Spoon-billed Sandpiper: Hatch

[@dferreiraphotography2548]

You need to do more of this absolutely stunning wildlife documentation really

[@DSheffield68]

The cryptic coloring...the vocalizations...Lovely. Can't fathom what kind of ignoramus would thumbs-down this.

[@Astrostevo]

Seconded 100%.

[@tracywhite9103]

What lovely footage of such beautiful animals. Thank you for so eloquently bringing the spoon-billed sandpipers to the world!

[@kathypsmith6083]

Wow! What beautiful creatures...and a great story about an animal dad taking care of raising the babies once they have all hatched. Thank you for being so dedicated and patient. Amazing.

[@Tsuru88]

I see a number of "dislikes". Geez folks, until you've experienced these precious birds, and, learned about their plight and realize how any and all public awareness (like this you tube video) helps their survival. Experiencing these beautiful creatures a couple years ago was a cherished moment in my life !.

[@alisonbender8611]

thank you for this film, love the spoon-billed sandpiper:

[@alstube111]

What a great informational, observational account of sandpiper hatching/parenting!!! Evolution at work here, wonderful video, wonderful narrating, and THANK YOU for doing this work!!!

[@francornelius2632]

This was a wonderful gift, to see this film. The mother and chicks are so beautiful, and watching how the mother looks out for them is so touching. Thank you!

[@trailblazerEHT]

Thanks for shearing this wonderful documentary, participated losers of shorebird survey particularly for Spoon-billed Sandpiper but never saw this amazing bird on the nest or breading plumage.

[@CandaEnglish]

I have just read an article that said the spoon billed sandpiper travels such great distances, about 8000 km in total from South-East Asia to breed on the lowland, commonly called turdra, in North-East Russia

[@laserenissima]

What a delight! Thank you to the wise and patient photographer! I'm so pleased the father reappeared and that there is hope for the species.

[@WindsongCockatiels]

What a beautiful photographic capture and narrative! Without films like this, we would never be so privileged to see this.

[@dakotablue52]

I like the blind construction. And the receded vocalizations complete this wonderful experience!

[@virgenelink-new3505]

What a wonderful world in which we live. Wish we could see it in person. Thanks.

[@P355D413]

Thank you so very much for making this wonderful film, what a blessing.....

[@lammychop]

Once I saw the chicks I screamed. So precious.

[@LisaGreenbow]

I am glad this is posted. This is as close to this gorgeous bird as I will ever get. Made my heart sing.

[@tikisailor]

Who could "Dislike" this? Thanks for making this wonderful video and thanks for sharing it.

[@riquiolux]

Absolutely wonderful, the supreme beauty of Mother Nature and a truly amazing work.. thank you so much!♥

[@pamdenman254]

Amazing to watch hatchlings forage for food immediately after hatching. We need to protect these wonderful birds!

[@ennui1812]

Such amazingly specialized and enduring creatures, these Spoon-billed Sandpipers, besides being utterly charming! I love their sounds, communicating.

[@ChoctawNawtic4]

Waw teeny lil beauties! And their down is like exactly matching the grasses with matching fringes of the moss type plants! So amazing.

[@lveefin]

What a fantastic short film,and congratulations on witnessing it.

[@niekevisser46]

Thanks to Gerrit for these fascinating and informative videos. I never heard about these wonderful birds. Never to old to learn!

[@mh605]

Beautiful birds, beautiful video. Your videos are an oasis of beauty and peace in my life. Thanks.

[@judithsutton-fagan3046]

Makes me cry with bitter sweet realizations.

[@lindaspins]

Thank you for having the patience and dedication to record these events and bring them to us!

[@VeggieNatureGirl]

How interesting! I didn't know about the Spoon-Billed Sandpiper! It's call is wonderful and seeing those little chicks! Not gonna lie I squealed quite a bit sooo cute!

[@GlidingOnTheThermals]

Quite a unique capture and a delightful video! Thank you!

[@easttxkeren]

Thanks for spending all that time filming, I'm very glad that I got to see these little guys before they become extinct, which HOPEFULLY they will not.

[@frogmouth1]

Superb, so comforting to see chicks of this absolute rarity.

[@MikeGrant865]

Good work, I appreciate the amount of time you spent to get this. Keep it up.

[@CuriousNekosan]

Great video! Praise to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. I love you.

[@soloist777]

I've just finished Andrew Darby's enthralling book 'Flight Lines'. I thoroughly recommend it for all birders.

[@jamespisano1164]

Great video. Great dedication by the biologist. Incredibly rare bird. I hope they can make a comeback. Awesome stuff. I'm no expert, but I hadn't heard of a bird that only stayed in the nest one day and fed itself from the moment he was born. Wow!

[@r.ridderbusch7303]

James, Kildeers are also "precocious". So fun to watch in my yard!

[@yoeljimenez9487]

Worderfull footage of this rare Sandpiper

[@petlovergirll]

Yes, I was wondering this myself as I listened to the narration. I hope the lab responds. :)

[@floricadumaoficial]

i apreciate your work !!! wonderful this world of wild birds !!!

[@rashedtjm]

What a great job you have achieved , Thanks for Allah the most merciful how gave you the strength and the patient, so we can see his miracles.

[@Bflatblues55]

Such impressive filming and narrating... thank you so much for sharing this great opportunity with all of us! Great job! Awesome bird.

[@MartaRawlings]

Thank you for your work in filming these birds. I loved watching it.

[@carperpaul]

Incredible video,absolutley stunning footage and moments with wonderful narration first class, loved it...

[@timgreen5235]

Lovely, inspiring and informative. Many thanks for putting the time into capturing and sharing this series.

[@janetlangford4421]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful story.

[@stonechater]

Amazing. Let's hope this bird will do better in the future.

[@w0lf61b]

Beautiful! So lucky are we to see this - even if from afar.

[@truptikole8945]

Stunningly documented!!! Fabulous video..

[@rebeccaj210]

Beautiful video! Great narration. Very informative and relaxing to watch and listen to.

[@crazybill2128]

Detailed & nicely shots. Absolutely beautiful.

[@moth2music]

wonderful capture of the vocalizations as well as the video.

[@canejo6]

I can"t believe that they feed themselves from day one!!

[@edwardmclaughlin7935]

Well, this has to be one of the best short films of birdlife I have ever seen. Absolutely wonderful work, thanks for your patience in doing this. It helps of course, that the bird is very beautiful.

[@Pandamonde]

fascinating and delightful video, thanks so much

[@LuciaDong]

Thanks for the hardwork and the brilliant video!

[@leonemartin782]

A beautiful film. Thank you for your dedication!

[@nynono]

A very unique behaviour , i've never seen bird chicks so independednt of their parents.

[@coffeenciggy]

Great film & narrative, thank you!!!

[@djmove2]

How amazingly beautiful and moving. Thank you!

[@Photosensualis]

A wonderful video! Beautifully filmed, nicely narrated. Really fascinating -- extraordinary!

[@stefanjohansson7471]

Absolutely wonderful!! Beautiful filming.

[@JoySpatz]

Thank you , great footage .. Beautiful .

[@echonov]

birds are awesome, thanks for this great video and commentary

[@AVan.DownByTheRiver]

Cutest. Birds. Ever.

[@alicekelly3245]

Beautiful footage, thank you for doing this and sharing the results, it's a real pleasure to be able to see it.

[@imahawk1]

Wonderful birds, and an amazing video. It's a privilege to watch it. Thank you.

[@Markstun]

Totally amazing video. Fantastic filming job- thanks!!

[@judystevens892]

This is fantastic. Thank you for all your effort..........

[@wibley55]

Wonderful video of this iconic bird

[@kathleendalton2715]

Thank you so much . This was great in every way. congratulations on such a wonderful, beautiful and informative video.

[@kbeach1101]

This is just too adorable

[@TheArtofMichelle]

I LOVE this!! So incredibly precious.

[@eaglesong9919]

Stunning videos, a great work.

[@Vikas_Ghorpade]

Beautiful video ! lovely birds .

[@EzioGiuliano]

fantastic video

[@giselle2222]

What a beautiful bird!!

[@jonerol24]

Beatiful film,,,and a great work...

[@yellowbearanimations]

That’s such a satisfying sound

[@lambda9634]

Thank you!

[@mh605]

Yes, you heard right. The female leaves and the male stays behind for a few days. Then the male leaves the chicks by themselves. Then they fly south along the flyway.

[@knobsofacat]

i have to give you credit for your patience

[@pedroteia]

Espetacular!!

[@lauragooch3524]

Beautiful. Outstanding work.

[@chiricahuasuz]

Great birds, the film really is informative in adition to being bueatifully filmed.

[@suzan6262]

Cok sekerler... Emegi gecenlere tesekkurler...

[@bellapatel910]

Thank you for sharing. Sooo cute.

[@kiavida]

beautifully documented. thanks for the great job!

[@petlovergirll]

Fantastic - gorgeous animals!

[@TearieKat]

Beautifully done!

[@avianlover1]

Thank you. This is beautiful

[@pabliyin29]

Great video!Thank you!

[@DanielleBrigida]

Incredible. Thank you for sharing!

[@SBARTSTV]

very nice videos

[@SafePrayer]

Aw, they're so cute

[@evamariasigurardottir2309]

Ow they are so cute and fluffy :)

[@swtiffany2]

It's amazing how far the chicks wander at such an early age! Are there no predators?

[@MarekZdziechowski]

rewelacja u mnie takich nie ma ,pozdrawiam Marek

[@TheJsg911]

Feeding themselves from day one! I wonder what other species show this adaptation.

[@plumeduperigord]

So beautiful and interesting ! It's rare bird, and it is amazing !

[@GiuseppeGessa]

Nature is always fantastic!!

[@rainejoann]

loved watching it. JoAnn Raine