So glad to see the wildlife that made it through the storm, I'm sure there was a lot of animals that didn't make it. So sad. If the storm had been earlier in the spring, all the baby birds wouldn't have made it. It's heartbreaking seeing all the beautiful trees down. I love that lake, you've gotten so many wonderful videos of the animals there. I'm very relieved you are OK. Thank you for the video and I send my love to you and all the animals and people in the area that had their world turned upside down. ❤️❤️❤️
I'm so grateful nature and wildlife can bounce back from such disasters! Like you said, thank goodness it didn't happen in early spring when eggs were hatching and chicks were growing. I went back to see the green heron's nest I watched and the limb it was resting on is now in the water. I love this lake too, especially walking on the shoreline. Thank you for keeping Florida in your thoughts and prayers. There's still a lot of recovery to go, but thankfully there are resources...it'll just take some time. My favorite reserve, Circle B, is closed for the near future with serious flooding. When Hurricane Ian came through our area a couple years ago, the reserve was closed for 6 weeks. All the best to you - have a great week!
Im so grateful to know that you're safe. I'm heartbroken at the damage to the beautiful lake. However, you still bring out the beauty with videography/photography.
Isn’t it amazing how resilient these many species are! Just a messy day in their paradise. Just found you tonight. I used to live in Naples and adore going out to Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary when I get home. You never are quite sure what you might see! I loved the green heron stalking prey. Fascinating watching it open toes wide to tiptoe in. Very stealthy! The sound of the water is so calming. Nice page, Michelle! A natural and more familiar change of pace far from Monkey Hill. Made me feel like I was home. And PS. Your written narration notes are just right. They add focus, but they don’t compete with the action.
Thank you for watching - I'm so glad you found my channel and shared your observations! I havn't been to Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary yet, but it's on my list! I'm always amazed at wildlife's resiliency, but I'm grateful the hurricane didn't happen at the height of nesting season. Nests that I watched in the spring are gone or submerged in water after the storm. Sadly, several alligator nests were destroyed due to flooding even before Hurricane Milton at one of my favorite reserves. But, it's interesting to see many more warblers than usual and wading birds up close in lake waters that rose. I guess we just have to find the silver linings. Have a great day!
@@MichelleSiefkenPhotography yes we do. Finding the silver lining comes more easily to optimists. It’s the counterbalance to the hardest things in life. Finding it is the path forward and out of our distress.
I liked this video too! By the way, there are some yards in my section of town that could also be called "wading bird way" with even wood storks feeding in them.
Thanks Roger! So true...the wading birds sure do have many new marshes to choose from now in people's backyards. I hope you're doing okay and all is well with your family in the aftermath of the hurricane.
So glad to see the wildlife that made it through the storm, I'm sure there was a lot of animals that didn't make it. So sad. If the storm had been earlier in the spring, all the baby birds wouldn't have made it. It's heartbreaking seeing all the beautiful trees down. I love that lake, you've gotten so many wonderful videos of the animals there. I'm very relieved you are OK. Thank you for the video and I send my love to you and all the animals and people in the area that had their world turned upside down. ❤️❤️❤️
I'm so grateful nature and wildlife can bounce back from such disasters! Like you said, thank goodness it didn't happen in early spring when eggs were hatching and chicks were growing. I went back to see the green heron's nest I watched and the limb it was resting on is now in the water. I love this lake too, especially walking on the shoreline. Thank you for keeping Florida in your thoughts and prayers. There's still a lot of recovery to go, but thankfully there are resources...it'll just take some time. My favorite reserve, Circle B, is closed for the near future with serious flooding. When Hurricane Ian came through our area a couple years ago, the reserve was closed for 6 weeks. All the best to you - have a great week!
@@MichelleSiefkenPhotographyplease take care and I send my love and best wishes ❤
Im so grateful to know that you're safe. I'm heartbroken at the damage to the beautiful lake. However, you still bring out the beauty with videography/photography.
Thank you so much for your kind words and thank you for watching my videos! 🥰
Isn’t it amazing how resilient these many species are! Just a messy day in their paradise. Just found you tonight. I used to live in Naples and adore going out to Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary when I get home. You never are quite sure what you might see! I loved the green heron stalking prey. Fascinating watching it open toes wide to tiptoe in. Very stealthy! The sound of the water is so calming.
Nice page, Michelle! A natural and more familiar change of pace far from Monkey Hill. Made me feel like I was home. And PS. Your written narration notes are just right. They add focus, but they don’t compete with the action.
Thank you for watching - I'm so glad you found my channel and shared your observations! I havn't been to Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary yet, but it's on my list! I'm always amazed at wildlife's resiliency, but I'm grateful the hurricane didn't happen at the height of nesting season. Nests that I watched in the spring are gone or submerged in water after the storm. Sadly, several alligator nests were destroyed due to flooding even before Hurricane Milton at one of my favorite reserves. But, it's interesting to see many more warblers than usual and wading birds up close in lake waters that rose. I guess we just have to find the silver linings. Have a great day!
@@MichelleSiefkenPhotography yes we do. Finding the silver lining comes more easily to optimists. It’s the counterbalance to the hardest things in life. Finding it is the path forward and out of our distress.
@@MardyR925 Well said! Thank you!
I liked this video too! By the way, there are some yards in my section of town that could also be called "wading bird way" with even wood storks feeding in them.
Thanks Roger! So true...the wading birds sure do have many new marshes to choose from now in people's backyards. I hope you're doing okay and all is well with your family in the aftermath of the hurricane.
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