My Summer With The Orioles - A Bird Documentary
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- Due to the unusual nature of 2020, I've been finding myself spending more time with birds than ever before. The birds bring about a unique sense of hope and tranquility that cannot be found elsewhere. The Baltimore Oriole particuly caught my eye, and in this video you will see the story of my spring and summer observing them.
This documentary was so well put together and moving. Myself and Jamie just watched as we ate breakfast and both enjoyed it. I cant believe I some how missed it last year. Great job Nick
Thank you so much, Lesley! It's such an honor to read your kind words, and it means so much to see your comment here. I love your videos, and they are extremely inspirational to me. I wish you all the best for your birdwatching this year!
@@NickSchrader You're very welcome. :) I mean every word. You do a fabulous job. Keep it up. Do you mind if I share this video on my community tab on CZcams? I'd love for others to get to experience it. And thank you for the kind words, I wish you all the best with birdwatching this year too!
Please feel free to share it on your page, Lesley! Thanks so much!!
@@NickSchrader Ok. I'll share it later this evening. :) Have a great day!
Man I’m in tears of gratitude. I’m a covid long hauler and reconnecting with my birds has never been so healing and grounding. You have a gift my friend thank you for sharing it with us.
God bless you. It almost seems that these glorious birds were sent to heal and entertain us. Our birds know that they can come and pig out even with a cat's face pressed against the window screen. 🤭🥰
Please take great care. Nature is an essential element to our well-being.
I'M A LONG HAULER ALSO. BLOOD CLOTS IN LUNGS. HEALING IS VERY SLOW PROCESS IF EVEN IT EVER COMPLETELY HAPPENS. PRAYER TO YOUR RECOVERY
@@bear9923 stay strong you will be healed in divine time. It has taken me 1 &1/2 years to fully recover. You’re not alone my friend.
Ditto
@Don's Baby 🙏🏽
No way ... baby orioles ... what a treat to see. Your video is so well done from the photography to the narration ... an absolute delight to watch.
This is exactly how I feel about birds. God created them for us to enjoy.
Natural selection did
What a wonderful voice you have! Thank you! My neighbors and I feed the Orioles and get so much joy from this.
Great video. In December 2008 an oriole was on my bird feeder here in Connecticut. Sent the Audubon Society an email asking what to do as it was clear he did not migrate. They responded that if I fed him oranges and grape jelly all winter he might make it. So I did for three months. He waited for me every morning to bring out his orange. And one day in March he stopped coming. But it really was an amazing experience. Beautiful birds, which clearly you appreciate. Thank you.
Thanks so much for sharing this! It's so fascinating. I've often wondered about birds not migrating, and figured that out of all the millions of birds out there, there had to be some that miss that window or just don't leave for some reason. It's just awesome that he waited outside every day for you, and that you were able to get him through the winter. Such a great story!
Nick, first year ever for me to have Orioles at my feeder. The joy this has given me is a true blessing. Your documentary was just beautiful in every way. Thank you so much.
Keep oranges out and grape jelly til june, then switch to mealworm suet cakes after that so they can feed their babies protein. Theyll remember you and keep stoppin thru!!! (Theyre in the blackbird family so theyre smarties)
@@miguelmarquez4192 Thanks for the suggestion Miguel, will do. Take care.
Orioles like the tallest trees... love their nests.
Very true Big trees and creeks. Cottonwoods and willows
This was so relaxing to watch. The beauty depicted, the music and narration were perfect.
Thank you Debbie!
I miss the upper Midwest and its Orioles & other birds so much. This video makes me homesick.
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I fully concur lol
@@NickSchrader I love Baltimore orioles!! Thank you for persueing your wonderful fascinaton for them.
Nice job! So many people are so unaware of the beauty and joy birds bring to our yards. They are such gifts to the earth. Great video. 🌺
Orioles love giant bird of paradise. I have them planted in my backyard and the Orioles gather almost 2 foot strands of palm fronds from around the neighborhood and weave their nests resembling wicker baskets into the undersides of leaves every year like clockwork. They are very acrobatic and remind me of monkeys.
Thank you for this amazing documentary. The orioles have been visiting our yard for several years now and just make us so happy. We are also experiencing, for the first time, house wrens. What a blessing. This website is wonderful. Thank so much.
Thank you for your incredible sublime oasis into a world we so need to discover again and again. Bless these tiny courageous flyers of our world.
Oriole ASMR. Your voice is very relaxing. On another note, I have Orioles for the first time this year and found your video to be very helpful, thank you!
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Well done, Nick! This is absolutely amazing. Your narration and visual/ verbal storytelling are excellent.
Thanks so much!
I agree with Gann, well done Nick
@@NickSchrader Well done with the telling of this amazing bird..and your love of them is obviously displayed by your care in feeding them. I too, am a "Bird Woman," as my husband calls me. I watch, feed, study and take amateur photos of all of God's creations! I once had the privilege of watching an oriole build it's nest 20 feet above our deck in an overhanging Sycamore tree branch. (You probably already know that they build that hanging nest at the end of a spindley branch to prevent other small animals, i.e., squirrels getting to the nest) With my zoom on my camera, I could see some of my long hairs and strands of blue tarp material woven into the nest. Thanks for doing this video, liked it very much!
Love watching and listening to the birds ! Interesting video, haven’t watched that close. Thank you.
I say they are skitish!! Very aware of whaTs going on!!
Thanks for making this Nick! When I had Covid last spring, I was quarantined to my yard in the city and I was so lonely. One day, an oriole landed and I had never seen one before. That bird started my interest in bird watching and I've been waiting all year for them to return. I saw my first one yesterday after a year. I moved out of the city to a place where there are hundreds of bird species. Now I go birding every other day. I'm always in awe. Your documentary is very comforting.
Thanks for watching, Tara! I'm glad you enjoyed it. My story is very similar to yours as far as getting interested in the birds. Take care, and enjoy the birds! The orioles arrived here about 2 weeks ago. So happy!
Mon oiseau préféré, merci!
Thank you for sharing this with all of us and the work involved. i can tell you have great love and respect for the Orioles. I have watched it several times and it is so beautiful.
Absolutely Beautiful Thank you.
What a pleasant surprise, Great video! Loved everything about it 🙏🏼
Thank you very much, George!
I was blessed to see this also last year for the first time the orioles bring their young to our feeders and also got to see our downy woodpeckers bring their young and got to watch them feed their young at our feeders so awesome to see!!
Beautiful! Just saw two above my head in a branch today singing. 💜🔥 thank you for taking the time to make this video! Your love for birds is the same passion and love I have for them😊
Karen Kuske, look at bird bath
Every year they come back, and every day I see them
In my yard at my feeders, my day is made. They are truly a source of joy and wonder. I haven’t tried putting out the mealworms yet, because they keep sucking up the jelly till they leave, but after seeing this, I will try. Like you I also have found their nests, and even when the leaves come down, I can’t find their nests. They’re a mysterious wonder that is pure magic
Thank you for watching!
My name is Oriol,I'm from Barcelona,Spain,where the name Oriol remains like an old tradition here at the East coast.
We're not too many left,but as soon as I meet someone called Oriol, some kind of brotherhood flows instantly between us.
We are called Uri sometimes,the sweet way,by friends and family.
Thanks for the upload,beautiful video,great job.
Thank you for watching, Oriol! I love your name!
You are an excellent photographer. And I like d the way you explain background information.
We are fortunate to have Hooded Orioles. When they bring the babies it is a joy to hear the "Click-click-click" going back and forth. Becomes a cacophony of sound. Love it.
Excellent video, well done 👏
Birds are God's beautiful creations remember to honor & thank him.
I've discovered birding since 2018 and it gets better every year, the more birds I see and learn about, it's a whole new world that most people never pay attention to!
GREATEST TIME OF THE YEAR IN DESMOINES, IA. WE GET THEM EVERY YEAR SO BEAUTIFUL WE LOVE TO WATCH THEM ALSO. THANKYOU FOR FILMING THIS!!!
I had no idea they were in Indonesia! That's great, Jaylene! Thank you very much for watching.
Good day! So glad you can appreciate these great birds. I was badly injured and found myself home trying to entertain myself. I was feeding hummingbirds when an Oriole showed up. So I found a hummingbird feeder with holes big enough for Orioles to drink from, bought a cool e bucket jelly holder and a pole to put orange halfs on. I find jelly is the big draw for Baltimores and sugar water for the orchard orioles. Im hoping to have better luck with mealworms this year. Last year I had a male that would take his beak and aggressively slide side to side and spill them all over.
They are so pretty singers and so calming to me.
I will treasure this video for years to come... I miss our birdie "Black Hooded Oriole" friends from my country hometown, Port Costa - Ca.
After our move to a much larger city last year, due to the pandemic, we had to sell our family home of 4 generations... I raised my babies there, I was raised there, my Mother also raised there, & her Mom & Dad before her was raised there. They were highschool sweethearts & got married straight after...
My Gramps was the Engineer on our railroads in the late 1800s. Port Costa was the World's largest Wheat & Potatoe Port & had a ferry named "The Solano" who carried Gramp's Whole Train across the straits from Port Costa to Benicia so the train could then move on to other parts of the bay area... It also traveled to San Francisco.
My Grandfather, Engineer Earl, suffered a heart attack on his train & passed away... He worked hard each & every day on his beloved train for over 30 yrs, was never sick a day in his life & came home after a long days work to build & add more stories & rooms to his home for his ever growing family!
I know Gramps Earl loved the birds in our town & so did my parents... They raised bees, doves, chickens & were proficient gardeners & canned all their goods. I learned from my Grams how to can & pickle amongst many many other chores/talents.
I miss our home & our dear Birdie Friends... 🐤
This video brings me much JOY to watch, listen & learn - It's like a continuation of my life as I too explored & witnessed many firsts with our B. H. Orioles Friends. THANK YOU!
Hi Nola, I'm very sorry that you had to move from your family home. That must be really hard. as a sentimental person myself, I understand your pain. I'm glad that this video was able to being you some joy. Thanks for watching, and I hope you and your family have a great summer.
@@NickSchrader - Aww ~ Nick, you are sooo sweet! Thank you... We are growing to love our new home, Martinez CA & her hidden secrets, up hills & down valleys & many treasures to behold... plus the wildlife🐾🦉
We have a new friend, Mr. Raven... He comes in to our back yard & hops up to my back door & says his "Hewwows!" He waits for our kitty to take her nap, but he's cordial & brave❣
We are looking forward to a wonderful & busy summer!
Thank you again ~ Take care & right back at you 🌴
Thank you for this video. I too enjoyed Orioles for the first time last summer and am looking forward to seeing them again.
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful story. I just spotted a male and female yesterday trying to get into my hummingbird feeder and decided to put out some food for them and so far they are stopping by this morning. I hope you post more videos to learn more about these fascinating birds.
Thanks so much for watching, Maricela! Enjoy the orioles!
you articulated the thoughts of so many of us, so perfectly .... bravo, my man
I was so excited to discover your video. I look forward to the orioles returning to our yard each year and it’s wonderful to see someone as excited about them as I am. This was so well done and I’ll be watching it again and again.
Juder51, look at bird bath
I so enjoy sitting on my deck and watching cardinals, robins, blue jays and crows in the morning. I'm moving and will miss this more than my house, just my deck and woods are the loss for me.
I'm going to make it a priority to find a similar setting in my new home.
The presence of the birds are life and energy giving and they are full of hope and simple pleasures.
It's April 2, 2023 and I just heard orioles calling in the trees! Gotta get the grape jelly out now and buy oranges and mealy worms tomorrow! Beautiful video! Birds make me very peaceful and happy.
Beautiful video, Nick. IT's amazing how many quite beautiful and interesting activities has emerged as a result of the pandemia. For me, it's been the creation of a herbarium of wildflowers. (But nothing can replace my love of birding!) Continue on your journey. And I can only hope that you'll continue to share your enthusiasm! Best wishes, from Canada.
This was amazing footage !
Great video and narration. I've had the pleasant surprise of seeing my first Oriole visit our hummingbird feeder four years ago. Actually a mating pair male and female. They have not missed a beat coming back every year since, one year I even had a juvenile visit a number of times. They are a joy to watch, but I learned early on to remain both quiet and still, otherwise, they would fly off. Very skittish bird. I've lived at my current residence for 16 years and never saw one before until that day four years ago, nor have I ever seen one flying around or standing in a tree. I live in Northern California and welcome not only hummingbirds, Orioles, but an array of songbirds and doves to another bird feeder in the backyard.
I tried putting out grape jelly a few times, but as soon as I do the yellow jackets come out and scared the birds away. They would go after the hummingbird feeder as well and I have whacked my fair share of them with a fly swatter. I stopped doing that last year and it's not that bad actually. I put out a yellow jacket trap at the beginning of summer and so do many other neighbors and it seems that has helped keep them at bay. If you don't do anything they will build multiple nests under your roof eves. Anyway, the Oriole is a beautiful bird in light of the fact we don't get that many very colorful birds at my latitude. This year was a down year, I believe I saw only one come by, I heard them in the trees several times, but that was about it. I hope they return next year or maybe their babies will. Thanks again for supporting our winged buddies.
Such a cool video, love the narrating. I love all birds including hawks and eagles. The Baltimore Orioles are so so pretty. We live in the country and we feed all the birds
What beautiful birds one of my favorites since I was a child I have watched them I am Mexican from southern Mexico and they nest there they are beautiful we call them calandrias de Castilla
Thank you for your beautiful documentary! I loved it! I’m painting these birds because they are so beautiful ! Thank you so much! God bless you!
Thank you, you've given me some more options in feeding them. You sure live in a beautiful place. Looks like you have a larger family now. Again thank you for sharing its so well done.
Last year I had a group of bright neon orange orioles at my humming bird feeder for a few days. Took my breath away, now I notice them when they come near and always will be in awe of them.
This made me so happy you have no idea
So glad to hear that, Monica! Thank you for watching!
A wonderful presentation! Thank you!
Thank you for such a wonderful video so joyous to watch those beautiful birds...I love nature!!
Love these beautiful birds . They appeared for the 1st time last year. They are here again this year. Your video was very informative and relaxing.Thank you so much.
So encouraging to keep trying for them to visit our yard!
Thank you for such a beautifully touching video. It was captivating and your connection to nature is so inspirational.
You have a pleasant voice to listen to, and good diction and speed, so that your speech is easy to understand, too.
Great mini-doc, Nick. I really enjoyed it. Had Orioles at my feeder setup for them the last couple of years. They, too, fed well and brought their young. It was wonderful to experience. Unfortunately, for reasons known only to them, they did not return this year so far, though I keep the feeder full of grape jelly. My only customer is a grape jelly loving Catbird, whose sweet song drifts through the backyard all day long. But I will keep doing this every year now until they come back....Your doc inspired me to keep going! Thanks!
They are beautiful birds with a very beautiful chirp, I appreciate u man, in this world of hate & division, watching & feeding birds is very relaxing & rewarding, thank u for this video
Oh what a wonderful delicate homage to the beauty of our nature. I set up a feeding tray outside my window where I have lived the past twelve years in Costa Rica. The majesty of the birds that come and feed is nothing short of amazing. And I do love those Baltimore Oriels… Thank you for the inspiring video.
I love everything of this video: the story, the film, the birds, your narration voice, the complementary music, and the peaceful relaxing time I spent here. Thank you!
Thanks Nick for a well done labor of love.... I noticed towards the end of your film that mama bird made eye contact with you and seemed to pass on a gracious thank you for feeding her newly hatched family. Thanks again for the inspiration and education.
That was delightful; thank you! Orioles blessed me with their presence this year. Such a treat!
Thank you for sharing. I live in Canada and get so much pleasure watching my birds. I love the orioles . Their color is so vibranrt and their song so pleasing. You made me so happy watching your video. Please continue.
I love this! I hope you do a video of this year! I used to get Orioles at our old house, but we built a new house, and I’m trying to attract them here.. this will be our second spring here, and so far nothing yet. I tried last spring too. At our old house they were well established. I rent that house out now and the tenant feeds them still, and they still come.❤️
Absolutely enjoyed watching your video, very well made. I ,like you , fell in love with the Orioles in 2018, the year my beloved dog passed away at my feet. It started out with Cardinals, but that year was a very special year because we had a late spring snow and a cold spell , which meant many migrators needed help at the feeders. I even did the meal worms and you are so right, although I never was able to find their nests , the parents brought their young to the source of food late July. It was such an amazing experience. This is another unique year because it has been a very cold spring here. Today , I counted 5 male Baltimore orioles in my backyard tree all there at the same time, and 2 males at the orange station. Incredible. Hope you have another great year of watching the returning birds.
Thank you for watching, Shel! They bring so much joy. Glad to hear they are visiting your yard.
Great Film man loved the story!!
Excellent!!! Thank you for all you dedicated hard work in covering these amazing birds. Your narration was superb! Thank you!
Really great piece, mate. Can't wait for the next one!
Thank you brother!
I moved to Ohio 19 years ago from the South and my first Spring up North I had an Oriole visit my Hummingbird feeder. I was so in awe with its bright orange color.. i had to find out what type of bird it was. I’ve been feeding them since. I always look forward to their return every year, which is right on April 28th most years. They are frequent visitors and I never tire of seeing them. 😍 Enjoyed this documentary very much! Thank you for sharing!
Absolutely beautifully done! I know this took lots of time and devotion, but so worth it. Thank you for sharing!
I spend special time with the birds at my home too. So amazing to watch and be a part of their experience 💜💜🌻🌻
So pleased to have scrolled passed the many cheesy videos, to finally find yours! My husband and I sat together watching it during our lunch break (in our office) and loved it! You should be proud...it was as good as those from National Geographic and the like. We too, were blessed to have Orioles visit our yard for the first time last year. My husband immediately built an Oriole feeder and we held our breathe and waited. They returned a few times that summer. Just a week ago, we again spotted a pair in our trees. We'd be thrilled to see babies! Watching and hoping...
Excellent, Nick! This is the first time I recall ever seeing any orioles, and your documentary. Has helped me appreciate them even more!
Great to storytelling and videography!
What an amazing video! Thank you! They have been visiting the Bird Feeder I got for them and it’s been such an awesome experience to watch them! My first time seeing these beautiful Birds!
You are Saint Nick. Bringing the gifts of nature’s as infant and wonders. Very calming. Beautifully done. Thank you for sharing your orioles.
Thanks so much Scott!
Thank you for your video. Love to see the Oreoles. God's majestic creation. Beautiful.
My mother passed away about a month ago. She so enjoyed watching the Orioles every spring and summer. They returned again last week. My visitors love Welch's grape jam. Rain or sun they consistently show up. I must have a dozen or more each day. Occasionally I get one right at the kitchen sink window ledge so close to watch. OMG a Robin can be territorial. One year I had one at the kitchen window banging on it attacking the Robin reflection. Every morning early it would be there and more during the day.
Very sorry for your loss Tim.. That's a lot of Orioles! I don't think I have half that many here this year. Thanks for watching!
I live in Maryland and grew up in Baltimore yet I have never actually seen an Oriole. Thank so much for this.
A sincere thanks for putting this documentary together Nick.I am a bird lover and will encourage all birds to feed in my back yard.I only used to put water for birds.After watching your documentary I learnt so much about birds my blessings to you for the wonderful work you have taken.
Thanks so much Hansa!
We live in Folsom, California. East of Sacramento. Every Spring we first hear and then see the gorgeous hooded oriole at our hummingbird feeder and enjoying our loquat trees. I will buy the fruit feeder you suggested from Amazon. I’m pretty sure the squirrels will take control of our deck. Love your video and mutual love for birds and nature! Thanks
The Baltimore oriole is so wonderful.
What a great little journey you’ve let us in on. I’ve seen orioles only once, during the winter migration, in my parents’ backyard in LaMarque, TX, along the middle Gulf Coast. Never forgot that afternoon-as vivid as the birds’ plummage! Thanks for the joy of remembering again!
Thank you for watching Joan!
What a joyous relationship you have with the birds in your neighborhood, keep filming, I'll keep watching.
The Baltimore Orioles even migrate to minnesota in spring. They are so pleasant to watch and hear. Great video
Lovely documentary. I fell n love with these particular bird a couple of years ago and watched as their family grew and then they left me for there winter flight. I was so heart broken for several weeks. This year waited patiently for their return and indeed they came.. One interesting thing happened a robin decided she wanted to find out what the oriole was eating and now she also eats the grape jelly and she also returned to my yard this year. Oh how a simple bird can heal the soul and bring such happiness. Thank you.
I LUUV this. We’ve been feeding Orioles for the past 3 years and mourn the day when they leave for their long migration. Last year when they brought their chicks along for food, we were horrified to see they were all n]Brown Headed Cowbirds, nest parasite birds.
So we are praying this year, they are raising Orioles that we love . . Cowbirds, not so much.
Thank you for sharing your talent and love of nature!
I spent the Fall and Winter feeding them. 2020 was my first experience with them and they returned in 2021 just before our first snowfall. They bring me such joy!
Thank you so much for sharing your video.I am very grateful to you. I am in Canada 🇨🇦 and love when my orioles come back from year to year.
Thanks for watching, Cathie!
I don’t know why I’m crying but thanks for sharing your experience, it was beautiful.
With the great food you had for them, you can bet they will remember your deck!! Great video! Enjoyed watching these beauties!! Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Watching this video gave me goosebumps. We had the most Orioles this year then ever before. Thank you so much for the best Oriole
Video that I've seen.
Thank you Louise!
@@NickSchrader you are welcome.
Love the video & completely understand "the unique sense of hope and tranquility". I had 11 orioles the first year I put out my feeder here in Pennsylvania. I got lucky. This year, there are less but loved seeing the young ones come. Baltimore Orioles migrate each year vast distances, all the way to Central America. It is VITAL that they have stops along the way to eat, rest, refuel, etc....Thanks for sharing your experience!
This was better than National Geographic and BBC’s David Attenborough!!! You have an incredible voice. Thank you and god bless you.
Well done! We have purple martins returning every year, and just love their beautiful songs and graceful flights around our backyard.
Beautiful video! We love our orioles too! We’ve been watching the babies come for a couple weeks now. Today 5 orioles showed up all at once and patiently waited their turn at the jelly dish. No fighting. We have 2 dishes out but they chose to be together at one. It was amazing to see! 😊
My daughter use to see the altamira orioles with me. Sadly she past recently when she was 7 months old.. and now every time I see these beautiful birds they seem to remind me of her. So beautiful
you have the most melodious voice, thank you for sharing your birds, beautiful
Lovely video of these beautiful Orioles , and interesting information. A pleasure to watch Nick. Thanks for sharing my friend. Enjoyed Irene.💖😍
Thank you for the amazing story of your Oriole family. Enjoyed it thoroughly from Kandy, Srilanka!
Persistence feeding of Citrus fruit and jelly kept my first oriels n Robbinsville, NJ in 2022. You have created a great documentary, thank you. Oak trees are so important for food. That is where I spotted the young.
This was an amazing video, well done. I have yet to see Orioles in my yard. I was able to aquire a family of pileated woodpeckers, i have many birds nesting and hatching babies, and learned a blue jay is also a predator to hummers and chickadees. I got to semi witness baby chickadees hatch, ten days later they are flying around the trees where the nest is. I cant wait to see them use my feeders.
So we’ll done, a joy to watch these orioles through your lens and perspective - I’m going to bump up my oriole feeding ideas after watching, hope to draw more into our area.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful documentary. Such beauty and hope. I too have been spending more time in my garden and with my flowers, birds and squirrels :) . I do feel that this time of all of our lives is calling us all to spend more quite time alone or in nature contemplating our lives as we move forward day to day. Peace to you Nick!
I have discovered you, Nick, and I am thoroughly enjoying every minute! So well put together, so moving! And for someone with mobility difficulties, I can't thank you enough for your patience in capturing what I have longed to see and be part of. Your gift is so healing and I can watch you late at night when sleep seems hours away.
Amazing video and presentation, thank you for sharing!
I love watching the Orioles. We have many Hooded Orioles at our feeders and birdbath.