comment wasnt serious, everybody knows that dont exist

[@noomwa]

Don't die until you've witnessed the monarchs annual journey to and from. I've had the privilege of seeing this flight twice in my lifetime.... simply magical.

[@noomwa]

@MarinePreacher American, first time I saw it up in the Idyllwild Mountains, CA and the second time was near Redding CA, in the hills. They migrate between Canada and Mexico so we are blessed in USA, but it's like a dream. Seriously...lik...all of a sudden they're everywhere and then no where.

[@claudiasiefer8495]

@MarinePreacher American The Monarch butterflies end their 2,800 mile migration in Michoacan (Land of the Fisherman) MX. My friend has a wonderful hotel there in Morelia. Casona Rosa Monarch Butterfly Tour, Morelia Contact. 1-800-593-6259.

[@Falafelzebub]

A much smaller swarm winters in Pacific Grove, California.

[@free2bwild913]

Claudia Siefer is there a website for more information? The monarch history is fascinating, I would be blessed to witness this.

[@mrbear1302]

I haven't seen monarch butterflies in 30 years. I used to see them in Oregon but not anymore. I only saw 3 yellow butterflies last year.....pretty sad!

[@seattlegrrlie]

I was driving through West Texas when I found myself in the middle of a monarch butterfly swarm. I pulled over and it was huge and beautiful. Also left this iridescent film on my windshield. So cool

[@ZeeJBC]

Who else wishes we could get a 10 hour version of this?

[@dave1986R]

This is one act of nature that blows me away how those butterflies gather in that one little place in Mexico year after year. It’s amazing to see them all sleeping in those trees. But I will admit that hummingbird camera drone was pretty hilarious.

[@lorijones3891]

If that hummingbird drone was for sale, it would fly off the shelves.

[@MrSlanderer]

Lori Jones That’s literally a tagline for drone ads.

[@smilesfordays]

Oof. I’m so excited to buy one my heart is racing like a... oh

[@tinaa2677]

Hahaha!! You clever little bird. 😉

[@brendagirard3263]

😂😂😂😂

[@alch3mIx]

I'll see you through the door

[@walteracevedo5105]

You wouldn't believe your eyes, if 10 million butterflies.

[@noela.9843]

Butterfly City

[@mpm5222]

Yasss

[@fajaradi1223]

Unfortunately, it appears as an 10 million scrambled pixels

[@mrkali5883]

Nice

[@missyb9438]

If 10 million butterflies....what?🤷🏼‍♀️

[@capicuaaa]

I just love Nature on PBS. This clip, in particular, is ethereally beautiful... Just magnificent and very touching. We must protect monarch butterflies at all costs. This planet is still marvellous. Let's make sure these remaining miracles of Nature don't die out.

[@SheCriesRed]

It's so beautiful it made me tear up a little... Tears of joy, one day hopefully I'll see the monarch butterfly migration in person.

[@nostalgiclad19]

Same

[@Mexicano1768]

me to, go to Michoacán, México. Theres billions over there in November! ❤️🇲🇽

[@Zsagii]

Mine hatch next week… from coastal Texas. hopefully they will make their migration to Mexico by November

[@elizabethrodriguez9544]

As someone who raises monarchs from egg to chrysalide, it's awesome to see what we're contributing to!

[@theorgelmeisterakathesoapm8589]

How could somebody give something so beautiful a thumbs down, especially in such a sad time?!?! This video is SO uplifting!

people that want to watch the world burn

[@xyzzyx573]

RedShadow sermalo

[@sumedh17]

Perhaps they expected a dragon to hatch out from one of eggs?

[@ViniciusVetor]

Because the drone seems fake.

[@thoughtlesskills]

@@ViniciusVetor have to agree. In most if not all of the shots the drone has got to be on a stick, the motion is so unnatural. Still an amazing video, not sure if its worthy of a dislike though.

[@fredsmith7885]

I have been to this forest on the Michoacan and Estado de Mexico border. I couldn't get too close because the butterflies are so fiercely protected. But I saw enough to be awe struck and humbled. That area can have freak harsh winters from time to time. The Mexican government generously hauled heaters to the monarch area and essentially heated the forest to insure that they wouldn't die in the many millions. Sadly, breathing acts of kindness and thoughtful stewardship of the natural world doesn't have what it takes to get on mainstream media. Viva Mexico!

[@beckyburtis9977]

Thank you so much for sharing your fascinating post. How inspiring to think of any government hauling in heaters for the butterflies. Viva Mexico indeed!

[@oldman2477]

Spy Bird: T-Pose Butterflies: I'ma head out.

[@lauriebennett6257]

Beautiful! Unfortunately, I haven't even seen a Monarch butterfly since I was in my 20's and I'm 56 now. We just mistreat and kill everything around us, don't we? How terribly sad.

[@christinemott2878]

i cried too

[@hello-up1fo]

We have a ton of milkweed planted in our yard (monarch’s may their eggs on there) so we see probably around 10 each year. We used to even hand raise them but we stopped.

[@lauriebennett6257]

@Bambi Palmer No, no pesticides or chemicals of any kind.

[@Mothlord69]

This is beautiful but I couldn't stop laughing at the hummingbird drone

[@irenahadziomerovic3689]

Exactly!!! I came here to seek confirmation that I'm not crazy because I just laughed so hard that I teared up. 'Nothing to see here, I'm just a regular humming bird OBVIOUSLY bzzzzzzzz...'

[@adrianamorales1702]

Beautiful Monarch butterfly migration. Interesting spy humming bird. This done is doing a great job. Congratulations!!!

[@marischwab3597]

When I was a kid in the 70’s, u would see many, now your lucky to see 1

[@SimoneVPoise]

@Bambi Palmer In our garden we have a patch of land we let all kinds of weeds grow, our vegetable / fruit garden has a woodwall ( shrubs and trees ) surrounding it, the garden itself is english cottage style, so a few clusters of plants and nature can fill in the rest of the space. It works pretty well since we have alot of fruit every year

[@ethanwaber7197]

2:04 I'm sure this looked great on the original video but compression just killed this scene on YT.

[@ViniciusVetor]

Or the CGI will be more evident.

[@atlas8827]

@@ViniciusVetor what cgi?

[@ViniciusVetor]

@@atlas8827 the scene after in slo-mo represents much better the real density of Butterflys. Why they didn't captured the most dense swarm in slow motion to preserve fidelity even with video compression? Answer: Because compression together with fast moving helps to hide a bad CGI.

[@atlas8827]

@@ViniciusVetor that's your evidence? lol ok

[@ViniciusVetor]

​@@atlas8827 after the drone-on-a-stick, anything could be fake. Otherwise, why do you think that it's real?

[@nakulsri242]

The humming Bird propeller has a mesh, how thoughtful.

[@koolkids56]

These trees are being cut down by farmers to make more room for avocados and it's tragic. People have been shot defending these butterflies.

[@irenedavo3768]

Elias Bernal hello

[@goforgold7082]

Man again. Destroying whatever he touches. Greedy species. Time to start living out the " kind" in "mankind"

[@NIHIL_EGO]

@@goforgold7082 All species are greedy. Our hunger is 100% natural.

[@SimoneVPoise]

Apparently they have never heard about the butterfly effect..

[@Pfromm007]

@@NIHIL_EGO Not quite correct. All species have an innate desire for survival, if that's what you call greed (not scientifically correct however.)

[@nobleroman5601]

I never seen anything like this in my life , absolutely beautiful . Thank you so very much for sharing this video with us all.

[@RoyalistKev]

Nature reveals its intentions, joys, and pains, through its creatures.

[@annemarie8483]

This should win photography awards. Beautiful is an understatement.

[@AnnaHans88]

No matter how many times they reiterate, "THE DRONE IS HARMLESS" someone somewhere probably still thinks this is animal abuse.

[@Kookie-zv4bu]

just saw someone in the replies complaining about it

[@fajaradi1223]

A righteousness at it's best

[@MitoMitoDraw]

yeah. they should take a medical examination to each and every butterflies if they created any psychological damage out of fear..

[@nawangwulan1714]

Who are they? Or where? Could you mention their names?

[@kianbautista1016]

Nah someone somewhere probably said, “You used a taxidermy humming bird as a drone, you monster!”

[@SalvationinCHRISTalone888]

The hummingbird should be the highlight here......BEAUTIFUL.

[@charlescharter6450]

I have witnessed the monarch butterfly migration once while camping at Pismo Beach, California. It was an amazing experience. We had to watch our steps because they were all over the ground too.

[@alelola]

This is set in Michoacán, Mexico… it’s a BEYOND wonder of Mother Nature that gifts us mammals. It’s increíble!

[@Skele_bopa]

I honestly would want to have these butterflies as a living wallpaper 🦋 It's sort of satisfying to watch

[@flightydancer]

Spy hummingbird really look cute. Wow, the butterflies look like leaves until they start moving and flying.

[@elifnurnergiz3184]

This is one of the most beautiful, stunning things I've ever seen.

[@josephhagood2339]

And no one worries about hummingbird size drones with surveillance cameras

[@PHILLRUSS71]

They make much smaller ones than that Think honeybee size

[@andythomas4998]

Nano technology...

[@user-bruv]

Shhhh, we must not let them know...

[@marc_frank]

small drones are a horrible option for surveillance

[@josephhagood2339]

@@marc_frank did it work...

[@adotintheshark4848]

One butterfly to another, "You know Charles, I could swear that's an electric hummingbird"

[@shivi248]

Breathtaking... can't describe in words how beautiful this is

[@ravioli2389]

Whoever thought about the humming bird drone......needs a raise right now.......that was so amazing !!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@lexilarrosa3694]

I was like ”Why does that hummingbird look so weird?” and then I realized that it's fake 💀

[@healthyshop77]

Lol same

[@jonalkr3487]

Same here 😆🤦‍♂️...I was like how can it fly without moving it's wings 😂

[@treesarae]

Ha ha.. I was thinking oh what a pretty interesting hummingbird and then I thought well they must have this in slow motion he's not moving his wings.. maybe I need reading glasses

[@andreavendlenepereira7200]

Yes 😂 😂

[@moon-oj3gf]

I didn't even realise it was fake until you pointed it out 😭😭🤡

[@philippefutureboy7348]

Alternate title: KZbin’s compression algorithm fights with Monarchs

[@MiguelAngel-dm9hx]

Philippe Futureboy I saw that video too!!

[@HOLLAHfoDOLLAH]

Last summer here in Los Angeles there was a great butterfly migration that lasted a week. To just be in a big city and see a migration like that was very special. It was also very sad when you're driving and butterflies are just risking it all.

[@dailybread7687]

When I was growing up my Dad and I would watch shows like this. Till this day I still do. Nature is mind blowing

[@pearlisn]

The humming bird drone is adorable.

[@bropoke6799]

I absolutely love butterflies and caterpillars. I have one tattoo of a butterfly so far but I'm planning on getting caterpillars tattooed on my collarbones soon. I've always wanted a full back tattoo that's one piece of art and I think the Monarch Migration would be such a lovely spectacle. I really hope I get to see them in person someday. They truly inspire me and I'm constantly in awe of how beautiful and fascinating they are

[@orphanedsignal]

that was AMAZING!!! thanks for all the fragile, visceral beauty!!

[@digitalmagick]

I love how the mood is decided entirely by the audio. Swap out the narration and "beauty" music, for those x-files plucked muted strings (that always signify insect attacks) and watch the very same footage (with the very same color grading) suddenly give you chills and creepy crawly feelings.

[@Salahuddin-xi4jv]

It's all fun and games until the butterflies gives "are you a bird" recaptcha test

[@larrygaroth9773]

NOOOOOOOO

[@lisajade8920]

Butterflys: ay yo what's popping? Hummingbird spy: don't mind me just watching

[@weathergenerator]

Stunning spectacle captured brilliantly with equally stunning cameras designed to look like a humming bird and fly without damaging these fragile creatures.

[@blazbohinc4964]

2:03 KZbin compression algorithm: aight lemme make sum cubes now mkay?

[@naturelover1976]

It’s amazing both Monarch butterflies and Humming bird spy cam. cool!

[@theadventuresofchopperandp283]

Seeing all of them flying in person is just mesmerizing! They come to Pismo beach every year, and return to the same butterfly grove their parents were the year before. It is amazing to me how these maps are passed on to the next generation.

[@jackieayala9860]

It’s a beautiful place that I’ll keep in my mind for the rest of my life! Michoacán México 😍♥️🥰😘 te extraño!

[@vickikgibson9470]

I soooo miss seeing these butterflies...they have not been here for years now. When I was growing up, I would see dozens every summer in Alberta, now, i have not seen any. We are trying to grow the mildweed again, and hopefully, some will return to feed and encourage others to come the next year...hopefully. It's a long hard journey to just get here for them. 4 generations worth!

[@chananahar992]

we were there in Mexico. video does not give it justice! they were absolutely wonderful! 1 landed on my shoulder. it was so enchanting! 😍 but the bus ride up there was scary! a tiny winding road, no guardrails.... 😲

[@SEOULOVA]

It looks like animation.. like a fantasy..can't believe such place exists 💕

[@FelixHelixihare]

That hummingbird's t-pose is godly.

[@edevangelista5850]

That slow mo effect captured is mesmerising 🥰

[@justagirl1091]

*all the butterflies going to fly,feels like you're in the disney movie*

[@EM-mw2qr]

There is nothing that man can create that can even come close to the beauty of nature.

[@extinct8208]

This is what social distancing looks like in america. Edit: Oh the irony guys the irony haha!

[@FlightData101]

And no one was wearing a mask, not even that hummingbird!

[@erikhaack4123]

Jajajajajaja

[@uglyhorseE]

@@erikhaack4123 Kekekekeke

[@leginnigel3506]

hahhahhaha made my day

[@leginnigel3506]

Americans are social butterflies

[@ryon1987]

i couldn't stop myself smiling while watching this.. it's so amazing...

[@whatsinaname6462]

Same here 😊🙌🏼

[@suzannechalpin6516]

Back in the 1970's, while attending UT/Austin, my boyfriend and I were canoeing on one of the rivers in central Texas when we came across thousands upon thousands of butterflies nesting in the trees along their southern migration route. It was an ethereal experience, magical in every way. To witness such a natural phenomenon, was simply out of this world. I shall never forget the awe we experienced. Such a natural wonder. Our mother earth and her living things are indeed exquisite.

[@jimallen9442]

So beautiful there have never been words made to describe it.

[@H0SANNA]

Butterfly: (sees a hummingbird) Also butterfly: I’ll land on it’s wings

[@smilingface2006]

Butterfly: (sees *drone) Also butterfly: I'll land on it's *fake wings. You ain't got me hoomans.

[@ramaraocheepi7847]

Awesome capturing , kudos to passion captors who highlighted the grandeur of mighty nature. Coverage appreciated.

[@101m4n]

So youtube, how much are you going to compress this? KZbin: yes

[@GewelReal]

@The Shitstorm Starter still KZbin's compression plays a huge role here

[@GewelReal]

@The Shitstorm Starter we are talking about the butterflies flying part

[@chilib4325]

The Shitstorm Starter it’s definitely KZbin. The music video for a song I like has several “crowded” scenes. The dancers are edited to look like there are dozens of duplicates. Those parts look really pixelated and shoddy, whereas other scenes look perfectly fine despite heavy editing effects. In general, the camera from the drone is fine. It’s just scenes where all the butterflies are _moving_ that see a drop in quality. The music video I was talking about is _IDOL_ by bts. Check it if you don’t believe me.

[@GewelReal]

Ok, time to ignore this idiot

[@101m4n]

Me: posts meme Everyone: goes insane

[@terridrohan4085]

I took one milkweed pod from the edge of a cornfield 10 years ago. I planted the whole pod in a sunny spot in my backyard. By June I had three plants growing. I saw no Monarchs that first summer. Summer #2 I had 20 plants come up! I saw many Monarchs all summer. There were four cocoons attached to the decking rail next to the milkweed plants. And every year since we have added to the Monarch population in Summit County, Ohio! This year, that corner of my yard also included a robin’s nest that was home to THREE batches of baby robins! I LOVE my backyard sanctuary and hope to expand it next year. I’m researching how to better attract hummingbirds.

[@elithegreat6463]

Every time I see a Monarch, in my yard I say it’s probably one of our loved ones we lost visiting, or one of our lost Pets. Cause frankly, they can do what they want, and if they want to visit as a Monarch Butterfly, they can. ❤️👍😇

[@DensiBensi]

Spy hummingbird: *Spying* Camera man: Interesting.

[@delmaquezada6733]

What a wonderful invention. Of course man can't beat gods creation. But that bird camera is wonderful. Thank you for sharing your video. Amazing ❤❤❤

[@Mochi-pk2vc]

Nobody: Robot Hummingbird: 🐦 --🧄-- 🌪 ⚡️ ⚡️ T - P O S E

[@zulmagonzalez2868]

So beautiful! I would love to see that breathtaking event in person.

[@edwconr]

The hummingbird camera is wonderful, especially as it is safe for the butterflies and does it's 'never seen before' job. Thanks for posting.

[@fireanimations3579]

This is absolutely beautiful I would love to just stand in the middle of it and watch from the ground it would feel absolutely magical✨🦋

[@arsolano90]

Magnificent! I really liked the slo-mo at the end 🥰

[@rashmibelur]

Mariposa Monarca in México… Awesome experience with these monarch butterflies

[@amairplanebrrrpppptttttt9094]

It's like straight out of a fairytale, just add a singing princess in the middle of that and voíla, you have created a kid's movie

[@TheTerrainWizard]

Who else wants hummingbird drone with a camera in it now?

[@TheFireline]

DIY

[@waitasecond...]

I know this is about the half a billion amazing butterflies but the fake hummingbird is just so cute! Way to go, spy!

[@1234gatito01]

Uno de lo lugares más increíbles para poder apreciarla, solo no las molesten, no dejen basura, no hagan ruido, es un lugar de tranquilidad para ellas.

[@ttchang9]

Amazing! Dormant to wakening! The wings in slow motion! Breathtaking!

[@magic_shop4144]

No matter how many times I see this, it's sti breathtaking ❤️