One Year Ago I Built a 5 Acre Pond - Here's What Happened

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  • čas přidán 11. 02. 2023
  • We built a 5 acre pond one year ago, see what happened next! Subscribe for weekly pond build videos: bit.ly/Bama_Bass
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  • @jscarborough9928
    @jscarborough9928 Před rokem +1116

    Your deer/coyote footage reminds me of the unexpected results of reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone. They found that the riparian corridors started to grow back much faster than the population decline in the grazers would have predicted. After some study, they realized that the deer and elk would just graze without a threat, but if wolves were merely in the area they would spend a considerable amount of time with their heads up, watching the wolves, and not eating. This gave the brush and grasses a chance to grow and put on the toughened shoots and branches that grazers don't like.

    • @Wildrosesmyl
      @Wildrosesmyl Před rokem +73

      That's because the Gray Wolf is a Keystone Species.
      Without predation, another critical Keystone Species, beavers, habitat was eaten and trampled by undulates.
      So the loss of TWO Keystone Species changed the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem in ways that it could no longer support many of the other native species to the area.

    • @julietvrphotography
      @julietvrphotography Před rokem +31

      I am surprised they were surprised by this. The ecosystem needs top predators. If they aren't any, then the animals will just eat all the bushes and grass... An ecosystem is balanced and needs all animals.

    • @jscarborough9928
      @jscarborough9928 Před rokem +39

      @Juliet Van Rensburg the surprise was the degree to which the browsing was affected. They had predicted that browsing would be reduced proportionally with the reduction of herbivore population. They found that individual surviving herbivores ate significantly less than than they would have without the presence of wolves. It was an important finding, because one of the arguments against reintroduction of wolves was to point out that they wouldn't really eat that many deer and elk and would, therefore have little effect on the health of the riparian corridors.

    • @julietvrphotography
      @julietvrphotography Před rokem +7

      @@jscarborough9928 Thanks for more info:)

    • @whatshappenedhere1784
      @whatshappenedhere1784 Před rokem +5

      It's more so that they spend less time grazing in one area with predators around, they keep moving. It's not that they spend more time with their heads up

  • @JustLoco100
    @JustLoco100 Před rokem +1078

    And when we needed him most, he returned

    • @KORR805
      @KORR805 Před rokem +2

      😅

    • @youngbosslijah
      @youngbosslijah Před rokem +7

      Thought you was gone say he vanished 🤣🤣🤣

    • @mattk2740
      @mattk2740 Před rokem +6

      Usual BS copy cat comment. Please be sincere and unique

    • @sam.man.TX22
      @sam.man.TX22 Před rokem +2

      I barely talked about a video a few hours before he posted.

    • @vamountainman2512
      @vamountainman2512 Před rokem +11

      @@mattk2740 certainly not unique but you can not speak to the sincerity of the statement. Maybe he's had a rough week and this was the break he needed. Get outta here with that negative 🤣

  • @kbiolumine
    @kbiolumine Před rokem +919

    You guys should try to plant some native flowers/plants/grasses! It also would be beneficial to plant some butterfly attractors, like milkweed, or others native to your area. Amazing job so far!

    • @TrulyMadlyShallowly
      @TrulyMadlyShallowly Před rokem +39

      Agreed! Wildflowers will attract insects and birds

    • @pipp_988
      @pipp_988 Před 11 měsíci +6

      Yep, agree with this.

    • @formicapple2
      @formicapple2 Před 10 měsíci +20

      I only plant native plants in my wildlife garden. I find the natives attract more wildlife.

    • @savinggift158
      @savinggift158 Před 10 měsíci +4

      The birds will do that for then all by themselves

    • @allanilett1215
      @allanilett1215 Před 8 měsíci +5

      or add a bee hive or two.

  • @formicapple2
    @formicapple2 Před rokem +384

    I’m in the UK. A year ago, I built a small pond 2.3 x 3m. In my garden. I was staggered at the amount of wildlife that visited the pond. Imo, THE best way to attract wildlife is to provide a water source. The pond is a wildlife pond with no fish as I only wanted to attract insects and amphibians. However much more was attracted. I live in a medium size town in Hertfordshire UK. Great video btw.

    • @justme-cm6lm
      @justme-cm6lm Před 10 měsíci +3

      i build 3 years ago 4m x 6m with max dept 2m the rest 1,5 m but with water is only 1,5 m covered, and after i planted some water plants i put crucian carp, they even grow bigger and also multiply each year, time to time i fish for fun, no pumps no nothing only food and time to time i add more watter because evaporates

    • @GriseldaBlanco-kt2to
      @GriseldaBlanco-kt2to Před 3 měsíci +3

      @formicapple2 I agree, im out in Southern California where they complain about drought every year but if everyone dug a small pond it would be a huge resource just as back up water for plants and animals. In India they are doing tons of permaculture water projects to reverse desertification and ponds are one of the most common. Every year when we get crazy rains I just watch all that fresh water flow out to the ocean from where I live near the port, its disgusting how much just flows right out. Our modern society isnt conditioned to think about conservation and natural balance, especially if you live in a city or urban environment.

    • @mohamedaboelenein7727
      @mohamedaboelenein7727 Před 3 měsíci +1

      It's as if water is the source of all life!

  • @DL-lz6pj
    @DL-lz6pj Před rokem +370

    What a joy this pond build has become to watch.

    • @DGoat88
      @DGoat88 Před rokem

      That’s a lot of manure bt j fr chande Benja

  • @joshualieberman2265
    @joshualieberman2265 Před rokem +377

    I wish this was economically feasible for more farmers to do. This is such a help to the local wildlife to have an oasis like this. I understand why most farmers cannot do this but its a great show of how you can protect the environment and still have plenty of farmland.

    • @PLF...
      @PLF... Před rokem +19

      it really has very little to do with farming. And introducing pests (wildlife) isn't good if you want the crops to go to humans, and hence, make money.

    • @ranonampangom2185
      @ranonampangom2185 Před 11 měsíci +1

      As long as you don't use pesticides.

    • @PLF...
      @PLF... Před 11 měsíci +6

      @@ranonampangom2185 ... you are not a very good farmer

    • @ohno7582
      @ohno7582 Před 11 měsíci

      Farmers dont want a bunch of sh*t eating their crops unless of course they are making money off of filming it.

    • @spamgarbage6999
      @spamgarbage6999 Před 11 měsíci +17

      @@PLF... did you not see the coyotes and owls getting rid of pest mice in the field or?

  • @kennethricher45
    @kennethricher45 Před rokem +165

    The fact that all 10 baby ducks survived to maturity is a testament to the great pond you’ve built. They had enough resources to live and grow and do so safely. Great work! I wish more people took this same approach instead of always pushing wildlife to the edge with nowhere to survive. Does have the ability to self abort if the area becomes hostile, dangerous, or resources become scarce. As an act of self preservation, they self abort until next mating season. Having 3 fawns mean resources exceeded plentiful and the environment was as good as it gets if she birthed 3 babies.

    • @oldgoatroper7030
      @oldgoatroper7030 Před 6 měsíci +7

      The fact that 10 baby ducks survived to maturity is a freaking miracle considering they're living amongst owls and eagles... I think the pond owner is trying too hard to be inclusive.

    • @IreneWY
      @IreneWY Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@oldgoatroper7030Exactly. The moment I saw baby ducks and foxes and eagles, I thought "they are getting a snack"

  • @valeriamarquez4114
    @valeriamarquez4114 Před rokem +82

    I don't know why this made me so emotional, but maybe it's just how intent you were on doing this FOR the wildlife. All that land and you chose to give it a greater purpose. It makes my heart full knowing there are people out there who take their own talents and resources and give back. This is just incredible and I wish I could visit and befriend some baby deer!

  • @healer81
    @healer81 Před rokem +3484

    Building a giant pond is much better than buying an EV or even being a vegan. This channel is a gift. Thank you for sharing your work.

    • @letmesay2035
      @letmesay2035 Před rokem +23

      @@al-aeynani TBH, every1. Its just time, how much time u need to get money to do it.

    • @lalalunaaaaa692y
      @lalalunaaaaa692y Před rokem +270

      It's 2023 let them be vegan all they want. It's not our business

    • @mradventurer8104
      @mradventurer8104 Před rokem +99

      ​@@letmesay2035 There are literally billions of people who don't have their own garden. But yes you are right if you have a big garden it doesn't take huge effort to make a small pond.

    • @desativado-oficial
      @desativado-oficial Před rokem

      ​@@mradventurer8104 Vegans do not help animals, they also destroy nature, as plants can also express feelings, and if vegans never knew about this study, then they are hypocrite and will continue ignoring its existence... the fact is, if they do not want eat animals, they should respect plants as well, and of course, the only way to help nature, is stop existing....

    • @healer81
      @healer81 Před rokem

      @@al-aeynani yes that's true but there is so much land all over America and the world that isn't being utilized for anything. Imagine if governments actually spent their money building ponds, reservoirs and grew forest? Instead of patting themselves on the back for giving EV tax credits which ironically pollutes the planet more because building more anything usually pollutes the planet.
      This pond build is clear evidence that building something natural and self sustaining is far more valuable for people and wildlife.
      Planting a tree at your home and growing your own food if you have a backyard is good enough.

  • @davidleadford6511
    @davidleadford6511 Před rokem +168

    You know it's going to be a good week when you get to watch a pond update.

    • @JasonJebezSam
      @JasonJebezSam Před rokem +3

      ALWAYS! haha I love these videos so much

    • @davidleadford6511
      @davidleadford6511 Před rokem +2

      @@JasonJebezSam I was getting desperate. Going through withdrawls. About ready start watching reruns. LOL

    • @dv8nxs944
      @dv8nxs944 Před rokem +1

      It's every 2 weeks. Chill

  • @777FallenGraves
    @777FallenGraves Před rokem +34

    I love that instead of trying to chase away the wildlife you guys embraced it and even made a safe eco system for them.

  • @redstonebrain40
    @redstonebrain40 Před 10 měsíci +8

    Those two birds were a pair of cardinals! The males (red) is feeding the female! Its an adorable show of affection!

  • @CastleBravo187
    @CastleBravo187 Před rokem +401

    This has been one of my favorite series of any CZcams channel by far, Thanks for letting us all into your world!

    • @Pimpala03
      @Pimpala03 Před rokem +1

      Same!!

    • @rg20322
      @rg20322 Před rokem +2

      Same here! I clicked on this channel right at the very beginning simply by accident. After that I couldn't wait for the next episode.
      Such a great series and love how you are encouraging wild life, and such an ecosystem.

    • @willdexter6594
      @willdexter6594 Před rokem +1

      I’m sure it’s been answered but what night vision cameras do you use?

    • @SUMUTRATEK
      @SUMUTRATEK Před rokem

      Maybe you like Leon the lobster also on yt

    • @whatsup7535
      @whatsup7535 Před 5 měsíci

      It's such a noble thing to watch

  • @TheMrNeffels
    @TheMrNeffels Před rokem +163

    As a wildlife photographer youve built my dream setup. Really good job.
    If you havent you may want to add a few large branches to eagle nest to encourage them to build on it

  • @gillianbc
    @gillianbc Před rokem +14

    Unless I win the lottery, I will never have the money or the land to do something like this myself. Many thanks for sharing this fabulous pond with me and the rest of the world. Your filming and narration is excellent.

  • @dmitri9984
    @dmitri9984 Před 11 měsíci +11

    Dust baths are really good for birds for a variety of reasons, you should consider adding a section near the pond for birds to take dust baths! It wouldn't need to be big. I've seen people use sand but would recommend researching it a little because my knowledge is limited.

  • @delreypimp
    @delreypimp Před rokem +114

    I just want to let you know that it’s my 2nd night home from the ICU. I’m a 48 year old Texas A&M boy who’s life was just turned upside down and inside out being diagnosed with heart failure. I still don’t think I’ve grasped the situation.
    One thing I am thoroughly more aware and mindful of are the things that bring me joy over stress. Finding your channel and waiting for the next video is something I truly enjoy and hope others find it like I did so they can enjoy it too.
    I’m stuck in KC currently (obligated to say..how bout them…Chiefs….for my niece’s & nephew haha) but as soon as I’ve spoken to my Dr here, I’m heading home to Florida. Can’t wait to get my boat out of storage and soak up some wildlife. Maybe bring a few poles, but it won’t really matter by then. Perhaps I’ll make my way thru Alabama just to catch a glimpse of one of George Jones cousins. Sorry to go on so long, just trying to make sure that people who’ve touched me know so. Your channel has brought back memories from growing up in TX and what Family and Friends used to do before we all got so busy somehow. May you continue to have a blessed life on your property because I’m positive it’s made a difference in many other peoples lives. Gig’ em Aggies!!! Whoop!!

    • @calebwysong4521
      @calebwysong4521 Před rokem

      My life goal is to have a ranch and build multiple ponds on it, a tx boys dream haha. Reminds me of growing up and messing around all weekend at my grandpas farm just doing whatever. It always sucked having to go back home to Dallas where life just moves too fast for me. Watching these videos has been such a joy, hopefully one day I’ll be making some for others!

    • @kickingleaves5122
      @kickingleaves5122 Před rokem +1

      Hey there! I grew up in Cstat and I also love this channel. I’m so sorry to hear about your recent medical situation. I hope you get home safely to Florida and the warmest wishes for your recovery. ❤

    • @smelltheglove2038
      @smelltheglove2038 Před rokem +1

      Make sure you’re up to date on your booster shots.

  • @cheesburgerlolcats
    @cheesburgerlolcats Před rokem +401

    You should add some sand patches for the owls and other birds to bathe in, they'll be so happy :)
    You could also plant native plants and grasses to fill in space, it'll create habitat and a good food source for a variety of wildlife like birds, mammals, and a lot of different beneficial insects. You can collect wild seeds or see if your county has seed workshops or other enthusiasts that could help you out with this and keep the costs down.
    If you have the budget- look into creating a snake hibernaculum as well. Great work, very interesting to see all these animal clips.
    Cheers

    • @j.ballsdeep420
      @j.ballsdeep420 Před rokem +12

      I think based on the heavy machines used and dump tractors that he's not hard up for money

    • @beardedbjorn5520
      @beardedbjorn5520 Před rokem +20

      Reeds on the edges of the pond would do wonders for biodiversity

    • @CaratsRitzy
      @CaratsRitzy Před rokem +24

      It would be a very good idea to consult a local biologist/conservationalist for what to plant to boost the local biodiversity system. :)
      Knowing what to plant and what to arrange can create a self effeicent system the animals can work with.

    • @aiGeis
      @aiGeis Před rokem +2

      @@j.ballsdeep420 Right? This guy's gotta be pretty loaded, a build like this is easily tens of thousands.

    • @2damnoldforUtube
      @2damnoldforUtube Před rokem +7

      Definitely need some aquatic life. Fish, frogs, crawdads, snails, even mosquitos. That would round it out nicely and attract dragonflies & bats. Then you have a goddamn ecosystem my friend.

  • @aur-raw
    @aur-raw Před rokem +4

    Dreams are what you are living! Love it, beautiful narration

  • @ArquimedesOfficial
    @ArquimedesOfficial Před 8 měsíci +4

    A practical example of "Water, the source of life"

  • @danm2419
    @danm2419 Před rokem +181

    You are such a benevolent advocate for all of nature's creatures. This has been so enjoyable to watch. Thank you for your efforts!

    • @RailCityFishes
      @RailCityFishes Před rokem +1

      indubitably

    • @TheTespin
      @TheTespin Před rokem +5

      i would argue differrent if id have been one of the thousands of bass he caught lol
      but i do really like his kindness to wildlife

  • @armandgun
    @armandgun Před rokem +1615

    Always enjoy your videos and all the wildlife you come across. looking forward to doing my own pond build one day

    • @elijahwhistler4795
      @elijahwhistler4795 Před rokem +9

      Aye AnG! You and me both man. I'm trying to have an arsenal like you one day

    • @skapslag
      @skapslag Před rokem +3

      Boom digity!

    • @jimmyboy2165
      @jimmyboy2165 Před rokem +8

      Well I wojld like to wish you best of luck. Ohh and I hope you got lot's of mooola. Lol Because I think our amazing uploader, my favorite hands down, is heading towards 2 million now. From what I see though I would have to believe he would say it's been worth every penny. I have been here from dam near day one and I have enjoyed every single min this man and his family has uploaded. This is one amazing family 👪 and I wish them health and happiness and I hope your sir get your dream as they have. God bless you all.

    • @sissonfaimlyfive5605
      @sissonfaimlyfive5605 Před rokem +1

      Holy Moly it's AnG!!!!!

    • @rohanbar530
      @rohanbar530 Před rokem

      if you want that wildlife to stay you cannot your fertilizers on your lawn. it'll run into the water and creat algae bloums from the excess of nutrients. this will kill everything in the water

  • @beabunny.
    @beabunny. Před rokem +7

    What a beautiful and brilliant idea to grow crops MEANT for the animals!! They’ll tend it the selves and they’ll stay away from yours for the most part! Love from Virginia 💜

  • @willeisinga2089
    @willeisinga2089 Před rokem +5

    This is just beautiful. 2 years ago we had a Family project like this in Suriname. A Swamp we could not use dug out to get 2 waterponds and get some dry land. 2 hectares. 3 machines 6 weeks digging. Now we have clean Water to swim, Cayman, Anaconda, Capibara, Monkeys have come, flocks of parrots, colibris, birdlive, Fish, We planted 3 Kankantrie Trees. The biggest Trees in Suriname. They Grow 70 meters High. Thank you for this video.

    • @pascald67
      @pascald67 Před rokem +2

      You swim in the water with anacondas in it? Respect to you, I would be too scared haha

    • @willeisinga2089
      @willeisinga2089 Před rokem

      @@pascald67 Yess. I love the Family Project. Tell about our Cayman Anaconda Capibara Monkeys Parrots Colibris. Everybody afraid. 😀. For info. You can Google. Jaguar in Curaçaoweg. Suriname. Pictures and Story.

  • @jamesfrost7465
    @jamesfrost7465 Před rokem +60

    Love it! Please get a paper back bird book and circle the birds that you see on the property. You will really enjoy doing that over the years. Also when someone stays overnight in the guest house, get a guest book for them to sign. My Grandparents did that for years and years. We can look back in it and see when we visited when we were kids. I'm 63 now and everybody but my sisters have passed away. That guestbook means a lot to us. They called their little guest house "The Cold Potato ." Visiting them in the mountains was such a joy that is just a memory now.

  • @ToriHalfon
    @ToriHalfon Před rokem +155

    If we give nature just a little room, it’s amazing how we can flourish together. Wonderful conservation effort! Applaud you. Even if it may have started out a different idea, to see you loving and nurturing what it’s become is just wonderful!

    • @danielmorris7648
      @danielmorris7648 Před rokem +2

      "A little room" dude thats a 5 acre pond supported by like 15 acres of varied crops specifically for them and then also and unknown amount of wild area behind the pond. This isn't a realistic representation of a natural environment, its completely engineered to be a habitable as possible. People have no idea what the natural world is.

  • @fishy2584
    @fishy2584 Před rokem +1

    This is what happens when you repair the nature instead of destroying it, great job man.

  • @rickvaiBBB
    @rickvaiBBB Před 11 měsíci +5

    What a fantastic video. I really enjoyed how much you liked the critters enough to name them and follow their journeys and didn't interfere in the natural why they go about their lives.

  • @MaddenC_Outdoors19
    @MaddenC_Outdoors19 Před rokem +67

    You know it’s a good day when we get a pond update🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @rosefrutos1351
    @rosefrutos1351 Před rokem +31

    This used to be my dream…to own some land and do exactly what you are doing… never panned out…and that’s ok cuz here you are living my dream and I can enjoy it,without the hard work!!! I love your voice as you narrate, so soothing and calm…and watching your videos is my favorite thing to do…and of course many many others too… thank you so much, I never grow tired and it never gets old…so awesome…may it last 🙏🏼♥️👍🏽♥️🙏🏼

  • @atduhe
    @atduhe Před rokem +2

    This is it. Symbiosis with nature, sharing the same space and providing for each other. Thanks for this video, it touched me deeply.

  • @stonew1927
    @stonew1927 Před rokem +2

    Thank you for caring about all the wildlife and creating habitat for them to flourish, and for taking the trouble to share with your viewers.

  • @prockallday
    @prockallday Před rokem +33

    this is like a sanctuary for all kinds of wildlife, more than just a pond. I love everything about it and im looking forward to all your future videos

  • @slfranklin9044
    @slfranklin9044 Před rokem +7

    Wow!!! This is Amazing. You've basically created a national geographic show in your field.
    This is truly a gift.

  • @linnea9017
    @linnea9017 Před rokem +1

    Absolutely fantastic. You are missing reeds waterlillies, water plants in general. When you got that the ecosystem will be full circle. :)

  • @abhishekkhadka9728
    @abhishekkhadka9728 Před 11 měsíci +1

    You guys are doing god’s work giving all these animals a home. God bless you.

  • @DALLMYD
    @DALLMYD Před rokem +301

    Amazing video

  • @helenk6485
    @helenk6485 Před rokem +38

    It's so wholesome when 'unexpected' guests come and you don't try to chase them away because they damage the crops 🥺 If you think about it, it is very human-centric to consider some animals pests. And seeing you willing to give part of your land back to the animals warms my heart.

    • @ifyourepeatalieoftenenough8500
      @ifyourepeatalieoftenenough8500 Před rokem

      Yes, you are so cute👍. Love you guys❤️

    • @clairement3734
      @clairement3734 Před 2 měsíci

      Animals literally starve to death in bulks because some random species appear in their life one day and destroy their source of food or water, "human centric" think before you speak clown

  • @zachbryson2592
    @zachbryson2592 Před rokem +1

    You’ve GOT to plant weeping willows around the edges. What a beautiful property

  • @cocoabuena
    @cocoabuena Před rokem +48

    The content of this channel is therapeutic. The outdoor aquarium and zoo, full moon time lapses, croaking frogs and George Jones are my favorites. I imagine since the environment is resource abundant, none of the animals are put into hyper survival mode and this is why they get along so well. As if I’m watching a balanced, living utopia, nothing synthetic, just a rearrangement of existing materials. Thank you for sharing!

  • @hiddentruth1982
    @hiddentruth1982 Před rokem +15

    a pond or lake really opens up the area to a variety of life. it really encourages animals to move in to an area once they start finding it.

  • @dixietenbroeck8717
    @dixietenbroeck8717 Před rokem +4

    No idea why your video was recommended to me by CZcams, but *GLAD IT WAS - such a delightful pond with wildlife!* Thanks so much for your wonderful video, but mostly for creating this gorgeous habitat for your local fauna. *Keep up the great work!*
    ❤🦉🌲👍🦆🤩🌻🦅❤

  • @JallenMeodia
    @JallenMeodia Před rokem +16

    Fantastic work. Might seem trivial given N.Americas size, but this just helps support wildlife and is crucial for the increasingly industrialized landscape we are making. So really, aside from all the extra work you've done capturing footage and sharing it with us, I thank you for helping support natural ecosystems even if that costs you money.

  • @marksmith2448
    @marksmith2448 Před rokem +18

    Wow. I can't believe I have been watching this for a year. I feel so emotionally invested in it, I could only imagine how you feel about it. Anyway Hello from Australia. Keep up the good work.

  • @sarahkathleen3231
    @sarahkathleen3231 Před rokem +49

    I love that you did this and it helps bring animals back around and helps the ecosystem. Are you planning on planting native grasses by the edges to actually help prevent erosion? Sod is a quick fix but mowed grass roots doesn't grow very long because they spend so much of their energy regrowing the leaves instead of making the roots longer. Plants by the waters edge will benefit from the added phosphates

  • @emilio5737
    @emilio5737 Před rokem +3

    What a great, wonderful thing you've done in building that pond! Congratulations!!!

  • @95rman
    @95rman Před rokem +4

    I’m just discovering your channel. I absolutely love the 5 acre pond. It’s truly a dream property! Love all the animals!

  • @augere9620
    @augere9620 Před rokem +21

    To crazy I started watching you when you built the first backyard pond and now it has already been a year of the beautiful habitat you have built for all walks of life. Truly is inspirational all the work you have done.

  • @corrado170
    @corrado170 Před rokem +5

    Perfect to watch instead of half time

  • @jenniferhart6504
    @jenniferhart6504 Před měsícem

    Thank you for building this. I am happy that animals are happy.

  • @michaelcauser474
    @michaelcauser474 Před rokem +2

    Isn't it amazing how when you let nature do it's own thing, within reason, that it often manages to balance itself out?
    Well done Sir.

  • @viktoriaholes6126
    @viktoriaholes6126 Před rokem +28

    One update I think would be helpful for those birds living on those tall posts you built for them, is to cover the bottom of them with pvc tubes, so that cats can't climb up on them and loot their nests.

  • @klcpca
    @klcpca Před rokem +12

    Wow!!! A year already??!!!! I love the pond but I must say... the variety of wildlife that it has attracted is amazing!! This is proof positive that "If you build it, they will come!!!" And your cabin is beautiful.... I could make my home there and rarely go into civilization.....

  • @alundra828
    @alundra828 Před 8 měsíci +1

    This is what dreams are made of. Keep living your best life brother

  • @evoxpop2088
    @evoxpop2088 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Love all the creatures that are now making the pond part of their habitat. Great job. Also your night sky is very beautiful, I would love to see more of that, no light pollution. Thanks for sharing.

  • @TheBlairHomestead
    @TheBlairHomestead Před rokem +20

    Just wanted to say thanks for all the time and effort you’ve put into filming everything. I’m in the process of building my pond and all my ideas have came from this channel.

  • @captchaosbluely1339
    @captchaosbluely1339 Před rokem +8

    The life your ponds irradiate is so interesting with all the diverse amount of wildlife creating such fascinating interactions.

  • @yakikadafi6189
    @yakikadafi6189 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Bro you should be the mayor of our town 😂❤ impressive job that no one thought about it before you are a hero ❤🙏🏽👍🏽👏🏽
    Salute from the jungles of Africa ❤ Chad to be more specific 🙏🏽

  • @PickleSmithPickleball
    @PickleSmithPickleball Před 11 měsíci +5

    Seriously one of the coolest videos I have ever seen. I applaud your efforts to create this pond and stock food sources. Well done!

  • @tesiemarie8942
    @tesiemarie8942 Před rokem +9

    I can’t scream I absolutely LOVE this loud enough!! Thank you for doing this. I’m a huge animal and nature lover..

  • @mar_dma
    @mar_dma Před rokem +7

    Watched from beginning to end! This was so wholesome to watch, gives me hope in humanity.

  • @andrewlawrence9340
    @andrewlawrence9340 Před rokem +1

    You should plant a lot of native plants around the water and place large logs in the water to create more habitat.

  • @GraceTruth29
    @GraceTruth29 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Thank you for giving these animals a great space ❤

  • @Craig_Andrus
    @Craig_Andrus Před rokem +19

    Congratulations on your accomplishments so far, cheers to the milestone.

  • @TheScalysnake
    @TheScalysnake Před rokem +22

    Amazing what you guys have accomplished , you must have a true pride in what you have done for the wildlife in your area,

  • @annemariestanley479
    @annemariestanley479 Před rokem +1

    Love what you're doing! If all of us tried to give back just a little space to the Earth, we would all benefit! Thank you for sharing

  • @carlhammill5774
    @carlhammill5774 Před rokem +1

    Land is the most beautiful thing to me. You can create whatever you want as its essentially a blank canvas. Its my dream to have land and experiment in many ways to see what can be created. You did an amazing job with your pound and I look forward to any updates.

  • @alainvosselman9960
    @alainvosselman9960 Před rokem +10

    Man, you're a gem ! Seen one or two of your videos where you had built a smaller pond i believe.
    Incredible how you put one step towards nature and it returns your love and caring by taking 10
    steps towards you. Hats off ! This is more fun and rewarding to watch than the evening news is.

  • @hughgordon6435
    @hughgordon6435 Před rokem +10

    Thanks for a wonderful year! Long may it continue

  • @Andy2x4
    @Andy2x4 Před rokem +5

    I'm so jealous by the variety of species you have on your pond. You've inspired me even more to renovate our farm pond, although nowhere near as big as yours!

  • @MichaelOrtega
    @MichaelOrtega Před 10 měsíci +1

    6:03 “it was though to tell WHO was HOO” 😂 that pun on the owls 🦉 sure would have been hilarious

  • @mm09291
    @mm09291 Před rokem +6

    I have loved this series from the start. I can not believe all of the wildlife that you have on your farm.

  • @spartan1121
    @spartan1121 Před rokem +13

    Always love tuning in to see how this is going. Another tree you could consider adding are pecan trees, they should do really well in your climate but will take a long time to mature. I can't imagine what this place will look like in another 20 years with everything grown up, keep it up!

  • @HEKVT
    @HEKVT Před rokem +2

    It's so awesome just sitting there and watching all the wildlife interact. If I had something similar I'd probably spend hours just observing from a distance.

  • @Peatingtune
    @Peatingtune Před 10 měsíci +4

    I love the idea of people building small conservation areas like this. It's unrealistic to expect even small-scale "deindustrialization" of developed countries, so this may be the best we get. Great stuff!

  • @devonshelton4911
    @devonshelton4911 Před rokem +9

    Man I just love watching your videos. It's so cool to see how the wildlife interact with each other. Thats something you just don't get to see. I love how you make habitats for all the different animals to have their own place. It's like the animals strolled upon a fortress for them to live at.Keep up the great content and can't wait to see more.

  • @shereerockdaschel9301
    @shereerockdaschel9301 Před rokem +10

    What a wonderful gift to be able to give these animals a nice home to live in. We’re too focused on taking up every wild space on the Earth. I really enjoyed watching this video. 🙏🏼❤️

  • @shaquishagomez7449
    @shaquishagomez7449 Před rokem +4

    This is absolutely beautiful. I would love to do something like this.

  • @apolloisnotashirt
    @apolloisnotashirt Před rokem +5

    Crazy how many species you've multiplied. It feels so priding seeing two of those ducks become 10, seeing the deer have triplets, and those two piglets grow big and strong.

  • @lostincyberspaceIII
    @lostincyberspaceIII Před rokem +14

    You should put in a couple of trees that can grow over the pond a bit, and some shrubby area, I think it would do a lot for the bio diversity.
    EDIT: I should have waited for the end.

  • @christinerogers5331
    @christinerogers5331 Před rokem +6

    I have enjoyed every moment of every video, I truly believe I could be totally happy watching the pond and its wildlife for hours on end! Thank you so much for sharing! GOD bless!

  • @af2313
    @af2313 Před 9 měsíci +1

    OMG that fox squirrel is huge!

  • @jadilkeas
    @jadilkeas Před 19 dny

    i could sit all day long at this pond, looks amazing! great job

  • @BBSonofa
    @BBSonofa Před rokem +11

    Oh wow! I was so happy to come back to your series and see all the latest development. Im happy that someone out there is living my dream, and rather than feel envy, i feel so bless that I`ve such good learning material for when and if I manage to pull something like this off, I know right off the bat what to start with and what to expect. So thank you sir and enjoy your piece of heaven, I know I am!!

  • @artiskus9194
    @artiskus9194 Před rokem +5

    I was just wondering about a bama bass video

  • @starcat999
    @starcat999 Před 7 měsíci

    I went here to learn more about pond building, but the wildlife footage/narration was a happy surprise!

  • @ChokyoDK
    @ChokyoDK Před rokem +9

    What a journey it's been so far!

  • @colobisman6132
    @colobisman6132 Před rokem +12

    The male cardinal will always feed the female if she accompanies him to the feeder. Once she's on the nest he'll bring the food to her.

  • @ExpectMiracles55
    @ExpectMiracles55 Před 7 měsíci

    One of my best friends moved from MA to Gulf Shores, AL to be closer to family after retiring. He just sent me this link, much appreciated. Reading all these comments is almost as good as the video itself. It shows me a bond out of respect for life itself, and that our humanity is the answer to a hostile world we're just beggining to get a grip. All the blessings to each and everyone with the resources to take proper care and restore lost habitats. You're the best of the best! Of course I gave a like and subscribed.

  • @paulipuhakka8788
    @paulipuhakka8788 Před rokem +4

    Nothing more satisfying than, giving back to nature, that was taken from this wildlife in the first place. My respect to you folks👍 Well done👍

  • @devinnn0
    @devinnn0 Před rokem +20

    This is amazing. Just shows how out of touch most humans are with nature when you see other animals interacting, sharing and living together.
    Love this so much ❤

  • @BlastingBeaver
    @BlastingBeaver Před rokem +5

    Watching your pond videos is so relaxing. it's kinda the same feeling you used to get from watching Discovery/National Geographic 🙂Been watching since just before you guy's started filling the pond, and i am still enjoying every minute of it. Thx for sharing this with us. Wish all the best for you and yours.

  • @LiLBitsDK
    @LiLBitsDK Před 11 měsíci +2

    wish more would actually do this... the nature needs more space... it's my dream to get my own place and make something like it too, albeit smaller, getting land enough to dig a 5 acre pond is way out of my budget :D but a smaller one helps too :D love seeing all the animals

  • @dunsparce4prez560
    @dunsparce4prez560 Před rokem +1

    I have never in my life heard of or seen a fox squirrel. That’s cool as hell

  • @N3N497
    @N3N497 Před rokem +5

    I absolutely love the journey so far and the development, more over I love how much you take care of the wild life.

  • @timmy2015
    @timmy2015 Před rokem +15

    Awesome vid sir, It's really cool to see the transformation over time from building it and filling it to adding the birdhouses and crops to bring in wildlife!

  • @chillstep4life
    @chillstep4life Před rokem +2

    Amazing how much a single pond can do for the local habitat

  • @alihamad4635
    @alihamad4635 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you for helping all those wonderful lives. It's so much needed in this world.

  • @bubbakemp5817
    @bubbakemp5817 Před rokem +12

    ALWAYS an amazing video! I've been watching since before the backyard pond! Definitely my favorite channel! Thank you guys for all the hard work and also sharing part of your lives with us! God bless!🙏🙏

  • @antisocialism3890
    @antisocialism3890 Před rokem +7

    This has been great to watch the project come together! thank you for sharing this experience with us