October's Final Glory | Bird Nerd Diaries

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Check out my Etsy Shop :) www.etsy.com/ca/shop/LesleyTheBirdNerd?ref=seller-platform-mcnav This video was supposed to be up last night but due to an internet outage, I couldn't. Enjoy :)

[@SW13333]

Lesley - Your pictures are so beautiful on your Etsy site including ones that have sayings on them. If you can, mention the bird's name (if you know who it is). We can identify with that in more ways than one :) - Stephanie

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

@@SW13333 will do ☺ thanks so much

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

@Matthew Alkman Sony rx 10 m3

[@fritomatt4329]

Who else is loving these bird story’s? I know I am! Thanks for the upload Lesley!

[@rryn]

Me too!

[@SW13333]

Always!👍

[@matthewcon]

Whenever someone asked "why do you like birds so much?" I always tell them about you, Lesley. Your passion for birds is unlike anyone I know.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

No way! That is so awesome and so nice of you to mention me too. Thanks very much :)

[@micahbirdlover8152]

blue and sweet girl are cute together 😍

[@sassiebrat]

Two little chickadees flew into your heart, never to fly away!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Aww that is such a sweet way to look at it. Thank you :)

[@sassiebrat]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd...Warm you're welcome!

[@cherigreen4471]

@@sassiebrat What a beautiful thing to say! Love your thoughts!

[@micahbirdlover8152]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd I saw tufted titmouse today great experience ever 😊☝️

[@micahbirdlover8152]

@@sassiebrat yesterday I saw cerder waxings great experience ever 😊

[@russelder9743]

Lesley-----you sound a little better then last video. I felt so sorry about Tiny. A few years ago I had a chipmunk that we fed at out backdoor and my Golden Retriever thought it was his playmate. We fed him peanuts and water for a year and a half ( except hibernation at winter)going into our second year of peanuts and drink at the backdoor we found him dead.........I am not ashamed to say I cried and felt like I dont want to get close to nature anymore. Well you know how that goes.......I am trying to get close to my chipmunks again and my birds are like my children....guess I am a little crazy...........hang in there the good times are worth it.....thanks for sharing

[@thinkabout288]

GOOD CRAZY 🐿🐿🐿🌻🌼🌹🏵💐🌸

[@lorelei7754]

Awe! I feel for you! I also feed a few chipmunks along with my birds! I just love them all so much!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

I totally get you. I would have been sad too. I'm so glad it hasn't kept you from feeding the birds and enjoying them. ❤

[@SW13333]

Those like Lesley and a few of us feel the same way you do - we always return.

[@lyndagrandmason4392]

Lesley, Thank You 😊 ~ your stories always warm my heart, leaving me feeling happily content & peaceful. thanks so much for who you are, what you do, & for sharing your gifts of connection with your beautiful birds in your beautiful part of this world 🐦

[@5flower4]

Lesley, thank you for sharing your love of the birds. It's such a pleasure to watch you with your birds.

[@camillefulton7709]

OH LESLEY I UNDERSTAND YOUR SADNESS. I WOULD FRET FOR THE MISSING BIRD TOO. BUT AS YOU SAID "NATURE" IT HAS ITS RULES. BLUE FEELS HE OWNS YOU, HOW BEAUTIFUL. KEEP ON LOVING THEM, THEY LOVE YOU TOO. YOU ARE SO BLESSED TO HAVE THEM NEAR AND TO HAVE THEM EAT FROM YOUR HAND, AND TRUST TO HIDE SEED IN YOUR JACKET. PRETTY CLOSE TO HEAVEN. CAMILLE AUSTRALIA. 😘 🐦

[@diandra016]

Lesley so happy to hear from you again!🌛 I cried for two days from your last video. It's really hard when you lose your best friend and especially a bird. I still really don't believe peanut would eat a chickadee. Seriously? But It's not even listed as part of their diet anywhere. I'm confused. This video and the last video definitely keeps showing a large hawk wing several times, so I would take a closer look. I mean it doesn't matter really because its nature, but still. Find out the truth. On another note, a hawk came to my yard yesterday looking for a bird to eat. My mockingbird was outside next to me and I stood in the cold with him to ensure he was safe. He's my everything and I'm not sure how I could handle if anything happened to him. He's my piece of heaven. Enjoy every minute you have with the birds. Nature is beautiful, but also cruel. In the end all you get to keep are the memories. I totally relate that one special bird is the first thing that you think of when you step outside. It will take time to heal. Hugs and best wishes from Boston. 😘😭🐦

[@stevep5408]

I have always thought I could hear the crows talk, but I was just too dumb to understand them!

[@cmaugle]

You're right about birds imitating one another. I have two parrots who don't even like each other, but they do copy what the other is doing all the time. If one starts eating, the other will do the same. At night when they go to sleep, they both grind their beaks at the same time for about 10 minutes, it's pretty funny.

[@tjtampa214]

I think you said it was 🐦Lentil that tucked away some seeds in your jacket sleeves. 🌷 How sweet to think of saving some for YOU too! Sad to lose one you love.

[@itsokaytobeclownpilled5937]

Juncos attack the Chickadees where I live. I have a flock of approx 100 crows in my neighborhood. It’s impressive when the crows and a sea gull go after the red hawks and other predator birds.

[@HamRadio200]

I smile each time I watch one of your videos. Something about it just makes me want to go try to get the birds in my yard to eat out of my hand now. Keep up the good work.

[@benhatto]

I hope some more chickadees come in spring! They have big shoes to fill from Tiny and Tim though.

[@msgambate88]

I just found this channel and have been bingeing all day - so now I am in a zen/peace mode.... thank you Lesley!!! You are so lucky to live so close to nature....

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Aww awesome :) Glad you are enjoying!

[@BramSLI1]

What an amazing video! These birds are so cute and adorable! I'm glad to see you doing better after the heartbreak of losing your friends Tiny and Tim. They'll always be with you. Thanks for another wonderful video, Lesley!

[@mariacyou9265]

I cannot thank you enough for sharing your fascinating stories. Your love for nature is heartwarming and inspirational. Best regards from 🇨🇦

[@KarlBunker]

I love these Bird Story videos more than I can say.

[@locksbog4270]

Super enjoyable LBN production!!! Thanks Nerd 👍👍👍😃

[@Wendygirljp]

I like your style, young lady! It is heart-warming to see there are kind and caring people who love nature's people, whether it be birds, squirrels, chipmunks, and other people in life.

[@9798angel]

Nerd - never apologize for having compassion, period. We all must eat and Peanut would not have seen "Tiny" as our sweet little strong hearted Tiny it was "Food" and agree no reason to blame an animal for doing what it's instincts to survive are. Caring for the tiny projects the way you would the giants....the difference only being the passion. You do you, love, heal and live for you. Your person shows is your work and I am great full to be able to look into your world a little and vicariously through you! For that thank you and keep doing you!! I am SO SORRY about Tiny you can hear it in your voice in the videos that she was "extra" special to you :) You work is absolutly stunning as your passion emminates from all aspects you touch. I am a raptor lover but any flyers seem to spark my interest now....to fly, how amazing.....BLUE my personal fav! :) Kiwi playing king of the castle tho LOL all puffed up in victory HAHA

[@bertabl]

I love these journal videos! Keep them coming !

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Lovely video Lesley! Thanks for sharing it with us.👍😎JP

[@janicemiersma9561]

Just discovered your videos. Thank you so much. They are absolutely delightful. Appreciated your comments about Peanut doing what gray jays do and not "hating" him for it, as well as embracing November and winter. It's wonderful to be able to be outdoors and enjoy the beauty of creation any time!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thanks so much, Janice :) Glad you enjoyed it

[@determineddi2044]

Yes, we have to deal with the sadness of nature. I've discovered "my" woodpecker has a missing tail. That's why he hops around and can't fly. Every day I look for him in the yard or by the neighbor's fence. She has a lot of bushes and tangled shrubs so I hope he does okay till (the other bird experts have assured me) his tail grows back. I also like the bluejays but my heart belongs to my red bellied woodpecker. Thanks for another sweet video. You're my inspiration.

[@gailtalley8037]

Aww Absolutely AWESOME, you and your birds. I would be jealous if I wasn't skittish about bird's flying about my head. I LOVE what you do keep up the exceptional job.

[@diannadiatz1140]

Dear Leslie, I haven't watched your previous video yet, but I wanted to express my sympathy for you on the loss of your dear little bird friend. There are no words adequate to comfort your heart. But know this, the Spirit of this bird is still very much alive! You may find it healing to write him a letter telling him how much his friendship meant to you. You may also want to try the homeopathic Bach Flower, "Rescue Remedy," to help ease the stress of this loss. Ask your friend to come to you in your dreams. When I watch your videos, I usually share them on at least one of my boards on Pinterest. These are, "Fabulous Birds," "Blue Jays - Brazen and Beautiful," and 'Goldfinches - Symbols of Joy." You are the living representation of Dr. Doolittle. I always feel Nature's creatures understand us far better than we understand them. Their intelligence and intuitive abilities are so amazing. Thank you for your kind, thoughtful, informative and wonderful videos! Best wishes for all your nature encounters, good health, prosperity and joy! Dianna

[@wallykaspars9700]

This is an excellent video, such great shots of beautiful birds, the surroundings, and your thoughtful narrative. Watching this was a pleasure. In those birds you have some of the best friends possible. You're very lucky. Thanks for sharing this episode.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you very much, Wally. :) I love those birds so much, the happiness they bring is priceless.

[@creatorwise]

Thanks, Lesley, for another edition of heartwarming bird stories! I'm so sorry for your loss :( I must confess I have been so jealous of your red-breasted nuthatches, because I hadn't seen any here in southern Indiana for years. UNTIL a few days ago they came back!!! They dart in so quickly to grab a sunflower seed and immediately they're gone. I had forgotten they are a little smaller than the white-breasted nuthatch. My Stan Tekiela Field Guide says they are irruptive and move around the state to find food; common during some winters and scarce during others. So that explains it. I'm so happy to have them back! Keep up the great work!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Hey thanks so much. That is wonderful news that you have red- breasted nuthatches this year. They are so cute to watch. Enjoy them as much as you can :) so many people have been telling me how happy they are to be seeing them again this year. Sweet little birds

[@creatorwise]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd Lesley, you will not believe! I ALMOST fed one of your darling little red-breasted nuthatches today! As I was filling the sunflower seed feeder one landed on the shepherd's hook 2 feet away, and then darted down to grab a seed and was gone. It took my breath away! I immediately thought, "Lesley! This bird knows Lesley!" So I grabbed a handful of seeds, tried to hold my hand exactly like you; after 2 tries, it landed on the shepherd's hook about 6 inches from my hand, gave the sweetest little chirps, but bypassed me for the feeder! I moved my hand closer but no luck. Will try again tomorrow. The white-breasted were also coming in, flying under my outstretched arm. Any pointers for getting started? I know you are truly a "bird whisperer," but do you actually whisper, and if so, what? Is it your cologne? I'll try it. Lol. I know you have said they helped you through a healing process, and I certainly meet that criteria, having lost my wife a few months ago. Maybe this too is being orchestrated from above, like my little Carolina Wrens that soothed my broken heart :)

[@richardbondy9199]

You have so many feathered friends; I'm sorry about Tiny also...Love birds so much; Corvids, and Starlings due to their social behaviour. Thank you so much Lesley, and may nature bless you!

[@michellemurphy658]

I feel so lucky to have your web sight. My wifes Jays used to follow her to work when she walked about a mile. On grocery day the Jays,Tits,squirrels,etc. would all be waiting or new seed and peanuts.

[@carmenanderson38]

I just found your channel and I LOVE it! I love birds and you have such a neat relationship with them. Such beautiful footage!

[@matthewharvey4604]

I love your videos Lesley!!’ Never stop making them!

[@debrabiderman4275]

It could be a Sparrow hawk! Nature is not nice! Peanut is!

[@sickly_b]

thank you for your beautiful videos - they provide a kind of meditation x

[@marybirder5663]

If we love and respect birds, we need to respect and acknowledge all parts of them, even their predation behavior. When we become part of their world, we'll begin to witness real, raw nature. It's the circle of life when the Jays are preyed upon by the raptors, and so it goes.

[@jesusfeathers3477]

Glad to hear that you're feeling a little better, despite losing Tiny and Tim. And with the knowledge that it was possibly Peanut and you're still treating him as a friend is very admirable, not enough people these days have that kind of attitude when it comes to the trials life hands us. I personally don't think it was him, it doesn't make sense that he would go after her when he has all the seeds you give them and grubs available. It was nice to see the jays again in all their comical mischief, thanks you for letting us into your adventures with the birds Lesley ^v^

[@holycow8143]

Love the beautiful land you live in. Love your birds.

[@lacecarter2689]

I just discovered these vids. I love them, thank you and great job! Do you ever see the jays mimicking noises and other sounds? I have some in my yard that mimic the squeak of my window and my version of their call. The window freaked me out as I was in other room thinking someone was trying to get in my house. Lol. But I laughed as I saw the Jay in my Burch looking at me repeating it. The jays also mimic the red shouldered hawk that goes by sometimes to scare birds away from the peanuts I think. That's when I know to open the window and throw out sunflower seeds and peanuts. When I hear squeak squeak and soft noises. I have some Cardinals too. I know I'm a food source but I notice they come over to the highest bush in front of the window to almost be eye to eye with me and make quiet noises while looking at me. Red doesn't always want food right away and seems to get happy and excited. They brought their family last year. I was overjoyed. Mother red seemed a lil iffy and understandably protective but then was ok over time as the two babies got bigger and could feed themselves. So cute.

[@cherigreen4471]

Your video work is stunning! You should get an award for your mini documentaries! I so enjoy your work! XO

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Aww that is so sweet of you to say :)

[@sherrieoneillthompson7061]

I so understand. I understand the point. About Peanut. I am coming to love your birds.. I wish I could have done what you are doing. Introduced Pippi and her first two daughters. Petra and Petrie. Smeagol aka Gollum on a bad behavior day. And I raised him. I wondered many times if I was the only person taking to birds. No one owned me more than Pippi though. For 14 years. So lucky to have known her.

[@organtunes]

Such a great video with which to end the autumn season. I'm so glad you sounded better this time, Lesley. I was concerned about you, as was many others, after your last one with the loss of Tiny & Tim. You're right in that we cannot dislike or disown any of our other bird buddies 'IF' they were to attack another bird for a meal. Like someone mentioned below, as well fed as your gang of feathered friends are, I would be hard pressed to think one of them was at fault. Several years ago while our family was eating dinner, we looked outside our kitchen window only to spot one of our Scrub Jays stop in a Juniper bush & quickly devour 2 hatching Hummer Babies. Gone in an instant! Yes we were upset but we all moved on. My son who is 49, is the Sr. Aviculturist at the New Orleans Audubon Aquarium in the Penguin exhibit. My hubby & I still feed our Scrub Jays on a daily basis as they fly & sit on our hands for their peanuts. There's an instinct built into or feathered friends, & unlike humans, they don't kill for no reason or just for the joy of it. I cannot imagine a world without birds. Please take care of yourself & once again, thank you for sharing this fabulous video. We birders love your work & look forward to your next video. Blessings always! ♥

[@MzChelxoxo]

You definitely changed my view on corvids!! Thank you!! I have a peanut feeder in my backyard now, but the corvids haven’t touched it... yet.

[@SW13333]

Lesley - Another great video with beautiful birds and colors.👍👍👍 I was worried about you and each time you are feeding the birds, you will continue to think of Tiny and Tim. I doubt Peanut attacked her. If she was on the ground, could it have been a snake or other ground dwellers that were there - staying very still - and she landed in just the right spot for it. I'm glad you continue to take your walks and visit with the birds. If you were missing, I'm sure Blue would fly to your house and rap tap tap on your roof or windows :) You could make postcards or holiday/event cards from many of the parts on this video with all of the different birds - just a thought.- Stephanie

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thanks a big bunch, Stephanie. I do think of Tiny and Tim a lot when I'm out there. You are right it very well have been another animal that attacked her. We have strikes and weasels, no snakes though. Thanks for the suggestion of postcards and things like that. I have a lot too look into. Right now I'm working on getting a design done that I can use on merchandise. Hoping to have that soon ☺

[@SW13333]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd - You may eventually need someone to help you - your business could become HUGE :) I know you have to be super busy - looking for birds, filming/recording them, doing research, your Etsy site (I'm sure there's more). - Stephanie

[@dawnpiper5883]

Sometimes it's hard but no matter how close we get to nature the wildness in them will always win and that's exactly how it should be

[@CharismaticPlanet3822]

Super Video. These are amazing birds. super sharing.

[@perfectmartini1]

Lesley, thank you for your thoughts on the nature of things. I often struggle with this too. I wonder when the occasional hawk swoops into my yard where I have a few hanging feeders. I worry that I am making the smaller birds easy prey. I am not sure what the correct thing to do is. But, I do know, the birds seem to appreciate the seeds especially in winter.

[@chihuahuabulldog]

What cute tiny cones on the tree at the first of the video. I understand how bigger birds and animals prey on smaller ones. It hurts, but that's just the way nature is. I had a Chihuahua that I got at 10 weeks old. I was always very careful to be with her in the yard so a large Hawk or other bird would not take her. If that had happened, I would have been very upset, but would not hate the bird for doing what it needed to do to live. I'm very happy it did NOT happen. How neat that you can play with Hatch and Maggie like you do! I love that Blue follows you home. How very sweet, or greedy. ;-) Sweet Lentil hiding seeds.

[@digitaldruglord6888]

YOU LIVE THE REAL LIFE VERSION, OF A DISNEY CHARACTER. A DISNEY CHARACTER WHO TALKS TO THE ANIMALS......

[@gary19531953]

really enjoying the longer videos

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thanks Gary Good to know :)

[@suzannepoulin6513]

Another wonderful video. 😍 Thank you for all you do. ❤

[@thinkabout288]

we really look forward to your beautiful videos thank you 🌲❄👍✔🥇🕊🦅🦉🦆🐤 ☮

[@nancylattie4171]

Love these videos. Thank you.

[@rockhardlyable]

Thank you for all your effort. It is appreciated.

[@dixieh5555]

So sweet!

[@TomHigginsWx]

How could you hate something named "Peanut". So CUTE!

[@candiejo3869]

Bravo as always Lesley!! I Love watching these Chronicles. ❤️

[@garychynne1377]

beautiful birds and scenes.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you very much!

[@georgepelekoudis]

Nice story. Thanks. Love the relationship you have with the Blue Jays!

[@pointlessopinion611]

Thanx for another entertaining video. Have you ever thought about putting out a little hamburger meat while the ground is covered in snow? I'm sure all would partake, but it would be cool to see how quickly each species took to it.

[@FUXYOOBONERZ]

Love your vids, heard some Jay's in the parking lot the other day and thought of this video.

[@bachatamusica]

Bless your heart!

[@bachatamusica]

I miss my cedar waxwings. I have a big tree that gives berries every June and July, and once it blooms its' very light pink flowers, the berries follow soon after that and the beautiful cedar waxwings come in droves to eat the berries. But once the berries are all gone, so too do the birds. They have been coming to that tree for years now. Thanks for your beautiful videos.

[@andrewlinesjah4538]

Stunning footage ...

[@toddh2410]

Really love your videos! I have a few bird stories myself. You seem very interesting and sweet yourself I sure would like to meet you. I live in Minnesota.

[@flyakadventures8946]

Lesley I was soooo excited to see your upload in my subscription queue this evening. I just love your beloved cast of avian characters and the unique way you share the story about them. I'll say it again, you have such an amazing talent with your great videotography, tone and speed of your voice, and storytelling. You know how to keep us birders eyeballs keenly glued to the TV screen. Your skills are right on or even better than David Attenborough. Just my humble opinion. :) Looking forward to your next video installment. Happy 'HOLIDAYS' Birding!

[@clintwolf4495]

Amazing. You are a poet and a good soul.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you, Clint :)

[@micahbirdlover8152]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd I love Angle 😇🥰 she is Angle

[@i.r.wayright1457]

Lesley, I was checking my bluebird boxes last summer and found a dead male bluebird under a dead male tree swallow. I know they were competing for a nest box but I have two within 100 feet or so and eventually theyhad successful nests in each. One bluebird family and one tree swallow family. So they can co-exist in the same acre if they want to. Ever hear of this?

[@nancysueleske7819]

I have a soft spot for the chickadees. 😌. The Bluejays are beautiful against the golden Tamaracks though!! Lovely video!

[@MegaMindyLou]

Those leaves looked so pretty in that water as you were walking thru. Will you still be able to go out in the cold and check on the birds for the winter? Do they eventually leave for the winter if it gets bad enough? I’m not sure I can go until spring without a new video from you.

[@virgilcaine3291]

Happy video.

[@infinitecanadian]

I like how trees drop apples and nuts on the ground. If they had brains, they would want this to happen. In fact, while humans may seem to be using trees and other plants, just think about it: we're doing their job for them. Farmers plant more seeds, so they do exactly what we want. It's like some sort of conspiracy: while we seem to be using plants, in fact plants are using _us!_

[@tinamariefarmer4419]

soul touching sweetie!😍

[@brkhrt3595]

The violent harmony of nature😥

[@jennyd9543]

Really enjoy your videos. I have a question. Usually chickadees fly to the feeder as soon as I fill it. This morning 5 sat perfectly still in a nearby cedar and didn't come to the feeder until another chickadee from another higher tree came to the feeder. Then all 5 got busy eating. Had the 5 been warned to stay put because of a predator?

[@rryn]

❤

[@Daave12953]

Nice video

[@peterothagoer4154]

Haha don't worry, as a birder myself I understand. Peanut's just doing what he would usually do... Nature can be cruel...

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thanks Peter. I'm so glad that most people understand that it's nature.

[@MrKerry98]

just discovered your site....wonderful video and narration! I, too, love birds but how did you get them to eat out of your hands?

[@clintwolf4495]

I also struggle mightily accepting the fact that animals eat other animals. I know it’s nature, and survival of the fittest, but it still breaks my heart. I hate to see any other creature die or even struggle (even insects). My heart breaks a little whenever I see it. I know Buddhism reminds us that everything is impermanent, which of course is true, but I have a hard time accepting it.

[@AddieDianaC]

i feel exactly the same! i cry when i see birds or other animals wounded, sick, or in pain. i cried for two days when a coyote i fed got run over by traffic and i saw him/her on the other side of the road right across from my house. i can't even kill a fly, honestly. people may think i'm weird, but it's the truth. bless you for caring!

[@clintwolf4495]

Adelaide Diana Carlea, you’re not weird. Life is a beautiful gift for every living creature, and death is a disaster. I understand what would happen if no flies died, etc., leading to extreme overpopulation. Still, I can’t accept any creature struggling, in pain, or dying.

[@SW13333]

@@AddieDianaC - I know what you mean. While driving with my right arm in a sling from a broken elbow, I saw a poor dove against a curb helplessly flapping it's wings. No one stopped or tried to avoid it. I stopped the car, got out and put the dove on the passenger side and took it to the wildlife shelter - they were still open. Sadly the dove didn't make it but I'm glad I gave it a place to pass with less noise and not trying to stay away from traffic. - Stephanie

[@AddieDianaC]

@@SW13333 , you are an angel!!!! bless you!

[@AddieDianaC]

@@clintwolf4495 , you have a great soul and that's what's needed in this world!!! blessings to you!

[@allenpage6761]

sorry for the loss of your friend, most likely a sharpy got her. They are very active during they fall migration and quick as a flash of light. The sharp-shines and Cooper hawks are drawn to the feeders here in the winter. No doubt this activity didn't go un-noticed by a small keen eyed predator.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thanks Allan, there was definitely no hawk around though. I was about 20 feet from where it all occurred and there were around a dozen jays there. No hawk would get past the jays without them going absolutely bonkers.

[@micahbirdlover8152]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd I love fall such great birds I saw

[@momsnoteatingbugs1919]

Magical, as always! It’s so beautiful there; where is it?

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you It's in Newfoundland

[@user-gz2sq9rw2r]

u right 100% nature is nature

[@redwing8128]

What are island are you around are you and are you going to Canada or off the coast of Maine in New England.I love your videos and how you explain what kind of birds these are in from their chirping sounds and everything about him I think it's wonderful and thank you and appreciative

[@benhatto]

She said in a previous video that she lives in Newfoundland.

[@redwing8128]

@@benhatto thank you for getting back with me. I only ask cuz I live in Northern New England and I have Blue Jays also. I have been looking for someone who knows a lot about the Birds up here. Once again thank you. Have a great night

[@maidenchynna2725]

If her foot nail got bad enough, and could easily be fixed by giving it a trim, would you consider capturing and trimming it, even if it meant harming your relationship with her?

[@kirkchase5048]

I wanna do this! So just hold seeds/peanuts in hand???

[@DinosaurKale]

I like these kinds of videos best where you "tell the story" of a bird walk. What kind of video recorder are you using to capture this? Do you mount it on a tripod, or do you just have a very steady hold?

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thanks I use a Sony rx10 m3. I don't have a tripod for this camera yet so I have to try to hold the camera as steady as I can.

[@tylermoulton7294]

What are your thoughts on symbolism like do you ever learn from the symbolic qualities of the birds

[@johnpaul5474]

Beautiful views. You're very lucky to live there, and I'm sure you know that.🎃🎄🐦🐥 The nuthatches we see here in southern New England are different from yours; less colorful. I've heard that moose get drunk eating too many apples. Enjoy the natural world; few things are better for the soul than being out in an environment like that.

[@simtubes]

Your videos are great! What do you use to get such closeups?

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thanks. I use a sony rx 10 M3

[@IlarioSchanzer]

LOVE ♥ LOVE ♥ LOVE ♥ LOVE ♥ LOVE ♥ LOVE ♥

[@batt5779]

For how long did you stand for before the bird came?

[@lyneae3786]

I agreed with your reasoning for not doing anything about the grey jays, but after a while of thinking about it longer, if I were you, I would get a squirt gun, fill it with water, and scare them out of the area. As winter comes and food dwindles, they may very well prey upon your smaller bird friends. Yes, they can go and find food, but encourage them to find it elsewhere. Nothing personal, just they have a better chance of surviving without preying on your little chickadees, than those chickadees have of surviving the winter with the grey jays around. And while Peanut is adorable, you don’t have to squirt him; he may leave on his own when his buddies leave.

[@toddberg3892]

Hmmm.. at 4:32 - did he take any seeds or was he expecting peanuts? 😉 So cool to see Canada Jays- haven't seen them for quite a few years. There used to be six of them here that were very friendly. BTW, can't take my eyes off of the photo at 12:48- maybe the most colors I've seen in a natural picture. Stunning! Thanks for the video!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Yea, it's such a pretty picture. Exploding with color. And yes you got it right on the nail. Blue was not too thrilled about the seeds in my hand, he didn't take any. Peanuts are what he wants hahaha

[@oceanbby1935]

could you do more videos on shore birds?

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

I don't have much on them currently, however, I am hoping to shoot more videos of shorebirds next Spring. So it will be a while before I can but it's definitely something I'm interesting in doing :)

[@oceanbby1935]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd Awesome, it will be worth the wait. I love your videos!

[@MjikThize]

Still sad about Tiny, I've been using a clip of your recording of her raspy call as a notification tone for my wife since you uploaded them to SoundCloud.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Aww. That sweet raspy call of hers. I miss that little chickadee so much. I'm so glad you use that recording as your notification tone. Thank you :)

[@andrewlinesjah4538]

I have taken a few low quality pics in my time , Nothing that would interest anyone , But your footage is Wonderful :)

[@americo9999]

where do blue jays go when it is very cold in winter?

[@SW13333]

I've heard some migrate south to warmer states, others stay and find ways to keep warm. See Lesley's video " How Birds Survive Winter" on 2/28/18. - Stephanie

[@americo9999]

@@SW13333 thanks for the link

[@MorellioBenoir]

Random but well meaning question; Is it possible to raise any of the birds you love in the wild, in captivity? It's beautiful seeing them in nature, but say.. This wonderful man built an aviary for a magpie kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3rNgGmwfN-pnLc. They absolutely love each other. :D Where do you draw the line for human interference in the natural world?

[@kirkchase5048]

How can you tell them apart? You have names for them but they all look the same

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

I explain how I do and show pictures for comparison in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/naDLYqqBeb5oatk