RIP Snowy Owl & a Woodpecker with three toes - Sax-Zim Bog Virtually Live 44 S4E9

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RIP Snowy Owl & a Woodpecker with three toes - Sax-Zim Bog Virtually Live 44 S4E9

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5 ай бұрын

Lots of positive and exciting things going on in Sax-Zim Bog! Sparky spends some time with the Evening Grosbeak researchers David and Mallory as they track the birds with satellite transmitters.
We also enjoy one last look at the beautiful white male Snowy Owl that graced Sax-Zim with its presence for a few weeks before being hit and killed by a train.
Sparky interviews young brothers Ari & Asher from Tennessee about their trip, and also runs across Big Year birders Owen & Quentin whom share in a close Black-backed Woodpecker sighting.

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@naturewithgabe 5 ай бұрын

Loved the snowy highlight - nice of you to honor the bird in this way. Also, thank you for encouraging future generations of nature lovers. You are doing great things!!!

@SparkyStensaas 5 ай бұрын

So nice of you Gabe! I really appreciate your comments.

@kathrynlundgren7618 5 ай бұрын

Yes Please, Ravens!

@SparkyStensaas 5 ай бұрын

Ha! Okay. I need more video… They are so skittish that they are very hard to get video of. Just finished re-reading Bernd Heinrich’s Ravens in Winter… A classic!

@paulcherry366 5 ай бұрын

Great footage of the snowy and glad to see you were responsible with how close you were getting. I was able to see him back on February 23rd and that day there were about a dozen photographers chasing him from perch to perch. I think sometimes people focus too much on getting the shot and can forget about the animals welfare.

@SparkyStensaas 5 ай бұрын

That’s true, Paul! Fortunately, most photographers are pretty ethical, but we need to remind them that the key is not to alter any birds, natural behavior when trying to get a photograph.

@Camp_Fremont 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for being so generous with your time, it was so much fun. Hope to be back sometime! - Asher & Ari.

@SparkyStensaas 5 ай бұрын

You guys are birding superstars now! I’ve gotten a lot of comments on how great it was to see you guys and your passion for birding. In fact, I’m in West Virginia, speaking to the Brooks bird club now and several people watch my videos and commented on you guys. They all mentioned that you guys are the future of Birding and Conservation. Take care!

@almeadows8277 5 ай бұрын

Another great video, Sparky, and the star was indeed the Snowy. If I recall correctly, I believe a Snowy’s eyeballs are as big as a human’s. They are well-adapted for what they do.

@SparkyStensaas 5 ай бұрын

Interesting fact! And they don’t have much of a facial disc, so they obviously hunt mainly by sight

@RoseGrace100 3 ай бұрын

Hi Sparky! Yes, Can you please do a video on Ravens one day! I love them. Thank you!

@SparkyStensaas 3 ай бұрын

Okay! Need more footage though. Love the corvids!

@ryanmarshik8971 5 ай бұрын

Super cool BB woodpecker slow mo. Also never realized how much your cropping! Now I want 8k😂.

@SparkyStensaas 5 ай бұрын

Ha! And that was with a 2X attached. You need a “camera daddy“ like I have… Oh, wait…

@spritelink 5 ай бұрын

Nice video! But tragic about that beautiful snowy owl.

@SparkyStensaas 5 ай бұрын

It certainly was tragic! Trains and cars just don’t register for them.

@shreecreativearts5132 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful

@SparkyStensaas 5 ай бұрын

Thank you Shree!

@jeanb8848 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for another great video. It's so wonderful to see enthusiastic young birders!

@SparkyStensaas 5 ай бұрын

I agree! They are certainly our future. I started birding when I was 14 and also had adult mentors.

@WarblerRidge 5 ай бұрын

I wish KZfaq made it easier to find good birding channels like yours. This just showed up in my feed and I’m glad it did! Excellent video. I’m subscribed and looking forward to seeing more.

@SparkyStensaas 5 ай бұрын

That’s so nice to hear Warbler Ridge! Thanks for subscribing. I think there’s over 100 videos in the back catalog… and more new ones coming!

@okay_birds 5 ай бұрын

BLACK-BACKED Woodpecker!!! SO beautiful, thank you for sharing SPARKY⚡⚡⚡ Cheers, DT 🤗🐦🦉

@SparkyStensaas 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, DT! They are certainly one of my favorite woodpeckers… And so tolerant!

@okay_birds 5 ай бұрын

A photographer's dream bird?!😃@@SparkyStensaas

@kristopherfeavel7293 5 ай бұрын

Visited for the first time (from Wisconsin) this past weekend. Was bummed about the news of the Snowy and just missing out on it, but at least got to see my first Great Gray. Already planning my next visit. Loving the updates!

@SparkyStensaas 5 ай бұрын

So glad you got to see a Great Gray! They’ve been hard to come by in the second half of winter.

@buncha_jaggovfs 5 ай бұрын

another awesome video, i mean what did you expect? sparky is the man

@SparkyStensaas 5 ай бұрын

No, you da man for watching. Thank you!

@augthedog55 5 ай бұрын

I always enjoy your videos. 😀

@SparkyStensaas 5 ай бұрын

Thank you Aug!

@Hulbatross 5 ай бұрын

Been a rough year for boreal birds in Ohio including Snowies. We didnt even have any Evening grosbeaks or Snowies this year which is kinda crazy.

@SparkyStensaas 5 ай бұрын

I understand… But at least with winter finches we know that it’s all about food and they are fat and happy up in the boreal forest of Canada wear the cone and seed crop is really fantastic this year.

@Hulbatross 5 ай бұрын

@@SparkyStensaas Thats true. I had no idea that the was an outbreak of bud worms either which could be a contributor. Maybe next year lol

@sarathompson-hall8027 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Sparky for another great video and all the insight you share. My husband and I are thinking of getting to Sax-Zim bog in December. Is that likely too early for good owl viewing?

@SparkyStensaas 5 ай бұрын

Hi Sara, It can be good, but there’s no way to predict. We open the first Saturday of December. Not sure how far you are traveling, but the more trips you make the more you will see. I tell people not to expect much and then if they see anything they’ll be pleasantly surprised and happy!

@sarathompson-hall8027 5 ай бұрын

@@SparkyStensaas thank you! I agree that going with low expectations helps! We'd be coming from Ontario, but probably staying for 4-5 days

@SparkyStensaas 5 ай бұрын

The Great Grays are year-round residents, so you have a chance to see them any months of the year. But in winter they move out towards the road edges to hunt meadow voles.