Visiting an INSANELY Massive Bird Colony 😲

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Visiting an INSANELY Massive Bird Colony 😲 | Gaspésie, Québec, Canada

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2 жыл бұрын

We're visiting the largest migratory bird sanctuary in North America! Over 200,000 birds come to Bonaventure Island off the coast of the Gaspé Peninsula to breed and nest every year. This national park is where you find the most accessible colony of northern gannets in the entire world. It's incredible how close to them you can get! It's also the third largest colony in the world with more than 114, 000 northern gannets. They are fascinating to watch and this experience is an absolute MUST in Gaspésie. Take the boat from Percé to get a better look at iconic Percé Rock before circling Bonaventure Island. You'll get a spectacular view from the water before disembarking and hiking across the island to see the birds up close. This is one of the top wildlife experiences we've ever had and we highly recommend it. Set aside a day and pack a lunch because, trust us, you'll want to take your time witnessing this gem of nature.
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@EileenAldis 2 жыл бұрын

What's the best nature experience you've ever had on your travels?

@kevinwestrom4775 2 жыл бұрын

Seeing places like Pikes Peak at the top on a clear sunny day from up there, or seeing all of the wild animals of Yellowstone National Park several years back.

@EileenAldis 2 жыл бұрын

@@kevinwestrom4775 That sounds amazing! Yellowstone is such a well known place. I'd love to visit someday.

@ewaannah9287 2 жыл бұрын

I was as a volunteer in Belarus 🇧🇾 for 1 year, I love the Nemunas River, pure nature, unfortunately very poor country but people with the big hearts. Thank you for your episode about this gorgeous island with majestic seabirds. Xoxo 💕💕

@EileenAldis 2 жыл бұрын

@@ewaannah9287 We loved visiting Belarus and the people were kind indeed. That must have been an interesting experience to volunteer for a year. Thanks for sharing that ☺

@paulinebarreiro6477 2 жыл бұрын

I remember experiencing the same on a trip to Auckland, New Zealand, to the Muruwai Gannet Colony. Amazing sight! But I don't remember having to hike that far. Thank you for taking me on all your travels.

@nancyjohnson9247 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! I've never seen so many birds in one place. No wonder you were impressed. Love to see the colony for myself some day. I'm enjoying your road trip.

@EileenAldis 2 жыл бұрын

It is truly spectacular to see so many in one place. You'd love it!

@markmccurdy8001 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Much more to the Gaspe than I imagined! I learned a lot about the northern gannet….They are a remarkable bird….. ….You were lucky not to get poop on your lovely hat! 🙂

@EileenAldis 2 жыл бұрын

haha that's a very good point about the poop 😂 Clearly there must be A LOT of it around but we didn't really notice it to be honest. Maybe too distracted by the incredible birds. And, yes, they are remarkable. Watching all the different behaviours made time slow down.

@toobydude41 2 жыл бұрын

Another video of yours which I won't soon forget. Incredible. I think I've heard of gannets, but that's about it. All the information you provided just blew my mind. Amazing how they bend their heads every which way. Shame about the avian flu. The shots of them in flight was fantastic. Eileen and Marc, you are legends. This vlog, one of many, reinforces my gratitude that I found this channel.

@EileenAldis 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Scott! Thank you so much! Your comments are always awesome and appreciated :) I also wasn't very familiar with gannets before visiting this colony. They are really fascinating birds. It is really sad about the flu but I hope it won't affect them too badly. Heartbreaking to see though. Let's hope lots of those eggs become successful birds that grow to be 20 years old!

@jennifersimon1072 Жыл бұрын

Your videos make me smile! So much fun to watch....

@EileenAldis Жыл бұрын

Hey Jennifer! Thank you! That makes me very happy to hear :)

@nehirkoseli2655 2 жыл бұрын

great views, we watched the birds with pleasure, thank you very much for letting us experience this adventure😘🙏🙏

@EileenAldis 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! I'm glad you enjoyed seeing the birds as much as we did! Seeing so many at once is just incredible ❤

@marthalawrance1511 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Beautifully photographed!

@EileenAldis 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Martha! Thank you! We felt so lucky to visit the colony and take time to observe and get shots of the different behaviours. Seeing the bird with its egg was an extra special treat. Happy you enjoyed it and thanks for your lovely comment! :)

@Michael_Sheldon 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for bringing this marvel to us! 🙌

@EileenAldis 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael! So glad you enjoyed the experience as much as we did. Marvel is the right word for it!

@daniellangelier3782 2 жыл бұрын

Great video ! Très belle photo. Vous m'avez donné le goût d'aller sur place. Merci !

@EileenAldis 2 жыл бұрын

Merci Daniel! Je suis tellement content d'entendre ça. C'est un endroit extraordinaire. J'espère que vous pourrez visiter et apprécier :)

@PollyIsADog 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing to be able to get so close to the birds, what an amazing opportunity!

@EileenAldis 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! We feel so lucky we got to see them and on such a perfect sunny day as well. Observing their behaviours and hearing their sounds was unforgettable.

@nancyjohnson9247 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! I've never seen so many birds in one place. No wonder you were impressed. Hope to see the colony myself some day. Enjoying your road trip immensely!

@csababalint3225 2 жыл бұрын

Something from your home country ! Thanks a lot!

@EileenAldis 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Hope you enjoy it!

@RottenRonnies 2 жыл бұрын

That was absolutely awesome. I can imagine being immersed in this environment was just mind boggling. Great video. Thanks.

@EileenAldis 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Ron! It was extraordinary and unforgettable, that's for sure. No wonder we almost missed the last boat...we didn't want to miss a second with these birds. Glad you enjoyed the video ❤️

@margzbee 6 ай бұрын

I visited this island as a child of about 7 or 8 I think, back in the late 60's. ( I'm from NY). I remember all the birds! My parents loved to travel & we drove all the way around Gaspe, more than once! Thank you thank you for this amazing video!! it brought back all of my memories from this lovely place, and you two are so fabulous!

@EileenAldis 5 ай бұрын

I love reading this wonderful memory of yours - thanks for sharing! Family road trips make for some of the best times, don't you think?! The birds would certainly leave an impression. Have you been back to Gaspé since? I wonder how you'd find it now. We did a 10 day road trip around and made videos of the whole experience. They're here if you'd like to see more (and hopefully some more throwbacks too!): bit.ly/quebecplaylist :)

@margzbee 5 ай бұрын

I have not been back to Gaspe since, I've been back to Quebec, and Cape Breton Island (Colaisde na Gaidhlig for classes!) I love Canada & hope to get back again someday! I will certainly continue to enjoy your videos!! Thank yo again!@@EileenAldis

@EileenAldis 5 ай бұрын

@@margzbee That's lovely to hear! I have never been to Cape Breton but it looks stunning and I'd love to someday. :)

@lalitalune 2 жыл бұрын

The sound of all those birds is amazing! What a wonderful Canadian adventure.

@EileenAldis 2 жыл бұрын

It's spectacular! Before this I had no idea you could visit this place and see them so up close. Time slowed down...no wonder we nearly missed the last boat! 😉

@francinejaninesarmiento1797 2 жыл бұрын

AAAH the forest fresh air, it is so good to be able to visit places like this! Thanks for sharing it with us! thought I might also share a good travel carry-on bag you can consider on your future travels. It's the Bento Bag from Nomad Lane. It's very functional and a good carry-on on travels ❤🥰

@EileenAldis 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Francine! Thanks for the recommendation :) Yes, being out in the fresh air is so invigorating . Lucky for us we had a perfect sunny day for this boat ride and trip to the bird colony.

@mdusmangani5363 2 жыл бұрын

Love you❤️❤️❤️❤️

@EileenAldis 2 жыл бұрын

Love back 🥰 Thanks for watching!

@miguelmiranda6425 Жыл бұрын

Very nice

@EileenAldis Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! This was an incredible day. So happy the timing of our visit lined up to see the birds. Have you been to the Gaspé region of Quebec? We did a 10 day road trip and made videos about all the highlights if you'd like to see more. It's one of my favourite Canadian road trips. The videos are here if you're interested: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eqeSm6ShrbnXfWg.html :)

@elizabethpiekut4730 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my ,that’s insane it’s just wonderful that there are still places with so much unpolluted nature in this polluted world .

@EileenAldis 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, seeing all the lichen and knowing it shows a lack of air pollution is really cool. Such nice clean air. And observing all the birds is just incredible!