Strapping a Tiny Camera on a Bass! (Underwater Footage)

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[@mitchellstephenson1127]

The eagles locking together is part of their mating ritual!! That’s a great sign for the nest!! Them breeding in the area is good indicator for where they are comfortable raising babies!

[@deanfirnatine7814]

Yep

[@slidethru468]

Precisely. They'll make their home there

[@justinlynn4861]

I was just about to write the same thing. Lock together as high as they can go, and then they spin towards the ground, and just before they hit the ground, they separate. This may last for a few days. Truly a once in a life time thing to witness.

[@Targe0]

It can also be done during territorial fights, which would also be a good indicator that they will be breeding in the area. Though, stubborn ones can get into a fight and refuse to let go. It doesn't end well for those ones, typically.

[@codds69]

I heard if they don't finish in the air they stay locked and could splat the ground? Tell me that's not true?

[@PgLangGang]

Could we get a bit of you bluegill fishing? I'd like to see how big the biggest gills in the pond have gotten.

[@deanfirnatine7814]

Yep, me too

[@Underpantsniper]

Same here, get Sara on the job.

[@djherhjak]

Me three

[@TackleCHgaming]

Good idea

[@thegreatestoutdoorscooking5660]

Good idea indeed

[@liebetrau88]

The good ole Death Spiral for the eagles. It's a courtship ritual.

[@terrioestreich4007]

Yep!

[@mattshreve9096]

For crows, if you give them tasty gifts (like peanuts), and you make sure that they see you set the gifts out for them, eventually they will start bringing you gifts in return. A neighbor of mine did this for a few years, and she got all sorts of random things, usually colorful or shiny things; like lighters, coins, pens, batteries, etc.

[@BamaBass]

Nice! thanks

[@MrNathansdad]

@@BamaBass also, ALWAYS be nice to them. Crows will actually remember humans, who's nice to them and who's not. They remember and they pass it on to the other members of their flock (btw, a flock of crows is a Murder... yep) So, always be nice 😁

[@sloobyanthony572]

@@MrNathansdad a girl out west put out food n the crows brought her trinkets, small shiny things, it is amazing

[@PurpleDrac]

the crow sounds from Re4 Remake actually started playing in my head when I dropped in the replies to this comment! 😂😄 and for those wondering it's a game that features crows that iconned their bird of death identity but in real they're such smart and resilient birds. am anxious to see how Bama gets his groove with the one(s) out at the Crimson Oak they've been inhabiting his five acre as far back as I can remember. probably as long as it's been there he's always had them and stoked to hear he's going up north for some small mouths. Such a gorgeous fish more known for their vertical stripe markings and after seeing the largemouth(s) on the turtle cam did you see how they were circling the cove where the turtle made his little entrance. literally looked like great whites at a seal colony. where they'll circle repeatedly bass do the exact same thing even dart into the shallows like the juveniles. their behaviors are so identical it's 🤩unreal 😎 as for the small mouths I hope he films his trip up there and shows some top water action like he's done in the past at the world famous Bama Delta and few other places he's fished. So cool that he'll be introducing them to 🤩Cedar Falls 😉 Can't wait! 😎

[@Swingman7000]

@@BamaBass what ever happened to the rainbow trout?

[@bendingsands87]

Being someone who doesn't fish, visit ponds, or do anything exposing me to wildlife, this is one of my favorite things to watch. I generally go for engineering/maker channels here and Id love to see Destin of SmarterEveryday do something with you or get you onto his No Dumb Questions podcast with Matt. The engineering projects you do around the pond are really interesting, and would be interesting to hear you talk about more in depth with these guys. 😊

[@MrJeb707]

He and Destin could be cousins lol

[@GregF-k7w]

🤡

[@slimsqde7397]

destins channel is awesome

[@miker.3623]

Dang, I wasn't paying attention when you hit 1M...Congratulations!!!!!!!! Been watching you since the build, and I'm proud to say that Bama!

[@12sec5ltr]

I love the turtle cam, I could watch it for hours

[@alexguzman5547]

The eagles were doing a "death spiral" aka cartwheeling. It's a pretty impressive way to court one another. Basically it's like playing chicken with your dates, if that doesn't convince them that you are the one they want to be with, it's hard to imagine what will 😅

[@shawnfries2708]

I love learning more things about nature from channels like yours and casual geographic

[@TomBudz]

This is the coolest content about bass and ponds and wildlife on youtube, been watching since 2019 and i make sure to watch every single upload!

[@matthew3576]

I am very happy to hear you’re getting smallies!

[@tomkarau]

Been strapped for time lately, just caught the newest episode of BamaBass, and watched it at 2X speed. It gives me such a warm feeling in my heart, when he hooks up with a nice bass and his laugh just comes out! 21:29

[@rapturedreamvision7205]

It was fun seeing Jacques Turtlesteau diving with the camera.

[@bennetmartinez6671]

I saw the camera and the Bass in the thumbnail for the video and i was really excited for this video!

[@Gunner-73]

The blue Birds are checking out the eagle nest for a reason. If the eagles make a nest there, the blue birds will nest under the eagles. The eagles will provide security for the blue birds. During the winter months, the female bobcats will cluster, for protection and for hunting until mid January when they pick a male to hang with. I've seen as many as 8 females bobcats running together and hunting together. Bobcats have no fat reserve so they have to eat at least every 3 days.

[@QuasarDew]

You should get Jiggin' With Jordan to capture some underwater footage of this pond. It'd be crazyyyy.

[@TheOriginalLennie]

I need to go find out who and what Jiggin with Jordan is now.. 😂

[@pearlschoice1988]

Bobcats! Fantastic!

[@pitchforkSue]

The pink feathery grass is called Mexican feather grass. It is gorgeous! One of my favorite landscaping grasses

[@MichaelRaymond-ko3ci]

This pond is beyond awesome

[@Captainumerica]

tbh, I find the swamp to be as gorgeous

[@MichaelRaymond-ko3ci]

Which swamp

[@Captainumerica]

@@MichaelRaymond-ko3ci 27:16

[@fourpawstv]

Thanks for another great video BamaBass! ❤❤

[@TrisGonFishin]

Does anyone know what happened to the rainbow trout in the pond?

[@joshwagner8468]

The best channel on tube. Let's go

[@matthewd4061]

We are about to have 24hr Livestream access to All the good spots!!!! In going to be like visiting the pond whenever you feel the need to!! Like being there! Man for me who struggles with Anxiety this will be incredibly calming for me, i have been a big fan since the backyard pond build and man it’s astonishing what you’ve accomplished!! And its all so fascinating, informative, and even funny at times! Imo one of the best channels on YT Hands Down!! 🤙🏻🤘🏻🇺🇸🦅 Can’t wait for what’s next!! It’s a bucket list item to one day visit the pond in person if that ever becomes possible!

[@jrwill58]

I love this content. You sir are living the dream. Im sure its all been hard work, but it sure looks like a dream to me!

[@hipposhood]

I would recommend adding some Grasscarp because they eat algae and survive in cold and warm weather, if you stock your pond once u wont need to stock it again!

[@Gloryholesrock86]

Bald eagles will start their breeding behavior end of November .. I live over in West Pensacola and we have a bonded pair in our neighborhood and their nest is easily 10ft tall by 8ft wide. You’ve done such an amazing job with your ponds. So enriching and informative!

[@victorblanco1353]

A city kid from Brooklyn, NY This is by far top 3 favorite channels for me lol it’s so calming and relaxing. Thank you for this channel! You should narrate a nature documentary lol

[@bw4593]

The turtle can was epic! Can’t believe how much he traveled!

[@itsurm0m5678]

Eagles latching and falling together is the greatest form of their mating. That means they're connected for life and will find the nearest, most inhabitable spot to start nesting! Excellent news!!!

[@JongLee23]

I can honestly say, this is my favorite channel to watch. I always watch these videos so intensely and I also read through the comments as well, which I never do for any other channel I watch. Thank you again for all your work you do for us and our enjoyment. Please keep up the great work and I hope the family is well!

[@charlesshort4287]

I never knew that a pond could be so much fun, Enjoy the underwater Camera,

[@ramsaygames9256]

I have watched the development of this throughout my studies. I feel like this pond is as much ours as it is yours. Thank you for sharing this oasis and it's progress with the BamaBass family!

[@EnidoMidal]

During my research, I have observed how this has evolved. This pond seems to belong to us just as much as it does to you. We appreciate you telling the BamaBass family about this oasis and its development.

[@dreadmok]

Got my 5 acre fix ty Bama Bass!!!!

[@russhayes4882]

Things just keep getting better and better !

[@trent.]

Eagles catching each other and spiraling together is part of their courtship. Things are looking good for them to use the nest if they are doing the spiral near the pond!!

[@JaydenMarimon]

Every time this man makes a video it puts a smile on my face❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@RollinCoco-Nut]

Thank you for the amazing underwater-camera footage, BamaBass!

[@apostlepaulvining5688]

Those eagles when they fly up and latch on, it’s a playful act but also that’s the way they act during mating season and getting ready to build nest. I watched them in Alaska many times fly way up high could barely see them and then freefall with talent attached to each other spending spiraling down and then just, 50 feet off the water break separate it’s really cool.

[@Living_EDventures]

Your builds are really coming together.

[@pablocervantes6244]

Your way of recording the bass you catch in a spreadsheet alone is extremely valuable information. Thank you BamaBass

[@Sea-cucumber1151]

Squirrel reminds me of “Cramer” how he slides in to the squirrel house.

[@BounceBoomBounce]

I really enjoyed your video. We used to get underwater views like that snorkeling and flipping rocks over in the Lake of the Ozarks. It always surprised us how quickly the fish lost their fear once they saw a few crayfish darting out. Bass, sunfish, bluegill would all swim right up to us waiting for us to find them a snack. After awhile, they seemed to get used to us and start hanging around as soon as we got in. Especially, the Green Sunfish. They had no problem swimming right up to our masks. Looking forward to more of your videos.

[@Viewer-zs6xj]

man that turtleCam footage is adorable

[@GhostFish.Killah]

How are you not doing voice overs for nature shows? Your voice is very David Attenborough comforting. Love your content and this amazing pond. Best channnel on youtube.

[@ScreamingTc]

The cartwheeling eagles latched onto each other is either courtship, or (more unlikely) two rival males trying to assert dominance.

[@TonyD-IsMe]

I started watching your videos when you first started building the pond. I knew it was going to be years before it was at the point it is now, but man is it cool to see what it has become. And one thing I’ve learned about you, is it will probably never stop evolving.

[@jasonjamestoreno3219]

almost 2 years for the pond yey, and it's developing quite nicely. congrats and hopefully more content to come

[@Shifty2244]

Yessssssss best page on internet. 🎉🎉

[@onemanspleasure6186]

Absouloutley brilliant the film footage goes from strength to strength you should be so proud of what you have achieved so far, from UK 🇬🇧to 🇺🇸with much respect.

[@jamesh4966]

4K60FPS Underwater Drone with lights to film day or night and make some more underwater videos. There are some with a robotic arm that you could use to hold bait.

[@HogTime]

I recently found your channel (your last video was my first) and its incredible to see the wildlife around your property! The eagles spiraling is a great sign that they want to nest in the area and claim that territory. They are definitely cautious around the new platform since it changed so quickly but I think theyre just making sure that no other eagles live there (they might think other birds built the nest).

[@xanderferrell7450]

love when he post

[@Jimmyfisher121]

I just can't wait for the live cam I am just hoping it is not to costly, but I will just have to find the dosh somewhere for I do not plan on losing out the place you have just gets better and better, the ponds are amazing, and that is some praise coming from a 64 year old Jock, thank you for doing all this I hope you catch some of the Tilapia for eating, they are supposed to taste excellent, waist not want not so thank you and your family. Jim from Scotland.

[@karronlaneNOLA]

excellanto! thanks for the treat.

[@SlidaAman]

During my research, I have observed how this has evolved. This pond seems to belong to us just as much as it does to you. Thank you for sharing this oasis and it's progress with the BamaBass family!

[@roberthoffhines5419]

SMALLIES!!! Have you ever caught one? Get one out of moving water, preferably a sneaky little creek. Many of us up here prefer a creek smallie to a pond largie....and we LOVE the pond largies!

[@Metal36938]

that turtle is a 10/10 camera man made sure to give top and bottom views

[@runeshadow]

Great footage! I think you need an ROV.

[@marciesocal7553]

I am so thankful for your videos, they bring me such joy!!!

[@HumanBean520]

Columbus knew the drill! He was on a mission 😂😂😂

[@kevinpritchard5765]

Man you must have worked so hard to have so much cool stuff in your life! Not everyone who has worked incredibly hard can say the same thing. Good life choices brother... Respect!

[@NOBLEIMHOTEP]

DEFINITELY BOBCATS, THE WHITE BIRD IS AN EGRET

[@Kurokyura]

Good video uncle bama

[@EricB_LakeOneal]

I snorkel in my lake, but you really need about 40+ inches of visibility to see anything. Its super fun - the bluegill are very curious and approach you quickly. However, they will bite if you stay stationary long enough!

[@DawgsGuy]

Glad to see the ducks again. I was curious as to what happened to them.

[@SamLyons-b3l]

i love seeing the size of the bass steadily increase every video. love the videos keep it up.

[@christinawyckoff2164]

Love it watching the animals 💕❣️

[@rgarlinyc]

Always a joy to see your videos and the life of nature so vibrant and growing! Thanks a ton!

[@PgLangGang]

The Bald Eagles intertwining and falling is usually a courtship display.

[@caseykahler6827]

I absolutely love your videos. I look forward to your videos more than any other I follow.

[@FishHuntFamily123]

Absolutely bobcat. How Amazing

[@Fly420]

Good luck with the smallies! If they survive the warmer water they are likely to interbreed with your largemouth and produce spotted bass. If the Northern Smallmouth does not survive, we have the only subspecies here in SW Missouri that tolerates warmer water.

[@doggonedk]

What you witness was more than likely eagle foreplay. Hopefully they had their eye on that nesting platform and you have a mated pair nesting there. That would be outstanding!

[@hawkdriver0171]

Thanks!

[@BamaBass]

Thank you!

[@chris_2714]

Cormorants are pretty cool birds. They are lightning fast underwater. When i fish for mackarel, they'll often chase down the ones I release, and mackarel are fast! They might feed on the smaller fish but I think the bass, big tilapia, and big bluegill should be fine.

[@tkcphoenix2k4]

The turtle cam is very cool.

[@Brian-xl7pi]

Regarding the 2 eagles latching on to each other. I was on a Disney Alaskan cruise in June on the Disney Wonder Cruise Ship. On June 14 2024, as our ship left port in Juneau, a dozen seagulls picked some kind of food out of the bay in the wake of the ship as we pulled out of the dock. As I watched, a bald eagle swooped in and circled the area. A minute later a golden eagle flew in and circled the bald eagle, the met in the mid air, locked feet together and spiraled towards the water. They fell about 50 feet and let go of each other about 10 feet above the water. The golden eagle flew to the other side of the bay. The bald eagle plucked a fish out of our wake about 30 seconds later. It was incredible.

[@shawnfries2708]

Also question would you consider getting mud skippers ? Even if its just for cedar falls they can breath air and they make a cute noise when the jump back into the water

[@matt7164]

It’s good that you like the purple feather grass. Because it’s super invasive and will soon be everywhere.

[@sloobyanthony572]

Now that was cool. Great vid.

[@stevionyoung8848]

Fantastic video, as always! Something I’d like to see is more fishing for second Gen bass

[@leolldankology]

9:03 That's a courtship ritual that eagles do.

[@twoheadedpanthr]

Looked like an Eastern Phoebe on the feeder camera. Should consider adding some assorted bird feeders around Cedar Falls, especially near the shallow areas that the songbirds will bathe in. Black oil sunflower, safflower, nyger thistle, and suet for the woodpeckers.

[@craigs.handle]

The eagle clenching is some foreplay

[@fishinarkansas3348]

Yea those are all bobcats!! Super cool, they are kinda hard to get on cam like that. In my area atleast.

[@ctown6971]

9:27 i think the eagles were breeding.

[@annietind262]

Yes, that's exactly what they do.

[@Vincentions]

​@@annietind262it's a courtship display, they usually breed in the nest or a tree. I people terms this was foreplay not copulation.

[@marilynanderson1221]

What a treat to see all the critters up close! Love your channel!

[@artiskus9194]

Two weeks is too long between episodes.

[@MattFaulkner77]

Agreed we need to get them to make 1 to 2 videos a week!

[@wellyesbutactuallyno8959]

I think it's bc they have a very high standard for video quality and also like having enough time to live and enjoy everything. I think bama was an electrical engineer before this so understandable.

[@kyles5960]

These videos take a lot of time to make probably, they are very high quality

[@docninjaesquire]

I agree however the quality and family friendly nature of the content definitely make it a treat when a new video comes out. God bless America and God bless the bama bass family. Aloha from Hawaii. The ninja

[@cerpzy9458]

@@MattFaulkner77 quality over quaintly

[@Carlos00123]

For your cormorant situation: since you’re in Alabama, depending how close you are to the Gulf of Mexico, chances of you getting high numbers of cormorants becomes less the further you are from the bay. That also means the further you are from the bay the less of a chance it’ll stick around for long. This is a Double-crested Cormorant you have here.

[@dlmsarge8329]

Here in Ontario, Canada 🍁 we had a population explosion of Cormorants that were ruining the habitat of many lakes. Finally our government opened a "hunting season" for them, in truth it was a regulated cull. Sportsmen of all stripes were pleased with their decision!!

[@ZroCool_Garage]

Clinching and spiraling down to the ground is part of the mating ritual

[@maureenbeckstead6407]

Eagles clasp talons together as a normal part of courtship. They also drop and catch sticks with eah other in flight. By the way, preparing their nest with sticks and branches is a major part of courtship so your preparations whoch include leaves and small stuff may not be recognized as a proper nest. Excited to see what happens.

[@MartySumo]

TRUMP 2 more days

[@elliothickle3247]

Saw tow pairs of Redtail falcons doing this the other week, such a terrifying and beautiful mating ritual

[@Breydwildlife]

You should make the pond more biodiverse, pickerel would be cool and flat head catfish or bullhead.

[@marlongreen8567]

I start the episode and boom its over 😢. What a life this man and his family has!

[@1111semprfi]

I sincerely thank you for these videos, they really take all my stress and worries away

[@jeffquintrell1963]

Your property is looking just stunning love your videos. Thank you!!!

[@truthbetold2567]

That was fantastic!

[@deanwagner3694]

Love what you are doing! I am not professional but here are my thoughts on a couple things. 1) Eagles were mating. 2) Yes, they look to be a family of bobcats. Looking forward to more turtle cam.

[@Dj-ls8gr]

Thank you for the video mate!