Thank you for such a generous compliment. I don't know whether you're a subscriber, but I have lots more movies just as interesting as this one--my latest about Birds on Bark Butter, for example.

I'm so glad you enjoyed the movie, Joan. The pair of Green Herons are fairly tame and let me close enough to offer you a good look at them. I spent so much time filming them that they almost seem like friends to me--though I'm sure that both they and their chicks would scoff at the notion. Thanks for commenting.

Welcome, Maggie. It's a pleasure to read such an enthusiastic comment.

It's my pleasure to do it, Christina, especially when I get a sweet thank you like yours. I appreciate hearing from you.

Thank you, Arbedreka. I get my info from the internet, from a husband who's been a serious birder for forty years, ... and from watching.

I'm glad that you watched this one, Eve U, cuz it's my favorite. My movies are educational because I use the internet to educate myself about the birds I film and then I pass along what I myself just learned. That's a win/win for you and me both, huh? Thanks for commenting and for offering such high praise.

Oh You're welcome. I love to watch whatever you film. It's very educational, as you said, and yes, it is a win win. Look forward to seeing more. May you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day. :-)

Eve U Happy Thanksgiving to you too, Even U.

Hoo boy, how am I supposed to get past the swellled head you just gave me?! Kidding, of course. I welcome the praise and thank you for it. In case you haven't already seen it, I have a follow-up video showing how the adults feed their fledglings once the young are out of the tree. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j8ihfthys9-4caM.html

What can I say? Me too.

Yes, pretty and interesting.

Yes, Berta, the Green Heron is much smaller and easier to miss. But cool, right? Hey, check out the one about how they feed their babies: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j8ihfthys9-4caM.html

Thank you for the praise, Francisco. This film is my favorite--my best work, I think. That's why, even though it's several months old, I have put it next to the most current film. I had such fun making this one. Hugs from north of the border. Jo

Jo Alwood It is great to see this bird catching and swallowing a fish and another, and another... lucky you to be there filming...

trucha 1.618: PEACE IN THE WORLD Thank you, Francisco. These birds were used to having people around, so they let me get close. I have never seen so many fish caught as I did when I filmed the Green Heron pair. I'm sure you've seen the same thing and you know how much fun that is.

Thank you for commenting, Slav. I appreciate the compliment. This is an old one, but it's still of my favorites.You might also be interested in this one about how these herons feed their young: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j8ihfthys9-4caM.html

Yep. Makes sense to me.

Yes, and it's funny how their hard work looks like a still photo--well, until they strike.

It's fun for me to know you're browsing the old stuff. Nine years into this hobby, I sometimes wince at how I did things way back when. But this one and the spider movie are standing the test of time.

My eye can barely follow as he lunges for prey. Our reflexes are so pitiful in comparison to a heron's. By the way, Pamela, if you haven't already done so, check out the movie about him feeding his fledglings. I think you'll enjoy it as much as you did this one: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j8ihfthys9-4caM.html

I appreciate the sentiment, Lisa. All I can say is that I won’t wait four months before I publish again. Expect something within the next month, like maybe hummingbirds fighting in super slomo.

Thanks, Rosann. This was one of my first movies, but ten years later, I think it still holds up. Might I suggest another movie about these birds that you might like? It shows how violent the feedings of their young are once the nestlings are out of the tree: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j8ihfthys9-4caM.htmlsi=ReWIN2j3nPpC6DOA

Thank you, Brandon. I enjoyed filming it. And by the way, did you see the follow-up video about Green Herons feeding the juveniles? Bet you'd like it .

@@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME Will do! Thanks so much for your content!

@@travisbicklejr You’re welcome, Brandon.

Agreed. I've got vids on several herons, and I love filming them.

I had a lot of fun filming this one, Joe. In fact, I was sorry to finish, because I no longer had an excuse to stand around videotaping the herons.

We agree on that.

Thank you, Ray. It's one of my oldest movies, but it has held up better than many of the others. Those Green Herons really did let me get close that summer. AND I got close footage of the adults feeding fledglings. The way those fledglings extract food from their parents is just a step or two short of parental abuse. Anyway, thanks for commenting.

Thanks for your concern and encouragement, Maggie. I know you're a loyal viewer on my channel, and it's always nice to hear from you,

They're as patient as a cat.

Thanks, Bill. This is one of my older movies, but I'd say it's standing the test of time.

Yes, it's impressive to watch them snatch one and then maneuver into position for swallowing.

You lucky sonofagun. Have you seen my movie about how they feed their young? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j8ihfthys9-4caM.html

This is one of my early movies, but I wouldn't change anything in it. I spent many hours patiently filming these herons, and they rewarded me with fine shots. Once I had good footage, I was determined to write an entertaining script. It's nice to hear from you that I succeeded. I'm glad to hear from someone who's enjoying the video all this time later. If you haven't already done so, Angel, check out the one about them feeding the juveniles: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j8ihfthys9-4caM.html

Glad you enjoyed the movie, Gobinda.

Mmm. I like the "as usual" part.

Thanks, Dolores. I am prejudiced, of course, but I prefer to agree with you.

And I like hearing that you do. I've got over 250 movies, all of them with the same kind of relaxing narration. Feel free to browse.

Yes.

Ah, well said.

Cape Girardeau, huh? You're practically a neighbor. It's nice to hear that you found the film worthy of kudos. Might I suggest another that I did the following year about how these herons feed their fledglings? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j8ihfthys9-4caM.html. I like the second movie perhaps even more than this one.

I watched this video on my lunch hour , KZfaq randomly sent it my way . I subbed your channel and will be watching, looks like a ton of content

I know, Chris. I know. Don't you love the way the feathers on top of their head spike up when they're excited?

Well dadgummit, I can't answer you! Much as I enjoy corresponding with commenters, I can't type right now because I just had carpal tunnel syndrome repaired. All I can do is paste this explanation and hope that maybe sometime in September I can type again.

I particularly enjoy hearing from someone who's had the same experience with a bird as I have. After awhile, ours get pretty tame, and I like being able to get close enough to see all the action.

They nest in trees right by our office windows. Sometimes they will have hatch-lings twice in a season. Their nests are made of thick twigs and they stay pretty intact all through winter and they just come back and spruce it up and use it again.

Three years in a row, they nested in a Bradford Pear tree next to the lake in our subdivision. I became obsessed with filming them. I made two movies about how the adults feed their offspring. The second of the two is the better one: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j8ihfthys9-4caM.html. I always enjoy hearing from anybody who's had first hand experience with the birds I film. Thanks for commenting, Jack.

And I love to hear it. Thanks. By the way, I’ve suddenly gotten a crazy huge surge in views on this movie, and I’m trying to figure out what could have caused it. Would you mind telling me how you happened to find the film?

Yes, like a ricocheting bullet is how I think I described it. I made a video last year about Juncos, and in it I stressed how they constantly jerk their heads on the lookout for danger. A human being who lived with that intensity would be worn out in short order.

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joe squat Joe, the Green Herons nested at the small lake in our subdivision and got to be pretty tolerant of people, so I was able to get closer for filming than I usually can. They are too cool for school--beautiful, stealthy, and (as I pointed out) as fast as a ricocheting bullet. We're still hoping they'll nest here again this year. Thanks for commenting.

Jo Alwood Oh hey, Joe, I forgot to tell you that I also have a film about the Green Heron pair feeding their chicks. Now THAT is a sight. Check it out: Green Heron Feeding Fledglings. Reply ·

Jo Alwood very nice i like your nice gentle commentary and i have subscribed to u beautiful videos looking forward to more

joe squat I always like to know I have a new subscriber, Joe. Thanks. I'll try to continue entertaining you.

I understand, Steve. The Green Heron is graceful, lightning fast, patient, and beautiful.

This film is one of my favorites, Commandurr14, because the herons let me get such close footage--and their reaction times are stunning! Check out my film a year after this one about how they feed their fledglings. You won't believe it.

Ok I will! I ended up looking up videos of green herons once I came across one on my campus earlier.. they're so cool!

I only just saw this comment, Comandurr14. I've only been filming birds about three years, and I didn't know what Green Herons were before that. They were a very cool discovery.

That's fine, you're a very sweet person. Good luck with your bird watching adventures!!

I'm sorry to say that I don't know how to translate your comments. I appreciate you taking the time to write me about my movies.

Cumc Church I've spent hours filming them at the little lake in our subdivision, but I haven't had the privilege of hearing the call you describe. I wish I could. (Maybe I'll just go on the internet and hear it. When technology works, it's wonderful, ain't it?) Anyway, I'm glad you enjoyed the film. It's one of my better ones. We're hoping the pair of Green Herons show up again this year. (It would be the third year in a row.)

Jo Alwood Oh hey, Joe, I forgot to tell you that I also have a film about the Green Heron pair feeding their chicks. Now THAT is a sight. Check it out: Green Heron Feeding Fledglings.

Jo Alwood Great Video Thank you . About the call it sounds like a Frog , and I saw a Video that said it is a Mating call . I had another encounter with a Green Heron the Other day and had a Better camera . "Voice of a Green Heron " bad wildlife video ...... . My narration is not as Nice as yours .

That is a sweet complement. Thank you. In fact my husband says that if I had had one of those high screechy voices, we would never have gotten married. 😏

Thanks, Doug. I'd say my narration is what sets my videos apart.

Cool! I hope then that you'll also watch a movie I made about how they feed their fledglings, since you'll probably have the opportunity to see it yourself. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j8ihfthys9-4caM.html

I love that shot! It's been five years since I made that movie, but I well remember the 'licking his lips' bit you're talking about.

I was lucky enough to have them nesting in a Bradford Pear tree next to the small lake in our subdivision for three years. They're not doing that anymore. 🤥 But they are a treat, and I hope you get a good look at them one of these days. Did you check out my video about them feeding their offspring? It's quite a proceeding!

@@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME Oh thats super lucky, i didnt see that one, ill go take a look.

Good questions. Not to be a smart-ass, but the answers are: I don't know and I don't know.

Thanks, MacGyver. You might also like to check out my film about how they feed the juveniles. It's like a sword fight. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j8ihfthys9-4caM.html

+Jo Alwood (BIRDS AND THEN SOME) yes why not l like a good video especially lf lt's about these amazing animals.

I know it's a bit presumptuous to suggest you watch another film, MacGyver, but I felt sure you would enjoy it.

+Jo Alwood (BIRDS AND THEN SOME) yes l like everything that is done with Love and dedication, it's called professionalism. congratulations

Ooh, good observation! Wish I had noticed that and pointed it out.

Well dadgummit, I relish corresponding with my viewers, but right now I can't, not before the end of August. On the 13th I am having a stem cell procedure done to minimize my carpal tunnel syndrome. Until that has time to heal, I might occasionally type five or six words but usually I'll just paste this answer so that commenters will understand why I didn't respond specifically. Please know that I still enjoy reading your comments. Thank goodness the carpal tunnel doesn't keep me from filming--which I love doing!--but I've had to hire my granddaughter to edit movies for me. One way or another, I'll continue to post every Tuesday.

@@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME Best of luck to you, Jo. Love your channel!

@@DavidBerends Thx!

Yes indeed. He found the food supply so much to his liking that he tolerated me and my camera coming within 20-30 feet of him.

for three years in a row, we had Green Herons nesting at the small lake in our subdivision, and I filmed them often. I LOVE watching them catch fish! Check out the movie about them feeding their offspring: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j8ihfthys9-4caM.html

Thanks. And I'd like to know the answer to your question myself. But this movie is almost ten years old, and I can't find the original footage anymore. Sorry.

This movie is eight years old, Kevin, so I'm not positive, but I probably used the Canon HFG30. (The current model of that is the HFG50.) The footage is crisp because the heron got used to me being there and let me film from just thirty feet away. These days, I alternate between the Canon XF400, Nikon P1000, and Sony FDR AX700.

I don't understand you. (But I'd like to.) 🤔

Naseem Khan Yes, bird reflexes make humans look like they are moving through a medium of molasses.

Naseem Khan and by the way, I’ve suddenly gotten a crazy huge surge in views on this movie, and I’m trying to figure out what could have caused it. Would you mind telling me how you happened to find the film?

Ah yes, Attenborough is my hero, so I appreciate the compliment, Sean. Hey, by the way, I’ve suddenly gotten a crazy huge surge in views on this movie, and I’m trying to figure out what could have caused it. Would you mind telling me how you happened to find the film?

I wish I could tell you. It's been six years since I made this, and I don't remember the name of the music. I even got out the two hard drives from that era and searched for the footage, but I couldn't locate it. 🤷‍♀️

A day later I just happened upon the tune in my collection of royalty free music. It's Ghost Dance by Kevin MacLeod.

My gf is a Heron

wasnt that a tumblr post

Commandurr14 yep thought it would be a great idea to comment it

Harambe ur not wrong lmao

Commandurr14 lmao

The heron seldom misses, Martin, but in fact you saw him let one get away in the film--the shot that showed his long neck in a freeze frame ended by showing a fish jump out of his mouth. Thanks for commenting.

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Yes, showing that shot twice, with the second time in one quarter slomo, would have been useful.

"Snake bird": What a good way to describe how their heads dart out.

That's a classy restaurant you run; he appreciates it.

That's how I feel about our house cats. It's a good thing we're bigger than they are. Check out this movie about the Green Herons feeding their offspring. They even eat scary fast: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j8ihfthys9-4caM.html

Thank you for the top-notch commenting remark. Your use of the word poignant surprised to me at first, but then I realized that the movie does have an almost haunting tone to it, doesn’t it?

Indeed, they are, but I’ve not seen them doing it myself.

I was often 15-20 feet away from the heron as he fished, so I got good looks at him. You don't see it in this movie, but his wings do have a greenish tint in the right light. Not that knowing that makes me like is name, though. Maybe I'd call him the Maroon-chested Heron (if anybody at the AOS cared about my opinion. 😉).

@@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME Same here , I see them close up all the time, most of mylife I lived near a stream called Porey Spring in the island of Barbados. Plus I go nature hiking and bird watching. I dont mean to contradict you but one cannot just simply swallow everything dished out on the screen. I know names of animals vary from place to place. However I am finding it kind of difficult to accept that name because of my experience living around them, what I will admit though is the slight green around the eyes. Your producers should listen to your opinions when doing these docs accuracy is important. Have you ever heard one sound off ?

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How did you know? I guess the closest I come to zefrank’s humor would be the movie I made about whiptail lizards mating. Check it out.

@@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME That was very nice

I'd say 1:31-1:48.

I have no idea what you said, but I hope you liked the movie.

I know! Don't you love it?!

It’s blue. It’s green. It’s Brown. All depends on the light. But I wouldn’t have named it a green heron; we agree on that.

Lol. That woulda been a good name for him.

Unfortunately, Dhyana, most of my movies have music. though it's often muted. I'm glad you enjoyed hearing about the Green Heron, though. Cool bird, isn't he?

I don't understand what you're puzzled about.

@@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME Ok apologies.. i take it back. He's got green wings 😔

@@mrmina66able Oh, I should have known! After all the times I've complained myself about what a lousy name that is for him. Duh. 🤷‍♀️ Yeah, but, don't complain to me, take it to the AOS. 😉

@@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME I am puzzled too. Have you ever seen this bird up close ? In reality? It is not green, its wings are not green either.

@@winningsidewinningside703 Not only have I seen him up close, I've filmed the way they feed their fledglings. Amazing stuff: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j8ihfthys9-4caM.html. On a different topic, I've been puzzled that this film has suddenly had a ten times bigger surge in viewers than any of my films have ever gotten. I'm glad about that, of course, but I can't help wondering what caused it. Did you find this movie by browsing KZfaq for Green Herons? Did you see an ad? I hope you don't think I'm being nosy; I'm just intrigued by something I don't understand.