I wasn't prepared to sit here for 27 minutes but was captivated from the beginning. As Marcus said below, "As good as the images are, and they're awesome, it's your writing and storytelling that make the whole package such a delight." Thank you for sharing your awesome talent with us.

The great part about your photography youtube is the actual photography! You are the benchmark for what a photography site should be.

I am overwhelmed by the sheer amount of award winning level photos in this video. Even the first few images were awe inspiring, the level increased throughout the video. Thanks for this visual feast.

Awe the picture of that beautiful female with wings outstretched. So beautiful. It was awesome.

This is wildlife photography at its finest. Thank you for the show, Mark!

"A darkness falls on the heron, the shadow of the bald eagle" love your narration... totally the best!

I think the photos speak for themselves. No commentary needed. It detracts. Superb photography, simply illuminating and awe inspiring!

As good as the images are, and they're awesome, it's your writing and storytelling that make the whole package such a delight. Outstanding and Happy New Year.

Absolutely amazing! I grew up in Washington and for many years I'd go up to the Skagit river either take a float trip (raft) or park on the shoreline between marble mount and rockport during the months of January and February to watch the beauty of the the majestic Bald Eagles that fly south from Alaska,Canada to gather and feed on the returning salmon. It's the largest gathering of Eagles in the lower 48. On one raft trip myself and the tour company counted just under 500 Bald Eagles in a 2 mile stretch.

When I was in Vietnam I was in the 101st airborne, we wore the color patch, we were extremely proud to wear a full colored patch, The north Vietnamese put orders to not engage with the roosters, they have never seen a bald eagle, so they referred to us as the roosters, seeing this fantastic video documentary brought all that pride we had out 🙏🏻🇺🇸

As a retired college professor, I really appreciate a fantastic educator. You are a FANTASTIC educator! I love your explanation of what is happening in your action shots. Beautiful photos!

Mark Smith - master bird photographer and an even greater story teller😄👍👍

Those shots of the eagles fighting were incredible. Thank you Mark.

As always, incredible images, presented with wonderful commentary.

I realize this video was presented a few years ago now, but as a first time viewer, I was absolutely mesmerized by your dramatic storytelling and breathtaking photography. You have an amazing gift, Mr. Smith. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. As an amateur photographer, I would consider it the shot of a lifetime to achieve just one of the brilliant photos you presented in this video.

That first glimpse of the adult Bald Eagle, you can't help but be in awe of the beauty and majestic creation that God blessed us with, what an Awesome bird of prey

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Three years late but these images are unbelievable quality. Fantastic work Mark, and a well deserved sub.

A visual feast, indeed! I couldn’t get enough of those shots! They are all stand-outs. Bravo…but that head-on shot of the juvenile bald heading right your way showing every flying feather she has!! 😎

Yep. I can never work out which I prefer: the stellar bird photography or the popcorn-grabbing storytelling. There are usually at least one, possibly two photo-books in every video. Magnificent work! Bravo!

What have I seen so far was speechless. I particularly loved the fights between the bald eagles and the juveniles. That fearsome looks of the bald eagles, OMG... Also, the slo-mo video of the great blue heron eating the fish was awesome as well. What an end to the year...!!! Thanks, Mark for sharing such an awesome experience.

My mind is blown and my jaw is dropped! Well done, Mark!!

Mark, you and Morten Hilmer are the best photography story tellers on KZfaq. Thanks for another wonderful video.

These are UNBELIEVABLE images! INCREDIBLE! OUTSTANDING! BEYOND BELIEF!

As much as we like to indulge in gear reviews to satisfy our consumerism, this is what photography channels should be all about. Photography, pure and simple. Great work stunning images, the crow at the end made me chuckleA

This entire video is INCREDIBLE, and the eagle shots were amazingly beautiful! But I gotta say as mind blowing as this was, my favorite parts were the comedy relief; the silly little gull sitting through the whole thing with the clam in his mouth, and that audacious crow that was determined to get his revenge to the very end, lol. I don't know which my favorite bird is... the eagle with all its majestic beauty, or the crow with its bigger than life personality!

Eagles are like some people I have known. They'll earn an honest living, but only when the alternative isn't available. Excellent photography and nature study.

This was beyond excellent. Your talent is #1. Thank you for bringing these superb birds into our lives.

OMG I have just sat down with a hot cup of coffee to watch this, and now the coffee is stone cold because my mouth has been wide open for the last 26 mins. This is the best BIF video on you tube ever. Speechless, I have just bought your book and hope to improve my BIF. I would love to come on one of your courses but I live in the UK and its just too price prohibitive for me at the moment. For those who can I am sure they will be rewarded with stunning images. All the best for 2020 and thanks for the journey. I appreciate the time and cost it takes to make these videos, and understand that you are in business to make money, but for those who cant attend one of your workshops these videos are one of the only ways we could experience these beautiful birds. Thank You

The photography was absolutely brilliant. The editing and story telling was mesmerizing. A spectacular contribution that took an artful eye , unimaginable skill, and a lot of effort. Thank you. Have a great 2020.

Not only are you a great photographer, but you tell an awesome story as well. We watch the Big Bear Eagles live nest cam, almost continuously, so have really gotten to know these birds. Very special creatures. Just amazing footage you've captured. Thanks so much!

What can I say Mark, Don't know which is better? The amazing photography or your fantastic story telling skills. You just transport the viewer as if we are right there witnessing the majesty of these beautiful birds. Thank you and I hope to someday join you on one of these amazing adventures.

We watched your video on our 65” TV. What amazing detail in all the images! My favorite part was the outtake at the end. As you were walking into the concrete structure to check out the echo, I spotted what I think was me in the background. If it was, I finally made it into a KZfaq video!

I love the way Nikons render. Such beautiful color and contrast. Never knew Eagles were such thieves 😆

Wow!!! These photos are so Beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing your gift with all of us!

This video is absolutely breathtaking. I am so proud of the bald eagle being our national bird. What a beautiful creature.

This has to be one of your best videos yet! You captured some spectacular bald eagle action, just loved it! Hope to see more soon 😊

Hi Marc, I like your fotos and your stories so much. I'm very impressed! Greetings from Germany, Carlo

Absolutely incredible! You have brought eagles to life, literally, It gave me goosebumps. I’m not a photographer, but I came across your videos and I am blown away. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us.

Your work compares to none other,Mark! Your fantastic storytelling is the icing on the cake,too!!!

Absolutely amazing photos and storytelling, you can really feel the action!

Absolutely incredible. Never seen anything that comes close

Yeah, this was better than 90% of the movies I’ve watched this year. Hands down.

One of the best bald eagle videos I've ever seen... award quality! The photography and videography are stunning, and your narration is freaking awesome! Thank you!

Epic stuff Mark! Love seeing those beautiful eagles in action.

Your images are most impressive!!! I especially liked the adult eagles with locked talons.

Terribly amazing footage. The pictures stand alone but the commentary paints s story that actually few see but happens quite often in nature. Absolutely wonderful.

Your storytelling is just as awesome as your pictures. Your videos are really delightful to watch.

Absolutely MAGNIFICENT birds and your narration so perfectly compliments the video. I can't pick just one thing that was my favorite but your ability to capture those action shots of the fighting Eagles blew me away. Amazing video and simply the best Eagle shots I've ever seen. It's a real pleasure to watch you in action, thanks so much for sharing this experience with all of us! Happy New Year Mark...can't wait to see what you come up with in 2020!

Something is wrong with the 6 people who gave the thumbs down.

Im brought to tearful awe by your photography an story telling. Please keep doing this!💜

Incredible moments of bird photography captured for us to enjoy! Great job Mark!.... Again!👍🏻

Excellent, Mark! Great location, and great reflexes in capturing so many awesome images. Well done!

Man I'm surprised I don't hear your narration on History Discovery Nat Geo your videos are beyond amazing! Many of them simply the greatest

Ahh...The danger, of walking in to a dark place and Sing...! Great storytelling and picture show...Thank You...!

Your narration put me in the ring. I don't think I've ever experienced a more exciting way to enjoy someones photography. Thank you sir.

My favourite part, was all of it. Absolutely magnificent! I adore your videos, your enthusiasm and your incredible ability to capture the most stunning of images and footage. Happy new year to you, look forward to more of your great productions in 2020!

Wow, wow, wow!!! What an insane set of pictures! ...and per date 98 people haven`t got a clue...

Mark, Great commentary! I love your story telling. The last scene with the crow grabbing on to the eagle and riding off into the sunset is a perfect ending. My favourite scene is when the eagles talons are locked. Thanx for your informative and entertaining videos.

What a scene! BTW, I love the crows. Basically human like intelligence on wing.

Spectacular, by the way. Shared this with a friend who likes this spot to photograph these beautiful creatures.

Wow one of your best all of it was favorite from start to finish totally entertaining. Congrats man you got some amazing killer shots as always love the story you put together. I wish we had such amazing wildlife in the UK.

WOW!!!! Not only is the photography is amazing beyond words, the narration is just excellent. Good show!!

I've watched this many times and the eagle fights are just absolutely incredible!

Great work as usual. I really enjoyed this video, your photography inspires me to push a bit more every time I venture out to shoot eagles. Would absolutely love to attend one of your workshops. Happy New Year!!

Mark... you are the BEST!!! Thank you✌🏼

What did i like. ALL OF IT.!!!! Incredible photography. Thank you so much💕❤️💖

I spent 2 hours watching this and sharing with a lot of friends and watching again. I’m so envious! You sure get to witness these amazing and magnificent birds…all of them. But, how we all love the bald eagle. You caught some absolutely amazing shots! Just, WOW! And what a treat at the end. Those crows have elephant memories. And to get that shot of crow going after the bald to get even to just say, “I gotcha in the end for that crap you pulled on me!” ? GREAT CATCH ON YOUR PART! 😁👍🏼 Thanks for sharing what you get to witness!

This is really cool man. I'm jealous you got to do this

Amazing images with superb detail Mark..i need a D850.

Incredible shots, just amazing photography. Congratulations, this is astounding.

How exciting the eagles and the crow , never a dull moment!

Amazing Mark;Makes me want to go back to f mount DSLR!`

SO AWESOME! I loved every minute of it! What kind of eagle is the “dark billed” juvenile?

Incredible photography and your storytelling made it so much more enjoyable! Thanks!

Your photography is stunning and I thoroughly enjoy your dialogue.

Thats amazing how the heron can swallow the fish without choking to death

Why is the word "insane" so overused? The eagles are not insane. They inspire awe.

All of them are very nice but the crow riding the eagle at the end is priceless :-)

Spectacular photography and skillful storytelling. And singing, as a bonus!

Words cannot describe how awesome this video is. Thank you.

After seeing the picture of the crow and the eagle on Instagram I'm glad I came and watched this video I'd somehow missed. Corvids are probably my favourite bird to watch here in England, all because of their intellect. I'm always amazed when I see them working things out, planning and then acting it out, but my favourite thing to see is how they interact with all the birds of prey here. I've seen them chase off Golden Eagles, Red Kites, and Sea Eagles, birds all that have a wing span bigger than I am tall and that dwarf the crows. Seen them outmaneuver kestrels, and falcons, even the fastest animal on the planet the peregrine. I love seeing it happen in the flesh, and it's almost equally as great watching and listening to you tell a similar story from across the pond. Another great video, and more fantastic storytelling.

Damn! I don't know what I like more from these videos; the images or the narration.👍

You are a master my friend. You have the best job in the world. Your work puts me in a state of awe and I marvel at the majesty of the creation of our world.

Each time I think you've produced the ultimate wildlife video, you publish the next one, which is even better. I don't know how you do it; but I'm glad you do! Thanks from across the pond in England.

Award winning video in my book

Hi Mr. Smith. I've been watching a bald eagle nest for the past five years with Lady Hawk and whskrsnwings, watching this bald eagle couple (swfl eagles). Somehow your video came up today. I literally dropped my mouth wide open in amazement! I've never in my life seen such outstanding shots. I mean every one was National Geographic worthy. I think one of my fav shots (if I had to pick from the unbelievable shots taken) was the adult eagles wings up close. To see how each feather nestles in to its mate is fascinating! I very much enjoyed and appreciated how much weight you give these beautiful raptors! Thank you for your beautiful video. Needless to say, if you can stand having one more subscriber, I'd love to hang with you and your sub's! 😉👇👏

Masterful storytelling and photography. Absolutely fabulous !! Thank you, Mark.

I'm not a wildlife shooter but I'm a huge fan of your photography, videos and story telling. Excellent production.

Not only the images are unparalleled, but also they are presented amazingly well with awesome commentary and helpful exif appearing under every picture! Thanks!

Dude!!! This video is the best video I’ve ever seen. Telling the story as you show these unbelievable photos? What? Really? The best video by a million miles..... keep them coming please! THANK YOU SIR I just put my hands on a Nikon D4 with a 150-600 and I can wait to do this. Thank you again

Your photos came alive with story telling. I was entertained. Thanks.

There are no words... just WOW!!! Incredible imagery.

Just wow! Thanks Mark, great photography, lovely camera, spectacular birds and informative commentary ... a gem.

The eagle, crow and you are incredible! Thank u for what u do.

Thank you Mark! Your photos are beyond superb! However, your story telling and choice of words takes this video to an even higher level of quality. Well done! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Absolutely amazing! Photos & story combined! Thank you Mark.

BRAVO! One of (if the ONLY) Eagle videos I truly enjoyed! Fantastic images and just as good a commentary! Three thumbs up!

FANTASTIC PHOTOGRAPHS WITH YOUR CAMERAS NIKON IN QUICK START, MARK . THANK YOU.

As I agreed with several of the comments below, I was really engaged by your passionate story-telling and your exquisite photography. Your enthusiasm for your trade is outstanding. Also, the outtake at the end was hilarious. Thank you for all of it!