WILDLIFE Photography at my DIY Nature Pond
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After a few months away from the pond, I return to see how it's holding up. I spent a few days filming all the different wildlife with the Sony a1, 200-600, and 90mm macro. This update shares the story of the pond during the fall.
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Table of Contents
0:00 - Update on the Pond
2:36 - New Species on the Trail Camera
3:57 - First Morning of Photography
5:56 - All the Wildlife at the Pond
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The way Stefano just casually invited that chickadee to his hand officially promotes him to Disney princess status XD.
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha. You can catch me in the newest Frozen movie 🤓
@botsulumjangru2854
Жыл бұрын
🤣
@whitepumpkin1
Жыл бұрын
Or prince😊
A bird sat on your hand, must be a thrilling experience. We are planning to buy a piece of land and dig a pond. Your videos are most inspiring.
Your passion for wildlife, especially birds is only out done by your skills in photography, thank you so much for sharing with me and all of your other followers.
I'm in awe of the Chickadee hopping onto your hand. The Boreal Jumping Spider is my favourite spider and i've been fortunate to have found a couple feeding happily in my back yard. Mr Inairo your pond work is sheer genius. Thank you so much for posting.
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
They're definitely up there for me, as well. Such likeable spiders! Thanks for watching!
When you got distracted by the yellow dumped warbler, I felt that, I always get distracted by wildlife when I’m talking to people 😂
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha, it’s hard for us bird people to have conversations outdoors 😅
@jonmath4182
2 жыл бұрын
I always get distracted by pesky flies buzzing near me!😠 If it's a cute bird, I'd get attentive, really attentive, towards the bird, not the person trying to have conversation with me haha sorry
As an European (Austria) it's really interesting, but also kinda weird to see all those different, unfamiliar American birds - very nice to watch!
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! 😃
@catherinemelnyk
Жыл бұрын
He is in Ontario, Canada.
of all the things... those red amaranth are gorgeous, and the song sparrow bathing is so cute and fluffy!
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
They really are! I don't think I added the shot of it, but towards the base of the plant, the stalk is a dark red and then it fades to green towards the top. Super gorgeous plant!
Ok Stefano...I REALLY think your viewers/followers would enjoy a "I was distracted by..." mashup video! I know I would!
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Hahah, maybe when we hit a big milestone, I’ll do a “Best Of” video with a compilation of the best moments on the channel
Hope you enjoyed the fall pond update! A big thank you to everyone who watches and supports the channel - we just passed 30k subscribers!
@runwayphoto
2 жыл бұрын
Great videos as always!! waiting for the next video...
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
@@runwayphoto Goad you enjoyed!
@luisv7117
Жыл бұрын
Of course we still here great chanel and I loce the content
My 7 year old daughter and myself look forward to your videos! She has fallen in love with bird watching over the last year and enjoys taking photographs of birds in our backyard, when we travel, and she even bird watches on recess at school! Your videos show her another person's passion for bird photography and she is able to share the excitement through your videos! Her favorite part of this particular video was of course when the Chickadee came to your hand! The way you explain your process of capturing your pictures is stunning! The way you describe in detail and use beautiful vocabulary to share what you saw and what the video contains is absolutely breath taking! We both hang on to every last word it seems!! So, thank you for being such a wonderful influencer in the bird world! You have sure made an impact on our family and we're thankful to be able to see how another individual explores and experiences wildlife (especially birds)!! Excited to see what the next video will bring! Thank you for sharing!
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the kind words, I really appreciate it! Wow, that's amazing that she's already into birding at that age. I wish I had started earlier. It's nice to hear my videos are resonating with people. Thanks again for sharing!
Bravo! Footage, editing, narration all world class, perhaps the best nature documentary produced for a KZread channel. Thank you for sharing your expertise.
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, that means a lot, thank you! And thanks for watching 🙂
I am not watching Bird DIY, but the Nature Channel. Great job.
My favorites moments when you get so into the different sounds the birds make, identoifyu them right away and then apologize for losing your trail of thought, I am enjoying your videos way too much, thanks for your work bringing us this great takes on nature. I also love how you let nature do it's thing, everything seems to fall right into place, the opposite of what we see in our society, where we keep tropical plants and animals in environments that don't really suit them.
Man I wonder why this channel is not famous as other useless Facebook channels. My childhood watching discovery channel kicking back watching these videos. I also did some wild life photography before 4 years but I lost my interest eventually and I sold my camera. Thank you for opening my eyes again. I will get back to wild life photography when i have resources to buy a new camera. Thank you for the inspiration ❤️❤️
Your filmmaking is just reaching new levels! This was beautiful to watch 👌🏻🙌🏻💚
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!
You can feel really proud of the little refuge you have created! And beautiful shots!!
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 🙂
What a gorgeous video. Worthy of a documentary award! Thanks for sharing, Stefano. Loving the pond and have decided that I'll be building a backyard pond before the end of the year!
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! I wish you luck with your build, and hopefully it brings a lot of wildlife!
@jakeharfield8516
2 жыл бұрын
@@StefanoIaniro Me too! We've been planning the backyard, and so far all we've had in our new house is some non-native doves nesting (but, still). We get so much inspiration from your enthusiasm!
@yudigokhul5994
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this great video ,if everyone had your passion and patience for nature ,the world would surely be a better place.
Loved the Jumping spider and macro sequence. Really well cut together to create the story of the pound!
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
Seriously where are all the subscribers!People these days don't appreciate true beauty and hard work🦋 I love your videos and i also like taking pictures. But yours are amazing!! And the music you add! So good
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
So glad you're enjoying the videos and photos! Thanks for watching 🙂
I like the plot twist about bugs! Although I personally prefer birds to spiders. Maybe you can become the next David Attenborough 😉
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Haha, thanks so much!
Such a great video and I really loved the narration, really relaxing listening to this. As a gardener I never really considered the value of leaving plants that had gone over as a food source for birds. Definitely something I am going to take forward as the healthiest garden is always the most diverse and I've been embracing more "pests" to feed birds etc so seeds will be a nice thing to include too.
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear you enjoyed the video! Not only will leaving plants provide food for the birds, but over the winter, beneficial insects will overwinter in the hollowed stalks of the plants. It's neat that at all times of the year, they can provide food or cover, in one form or another!
New subscriber to the channel. I'm currently converting my one acre property into a homegrown national park. Your diy is so simple but a huge inspiration for what I hope to achieve
Very beautiful and interesting footage! Beautifully filmed!
Your pond has become a wild one just how you wanted. Excellent 👌
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
Great video. I always believe that wildlife photography is not about good photos, is always about observing the wonders of nature. Your video just confirmed my view 😊 hope many more birds and insects visits the pond in next season.
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed! The photos are just a bonus. Thanks for watching!
I love your channel. You present this in a way that can make almost everyone realize they have access to the same. Very motivational.
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words!
I've seen your vid logs...you are not good bird photographer but one of the BEST! I learned a lot from your blogs.
Hey Stefano, great video to show how your pond has evolved and all the rear species of birds around it. Cheers!!
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed it!
Love this video, beautiful! That jumping spider though 😍😍
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks so much!
So many amazing squirrel moments you have when the birds are around 😂😂😂
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha. That's the perfect way of putting it!
we want to this diy pond video per week , we really enjoyed this video
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed it!
@birdsworld1654
2 жыл бұрын
@@StefanoIaniro thank you sir
I love all of your work, Stefano, but the pond is one of my top favorites. Such a simple concept that has been so helpful for the wildlife and productive as a video and still source. You have been an inspiration to me. Please let your sponsor Skillshare know that I am a subscriber because of you.
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kinds words! It really means a lot. I'm happy to hear you're enjoying their services!
This series was so well put together ! My favorite videography/photography project until now which ive seen so far in this year ! I wish you all the best and I hope more and more people recognise your incredible talent 👍
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! Glad you liked it!
That chickadee moment was magical dude, I rewatched it several times wishing I could get a bird to do that for me, but don’t tell me your secret I like the mystery of it. Sweet!
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed that moment! Thanks for watching
I am absolutely enchanted with your project! Please, keep up the great work 😀
Wonderful my friend. Very nice video. Thank you for sharing. Love.
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Your macro work is incredible!
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Really glad you enjoy it, thanks!!
Just beautiful! Many congratulations on your very successful project! Keep up your awesome work I'm really looking forward to the next videos.....
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear you liked the project! Thanks so much!
Big kudos for such a splendid videography with exciting topic, not to mention the proactive creative idea of providing the pond yourself. And since now it seems set that you're gonna have continuity in doing this one, what about throwing in stats as well in your observations, then we'll see which ones like it very much to return as your regular customers, which doesn't return anymore, which has begun to show dwindling numbers etc...
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! And that would be a lot of fun to do. To establish who the true "regulars" are at the pond.
What a pleasure! Thank you Stefano.
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Very nice video with all these species that come to the pond!
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
It's amazing what wildlife a small pool of water can entice. You have some really lovely looking birds in the USA 🇺🇸...🙂👍
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
I agree! It got me thinking about building a bigger one next spring haha. We share a lot of the same species, but I'm just a bit further North in Canada 🙂
@eddiek0507
2 жыл бұрын
@@StefanoIaniro Good idea, it just shows you though, that you don't have to travel far or build something massive to get great photo's. It's made me think a little bit...🙂👍
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed! A little water goes a long way
Stefano, you went from bird vlogger to David Attenborough real quick! Great video, very impressed with the shots, music, and overall editing
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Really glad you enjoyed everything! Thanks for the kind words. I still have a ways to go before reaching his status haha
Hides are the best way to approach wildlife, i use a lot also!
Fantastic footage, really great to see the story of your little pond!
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
That was so awesome with the Chickadee! Your pond is looking great! Loved the "Distracted by Birds Meter", lol. The story of the pond was great also. Some gorgeous images/clips in there.
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! 😀
Nicely filmed video Stefano!
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Brilliant Channel. Excellent Photography. Very Informative And Inspiring. Many Thanks For Sharing.
Those bird's are amazing! Also your efforts was great too. Keep Sharing the updates, HAPPY BIRDING!
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
Great story about the life around your pond. I enjoyed it very much.
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching
Your videos are fantastic! Well done as usual..
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed it!
What a great update! You have so many different birds there which was wonderful to see. Love your enthusiasm and appreciated all the info you gave, too. Look forward to your next video!
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed it, thanks!
Your slow motion footage is awesome. Great work!
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoy it!
Awesome project and results...😂🤣🎉🌈👍🥰
This was nature film grade narration!
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Love your pond videos, thank you♡
Such an inspiring video. Always enjoy your work, especially the pond videos.
Hey Stefano ! First time commenting after weeks of watching and getting loads of ideas 🙂 so cool to see the chickadee landing at the start of the video. I really like this story telling style to the video. Also I wanted to ask about a piece of clothing you use. It’s a light camouflage hoodie that you use in your Turkey Vulture video whilst you’re in your hide. It looks light and worth purchasing. It’s my birthday at the end of the month so wanted to treat myself 🙂
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
So happy you enjoyed the video! I got that Realtree hoodie a few years back while in one of the big chain stores in the US, a Wal-Mart or Target or something like that, I don't quite remember now haha. If you visit the Realtree website, they likely have newer versions of this hoodie on there! Hope that helps
Insane footage and a brilliant idea, the pond! Thank you also for naming of all the species under the pictures. Looking forward to the coming video’s! Thank you for your effort and sharing this. 🙏
Hey Stefano, I was thinking about asking you about an update on the pond yesterday and here it is. Wow, things really changed. Great idea about macro, loved the jumping spider and praying mantis shots! I will be looking forward to seeing what you share in the Spring or maybe a short visit for winter. Say'in hey.... Greg
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, many changes since the last time! Thanks so much for watching! 🙂
Amazing 😍🖤
Such a great. story teller...your visuals matched with an excellent narrative. Super entertaining and informative. Thank you!
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Nice! I like your pond videos.
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
So happy to hear! Thanks for watching!
Congrats on 500K!
It's very nice captures .
Absolutely amazing ! 😎👌👌
Wonderful video and photos!
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Great work. I really enjoyed this video
good!!! your content is inspiring
i love the way you do your job
This is amazing and totally mind bolwing that you know everything that atttracts wildlife 🔥🔥 Thare habitat food and everything
Stefano Attenborough. Great video.
Amazing video! Just subscribed
I really enjoy your videos and photography 👍👍. Keep up the great series and good work. I'm a new subscriber 👍.
Nice video mate! I just recently got into bird photography myself!
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Yay, congrats! Hope you're enjoying it so far!
A very smart video idea, indeed. Kind regards and best of luck!
How's that bird just hop into your hand ? 😳 im absolutely amaze by that
awesome story-telling! loved the spider vids!
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video
Liked the Idea... 👍
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
Very enjoyable watch, full of great information about the plants and wildlife.
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Happy to hear you liked it.
Awesome results.
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Beautiful work as always Stefano. That is a very healthy ecosystem. Such a wonderful treat!
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Amazing what a little water can do!
amazing video dude...
Great job Stefano! Great update on the pond.
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
Great to see the variety on the Pond. Those hours waiting sure go slow when theres nothing about..Looking forward to your Winter exploits.
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!
I love these videos and look forward to the next one. I'd really enjoy a few of them each season just so it's not like waiting for a new season of your favorite show after each one.
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy the videos! I haven't been in the area which is why it's been so long between the two update videos. But I'm hoping to expand on this idea in the future and make videos more regularly!
Keep on going mate. Appreciation for the patience and time u took take this lovely pics and videos. Mainly those macro pics🔥.
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!!
I so enjoy your video’s! You have come a long way from those first few videos. I especially love this one. It’s like a video nature journal of late summer early fall and it parallels what I see in my tiny urban backyard around my little water feature. Thanks for sharing.
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
That means a lot, thank you! 😀
Great uplifting video. Thanks
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you
Awesome coming on a treat 👍😍
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed!
superb awesome video man! love these :)
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!!
Wonderful video. Love what you're doing for our gift of wildlife!
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
What a fantastic video! really enjoyed the deep dive into your little ecosystem.
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! And thanks for watching 🙂
Really enjoyed this video. Beautiful images. Loved the Distraction Meter! Try watching for bathing birds in the late afternoon. I’ve had a backyard bird pond for eight years and, for me, 3:00 to 5:00 pm is the most consistently busy time at the pond. I get very little activity in the mornings. But starting around 3:00, things get busy. This is when I’ve been able to film mixed flocks of warblers during spring and fall migration. My theory is that the birds are busy hunting insects in the treetops while there is still sun up there. Once the sun starts to lower, the birds come down and visit the pond. Looking forward to seeing more from your pond in the spring!
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! And that definitely makes sense. Is it consistently busy at those times during the fall, as well? I noticed even at some bird baths we have nearby, it hasn't been as busy at this time of the year. Thanks for sharing!
@WarblerRidge
2 жыл бұрын
@@StefanoIaniro up until a few weeks ago, late afternoon was a very busy time at the bird pond here (I’m in the US - eastern Tennessee). I was getting mixed flocks of warblers plus lots of activity from local birds and summer residents that were preparing to leave. I saw a lot of molting cardinals, wrens, bluebirds, and summer tanagers in August and September. The bathing must help with shedding the feathers - or maybe it just feels good to them. Things have slowed down here now, although afternoon is still better than morning.
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah makes sense! In the future I might focus my time in the afternoon/early evening
@nirangarathnayaka5296
2 жыл бұрын
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Stefano, Thanks so much for the spectacular video.
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching
Really loved this kind of narration, thanks for the fantastic insight on your beautiful little biotope with all its little facets! :)
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear you liked the video! Thanks for watching 🙂
Thanks Stefano. Watching this has been a wonderful, relaxing and inspirational break from real-world craziness.
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
Really enjoy your video's Stefano. Your images are amazing and coupled with your extensive knowledge of the wildlife and nature takes us on the journey. Love the chickadees.
@StefanoIaniro
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching! Glad you enjoyed it, Susan!
Thank you.