I've always found the deer in and around Toronto understand humans and aren't skiddish unless approached or purposely bothered. Spring is indeed coming and so are more birds who are migrating, which is exciting. East of Toronto here and all the wildlife is starting to move again, from the mammals to the birds. Apart from this cooler weather here, I expect a warm May and some good bird watching opportunities.
Thanks very much for watching, I think you are so right about the Deer, you look at them and they look right back with a mutual understanding! Great to hear more birds are moving in, looking forward to our move in a few months. all the best Rich 👍
A nice relaxing day in the woods there, Richard! You had some nice sightings with some great photos and videos. Respect to the birds and animals, as always. I look forward to your next video. Cheers, Phil.
Loved it! 😃 Love spring with everyone returning... Blue Herons (nearly identical to your UK greys) have been steadily pouring back in large groups to Ottawa/Gatineau! I haven't seen Kingfishers yet 👀
Thanks very much mate, they are so similar aren't they! Lots of new birds arriving day by day, exciting times ahead. Fingers crossed they will soon and that rattle will be heard! Cheers Rich
Richard when you mentioned the regulars who leave a comment the Piano Man came to mind , it’s nine o’clock on a Saturday the regular crowd shuffles in. I’m sure you know the rest 👍 another top outing Rich and thanks for the R3 tip setting up a pause focus button when filming. I will give it a go heading down south Margaret River for a week or more. Taking my R3 and putting the RF 200 - 800mm for a good tryout lots of birds ,wildlife and Wineries to see..
Love that Stuart, lol... made me chuckle out loud! My pleasure, I hope you found it useful and you had a great trip and got some good images in the bag? R💪
Great to see you back in Canada Richard, lucky you with that deer incounter, so love those Cooper's Hawks and you got great beautiful images of them , well done, thanks for those useful tips and advice, wonderful video as always 👍
Thanks Raymond, it was good to be back and check on the birds. They are superb birds and such fun to watch and photograph. My pleasure, glad you found them useful. All the best Rich👍
That's awesome, Rich! I thought it was great to watch this video while it's 37*C here... After the 4th of July celebrations, I probably won't see any deer for a week or so. Birds of prey are always great to spend time with. Cool shots! Thanks!
Thanks Jon, quite refreshing watching when it's colder, and 37!! Yikes thats hot.... Yeah I love birds of prey and to see the new Hawk specie was really cool. Thanks again Rich
Awsome stuff Richard giving me a lot of insite to the birds over the pond and your right it's really hard trying to get close to the sparrow hawks back home very shy birds at times. All the best m8 👍📸
Thanks very much Andy, I'm glad you are enjoying the new species, it's fun studying them and they are so much in common with our SparrowHawk which as you know are difficult to get close to. You are getting some great shots of them, loving the latest stare from a distance. Thanks for watching, a new Hawk to come soon. Rich 👍
Nice one Richard, some lovely video footage. Something i need to do more of. Really interesting seeing some different wildlife from Canada. Surprised the deer are so tame! Cheers mate👍👍
Many thanks Scott, it's lovely to see and experience new birds species but I'll always miss the ones from home, especially the Barn Owl and our Kingfisher! Yeah, so tame in the city which kinda spoils it a bit! Still beautiful animals. Cheers R💪
That’s brings it to life , to hear you say & great you filmed the Vulture!! Canada 🇨🇦!!! Mate can’t believe how you must be feeling there getting to know your new species etc !! Great post !!! Take care !!
Glad you enjoyed it Craig, it was a great day and to see the Hawks so close and the early Eastern Pheobe arrive was a nice sign of Spring. More to come very soon. R👍
Hi Richard that was truly amazing video really enjoyed the coopers hawk the video footage was fantastic, that is a fantastic place to go just got back from the New Forest home for a week and then off to Norfolk for two weeks hopefully get pictures of Marsh harriers just catching up with your fantastic video you’re certainly getting to know your way around the area thank you for sharing it with us.Martyn
Hey Martyn, Thanks very much for catching up with my videos and I hope you had a good time in the New Forest, such a lovely place to go and a good spot for Hawfinch I believe? Norfolks a top spot for the Marsh Harriers so I hope you have a great time and get some cracking pictures. Yeah it's great to spend time with species close to home and they are addictive to watch! I've just come back from being away too, spending time in the wilderness, one video out today at 12 o'clock my time and 1700 your time. All the best R👍
@@RichardBirchett Hi Richard I did see a lapwing in the New Forest Woodpeckers and a Hen harrier but couldn’t get a picture of it 😂, the place where we’re staying in Norfolk next we will have internet there which is good news looking forward to your next video take care Richard. Martyn
Nice one Rich, enjoyed this one mate. Them Blue Jays & Coopers Hawks are stunning birds! Like you said, unusual for deer to be so accepting to humans in the wild, guess they’re used to it & don’t regard us as a threat - which could be a mistake in Canada! Keep on keeping on mate! Best, Nick
Thanks Nick, yeah they really are special birds! It is a bit different and as I said I'm not keen on the closeness bit but that won't always be the case! Cheers for watching. Rich 👍
Another great video Richard. I know you made reference in the video but is the Coopers Hawk the American equivalent of our Sparrowhawk? The first bird I found on our recent trip was a Turkey Vulture. I had amazing views as it flew around and settled in a nearby tree. The experience was increased when a ground squirrel popped out of a hole right next to me! I understand to buzz you must be getting experiencing all the new wildlife.
Thanks Steve, the Cooper's is quite a bit bigger than our Eurasian Sparrowhawk but the smaller Sharp Shinned Hawk 'Sharpie' is roughly the same size and looks quite similar, got a great pair of legs too😆! See loads of Turkey Vultures here but still yet to get a decent picture of one, massive birds from what we are used to. Nice when you get those experiences mate, that's what it's all about. Always a buzz when I am around nature mate. Thanks again for catching up on the videos, your support as always from my homeland is much appreciated mate. Cheers Rich 🙏👍
I've always found the deer in and around Toronto understand humans and aren't skiddish unless approached or purposely bothered. Spring is indeed coming and so are more birds who are migrating, which is exciting. East of Toronto here and all the wildlife is starting to move again, from the mammals to the birds. Apart from this cooler weather here, I expect a warm May and some good bird watching opportunities.
Thanks very much for watching, I think you are so right about the Deer, you look at them and they look right back with a mutual understanding! Great to hear more birds are moving in, looking forward to our move in a few months. all the best Rich 👍
Fantastic, cheers Rich. Great ethics as always. NATURE FIRST. All the best. 👍📷😎
Many thanks Rob, always my friend, always! Cheers 👍
A nice relaxing day in the woods there, Richard! You had some nice sightings with some great photos and videos. Respect to the birds and animals, as always. I look forward to your next video. Cheers, Phil.
Many thanks Phil, it was a fun day and I always never like to push my luck and always put their welfare first. all the very best to you R👍
Loved it! 😃
Love spring with everyone returning... Blue Herons (nearly identical to your UK greys) have been steadily pouring back in large groups to Ottawa/Gatineau!
I haven't seen Kingfishers yet 👀
Thanks very much mate, they are so similar aren't they! Lots of new birds arriving day by day, exciting times ahead. Fingers crossed they will soon and that rattle will be heard! Cheers Rich
Richard when you mentioned the regulars who leave a comment the Piano Man came to mind , it’s nine o’clock on a Saturday the regular crowd shuffles in. I’m sure you know the rest 👍 another top outing Rich and thanks for the R3 tip setting up a pause focus button when filming. I will give it a go heading down south Margaret River for a week or more. Taking my R3 and putting the RF 200 - 800mm for a good tryout lots of birds ,wildlife and Wineries to see..
Love that Stuart, lol... made me chuckle out loud! My pleasure, I hope you found it useful and you had a great trip and got some good images in the bag? R💪
another great video, with some great photos, brew, birds, wildlife, sunshine, what more can you ask for 👍
Thanks mate, that's all you need foe a good days photography! Cheer R💪👍
Great to see you back in Canada Richard, lucky you with that deer incounter, so love those Cooper's Hawks and you got great beautiful images of them , well done, thanks for those useful tips and advice, wonderful video as always 👍
Thanks Raymond, it was good to be back and check on the birds. They are superb birds and such fun to watch and photograph. My pleasure, glad you found them useful. All the best Rich👍
Hi Richard, looks like you had a cracking days photography. It must be nice to have lots of new birds to photograph. All the best Steve.
Many thanks Steve, a nice change is always good but I do miss the birds from home, lol. Cheers Rich 👍
Lovely vlog full of interesting things going on.Sounds like plenty of new species to come.Good luck.🥰
Fingers crossed Alison, it was a fun session for sure. Cheers Rich 👍
That's awesome, Rich! I thought it was great to watch this video while it's 37*C here... After the 4th of July celebrations, I probably won't see any deer for a week or so. Birds of prey are always great to spend time with. Cool shots! Thanks!
Thanks Jon, quite refreshing watching when it's colder, and 37!! Yikes thats hot.... Yeah I love birds of prey and to see the new Hawk specie was really cool. Thanks again Rich
Excellent video again Richard.👍
Glad you enjoyed it Mark, superb birds. Rich 😀
Lovely video Rich - and what a beautiful day! There's something about the eyes with birds of prey, gets me every time. Enjoy the spring! :)
Glad you enjoyed it Mike, it gets me too, lol... They just do it all the time, and it will never leave me for sure. Cheers Rich 👍
Great stuff Richard, looks like that Turkey Vulture might have been circling above and behind you when you were doing your outro.
Thanks Jeroen, it was, lol!! Well spotted, came right behind me and I thought who's going to spot it and glad you did. Cheers Rich 👍
Richard, we are starting to encounter Eastern Bluebirds in Eastern Ontario. I hope you get a chance to get some glass on them. Remarkable colors.
Thanks Steve, I missed one last year not long after I arrived in Canada! I hope to get some glass in sight of them, such a beautiful bird! Cheers R👍
Keep going Richard loving your Canadian adventure from here in the UK
Thanks very much John, I'm glad you are still enjoying them from home👍
Beautiful video Rich. Cracking birds & footage. It’s been lovely in Cornwall the last couple of days. Hopefully we’ve turned a corner! Atb👍
I hope so too Trev, it's been awful hasn't it! Thanks, they are rather addictive, lol... I'm sure I'll do another at some point. Cheers 👍
Well done Rich again. I love your ethics of not disturbing the birds or animals. Keep up the good work. 👍
Glad you enjoyed it Mel, always put them first. Cheers Rich😀
Thanks for the video mate. I got both a notification and an email this time when it went live!
Thanks mate, glad it worked this time! Bit strange as it doesn't always seem to get through, lets hope that's it for errors now! R💪
Awsome stuff Richard giving me a lot of insite to the birds over the pond and your right it's really hard trying to get close to the sparrow hawks back home very shy birds at times. All the best m8 👍📸
Thanks very much Andy, I'm glad you are enjoying the new species, it's fun studying them and they are so much in common with our SparrowHawk which as you know are difficult to get close to. You are getting some great shots of them, loving the latest stare from a distance. Thanks for watching, a new Hawk to come soon. Rich 👍
Great video Rich, stunning looking bird. But cold again though 😂. Cheers Keith
Thanks Keith, it was a tad nippy, lets hope thats it for now! R👍
Loved the white tail deer 🦌 ❤
Me too, and a total surprise! Cheers Rich 👍
Fantastic video Richard looks like things are starting to hot up, best wishes and good luck for future video's
Thanks very much Darren, seems daily things are building and by the time I go back I'd expect it come along much further! Cheers Rich 👍
Nice one Richard, some lovely video footage. Something i need to do more of. Really interesting seeing some different wildlife from Canada. Surprised the deer are so tame! Cheers mate👍👍
Many thanks Scott, it's lovely to see and experience new birds species but I'll always miss the ones from home, especially the Barn Owl and our Kingfisher! Yeah, so tame in the city which kinda spoils it a bit! Still beautiful animals. Cheers R💪
That’s brings it to life , to hear you say & great you filmed the Vulture!! Canada 🇨🇦!!! Mate can’t believe how you must be feeling there getting to know your new species etc !! Great post !!! Take care !!
Glad you enjoyed it Craig, it was a great day and to see the Hawks so close and the early Eastern Pheobe arrive was a nice sign of Spring. More to come very soon. R👍
Excellent Richard, really enjoyed that👍
Glad you enjoyed it Laurence, fantastic birds to watch and study. R👍
Brilliant video Richard look forward to more 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks very much, really glad you enjoyed it. best Rich 👍
another fabulous Video Richard take care
Thanks, you too Michael👍
@@RichardBirchett Cheers
Ahh an eastern phoebe, early migrant :-)
Such beautiful birds, seeing loads now! Spring is here!! Cheers Rich👍
Hi Richard that was truly amazing video really enjoyed the coopers hawk the video footage was fantastic, that is a fantastic place to go just got back from the New Forest home for a week and then off to Norfolk for two weeks hopefully get pictures of Marsh harriers just catching up with your fantastic video you’re certainly getting to know your way around the area thank you for sharing it with us.Martyn
Hey Martyn, Thanks very much for catching up with my videos and I hope you had a good time in the New Forest, such a lovely place to go and a good spot for Hawfinch I believe? Norfolks a top spot for the Marsh Harriers so I hope you have a great time and get some cracking pictures. Yeah it's great to spend time with species close to home and they are addictive to watch! I've just come back from being away too, spending time in the wilderness, one video out today at 12 o'clock my time and 1700 your time. All the best R👍
@@RichardBirchett Hi Richard I did see a lapwing in the New Forest Woodpeckers and a Hen harrier but couldn’t get a picture of it 😂, the place where we’re staying in Norfolk next we will have internet there which is good news looking forward to your next video take care Richard. Martyn
@@martynhall1752 Thanks Martyn, you can't win them all but at least you saw a Hen Harrier, always a special bird. Cheers Rich 😀
Great video 👍
Thanks very much to you both for watching. All the best Rich 👍
Nice one Rich, enjoyed this one mate. Them Blue Jays & Coopers Hawks are stunning birds! Like you said, unusual for deer to be so accepting to humans in the wild, guess they’re used to it & don’t regard us as a threat - which could be a mistake in Canada! Keep on keeping on mate!
Best,
Nick
Thanks Nick, yeah they really are special birds! It is a bit different and as I said I'm not keen on the closeness bit but that won't always be the case! Cheers for watching. Rich 👍
Great video mate 👌
Glad you enjoyed mate. M👍
Great video as always. That call is actually a Black Capped Chickadee and not a Northern Cardinal.
Thanks Dan, of course! Got a bit confused as it's quite a sound for a small bird. Thanks again for watching. all the best 👍
Great ethics 👍
Thanks very much 💪
Another great video Richard. I know you made reference in the video but is the Coopers Hawk the American equivalent of our Sparrowhawk? The first bird I found on our recent trip was a Turkey Vulture. I had amazing views as it flew around and settled in a nearby tree. The experience was increased when a ground squirrel popped out of a hole right next to me! I understand to buzz you must be getting experiencing all the new wildlife.
Thanks Steve, the Cooper's is quite a bit bigger than our Eurasian Sparrowhawk but the smaller Sharp Shinned Hawk 'Sharpie' is roughly the same size and looks quite similar, got a great pair of legs too😆! See loads of Turkey Vultures here but still yet to get a decent picture of one, massive birds from what we are used to. Nice when you get those experiences mate, that's what it's all about. Always a buzz when I am around nature mate. Thanks again for catching up on the videos, your support as always from my homeland is much appreciated mate. Cheers Rich 🙏👍
Cracking video mate...Have you come of Instagram now I cant seem to find you?
Thanks very much, not that I know of. Not posted much this week as I’m away but I’ve checked and all is good. Cheers Rich 👍