Schooling Tiger Bass Attack Bluegills at the 5 Acre Pond!

[@BDCF100]

The Kestral is a cavity nester. Put up a few poles around the edge of that property with nest boxes and you'll get smaller Owls and Kestrals.

[@Scottuz]

they wernt Kastrals?

[@FYMASMD]

They are the smallest raptor and a very efficient hunter. Out here in Oregon I love taking a moment to watch them hunt.

[@thekaduu]

Looks like Sparrowhawk to me. Kestrel is reddish brown on it their back.

[@jeffrobdine]

The American kestrel is the smallest falcon in North America. It's also known as the sparrow hawk, grasshopper hawk, and killy hawk. The American kestrel is about the size of a blue jay.

[@aerotiff]

​@@thekaduuWhat's a sparrowhawk in the USA?

[@reuvenbeiser3198]

The snake you caught was a gorgeous specimen of a cornsnake. Msybe 2 years old. If you catch another, consider adding it to your "pets" as there are thousands of cornsnake fans who would love to see it grow slongside the pond.

[@patrickmoran8790]

The bird is an American Kestrel. They will nest about 20 to 30 off the ground in a pocket like hollow business sign with a protected entry, an odd gap in a building corner, or where an owl might nest in a tree. Sometimes when they're targeting their prey in thick grass, they will hover to get the correct impact in the short dive. They target small rodents, lizards, large insects, etc. I watched a pair two years in a row that had nested in a common business sign that had had a gap under the lower corner so they could sweep in under, and no ground predator could get to them. Very beautiful creatures!

[@joshshackleton4444]

I came to comment this u beat me to it..

[@kurtgreaser8439]

Used to be called sparrow hawks.

[@danielhaas9612]

They will eat other small birds as well. Aggressive little terds.

[@sammylacks4937]

I learned to call this beautiful rapter a Sparrow hawk but the American Kestrel is a falcon that like their speedy cousins catch prey in the air.

[@KenS1267]

They are very acrobatic flyers. I've seen them grab moths in mid air.

[@katsan31]

“Folks at home” always makes me smile because I know I’m about to watch a banger. The best series on KZbin

[@HashyPlaysTsm]

I’ve never been so dedicated to a series my whole life. This has been an amazing journey!

[@tlynn609]

Same here! I'm also snagging when he says the geese are back in town & shows its 120° out!! Holy Moly!!

[@darebear4749]

My favorite all time is watching bass hunt, especially BIG bass in packs!! Great footage, I even see this personally at Lakes and ponds I visited from time to time 🙂

[@Kevothadabber]

I’ve followed since very first pond video it’s crazy Ik so much about ponds now bout to start one if all goes well

[@michaeljesenick1053]

I really look forward to watching these videos every 2 weeks. Such a break from normal life. It's always so relaxing and informative. Also do you still sell lures?

[@BamaBass]

Thanks and yes we still sell lures at our tackle shop!

[@aidankeller1717]

​@@BamaBasscan you name a bass Ralph, as in, Ralph Wiggum from The Simpsons?

[@LoremasterYnTaris]

One plant you might consider putting a little bit of near the pond is some milkweed. There's a few varieties native to Alabama, and they're great for bringing in some color, plus they're a magnet for monarch butterflies. Another great video! Always love to see these show up.

[@jakeknelsen1570]

We need more monarch butterflies in the videos please

[@KCM-gp7rv]

A native meadow would be great addition!

[@ellencox8415]

Better yet, where he can't grow grass and isn't a main fishing area, throw down some perennial wild flower seeds. They won't invade the pond or degrade the clay liner AND he'll have less grass to have to mow/fertilize/worry about. It will bring in the butterflies/hummingbirds/honey bees/etc. He'll have better crop yield with more bees Win win win win win win. Edit: I'm sure his daughter and wife will love the added color as well. 😁

[@nickk1127]

A prairie of native grass and wildflowers would be an awesome addition

[@Veritas1234]

Been watching since day one. Every other Sunday evening, we end our weekend by sitting down as a family and watching BamaBass. Thanks for all the work you do.

[@JesseJM85]

The birds that landed on the bird stand are American kestrel ❤ Amazing birds, they can be trained for falconry to deal with pesky starlings. They primarily eat bugs!

[@gaypsychologistcmhs4537]

As I also believe and stated in my response. I have a pair that nests in my yard here in Upper Darby, PA

[@American_Mike]

I think its a Merlin Falcon not a Kestrel.

[@BlightStorm]

I always love learning to identify new birds. I'm fairly spoiled for bird diversity in Australia, so I tend not to know many American, European or African birds unique to the area.

[@hifinsword]

The head coloration and markings are not that of an American Kestrel. They are of a Merlin Falcon. But an immature Kestrel would have this coloration too.

[@JesseJM85]

@@hifinsword merlin falcon could possibly be it, but the wing pattern didn't look that similar. It looked more resemblant to a juvenile kestral. I only mention that because I've hand reared a few. But if we see then more in sure we'll find out if the markings change. Both these birds prey on insects quite a bit. But the kestral are good at getting dragonflies in our area. Hopefully we see more of these birds in future videos!

[@ericsmith7783]

I have never looked forward to a series as much as I do with this one. Been watching since beginning and still get excited every time I see a new one. Thank you for letting us all join and enjoy

[@doodilydooo]

It’s crazy how far you have come with this project. Huge ups bro!

[@toddlosure4793]

Their pack hunting techniques are amazing. I had no idea they were that smart. Amazing footage!

[@joshthompson112]

So cool to see Bonnie or Clyde! Glad they're doing well.

[@smalljaws8137]

Those quick burst of speed the bass can do is so fascinating, never seen a bass move that fast!

[@skilde]

Looks like a regular cornsnake to me. The small bird looks like a kestrel of some kind.

[@alexguzman5547]

Or a peregrine falcon.

[@ThatGuyinAnotherHatch]

the bird is definitely an American Kestrel

[@darrelflint]

I agree, definitely looks like a corn snake

[@Barbaralee1205]

Kestrel is probably right but what about a sparrow hawk?

[@BrodieBassin]

I agree, either aAmerican Kestrel or a merlin

[@4ryanthomas]

I love watching your videos with my two daughters, 10 and 6 years old. They giggle, and say how cute the fish, birds, and animals are. Thank you for working so hard to make all this happen. Btw, they would love to name two fish ;) Blessings

[@ryanperry9472]

Dude...your pond project is WAY more cool then any motorcycle/minibike project i have! I am 50 now so I would gladly trade all my projects in for your pond! I truly LOVE and look forward to all of your updates on this project! So much work and it is paying off big time! Happy Sunday! Thank you for posting!

[@PatNetherlander]

Started out watching the channel because of the pond-build. Stayed around because of the wildlife-footage. And the fishing action. Keep up the good work buddy!

[@Brock_W]

If you haven't yet, check out the backyard pond build from start to finish. It's a really good series to watch too!

[@timgarner1957]

Love watching the bass..that was a corn snake and the bird looked like a kestrel. The wildlife cams are awesome. Great job on all your hard work Thanks for inviting us along

[@pmm422]

Yup Kestrel and some times called sparrow hawks

[@SonyaBaker-s4z]

Man, you’ve created something really special, BB.. Love watching all the wildlife and progress.

[@samuellambert6128]

The small bird at 11:26 is an American Kestrel. They are small falcons that can hover, and they eat bigs and small mammals.

[@jamesgbriley4471]

I was going to say American kestrel! But i was beaten to the punch. I see a lot of them in Ca. They outlawed the use of certain chemicals,that were causing the grasshoppers and bugs they were eating,to make their egg shells weaker and break! They have made a good comeback here! In joy them.

[@PaintStripeGuy]

I love seeing the turtles trying to get out of the way from the Bass, Bluegill, and baitfish😂

[@highjinx6519]

You happen to know the timestamp? I must’ve missed it.

[@highjinx6519]

Think I saw em, a little after 2 minutes in?

[@bobt2390]

2:13 mark top left corner

[@ruadhscottygirl2480]

@@highjinx6519 2:13 and 3:35

[@sugashizane]

I have been watching from the start of the back yard pond build. What and awrsome experience and amazing journey you have givin to us viewers, Thanks and keep up the great work!!

[@marsgodoy]

Those little birds are kestrels. Amazing little hunters

[@M_Fitz]

The birds are Kestrels. They are the smallest and most common falcon species. They are incredible at hovering.

[@aubreycasler-qd1yl]

Love this KZbin series. I once lived in Alabama myself. Now I live in Mississippi. And I can say with the southern heat and the large size and amount of water in that pond, those bass will grow huge. And there is plenty of food in there. They will become bucket mouth before you know it.

[@micahgrove4518]

That little bird that you don't know are called American Kestrels. They are the smallest falcon we have in the US, mainly eating grasshoppers (along with other bugs) and mice. Also they were eating dragon flies.

[@Tony-xn7sd]

I'm from Liverpool UK, been following you since day 1 of the pond, it's just great to see all the fish doing well, hope you and yours are doing well, I miss the ducks btw ;) x

[@EIonMusk1]

Nice 👍🏻 my favorite premier league team in LPFC GO REDS

[@indyarchive]

This has become my favorite channel. Outstanding work and Roll Tide!

[@mk_cichlids]

The snake looks like a typical wild cornsnake. A perfectly safe colubrid snake. You certainly want them around for rodent control!

[@allanweaver4871]

Just be careful it's not a copperhead, close but discernable when paying enough attention

[@mfhex1398]

Great that you leave nature be on many occasions. Its nice to see life sprouting around that pond!

[@chuckshick]

I don’t even fish, But I find this channel fascinating! Cheers from Alberta, CANADA

[@jetsgardner5490]

You need rails around the eagle's nest. They won't build if they think it's going to all be blown away, that's why they build in the crotch of a tree, so that the limbs hold their hard work still in moderate winds. A flat platform won't hold loose limbs steady, which is what a nest is made of.

[@weldon9254]

Man, you’ve created something really special, BB.

[@Remikyn]

You are correct, when bucks are in velvet their antlers are more sensitive, it helps them learn to clear low hanging branches while they are growing from what I understand.

[@kenc9236]

The top-down view is awesome and I like how the turtle was in the mix. Bravo!

[@randyalbertson8126]

Bucks for sure fight with their feet while in velvet. They can sense that it will damage the antlers and know they need them for dominance during the rut. I've gotten several pictures over the years to support this. Love the series!

[@darrylnelson6264]

This place is like a bio-environment. A zoo. You can't quit. You've conditioned a group of animals to depend on you. So far you're an excellent land lord.

[@ryans9029]

🤣 🤣

[@terenceparrish6292]

😊😊😊😊😊😊 I have never ever seen such a BEAUTIFUL PLACE!!!!!!! It gives me a glimpse into the paradise soon to be on EARTH 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@terenceparrish6292]

😊😊😊😊😊 JUST THINK OF WHAT PEOPLE WILL DO WITH THEIR LIVES AND LAND WHEN PARADISE IS RESTORED ON EARTH!!!!!!! GREAT JOB MY FRIEND 😂😂😂😂😊😊😊

[@American_Mike]

He has conditioned almost a million adult humans to depend on these videos too.

[@d.b.cooper]

Yeah, it’s kind of like it’s a bio environment? WTF kind of question is that

[@BobyChanMan]

The ecosystem is really maturing, amazing shots as awlays!

[@fuzzy_little_duckling]

To catch the tiny bass, I think the easiest way would be to use a large net with fine mesh and scoop through the mats. You could also try catching them on hook and line with tanago hooks (which are tiny tiny hooks designed for micros). Good luck! Love the insane footage from the sky and underwater. Awesome job on the pond and the wildlife in and around it - keep it up! Also I'm pretty sure the small mystery bird is called an American kestrel :)

[@joegardnersmusic]

I caught a 1 inch largemouth bass fry with a night crawler once

[@AManintheWoods]

Yeah size 16 or 18 hook and a tiny piece of nitecrawler will catch you anything

[@testiclejuice]

One of those big quare drop nets for bait fish could work well

[@QzAMYQz]

We love that we found your channel. Simply amazing footage!!❤❤❤

[@joegardnersmusic]

Great video once again. This is my favorite series on KZbin. Keep an coming. It was nice to see Bonnie or Clide swimming with the other bass.

[@hendryroodt3100]

Hey BamaBass love the videos and to see the progress of the dam please add two or three of the prawns in with small bass in the tank. Would like to see them grow

[@morganvikings_]

Been loving this series! Crazy to see how much the bass have grown in such a short time! If your still taking name suggestions, my dog named Marvin passed away recently and it be really nice if one of the bass were named after him.

[@highjinx6519]

So sorry to hear about your pup, always hard to lose a member of your family. 😢

[@morganvikings_]

@@highjinx6519 thanks. It really did suck but at least he lived a pretty long life

[@highjinx6519]

@@morganvikings_ I’m glad to hear that, I really hope he names one of the fish after him.

[@phylxguy5547]

Eastern milksnake in the trap, birds on the tower were kestrel or sparrow hawks & it's super cool to see Bonnie in their new home.

[@rvabeast3754]

Very amazing watching the pond progress

[@joro8604]

I think the bird with the dragonfly is a Kestrel, Really impressive pics. Would like to know more about your setup of drones and cameras and tips and tricks.

[@CHANNELS647]

So cool to see the ecosytem keep growing, so much life going on in and around that pond. Incredible

[@jeremytrammell3223]

By far the best video series ever!!! I wished we could get 2 videos a week 😆

[@cxucxsixn]

love this series so much, i think a great name for a bass would be “Tank”!

[@jeffadams846]

This is my dream. I just found your channel today and I’ve watched about 6 of em. I can’t wait to have my own in a few years, and I’ll be using a ton of your ideas!

[@racerx9931]

Been watching since before Bonnie n Clyde had a backyard pond. Always stoked to see a new video. Much love, Godspeed and all the best to you and yours. Keep em coming!

[@edmartin875]

Likewise.

[@triptre3638]

I just love your videos Sir! A true Naturist and wildlife professional! Wishing you the best of success and prosperity to your lifestyle!

[@sullivanwoodward2667]

Idk what makes this series so addicting but it is. Great videos!!

[@mikejurnak0324]

This has become my favorite view on KZbin 😂 I actually look forward to every other Sunday me and my daughter haven't missed an update

[@donsimpson12]

Love the time mark at 7:22 !!! the fish that backs up looking at the camera is priceless !! lol

[@jeffffro7674]

I absolutely love those opening clips of the bass tracking!!! Getting to watch them from the Birds Eye view and how they hunt and those blasting ATTACKS!!!! My goodness how do any little fish stand a chance??!? Man that’s so much fun to watch!!! I would definitely watch like a full hour long video of just that! Thank you guys for this channel, it’s amazing and continues to get better and better!

[@edmartin875]

The little fish have a chance to escape because, like all predators, the bass sometimes miss. In this video I saw a bass try repeatedly to grab one baitfish but missed it 2 or 3 times.

[@tylercaramella2213]

Watching from all the way up here in PA where I’m absolutely loving and having a touch of jealously bcuz I would enjoy this too much. 🤣 you have the best of both worlds you raise these fish and then get to catch and have updates on them to watch their progress. By far the most impressive love for fish-fishing channel.

[@305Tato]

Hell yeah great work man you have came a long way. One thing I do miss is the fishing videos back when you started 😅.

[@Byrdgang256]

😮

[@rosemorrison7075]

Absolutely LOVE all the episodes in the development of this wonderful project! I do hope the eagles will make themselves a nest. Loving all the orther birds though! As a fish keeping lover in my younger years I enjoy all the bits and bobs and stats in your environment.

[@caseywinningham3000]

The snake is a juvenile Red (rat) Cornsnake. They are great mice eaters. None venomous.

[@theunlearnedmind7374]

That's what I think too.

[@Mustaschy]

Would love too see more of your prawns. How big are they now and are they spawning?

[@bobeeshc2166]

I am really enjoying the video's. It's funny, with the way you edit the video's I got the impression that you catch on almost every cast,. I had no idea that you can get half way around the pond before you catch something. It would be nice to see your statistics on casts vs. catch.

[@tarhlfn]

Damn this has gotta be the coolest/best pond on the planet

[@buff10751]

Great relaxing video . Beautiful job with the pond

[@MrPucimee]

I love your happy laugh everytime you catch a bass, always makes my mood go up :)) thanks for the series, it's amazing

[@chuckythedoll4815]

For the fry bass, I'd try a regular minow catcher. Right size for them. It will catch other fish as well, but if correct bait is put in, should get a few small bass too.

[@shaunjay6040]

I am going to LOVE seeing you throw anything on top water in the future. Especially a Buzz bait, or a pop r.

[@gavindavis8520]

Let’s go!! I love this series so much. Keep up the amazing work man!! (Geaux Tigers 😂)

[@-dystopic-]

That aerial footage of the feeding bass was insane!

[@admillerr]

i would like to see most live feedings, would be interested in seeing what happens to frogs pretty sure i got an idea of what will happen

[@Xantor2k9]

Love it - when watching I feel like I get to be part of the experience.

[@Alekkssandra]

Get a empty juice, soda, or milk bottle/jug and put it where the baby bass are, they will swim in it. Works for me every time. You only need to wait an day or two.

[@mark.packer2356]

im from uk a fisherman and love fishing your pond is awsome and well maintained i wish uk ponds were like yours well cared for and well stocked great watching your videos and ty for being a natural animal lover ty

[@aidankeller1717]

I wished so too. I have a friend who has a small farm pond and it is very undermaintained if maintained at all, so there's very little access to the water b/c of the banks being overgrown w/ weeds (many of them are thorny) and the pond itself has a ecosystem that is overrun by stupid carp. The bass population has been nowhere to be found the last few times that I've fished there, probably due to there being a lack of baitfish and that's probably b/c there aren't very many protected spots that could serve as a nursery for them when they're small and vulnerable.

[@reelinitinwithdeltv1529]

u can always use traps or cast net if u wanna catch the small bass knowing u cant use a rod

[@stereox13]

I mean this as a very high compliment. Being kinda older, you remind me of Carl Perkins. It was a show I really loved when I was younger. Your narrations are fantastic. It is very informative and has really peaked my interest in your ecosystem.

[@Scottuz]

Have been watching for a while now, and love when a new video pops into my Feed, great to see all the Wildlife attracted to the pond, and how the Fish are Growing, Bonny and Clyde are having a great time in there now the whole thing is like a Shot in the Arm, of Pure, Natural, relaxation, from start to finish

[@will16320]

You'll have a million subscribers by the time the next video rolls around, congratulations!

[@boogieman3165]

Buzzards nest on the ground so you don't have to worry about them taking over the eagles nest. As for the two other birds, I'm not exactly sure but my best guess is they are sparrow hawks. Also, I wouldn't worry about the ospreys eating too many of your fish, most likely they are targeting the bait fish.

[@tylerhood7822]

I love your videos I’m from Double springs/ Haleyville AL. Much love to your family and the fish and wildlife in and around the Crimson Pond!

[@WuBr94]

Those new birds are likely a mated pair of American Kestrels. Kestrels have that bobbing tail and are predominantly insectivores! Really cool birds, and unfortunately relatively on the decline due to pesticide use.

[@Vincent-c5z]

I will honour myself by showing up powerfully in my life today.

[@jungblud59]

Corn snake, and the bird looked like a kestrel (sparrow hawk). Have you ever considered releasing some frogs in the pond? Not sure if it's a good idea or not. But it would mean another food source for the bass, and the amphibian population can use a boost, win win. Love these vids! Keep up the great work.

[@romancharak3675]

Frogs shouldn't need introduction to the pond. They will find there way there in good time, just like a lot of the other wildlife.

[@gwizdolby]

It's an eastern Milk snake.

[@neilgunns8391]

I went back and looked again. I’m watching this on my tiny phone and my eyes need some help so who knows. I’ll check later with glasses. 😆

[@Buntos101]

Love the series mate, I’m glad KZbin kept recommending your channel been watching over a year now! Never been interested in fish lol

[@Blur_InThe_Wild]

Those small birds on the eagle tower are American Kestrels, some of the smallest birds of prey out there

[@anthonydebacco2106]

Throw a cast net super easy to catch them in a specially you know where all your trees and stuff are at that you set up for the bait fish so you won't get tangled up with the cast net

[@kinexkid]

Im curious: How much has this beautiful adventure you've been undertaking cost you so far?

[@F0XD1E]

Definitely 7 figure

[@KevinSorbo.]

​@@F0XD1Ethere is no way he's spent a million dollars... get real

[@F0XD1E]

@@KevinSorbo. He had crews working for weeks, renting heavy equipment, paying operators, several tons of clay, etc. Then after that built a cabin. That's material cost, plumbing, electrical, etc. If he had to buy the land for this that's a couple hundred thousand just to start. These things balloon like crazy. Why do you think nobody else does this?

[@christopherbitter2559]

@@KevinSorbo.he did a video on this. The pond construction alone was like $800k if I’m remembering correctly. Given how big his channel is I’m sure most if not all of that has come from add revenue and sponsors

[@GS-zv3qn]

@KevinSorbo. not cheap to build when he had to have 875 loads of clay trucked in,a well dug,fish stocked,hydro seeding,fish feeders,electronics, electric, cabin trucked in,fish tagging gun,extra small pond for bait,water treatments, it all adds up fast

[@dikfik2390]

Hi bama im from the uk and in the uk we do a lot of carp fishing I honestly believe stocking a few carp may benefit your pond grately their spawn will be food for the bass and they will help keep clean the bottom of your pond and they make grate sport to catch thank you Zach 👍🏼

[@PetrKopf]

5:00 elaphe guttata emoryi

[@daayum]

I truly enjoy these videos! For camera(s) that trigger at night, I suggest experimenting with a model that has 'Color Night Vision' -- the picture quality/detail of after-dark captures will likely be a big improvement relative to a black/white night vision camera.

[@questlove_satx]

You're gonna have the only racoons in the county with type II diabetes. lol

[@BamaBass]

🤣

[@titaniusanglesmith3722]

Cornsnake (Red Rat Snake) I think, super cool!

[@geoffhirschi803]

The bird on the tower is a Kestrel (american kestrel, also sometimes called a sparrow hawk). They are ravenous predators of small rodents and insects. They breed in cavities, and there are plans for nestboxes that suit them available. They are very charming to watch, and they are the smallest falcon native to the United States.

[@hifinsword]

The head coloration and markings are not that of an American Kestrel. They are of a Merlin Falcon. But an immature Kestrel would have this coloration too.

[@geoffhirschi803]

@@hifinswordNo, they are not merlins. They are American Kestrels. I have 30 years of experience handling both merlins and kestrels. A very distinctive trait of kestrels is the bobbing of their tail when they land. Merlins NEVER do that. Immature kestrels have the same coloration as mature ones, although everything about the way those ones are acting indicates to me that they are very young ones.

[@carbon6597]

Wish I had the time to data log all my bass. You are doing some good research. Most folks won't appreciate it.

[@benmcmahan2974]

I tapped so fast my phone fell

[@cathie9614]

That eagle platform needs helped along. Consider putting sides on it and sticks and bedding to make it look inviting to the Eagles. There are many eagle channels on KZbin to observe the nesting materials. 🤗

[@cheetah0716]

All snakes are good for rodent control, but I’m fairly certain that’s a rat snake. Edit: or corn snake. It’s not venomous.

[@annietind262]

Looks like a corn snake to me.

[@beebop9808]

When they're copper heads and they're in my yard facing off with my chickens and coiling up under my feet they're even better for chicken food.

[@cheetah0716]

@@annietind262 yeah I think it is.

[@cheetah0716]

@@beebop9808 even venomous snakes have their place in the environment. Especially on a big farm like this, they eat lots of rodents.

[@cooterpolluter]

Oliver is adorable. Sadly i missed a lot. I moved states and i just havent had the time. Im catching up now. Everything looks great. Anything new going on with the tiny home you put out there? Thats how long its been. The last thing i remember was the new tiny home and you were going to gift a subscriber some time in the cabin.

[@smarleyjoe3569]

Turning into a really great outdoor wildlife libary. maybe great place for College student to come and learn.

[@skizztrizz4453]

Humans have taken so much. I love to see a gift back to her. 🙏🏾