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Karen Marts
Добавлен 28 июн 2014
My pet bird is a 27 year old Panama Amazon, named Freedom the Parrot. I adopted him from Feathered Friends Forever Rescue/Sanctuary in December 2011. He is my best friend, and together we are Avian Ambassadors. I had a cherished Yellow Fronted Amazon named Boo for 20 years. For 10 years I monitored 12 Eastern Bluebird boxes for The Sea Pines Bluebird Project. During 6 months of weekly treks, I filmed birds, mammals, and reptiles on a Canon Powershot SX70. 27,000 wildlife videos later, I still have 10,000 more to post! Blogs are on www.ifilmwildlife.com/. We strive to showcase animals in their natural environment, and do day trips to film exotic species at zoos and parks. After residing in Hilton Head Island, SC 34 years, we moved to Oviedo, Florida. Thank you Animal Planet and Wall to Wall Media for utilizing Alligator Attacks White Ibis Chick & Jumps Vertically at Pinckney Island in Alligator Bodyguards, on Nature's Strangest Mysteries: Solved!
4 Double Crested Cormorants Lined Up in Grass, 1 in Lake, then They Fly at Solary Park! Oviedo
4 Double Crested Cormorants Lined Up in Grass, 1 in Lake, then They Fly at Solary Park! Oviedo, Florida
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Adult Wood Storks with Pink Feet Walk by Lake at Solary Park! Oviedo, Florida
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Adult Wood Storks with Pink Feet Walk by Lake at Solary Park! Oviedo, Florida
Wood Stork Lifts Dark Green Wings & Walks by 5 Wood Storks in Grass at Solary Park! Oviedo, Florida
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Wood Stork Lifts Dark Green Wings & Walks by 5 Wood Storks in Grass at Solary Park! Oviedo, Florida
Group of Poison Bulb Plants with Red Base by Pond on Oviedo Boulevard! Florida
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Group of Poison Bulb Plants with Red Base by Pond on Oviedo Boulevard! Florida
Red Cockaded Woodpecker Tree Marked, Not Sure of Sound in Woods, Hal Scott Preserve! Orlando
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Red Cockaded Woodpecker Tree Marked, Not Sure of Sound in Woods, Hal Scott Preserve! Orlando
Bird in Tree at Mile Marker 2 at Hal Scott Preserve! Orlando, Florida
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Bird in Tree at Mile Marker 2 at Hal Scott Preserve! Orlando, Florida
Hiked 2 Miles, Evidence of Songbird Eaten, Grey Feathers on Ground at Hal Scott Preserve! Orlando
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Hiked 2 Miles, Evidence of Songbird Eaten, Grey Feathers on Ground at Hal Scott Preserve! Orlando
Freedom the Parrot Shouts Hi Freedom Twice & Laughs, Red Cockaded Woodpecker Tree Hal Scott Preserve
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Freedom the Parrot Shouts Hi Freedom Twice & Laughs, Red Cockaded Woodpecker Tree Hal Scott Preserve
Northern Mockingbird Perched in Pine Tree at Hal Scott Preserve! Orlando, Florida
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Northern Mockingbird Perched in Pine Tree at Hal Scott Preserve! Orlando, Florida
Freedom the Parrot Rides in Bird Pak, Lots of Rattlesnakes at Hal Scott Preserve, Scoured the Trail!
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Freedom the Parrot Rides in Bird Pak, Lots of Rattlesnakes at Hal Scott Preserve, Scoured the Trail!
Gorgeous Roseate Spoonbill UP CLOSE in Nest & Black Crowned Night Heron at Orlando Wetlands!
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Gorgeous Roseate Spoonbill UP CLOSE in Nest & Black Crowned Night Heron at Orlando Wetlands!
Wood Stork UP CLOSE in Nest in Cypress Dome at Orlando Wetlands! Christmas, Florida
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Wood Stork UP CLOSE in Nest in Cypress Dome at Orlando Wetlands! Christmas, Florida
Alligator Hides in Swamp by Common Moorhens, American Coots & Belted Kingfisher at Orlando Wetlands!
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Alligator Hides in Swamp by Common Moorhens, American Coots & Belted Kingfisher at Orlando Wetlands!
Mocha & White Muscovy Duck Tucks Beak Into Back Feathers for Nap at Pond! Oviedo Boulevard, Florida
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Mocha & White Muscovy Duck Tucks Beak Into Back Feathers for Nap at Pond! Oviedo Boulevard, Florida
Seminole County Sheriff's Office Helicopter at The Annual Central Florida Law Enforcement Car Show!
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Seminole County Sheriff's Office Helicopter at The Annual Central Florida Law Enforcement Car Show!
Antique Patrol Car 1962 Dodge Dart at The Annual Central Florida Law Enforcement Car Show! Oviedo
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Antique Patrol Car 1962 Dodge Dart at The Annual Central Florida Law Enforcement Car Show! Oviedo
Would Be Cool to Drive a 1956 Chevy Bel Air, The Annual Central Florida Law Enforcement Car Show!
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Would Be Cool to Drive a 1956 Chevy Bel Air, The Annual Central Florida Law Enforcement Car Show!
Stunning White & Blue 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air, The Annual Central Florida Law Enforcement Car Show!
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Stunning White & Blue 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air, The Annual Central Florida Law Enforcement Car Show!
Miniature 1956 Chevy Bel Air White & Turquoise, The Annual Central Florida Law Enforcement Car Show!
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Miniature 1956 Chevy Bel Air White & Turquoise, The Annual Central Florida Law Enforcement Car Show!
Classy 1956 Chevy Bel Air Blue & White at The Annual Central Florida Law Enforcement Car Show!
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Classy 1956 Chevy Bel Air Blue & White at The Annual Central Florida Law Enforcement Car Show!
1956 Chevy Bel Air Outshines Competition at The Annual Central Florida Law Enforcement Car Show!
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1956 Chevy Bel Air Outshines Competition at The Annual Central Florida Law Enforcement Car Show!
Acapulco Blue 1967 Ford Mustang at The Annual Central Florida Law Enforcement Car Show! Oviedo
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Acapulco Blue 1967 Ford Mustang at The Annual Central Florida Law Enforcement Car Show! Oviedo
Nassau Blue 1956 Chevy 210 4-Door Sedan Dazzles The Annual Central Florida Law Enforcement Car Show
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Nassau Blue 1956 Chevy 210 4-Door Sedan Dazzles The Annual Central Florida Law Enforcement Car Show
Stylish 1956 Chevy 210 4-Door Sedan Nassau Blue The Annual Central Florida Law Enforcement Car Show!
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Stylish 1956 Chevy 210 4-Door Sedan Nassau Blue The Annual Central Florida Law Enforcement Car Show!
Jim's Car Hop on 1956 Chevy 210 4-Door Sedan in Nassau Blue from Muscogee Motor Company Columbus
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Jim's Car Hop on 1956 Chevy 210 4-Door Sedan in Nassau Blue from Muscogee Motor Company Columbus
1956 Chevy 210 4-Door Sedan in Nassau Blue at The Annual Central Florida Law Enforcement Car Show!
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1956 Chevy 210 4-Door Sedan in Nassau Blue at The Annual Central Florida Law Enforcement Car Show!
1962 Chevy Bel Air Former SC State Trooper Car, Dennis Lemma Sheriff on Door, 17-1, Siren Blasts!
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1962 Chevy Bel Air Former SC State Trooper Car, Dennis Lemma Sheriff on Door, 17-1, Siren Blasts!
1962 Chevy Bel Air State Trooper Blasts Siren The Annual Central Florida Law Enforcement Car Show!
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1962 Chevy Bel Air State Trooper Blasts Siren The Annual Central Florida Law Enforcement Car Show!
1962 Chevy Bel Air SC State Trooper, Dennis Lemma Sheriff The Annual Central Florida Law Enforcement
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1962 Chevy Bel Air SC State Trooper, Dennis Lemma Sheriff The Annual Central Florida Law Enforcement
Wooden Deer & 1934 Ford Coupe Hotrod Replica The Annual Central Florida Law Enforcement Car Show!
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Wooden Deer & 1934 Ford Coupe Hotrod Replica The Annual Central Florida Law Enforcement Car Show!
Never heard of red shoulder hawk??? Red tail hawk?? One of my favorite birds!!!
Red Tail Hawk . 👈 That’s Florida . 🏝️ …. no palm trees . Judgment is coming . 🇺🇸 Semper Fi
Gorgeous creature 💚
Good morning...we saw him after 4 miles of walking! It was right near the parking lot. I just added music, as a visitor was talking on his cell phone nearby, but clearly not going for a hike. (odd) We were so grateful to be able to film a Red Shouldered Hawk up close! They are the most prevalent hawk in Central Florida. Thank you for the note, and the green heart! Have a wonderful day! Karen Marts and Freedom the Parrot
Beautiful birds.
Good morning...thank you so much. I just added music. Would you believe Freedom the Parrot and I hiked 4 miles, in search of Red Cockaded Woodpeckers. We did not have any luck in 2 hours of walking. We did see a few Warblers, and heard a ruckus in the woods. As we were heading down the trail to the parking lot, we saw a guy talking on his cell phone. I couldn't believe the Red Shouldered Hawk was in a tree right above us. The hawk flew from the tree to the fence, looked around, then flew across the trail to a taller tree. I had to add music to all the videos because of the guy talking. For the hawk to sit on the fence, and allow me to film with the cellphone, was amazing! Have a super day! Karen Marts and Freedom the Parrot
I love this parrot
Good morning...thank you for the wonderful message! Freedom the Parrot says hi, and thank you as well! He makes me laugh all the time. He follows a pattern of carrying 2-3 pellets up to the corner of his 36 inch cage. Then he will consume them there. He has some wood pieces from various toys stored in a metal dish, by the "play top" area. He will climb the ladder, and fish out a colorful piece of wood. Parrots can see all the colors! Freedom can look out the window, and watches ducks, birds of prey (cries), wading birds, and neighbors with dogs. We walk daily, if it's above 68 degrees, and rides in a Bird Pak with screens. Freedom is my best friend in the world! He sits on my lap in the evenings at the desk, and then to watch TV. Have a wonderful day! Karen Marts and Freedom the Parrot
Beautiful ❤️
Good morning...thank you for the comment, and the heart. This was my favorite car at the show. The color was unbelievably gorgeous, and I love the shape of the car. The owner was beyond nice, and I chatted with him at the beginning, and the end of the show. I think cars "back in the day" was so classy! The owner clearly had a sense of humor, as he had a tray of food at the driver's window. (posted video) Get this: my friend Connie, who was our upstairs neighbor in Hilton Head Island, SC, moved back to Columbus, GA 3 years ago. That's where this car was sold originally. She wrote me that she lived in Columbus in 1956, and many years after! Have a super day, Karen Marts and Freedom the Parrot
Sorry, I had a '56 Bel Air. That is not a Bel Air. That is a Biscayne...one step down from a Bel Air.
Good morning...thank you for watching the video of this gorgeous car! I normally film wildlife, but occasionally events. I only filmed a few cars, and took a picture of the placard in the windshield of each. I would have remembered the Biscayne name, because it is interesting. That is amazing you drove a '56 Bel Air! Wow, that must have been a dream. I can't imagine having such a beautiful car like that. Inside the car was the miniature model, which I posted a video of yesterday. I still have the photo of the model, and it definitely says Bel Air on it. I even used a magnifying glass to see the words on my cellphone! Secondly, although I know nothing about cars, I did compare my photos of this car with the Nassau Blue Bel Air I posted videos and Shorts of on my Channel. They trim seems similar, and this 2 tone car even has the nice wheel covers. I did look online at the Biscayne model, and I do see the difference. The Biscayne seems to have a more flattened look. For the moment, I am not changing the title. Thank you for your input! Have a great day! Karen Marts and Freedom the Parrot
Zooming on the long tail. Try touching the tail 🤣🤣
American thanksgiving TURKEY Farm.. AMERICAN DELICACY.
Hey Andrew...thanks for watching these amazing Vultures. Big laugh on your comment. However, no one would ever want to consume a Black Vulture! In the past I read they are obligate scavengers, meaning they can't kill their own food. They have to wait for a creature to die, or be killed by a predator. (or run over by a vehicle on the road) More recently I've read they will prey on weak, elderly, or sick animals, including cattle! Their stomach pH is so acidic, it can dissolve metal! The acid can kill bacteria like botulism, and various bacteria that would kill a human instantly. So, you won't be dining on Vultures, trust me! Have a great day, Karen Marts and Freedom the Parrot
Sooooo cuteeeewee
Good morning...thank you for watching my Panama Amazon enjoy his toy. He is so beautiful, and I love watching his antics. I adopted him 14 years ago, from Feathered Friends Forever Rescue Sanctuary, in Harlem, Georgia (near Augusta). I lived in Hilton Head Island, SC for 34 years. Freedom lived there 10 years, and we moved to Oviedo, Florida 3 years ago. We love first floor living, and Freedom flies from his 36 inch cage to the living room daily. If I even walk around the corner, to the laundry area, he will inquire where I am. He will say, "Hello?" It's hilarious! In HHI, I had a townhouse, so he was upstairs sleeping 9 to midnight, while I was reading or watching TV downstairs. Now we watch TV together, and he sits on my knee! We go to bed at the same time. I hold him on my forearm before bed, and he cuddles up to me. He's such a good boy! Have a super day! Karen Marts and Freedom the Parrot
Amazing creatures.
Awesome:)
Dinosaurs.
Racking up the alligators!
Hey Max...yes, I definitely was racking up one alligator after another. I filmed for 4.5 hours, probably the longest time ever at Orlando Wetlands. I was on the boardwalk for 1.5 hours, filming Roseate Spoonbills, Blue Winged Teal Ducks, Belted Kingfisher, Green Heron, Wood Storks, and Purple Gallinules. I saw 2 alligators there. (by the way, be sure to look at Shorts and videos...although I have been catering to the Shorts crowd for the last year, I'm fixing to post many amazing videos from bird rookeries in Hilton Head Island) Then I turned down Bobcat Trail, with water on each side. It was alligators hidden in the grass, one after the other. I filmed the wetlands birds on Wetlands Boulevard, then BOOM. On Alligator Alley the gators started to increase! So, 27 gators for the day. I've seen 39 on a different excursion. Ok, I've got to go post 8 more cellphone videos, and 40 zoom camera videos. Have a super day! Karen and Freedom the Parrot
Awesome:)
Good morning...thanks for the comment and smiley! Vultures are beyond cool, and I'm one of the crazy birders who will pull the car over to watch them consume roadkill! I had seen Black Vultures on the roof of the visitor center being built, when I arrived. Seeing them en masse on the road was amazing! I've got 2 more videos to post this morning on them, then 38 more of my adventure. By the way, did you notice some of the Black Vulture's legs were very white? They actually do urohydrosis, meaning excreting on their legs to cool down. Of course that is handy when temperatures reach 112 in the summer. The urine will evaporate, and it cools the body of the bird. Have a super day! Karen Marts and Freedom the Parrot
Karen you rule
Good morning! Thank you so much for the wonderful comment. This made me laugh, because I haven't heard the term "you rule" in a while! I used it back in the day. Weren't those Vultures unbelievable? I had been birding 4.5 hours, and was wrapping up for the day. I turned on a road, where a lady was walking in the same direction. We saw a few alligators, then the road completely blocked by Vultures. Guess what? I've been a Vulture fan since 2011. I attended a lecture on them with the Hilton Head Island Audubon Society, and was hooked on how fascinating they are. Have to pump out 48 more videos from that excursion. Have a super day! Karen Marts and Freedom the Parrot
actually they are not diving upside down that is called dabbling, all puddle ducsk do that.
Just needs a belly rub
What is your size and weight?
Hey i played this golf course on EA Sports PGA Tour The Road To The Masters!
Good morning TipsGameNation...thank you for watching the video. I filmed the Orlando Wetlands sign after filming birds and alligators for 4.5 hours! This is not a golf course, it's man-made wetlands used to filter water from homes. The water goes through a series of wetlands, and plants help breakdown nutrients. Eventually the water travels to the St. John's River. So perhaps there is a golf course with a similar name. I don't do online gaming, but I'm sure it is fun. Orlando Wetlands attracted many bird species, from wading birds, birds of prey, songbirds, and ducks. I've got 8 more cell phone videos to post, then 40 digital camera zoom videos. Hope you get to visit this dynamic bird paradise! Lastly, thank you for subscribing! I have 10,000 more videos to post from Hilton Head Island rookeries, and I film daily here in Oviedo, Florida. Have a super day! Karen Marts and Freedom the Parrot
Cool Bird never saw one before where are they from
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Looking like he likes it 😂❤❤
Do you recomend this place for mountain biking and does it have any wooden/dirt features like jumps or ramps or siders?
Howdy...I only have a 3 speed bike, so I probably could pedal one revolution, and then I'd get stuck in the sand, ha ha! I hike with Freedom the Parrot in a Bird Pak, so we are only walking the trails. We do walk at Jones East Trailhead, down the sandy road to the water. Then we turn right at the gravel area, to be on the Ditch of Doom. If you are biking, you would actually jump on the thin dirt trail to the right of the rinsing station. We have walked that as well, and it's a nice trail through low shrubs, and surrounded by tall trees. I can't recall exactly when that connects to the Ditch of Doom. The fun and challenging part of the D of D would be from the gravel road (short angled hill to water) to the wood sign of a person in a ski hat. There used to be a sign that read River Trail. Basically the danger/excitement of the Ditch of Doom is it's a good 40 to 60 foot drop to orange colored water. On a bike, I would be extremely cautious. 3 years ago there were more trees and shrubs to block you from a possible fall down the slope, on the left. The trail folks already blocked one section, so you would bike down to the right, follow the trail by an open field of high vegetation, then go back up to the Ditch of Doom. On a bike, by that wooden sign, you would have to carry it to go down to the Econlockhatchee River, and usually see 1-2 alligators off to the right. People kayak, and have seen up to 25 gators over a period of time. There is the River Trail across the little water, but alas, no bridge. I attended the Central Florida Fire Fest at Little Big Econ State Forest, back in October. A nice guy in a bike club said bikes are now discouraged from the River Trail, because of invasive species sticking to the tires. I suggest looking online for someone who has biked recently. From the alligator area, we walk up, then to the left for a trail along the water. But after 7 more minutes, it's beyond confusing to me. (map and all) Back to the front entrance of Jones East Trailhead, there is a section on the left with a bike trail, has a Snake Trail sign. That would be smooth to ride. I think it eventually connects to the 2nd part of Ditch of Doom. (from the gravel road, I have walked 15 minutes on the bike trail, it's pretty cool) Lastly, from that gravel road, if you cross the water, then you can bike to the right. Looking at the map, it looks like it goes on for miles. The woods are beautiful, it's very peaceful, and it is awesome to look at the little winding stream, always with an orange hue! Oh! I forgot about the original question: no ramps, not sure what a sider is. There are only a few short (3-4 foot) bridges to cross, and only a hill or two. Have a great night, Karen Marts and Freedom the Parrot
@ wow thanks so much for all of the advice! Appreciate it a lot!
@ You are welcome! I'm heading out to Orlando Wetlands today, in Christmas, Florida. I'll be filming alligators, Roseate Spoonbills, Wood Storks, winter ducks, and wading birds. It's 1,650 acres, and allows non-motorized bikes. It's mainly dirt roads around man-made wetlands, and one lake. There is no shade! They have regular restrooms, a visitor center, and 2 bird rookeries. I think trails lead over to Charles H Bronson Wildlife Management Area. (might be for hiking only) By the way, you can bike 23 miles on the Cross Seminole Trail, which is paved. There are no cars, beautiful trees, some residential homes on each side. I like the Black Hammock Trailhead that leads to Howell Creek Trestle Bridge. Have a great day! Karen and Freedom the Parrot
@ you have a great day as well!
Thanks for the education 😀😀
You got it! Have a nice night! Karen and Freedom the Parrot
DUCKIES.....😅
Hello, glad you liked the ducks. They are very entertaining to watch. We never lived by ducks before, and now we've observed them for 3 years! Have a super day! Karen Marts and Freedom the Parrot
I love the 2 Muskovy ducks as well!
Good morning...the Pekin Duck Boys are our favorite, because they are energetic and comical! Their feathers are pristine white! Each Muscovy Duck has its own personality. The females are very docile, and squeak. The males greet each other with a hissing sound, and move their necks forward. They do not quack! Side note: Pekin Ducks are not able to fly! Isn't that bizarre? Have a great day! Karen Marts and Freedom the Parrot
Look quite like our brolgas!
Hi Max...I just looked up brolgas, which I have never heard of before. Beautiful Crane, with exact grey body feathers of our Sandhill Crane. The dark gular pouch under they eye is bizarre. I've seen some interesting Cranes in captivity. Good for you to see such a magnificent bird. Have a great day! Karen Marts and Freedom the Parrot
Beautiful ❤
Good morning...all the birds get along wonderfully. We walk at Center Lake 3 times a week, then down Oviedo Boulevard. There are 2 ponds where we observe ducks and wading birds. Look on my Shorts for magnificent videos of the Mocha & White Muscovy Duck flapping her wings by the pond. She is our favorite wild duck in Oviedo, that's not in our backyard lake. Have a super day! Karen and Freedom the Parrot
Ribeye of the sky
Thanks for watching the Sandhill Crane pair strolling down the street. It is amazing to see these birds up close! We've been in Florida 3 years. Before that, I only saw Sandhill Cranes in captivity. Have a great day! Karen Marts and Freedom the Parrot
Such cuties 😍
Good morning...thank you so much. It's unusual for the Sandhill Cranes to walk down the middle of the street! I followed them to make sure no cars were coming from either direction. They are very tall birds, and I am careful not to get too close. On various streets they will forage in the grass medians. They do not walk fast, so it's a shame they have to cross roads all the time. Have a great day! Karen Marts and Freedom the Parrot
@@karenmarts7114thank you maam for ensuring they are safe. Ppl are cruel and will run them down 😢. It hurts to know this happens but im so thankful there are still kind people like yourself willing to ensure they will safely make it across. Sara-
@@friskies89 Hi Sara...thank you for the lovely reply. You are correct, car drivers are mean. Because everyone is always in a rush, they look at birds as obstacles, and don't want to patiently wait for the birds to cross the road. I've directed traffic, or waived down cars many times to help birds. Thank you for caring! Have a wonderful day! Karen and Freedom the Parrot
Its a nervous reaction
Hello to Ireland! Bigbie the Harlequin Macaw looks amazing in your awesome intro movie on your Channel! Wow! What a beautiful bird! I never have time to look at anyone's Channel, but if I ever get caught up, I will look at your videos and Shorts! (I have 10,000 videos to post, mostly of bird rookeries.) Thank you for letting me know about the side to side move of the Gatorland Macaw. I had no idea. Sadly it's been one year since I have visited! I typically film birds, mammals, and reptiles in the wild. However, I love visiting Gatorland because their parrots are out loose for visitors to view up close. Also, they have a man-made lake with a bird rookery. Believe it or not, even the various lagoons that feature massive alligators have Wood Storks, Great Egrets, Little Blue Herons, and Roseate Spoonbills hanging around. It is amazing! Because there is piped in music, I have to add free RUclips music to every video. (I'm 800 music edits behind, so many silent videos if people were talking, or copyrighted music at a park or zoo.) I have a Panama Amazon Parrot named Freedom. He is 28 years old, and I adopted him 14 years ago! He is my best friend. We lived in Hilton Head Island, SC, but moved to Oviedo, Florida 3 years ago. We watch lots of nature, history, and travel shows, and just saw something on Ireland recently! It is so beautiful! I love the farms and cliffs. Have a wonderful day! Karen Marts and Freedom the Parrot
Sooo cute 😍 💓 💖 💕 💗 ❤️ 😍 💓 💖 💕 💗 ❤️ 😍 💓 💖 💕 💗 ❤️ 😍 💓 💖 💕 💗 ❤️ 😍 💓 💖 💕 💗
😊😊😊😊😊جميلة
Hi...thank you for watching. The Asian Lantern Festival at Central Florida Zoo was amazing! Last year's videos were fun as well. I posted 130 recently, both videos and Shorts. I have seen a Sloth at the zoo, but I bet they are hard to spot in the wild. This year they featured the coolest Peacock, with a moving tail. The lights on the bird changed colors, and I loved all the Flamingos and Cranes in the yard. The Macaws, Toucans, and massive dragon were awesome! Have a super day! Karen Marts and Freedom the Parrot
Wow ❤❤❤
Hello...that boardwalk was cool. I'm so happy to have Cabbage Palm Trees in Florida. I lived in Hilton Head Island, SC for 34 years, and that was our state tree. I think the Sea Grape Trees are very interesting. We are in Oviedo, but just 50 minutes from 3 beaches: Cocoa Beach, Daytona Beach, and New Smyrna Beach. I love the combination of trees and ocean! Thanks for the hearts! Have a super day! Karen Marts and Freedom the Parrot
Never seen one in person , where are they from
Hi Randy...the Muscovy Duck originated in South America. Every other duck species in the world originates from the Mallard Duck. How radical is that? I remember back in 2017 or 2018, Freedom the Parrot and I travelled from Hilton Head Island, SC to Florida. (I lived on HHI for 34 years.) We stopped at a gas station in FL, and I saw an adjacent pond with feral Muscovy Ducks! I was mesmerized by their big bodies, and various colors. Fast forward to December 11, 2021, when Freedom and I moved into Oviedo Grove Apartments, in Oviedo, Florida. We have a 3 acre lake with about 20 feral ducks total, both Muscovy Ducks and Pekin Ducks. They get along with the Mallard Ducks, and the wading birds like Great Blue Herons, Great Egrets, Little Blue Herons, Tricolored Herons, and Wood Storks. Sadly, the Muscovy Duck is considered invasive, and the town even "removed" about 35-40 Muscovies 1.5 years ago, at a local pond. I was devastated! We love our backyard ducks with all our hearts! I have posted easily 1,000 videos/Shorts of our ducks! Have a great day, Karen Marts and Freedom the Parrot
0:05 The cow made a noise.
Hey Jack...when I saw your comment, I looked at the video again. I noticed you didn't give us a thumbs up. I obviously forgot to watch the video after posting, so I gave it a thumbs up. It was a different cow that was mooing. I love watching cows, because I'm originally from New Jersey. We lived out in the country for 5 years, and of course we have the black and white cows up there. Have a super day! Karen Marts and Freedom the Parrot
Amazing footage! That looks like a huge fish (do you know what kind?) the bird caught! The fish was struggling, but the hungry Anhinga (a tan-necked female I believe.) managed to fully consume it all okay? It looked like the thing was desperately kicking sliding down that long throat! I wonder, does the large fish stand any chance of escaping if eaten in that condition? Maybe it can turn around inside the elastic throat/stomach and has a chance of survival here.
Hello...thank you for the nice note. It was cool to see the female Anhinga swallow what seemed to be too wide of a fish. It looked like it got stuck a bit in the lower neck area. I don't do fishing, so I have no clue what type of fish. Regarding can a fish survive, and escape, from a bird's neck, I'm sure stranger things have happened. I have other Anhinga videos posted, when I filmed with my digital camera, where it just takes forever for the bird to swallow the fish. One Anhinga get dropping the fish, and others lost the fish completely. Anhingas are cool birds! Because they lack an uropygial gland, which secretes oil to protect feathers, they must dry their wings on land. Without the oil, they are less buoyant, which allows the bird to dive for fish. Have a super day! Karen Marts and Freedom the Parrot
That's not orange water. It's something growing on the bottom. Or orange dirt or minerals. The water is not orange and the other water is not black.
Hi Ed...I just reviewed the video to jog my memory. (I have 30,000 videos filmed over 10 years.) The water appears to be orange, when filming from the Ditch of Doom. I know the darker water is generally caused by tannins, which leach out of leaves. Since we moved to Oviedo, Florida, we have seen the orange color in water at Jones East Trailhead, as well as at the Black Hammock Trailhead in Winter Springs, on the Howell Creek Trestle Bridge. I've seen orange/amber colored water at Barr Street, not in the Econlockhatchee River, but in side streams. Yes you are most likely correct that it is caused by minerals like iron. I'm never close enough to ever see the orange stuff, to evaluate if there is vegetation growing with that color. I'll have to ask the folks over at Orlando Wetlands, where I'll be birding in a few days. They are in Christmas, Florida, at man-made wetlands. The water travels from homes to the wetlands, then filters through the vegetation "cells" at various elevations. Eventually it is dumped out to the St. John's River. I made a note on a post-it to ask them. Thanks for watching the video. Have a great night, Karen Marts and Freedom the Parrot
So pretty❤
Thats a baby isnt it?🤷♂️🤯😬😬🤝🇬🇧🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
Hi Freedom how r u today?❤❤❤❤
We get a lot of them in Illinois
Luther sounds familiar the crocodile from noah's magic ark.🐊
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Beautiful. Happy New Year Karren and Freedom !!! 👌👌👌💚💚💚
Good morning! Thank you so much. Wasn't that a pretty tree? Hope you checked out our videos and Shorts from my excursion to Orlando Wetlands on Saturday. I've posted the best 120 cell phone videos, and have 8 left of birds and alligators. The Roseate Spoonbills (pink wings) are my favorite! Then I will do the digital camera videos. Keep in mind I still have to add music to 800 videos overall! Have a wonderful day! Karen and Freedom the Parrot
I called animal control and the Audubon Society and both said nothing they could do. It’s not on any list: Species of Special Concern, Threatened or Endangered. So because it’s ordinary, no one cares.
Good morning...thank you for being concerned. For the future, no need to ever contact a bird organization on any of my videos. I still have 10,000 videos to post, mostly of bird rookeries in Hilton Head Island, where I lived for 34 years. These are videos filmed on my digital camera. I also have many Florida birds, filmed over the last 3 years. If there is ever a major problem with a bird, that can be solved by a rescue, I will contact them myself. I have called Birds of Prey in Maitland before, when I had a Red Shouldered Hawk sitting on the ground for 2 hours, in our backyard. Another hawk came down, and the 2 birds rolled in the yard. I wasn't sure if it was a mating ritual or an attack. I was able to film spectacular close-ups of the bird, mostly under Shorts. (the bird was fine, legs looked good, and eventually it flew away) Birds of Prey will take Bald Eagles, Vultures, Owls, Kites, and Hawks. There's only 1 Muscovy Duck rescue I know of, which is hours away. Most rescues of any sort will not accept Muscovies because they are considered invasive. (originally from South America) Save Our Seabirds will rescue Pelicans, shorebirds, wading birds, hawks, owls, kites, Crested Caracara, but it has to be within their area, in Sarasota. There is a private rescue near us, that is a licensed animal rehabilitator. A second rescue that is public, can only receive native species, and again is limited. The Sandhill Crane in the video will most likely survive, and adjust. I have filmed a Great Blue Heron with the same ankle problem (what appears to be a knee higher up the leg), and he is surviving at Solary Park. It's survival of the fittest. Very few rescues in the USA have the ability to deal with wading birds, songbirds, etc. There are many great organizations that protect habitat for birds, rescue and rehabilitate endangered birds, as you mentioned, and release back into the wild. I wish there were more rescues to help birds. Thanks for watching the video, and hope you get out to do some birding! Karen Marts and Freedom the Parrot
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