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[@MarkSmithphotography]

Help support me and what I do: ko-fi.com/marksmithphotography

[@sueferreira9711]

You are one amazing photographer, videographer, ornithologist and story-teller - thanks for your work.

[@BeckVMH]

Your channel is a great example of the wonderful world of KZbin. Thank you for your work and sharing.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@ianbrown704]

I can never understand why you don't have 200k subs. Best BIF photographer on you tube, period!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks! Maybe one day!

[@souravde9737]

Mr. Smith is a photography god !!

[@JasonEdelman66]

your narration is second to none, along with your photos

[@susanliddle24]

Thank you for taking us on yet another fabulous adventure! My favorite image was of the Black-necked Stilt interaction at 11:48. The shadow of the bill really makes that image special, in my opinion!

[@alanross3661]

Question for your next Q&A: if you have your a9 and a7r4 on these trips near your home, which lens is on which camera and how do you decide which camera/lens setup is best for birds in flight or portraits?

[@pano-rific8838]

Mark, you never fail to deliver. The winter owls and the lightly falling snow were exquisite. This banquet of colorful birds expands your pallet. ~ your neighbor

[@MsPernickety]

Your videos always cease to amaze me. Beautiful. Love the Spoon Bill family crossing the road.

[@adidasaddict]

The Stilt fight was fantastic, thanks for sharing.

[@jeffluo9591]

The fighting shots of the two birds are truly epic.

[@annemarievangyn6810]

Loved seeing all the fluff balls and the stilts fighting. The kites were wonderful. Great shots all around.

[@Digiloog]

How can persons dislike this video? Nature in all his beauty, told with a pleasant story. Thx Mark.

[@michelrochon-ti4817]

The snail kites are amazing, having the opportunity to shoot them in a kayak is a blessing. I'd spend all my mornings in my kayak!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Agreed. Great way to shoot them. They already moved on too

[@trevorgarmey3078]

Magical moments with the Stilts!

[@sameerbhalekar5457]

INCREDIBLE AS USUAL!!!!!!

[@jackpinoh]

Another fantastic video. Please don't stop. Baby Stilts and Stilt fight was really unique.

[@philipgowdy]

As ever Mark brilliant Images combined with your wildlife stories. Its great to see your personal favourites when watching combined with the camera and settings..Truly Inspirational.

[@enigmabletchley6936]

Awesome. Never even knew such a bird as the Snail Kite existed. Amazing captures!

[@antonoat]

This will be awesome, you’re very brave taking your 600 f4 and camera out in your kayak! Excellent film Mark, thanks for sharing it! Cheers

[@seandavis6458]

Awesome birds photos and you are so fortunate to live so close to an amazing area

[@robertdouglas9345]

Your love for the birds is fantastic my friend! Keep up the inspiring good work!

[@JB-nr8fu]

Wow!! Amazing and I can’t stop watching your videos- going to Corkscrew later this week when I go visit my folks in FL. I have tickets arranged and cannot wait!! Thx!!

[@angelabonner1785]

Another great video. So jealous!!! Many thanks and keep them coming!!!!

[@keithmacdonald4805]

Another super video Mark, you never cease to amaze me. Thanks for sharing.

[@santoshmahalik]

And Mark Smith is back with a beautiful story to tell with awesome images as usual. I love the stilt fighting scenes... thank you for the awesome video 🙏

[@curtiskhan7657]

I find it crazy impressive that you can read the information on the bands placed on the birds' legs!

[@TGP2033]

Time for a new comment! OMG... So entertaining. Thanks for sharing all your amazing shots and bonus commentary. LOVED IT.

[@markschocken2300]

Terrific photography, Mark. The spoonbill shots are out of this world as my dad used to say.

[@JessDemant]

I love to see the incredible pictures you always have in your videos, thanks again!

[@JaraKada]

No! National geographic is too boring beyond compared to your narrative story a long this video. Love how you deliver both pics / video and story. Really enjoy it.

[@craigcarlson4022]

Fascinating! Appreciate learning all the ecology of the species you come across. Craig

[@rianjohnsonruinedstarwars3806]

You have the best bird photography on KZbin, bar none.

[@michaelcohen6177]

Great stuff Mark. The stilt shots were out of this world. Bravo!

[@HCVAdvocate]

Nice to see you posting again!! Love your stuff. Best to you and yours!

[@randolphcroft4212]

Mark, you are the finest and best 'salesman' for a trip to Florida. If not for your images and videos, I'd only know it for Carl Hiaasen novels, my in-laws boring stories about bugs, and Walt Disney World (no thanks to the latter two!). I have an a9 and the 200-600G and literally, your back yard is pretty much the best thing for me to do with them.

[@martinsepion]

I liked all your pictures but the images of the spoonbill flying straight toward the camera were my favorites. You take wonderful photographs.

[@tarinidas7248]

Love it how you narrate every single video, you are doing fantastic 👏🏻 The videos are are very addictive 😀

[@cesarm8811]

As always great photos and video. Can't wait for the next adventure.

[@alanvphotography4452]

Hi Mark Loved the photos and your entertaining commentary of your outing. Bird defending their territory always entertaining.

[@markusstiller9882]

Fantastic video, well done. The bird fight is amazing.

[@johnhjic2]

What a super video. Thank you for all your work.

[@michaelkrueger17]

Mark great work. You have enormous patience to capture those great shots. My favorite and the baby stilts.

[@ricklei100]

Excellent as usual, Mark! Your Stilt images are amazing!

[@andybone]

look forward to your videos and this one did not disappoint. loved the images of the spoonbills in flight

[@edwinmaldonado8761]

Another awesome video Mark. Snail Kites so amazing but nothing like the Kung fu fighting birds. Great photos and a well educated video thank you for sharing.

[@judyboyd9530]

Loved this video! My favorite is the stilts, one of my favorite birds and they are pretty territorial & fiesty. Keep those videos coming 😊.

[@markmeth-cohn1136]

Mind blowing shots Mark!

[@milanmathis3142]

Mark your videos are a joy to watch.

[@heathwirt8919]

Wow! Great photography.

[@rehjwautube]

Had to stay up just to watch your video, been looking forward to it all evening. Great photos and thank you for sharing. You have to many great shots for me to pic a favorite but artistically you had a special touch with Snail Kite and foggy back ground.

[@tanmay110]

Another spectacular video.

[@macmcmillen6282]

Tremendous photos, Mark. Really amazing captures.

[@rinku533]

Outstanding images 👌 👏 👍

[@conan62]

Super awesome shots!

[@patrickhudgell]

Another great video. Thanks for sharing all the wonderful wildlife on your doorstep. Your work is appreciated even more now that we cannot travel to see these things ourselves.

[@IanWilkinson]

Super impressive photos, Mark, and a really interesting commentary.

[@SamGorstein]

Watching your videos always makes my day you are so talented

[@woodygreen6826]

Another great video, Mark. The Spoonbills might be my favorite of the bunch from an artistic point of view. Behaviorally, the Stilt fight was amazing to view. Stay safe, and thanks.

[@susanneroth9189]

Love this video and find your bird photography inspiring

[@findus605]

Brilliant Mark, really enjoyed this vlog and seeing the stilt bird and chicks was a pleasure, thanks for sharing, PS love the t shirt 👍

[@victorguardia8272]

Love your photos and videos! Greetings from Costa Rica! Keep safe!

[@deanfleischman5706]

Another superb video! It was all good, but the Stilt battle was off the hook!

[@amlanmohapatra8751]

i think these the best shots that you have taken till date, man what such amazing moments they are and to compliment them your fantastic poetic presentation, i dont know how many times i paused or rewinded to back to see those mesmerising shots, thank you for making such an incredible video

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks for the kind words

[@rondunlap510]

Wonderful video Mark. Your narrative is every bit as interesting as your photos are beautiful.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@BenjaminAdamsVu]

Thanks again for a great video, i love the stilts babies too, always a pleasure to catch your post here, TFS, best always to you and yours

[@claudiatapia8310]

I enjoyed the entire video and the way you described what you are doing lol feels therapeutic and relaxing, thank you so much and God bless !! :)))

[@lawaynekimbro8179]

Fantastic video... every image is amazing but 6:49 is like you said..a piece of Art in real life. The fight sequence capture was brilliant. Always love your work & narration.. a Master at work

[@sandrastone5847]

You are such an amazing artist! Beautiful pictures and wonderful stories. I appreciate your sharing all your work. It's the highlight of my day. I love owls so if you could capture one with your wizardry skills I’d be very grateful

[@EdgardoRosa]

That was amazing Mark!

[@albievaughan]

Hi Mark once again thank you for making my time in the UK lockdown bearable fantastic images, ah well at least I photographed a Jay and a robin in my garden this afternoon, love your videos, take care my friend.

[@fredkrieger278]

Love your shirt. I got my Osprey/Kraken shirt. Great video.

[@JB-nr8fu]

🥰 amazing, your narration and shots!! I love the Rookery in Venice FL and can’t wait to go there this week too! This past spring we had a Spoonbill lost here in south central Indiana for quite some time that I was fortunate enough to see on our reservoir.

[@JanLightfoot]

Amazing shots as usual, but the stilts were just incredible!

[@mikecrowley6485]

Brilliant Mark, great selection of photos 👍🏻

[@thomastruesdell9606]

I’m in Arizona. In the middle of the desert with a small lake called Canoa Lake a replica of a cattle ranch lake Canoa Ranch in the desert below the mountains. Saw my first Black-necked Stilt here....go figure! Great pictures but yours are fantastic! Thanks for your posts! I will get to Florida for your field trips to the swamps and ocean! Great stuff!

[@4gharpure]

Loved it!!! I am waiting to attend one of your workshops in Vero.

[@muss0044]

Thanks Mark, fun video as always.

[@karynhonor5046]

the baby spoonbills and the kite snails :) love your videos. I look forward to every video you post. Thank you for all the work you do for everyone.

[@ianporter1600]

Thanks for a great video Mark, I love the shot when the snail hawk goes in to the reads to get the snail 🐌 wishing you a great day bro

[@suelauchlan3586]

Love your videos. They always cheer me up!

[@Bringisen]

Beautifull photos again!

[@kevincarolan4539]

Great video Mark and a fantastic location is it mainly down to habitat why these Snail Kites are struggling.

[@ZaberAnsaryOfficial]

Incredible photos

[@zalllon]

Great shots in this video (as well as some of your other vids). Helped convince me to try Sony as my next body.

[@sapelesteve]

Yet another awesome photo shoot Mark! Those Snail Kites are new to me. Totally incredible birds! Really enjoy watching your videos & always learn something about birds...Thanks much...📷📷👍👍😉😉

[@MDMiller60]

Amazing shoot.

[@aniquewaseem6259]

An excellent presentation. Its sooooo difficult to judge whether the photos were a treat or your commentary? YOUR KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THESE BIRDS AND SPECIES IS COMMENDABLE ☺

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@sandracashes4255]

Awesome show!!

[@T-Slider]

The babies and the wild position mid-air fight!

[@LaytonParham]

Mark, I have photographed the Stilts for years, but the fight shots are way over the top! Thank you for sharing! I see that we sometimes photograph in the same locations.

[@user-wv8ub4co8d]

Подобається мені !!!!!! Дуже гарно!!!!!

[@SS-sh6ww]

This video was DOPE !

[@robinbrandewie590]

Mark, I am always blown away with your photos and videos. Not only are they great photography shots but the videos and commentary are so engaging and informative. Keep up the great work. One of these days I'll get down there for a workshop.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@davidbee8648]

Once again you amaze us with your photographs and entertain us with your commentary. I really love your work. (Side note: don't give up your day job for a singing career. LOL) Looks like getting into the water really helps get the shots. Thanks for inviting us along.

[@jensenbell4429]

Awesome compilation Mark!

[@asifalam223]

What a beautiful catch really fantastic video... keep Continue 💐👍👍

[@6gwilliams]

Looks super as usual. I also use both my A9 and A7RIV for wildlife shooting. Cheers

[@yashwantgehlot8853]

Amazing video as always.