The Backyard Aviary Adventures.
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BIRDING IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE! THE CAMARGUE
We decided to drive over 1000 miles to the south of France! We stay near Montpellier, and near the Camargue, a major birding hotspot in the area. This is possibly our most challenging adventure yet, join us on this amazing experience!
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EVERY RARE BIRD IN THE UK, 2024 SO FAR!
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We do a run down of all the rare, scarce and memorable birds we have seen in 2024 so far! some are super rare, some are just special to us. This year has been amazing, doing our BIG YEAR, 240 bird challenge, check out how we are doing!
AN ELUSIVE RARITY, MORE BIRDS FOR OUR BIG YEAR CHALLENGE!
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We go birding in a place that is very special in our hearts. I travel to Nottinghamshire looking for a real rarity but it does not go entirely to plan. Join us on this challenging adventure!
WHAT A BUSTARD! A SUMMER SOLSTICE SENSATION.
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A wacky weekend in Wiltshire and Hampshire with new year ticks, lifers, ponies, bad bird identification, a pagan druid and a flat tyre!
RECORD BREAKING BIRDS & SOME BIG BIRDING CHALLENGES!
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We search for Britains fastest declining resident bird species, the Willow Tit. I try not to "dip", looking for Dippers, & I find a very successful Species of Egret.
MEGA BRIDLED TERN IN THE UK! TERN EXTRAVAGANZA!
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We go searching for not only one rare tern, but 3! One mega rare Bridled Tern, one Very rare American Black Tern and the UK's rarest seabird, the Roseate Tern. We pick up some other new year ticks, and meet some great people.
WHERE HAVE THE FARMLAND BIRDS GONE!? & THE MOST PROTECTED BIRD COLONY IN WALES!
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We head out to a very special beach in north Wales that holds the only Little Tern colony in Wales! I also got searching for some farmland species of birds that seem to have disappeared!
A UK BIRDING ROLLERCOASTER! The most challenging weekend yet!
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We travel from our home in north wales, to east Yorkshire to look for rare spring accidentals on passage, then all the way the Suffolk to try and find some regional specialities for our year list. Probably the most challenging video of the year so far.
I FIND MY NEMESIS BIRD! Spring hots up with new birds and some Lifers!
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The weather is getting hotter and so is the birding! we go looking for some red listed spring visitors, we get a couple of lifers, and I get to see my nemesis bird! Join us for this exciting little adventure.
GLOBAL BIRDING BIG DAY 2024!
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We participate in the 2024 big day birding, we race around our local North wales trying to see as many birds as we can. join us on this exciting and fast paced days birding.
A BIRD OF PREY IN DANGER! SEARCH FOR THE KING...FISHER.
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I go looking for the colourful Kingfisher at a bird reserve I have never been to before, I then go to my favourite high moorland and see a big surprise bird.
DARK EYED JUNCO REPORTED IN A HOUSING ESTATE IN THE UK! & A SEARCH FOR A RARE SHRIKE.
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We travel up to the north east coast searching for a rare little American bird that showed up in a Hartlepool housing estate. we look for a scarce breeding grebe, and try and find a really rare vagrant shrike. What a weekend!
BIRDING GOLD RUSH! - One good TERN deserves another.
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This mini adventure takes us onto Anglesey looking for a species that only has one breeding colony in Wales! and we go looking for gold..........en plovers.
SEABIRDS GALORE! & Searching for some scarce uk birds
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We travel around the UK looking for some scarce UK birds and some very special Seabirds. picking up more species for our BIG BIRDING YEAR challenge!
RING NECKED PARAKEET, PEST OR NOT? A SEARCH FOR A RED LISTED UK RARITY.
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We do 2 very different little adventures, one to some high moorland, looking for a red listed rarity, the other being some urban birding, looking for a controversial exotic import.
SPRING IS HERE! AN EASTER BIRDING SPECTACULAR! A mega rare American Tern!
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SPRING IS HERE! AN EASTER BIRDING SPECTACULAR! A mega rare American Tern!
CAMPER VAN CONVERSION. TRANSIT VAN TO CAMPER IN JUST 5 DAYS, ON A BUDGET.
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CAMPER VAN CONVERSION. TRANSIT VAN TO CAMPER IN JUST 5 DAYS, ON A BUDGET.
THE END OF THE ROAD!? & AN AMERICAN WADER INVASION
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THE END OF THE ROAD!? & AN AMERICAN WADER INVASION
RARE GULLS AT A SMELLY RUBBISH TIP!
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RARE GULLS AT A SMELLY RUBBISH TIP!
A MYRTLE WARBLER IN THE UK! ALSO ANOTHER FRUSTRATING LIFER TO FIND.
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A MYRTLE WARBLER IN THE UK! ALSO ANOTHER FRUSTRATING LIFER TO FIND.
WADER EXTRAVAGANZA! AN AVIAN SPECTACLE.
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WADER EXTRAVAGANZA! AN AVIAN SPECTACLE.
SEEKING OUR NEMESIS BIRDS. BUT...IS OUR LUCKY STREAK OVER?
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SEEKING OUR NEMESIS BIRDS. BUT...IS OUR LUCKY STREAK OVER?
IMPOSSIBLE RARE GULL QUEST & A WILD GOOSE CHASE!
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IMPOSSIBLE RARE GULL QUEST & A WILD GOOSE CHASE!
A MEGA RARE DUCK & A SPECIAL LIFER!
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A MEGA RARE DUCK & A SPECIAL LIFER!
THE BEST BIRDING TRIP ( OF 2024 SO FAR ). Rare Birds, American Visitors and owls!
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THE BEST BIRDING TRIP ( OF 2024 SO FAR ). Rare Birds, American Visitors and owls!
STORM WIGEON. A MEGA RETURN! he came back.
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STORM WIGEON. A MEGA RETURN! he came back.
I GOT IN TROUBLE! Rare Birds and lifers!
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I GOT IN TROUBLE! Rare Birds and lifers!
A MEGA THRUSH, A RARE THRUSH & LOTS OF DUCKS.
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A MEGA THRUSH, A RARE THRUSH & LOTS OF DUCKS.
NEW YEARS DAY BIRDING, BIG YEAR 2024 DAY 1.
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NEW YEARS DAY BIRDING, BIG YEAR 2024 DAY 1.
BIG BIRDING YEAR 2024 - THE RULES
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BIG BIRDING YEAR 2024 - THE RULES

Komentáře

  • @brighteyedbirding
    @brighteyedbirding Před dnem

    Awesome video! This was one of my favorites so far! Also... I had no idea there was a species of flamingo in France haha

  • @zangider2739
    @zangider2739 Před 2 dny

    Great video but the "beaver" wasnt actually a beaver it was a nutria they are very common in europe.

    • @oneoldgit
      @oneoldgit Před dnem

      I did wonder. I have seen them in Stuttgart

  • @goofyahh63
    @goofyahh63 Před 2 dny

    Great video, I really like your channel

  • @andygraham2433
    @andygraham2433 Před 2 dny

    Great video enjoyable as always 👍

  • @grahamsimonds7849
    @grahamsimonds7849 Před 3 dny

    Great video. The beavers are Coypu i think

  • @tonycritcher3419
    @tonycritcher3419 Před 3 dny

    What a lovely trip! I'm already looking forward to the next video! Lots of great birds! Let alone some stunning insects!

  • @ツFadeℙ𝕖𝕥𝕖𝕣

    always such a fun video, Hope you have a great time!

  • @deanbrookes7711
    @deanbrookes7711 Před 3 dny

    set a personal race to beat you since our lists are near the same we on 227 now

  • @BMW7series251
    @BMW7series251 Před 3 dny

    Just found you recently & have subbed. As a lifelong birdwatcher l loved the video. Back in the 70's, as a Zoology student, a group of us went for a 4 week field trip to the Camargue. (studying a burrowing Bee called Bembex). I'll never forget the bird life down there! A highlight for me were the amazing numbers of Bee Eaters with their lovely, chirping trill. All the best, John.

  • @peddlinpaul6081
    @peddlinpaul6081 Před 3 dny

    I think ur Beaver were Coypu, a large river rat, they lije lakes too. They like to dive on ur bait when ur carp fishing😡

  • @tonycritcher3419
    @tonycritcher3419 Před 10 dny

    Watching again and enjoying it as much as the first time!

  • @isaacmoody3517
    @isaacmoody3517 Před 11 dny

    If you need willow tit, wheldrake ings is a stronghold for them near York. Great video.

  • @doubles6508
    @doubles6508 Před 12 dny

    Nice sightings! I saw a common scoter on the Menai straits. Didn't realise they were rare.

    • @TheBackyardAviaryAdventures
      @TheBackyardAviaryAdventures Před 8 dny

      They are not rare, I only included it as it was the first bird we got on camera this year. Thanks for watching!

  • @kvppvk
    @kvppvk Před 14 dny

    How many of these did you find for yourself? Or have you just been following the flock?

  • @tonybezanson9625
    @tonybezanson9625 Před 15 dny

    As a Canadian birder, it's so cool to see you get just as excited over our birds. Great list

  • @Redeyedvideo
    @Redeyedvideo Před 15 dny

    Apologies but I could't watch beyond the Black-throated Diver. Call me pedantic but the lack of hyphens in the bird names is beyond irritating. They're there for a reason.

    • @jnthncampbell1
      @jnthncampbell1 Před 14 dny

      Ok, I’ll call you pedantic. :P

    • @TheBackyardAviaryAdventures
      @TheBackyardAviaryAdventures Před 14 dny

      @Redeyedvideo apologies, its entirely my fault, although, it's a shame you did not get further, you missed out on some amazing birds! , epecially the Dark-eyed Junco!

  • @brighteyedbirding
    @brighteyedbirding Před 15 dny

    So many amazing birds visiting the UK! Great video!

  • @markshen3280
    @markshen3280 Před 16 dny

    Once in a lucky chance on the waterfront shoreline near where I live in the New Territories of Hong Kong 🇭🇰 SAR, both the Grey Wagtail and White Wagtail birds do appear.

  • @bisondream
    @bisondream Před 16 dny

    Impressive, educational and interesting. Thanks.

  • @Hoodiegoose11
    @Hoodiegoose11 Před 16 dny

    Do U2 use eBird

  • @andygraham2433
    @andygraham2433 Před 16 dny

    Good to have you back Great video looking back so far in 2024 Roll on autumn 😊

  • @tonycritcher3419
    @tonycritcher3419 Před 17 dny

    What a great look back at those goodies you've seen so far! I reckon an autumnal long weekend on the north Norfolk coast would assist you on your birding quest with a Cromer crab for tea of course!

  • @TheDutchBirder
    @TheDutchBirder Před 17 dny

    That Myrtle Warbler was great indeed! Lucky to get in in the Netherlands, but only managed two photo's at the time.

  • @ツFadeℙ𝕖𝕥𝕖𝕣

    always love seeing your videos, what lovely birds you have seen this year

  • @tonycritcher3419
    @tonycritcher3419 Před 17 dny

    Peregrine for me, sorry, but with the way you are going, I believe that you will exceed your target! Always exciting to see how you are getting around and obtaining all the great footage!

  • @tonycritcher3419
    @tonycritcher3419 Před 17 dny

    My goodness, what troopers you are, heading off feeling poorly, but still smiling despite everything. What a disappointment that the battery went flat whilst filming the kingfisher! The bustards were fantastic, well spotted! Then a late night being tired before you could all retire as the van needed to be re-tyred! Hopefully the lay in revitalised you all to enjoy the rest of the trip. I hope that you are all fully recovered now!

  • @alexhartley9963
    @alexhartley9963 Před 18 dny

    Excellent video as always! Great list so far as well. Hoping for the Pratincole tomorrow on my way up to Scotland

  • @neilpurves2807
    @neilpurves2807 Před 21 dnem

    You forgot the bird pheasant seen in Worcestershire

  • @Don-kh3ll
    @Don-kh3ll Před 22 dny

    Your videos are always enjoyable so thanks for posting. I’m amazed you’re so close to your goal already, its really impressive. Good luck getting the ladt few though to get to 240

  • @tonycritcher3419
    @tonycritcher3419 Před 22 dny

    I didn't get to Minsmere that weekend as hoped after all (and still not been up there). It would have been lovely to say 'Hello'. But your schedule saw you there a day after I'd expected to go. Being a gardener, I am playing catch up due to the awful weather, so any birding I've done has been more local. I am also binge watching your latest videos too as I have fallen behind. As I watched your quest for Dartord Warbler, I wondered if you would have gone on to Dunwich Heath, overlooking Minsmere. But saw that you eventually got footage of one and the more evasive nightingale! Spoonbill and Stone Curlew too, A hard slog but you both did so well. Chilli too and cooked in a pan similar to the one I use! Anyway, I've more of your videos to enjoy, so will do that right now! Thank you for sharing your adventures, they are always a good watch!

    • @TheBackyardAviaryAdventures
      @TheBackyardAviaryAdventures Před 22 dny

      Thanks Tony, shame we did not see you, although maybe next time. Thanks for your kind words, we really do appreciate your continued support. things are getting more difficult with the "big year" , so bit of a change on scenery soon, a trip to France is on the horizon!

    • @tonycritcher3419
      @tonycritcher3419 Před 22 dny

      Hi guys, your Big Year is very impressive with still the autumn migration to come! France sounds like a plan!! I really do enjoy viewing as we get to see the disappointments as well as the delights! Congratulations are also in order for you exceeding the 2k subs! I know more will discover you and enjoy your content! Keep up the good work, drive safely and of course, happy birding! And hopefully our paths will cross soon!

  • @BOSS-ji5qh
    @BOSS-ji5qh Před 23 dny

    I think Peregrine

  • @mistyanddull
    @mistyanddull Před 23 dny

    Hi I’ve seen quite a few hobby’s and peregrine and after watching the video a few time I’d say it’s a male Peregrine

  • @brighteyedbirding
    @brighteyedbirding Před 23 dny

    Congrats on finding such a cool bird! Great progress on your challenge as well!

  • @daveh1294
    @daveh1294 Před 24 dny

    "Nigel gets a lifer without me". Audience notes significant look and worrying lack of Nigel in the intro.

  • @tps3057
    @tps3057 Před 24 dny

    Another good video..thanks ...

  • @clarkwgriswold157
    @clarkwgriswold157 Před 24 dny

    Must admit I was getting a Hobby vibe.

  • @ツFadeℙ𝕖𝕥𝕖𝕣

    Looks like a Peregrine!

  • @RoderickEgbertJan_vAmbtsbergen

    Nice video, watching your falcon before you even said anything I thought oh cool a peregrine, so I think that’s what it is.

  • @tanagerbirder
    @tanagerbirder Před 24 dny

    Fluttering flight and slim breast says Hobby. Had great views of the Pratincole yesterday on the Yorkshire side of the border. Cheers mate see you around some day.

  • @deanbrookes7711
    @deanbrookes7711 Před 24 dny

    been 3 times for the black winged 😢 maybe better luck this weekend

  • @chrisburris1036
    @chrisburris1036 Před 24 dny

    Sadly, I think your Peregrine call is accurate -- the wing/tail ratio created by the relatively wide, blunt-tipped wings doesn't seem to fit the lankier flight profile of Hobby. I'm fortunate to live near a Canadian raptor watch site that gets good numbers of Peregrines each fall... and everything about your bird (to me) points to Peregrine. Thanks for your excellent video work!

    • @SEObirder
      @SEObirder Před 23 dny

      Not sadly in the UK, its a relatively rare falcon and honestly the falcon that thrills me the most to see. During the summer months the Hobby is much easier to come by in the UK. We have more breeding hobbies than peregrines. 100% Correct that it is a peregrine.

  • @TheDutchBirder
    @TheDutchBirder Před 24 dny

    Great to see a new video. Every time I check birdforum and see something rare has been reported I wonder wether I will see it in your video 😊 Congrats on the Pratoncole. Have seen three in the Netherlands and also one Oriëntal, but still missing collared as I skipped the last (and only one since I started birding) twitchable bird as it sat on the other side of the country.