The End of Bird Keeper Toby

[@BirdKeeperToby]

Thank you , your comments her,e across socials and on the live have been so overwhleming. The sheer grattitude I have for everything thats come to pass these last 10 years. Thank you. Continue the jounrey with a new chapter, a new story entierly. that of Cuppa Phee; www.youtube.com/@CuppaPhee

[@ZimVerse]

Happy to see you have a good send off. I'll definitely make sure to check out Cuppa Phree. Her content seems really good.

[@carstengottliebdam6682]

we coming to at miss you but the life most go on. Thanks for everything and good luck in the future

[@garatenadialga6886]

CUPPA PHEE? DOES SHE MEAN CUP OF PEE

[@garatenadialga6886]

that was a joke

[@shinyev3281]

I wish you the best of luck toby stay happy and safe

[@HoopsandHipHop]

Don’t even have the words to express how much you’ve meant to me over the years and how much I’ve enjoyed our friendship. So, I’ll just say thank you so much for everything, and I hope you get everything out of this next chapter that you’re looking for, wherever it may lead. THANK YOU TOBY! ❤️

[@Madhav-se3kf]

Please don't give him more likes, he got 69

[@TheYoshiChannel-7]

I’m so sad I started watching him 2 months ago and he already left way too soon man😢

[@BirdKeeperToby]

Hoops you are my brother and I am so happy Youtbue worked for you like it did, youre music was a backbone for me in thoise first few yeas and I';m glad everyone else saw that skill of yours, I'm so proud of everytihng you've built

[@Spellbound_Studios]

Love your videos

[@SKY-ky8xv]

Bro come vak

[@BirdKeeperToby]

Well it's shcedlued. There are a few more vidoes to go between here and there. I hope you are all having an amzing end to your year and thank you to anyone who has ever watched a single seound of any of my vidoes. If you don;t know what this vidoe is about you can see my vidoe explination here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaSxkHqtnNWkgbs And of course, as always, Soar High Pokemon Masters

[@EliteTrainerKenway]

I hope you get everything you want out of your retirement, mate!

[@macauleyliamcurran2925]

He’s drunk

[@tlst94]

How are the comments 7 days old when this video was uploaded 37 minutes ago?

[@Mati-kun]

o7

[@macauleyliamcurran2925]

It was scheduled @@tlst94

[@Hellscapefox]

Man that’s gonna be a sad day but maybe one day you will return and we will welcome you back with open arms just remember we will always be here for you hope you enjoy your break

[@Takeawayjustin]

Yeah, i do believe that when Gen 10 realeases, he is gonna make a new pokemon tree he will probably not return when that happens, but we can hope

[@Hellscapefox]

@@Takeawayjustin hey can’t complain about that though

[@Pharohdos]

Just Toby no more bird keepers Dnd content???

[@ChuckyFan666]

how does your comment say you commented 2 weeks ago, but he only uploaded this just 6 days ago?

[@Hellscapefox]

@@ChuckyFan666 I posted this comment before the premiere

[@JPRPokeTrainer98]

Gonna miss seeing your videos around, but super happy for you starting a new chapter in life. Thanks for the memories Toby!

[@BirdKeeperToby]

Keep up thje amaizng work mate, I need something to watch in mt time off haha. Thank you dude :D

[@Patterrz]

No one makes videos quite like you mate, hope to hang out soon!! Best of luck to everything in the future :D

[@BirdKeeperToby]

Thanks man hope to see you soon

[@HoodlumCallum]

I'm gonna miss your videos man. Proud of everything you achieved. Goodluck with the future ♥

[@BirdKeeperToby]

Thnaky ou mate for helping me not only get the kickstart I need but for being a wonderful freind , I hope to see you aorund

[@AceTrainerLiam]

Everything and everyone wonderful I have in life came about because I met you, which wouldn’t have happened if you’d never started this channel Love you bro. Excited to see what’s next for you. You know I’ll be here every step of the way! ❤

[@BirdKeeperToby]

Love you dude, you're going to cotnue to get every great thing that'#s coming to you... including seeing me this weekend

[@DustyGogoat]

Thank you for everything, Toby! You've inspired a generation of Pokemon Creators, including me. Good luck in 2024!

[@BirdKeeperToby]

Cant't wait to see what you put out this year mate :D

[@ThePokeRaf]

You’ve been a staple in my KZbin career and even becoming your friend, hanging out and just interacting with you has been a dream come true. Thank you so much for everything you’ve done for myself and other creators in the Pokémon community. I’m going to miss you loads bro ❤

[@BirdKeeperToby]

Thank you mate. The best of luck to you with everything

[@nirgunawish]

for years now every couple weeks/months i binge a bunch of both of your videos i'm really gonna miss you toby

[@tokuprime4450]

Parasocial relationships are a strange thing. I've never met you or even spoken to you, but after so many years of watching your videos I'm sure that - like so many others - I will feel a little melancholy when this video goes live and I hear the final "Soar high, pokemon masters!" And yet, having received those words of encouragement from you on so many occasions, how can I not respond in kind? Whatever challenge you take on next, do so with the knowledge that there are SO many people cheering you on. Soar high Toby!

[@SoulSloth147]

It's been a great 9ish years of birdKeeperToby, but cheers to you, Toby. Hopefuly you'll become as successful and inspirational in 'the real world' as you've been for all of us. Good luck in the rest of your life.

[@Lugre]

It was a pleasure to work with you Toby, you will always be one of the best Pokémon content creator, but definitely one of the kindest person I've met in my life, take a good and deserved rest and hope everything goes well in 2024 ❤ Hope we keep in touch next year!

[@BirdKeeperToby]

Ddue thnak you for giving your amazing skill to the channel, you deserve so much sucsess

[@ShinyCatherine]

I grew up watching your videos, and while I don’t watch a lot of Pokémon content nowadays since I don’t wanna get too pokemon’d out, it’s sad to see you go. Cheers to you and your work on this channel- now go explore and live life to the fullest!

[@ezrabaker974]

2 things 1. Hi Catherine 2. I absolutely agree, I am going to miss him.

[@EnderFoxGamer]

Hey Catherine! Also I really agree so much

[@PragMagik]

I will always hold your channel and you in a special place in my heart. So very thankful I got to meet you, work with you, and have the distinguished honor of calling you friend. Appreciate you endlessly no matter what direction life takes you from here!

[@BirdKeeperToby]

Thank you mate, thank you for working wqith me on one of the best vidoe sI got to do towards the end :D

[@siddharthbhandary5394]

Ngl, you talking about your struggles and how you were so focused on your own work, made me realize thats what Sada and Turo might have felt. They were obsessed and so focused on their work as they felt they werent much without it and when things had to be sacrificed or lost in their life for their work (like their spouse leaving them in a version of the game or not being in Arvens life) they just put in more dedication and burned themselves not seeing the bigger picture and how it was damaging them.Ive seen you ever since I was 14. You were one of my first poketubers i ever saw. I have got to say thank you for everything youve done for this channel and thank you for prioritizing your needs first. I wish you nothing but the best BirdKeeperToby. Thank you for making mine and many other peoples childhoods awesome

[@BirdKeeperToby]

Thnak you so muchfor this incredibly kind comment

[@siddharthbhandary5394]

Thanks a lot i appreciate the reply. It means a lot to me❤❤

[@YoBoyScar]

Thank you for everything you did I really enjoyed all your videos and fell in love with them soar high pokemon master

[@Sagewinds]

Toby, I never realized until watching this compilation that I started following you so early in your KZbin journey. I was there in the first 6-12 months and I would never have guessed how new the channel was because you have always given your all to these videos. Thank you for the countless hours of entertainment while bored at work, comfort while laying sick in bed, and joy when I needed a good laugh from a goofy guy on KZbin. That said as some one 6 years your senior, I understand what turning 30 feels like and trying to see how your life will unfold. Feeling stuck, scared, and most of all burnt out. You started a career and gave more effort to it than most people in their 20s would any other job. You should be proud of yourself and well deserving of some rest. Take your time, do what you need, and most of all always continue soaring so very high.

[@ultroyluvsf1]

From a toddler to a teen. My goodness this channel has been absolutely amazing it's gotten me into so much more then Pokémon it's got me into biology,culture,history and mythology. But like anyone else Toby deserves to do what he wants with his life

[@sufferuntilsupper]

What a time to be alive. I first started watching your channel around 5th grade and now i’m a senior in high school entering college in a few months. Your theories are some of the best Pokémon theories i’ve watched and don’t think such passion, dedication, and research will go into theories like this anymore; it was an honor being apart of the journey and community, thank you Toby. You’re my childhood and who contributed to me being a Pokémon fan. Change is hard but sometimes change is for the good. I’m glad that after close to a decade of working and growth, you’re taking a break; thank you again Toby; stay safe and best wishes, soar high 🫡❤

[@Celso_Luis]

Got to know your channel two months ago (so I little bit too late, I might say) and I'm not really such a Pokémon fan nowadays, even though it's a fondly remembered part of my childhood... but all the passion that comes through in your videos is really inspirational. It clearly shows that what you did was about something you absolutely love(d) and is(was) much more than just a videogame brand to you. So while it's kind of sad to get to know your journey just after it's finished, it's moving to see all that you accomplished. And that everything seems to have turned out great for you in the end. Hope you have splendid new chapters in your life, man! And also that you always remain proud of what you did here. Because you really earned it.

[@BirdKeeperToby]

Thank you so so much for this comment

[@Pixsylver]

2 days, I’m gonna miss him, but I’m very grateful for the 400+ videos he left behind

[@jacobs5546]

This is going to be a very sad video. If you ever decide to come back, we'd be more than happy

[@BirdKeeperToby]

Thnak you :D Hopefully a very happy video too

[@Karn_EX]

What a decade you've had! Best of luck with everything in the future, was good bumping into you this Summer, see you at Megacon!

[@jayyoung258]

It's been an amazing almost decade Toby. I used to watch your videos after school and I honestly miss the days of being in grade school and coming home to watch you on my tablet

[@Rileys-journal]

I haven’t always been a consistent watcher as I’ve strayed away from from Pokémon, yet still buying the new games but barely playing them, so when I have watched your content it reminds me of how passionate people can be about something they like and that inspires me a lot. The way you hold yourself in videos is an example of how an immense passion for something can bring the best out of someone when done in a healthy way. So I hope you do well in your next journey. If you return that would also be cool, but either way thanks for sharing your story. P.s. I wish could have got a jumper, hopefully I can get the poster bundle tomorrow. Edit: I realized how I said healthy way and how you were leaving to be better so sorry for that mistake.

[@alexnovember1354]

Thank you for years of content and community. You and Zeltik were the first two channels that made me realize there was more to KZbin than looking up songs and clips of TV shows lol. It's safe to say that this channel has been a consistent source of entertainment and relaxation for a long time. Don't forget to let us know where you put your energy next, there are a lot of us who will support it!

[@TipsySpinda]

Toby. We're all going to miss you. I wish you only the best of luck in your endeavors and hope that God blesses you and yours. May you find true happiness and joy. And maye you live a long life!

[@BirdKeeperToby]

Thank you for your kindness.

[@MitchKarlo]

That final “Soar high” got me😭 Thank you for reinvigorating my love for Pokemon. Your videos have helped me decompress in many trying times. I wish you the best on this next step in your very long and fruitful journey!!

[@ethanheeralal5745]

Hope you enjoy your break man, was truly fun watching one of the best theorist on the Pokemon community. Soar high Bird Keeper Toby.

[@theruinmaniacfiles1418]

Been a wonderful few years working with you I'm glad to have been a part of BKT as an editor, those time we collabed and just as viewer back in the day, even when my english was limited and your videos were one of the things I used to learn the language (took me a good two months to understand you were saying "Soar high", lol) Thank you Tobs, for all of that, for the good times your channel has gave me and for the support you've shown me as a creator and also with personal stuff. Hope you find new directions to soar high, mate. If the Bird Keeper comes back, we'll be happy to have him again. If not, we'll be happy to know Toby is doing good somewhere else

[@BirdKeeperToby]

Dude you knwo it but you;re one of the aboslute best! I hope less time working wit me means the world gets more of your vidoes :D

[@Pixsylver]

It’s wierd, I’ve only been watching for about a year, but it feels like I’ve been through the journey of your channel, I hope whatever you do next, be it content creation or not, I hope you soar high

[@DeedsPlaysDrums]

Sir, it’s a little long. But I promise if you read there’s a lot of heart in it. I started watching your videos thru the Lockstin videos. I had moved half way across the United States from New Jersey to Texas for a girl and her little girl. While up late one night with the little baby I saw my first Alolan Form and thought a trick was being played. Crash cut to me becoming enthralled with the idea of the Alolan region and Alolan forms and becoming such a fan of yours (as well as Lockstin). I’m 35 now, sadly the relationship is over. But I was able to transfer my love of Pokémon onto my daughter. And as I stand at the steps of a possible journey back home to NJ, much like you sir, standing at the steps of the next chapter in your journey - I will never be able to truly thank you (and Lockstin) for reawakening my love of Pokémon, which I now share as a bond with my daughter in what is a difficult time for us. The young Bird Keeper Toby transcended to Pokémon Master status long ago. Thank you, sir. Soar high, Pokémon Master!

[@cheyennemoore8380]

I told myself I wouldn't cry, but seeing you nearly do it broke me. We'll miss you, Toby, but I for one an excited for the next chapter in your journey. Pardon me if this is a bit long, but I'm so glad and grateful for what hard work you've put into this channel. Even if it never has another upload, know that I am beyond grateful to you. Although it started shortly after I started college, I found you two years into this journey and I've followed it through to today. I always watched late, but I loved every video and found the Evo tree to be so incredibly fun and brought me back to my childhood love for this franchise. At a time when I was stressed out from work and school, I could always count on you to make me smile. Thank you for being that for so many of us. It saddened me to hear it was getting hard on you to continue this journey, but as Ash would often tell his beloved Pokémon, "take a good long rest". No matter what happens in the future, please take to heart the need for rest we all have, and take a good long one friend. Much love, always.

[@StickMaster500]

I've been watching your video ever since the "Where Are All The Pokemon Regions?" video and I've enjoyed every video since then and while it's a shame it's coming to an end, I'll definitely be sure to rewatch a lot your old videos and if you do come back to KZbin, I'll be sure to watch it. *Thank you for providing content for us for the past decade!*

[@skanker1772]

We will all miss you Tobi .. Over the past 10 years you have been a source of light and joy during my most darkest of times ... No words can express how much you and your channel have ment to me and the community SOAR HIGH MY FRIEND 🎉🎉🎉😢❤😊

[@Mati-kun]

Almost a decade, heh....Toby, you rekindled my love and brought me back to this world of Pokemon and for that I'm grateful to you. While this true that the last 3 or so years I wasn't really following your videos and being active in your community, I still want to thank you for all the fun, interesting and captivating content you created. I know your goodbye quote is "Soar high, pokemon masters", but for people of your caliber the only goodbye I can say is; "For those about to rock, we salute you!" and YOU, rocked hard! I wish you the best of luck on everything the future may hold for you. BEST WISHES!

[@Eevee007King]

Happy new year Toby and hopefully see you sometime next year or years to come. Have a great Rest.

[@GenetheOutlaw404]

I'm sure this is probably going to get lost in the myriad of other comments but I just have to say thank you Toby. Though I've never met you, after years of watching your content and falling in love with the love and passion you've had for something so close to my heart it is heartbreaking to see you go. It really is like saying goodbye to a friend. My feed and day to day life won't be the same without your uploads but I'm so incredibly happy that such an outstanding person like yourself is setting off on a new exciting adventure and seeking your happiness. Thank you for the years of amazing videos and I wish you nothing but the absolute best and happiest days ahead.

[@dylanhandelman7340]

Thanks for all the memories, buddy. As much as it would be great for you to come back, figure out your path, and we all know you'll soar high.

[@robin.8868]

Your videos helped me out through high school, one of the darkest times of my life for a number of reasons. When I was trying to be a poketuber (before I felt like I was forcing it too much and stopped) I had a Halloween creepypasta reading special. I was excited when you gave me permission to read out your story and do a video on it with my friend Vossie doing visuals for it to help bring it to life. This channel will always hold a special place in my heart. Soar High, Bird Keeper Toby. Soar high to broader horizons.

[@joeysanchez5094]

One thing I’ve always respected about you was how genuine and humble you were. Thank you for an amazing 9 years, looking forward to seeing/hearing where this break takes you.

[@Astral_thee_God]

Well, the stream is over, I’m sick and emotional 😂 I’ve been subscribed to the channel for at least seven years now? I fell out of Pokémon around the time of gen 5 but came back when gen 6 leaks started. I got super into poketubers and Pokémon theories at that time. And then I eventually found Toby and his How Does Evolution Work? video. I love all of his evolution videos, the Halloween videos, the Easter egg videos are probably some of my favorite. I love the hard work that went into Tempest and Team Snooze was so fun. I know all good things eventually come to an end, but some things I just don’t expect or want to end. It seems like I just got here and started watching his channel and now it’s time for Toby to move on. I’ve never been good with endings, even with tv series, or goodbyes so I’m really hoping this is just a “see you later” instead So, see you later, Bird Keeper Toby. Thank you for sharing you love and passion for the series and helping reignite my own. Oh, I even ordered a tree of evolution poster and I really can’t wait for it to travel across the pond and reach me lol It was a fun journey I’m thankful to have been a part of, even if I didn’t comment a lot, though I wish I did now. Good luck on your new journey and I hope it’s as prosperous, even more so than this one. Until you come back here to the channel or somewhere else, or even if you decide not to return to KZbin at all, soar high, Pokémon Master

[@sosopokefan]

This video made me speechless, tears started falling down by the end. It was an amazing journey with you Toby, been following you for years, and I get excited for your theory and other videos when they come out, especially in collabs, they're my favorites. Thank you for being an amazing person, enjoy your life behind the screen and explore all the new possibilities. And as Bird Keeper Toby, we hope to see you soon.

[@justinn8541akaDrPokemon]

As sad as it is to see an end of a KZbin channel(at least for now), I'm glad to see it through. Good Luck on life Bird Keeper Toby.

[@jordanjohnson89]

Thank you for everything over the years Toby! I started watching you in my 2nd year of highschool, and as 2024 comes to a close I'm celebrating my first year after finishing my 4 year college degree. You created content different from anyone else in the scene I was watching at the time. Sure, the let's plays others were doing were cool, but your videos gave me a deeper look into the Pokemon world and I loved diving into all the lore alongside you. From the Tree of Evolution series, to the Calm Mind Podcast, to your coverage of Detective Pikachu (I still feel nostalgic when my Detective Eevee shirt turns up in my wardrobe rotation), to, of course, the theories. Your content has helped pass the time in such a wonderful way, and 2024 won't feel the same without it. But I'm super excited for you to be moving onto the next phase of your life, and I hope that you find so much happiness and joy in wherever life takes you! Soar High, Pokemon Master o7

[@SuperDazmo]

Ah man it's really over. Been a hell of a ride, thanks for everything, Toby.

[@jacobonline6994]

Started watching this channel in year 7 when I was 14. I’m currently in my final year at university and I’m 21 years old. I quite literally grew up watching your channel and you’ve been a bigger than small part of my childhood. Crazy to think about…

[@floyda.lanejr.3428]

Bird Keeper Toby, you and Lockstin are incredible! You’ll be sorely missed! 😢😢🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@skechie_edits]

This goodbye truly means alot to me. I believe I started watching this channel around when Sun and Moon came out in 2016. I was 10 and in 5th grade, so that was pretty much the peak of my interest in Pokémon. I’m 17 now and about to graduate highschool. Looking at your older videos brings back memories of when I didn’t even have a phone, I vividly remember I used to watch your videos on the KZbin app on my TV. My interest in Pokémon has fluctuated over the years so I can’t honestly say that I never stopped watching this channel, but for the past few years I have certainly tuned in. KZbin isn’t a career I am searching for but it is a hobby I have always wanted ever since I was little, and its channels like these that give me hope that I can gain a following simply out of having a passion and talking about the things I love. Youre an inspiration to me and contributed to my childhood. Thank you for sharing your journey and I hope your future is successful (:

[@zuivbal6951]

My Alolan Exeggutor jumper arrived in time for Christmas and now got my framed Tree of Evolution hanging in my office as I watched as this video premiered. Felt very wistful about it all, even seeing you comment how grateful you were for the community you built in the comments as I watched made me feel quite touched in a way i wasn't expecting. I found BirdKeeperToby through your collaboration with Lockstin on the "This is the end" theories. That grew into finding other poke tubers, listening to podcasts and even subscribing to Falcone during Lockdown and through him I found twitch and that's led to new content for me and now Cuppaphee. My online journey with Pokémon started with you and it is sad that all things come to an end. However, I wish you all the best with whatever you do next and I hope yourself and Phoebe go from strength to strength. One of the great pleasures of being a passenger on the BirdKeeperToby train has been seeing you grow into an amazing person and it shows through the quality of people you gather around you, your charity streams and the good you seem to want to put out into the world. You don't know me and you might never see this comment etc, etc. But I hope you know that with this little corner of the internet, this channel and the hard work that might not always have seemed worth it or that you took great pride in often, you are a beautiful core memory for many people. One day I'll think about the crystal onix or the evolution of Pokémon and I'll think of you and that will make me happy (and I won't be alone in having those moments). That's your greatest achievement in my opinion, BirdKeeperToby was happiness. Soar High Toby

[@PsychoElite]

Gonna miss you, Toby. You were really one of the first poketubers I started watching and I'm grateful for your channel...you've been there through some difficult times. Best of luck and nothing but happiness for you in the future. THANK YOU

[@BirdieSenpai]

This guy was one of my biggest inspirations to become a KZbinr, myself. It's oddly poetic that he decides to take his break from it all a month and a half after I decided to take mine. If and when he comes back, I think it's safe for me to speak for many of us when I say we'll be right here waiting for him. Soar high, Pokémon masters. Chirp Chirp and God bless.

[@skybricksgaming8392]

I remember finding this channel right as the sun and moon trailers were coming out. I thought Pokémon was so cool but didn’t own a 3DS so I was searching for channels to talk about this thing I wanted to interact with but didn’t have the means to directly. These videos gave me that, and they also introduced me to so many other creators that I love to death and continue to watch even know that I can interact with the series in my own way. While I don’t typically do Pokémon, KZbinrs like you inspired me to want to do my own content, even if I’m still easing into it, little by little. Thank you, Bird Keeper Toby, for everything that you have done for this community. I wish you the best on what you do in your future. I know that whatever it is, it will be great.

[@scottyb2754]

I started watching you when I was in highschool and I have been here the whole way! You have been there when I graduated highschool, got engaged, got married, had a kid, and now my son is 3. I am going to miss you A LOT. I have been following you the whole entire time since Pre-Alola. I wish you well you wonderful brit!

[@theoareklatt3261]

I normally don’t comment KZbin videos, but dude I gotta say thank you for all your amazing videos. You sparked the “science” view of Pokémon which is mainly what kept me in this franchise. You are truly amazing!

[@ryanm6914]

We miss you. Thank you for all the memories and all your hard work! God bless you and your family.

[@surgeco.channel8972]

We’re gonna miss you, Toby. Thanks for the memories, and wherever you go from here, soar high.

[@cyberdaikaiju]

Your absence will leave a little pokeball shaped hole in all our lives. Its been an amazing journey, and I am glad you decided to share it with us. No matter what is next for you, I wish you all the best.

[@leviathan4330]

I remember being in high school during the first few years of your channel and coming home to watch your vids while doing my homework. While I'm gonna miss your content and I hope you will end up returning at some point, I'm very happy for you to be taking this next step in the journey that is life.

[@twosaturn_xd]

Damn sad to see you leave. I’ve looked up to you for the past 9 years and you’ve truly inspired me to follow my dream and continue playing Pokémon. Thank you for everything Bird keeper Toby. Smell you later. :)

[@A_Random_Trainer]

I have really enjoyed your videos, the first time I saw you was in Locksin's "The end of Pokemon" Theory series, and I have enjoyed your content since then. I hope you have a fulfilling time away from KZbin, and regardless of whether you come back to KZbin or not you are a BAMF as a person, thanks for the time you have spent on all your videos the past year has been stellar, a cut above, so thank you.

[@Zivillyn]

It's been a lot of fun watching your videos over the years. If you don't come back you will be missed, but at least we'll have the memories. If you do come back, then we'll be overjoyed to see you back. Happy New Year man, and whatever you do, best of luck, and may you find the success you seek.

[@ZuskV1]

We’ll miss you Toby, even though I haven’t watched a lot of you lately there will be a Toby sized hole in the pokemon youtube space.

[@TomoFoxFoxington]

Toby, your series on the Tree of Evolution I think is the thing that really reeled me in, though I'm pretty sure you've been on my radar since the beginning of your career. Your amiable personality, and your passion for thinking deeply about the series, have definitely been an encouraging part of my days. While I'm sure we all hope for your return at some point, I just hope you can restore some vim and vigor into your step. First Things First by Stephen Covey might be a good starting point for some literature to point you in the right direction. Good luck and Godspeed in the New Year Toby!

[@ProsecutorZekrom]

You were always my favourite poketuber, but I’ll confess; I’ve scarcely watched any pokemon related content for a good while now (until I started to watch some of your videos that popped up on my recommended today). After playing Scarlet, a game I was so excited for seeing the trailers, only to be hit with the realisation that it’s graphically inferior to sword and shield and downright buggy, I became disillusioned with the franchise, and with the exception of Go, I haven’t been keeping up with the franchise lately. I know you said something similar in your video from 4 months ago, so honestly I can really sympathise with feeling disillusioned with the current state of the franchise and wanting a break - because that’s exactly what I’ve been doing (still haven’t beat Scarlet). But even from the few videos of yours I watched tonight my interest was hooked. Your content is at a higher quality level than the games themselves, because you care about your fans and know when to take a break - which the pokemon company doesn’t, as I think the main reason for the state of the modern series are these incredibly tight deadlines and constant churning out of content. Anyways, I wish you all the best on whatever you decide to do going forward. I’m probably going to binge a lot of your back catalogue now. Thanks for all the great videos!

[@RheaZenko]

Toby, it's been a long ride and I hope that whatever you do in the future you have a great time with it. Best of luck and maybe drop us a line every once in a while. 🙂 Take care.

[@jgr7487]

Soar high, Toby! This video was so nostalgic for someone who's been here pretty much since the beginning. Thank you for having been here for so long. It's brave of you to leave this life you've had for almost a decade on your own terms for the sake of your sanity. Oh, welcome to the 30s, it's a great period. I wish you enjoy every bit of it, as you are leaving the stress carrousel that is content creation.

[@christophercarrillo4848]

I have always liked Pokémon ever since I was little playing Pokémon yellow, but fell off after gen 3 because I got older and “I wasn’t a kid anymore” but back in 2018 or 2019 I stumbled onto your channel and it reignited my love for Pokémon again! Seeing someone my age being so passionate about something I truly used to love made me feel like I could still play and enjoy a franchise I long forgot! Because of you I stumbled onto a whole community of KZbin who made pokemon their career and found that this love of Pokémon and games could still be enjoyed to the fullest even at our ages! Thank you for bringing my childhood back to me! Thank you for introducing me to some many others like you to watch and enjoy, I truly wish you the best in your journey and I hope we see you again on YT or somewhere else!

[@Mystic-Aidan]

I already poured my heart out on a previous video, but still, thanks for all these years of great content. You’re the one that really got me interested in the story and lore of Pokémon, and introduced me to the concept of poketubers in general. For that, I cannot thank you enough. It’s given me more than enough good times alone and with friends. I’m sad it’s over, but at least the ride was fun while it lasted. Best of luck in your future, Toby.

[@ScarletRebel96]

Its a sad day but thank you for everything over the years Toby ive enjoyed your channel for the last 4 years , I hope whatever you pursue next brings you happiness and success 😊

[@christianwalters2226]

Hey, I'm just happy to have been along for the ride. I've been around since about 2015-2016 or so. You've been a huge inspiration and whatever you decide to do in the future, the whole community You've built will support you. But if I may say, the mention of you possibly making DnD content in the future got me a little excited.

[@dracojoule]

Damn, crazy to think I've been watching this channel for 8-9 years, growing up and evolving along with the channel. Thanks for all the work over the years and I hope you find peace and happiness

[@W35T0N24]

I met you at a comic con when i was only 11, we got a photo and you were really nice. 17 now & has been nice to check in over the years , goodluck in your future bro

[@Gochen86]

I've been a fan for almost the entire journey, and while I haven't watched everything, I have absolutely loved everything I have watched. The Halloween specials, Tree of Evolution, and Tempest videos are my favorites, and I enjoyed writing the "Trainer Notes" I did for Tempest that outlined my own journey through the region. It may make me sad to see you go, Toby, but to put it in bird-based language, everyone takes their permanent flight from the nest at some point. May all your endeavors be as wonderful and successful as your time here. Though we've never interacted on any level beyond comments here on youtube, I still feel honored to call you my friend. Soar high, my friend.

[@MySuperiorOverlord]

Toby, as you embark on this next chapter in your life, know that you are appreciated not only for your great work but for who you are. Know that all of these beautiful comments and their praises are for Toby (even without the Bird Keeper). This channel and this project wouldn't be the same without your unique passion and good nature behind it. Remember that even if you are no longer "Bird Keeper" Toby, you are still the creative, one-of-a-kind soul who made it happen and that you carry those positive aspects within to wherever you go next. I thank you for sharing a part of yourself with the world. You have touched so many lives. Soar high!

[@ryanbirch5141]

Literally screaming right now I can’t lie 😭, been watching and following for years!! Got me through tough times, endless nights playing Pokémon watching your videos while shiny hunting, can’t thank you enough for all you’ve done for me and everyone else in this amazing community! Soar high Toby

[@derekcoffey7365]

Thank you so, so, so much Toby for everything you have done and shown us on your KZbin Channel. I can say without a doubt you are/were one of my favorite KZbinrs/Poketubers I have ever watched. I have loved pretty much everything you have done with your content and channel (Pokemon Tempest being my favorite series from you!). It's quite sad to see you go after an amazing 10 years but I can understand and fully respect your decision as to why(I believe I started watching you around Sword and Shield or maybe a tiny bit before I can't exactly remember unfortunately). I do hope that you will come back somehow, someday but only if it's something that you wish to do in the future. It's a sad and scary thought that one of the people that I love watching the most may or may not ever do KZbin again but I respect your choice. Even though I watch other Poketubers as well, not many of them can make me feel love for Pokemon the way that you have, Toby. You are definitely an important member of the Pokemon Community and you are such an amazing, kind, and gentle soul. I will definitely follow Cuppa Phee and watch her content whenever the time comes(because I have a list of KZbinrs I watch in a certain order because I watch alot of KZbinrs haha). I'm getting emotional just typing this and thinking about the future. If this happens to be "Soar High Pokemon Masters!" for the last time, then I just wanted to let you know that it was an honor to have been able to see your content that I have watched. You are definitely a blessing in disguise whose content has always made me excited for Pokemon or made me feel better during bad days. You are such an awesome, amazing, wonderful, brilliant, and caring person as well as someone that should be admired. I wish you the best of luck whatever you decide to do next. Soar High Toby and no matter what...... you'll always be our Bird Keeper🦉.

[@chrisdoke5214]

Its been fun watching you over the years. Watched you as I went through animation college, then through covid, then on work lunches. Its been real man. Good luck to you and your future endeavors.

[@SuuupaaaChip]

Toby, your videos have meant SO MUCH to me over the years. I will always cherish the memories you have created for me and all the times I would replay Pokemon games with a different perspective because of your videos. I even purchased some Pokemon cards from you a few years back. Watching this video is heartwarming and heartbreaking all at the same time. Honestly, I friggin love ya, bro. I don't think I would be the same person I am today without the countless hours of entertainment and education that your videos provided. Thanks a million, Toby. I wish you the utmost success in the next chapter of your life. xo

[@SJohnsonVoiceOvers]

Been watching you since the beginning. Thanks for what you’ve done for the community.

[@colinheidemann6295]

fighting really hard not to cry right now. I feel like ive grown up watching you; and to see such a beautiful journey reach it's conclusion, makes my heart ache. Its sad to see you leave, but im so happy for you and wish you the best.

[@colinheidemann6295]

reached the end of the video, definitely crying now

[@shell_of_the_sea]

I have been watching you for years, and you are one of my favorite poketubers. You will be greatly missed. I hope to see you again, but if not then thank you for everything!!! 😢❤

[@JamesDavis-nu5lx]

I'm gonna miss your video uploads Toby. I first discovered your KZbin channel back in 2016 - 2018 when I was new to the Pokemon KZbin community and I still remember most of your videos you shared (I never got the chance to watch them all as most of them were about new games with major spoilers etc) and it's nice knowing you virtually. Will keep in touch on Discord if I have the time to say hello!

[@duck09877]

It is sad to see you go, I have been watching you since I was a pokemon obsessed little kid but I am very grateful for all you have brought to the KZbin pokemon community and I wish you all the best in whatever you do next

[@ZeraVoltage]

Thank you Toby for the many years of memories and amazing content you made statement on the Pokémon Community and man has been pleasure watching you growing up it's gonna be sad seeing you go but I wish you all the best in your future endeavours!! Hopefully We see return in the future one day Thank you 💙🙏🏾

[@neworker4885]

Toby was one of the first youtubers i watched and probably led the way into how i consume content now. Though im not the most interested in pokemon anymore, i always loved watching his theories and from him started watching more youtube in general(may be good or bad depending on the person). Thank you Toby and soar high

[@PokemonPondcast]

Man, this hit much harder than I thought. It was truly and honor to follow you all these years and an absolute pleasure to have you on our show. Wherever the journey takes you next, may the Goddess guide you to good fortune and long life. Also... all hail Ganondorf!!

[@logo050400]

I'm gonna miss you, Toby. I've been following you through the whole ride, and I hope the future holds great things for you. It's truly been an honor.

[@Thomium]

I've watched your videos for years, but only recently realised I hadn't been subscribed! Pokemon theories / lore have always been my favourite content to watch and I feel like you are one of the most genuine creators out there, with your content feeling like waffling with a friend about random Pokemon stuff. I truly wish you the best of luck with all future endeavours Toby, and if you do decide to come back, I will be there for your return :)

[@Drayden4638]

I was 15 now I’m 24 and man it’s been a ride. Just growing up watching you has been great. I bring up your vids in conversations with my friends and we reshaped our ideas. I wish you a great break for however long it may be

[@OfficialDarkSoulMusic]

I'm about a year older than you and have been watching since around 2016, and I have to say I think you're the most hardworking Pokemon KZbinr I can think of. You're basically the only one I still keep up with (besides JWittz who doesn't upload much anymore), and in my opinion you've definitely earned the top spot on KZbin when it comes to real, in-depth Pokemon content. Thanks for all the years of entertainment. Wish you and Phoebe the best.

[@brianmorton9419]

I know I’m really late… I just want you to know that your videos have had a huge impact on the course of my life. I was in high school when you did your “pokemon tree of life” and was coming up on that point where I needed a direction in life. Your tree of life videos got me thinking about paleontology again, and helped me realize that my interest in creatures and how they live in their world has been a part of most of my interests in my life. I would watch your videos, think about what you got right and how I would’ve constructed the tree differently… and it made me realize that I wanted to study biology. Since then, I’ve gotten a bachelors in biology, been to every zoo I can, learned way too much about animals’ mating habits, flown across the country to excavate phytosaur fossils and prep them in a museum’s lab… and I truly don’t know if I would’ve done any of that if your videos hadn’t pointed me in this direction. Thank you for giving me the life I have now; whatever’s next for you, I hope you love it!

[@JustinWPruett]

You made us all better Pokémon trainers and masters. You’re awesome, Toby. Keep being you, and keep being kind.

[@cruentorex8334]

While I wasn't that frequent of a viewer I have always been subscribed and every time I watched one of your videos it always blew me away. The quality, the passion, everything you do is a huge inpsiration for me in my own content endeavors. It's bittersweet, I'm sad to see you go, but I'm happy that you are choosing this for yourself and I hope you find what you're looking for. Onward and upward my friend.

[@jarkiplier]

I've practically grown up watching these videos and you're responsible for a lot of my love for pokemon. You'll be missed big time here, gonna have to cherish the merch, cards and traded pokemon I've gotten from your various streams and events. Wish you all the best for the new year, soar high :)

[@Bfine94]

Whether this be a permanent farewell or a temporary so long, no one can deny what you have given to video game history with your content on this channel. Your love for your content has left an indelible mark which surpasses just the Pokemon community and has lead to more positivity than you will likely ever be aware of. Though I don't comment often, I do watch all of your videos and have been for years. So on behalf of all of the Pokemon Masters who have enjoyed your content, THANK YOU!!! I know you will continue to soar high, buddy!

[@conorrodriguez658]

@BirdKeeperToby I can’t thank you enough for these past years. I started watching your channel while I was studying in my first year of college in 2017, and it not only was entertaining and engaging, but revitalized my love for Pokémon. Prior to you I didn’t play any games between BW2 and Pokémon sword/shield. Ever since I’ve played all the games and watched all your videos. Thank you for your work and passion all these years.

[@francisramscar9426]

Will be sad to see you go mate I have followed your journey for many many years really loved your content you was the 1st British poketuber I found and I loved knowing that you loved in the same place I did, I'm glad to have known your channel and I hope you do come back as it won't be the same without you you well be missed, can't wait to hopefully see what the future hold for you bud thank you for the times you helped me you are one of my top 3 poketubers

[@NavyBlueDude]

Toby, you're the one who inspired me to go out and become a PokeTuber. I've made several friends, learned lots and gained a deeper appreciation for Pokémon and the community. Going forward, I wish you well on your journey ahead. Soar high, you Bird Keeper you.🐦

[@BirdKeeperToby]

Dude conbgrats on 10K, thank you for everything dude

[@NavyBlueDude]

@@BirdKeeperToby 🚢

[@farnko]

I am literally crying right now, watching this video. You were a big part of my KZbin viewing career and you reignited my love for Pokémon. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything. Best wishes for your future from Germany