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Ovenbirder98
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Welcome to my channel! I'm a professional naturalist, outdoor educator and birder who loves to share his personal birding knowledge and experiences with others, all for the sake of growing people's love for birds! The Ovenbird is the avian culprit that sparked my interest in the amazing world of birds back in 1998. Since then it has become a representative of all I love about birds.
I post a variety of videos including many engaging stories of my many birding exploits, educational videos and fun bird footage. Enjoy!
I post a variety of videos including many engaging stories of my many birding exploits, educational videos and fun bird footage. Enjoy!
Birding Alaska with Curtis & Mike - Part 5: Denali National Park
Birding Alaska with Curtis & Mike - Part 5: Denali National Park
On the final leg of their epic birding trip to Alaska, Curtis & Mike visit Denali National Park, not only for the birds but for all the wildlife and beautiful scenery that awaits. What wildlife will they see? Will they get a peak at the 20,000 foot peak of Denali? Watch to come along for the adventure and find out!
To watch all the Birding Alaska with Curtis & Mike videos, visit:
czcams.com/play/PLDCkvWWe-z1IW9pEXw9pr7msfc2zhqu64.html
To watch “Birding Story: Ptarmigan Again?” video:
czcams.com/video/j1yH_j4JtWQ/video.html
eBird Trip Report
ebird.org/tripreport/29461
On the final leg of their epic birding trip to Alaska, Curtis & Mike visit Denali National Park, not only for the birds but for all the wildlife and beautiful scenery that awaits. What wildlife will they see? Will they get a peak at the 20,000 foot peak of Denali? Watch to come along for the adventure and find out!
To watch all the Birding Alaska with Curtis & Mike videos, visit:
czcams.com/play/PLDCkvWWe-z1IW9pEXw9pr7msfc2zhqu64.html
To watch “Birding Story: Ptarmigan Again?” video:
czcams.com/video/j1yH_j4JtWQ/video.html
eBird Trip Report
ebird.org/tripreport/29461
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Days 13 & 14 - Monuments, Badlands & Heading Home
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Days 13 & 14 - Monuments, Badlands & Heading Home On the final days of my North Dakota Birding Road Trip I start "heading" home to Michigan. But on the way I stop to tour the Crazy Horse and Mount Rushmore Monuments and tour through Badlands National Park among other things. And it wouldn't be a road trip with out some stops on the way home afterward either! What additional experiences and bird...
Days 11 & 12 - Birding the Black Hills - North Dakota Birding Road Trip
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On days 11 & 12 of my North Dakota Birding Road Trip I go birding in Black Hills of South Daktota. The Black Hills are an island of mountains amongst a sea of grasslands. This dramatic change in scenery results in a change of the birdlife as well. What new birds will I pursue and encounter? Along the way I slow down and spend some time with my favorite bird of western North America, the America...
American Dipper Forages in a Waterfall - Peaceful Relaxing Piano Music Ambiance
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Be entranced and melt into the present moment as you relax to calm piano music, the gentle sounds of a waterfall and the delightful antics of the American Dipper as it forages among the rocks in the surging stream. Music Royalty-free via Pixabay 1. Awaken (136824) by Onoychenkomusic 2. Waterfalls by (110858) Music_For_Videos 3. Peaceful Garden - Healing Light Piano for meditation, zen, landscap...
Day 10 - Dakota Double-Dip - North Dakota Birding Road Trip
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On day 10 of my North Dakota Birding Road Trip I head south toward the Black Hills. But I take the back roads in search of birds! In particular I’m looking for Long-billed Curlew and Greater Sage Grouse. Will I find or dip on my target birds? What obstacles do I cross paths with? What other birds, wildlife and unique geographic features will I find along the way? Watch and see! Make sure to sub...
Day 9 - Theodore Roosevelt National Park (South Unit) - North Dakota Birding Road Trip
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On day 9 of my North Dakota Birding Road Trip I tour the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. From wildlife of both furred and feathered kind, human encounters with people from back home to beautiful scenery, this is a good example of a traditional vehicle tour in a National Park. What birds and wildlife will I cross paths with? How close to home is my human encounter? Watch and see!...
Day 8 - Theodore Roosevelt National Park (North Unit) - North Dakota Birding Road Trip
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On day 8 of my North Dakota Birding Road Trip I take a long hike at the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. How will I cope with the blazing sun, rugged terrain, running out of water, heat exhaustion and a bison blockade? What birds do I encounter along the way? And what special end-of-day treat am I in for? Watch and see! Make sure to subscribe and click the notifications bell to s...
Day 7 - Montana Morning - North Dakota Birding Road Trip
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On day 7 of my North Dakota Birding Road Trip I head for Theodore Roosevelt National Park, via a stop in Montana! In my quest to see 50 birds in all 50 states, Montana was to close to not give it a try. I spend the morning a few miles over the border at Brush, Lake, State, Park, andParry Waterfowl Production Area. Will I hit 50? What birds and adventures will I have? Watch to find out! Make sur...
Days 5 & 6 - Lostwood National Wildlife Refuge - North Dakota Birding Road Trip
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Days 5 & 6 - Lostwood National Wildlife Refuge - North Dakota Birding Road Trip On day 5 & 6 of my North Dakota Birding Road Trip I go birding at Lostwood National Wildlife Refuge. This is one of the main stops I had intended on this trip and was my best chance to see Chestnut-collard Longspur, Baird’s Sparrow, Spragues pipit. Along with there would be many other grasslands birds and a scenic l...
Day 4 - Minnesota to North Dakota - North Dakota Birding Road Trip
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On day 4 of my birding road trip adventure I continue my search for Great Gray Owl and Connecticut Warbler at Sax-zim Bog. Afterward I hit the road again, crossing into North Dakota for the first time! I make my way west on Highway 2 and with Lostwood NWR as my destination. What will my first ND birds be? What interesting things will I find along the way? Watch and find out. For more informatio...
Day 3 - Sax-Zim Bog - North Dakota Birding Road Trip
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Day 3 - Sax-Zim Bog - North Dakota Birding Road Trip
Day 2 - Western U.P. & Wisconsin - North Dakota Birding Road Trip
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Day 2 - Western U.P. & Wisconsin - North Dakota Birding Road Trip
Day 1 - Home to Escanaba, MI - North Dakota Birding Road Trip
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Day 1 - Home to Escanaba, MI - North Dakota Birding Road Trip
North Dakota Birding Road Trip - Follow Along!
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North Dakota Birding Road Trip - Follow Along!
Birding Alaska with Curtis & Mike - Part 4: Denali Highway and Fairbanks
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Birding Alaska with Curtis & Mike - Part 4: Denali Highway and Fairbanks
Birding Alaska with Curtis & Mike- Part 3: Side Trips from Camp
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Birding Alaska with Curtis & Mike- Part 3: Side Trips from Camp
Ruffed Grouse Forages in the Snowfall - Winter Birding in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
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Ruffed Grouse Forages in the Snowfall - Winter Birding in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Birding Alaska with Curtis & Mike - Part 2: Seward & Kenai Fjords National Park
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Birding Alaska with Curtis & Mike - Part 2: Seward & Kenai Fjords National Park
Epic Limpkin Chase - Perilous Kayak Birding Journey!
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Epic Limpkin Chase - Perilous Kayak Birding Journey!
Northern Hawk Owl - U.P. Close Encounter! Winter Birding in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
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Northern Hawk Owl - U.P. Close Encounter! Winter Birding in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Birding Alaska with Curtis & Mike - Part 1: Homer-Bound
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Birding Alaska with Curtis & Mike - Part 1: Homer-Bound
Birding Alaska with Curtis & Mike - OFFICIAL TRAILER!
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Birding Alaska with Curtis & Mike - OFFICIAL TRAILER!
Close Encounters of the Florida Scrub Jay Kind
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Close Encounters of the Florida Scrub Jay Kind
RARE Lewis’s Woodpecker Visits Muskegon, Michigan!
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RARE Lewis’s Woodpecker Visits Muskegon, Michigan!
Rare Ducks of Spring 2021 - Ottawa County, Michigan
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Rare Ducks of Spring 2021 - Ottawa County, Michigan
Yellow-rumpled Warbler - Michigan’s Earliest Spring Warbler
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Yellow-rumpled Warbler - Michigan’s Earliest Spring Warbler
March Migration Madness Birding Challenge!
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March Migration Madness Birding Challenge!
PIGR PIG OUT! Pine Grosbeaks feast on crabapples - Winter Birding in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
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PIGR PIG OUT! Pine Grosbeaks feast on crabapples - Winter Birding in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Sweet
Good shots, thanks
Just found your channel, excited to see more adventures. I grew up just north of North Dakota in Canada
Thanks for watching!
Home state luv ya north dakota
Heyy ty for the pin
This owl appears to be flying about 16 miles an hour.
I really liked your series. Sorry you missed the Mountain Bluebird. The Wildlife Loop at Custer State Park had one on just about every fence post. The Lark Bunting is the bird that keeps eluding me!
I’ve seen Mt Bluebird in the past but was hoping to add it to my trip list!
When you're editing your videos and you point out a birdsong, it would be helpful for viewers (and listeners) to mute the background music while the bird is singing. For older viewers, or hearing impaired individuals, multiple sound sources make it harder to hear what you're pointing out.
Thanks for the advice!
Joining Mike and *me*
brilliant video
Glad you enjoyed it!
What were the dates of the trip
May 28-30, 2021 as stated in the video.
what month was this trip? What were the dates?
May 27-28, 2021 as shown at the start of the video.
Can you tell me about your vortex scope and camera mount . Planning on a trip in May and hoping to upgrade our optics.
I use the Vortex Diamondback 80mm, 20-60 zoom scope on a sturdy Manfrotto tripod with quick release legs and single handle tripod head. I hope this helps.
Great video Welcome to South Dakota
Thanks! 😃
Good tips but keep those hummingbirds away from the jelly. ☠️
Very sweet and beautiful owl
Congrats on the Boreal & Ptarmigan! 🙌
Thank you so much 😀
That’s a rugged road! 😳
Sure is!
Great video!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it
I would like to see those too.
What an adventure! Your dashboard toy bird looks a little bit like a Bridled titmouse. What is your companion mascot?
Yes you could say that! It was a Blue Jay
That was awesome footage of the Burrowing Owl in flight! I have never caught them moving more than a short distance.
Same here!
What an adventure, thanks for sharing it!
Glad you enjoyed it!
We had exactly the same experience in Scenic -- looking for a gas station, without success. This was in 1983, though, and Scenic wasn't (quite) a ghost town yet.
Somehow I missed this when you posted. So glad to see your Denali adventure.
Thanks for watching (and waiting for this long overdue episode)!
Awesome footage of the Boreal Owl!
Many thanks!
This is so sick! I love that area! Great footage!!
Thanks a ton!
Nice job! My birds need a water bath. I'd like to make something on a larger scale than a simple bird bath. Something about the size of yours would be great.
Awesome video!
Thanks!
Glad you were able to have a good trip Curtis and that you were able to be some of the last people to drive on the national park road until the bridge is built!
Thanks! I hope I can go back some day when it’s open again and go all the way to Wonder Lake.
Where is episode 5? Amazing videos!
I’m working on it now and aim to have it out very soon. Sorry it’s taken so long! In the meantime, check out my North Dakota Birding Road Trip videos from this past summer!
@levigrudzinski6453 Birding Alaska with Curtis & Mike - Part 5: Denali National Park czcams.com/video/yKjcZEqaumQ/video.html
Ptarmigan, my nemesis group too. I've looked in Jasper and Colorado in known locations without success, I've even contemplated going to Yellowknife where they are said to be common at certain times of year. I feel your pin.
Best of luck to you with your ptarmigan search!
Ty for sharing!
My pleasure!
Great series Curtis! It looks like we need your next travel to be to Utah/Idaho/Washington, Louisiana, or the northeast to fill in that map more!
You got it! They are all states I’ve been to but not as a birder. 50 birds in all 50 states is the goal and I’m sticking to it!
I had fun following along with you. I wish I had your ear for identifying birds!!!
Great series, totally enjoyed each episode.
Thank you!
Arguably the most entertaining bird in the world... especially if captured well on film. Excellent work 👏
I agree on them being entertaining for sure! Thank you!
Ps there were a lot of Dippers in the stream running through Copper Mountain resort area.
I just got home from the CFO/WFO conference in Colorado and I found my first Dusky Grouse. I guess I need to visit The Dakotas in the the spring! Thanks for the videos.
Congrats on the Dusky Grouse!
I just got back from Copper Mountain in Colorado. I was there for the CFO/WFO Conference. There were Dippers seen all along the creek that runs through the complex. So much fun to watch. Thank you for your video.
Very cool! Thanks for sharing!
North Dakota rest area humor!!
Getting some good birds for your list. 👍
You bet! I love the lifers and seeing the ones I’ve seen before, especially when I don’t get to see them often! Thanks for watching!
Truly relaxing. Looked like the Dipper was about to take some moss to use as nesting material. 😄 Thanks for sharing! 🙂🐦
That was my thought too!
Nice wild places. I like bisons
Nice chapter. I'm watching all of them. I love meadowlarks
Where are you going in North Dakota
Lostwood NWR and Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Check out the videos I’ve posted here: czcams.com/play/PLDCkvWWe-z1KVmVty9CEP33W5C9R2-z9R.html
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Oh my goodness! Stay safe. 10+ miles and not enough water with buffalo blocking you at the end. This will be a day too remember.
Yes it will certainly not be forgotten!
Interesting trip. Wilson's phalarope I can see some months ago, maybe all of them migrate to the north. American avocet is not known by me, it's a really beautiful bird
Yes, both breed in the US and are migratory. Phalaropes go further (South America) while avocets only go as far as Mexico. Where/when do you see phalaropes?
@@Ovenbirder Hi, I live in Argentina, in the pampas plains
Wow! I’d love to go birding there some day! It’s so great to make connections with people on the other end of the migrations the birds we both see accomplish.
Incredible birding spot. 👍