Watch a Breathtaking Monarch Butterfly Swarm

In the mountains of Mexico, a spy hummingbird ventures into the heart of a breathtaking monarch butterfly swarm.
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In the mountains of Mexico, a spy hummingbird ventures into the heart of a breathtaking monarch butterfly swarm. Few filmmakers have been able to capture the spectacle this closely.
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[@noela.9843]

I love how the hummingbird drone's turbine is covered to make sure it does not hurt the butterflies' fragile wings. Wholesome and lovely stuff to watch during the quarantine to lighten up things a bit.

[@ahmadtheIED]

Except it's not. Don't be fooled. The underside of the wings have exposed spinning fan blades. This is definitely a "Ohh, those lemmings definitely jumped themselves" moment in this documentary. Make no mistake, COUNTLESS butterflies were maimed in the filming of this footage when they flew from under the wings and into the fan blades.

[@Elementroar]

Ahmad Shahnawaz Proof please.

[@ahmadtheIED]

@Paddy O'Yakkin I'm a Chemical Engineer/Biochemist, so idk about this specifically but really, when you have a static motor generating upward lift to keep itself stable in the air... Imagine your old toy helicopter. When you used to make it sort of "hover" in place, if you ever felt the wind being sucked in from under it, that's because of this. According to my knowledge this hummingbird is nothing more than a machine designed to murder as many butterflies as humanly possible, while obtaining decent footage. The goal here is the butterfly Kill Count, the video is a small bonus designed to mock us and humiliate them.

[@ahmadtheIED]

@Paddy O'Yakkin My friend thats the whole joke...

[@ahmadtheIED]

@Paddy O'Yakkin Like read the last paragraph of that post lol

[@milkteapapi6932]

Imagine being swarmed by half a billion butterflies. I would feel like a Disney princess

[@skootergirl22]

Thats a swarm that you can accept

[@dexed8679]

nope burn it

[@KailieCromwell]

I would feel like I'm being tickled, probably

[@cheap.gasoline7823]

I’m TERRIFIED of butterflies.

[@arunachouhan1037]

I'm thinking so like Disney princess.

[@1Tomrider]

My Dad saw a monarch butterfly swarm like this, said it was one of the most amazing things he'd seen in his life!

[@mischr13]

I grew up near a monarch grove as a child and I can concur it is one of the most amazing experiences ever. unfortunately there aren't as many anymore :(

[@lotte5173]

Did this experience bring him to God?

[@amarahk6759]

I'd probably be scared stiff as those fluttery butterflies make me so nervous when they're fluttering about. Shame that!

[@mohmedraza6153]

Where is this place?

[@lotte5173]

@@mohmedraza6153 A place where God ( not allah) reigns!

[@walteracevedo5105]

You wouldn't believe your eyes, if 10 million butterflies.

[@noela.9843]

Butterfly City

[@mpm5222]

Yasss

[@fajaradi1223]

Unfortunately, it appears as an 10 million scrambled pixels

[@mrkali5883]

Nice

[@missyb9438]

If 10 million butterflies....what?🤷🏼‍♀️

[@snowstrobe]

So, ah, what camera is filming the 'hummingbird'?

[@Falafelzebub]

The other hummingbird.

[@maisieghosted3592]

Another hummingbird cam

[@leanvlogs]

You can clearly see the camera filming some of the takes (like the one where you see the humming bird) is a far superior camera than the one built into the humming bird. Quality difference between takes is noticeable. That focus and depth of field is impossible to be made by the camera embedded on the humming bird. It's made by a far bigger and superior camera. Maybe a drone, or idk. But clearly not another humming bird. So, yeah. Let's be real.

[@bitspacemusic]

It's a Go Pro attached to a butterfly.

[@applecrumble8424]

Moth cam

[@popphotography1387]

“Beauty lies in the detail” The detail KZbin can’t handle

[@fajaradi1223]

Damn! My ISP won't let me stream beyond 480p. Feel you bruh!

[@alexacquaah4074]

1080p yeee bois

[@AsukaDoinHerThang]

Amen!

[@jrmikulec]

@The Shitstorm Starter Why do you assume that? You've said it more than once but I have a hard time believing you know much about the camera on a custom drone

[@honeyfrombees9154]

#youtubecompression

[@terrywade3696]

When I was a young girl, my parents took us to Red Rock Canyon in Oklahoma for a picnic. I guess we were in the flyway of the Monarch butterfly migration. Every tree and canyon wall was covered with them! I was beautiful especially when they started flying around. There were millions of them! It was magical.

[@kasondaleigh]

How lucky for you!! ❤️

[@jewelernest4984]

Wow, this looks like a scene from a dream. I can only imagine what it looks like in person. These wildlife filmmakers have one of the best jobs in the world as they go around experiencing, truly, some of the best places on planet Earth.

[@thomastuorto9929]

I would like to know what speed they recorded at to get that slow-mo footage!

[@poppacapps5573]

You can become a tourist, but won't be able to get that close. I camped nearby in 1998. Most wonderful experience. But, at night, it was the coldest I ever remember. The butterflies don't hibernate there because its warm. Once the sun comes out it's shorts and sandals. I got very close to the spot where they were, but would probably be in prison to this day if I had gotten caught. Lifetime unforgettable experience, to be sure.,

[@Thegirlnextdoor42]

They look like falling Autumn leaves

[@dakotagordon8756]

Breathtaking.

[@nsr5961]

They are beautiful but also I would like to imagine or see trees covered in morpho butterflies. 😍

[@weareprobablyinanarguement]

Exactly

[@captainrage_2312]

butterflies: why tf is that hummingbird T-posing on us

[@someone862]

Aggressively T-posing

[@mpm5222]

Hah so true

[@ramenixsan]

Lmao haha-

[@naomin4543]

HAHAHAHA

[@galileoaragona9418]

Probably made by bethesda

[@rickhillier7626]

What really blows my mind is that not one of those monarchs have ever been there before, so somehow, the "instructions" for how to get to this spot must be contained within the DNA of the butterfly and it was there from the time the first egg/sperm cells in the mother/father started to form into eggs. Just totally amazing.

[@naturalworld8]

Wow... Бабочка... Heimische Schmetterlinge. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKfYd3mnppekbpo

[@debbietheduck5389]

Yes that's cool, but where can I buy the hummingbird drone.

[@slamacatgt4296]

@@whisperingwhiskerss4877 that's not even funny that's offensive.

[@icyphine8593]

@@slamacatgt4296 everyone has their own sense on humor chill the fuck out

[@slamacatgt4296]

@Zeus Boo coming from a guy who sounded like who used 1 pack of ecstasy.

[@slamacatgt4296]

@Zeus Boo coming from a guy who's grammar is wrong as shit.

[@aydenharper1085]

Slamacat GT y so mad?

[@jimmiepatrum]

Once several years ago, a most magical thing happened to me. My husband and I were walking beside a shallow stream where there was a warm mud puddle to the side of the stream. I didn't see the butterflies at first, but as I stepped in the puddle, oh my goodness! Hundreds ...I'm not exagerating...of butterlies suddenly rose up and flew round and round me in a circle. I was completely spellbound. Not a sound did they utter - not even the flapping of their wings made a noise. I've never had such a thing happen since and I thanked God that he let me experience a little vision of Heaven here on earth. I'll never forget this as long as I live. Diane in NC.

[@khadijarh7742]

Omg I can imagine how stunning and wonderful was your experience

[@planetlexicon]

That’s a good omen. A similar event happened to a recent widow.

[@MrWhiteav6]

@Kill All Reptiles 🤣🤣🤣

[@jimmiepatrum]

@Kill All Reptiles No, my reaction would not be the same. Butterflies don't have any weapons to hurt me, but wasps certainly do. Of course the wasps would be acting defensively, just like the butterflys, but I don't wish them harm...I'd just move away from them. Believe it or not, I love ALL insects, wasps included. I carry them outside when I find them in my house, trying not to get stung! Diane

[@xXKuroXx100]

Marielle I look forward to seeing your hard work come to fruition. Good luck!

[@jasperofreeds]

The moment your so awe struck the " i think to myself what a wonderful world" starts playing in your head

[@Cindy99765]

A good song

[@blupyxi5669]

I hate his voice so much

[@quinnledar9317]

Yes

[@ellielouray3721]

@@blupyxi5669 nothing wrong with his voice!

[@irenedavo3768]

Jasmine Reed please watch videos of Jim Nduruchi

[@ninetozero920]

I have been raising monarchs the last year or so, I've released about 200 so far in my small backyard with limited milkweed. Seeing this video brings me so much joy, I hope even just 1 or 2 that I raised made it to this special place. If they did, all the struggle was worth it!

[@mikegranese1125]

How did you go about acquiring a caterpillar or larva or eggs?

[@magneticsnake9849]

@@mikegranese1125 online pretty sure

[@magneticsnake9849]

Are you still raising them they are down 80%😢

[@MissionaryForMexico]

Your awesome for doing this! Totally cool!

[@Xianne027]

God bless you!!! ❤ You should start a movement! Seriously!

[@lexilarrosa3694]

I was like ”Why does that hummingbird look so weird?” and then I realized that it's fake 💀

[@healthyshop77]

Lol same

[@jonalkr3487]

Same here 😆🤦‍♂️...I was like how can it fly without moving it's wings 😂

[@treesarae]

Ha ha.. I was thinking oh what a pretty interesting hummingbird and then I thought well they must have this in slow motion he's not moving his wings.. maybe I need reading glasses

[@andreavendlenepereira7200]

Yes 😂 😂

[@moon-oj3gf]

I didn't even realise it was fake until you pointed it out 😭😭🤡

[@H1kari_1]

KZbin: "Wanna see a beautiful breathtaking swarm of butterflies? Me: "Yes" KZbin: "Let me compress this brutally first so you can't actually recognize anything." Me: "Hol up".

[@CrypticRite]

The more tiny detail per frame, the more a video has to be compressed on KZbin. Unfortunately that's just how KZbin works, and the small camera wouldn't be able to do anything above 4k to help ensure higher fidelity.

[@TheDsRequiem]

I could see it just fine. Something wrong with your eyes?

[@CrypticRite]

@@TheDsRequiem you on a monitor or mobile?

[@runningwithSaul]

@@CrypticRite I'm on mobile and it's definitely compressed pixelated at 720p

[@CorporateShill]

s1b There’s mobile phones with way better screens than 720 p

[@candiigurl7893]

And who says fairytales don't exist? Breathtaking.

[@tonuahmed4227]

INHALES.....You'r breathe taking

[@horserose17]

FAIRY TAILS R FROM SATAN WAKE UP

[@SK-ch7ik]

@@horserose17 get out, let us admire the butterflies

[@larcovilia8792]

@@horserose17 you sound like you're the one who got hypnotized by satan instead, i like that idea.

[@SK-ch7ik]

@Kelly SHOWELL we all know that. The comment wasnt serious, everybody knows that dont exist

[@5mariposa5]

I've been there and have seen this in person. It doesn't look real and looks like the tree is blooming until u are up close and realize they are butterflies. There are other types of butterflies that also migrate around the same area. Truly magnificent!

[@CraftyCosmopolitan]

It must’ve been amazing . I’d be thrilled to visit this mesmerizing place as I’m obsessed with butterflies 🦋🧚🏾‍♀️

[@inner-healingwbrendabhopkins]

Would you please say the name of this place? Thank you. If you've been there then you must know it.

[@philippefutureboy7348]

Alternate title: KZbin’s compression algorithm fights with Monarchs

[@MiguelAngel-dm9hx]

Philippe Futureboy I saw that video too!!

[@MrNR96]

That one of the most beautiful things ive ever seen, wow

[@sandyg.8318]

Nick Reichwein i almost cried

[@mariemarin5347]

Nick Reichwein C IS EQUIVALENT TO 3 IN STRONGS GREEK 3 MEANS ABBADON (revelation 9:11) ABBADON IS THE KING OF THE BOTTOMLESS PIT OF LOCUSTS. OVID IN LATIN MEANS SHEEP 19 IN STRONGS GREEK MEAN SLAUGHTER

[@salazarsly7145]

It actually looks a bit scary

[@SpandauJerry]

Thought just the same

[@lorenavelvet]

@@mariemarin5347 ??? lay off the drugs lady.

[@perdido1144]

Video of the drone was taken using a telephoto. The purpose of the drone itself wasn't to take closeups of the monarchs - a telephoto can do that much more simply. The drone was used to film the half billion butterfly swarm from the INSIDE, rather than the outside!

[@Desimere]

with these drone videos, i always have the impression that the drone is just to put a new spin on thigs and attract people, but i don't mind :D

[@styxferryman1714]

Thank you I was curious about that

[@TheSunriseAnimation]

@@Desimere i think the drones are mostly used for scientific research and they accompany the researchers and take just a few closeup shots from them.

[@KP3droflxp]

For this video the drone was useless. The telephoto took far better shots and the drone camera was horrible.

[@oldman2477]

Spy Bird: T-Pose Butterflies: I'ma head out.

[@MrOmarabdulhadi]

I clicked on this to get blown away by the butterflies but instead I was just completely captivated by how well that hummingbird was engineered

[@Inaros404]

All of us did lmao

[@shriyabhattacharya1889]

Exactlt

[@lorijones3891]

If that hummingbird drone was for sale, it would fly off the shelves.

[@MrSlanderer]

Lori Jones That’s literally a tagline for drone ads.

[@smilesfordays]

Oof. I’m so excited to buy one my heart is racing like a... oh

[@tinaa2677]

Hahaha!! You clever little bird. 😉

[@brendagirard3263]

😂😂😂😂

[@alch3mIx]

I'll see you through the door

[@Salahuddin-xi4jv]

It's all fun and games until the butterflies gives "are you a bird" recaptcha test

[@larrygaroth9773]

NOOOOOOOO

[@dave1986R]

This is one act of nature that blows me away how those butterflies gather in that one little place in Mexico year after year. It’s amazing to see them all sleeping in those trees. But I will admit that hummingbird camera drone was pretty hilarious.

[@jvc1jvc124]

This event happens in Michuacan Mexico every year it's a beautiful spectacular event, from Mexico to the world we love....

[@Toomuchbullshitt]

Ikr. Many other birds winter there too.

[@arabia11mea]

when? I would love to witness this

[@robertocoria5575]

Angangueo Michoacan Mexico to be exact!

[@poulomi__hari]

That certainly goes up to my bucket list....

[@noomwa]

Don't die until you've witnessed the monarchs annual journey to and from. I've had the privilege of seeing this flight twice in my lifetime.... simply magical.

[@noomwa]

@MarinePreacher American, first time I saw it up in the Idyllwild Mountains, CA and the second time was near Redding CA, in the hills. They migrate between Canada and Mexico so we are blessed in USA, but it's like a dream. Seriously...lik...all of a sudden they're everywhere and then no where.

[@claudiasiefer8495]

@MarinePreacher American The Monarch butterflies end their 2,800 mile migration in Michoacan (Land of the Fisherman) MX. My friend has a wonderful hotel there in Morelia. Casona Rosa Monarch Butterfly Tour, Morelia Contact. 1-800-593-6259.

[@Falafelzebub]

A much smaller swarm winters in Pacific Grove, California.

[@free2bwild913]

Claudia Siefer is there a website for more information? The monarch history is fascinating, I would be blessed to witness this.

[@mrbear1302]

I haven't seen monarch butterflies in 30 years. I used to see them in Oregon but not anymore. I only saw 3 yellow butterflies last year.....pretty sad!

[@EM-mw2qr]

There is nothing that man can create that can even come close to the beauty of nature.

[@elizabethrodriguez9544]

As someone who raises monarchs from egg to chrysalide, it's awesome to see what we're contributing to!

[@koolkids56]

These trees are being cut down by farmers to make more room for avocados and it's tragic. People have been shot defending these butterflies.

[@irenedavo3768]

Elias Bernal hello

[@goforgold7082]

Man again. Destroying whatever he touches. Greedy species. Time to start living out the " kind" in "mankind"

[@NIHIL_EGO]

@@goforgold7082 All species are greedy. Our hunger is 100% natural.

[@SimoneVPoise]

Apparently they have never heard about the butterfly effect..

[@Pfromm007]

@@NIHIL_EGO Not quite correct. All species have an innate desire for survival, if that's what you call greed (not scientifically correct however.)

[@kylierico7022]

This is beautiful but I couldn't stop laughing at the hummingbird drone

[@irenahadziomerovic3689]

Exactly!!! I came here to seek confirmation that I'm not crazy because I just laughed so hard that I teared up. 'Nothing to see here, I'm just a regular humming bird OBVIOUSLY bzzzzzzzz...'

[@adotintheshark4848]

One butterfly to another, "You know Charles, I could swear that's an electric hummingbird"

[@lisajade8920]

Butterflys: ay yo what's popping? Hummingbird spy: don't mind me just watching

[@ZeeJBC]

Who else wishes we could get a 10 hour version of this?

[@theorgelmeisterakathesoapm8589]

How could somebody give something so beautiful a thumbs down, especially in such a sad time?!?! This video is SO uplifting!

[@xyzzyx573]

RedShadow sermalo

[@sumedh17]

Perhaps they expected a dragon to hatch out from one of eggs?

[@ViniciusVetor]

Because the drone seems fake.

[@thoughtlesskills]

@@ViniciusVetor have to agree. In most if not all of the shots the drone has got to be on a stick, the motion is so unnatural. Still an amazing video, not sure if its worthy of a dislike though.

[@ViniciusVetor]

​@@thoughtlesskills There's no reason to fake that drone. As a lie begins is difficult to distinguish what else is scientifically true in such documentary. Even a dislike is better than no reaction. It signals engaging and also this discussion is counting points for them, promoting the video. At least, for me, this lie ruined everything as fooled the audience.

[@nakulsri242]

The humming Bird propeller has a mesh, how thoughtful.

[@ravioli2389]

Whoever thought about the humming bird drone......needs a raise right now.......that was so amazing !!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@suebooa4783]

I have been fascinated with Monarch butterflies since I was a little girl and read the book Flight of the Monarch, Now I am in my 60’s and still remember the book . I watch the migration every year (which is starting earlier and earlier). And now this video has completed the circle of Monarch life for me. Thank you.

[@seattlegrrlie]

I was driving through West Texas when I found myself in the middle of a monarch butterfly swarm. I pulled over and it was huge and beautiful. Also left this iridescent film on my windshield. So cool

[@flightydancer]

Spy hummingbird really look cute. Wow, the butterflies look like leaves until they start moving and flying.

[@extinct8208]

This is what social distancing looks like in america. Edit: Oh the irony guys the irony haha!

[@FlightData101]

And no one was wearing a mask, not even that hummingbird!

[@erikhaack4123]

Jajajajajaja

[@uglyhorseE]

@@erikhaack4123 Kekekekeke

[@leginnigel3506]

hahhahhaha made my day

[@leginnigel3506]

Americans are social butterflies

[@fredsmith7885]

I have been to this forest on the Michoacan and Estado de Mexico border. I couldn't get too close because the butterflies are so fiercely protected. But I saw enough to be awe struck and humbled. That area can have freak harsh winters from time to time. The Mexican government generously hauled heaters to the monarch area and essentially heated the forest to insure that they wouldn't die in the many millions. Sadly, breathing acts of kindness and thoughtful stewardship of the natural world doesn't have what it takes to get on mainstream media. Viva Mexico!

[@beckyburtis9977]

Thank you so much for sharing your fascinating post. How inspiring to think of any government hauling in heaters for the butterflies. Viva Mexico indeed!

[@lauriebennett6257]

Beautiful! Unfortunately, I haven't even seen a Monarch butterfly since I was in my 20's and I'm 56 now. We just mistreat and kill everything around us, don't we? How terribly sad.

[@christinemott2878]

i cried too

[@hello-up1fo]

We have a ton of milkweed planted in our yard (monarch’s may their eggs on there) so we see probably around 10 each year. We used to even hand raise them but we stopped.

[@lauriebennett6257]

@Bambi Palmer No, no pesticides or chemicals of any kind.

[@RoyalistKev]

Nature reveals its intentions, joys, and pains, through its creatures.

[@alelola]

This is set in Michoacán, Mexico… it’s a BEYOND wonder of Mother Nature that gifts us mammals. It’s increíble!

[@AmyKnits]

They are so beautiful! At some points, they look almost like fall leaves falling. Breathtaking!

[@AnnaHans88]

No matter how many times they reiterate, "THE DRONE IS HARMLESS" someone somewhere probably still thinks this is animal abuse.

[@Kookie-zv4bu]

just saw someone in the replies complaining about it

[@fajaradi1223]

A righteousness at it's best

[@daisoelderdragon9264]

yeah. they should take a medical examination to each and every butterflies if they created any psychological damage out of fear..

[@nawangwulan1714]

Who are they? Or where? Could you mention their names?

[@kianbautista1016]

Nah someone somewhere probably said, “You used a taxidermy humming bird as a drone, you monster!”

[@josephhagood2339]

And no one worries about hummingbird size drones with surveillance cameras

[@PHILLRUSS71]

They make much smaller ones than that Think honeybee size

[@andythomas4998]

Nano technology...

[@user-bruv]

Shhhh, we must not let them know...

[@marc_frank]

small drones are a horrible option for surveillance

[@josephhagood2339]

@@marc_frank did it work...

[@justagirl1091]

*all the butterflies going to fly,feels like you're in the disney movie*

[@adrianamorales1702]

Beautiful Monarch butterfly migration. Interesting spy humming bird. This done is doing a great job. Congratulations!!!

[@ethanwaber7197]

2:04 I'm sure this looked great on the original video but compression just killed this scene on YT.

[@ViniciusVetor]

Or the CGI will be more evident.

[@atlas8827]

@@ViniciusVetor what cgi?

[@ViniciusVetor]

@@atlas8827 the scene after in slo-mo represents much better the real density of Butterflys. Why they didn't captured the most dense swarm in slow motion to preserve fidelity even with video compression? Answer: Because compression together with fast moving helps to hide a bad CGI.

[@atlas8827]

@@ViniciusVetor that's your evidence? lol ok

[@ViniciusVetor]

​@@atlas8827 after the drone-on-a-stick, anything could be fake. Otherwise, why do you think that it's real?

[@SheCriesRed]

It's so beautiful it made me tear up a little... Tears of joy, one day hopefully I'll see the monarch butterfly migration in person.

[@nostalgiclad19]

Same

[@Mexicano1768]

me to, go to Michoacán, México. Theres billions over there in November! ❤️🇲🇽

[@mckenna1ful]

Mine hatch next week… from coastal Texas. hopefully they will make their migration to Mexico by November

[@terridrohan4085]

I took one milkweed pod from the edge of a cornfield 10 years ago. I planted the whole pod in a sunny spot in my backyard. By June I had three plants growing. I saw no Monarchs that first summer. Summer #2 I had 20 plants come up! I saw many Monarchs all summer. There were four cocoons attached to the decking rail next to the milkweed plants. And every year since we have added to the Monarch population in Summit County, Ohio! This year, that corner of my yard also included a robin’s nest that was home to THREE batches of baby robins! I LOVE my backyard sanctuary and hope to expand it next year. I’m researching how to better attract hummingbirds.

[@bropoke6799]

I absolutely love butterflies and caterpillars. I have one tattoo of a butterfly so far but I'm planning on getting caterpillars tattooed on my collarbones soon. I've always wanted a full back tattoo that's one piece of art and I think the Monarch Migration would be such a lovely spectacle. I really hope I get to see them in person someday. They truly inspire me and I'm constantly in awe of how beautiful and fascinating they are

[@marischwab3597]

When I was a kid in the 70’s, u would see many, now your lucky to see 1

[@SimoneVPoise]

@Bambi Palmer In our garden we have a patch of land we let all kinds of weeds grow, our vegetable / fruit garden has a woodwall ( shrubs and trees ) surrounding it, the garden itself is english cottage style, so a few clusters of plants and nature can fill in the rest of the space. It works pretty well since we have alot of fruit every year

[@capicuaaa]

I just love Nature on PBS. This clip, in particular, is ethereally beautiful... Just magnificent and very touching. We must protect monarch butterflies at all costs. This planet is still marvellous. Let's make sure these remaining miracles of Nature don't die out.

[@chananahar992]

we were there in Mexico. video does not give it justice! they were absolutely wonderful! 1 landed on my shoulder. it was so enchanting! 😍 but the bus ride up there was scary! a tiny winding road, no guardrails.... 😲

[@vickikgibson9470]

I soooo miss seeing these butterflies...they have not been here for years now. When I was growing up, I would see dozens every summer in Alberta, now, i have not seen any. We are trying to grow the mildweed again, and hopefully, some will return to feed and encourage others to come the next year...hopefully. It's a long hard journey to just get here for them. 4 generations worth!

[@blazbohinc4964]

2:03 KZbin compression algorithm: aight lemme make sum cubes now mkay?

[@H0SANNA]

Butterfly: (sees a hummingbird) Also butterfly: I’ll land on it’s wings

[@smilingface2006]

Butterfly: (sees *drone) Also butterfly: I'll land on it's *fake wings. You ain't got me hoomans.

[@dailybread7687]

When I was growing up my Dad and I would watch shows like this. Till this day I still do. Nature is mind blowing

[@ryon1987]

i couldn't stop myself smiling while watching this.. it's so amazing...

[@whatsinaname6462]

Same here 😊🙌🏼

[@annemarie8483]

This should win photography awards. Beautiful is an understatement.

[@pearlisn]

The humming bird drone is adorable.

[@edevangelista5850]

That slow mo effect captured is mesmerising 🥰

[@whatshisface1390]

This is in Michoacán, Mexico!! I grew up about an hour from this place. It’s just as magical as you’d imagine, honestly.

[@DensiBensi]

Spy hummingbird: *Spying* Camera man: Interesting.

[@101m4n]

So youtube, how much are you going to compress this? KZbin: yes

[@GewelReal]

@The Shitstorm Starter still KZbin's compression plays a huge role here

[@GewelReal]

@The Shitstorm Starter we are talking about the butterflies flying part

[@chilib4325]

The Shitstorm Starter it’s definitely KZbin. The music video for a song I like has several “crowded” scenes. The dancers are edited to look like there are dozens of duplicates. Those parts look really pixelated and shoddy, whereas other scenes look perfectly fine despite heavy editing effects. In general, the camera from the drone is fine. It’s just scenes where all the butterflies are _moving_ that see a drop in quality. The music video I was talking about is _IDOL_ by bts. Check it if you don’t believe me.

[@GewelReal]

Ok, time to ignore this idiot

[@101m4n]

Me: posts meme Everyone: goes insane

[@suzannechalpin6516]

Back in the 1970's, while attending UT/Austin, my boyfriend and I were canoeing on one of the rivers in central Texas when we came across thousands upon thousands of butterflies nesting in the trees along their southern migration route. It was an ethereal experience, magical in every way. To witness such a natural phenomenon, was simply out of this world. I shall never forget the awe we experienced. Such a natural wonder. Our mother earth and her living things are indeed exquisite.

[@waitasecond...]

I know this is about the half a billion amazing butterflies but the fake hummingbird is just so cute! Way to go, spy!

[@charlescharter6450]

I have witnessed the monarch butterfly migration once while camping at Pismo Beach, California. It was an amazing experience. We had to watch our steps because they were all over the ground too.

[@Mochi-pk2vc]

Nobody: Robot Hummingbird: 🐦 --🧄-- 🌪 ⚡️ ⚡️ T - P O S E

[@Indomitable_Alykat]

Absolutely stunning! Thank you for ensuring your little spy friend's moving parts are covered so the butterflies don't get hurt!

[@emmiification]

That butterfly landing on the drone is like - ‘ told ya it’s a fake like most news channels ‘.

[@Fuzzybeanerizer]

Speaking of fake, notice the butterfly's delicate broad wings do not get sucked against the screen by airflow.

[@nobleroman5601]

I never seen anything like this in my life , absolutely beautiful . Thank you so very much for sharing this video with us all.

[@Skele_bopa]

I honestly would want to have these butterflies as a living wallpaper 🦋 It's sort of satisfying to watch

[@Enrico_Fusai_Counselor]

And I clicked the thumbnail to watch the “hummingbird“ 🤣🤣🤣 🙏🏼❤️

[@ladyeme8375]

I think that the Monarch Butterfly's are the most beautiful! The reason I say that, is because one landed on me when I was a little girl! It walked up my nose! They will always be my favorite!

[@TheTerrainWizard]

Who else wants hummingbird drone with a camera in it now?

[@TheFireline]

DIY

[@HOLLAHfoDOLLAH]

Last summer here in Los Angeles there was a great butterfly migration that lasted a week. To just be in a big city and see a migration like that was very special. It was also very sad when you're driving and butterflies are just risking it all.

[@PurrloinQueen]

“Kyyyyyle! The fuckin’ hummingbird’s tposing on us!” “Leave him be, babe, he’s just waiting his turn.”

[@christinebethencourt6197]

Awwwwwwww………… !!!👀i have seen several documentaries about Monarques but this short episode is just stunning , more than this……purely magical ✨ actually Butterflies and Hummingbirds are my two favorite creatures on Earth 🌏💎

[@digitalmagick]

I love how the mood is decided entirely by the audio. Swap out the narration and "beauty" music, for those x-files plucked muted strings (that always signify insect attacks) and watch the very same footage (with the very same color grading) suddenly give you chills and creepy crawly feelings.

[@elifnurnergiz3184]

This is one of the most beautiful, stunning things I've ever seen.

[@wishingonthemoon1]

A butterfly migration has been on my bucket list since I was a small child. I’m now 27 and have since moved to Europe for school and work. I hope to get back to the states to see them someday

[@Xianne027]

In my childhood the monarch butterflies used to fly through north Texas every summer in swarms for weeks on end. I always looked forward to it. Then they slowly died out year after year until hardly a single one could be seen anymore. 😢

[@shivi248]

Breathtaking... can't describe in words how beautiful this is

[@bentcn8511]

We must plant flowers and milkweed.

[@gergc4871]

The milkweed I planted last Summer is growing like...a weed. I hope to see monarchs around it this fall.

[@hjordistorfa]

Stunnig beauty.. Amazing video and so impressive to cover as Hummingbird 👍 Thank you kindly PBS Natur for sharing Love watching this beautiful video 💖

[@randy-mw5dq]

While deer hunting in a canopy ravine in the Los padres national forest one year these butterfly were in there by the thousands, they were all over the trees and I was covered in them it was amazing to watch.

[@jackieayala9860]

It’s a beautiful place that I’ll keep in my mind for the rest of my life! Michoacán México 😍♥️🥰😘 te extraño!

[@elithegreat6463]

Every time I see a Monarch, in my yard I say it’s probably one of our loved ones we lost visiting, or one of our lost Pets. Cause frankly, they can do what they want, and if they want to visit as a Monarch Butterfly, they can. ❤️👍😇

[@edwconr]

The hummingbird camera is wonderful, especially as it is safe for the butterflies and does it's 'never seen before' job. Thanks for posting.

[@orphanedsignal]

that was AMAZING!!! thanks for all the fragile, visceral beauty!!

[@SEOULOVA]

It looks like animation.. like a fantasy..can't believe such place exists 💕

[@theadventuresofchopperandp283]

Seeing all of them flying in person is just mesmerizing! They come to Pismo beach every year, and return to the same butterfly grove their parents were the year before. It is amazing to me how these maps are passed on to the next generation.

[@ramaraocheepi7847]

Awesome capturing , kudos to passion captors who highlighted the grandeur of mighty nature. Coverage appreciated.

[@dreamingofnaomi]

This brought tears to my eyes. Thank you. 🦋