@@JesStone thank you! I’m hoping they come back and use the same tree to do a part two I already started filming some fall autumn scenes and I don’t even know if there is gonna be a part two lol
@@joegophotos1 That would be so awesome for you! I was thinking about a great thought you had in part one, "Is it really an empty nest w/so many great memories?" We can dream & would absolutely love a part two. 👍
I absolutely loved this!! Many years ago I rescued 3 baby great horned owls that fell out of their nest. All 3 grew up on reserves. This was beautifully done. It brought tears to my eyes to see the amazingly beautiful still shots you took. Outstanding ♥
That is so amazing! Thank you for saving them! I really appreciate you watching the video. It means a lot to me! Can I ask how you heard about it? I apologize if you already did this, but if you have a chance to go back and click the subscribe it will really help me grow the channel and you’ll be alerted about more videos. Thanks for doing that! ❤
This is fantastic! I started the documentary skeptical and thinking owls were ugly but I finished it tearing up and in awe of the owls beauty. Amazing camera work and dedication. This needs to be submitted for an award or something
Wow! Thank you very much! It was my first attempt at doing anything like this. I'm happy to hear so many people like you have enjoyed it. I'm even more grateful that you took an hour of your time to watch! If you get a chance to hit the subscribe button (sorry if you did already) that will help me grow the channel so I can do more videos! Thank you again!
I used to work at MES and just learned about The Barred Owl documentary. I enjoyed the video very much and appreciated learning about your other talents. The the summer before I moved from East Hampton a Barred Owl family came to visit my home. Every evening around 6 three owls would hunt our field. I assumed it was two parents and a young owl. Once while taking a picture of one of the owls it flew and landed about 3 feet from me and we just checked each other out. I had never been that close to a wild owl before. Another evening I was watering the garden and an owl landed by me, not at all disturbed by the water spray. I learned later that owls like people. I considered the visits as the wildlife saying good-bye before my move to Maryland where I no longer live in the woods. So, thank you for your hard work because it brought back a wonderful memory.
@@barbarapomfret1202 I remember! And it’s so good to hear from you, Barbara! That’s so awesome that you’ve had some experiences with them and yes, the young owlets can be very curious. a few times while filming they flew right up to me! But mom can be very protective so I had to be careful. Thank you for watching and I hope you’re doing well! One more favor if you have a chance can you go back to the video and just click on the subscribe button. that will help me grow the channel so I could do more videos like this. I appreciate it! The subscribe button should be to the right of my name under the video!
Thank you to Joe and everyone who contributed to this beautiful story. I love owls, especially Barred and Saw-whet. Your love and devotion to telling the story of this amazing owl family was wonderful.
@@kristink5970 Thank you so much for watching! I really appreciate you taking the time to check it out! Makes me happy to hear that you enjoyed it. Asking one favor and I apologize if you already did but if you have a chance to go back and hit the subscribe button , it will help me grow the channel so I can make more videos like this. Thank you so much again!
What is it about owls? I've often wondered. Now, picture yourself living in a perfectly fine urban apartment. A senior. No longer driving. I stress urban. The chances of spotting an owl of any kind is rather low. i stumbled upon your channel quite by accident. I am extremely grateful for what you are doing, and that you are sharing it with us all.
@@janetmacleod7948 Thank you for your comment. I hope to do a part two if the owls go back to the nest. Please hit the subscribe button and you will be alerted when I release a new video I would appreciate that. I know it’s almost impossible to see owls in an urban setting. Although I’ve seen many screech owls in urban cemeteries that have old trees.
Amazinggggg. Thanks so much for letting us into the life you had with those amazing owls for 100 days in our very own town. What an amazing experience. The film showed many emotions from happiness, fear, encouragement, sadness to overall being a heartfelt happy ending. We loved it.
Gave me goosebumps. This spring/summer of 2024 I too watched daily from a window in front of my desk the daytime comings and goings of two Barred Owls forging food to bring to the nest. All day listening to their calls and then the sounds of the fledglings. Your documentary brought up close what I was witnessing from a distance and just increased the joy these creatures bring. Beautiful work; thank you so very much for your effort, time and skill to create and share this story
@@vivianscanlon8666 Thank you so much !! I’m so glad you liked it. That’s so cool that you got to watch the owls. There’s nothing like it! Are you in Connecticut? I apologize if you already did, but if you have a chance to go back to the video and hit the subscribe button, I’m trying to grow the channel so I could do more videos and my goal is to get 1000 subscribers!
@@joegophotos1 Yes; in Stamford CT - property bordering the Centennial Watershed State Forest / Laurel Reservoir. I "subscribed" and will be forwarding the video to others today; I will ask them to do the same. Thank you again.
Awesome owls ,owlets and dialects of you.!!!!! "It's some thing that eventual loneliness mothers and fathers experience" At 37 to 38 time in the vedeo the dailouge is really awesome!!!!!!!!!!!
I so enjoyed your closeup of this cute raptor family and insight into their lives. You captured some fabulous shots - National Geographic worthy for sure!
Your documentary is phenomenal! Beautiful, moving, educational and the photography and videography is outstanding. I loved the ending- so poignant and uplifting. I was in tears multiple times!
Thank you Gillian! I’m so glad you liked it! I really appreciate you watching. I hope to do more videos if I can get this TH-cam channel to grow, but I need more subscribers. If you have a chance to go back to the video and just click on the subscribe button, it would mean a lot. You will also be alerted when videos come out! Thanks again! I just followed you back on Instagram too!! Be well
@@kassandrarodriguez2236 Thank for watching ! I’m really happy to hear you liked it ! It means a lot 😊😊 I apologize if you already did hit the subscribe button, but if not, and you don’t mind taking a second to go back and subscribing it will really help me grow the channel so I could do more videos like this. Thank you!
@@joanner.2181 thank you for watching! Can I ask how you heard about the documentary? Also, if you have a free second to go back to the video and click the subscribe button it will help me grow the channel and you will be alerted when I release future videos. Really appreciate it if you can do that! thanks again for watching!
We totally loved this, Joe!! Everyone's comments say it all, worth watching every minute. We cheered when you finally caught all 4 and in such an iconic photo! Thanks for bringing this to all of us who love our birds!
@@cechlin thank you so much for watching! I’m so happy to read that you enjoyed the documentary!! I’m hoping to grow this channel and do more videos like this so if you get a chance to go back to the video and click the subscribe button, it will really help me grow the channel and you will be alerted when I release other videos! Thank you again!
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GREAT stuff from one of EHEA's finest! Very informative, enjoyable, thoughtful, beautiful.....glad I caught the story on WFSB this morning or I probably would never have seen this. Thanks Joe and have a wonderful school year with your students. Enjoy the final weeks of summer and here's hoping you are out finding more great stories to tell and footage to share.
Hi Steve!! I’m glad you caught it too! Thank you so much for reaching out and leaving a comment. I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed watching it! I hope you’re having a great summer too! I’m definitely gearing up for another year at Memorial school!
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@@ScottPerratti thank you so much for watching! It was such a joy to make and I’m glad people are enjoying it too! I really appreciate you taking time out to check it out. I apologize if you already did, but if you don’t mind going back and hitting the subscribe button I’m trying to grow the channel so I could do more projects like this!
This is phenomenally well done, Joe - from beginning to end, I was captivated. I 'm sure I appreciated it even more, having had a very similar experience following a barred owl family with my adult son for the last two months. We both share a passion for wildlife photography, and were fortunate to become aware of a nest relatively close by. While we didn't cover one hundred straight days, we must have done at least fifty. It is such a privilege to be able to wait anxiously for the eggs to hatch and then count down the days until we can finally spot the first owlet. We witness the branching, the real or feared falls, the closeness of the siblings, their increasing independence, slowly but surely, and perhaps most important of all, the incredible loving care and dedication of the parents as they truly give their offspring roots and wings. You told your story so artfully. Thank you.
@@haleeburg8760 thank you so much for not only watching, but also leaving such a thoughtful comment! I’m so happy to read that you liked it! That is so cool that you had a similar experience. We are so lucky to see that aren’t we? I don’t know where you live, but I’m in Connecticut. I actually got interviewed by the local news station on Thursday and it will be on tomorrow’s Sunday morning show ! I apologize if you already did, but if you have a chance to go back and click on my name and hit the subscribe button, it will help me grow the channel so I could do some more videos just like this thank you again so much for your comment and watching !!
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@@julierooney8145 Wow thank you so much !! I’m so happy you liked it !! I really appreciate you taking time out to check it out. I’m asking everybody for one favor and I apologize if you already did it, but if you don’t mind going back to the video and clicking on the subscribe button, you’ll get alerted of all my future videos and it will help me grow the channel as well thank you so much!
What a beautiful ending to your hard work! I gasped when you panned out to show all four together (finally!), and it was especially touching that it was so close to the nest they were raised in. What a wonderful pair of parents to successfully raise four owlets. Hopefully they return next year to raise another brood! Thank you for sharing all this beautiful footage, it was such a privilege to watch, and I can only imagine how you felt seeing them all safe on the 100th day.
@@rosebudkeely8153 Thank you so much! I really appreciate you taking an hour of your time to watch this !!! Can I ask where you’re watching from? Did you search for an owl video or did youtube recommend it? Thank you for subscribing and I hope to do more videos soon! I will be going to Maine next week so I’ll probably do a little vlogging of those adventures looking for seals and puffin penguins 😄
@@joegophotos1 I am watching from Australia! I love to watch owl live streams, and I was recommended this under one of them. I didn't know much about barred owls before watching it though, but now I really appreciate them. They are gorgeous owls :) Good luck on your adventure next week, it sounds wonderful! I hope you spot some new species.
What a wonderful, absorbing documentary! Such a compelling story of this family of owls, beautifully shot and narrated! Brought tears to my eyes, (in a good way)! Thank you Joe for all the hours you dedicated to this project. Your efforts will educate and entertain so many. Kudos!
@@kerry3508 Thank you so much for watching!! I appreciate you taking the time !! Thank you for the wonderful and kind words . It was my pleasure creating it!
So glad I saw the article about your documentary in CT Post. Just finished watching with my family. Really great footage! It was entertaining and dramatic. I walk through the woods in CT every day with my dogs and have only been lucky enough to see barred owls in daylight twice. I hope this goes viral and gets millions of views!
Thank you so much for watching William! I'm so happy to read that you enjoyed it! Owls are so hard to spot. We have probably walked under or by so many and didn't know it! Are you sure the article was in the CT POST? I only saw it in the Middletown Press and New Haven Register. I hope it gets millions of views too hahaha. I apologize if you did already, but can you click on my name or go back to the video and click the "subscribe" button! Free and no sign ups. It just helps my channel grow. The more subscribers I get the more viral it goes! Thank you!
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I very much enjoyed your documentary. I'm impressed at your ability to locate them, as I have been looking for owls for years with no luck. Also, I loved the story-telling approach to this project...it really draws you in and makes you vested in the outcome. Well done!!
@@TheArtfulAddict I really appreciate your positive feedback. All the work is worth it after reading your kind words! I just subscribed to you… if you have a second to subscribe back to me, I would appreciate it to help grow the channel! If you did already, thank you! Thanks for watching 😀
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Amazing footage Joe! I really enjoyed watch your documentary! I manage myself to find a Barred Owl nest this year too! I was able to follow 3 owlet since last weak but now they are gone... They are completly independed and have now moove really far away from the nest site. I still manage to find mom from time to time hunting for herselef but no trace of the owlets. Last time then I saw time they where two together unfurtunatly I think than the little last one didint make it beacause when mom stop feeding them the last one was still not abke to hunt by is hunt. After so much time spend with them this is like the end of a story, they are like my family now and Im so glad Ive been able to spend all this time with them! I hope you than your owlets would all stay safe in the rough wildlife! Thank you for letting me fell nostalgic with your vidéo! Have a nice one!
What an outstanding documentary! I was a student of yours many years ago at MES and years later, a graduate of your drone camp. Knowing your ambitions and seeing some of your photos before, I was excited to see what was in store when this documentary was referred to me. I’ve always been fascinated by owls and now even more so! I hear them often on hikes and bike rides, but as you said, I rarely see them. This was such a treat, amazing work!
@@austinondas8896 Hi Austin! Of course I remember you! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch the video. Even with all the wildlife photography that I’ve done I hardly ever have luck with owls. I just got really lucky this time! I hope you’re doing well. Youre probably flying some big plane somewhere or if not I hope you’re doing something that you enjoy. Let me know what you’re up to. My notifications stink on here, but if you have a chance to hit the subscribe button. I would appreciate it. I’m trying to build up the channel I apologize if you already did. Thanks again for reaching out!
So interesting and suspenseful! Thank you for sharing your experience with these beautiful creatures as they grew. So glad all four appeared together for you. Beautifully done.
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This documentary is incredible! I was captivated from beginning to end and learned so much! Thank you for using your talents to bring the world a bit closer to this amazing owl family!
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I enjoyed this very much ! At first was concerned about giving the owls respectful space, but you clearly showed that you were respectful. Awesome video, photo and storyline ! I am going to share it with my students when we start the new school year 😊
@@marywalsh1400 thank you! Being respectful to the birds is my number one goal. While the mother was nesting I was shooting through the woods and even across the street through a tiny opening. I did not want cause any stress during that time. What do you teach? I teach second grade! I apologize if you did already, but if you get a chance to go back to the video and click the subscribe button, it will really help me grow the channel so I could do more videos and you will be alerted when new videos come out. Thanks!
I watched your interview on CT 24 this morning and made it a point to watch your documentary this evening. I am so glad I did!! I am a retired art teacher and found your story amazing, going into the woods before and after school some days. You are a very talented man. I look forward to seeing more of your work. Keep them coming!!
Thank you! I’m so glad you saw the interview and it led you to the documentary. I really appreciate you watching. I hope to do more videos if I can get this TH-cam channel to grow, but I need more subscribers. If you have a chance to go back to the video and just click on the subscribe button, it would mean a lot. You will also be alerted when videos come out! Thanks again!
You have probably walked by or under many and didn’t even know! Thank you for watching . I apologize if you already did, but if you have one second to go back and click the subscribe button (free no sign ups) it will help grow my channel and do more videos! Thank you !
What a wonderful film! We live in East Hampton, and had Barred Owls nesting near us last year. It was amazing to hear the "hiss" for the very first time- I had to go on the internet to identify what it was. Funny, as I type this a Blue Jay is squawking outside my window. It must know I'm talking about the owls. It was amazing what you had caught on film- and I loved how you were able to assemble the footage in a way that had a great narrative as well.
@@n1sfe thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! I’m so happy to hear you had owls too. We are definitely lucky if we can see them! Those darn blue jays ! 😄 I don’t know if you have Facebook, but I started a Facebook page for behind-the-scenes stuff, videos that never made it, photos and as I continue to find the Owl, I’ve been posting videos and updating people on them. There is also a podcast coming out with questions and answers people have about it !
Impressed to say the least! Viewing from Middletown, my wife and I (and shared with other family members) loved this. I’ve always known you as a top-notch photographer, but to see this video footage, narration, edits, music, is the all-in-one real deal that I will watch again and again. Thanks, Joe, for sharing this and your talent!
You're the man! Thank you for watching, taking time out of your day to do so and sharing! I appreciate the kind words and I'm happy you enjoyed it! If you subscribed, thank you ! If not and have a second , please do - it will help grow the channel for more videos! Can wait to see what birds you find this summer!
Wow, I am so impressed with this one on many levels. The amount of time in the field, culling footage and photos, and editing this project is immense. This is what wildlife photography is all about, going deep and making a connection. Great dedication. I have got to observe a barred owl nest as well, and then I realized recently I must have had one in my back woods as I started hearing that hissing about a month ago. Sure enough I have at least two owlets. You got some great sequences, like the owl falling out. Glad the feathers weren't one of you owlets! How perfect, to get all 4 together on your last day, day 100. I enjoyed the photos at the end too. Well done! I will watch this again with my daughters.
John, I can't thank you enough for watching and taking the time to write such an amazing comment. This was the first time I did anything like this so I had no idea where to start, but eventually the pieces started coming together. I'm glad you reached out so I could find your channel. I'm excited to see your stories and episodes. I'm definitely going to check them out and learn from you. I see you are in New England too! I'm going to Maine July 21-25....not sure what I'm going to find, maybe some seals, the classic Portland Lighthouse (I have yet to see) and hopefully some wildlife surprises. I'm doing one of the puffin cruises too. If you have any suggestions around the Portalnd, Kennebunkport area that you know, let me know. Thanks again and keep up the great work! PS = Hope your daughters find it entertaining as well!
I watched this documentary and loved it. It was very well done and so interesting to me. I used to work in Center School East Hampton but live in Andover. Fabulous job capturing nature!
@@kathyk2130 I created this page if you want to keep up-to-date with the owls and see some behind-the-scenes stuff! facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561364493300&mibextid=LQQJ4d
The documentary is absolutely incredible!! We loved the trailers and anxiously awaited its release, and it did not disappoint!! We loved the story and the facts you shared and loved how the music enhanced the different scenes. Your dedication and talents have allowed us to experience barred owls in a way that we never dreamed of. AMAZING, Joe!!
One of the best documentaries I've seen! You did a magnificent job Joe! The video was phenomenal and the still shots were equally impressive. Kudos! I absolutely loved it!🦉🦉🦉🦉
You have given me the birthday gift of my dreams. Today I watched, with amazement and awe, the life of our mysterious neighbors, the beautiful CT barred owl. Thank you for the hours of dedication that you invested in this project. The artistry of the film is superb. THIS viewer has been educated & my knowledge of owls enriched.
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We totally enjoyed this excellent documentary, thank you. Beautiful barred owl family. We were so focused on your skilled camera work and story telling talent, it felt as if mom and dad's eyes were watching us. Loved seeing the fledglings triangulate, so cute. To be able to follow their milestones up close and personal would be incredible.
Wow thank you! What a beautiful comment and feedback! Maybe I should’ve had you write and narrate! 😊Thank you so much for watching. I apologize if you already did, but if you didn’t and you have a second, can you go back and hit the subscribe button, it would be a big help. I’m trying to reach the magical 1000 subscribers and I can keep creating more content like this. Thanks!!!! @jesstone
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@@joegophotos1 Our family has been following bald eagles for almost ten years. Barred owls love to knock eagle adults and juvies off their perches, both are beautiful raptors! 😊 We always enjoy hearing their "who cooks for you" call. 🎶 Thanks so much for your nice reply and heads up on your Facebook page. We'll definitely keep a barred owl eye out for your next documentary. "Liked" & "Subscribed" 👍
Well done, great work! I work with birds and reptiles at the natural science center here in greensboro NC. I have a huge love for all owl species. Great job again my friend.
@@btesh69 that’s so cool that you have that job! Thank you so much for watching! It’s so cool to see people all over the world checking out the video. I enjoy hearing about everyone’s love for owls. I apologize if you already did, but if you have a chance to go back to the video and click on the subscribe button, I’m trying to grow the channel so I could do more videos like this. Thank you for your time!
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Amazing documentary. Saw you on Sunday morning CT. I learned so much & was in the edge of my seat many times. A wonderful journey and found my self very emotional after the hail storm only to find such relief and joy! I’ve shared this with many - do you have an IG? If not you should - CPTV should air this! Bravo, so well done.
@@DollyOhDolly thank you so much ! Your kind words mean a lot and I’m so happy to hear you saw the interview! I do have IG !! @joegophotos (same picture icon) I should see if CPTV would do it . I’m not sure if they do that? I’m asking one more favor, and I apologize if you already did that, but if you can go back to the video and click the subscribe button, it will help me grow the channel so I can do more videos like this! I appreciate it! Thank you again for watching!
@@bionicx3 owls are just the best aren’t they? Wow North Carolina! I love hearing from people, other than Connecticut! You’re very lucky to have them near you 😀 I hope to do more videos so if you have a free second to hit the subscribe button on my video I would really appreciate it!!!! It will help me with this channel. If you’re already did it thank you very much!
A client from Connecticut sent me your documentary because she knows how much I love owls. We live in Garrett Farms in Durham, NC. I just posted your documentary on our neighborhood Facebook page.
@@bionicx3incredible thank you ! I just got interviewed by my local paper. Here is the article if you’re interested. www.middletownpress.com/news/article/fledgling-4-documentary-connecticut-barred-owls-19564949.php
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@@EarthSublime_369 Thank you! You are lucky then! I hope you continue to be blessed ! I apologize if you already did, but if not, can you take a second to go and hit the subscribe button for me? I’m trying to build up the channel so I could do some more videos like this one! I appreciate it greatly if you could! Also, how did you come across the video? Did it just pop up on TH-cam or something else?
I will rewatch this forever! I've had a pair nest here in Voluntown for years. In July, the young sit along my pasture hiss-calling for weeks, practicing hunting skills. This year's clutch of 3 is still here, but more quiet. They are finally feeding themselves. Your film was a joy to watch.
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@@MHarenArt thank you so much for watching! I really appreciate it! It means a lot that you took time out of your day to check it out. I apologize if you already did, but if you have a chance to go back and hit the subscribe button, i really want to grow the channel and do more videos like this! Thank you.🙏🏼
@@joegophotos1 I did subscribe and look forward to another documentary from you. You did a really good job putting this one together!!! Also, I will share this one, because it's such a good one, and who doesn't like owls??? LOL! I wish you the best.
What a fascinating and compelling watch. I live in East Hampton and have loved hearing and seeing these incredible birds for years. This documentary taught me so much. Beautifully shot. Well done.
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WOW!! We watched this as a family tonight and my kids (4, 9, 11) were in awe of the magic in the screen. We were amazed at how you found them each time and the connection you made was felt in the room with us. Great work and we can’t wait to see another.
@@melissagelineau1567 Thank you Melissa !! This makes me happy to hear it was something that the whole family could watch together! I appreciate you taking the time to watch it and comment ! I hope you’re enjoying your summer 😀
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Excellent documentary with awesome photography. I watched it from home in Tolland, CT. Also, I volunteer at Horizon Wings Raptor Rehabilitation & Education Center in Ashford, CT. I love showing and talking about our unreleasable Barred Owl at various educational programs.
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Owls are one of those mysterious birds to me because I actually know very little about them. but your video has provided me with a lot of knowledge and information about this bird. that's really great. Your contributions in gathering information and recording this video were truly invaluable. I appreciate that!
@@BlissfulEchoNatureSounds i’m glad you found it so informative! Am I reading it right that you’re from Australia?. You would be my first international viewer! If so, how did you find the video?. Thank you so much for watching!
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By chance, I saw your video on TH-cam about owls. I thought, why not? I didn't know much about this bird, so I eagerly clicked to watch. Your video was very meaningful and practical.
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Extraordinary effort and perfection in post processing. You must be exhausted, and very happy you’ve finished. I’ve spent countless hours in our CT woods and posting on Facebook. This is the best I’ve seen. Congratulations on a job well done. I have several audio files of adults talking during mating season if you’d like them. Again extraordinary!
@@frankbartlett6289 thank you so much! It’s good to know you have the audio files in case I need them in the future! Your kind words are much appreciated. Thank you for watching! I did not see if you got a chance to hit the subscribe button, but it will help grow the channel so I can do more videos.
What a great watch! So much rare footage of the fledgling's development after leaving the nest. This is the period of time that the least is known and represented in the current body of knowledge. This was very educational and interesting to watch.
Wow! Thank you for the great feedback. Thank you for watching. I'm happy to hear you liked it!! If you didn't get a chance to click the subscribe, please consider, as I can grow the channel and do more videos!! Thank you if you already did. I'm doing a podcast in the future where I'll answer viewers questions and I have a facebook page now where I update people on the owls as I continue to track them (if I can) It also has behind the scenes stuff , photos, videos et facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561364493300&mibextid=LQQJ4d
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@@angenella5563 thank you for watching! I have not seen the male since the Bluejay scene and I haven’t seen Mom in two weeks .. I’m sure they are around. They tend to go further away once the owlets grow up. If you have a minute, can you hit the subscribe button? It will help me grow the channel and do more videos. If you already did it thank you so much! I’ll be doing a podcast this summer answering everybody’s questions that they have about the documentary!
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@@EdwardClinton thank you for taking the time to watch. I really appreciate it! I hope I could do more in the future if I can get this channel to grow! If you have a second to hit the subscribe button, it would mean a lot if you already did, thank you very much and I apologize if you did!! I’m not getting all the notifications.
If I had to like only one video on TH-cam this would be it. This needs a million views,
agreed
Watching once again. This never gets old.
@@JesStone thank you! I’m hoping they come back and use the same tree to do a part two I already started filming some fall autumn scenes and I don’t even know if there is gonna be a part two lol
@@joegophotos1 That would be so awesome for you! I was thinking about a great thought you had in part one, "Is it really an empty nest w/so many great memories?" We can dream & would absolutely love a part two. 👍
@@JesStone it’s funny you picked that line …when I got interviewed on channel 3 the guy that interviewed me brought up that line as well!
@@joegophotos1 we always say, "don't be sad b/c it's over, be glad b/c it happened!"
@@JesStone might have to steal that one lol
I love owls, I love New England, we have a barred pair in our woods, and this was just beautiful. thank you for sharing your gift.
I absolutely loved this!! Many years ago I rescued 3 baby great horned owls that fell out of their nest. All 3 grew up on reserves. This was beautifully done. It brought tears to my eyes to see the amazingly beautiful still shots you took. Outstanding ♥
That is so amazing! Thank you for saving them! I really appreciate you watching the video. It means a lot to me! Can I ask how you heard about it? I apologize if you already did this, but if you have a chance to go back and click the subscribe it will really help me grow the channel and you’ll be alerted about more videos. Thanks for doing that! ❤
This is fantastic! I started the documentary skeptical and thinking owls were ugly but I finished it tearing up and in awe of the owls beauty. Amazing camera work and dedication. This needs to be submitted for an award or something
Wow! Thank you very much! It was my first attempt at doing anything like this. I'm happy to hear so many people like you have enjoyed it. I'm even more grateful that you took an hour of your time to watch! If you get a chance to hit the subscribe button (sorry if you did already) that will help me grow the channel so I can do more videos! Thank you again!
I used to work at MES and just learned about The Barred Owl documentary. I enjoyed the video very much and appreciated learning about your other talents. The the summer before I moved from East Hampton a Barred Owl family came to visit my home. Every evening around 6 three owls would hunt our field. I assumed it was two parents and a young owl. Once while taking a picture of one of the owls it flew and landed about 3 feet from me and we just checked each other out. I had never been that close to a wild owl before. Another evening I was watering the garden and an owl landed by me, not at all disturbed by the water spray. I learned later that owls like people. I considered the visits as the wildlife saying good-bye before my move to Maryland where I no longer live in the woods. So, thank you for your hard work because it brought back a wonderful memory.
@@barbarapomfret1202 I remember! And it’s so good to hear from you, Barbara! That’s so awesome that you’ve had some experiences with them and yes, the young owlets can be very curious. a few times while filming they flew right up to me! But mom can be very protective so I had to be careful. Thank you for watching and I hope you’re doing well! One more favor if you have a chance can you go back to the video and just click on the subscribe button. that will help me grow the channel so I could do more videos like this. I appreciate it! The subscribe button should be to the right of my name under the video!
This is a great documentary! With high quality footage and audio. The owls are so precious. Thank you for sharing!
@@paulinaanderson8089 Thank you so much for watching Paulina! Thank you for subscribing too! Can I ask how you heard about the documentary?
Thank you to Joe and everyone who contributed to this beautiful story. I love owls, especially Barred and Saw-whet. Your love and devotion to telling the story of this amazing owl family was wonderful.
@@kristink5970 Thank you so much for watching! I really appreciate you taking the time to check it out! Makes me happy to hear that you enjoyed it. Asking one favor and I apologize if you already did but if you have a chance to go back and hit the subscribe button , it will help me grow the channel so I can make more videos like this. Thank you so much again!
What is it about owls? I've often wondered. Now, picture yourself living in a perfectly fine urban apartment. A senior. No longer driving. I stress urban. The chances of spotting an owl of any kind is rather low. i stumbled upon your channel quite by accident. I am extremely grateful for what you are doing, and that you are sharing it with us all.
@@janetmacleod7948 Thank you for your comment. I hope to do a part two if the owls go back to the nest. Please hit the subscribe button and you will be alerted when I release a new video I would appreciate that. I know it’s almost impossible to see owls in an urban setting. Although I’ve seen many screech owls in urban cemeteries that have old trees.
Wonderful job Joe...absolutely loved this and enjoyed it...keep up the great work!
@@drewdebowsky9156 thank you so much for watching!
Amazinggggg. Thanks so much for letting us into the life you had with those amazing owls for 100 days in our very own town. What an amazing experience. The film showed many emotions from happiness, fear, encouragement, sadness to overall being a heartfelt happy ending. We loved it.
@@LisaJohnson-v6v thank you Lisa ! Glad you enjoyed the emotional roller coaster ! 😀😀😀Appreciate you watching !
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Gave me goosebumps. This spring/summer of 2024 I too watched daily from a window in front of my desk the daytime comings and goings of two Barred Owls forging food to bring to the nest. All day listening to their calls and then the sounds of the fledglings. Your documentary brought up close what I was witnessing from a distance and just increased the joy these creatures bring. Beautiful work; thank you so very much for your effort, time and skill to create and share this story
@@vivianscanlon8666 Thank you so much !! I’m so glad you liked it. That’s so cool that you got to watch the owls. There’s nothing like it! Are you in Connecticut? I apologize if you already did, but if you have a chance to go back to the video and hit the subscribe button, I’m trying to grow the channel so I could do more videos and my goal is to get 1000 subscribers!
@@joegophotos1 Yes; in Stamford CT - property bordering the Centennial Watershed State Forest / Laurel Reservoir. I "subscribed" and will be forwarding the video to others today; I will ask them to do the same. Thank you again.
@@vivianscanlon8666 thank you!! Sounds like you a beautiful spot you got there !
Awesome owls ,owlets and dialects of you.!!!!!
"It's some thing that eventual loneliness mothers and fathers experience"
At 37 to 38 time in the vedeo the dailouge is really awesome!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry it's emptiness not lonliness
@@satyas90buvera no problem! Thank you
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I so enjoyed your closeup of this cute raptor family and insight into their lives. You captured some fabulous shots - National Geographic worthy for sure!
@@SuzanneMorello thanks so much !!! You are too kind !!!! were you able to find where to subscribe?
@@joegophotos1 I did
Your documentary is phenomenal! Beautiful, moving, educational and the photography and videography is outstanding. I loved the ending- so poignant and uplifting. I was in tears multiple times!
Thank you Gillian! I’m so glad you liked it! I really appreciate you watching. I hope to do more videos if I can get this TH-cam channel to grow, but I need more subscribers. If you have a chance to go back to the video and just click on the subscribe button, it would mean a lot. You will also be alerted when videos come out! Thanks again! I just followed you back on Instagram too!! Be well
This was so beautiful! I loved watching them grow
@@kassandrarodriguez2236 Thank for watching ! I’m really happy to hear you liked it ! It means a lot 😊😊
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Thanks for sharing their world with us.
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We totally loved this, Joe!! Everyone's comments say it all, worth watching every minute. We cheered when you finally caught all 4 and in such an iconic photo! Thanks for bringing this to all of us who love our birds!
@@cechlin thank you so much for watching! I’m so happy to read that you enjoyed the documentary!! I’m hoping to grow this channel and do more videos like this so if you get a chance to go back to the video and click the subscribe button, it will really help me grow the channel and you will be alerted when I release other videos! Thank you again!
I absolutely loved this documentary! Can't wait to watch it again! I'm sending the link to my friends so they can enjoy it too. ❤🦉
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GREAT stuff from one of EHEA's finest! Very informative, enjoyable, thoughtful, beautiful.....glad I caught the story on WFSB this morning or I probably would never have seen this. Thanks Joe and have a wonderful school year with your students. Enjoy the final weeks of summer and here's hoping you are out finding more great stories to tell and footage to share.
Hi Steve!! I’m glad you caught it too! Thank you so much for reaching out and leaving a comment. I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed watching it! I hope you’re having a great summer too! I’m definitely gearing up for another year at Memorial school!
I sav this yesterday with my partner. Amazing shots, loved the whole documentary. Thank you for sharing it with us
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when I first heard these near Crystal River , FL ..was mesmerized..had never heard an owl sound like that...awesome!
@@nelsonnelson999 they are awesome !
Beautiful documentary, Joe!!!! You almost had me in tears!!! Can't wait for your next project!!!
@@anabiancardi3647 Thank you for watching Ana!! I’m glad you liked it! Thanks for the very nice comment and I hope there’s more adventures soon too!
Thank you for sharing this!! Never before have most of us ever witnessed such beautiful life and wonder. Your art is amazing. On to the next!!
@@ScottPerratti thank you so much for watching! It was such a joy to make and I’m glad people are enjoying it too! I really appreciate you taking time out to check it out. I apologize if you already did, but if you don’t mind going back and hitting the subscribe button I’m trying to grow the channel so I could do more projects like this!
This is phenomenally well done, Joe - from beginning to end, I was captivated. I 'm sure I appreciated it even more, having had a very similar experience following a barred owl family with my adult son for the last two months. We both share a passion for wildlife photography, and were fortunate to become aware of a nest relatively close by. While we didn't cover one hundred straight days, we must have done at least fifty. It is such a privilege to be able to wait anxiously for the eggs to hatch and then count down the days until we can finally spot the first owlet. We witness the branching, the real or feared falls, the closeness of the siblings, their increasing independence, slowly but surely, and perhaps most important of all, the incredible loving care and dedication of the parents as they truly give their offspring roots and wings. You told your story so artfully. Thank you.
@@haleeburg8760 thank you so much for not only watching, but also leaving such a thoughtful comment! I’m so happy to read that you liked it! That is so cool that you had a similar experience. We are so lucky to see that aren’t we?
I don’t know where you live, but I’m in Connecticut. I actually got interviewed by the local news station on Thursday and it will be on tomorrow’s Sunday morning show ! I apologize if you already did, but if you have a chance to go back and click on my name and hit the subscribe button, it will help me grow the channel so I could do some more videos just like this thank you again so much for your comment and watching !!
This was so good!! Thank you for sharing!
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Thank you!
From Birmingham AL
Thank you for this brilliant documentary! I finished it with tears in my eyes! Just beautiful!!
@@julierooney8145 Wow thank you so much !! I’m so happy you liked it !! I really appreciate you taking time out to check it out. I’m asking everybody for one favor and I apologize if you already did it, but if you don’t mind going back to the video and clicking on the subscribe button, you’ll get alerted of all my future videos and it will help me grow the channel as well thank you so much!
What a beautiful ending to your hard work! I gasped when you panned out to show all four together (finally!), and it was especially touching that it was so close to the nest they were raised in. What a wonderful pair of parents to successfully raise four owlets. Hopefully they return next year to raise another brood! Thank you for sharing all this beautiful footage, it was such a privilege to watch, and I can only imagine how you felt seeing them all safe on the 100th day.
And I've subscribed and hope to see more work from you in the future. It was very inspiring to watch!
@@rosebudkeely8153 Thank you so much! I really appreciate you taking an hour of your time to watch this !!! Can I ask where you’re watching from? Did you search for an owl video or did youtube recommend it?
Thank you for subscribing and I hope to do more videos soon! I will be going to Maine next week so I’ll probably do a little vlogging of those adventures looking for seals and puffin penguins 😄
@@joegophotos1 I am watching from Australia! I love to watch owl live streams, and I was recommended this under one of them. I didn't know much about barred owls before watching it though, but now I really appreciate them. They are gorgeous owls :)
Good luck on your adventure next week, it sounds wonderful! I hope you spot some new species.
What a wonderful, absorbing documentary! Such a compelling story of this family of owls,
beautifully shot and narrated! Brought tears to my eyes, (in a good way)! Thank you Joe for all the hours you dedicated to this project. Your efforts will educate and entertain so many. Kudos!
@@kerry3508 Thank you so much for watching!! I appreciate you taking the time !! Thank you for the wonderful and kind words . It was my pleasure creating it!
So glad I saw the article about your documentary in CT Post. Just finished watching with my family. Really great footage! It was entertaining and dramatic. I walk through the woods in CT every day with my dogs and have only been lucky enough to see barred owls in daylight twice. I hope this goes viral and gets millions of views!
Thank you so much for watching William! I'm so happy to read that you enjoyed it! Owls are so hard to spot. We have probably walked under or by so many and didn't know it! Are you sure the article was in the CT POST? I only saw it in the Middletown Press and New Haven Register. I hope it gets millions of views too hahaha. I apologize if you did already, but can you click on my name or go back to the video and click the "subscribe" button! Free and no sign ups. It just helps my channel grow. The more subscribers I get the more viral it goes! Thank you!
Thank you so much for watching! I really appreciate it. I’m glad you enjoyed it and I hope I could do some more in the future! Thanks again.😊
Amazing documentary! I learned so much and enjoyed following the owl family on their journey. The photography/filming is incredible.
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Aww Joe this was magical and beautiful. I felt all the emotions!!! You did them so proud. A+++++🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
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Beautiful and amazing. Thank you!
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Had me mesmerized from the getgo... brilliant
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thank you for your beautiful storytelling ~
@@colecolettecole thank you for watching !!! I appreciate the kind words !
What an incredible story!
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I very much enjoyed your documentary. I'm impressed at your ability to locate them, as I have been looking for owls for years with no luck. Also, I loved the story-telling approach to this project...it really draws you in and makes you vested in the outcome. Well done!!
@@TheArtfulAddict I really appreciate your positive feedback. All the work is worth it after reading your kind words! I just subscribed to you… if you have a second to subscribe back to me, I would appreciate it to help grow the channel! If you did already, thank you! Thanks for watching 😀
@@joegophotos1 Done!
@TheArtfulAddict you’re the best !
Such an amazing documentary! I loved it! Can't wait to see what Other adventures you have.
@@melissahoyland3104 I don’t know if if I could top that! Thank you so much but I’ll be looking around for something new!
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This is absolutely Amazing, Joe! Your footage and narration is incredible! Well done!!
@@sp7703 wow! Thank you so much ! I’m so happy you enjoyed it!
Amazing footage Joe! I really enjoyed watch your documentary! I manage myself to find a Barred Owl nest this year too! I was able to follow 3 owlet since last weak but now they are gone... They are completly independed and have now moove really far away from the nest site. I still manage to find mom from time to time hunting for herselef but no trace of the owlets. Last time then I saw time they where two together unfurtunatly I think than the little last one didint make it beacause when mom stop feeding them the last one was still not abke to hunt by is hunt. After so much time spend with them this is like the end of a story, they are like my family now and Im so glad Ive been able to spend all this time with them! I hope you than your owlets would all stay safe in the rough wildlife! Thank you for letting me fell nostalgic with your vidéo! Have a nice one!
Thank you so much for watching! It is sad when they finally go away. I haven't seen mine since July 10! Appreciate you watching!
What an outstanding documentary! I was a student of yours many years ago at MES and years later, a graduate of your drone camp. Knowing your ambitions and seeing some of your photos before, I was excited to see what was in store when this documentary was referred to me. I’ve always been fascinated by owls and now even more so! I hear them often on hikes and bike rides, but as you said, I rarely see them. This was such a treat, amazing work!
@@austinondas8896 Hi Austin! Of course I remember you! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch the video. Even with all the wildlife photography that I’ve done I hardly ever have luck with owls. I just got really lucky this time! I hope you’re doing well. Youre probably flying some big plane somewhere or if not I hope you’re doing something that you enjoy. Let me know what you’re up to. My notifications stink on here, but if you have a chance to hit the subscribe button. I would appreciate it. I’m trying to build up the channel I apologize if you already did. Thanks again for reaching out!
This was amazing a must see for all ages, great job Joe. watched from Bloomfield CT
So interesting and suspenseful! Thank you for sharing your experience with these beautiful creatures as they grew. So glad all four appeared together for you. Beautifully done.
@@elizabarry9511 thank you so much for watching! Yeah, it was crazy how it all came together on the last day!
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Hi Mr. Gowac! I'm one of your old Lego camp students. Thanks for teaching me. I'm off to Center now!
This documentary is incredible! I was captivated from beginning to end and learned so much! Thank you for using your talents to bring the world a bit closer to this amazing owl family!
@@meeganconetta2102 Wow! Thanks for the kind words! So happy that it was entertaining and informative!
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Magnificent creatures captured so beautifully in the documentary. Informative and heartwarming story about this owl family.
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I enjoyed this very much ! At first was concerned about giving the owls respectful space, but you clearly showed that you were respectful. Awesome video, photo and storyline ! I am going to share it with my students when we start the new school year 😊
@@marywalsh1400 thank you! Being respectful to the birds is my number one goal. While the mother was nesting I was shooting through the woods and even across the street through a tiny opening. I did not want cause any stress during that time. What do you teach? I teach second grade! I apologize if you did already, but if you get a chance to go back to the video and click the subscribe button, it will really help me grow the channel so I could do more videos and you will be alerted when new videos come out. Thanks!
I watched your interview on CT 24 this morning and made it a point to watch your documentary this evening. I am so glad I did!! I am a retired art teacher and found your story amazing, going into the woods before and after school some days. You are a very talented man. I look forward to seeing more of your work. Keep them coming!!
Thank you! I’m so glad you saw the interview and it led you to the documentary. I really appreciate you watching. I hope to do more videos if I can get this TH-cam channel to grow, but I need more subscribers. If you have a chance to go back to the video and just click on the subscribe button, it would mean a lot. You will also be alerted when videos come out! Thanks again!
This was amazing. Rivals national geographic. Outstanding photography and a wonderful story.
Wow thank you ! Quite the compliment! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
I've only spotted a few in my 60+ years! This is amazing.
You have probably walked by or under many and didn’t even know! Thank you for watching . I apologize if you already did, but if you have one second to go back and click the subscribe button (free no sign ups) it will help grow my channel and do more videos! Thank you !
Incredible work Joe! Proud of you to the highest degree!
@@caseymorris5654 thanks for the watch brotha! Appreciate that 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
What a wonderful film! We live in East Hampton, and had Barred Owls nesting near us last year. It was amazing to hear the "hiss" for the very first time- I had to go on the internet to identify what it was. Funny, as I type this a Blue Jay is squawking outside my window. It must know I'm talking about the owls. It was amazing what you had caught on film- and I loved how you were able to assemble the footage in a way that had a great narrative as well.
@@n1sfe thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! I’m so happy to hear you had owls too. We are definitely lucky if we can see them! Those darn blue jays ! 😄 I don’t know if you have Facebook, but I started a Facebook page for behind-the-scenes stuff, videos that never made it, photos and as I continue to find the Owl, I’ve been posting videos and updating people on them. There is also a podcast coming out with questions and answers people have about it !
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Tremendous presentation Joe! You should be very proud of yourself for this accomplishment. I’m so very impressed!!
@@brianbennett8354 thank you so much for sharing it all over the place! I hope you enjoyed watching it!
@@joegophotos1 I’ve watched it a number of times with different groups of friends and family. It helps when you have the biggest screen! 🤣
@@brianbennett8354 thank you ! Yes it sure does !! Haha
Awesome job, Joe! You captured amazing footage. Your time, effort and dedication paid off.
@@ShoriVelles thank you so much! I appreciate you watching it! Hope to see you guys out and about soon !
Quite an accomplishment Joey! Truly enjoyed this and learned so much.
Thank you for showing my mom lol - she’d never figure out TH-cam 😅
Impressed to say the least! Viewing from Middletown, my wife and I (and shared with other family members) loved this. I’ve always known you as a top-notch photographer, but to see this video footage, narration, edits, music, is the all-in-one real deal that I will watch again and again. Thanks, Joe, for sharing this and your talent!
You're the man! Thank you for watching, taking time out of your day to do so and sharing! I appreciate the kind words and I'm happy you enjoyed it! If you subscribed, thank you ! If not and have a second , please do - it will help grow the channel for more videos! Can wait to see what birds you find this summer!
Wow, I am so impressed with this one on many levels. The amount of time in the field, culling footage and photos, and editing this project is immense. This is what wildlife photography is all about, going deep and making a connection. Great dedication. I have got to observe a barred owl nest as well, and then I realized recently I must have had one in my back woods as I started hearing that hissing about a month ago. Sure enough I have at least two owlets. You got some great sequences, like the owl falling out. Glad the feathers weren't one of you owlets! How perfect, to get all 4 together on your last day, day 100. I enjoyed the photos at the end too. Well done! I will watch this again with my daughters.
John, I can't thank you enough for watching and taking the time to write such an amazing comment. This was the first time I did anything like this so I had no idea where to start, but eventually the pieces started coming together. I'm glad you reached out so I could find your channel. I'm excited to see your stories and episodes. I'm definitely going to check them out and learn from you. I see you are in New England too! I'm going to Maine July 21-25....not sure what I'm going to find, maybe some seals, the classic Portland Lighthouse (I have yet to see) and hopefully some wildlife surprises. I'm doing one of the puffin cruises too. If you have any suggestions around the Portalnd, Kennebunkport area that you know, let me know. Thanks again and keep up the great work! PS = Hope your daughters find it entertaining as well!
What an amazing documentary! Great job putting all of the videos and footage together to make an inspiring movie.
Thank you for the comment !! Appreciate it !
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Amazing dedication to this project, Joe! I really enjoyed it. Very well done.
@@karengallo6134 thank you so much !!! I’m happy to hear that 😄😄
I watched this documentary and loved it. It was very well done and so interesting to me. I used to work in Center School East Hampton but live in Andover. Fabulous job capturing nature!
@@kathyk2130 Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to watch and comment ! I’m happy to hear you liked it! Thank you 🙏🏼 😃
@@kathyk2130 I created this page if you want to keep up-to-date with the owls and see some behind-the-scenes stuff!
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The documentary is absolutely incredible!! We loved the trailers and anxiously awaited its release, and it did not disappoint!! We loved the story and the facts you shared and loved how the music enhanced the different scenes. Your dedication and talents have allowed us to experience barred owls in a way that we never dreamed of. AMAZING, Joe!!
@@maggiephillips4336 Thanks Maggie, so happy you could see them in person! I’m glad you enjoyed watching the final product! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
One of the best documentaries I've seen! You did a magnificent job Joe! The video was phenomenal and the still shots were equally impressive. Kudos! I absolutely loved it!🦉🦉🦉🦉
@@kathleenwilkie4992 I can’t thank you enough for all the feedback and taking time out of your day to watch it ! hopefully more stuff to come !
You have given me the birthday gift of my dreams. Today I watched, with amazement and awe, the life of our mysterious neighbors, the beautiful CT barred owl. Thank you for the hours of dedication that you invested in this project. The artistry of the film is superb. THIS viewer has been educated & my knowledge of owls enriched.
@@Artisjoy5320 wow thank you so much for the feedback! I’m glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate you taking an hour out of your day to watch!!
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Wow! Thank you for sharing this with us!
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WELL DONE! What a fantastic documentary 🦉 ❤️
Thank you!
@@JuliaSeaman-q4x Wow thank you for the nice comment ! I’m glad you guys could watch it today! I appreciate the support!
We totally enjoyed this excellent documentary, thank you. Beautiful barred owl family. We were so focused on your skilled camera work and story telling talent, it felt as if mom and dad's eyes were watching us. Loved seeing the fledglings triangulate, so cute. To be able to follow their milestones up close and personal would be incredible.
Wow thank you! What a beautiful comment and feedback! Maybe I should’ve had you write and narrate! 😊Thank you so much for watching. I apologize if you already did, but if you didn’t and you have a second, can you go back and hit the subscribe button, it would be a big help. I’m trying to reach the magical 1000 subscribers and I can keep creating more content like this. Thanks!!!! @jesstone
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@@joegophotos1 Our family has been following bald eagles for almost ten years. Barred owls love to knock eagle adults and juvies off their perches, both are beautiful raptors! 😊 We always enjoy hearing their "who cooks for you" call. 🎶 Thanks so much for your nice reply and heads up on your Facebook page. We'll definitely keep a barred owl eye out for your next documentary. "Liked" & "Subscribed" 👍
Well done, great work! I work with birds and reptiles at the natural science center here in greensboro NC. I have a huge love for all owl species. Great job again my friend.
@@btesh69 that’s so cool that you have that job! Thank you so much for watching! It’s so cool to see people all over the world checking out the video. I enjoy hearing about everyone’s love for owls. I apologize if you already did, but if you have a chance to go back to the video and click on the subscribe button, I’m trying to grow the channel so I could do more videos like this. Thank you for your time!
Incredible work, well done.
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Amazing documentary. Saw you on Sunday morning CT. I learned so much & was in the edge of my seat many times. A wonderful journey and found my self very emotional after the hail storm only to find such relief and joy! I’ve shared this with many - do you have an IG? If not you should - CPTV should air this! Bravo, so well done.
@@DollyOhDolly thank you so much ! Your kind words mean a lot and I’m so happy to hear you saw the interview! I do have IG !! @joegophotos (same picture icon) I should see if CPTV would do it . I’m not sure if they do that? I’m asking one more favor, and I apologize if you already did that, but if you can go back to the video and click the subscribe button, it will help me grow the channel so I can do more videos like this! I appreciate it! Thank you again for watching!
Amazing footage and wonderful storytelling!
@@QuyenPhan-m7l thank you so much for watching it!
I love owls and I loved this. We live in Durham NC and have several in our wooded neighborhood. Thank you for sharing with us! 🦉❤️
@@bionicx3 owls are just the best aren’t they? Wow North Carolina! I love hearing from people, other than Connecticut! You’re very lucky to have them near you 😀 I hope to do more videos so if you have a free second to hit the subscribe button on my video I would really appreciate it!!!! It will help me with this channel. If you’re already did it thank you very much!
Subscribed! 😋
@@bionicx3 You’re the best ! Enjoy those owls ! North Carolina looks beautiful. I hope to get down there sometime.
A client from Connecticut sent me your documentary because she knows how much I love owls. We live in Garrett Farms in Durham, NC. I just posted your documentary on our neighborhood Facebook page.
@@bionicx3incredible thank you !
I just got interviewed by my local paper. Here is the article if you’re interested.
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100% recommend watching!
I was in so many tears at the end! Great job!
@@alyssarussell5051 wow!! Thank you so much ! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Fantastic work, Joe! Love it…
@@debbloch6781 thanks Deb! Appreciate that! 🙌🙏🏼🙌🙏🏼🙌
Loved this! Great job...barred owls are one of my favorite kinds. I've been blessed with several feathers in my yard over the years ❤
@@EarthSublime_369 Thank you! You are lucky then! I hope you continue to be blessed ! I apologize if you already did, but if not, can you take a second to go and hit the subscribe button for me? I’m trying to build up the channel so I could do some more videos like this one! I appreciate it greatly if you could! Also, how did you come across the video? Did it just pop up on TH-cam or something else?
I will rewatch this forever! I've had a pair nest here in Voluntown for years. In July, the young sit along my pasture hiss-calling for weeks, practicing hunting skills. This year's clutch of 3 is still here, but more quiet. They are finally feeding themselves. Your film was a joy to watch.
@@ThePatchworkfarm wow that is amazing! We are very lucky to be able to see that! Do you get them every year?
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Amazing film Joe! Captivating!
@@ktslaw Thank you so much! Thank you for dropping a comment. I’m glad you liked it!
That was awesome! Thank you
@@MHarenArt thank you so much for watching! I really appreciate it! It means a lot that you took time out of your day to check it out. I apologize if you already did, but if you have a chance to go back and hit the subscribe button, i really want to grow the channel and do more videos like this! Thank you.🙏🏼
@@joegophotos1 I did subscribe and look forward to another documentary from you. You did a really good job putting this one together!!! Also, I will share this one, because it's such a good one, and who doesn't like owls??? LOL! I wish you the best.
@@MHarenArt thank you ! I’m hoping they use the same nest next year !
What a fascinating and compelling watch. I live in East Hampton and have loved hearing and seeing these incredible birds for years. This documentary taught me so much. Beautifully shot. Well done.
@@sjones71 Thank you 🙏🏼 I’m glad it was entertaining and informative!
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OMG Awwww awesome, I love this video 👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏❤️
@@marjanadidi1261 thank you !!! I appreciate you watching! If you have a second, would you mind going back and hitting the subscribe button? I’m really trying to grow the channel so I could do more videos like this! Thank you 🙏🏼❤️🙌
@@joegophotos1 Awwww thank you, I did it 👍
WOW!! We watched this as a family tonight and my kids (4, 9, 11) were in awe of the magic in the screen. We were amazed at how you found them each time and the connection you made was felt in the room with us. Great work and we can’t wait to see another.
@@melissagelineau1567 Thank you Melissa !! This makes me happy to hear it was something that the whole family could watch together! I appreciate you taking the time to watch it and comment ! I hope you’re enjoying your summer 😀
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Thank you 😊
Excellent documentary with awesome photography. I watched it from home in Tolland, CT. Also, I volunteer at Horizon Wings Raptor Rehabilitation & Education Center in Ashford, CT. I love showing and talking about our unreleasable Barred Owl at various educational programs.
Thank you! The rehabbers are so great. You help so many helpless birds! Appreciate all the work you do. Thanks again for watching!
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Owls are one of those mysterious birds to me because I actually know very little about them. but your video has provided me with a lot of knowledge and information about this bird. that's really great. Your contributions in gathering information and recording this video were truly invaluable. I appreciate that!
@@BlissfulEchoNatureSounds i’m glad you found it so informative! Am I reading it right that you’re from Australia?. You would be my first international viewer! If so, how did you find the video?. Thank you so much for watching!
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By chance, I saw your video on TH-cam about owls. I thought, why not? I didn't know much about this bird, so I eagerly clicked to watch. Your video was very meaningful and practical.
@@joegophotos1 Sounds interesting, I'll visit after work. Have a good day
@@BlissfulEchoNatureSounds well, that’s great if it just showed up ! It’s making it rounds 😃
Love the happy ending, seeing the 4 together near the nest is so touching! Thanks for sharing this precious experience 🙏🏻 Watching from TH-cam app
@@GoldImplant thank you for watching ! It truly was a happy ending !
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Beautiful! Thank you!
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Amazing job.
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Extraordinary effort and perfection in post processing. You must be exhausted, and very happy you’ve finished. I’ve spent countless hours in our CT woods and posting on Facebook. This is the best I’ve seen. Congratulations on a job well done. I have several audio files of adults talking during mating season if you’d like them. Again extraordinary!
@@frankbartlett6289 thank you so much! It’s good to know you have the audio files in case I need them in the future! Your kind words are much appreciated. Thank you for watching! I did not see if you got a chance to hit the subscribe button, but it will help grow the channel so I can do more videos.
What a great watch! So much rare footage of the fledgling's development after leaving the nest. This is the period of time that the least is known and represented in the current body of knowledge. This was very educational and interesting to watch.
Wow! Thank you for the great feedback. Thank you for watching. I'm happy to hear you liked it!! If you didn't get a chance to click the subscribe, please consider, as I can grow the channel and do more videos!! Thank you if you already did. I'm doing a podcast in the future where I'll answer viewers questions and I have a facebook page now where I update people on the owls as I continue to track them (if I can) It also has behind the scenes stuff , photos, videos et
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That was so amazing! I have goosebumps. Lots of barred owls here in Voluntown, CT.
@@tammydaigneault1424 I really appreciate the feedback! I’m so happy you got to see it and enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!
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This is outstanding!! Very well done, Joe!!
@@keithnorton4487 thank you ! What town are you watching from? If you don’t mind me asking!
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It was an amazing film thanks for your hard work. Did the fledging parents survive as well?
@@angenella5563 thank you for watching! I have not seen the male since the Bluejay scene and I haven’t seen Mom in two weeks .. I’m sure they are around. They tend to go further away once the owlets grow up. If you have a minute, can you hit the subscribe button? It will help me grow the channel and do more videos. If you already did it thank you so much!
I’ll be doing a podcast this summer answering everybody’s questions that they have about the documentary!
Very good video and well done. Young owls are surprisingly good climbers, using wings, claws and beaks.
Thank you so so much for watching you can continue to monitor how the owls are doing here if interested
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Nice work Joe. It must have been a dream being among those beauties every day.
@@doug_gemmell_photography Thanks Doug!! , definitely a once in a lifetime experience ! I appreciate you watching!!🙌🙏🏼🙌🙏🏼
Great job Joe, very well done!
I appreciate you setting aside some time to watch it! Thank you!
Nice work man!!!
@@johnnardacci8089 thanks bro 🙌🙌🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Great documentary.
@@EdwardClinton thank you for taking the time to watch. I really appreciate it! I hope I could do more in the future if I can get this channel to grow! If you have a second to hit the subscribe button, it would mean a lot if you already did, thank you very much and I apologize if you did!! I’m not getting all the notifications.
Fantastic man! Nicely done. 🎉
@@ChrisGraham1 thank you! , thanks for the footage !