MACAWS in SlowMotion! Rainforest Research! Smarter Every Day 60
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- This is a REAL PLACE... and this happens EVERY MORNING!! I went there two mornings and made observations. It was amazing.
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I apologize for the video being a couple of minutes longer... but it took months of planning and preparation to do this. I wanted to leave a bit in there about the boat so I wouldn't lose the memories! The noise was awful though (Macaws have a horrible song).
I didn't know most of the rain in the Amazon comes from the Atlantic!
So this is what happens when you combine a battery operated Miro LC320S high speed camera with an incredibly specific spot of dirt that Macaws LOVE. It took several days and lots of modes of transportation to get there, but we took a new MIRO (www.visionresea...) to one of the most remote research facilities in the Peruvian Rainforest. The footage we obtained was incredible.
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They ran me up and down the river in a boat, gave me lenses, a clean bed, awesome food etc. It was pretty amazing!
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Sometimes I like to come back and watch my older videos. This one is one of my all time favorites.
Have they come up with any possible reasons for the flashing?
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Same here :) Excellent footage to study feathered wing mechanics.
yeah the slow mo's are amazing! i love your chanell!
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You end off alot of videos by saying "I hope to earn your subscription" as if 1 video alone is enough, I subscribed after watching about 2 ;) Love what you do and hope you keep up such amazing work.
Absolutely awesome Desitin!!
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4:05 The music combined with the slo-mo made the macaws look so much more badass than they should look.
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As an pilot, I always appreciate high res, slow motion bird flight. The stroke is never quite what I expect, and is different from species to species. Fascinating.
Your slow-mo video helped me observe, the birds when flying, take full wing to apply force and when retracting, they fold so, they have less force on going back.
And also, I see the feathers are close to each other when pushing the wind down (when going up) and they are not tightly packed when retracting, like letting air through the gap between feathers..!
Wow, science is amazing, definitely, I'm jealous of this generation kids, with all the practical (visually) help they get by people like you.
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Destin, we appreciate your hard work to show us things and teach us things that we may never have been able to see or learn without you!
I'd assume the "flashing" is because parrots are considered prey animals, just like deer etc. So they all release the cliff at once because one of the birds became startled or scared by something which startles all the other birds into thinking something is wrong, or that there is a predator in the area which causes them all to flee at once since parrots are flocking birds and take cues from birds around them. Deer do the same thing, one gets scared and they all flee at once to avoid getting caught by the potential danger. c:
+hingewolfgirl Exactly.
+hingewolfgirl It sort of reminds me of schools of fish, and the way they almost behave as one larger creature!
I was thinking that very exact same thing. I noticed that it was only one parrot that started to take off and it caused a chain reaction.
Works for humans too. Kept me from getting arrested once. If they drop beers and run, don't ask, just run. It works. ;-)
Why the birds flash is actually easy to understand. One of the birds farted, and they were like "Hell na, I'm outa here."
3:48 One Bird On His Phone: “Dairy Queen closes in 15 min guys”
Hypnotic. Thank you -- thank you for learning every day, teaching every day, and showing how those are two sides of the same coin.
I've never sat down and watched a channel that explained how a swash plate works on a helicopter and then seen slow mo birds this is so cool.
You are one of the most influential human beings I know of.
Not only are you a great teacher to us, you seem like such a normal guy, and I respect that.
More interesting is how they're divided by color. Notice how the greens are to the left, blues to the right and the single red is at the bottom 3:40
+Adamantiis I think that the green birds are "Mealy amazon/parrot" birds, or perhaps Military Macaws, and the blue/red are Blue & Gold/Scarlet Macaws respectively (I'm no expect haha). My suspicion is that they're grouping up for mating purposes. :)
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Such awe-inspiring beauty. Words cannot begin to describe the beauty of these birds in their natural habitat.
Surely, deposited rainwater would be lacking in sodium anyway - it's been naturally distilled hasn't it, regardless of how far it is from the Atlantic?
Cows go to salt licks in the UK despite the fact than we're rarely far from the ocean.
Unconvinced by the explanation.
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yeah i was wondering the same thing so I just ran a quick search and I didn't find anything about sodium being volatile at all let alone at temperatures here on earth so unless someone clarifies this for me, I don't think his hypothesis has any support.
i too think his reasoning is inaccurate and faulty
You guys need to study chemistry then. There is nothing wrong with the hypothesis.
Distillation, just like most physical and chemical processes, are complete/replete in theory. Not necessarily in practice. But that is like high school theory. Any advanced student of chemistry should be able to tell you that most of the forms which hold the expression for particle or molecular arrangements are actually in constant flux and so the dogmatic denotation used to teach students is sometimes taken for granted as: what is actually real. When it is not. A constant dynamic exchange between all forms of particle or molecular arrangement is actually what is real. This includes the dynamics related to the formed micelles surrounding sodium ions(aka dissolved salts).
Sodium is a soluble ion, if you check the solubility chart you will see it does not precipitate out. The only way to remove sodium ions is to evaporate the water to the point where there are no ions left in the recondensed water. But distillation is a process which --"may result in essentially complete separation (nearly pure components), or it may be a partial separation that increases the concentration of selected components of the mixture. In either case the process exploits differences in the volatility of the mixture's components."-- and often multiple distillations is necessary for the acquisition of a pure product.
I also am no expert of climate or weather dynamics but it is worth pointing out that all of the figures of chemistry data/charts, for purpose of reference, were made/recorded under what is called STP or Standard Temperature and Pressure. This is the average temperature and pressure of a human temp-regulated laboratory roughly at sea level.
Biologists and chemist have to change the formulas to calculate for their geologic position and the resulting affect that has on the temperature and atmospheric pressure. This is because the diversion from STP necessarily changes the dynamics of every possible aspect of chemistry and physics under observation. I would not find it surprising if the experts studying it related that the unique dynamics of pressure/temperature in the upper atmospheres also plays some role in the apparent confusing simplicity of some educational resources verbiage regarding the physical processes of distillation..
I really appreciate that. Very few people do that. Seriously, thanks.
Yo I am quite stoned rn and let me tell you. The slow motion flock of birds got me.
It's so freaking beautiful. I remember when I was younger I'd get this feeling of amazement all the time and something about the way the feathers on the birds' wings moved in the air brought it slamming back. Thanks for sharing, Destin.
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Destin this is majestic. How gorgeous are these birds simply in coordinated flight. Thanks for the opportunity to see this. Dee
Whats is not clear about flashing? Its so obvious that one bird flies away because it might noticed a danger and scares or gives signal to other birds as well. Daaaaaaa
That's exactly what I was thinking. Each bird follows the typical flock algorithm which is: "If the guy next to me freaks out and flys away, I should do the same."
I'd say this is about the most beautiful shot I've ever seen in my life. How did I miss this for so many years.
it's like watching Avatar
+ToiletClogger1945 I WAS LOOKING FOR THISSS... LITERALLY WHAT I REMEMBERED OH GOD this was such an aweseome video...
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Destin, I have to say you have the best channel here! Not only are you entertaining but you teach us something new every time. You're a natural, keep up the amazing work and look forward to the Peru videos!
How can a rainfall bring sodium? This makes no sense to me. Water evaporates from the ocean, leaving minerals behind.
+Julius Bernotas I looked into this a bit, and the answer I found was that Not all the sodium or minerals in the water evaporate, some are still left in the water.
Well, the same reason why there's a low sodium level in most drinking water. If you drank pure water, you're tongue would become highly irritated.
Destin, your videos are fantastic and make us dream! Well-designed, great music choices, always interesting topics. Thank you for the love and passion you show in your work, for your good mood and your sense of humor. A delight. Greetings from Belgium.
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And YOU Sir are an amazing CZcams Commenter. Seriously... this is in the top 5 most encouraging comments I've received. Your username makes me think of a Wedding Reception DJ dancing in a flaming fire suit, which isn't bad either.
destin, as smart as you seem to be, salts, minerals and other solutes are left behind when h2o evaporates. i dont think your statements at around 5:50 are quite accurate. Na (sodium) does not evaporate with water.
also i very much enjoy and appreciate your videos and the effort put into them, but i dont feel comfortable donating money to you for your supposed college fund for your children. you suggest the money will go to your childrens' education, but you seem to be instead using money to fund these ventures. seems to be a not so ethical pitch for donations. id be more inclined to donate and it would be more honorable if you simply asked for donations to help fund your efforts and videos. just sayin.
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I found this by a referral from a good friend, your 'helicopter' series. I am trying to find the right way to say thank you - I guess it must be 'wow'. This surpasses TV programming on so many levels I don't know how to describe it. I feel like I'm definitely getting smarter, and now I want to see something from you every day. Probably not possible, but I am definitely a subscriber now. Thanks so dang much!!!
Thank you sir!
Given the particular birds involved, this is one of the most beautiful slow motions I have ever witnessed.
Thanks for all that you do and all that you know and share and research. You aren't one of a kind but you are certainly my favorite.
I just saw this video for the third time. I am just amazed by this video. I showed my wife and my parents. Thank u destin
Probably the most beautiful footage I have ever seen on CZcams
I am truly blessed.
This is why we can't have nice things! Yeah, I thought long and hard about this before I uploaded. I could have made it shorter and increased the potential for virality...... but then I decided not to dumb down the science and show how involved these things actually are..... I still have bug bites on my arms a month later. You'll see in the next episode if you're a subscriber.
Destin, this was one of the best and most colorful episode yet. Absolutely love it!!!! I live in San Juan and have a macaws nest in one of the palm trees in my backyard. Anywhere from two to eight macaws arrive every morning to check on the nest. Thank you so much for this amazing video!
I actually cried to this... So beautiful!
We traveled to the TRC to see this last summer. We actually sat in the exact same spot as the researchers! It was awesome. Love the slow-motion!
Destin, you're an amazing human, and a fantastic father. Keep being an amazing person.
It's so great to see these majestic birds in their natural enviroment. Hope I can make it there one day to see in person, thank you for sharing this!
I watch your videos and I am just amazed by how awesome, entertaining and educational they all are...and the scripture at the end just tops it all off and is exactly what I need to hear for the day. Keep up the Great work!
Thank you Destin for showing me - and the rest of the people here on the web - the sheer AWESOMENESS of the world around us. I love each and every one of your videos, and it's always great fun to both watch the videos and learn some science along the way. I look forward to seeing what other epic adventures you have in store!
Macaws in my opinion are the most beautiful bird on the planet, they are truly stunning. I have a parrotlet so I have an absolute love for parrots:) and these are so beautiful!
Oh my goodness, I love this video, I'm glad you left in all the memorable travel parts too. It really made me feel the epicness of you travelling to that place through the rainforest. Also the music is awesome.
I think the 'flashing' is like a group gesture of excitement that can be easily prompted by one individual. Like how a clap heard at the end of a theater show would prompt everyone to clap, and how someone jumping in a rock concert would prompt most others to jump along.
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Macaws in my opinion are the most beautiful birds. Thanks Destin!
Oh yes, about more than 7 hours of attention a day at least, potty training if you don't want them pooping everywhere, they live on to 70 years as their average lifespan so you may have to include them in your will. Also you're going to have to have space in your house for them, and the money to take them to the vet which is $500 if nothing is wrong. That's it. If you can provide all of this, by all means go get a macaw! They're good companions to have and act like children. If you can't meet all these needs, maybe get a smaller bird, like a conure, or a cockatiel.
That single red and blue macaw was stunning!
Thank you! Those shares go a long way!
Great close up... "Consider the birds of the air." thank you for your videos.
I was trying to figure those out myself. Most of those strokes look as if they would actually propel the bird BACKWARDS...fascinating!
Destin thank you so much for doing this video. Can't wait to go home and watch it on full 1080. My mom and wife are goin to love it.
The color on those birds. Amazing!
Sir, I highly applaud you for being smart enough to see that the amazing Earth and Universe and all it contains are too beautifully complex for it to appear by accident, and that you remain faithful as many turn away from religion. You deserve 5 gold medals for that.
this is so inspiring. thank you for caring enough to share it with us all!
No wonder macaws are called 'flyin rainbows ', all those birds are absolutely beautiful! Thankyou for sharing!
So I'm fairly new to your channel. I went back and started at the beginning and am working through all your videos. This is BY FAR one of the most amazing ones. Just something about it. It was beautiful and jaw dropping.
Thank you Destin (and help) for making such a great video about TRC (the best place in the world)!!!!!!!!!! After volunteering there every summer and one winter since 2005, i didn't think i could be so impressed by colpa videos any more- i've seen a bunch!!!!!! BUT- your video made me cry for my beautiful heaven. the flush scene was AMAZING and the music completely intensified it! seeing it real time is awesome, but slow motion showed it in a way i could never have imagined!!! THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Last one to take off does the dishes!!
Another awesome video. Thanks for sharing Destin.
This is my favorite CZcams subscription!
Love this kind of stuff. I was supposed to go on a photography expedition to Peru with a group when I was in college, but I was the only one who paid up and so the trip got canceled. The equipment you guys have dwarf what we would have been using back in the late nineties.
Thankyou for taking us with you Destin. Much respect sir.
Your videos are some of the best content of youtube. I'd love to hear or see more about the high res photo you mentioned at the end. And that audio tech sounds like he's got some cool ideas lol. That's amazing that you get to go on these expeditions and shoot film next to people who are probably cataloging these birds' behaviors on a regular basis for more in depth study. Thanks for bringing that kind of experience back with you to share online.
i love watching birds in slowmotion, the way they fly is so intresting
these were some of the most beautiful shots i have ever seen, especially the flashing shot!
really great job dentin, its fantastic what you do!!
He takes a lot of time to carefully cite his sources and provide pertinent links to every. single. video. Pity so many people don't just try the 'about' tab before asking certain questions. That ABOUT tab, people! There's great stuff on there!
When I see there is a new video from Destin I don't watch it right away. I wait until I am in a good conditions to enjoy it the most.
Greeting from France.
I absolutely loved the soundtrack to this one. I had always liked the soundtracks from before but this was awesome. In the process of purchasing his last two albums on iTunes.
more of you baby please, cannot get over the cuteness !
I would give my left nut to be able to use a Canon 600mm F4 L IS lens in such an environment.
Destin, You're creating a number of memories for your beautiful son and you to watch when you'll have grown older.
I seriously love Smarter Every Day - thanks a ton!
That was amazing to watch. The birds are absolutely gorgeous!
She sounds like a champion. You're a very fortunate man. I'd definitely vote for her to win such an award. Thank you for sharing your travels. You've reached a Hip Hop artist from New York City. I enjoy your channel very much.
And videos like this is exactly why I'm subscribed to this channel. Really, thank's a lot, Destin.
Amazing shots of wings in action. It's really cool to see how the birds' feathers spread out and even separate during flare for landing. I sense potential for Smarter Every Day unsteady flow visualization with the high speed cam.
i love how you incorporate music into your vids! makes it so lively...and this vid has to be one my fav from your channel, amazing....keep it up!
I was wondering how long it would take someone to catch that! It took 4 days...
This footage is incredible! I have always loved parrots and the scarlet macaw is my favorite. I'm glad to see you got some good shots of them.
Yes, I considered it.... but in the end I decided that the natural colors were so incredibly mind blowing that I didn't really need to "fake it". I wanted to keep it true to reality which was the most amazing display of colors I had ever seen with my eye.
That being said, you have a great point. The human eye is MUCH better at dynamic range than the camera. Perhaps making it pop would be truer to what my eye saw. Interesting thought.... sounds like another episode.
I was going to leave a comment that was all "sciencey", but then I saw the "Mahoosive" 600mm lens and wondered how many 1000's of dollars it was, on top of the "not cheap" slo-mo camera. Excellent video as always Destin, thank you for doing the things few are able or willing to do, and explaining it so most can understand it. I am genuinely in awe of you and your passion, your commitment to knowledge, and your desire to share it. Well played sir.
Your videos have gotten so professional and informative.
I'm really looking forward to your upcoming episodes.
Those where some extremely nice images...! Parrots and Hawks are amazingly beautiful!
Cheers....!
Beautiful footage of beautiful creatures!
When he asked at the beginning, I called it. I'm pleased with myself.
I still feel smarter after this one too, as always.
you are a captivating teacher- thanks for all of your work
Great videos Dustin, keep up the good work! Glad to see you doing what you love and being able to share it all with us
It's amazing the amount of effort he puts into his videos...thank you
What a cool way for me to connect my life to yours.
Destin you are absolutely awesome and a very intresting individual. Im so happy that you went on that trip and i got to see snippets of it. I have learnt soo much from you and your videos. And i just want to say im very thankful and very inpired by you.
What an amazing video Destin. I must admit I get jealous of you when I watch your videos because you get to travel to some amazing places. Keep it up and I can't wait to see what's in store in the next video.
i love you channel man, its a level above the rest, u deserve a show on discovery channel for sure. your super intelligent, therefore inspiring
This video is just flat out amazing! Very inspiring. Makes me want to go on adventures like this and take awesome photos!
Excellent video Destin, I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of your trip.
thank you for supporting my country´s team reasearches! I love your videos and these int he amazon rain forest are amazing! I am a highlander btw! Best regards from Jauja!
I agree with MrRedwoodvalley! Your videos are amazing and so great to use in the classroom!
This video has been in my sub box for a few days and I've been putting off watching it... so happy I finally decided to watch it. So worth it :))
Oh man that is awesome. The wonderful creations of this plant.
Thanks for the verse at the end Destin, slowly getting rid of my doubts and worries and looking to Him :)
Also great video! That slow-mo was AMAZING!
A lot of hard work to help people like us. I tip my hat to you sir.