BIRDERS BIG DAY OUT in OZ to see RARE AMERICAN BIRD
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 พ.ค. 2024
- When the word got around that an American Golden Plover had landed on our shores in Victoria, Australia, it did cause quite a bit of a flap!
So we joined our friend Tom and headed on down to the old Sewerage farm in Werribee to see how the little fellow was enjoying his holiday Downunder!
It was fun to be part of the crowd watching from the grassy banks as the American tourist enjoyed the local delicacies while trying to blend in with his new feathered friends.
It was also great to meet up with some of the twitching community again! We always enjoy a good banter and it was so nice to chat & swap notes. We even met a few people that watch our videos so we were quite chuffed about that!
We do hope that our new American feathered friend stays safe, enjoys a brief stopover and finds his way safely back home.
And we hope that you enjoy this video! Thanks for watching!!
If you would like to know more about the American Golden-Plover, please visit - ebird.org/species/amgplo
If you would like to know more about the Pacific Golden-Plover, please visit - ebird.org/species/pagplo
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Oh my so many bird watchers.
And there is the American Golden Plover.
Yep, ticked off ✅
Cute little wrens and birds ❤
Love the water birds.
Another great bird adventure.
Well done Nimal and Karen.
Have a wonderful week. 🙏🏽👍🏽
Thanks 😀 It was quite a surprise (though we did know this birdie would be quite a draw card) to see so many people had turned up to see the Plover. Thanks for watching & wishing you a wonderful week as well! ☺~ Karen
Tom saying he couldn't believe how straightforward it all was has me in hysterics 😂
Yes I can imagine that it wasn’t as straightforward for lots of other people. 😊
I was waiting for you video of the AGP. I have my key but the thought of all the people put me off. I loved that you were recognised!!! Well done. Really enjoy your videos.💞
Thank you! 😀 It was quite funny as we had planned to go to the WTP with Tom anyway so it was quite the bonus to join in on the special twitch! Fortunately it wasn't too crowded. Turned out to be an enjoyable catch up with a few birders we've met before. 😊 ~ Karen
Excellent brighting visual production and video editing. So beautiful, sweet and smooth. Much inspired and talented. A real peaceful and relaxing pleasure to watch. Full of poetry and spirit. Good for the mind and the eyes. Great visit and discover. Fabulous filming. Big big big like for this fantastic perform and brilliant sharing. Splendid and luminous.
Thank you so much for watching! 😀
Also: I love those Cisticola-photos👍
They are one of those birds that pose really nicely on top of plants. You should easily see these guys when you visit the WTP 😀
Wow that was straightforward
It was! 😀 Normally we're aimlessly wandering around hoping to see something but this was pleasantly straightforward and easy! ~ Karen
Oh, the adrenaline rush of the rare bird twitch! Sweet success! Nimal wanted to jump the car before you parked...😆
Nimal was so keen to get to the spot this day that he would have jumped out of the moving car if he could have got there faster! 🤣
Nice video love watching
Thank you so much! 😊❤️
How fantastic, such a pretty bird. reminds me of when a Painted-snipe visited western sydney, seemed like all the birders throughout the state and further came for a look.
It is a pretty bird. 😊 I heard there were a few Sydney siders came down for it. Quite amazing!
Just learnt about your channel! I was there in April and saw the gorgeous American Golden Plover. Was a joy to see.
It was fabulous! Lovely bird 😁 Fun day out too. So glad you found our channel. Welcome & I hope you enjoy the videos ~ Karen
Amazing! Watching from NSW, wish I could’ve been there 😍
Question though, where and how do you get a key access to this place?
@@laughcentral9217 There are three ways to visit the WTP. 1. Apply to Melbourne Water to get a key for long term use (2 years). 2. There's also a short term (one day) application. 3. visit with a guide who has a key. This website should help - www.melbournewater.com.au/services/licences-and-permits/birdwatching-access
@@naturephotographychallenge Thank you!!
I was lucky enough to see this beauty as well. As I was leaving one birdo said to me at the gate, "Is it still here? I've just flown down from Sydney to see it!"
Were you there when we were there?? 😀 So many people were interested to see it. That birdie was quite the superstar!! I'm always amazed how many twitchers drop everything to run off to see one bird even if it's in a different state! ~ Karen
@@naturephotographychallenge no Karen, I would have come up and said "Hello!" I did get some video whish I posted on TH-cam though.
@@OzWildImages I just watched it & subscribed 😁 You got better footage than us! So much prettier with some sun. What camera gear do you have?
@@naturephotographychallenge hi Karen, I use a Canon R5 with a 200-800mm zoom. I shoot in Canon Log 3 for dynamic range and process in DaVinci Resolve. That said I really enjoyed your video of this bird and I've seen everything else you guys have done and look forward to your new videos!
What's hilarious is that for the past two years we have stayed at exactly the same house as you guys in Mallacoota. Great spot!
Interesting seeing an Ozzie twitch...very civilized....well compared to our UK one's that is.🤣🤣 Our Twitches can get huge with many people on site scrambling for parking and viewing places. Love the Western treatment plant.
The twitches I've been to so far have all been extremely friendly. Almost like an excuse to catch up & chat with likeminded birders which is really nice. 😊 I've seen photos of twitches overseas and they are so much bigger!! I hope ours don't end up like that. It takes away the enjoyment & can put wildlife at risk ~ Karen
Aaahh don't get me wrong ours are fun too and like you say they can be a laugh too catching up with your mates. But on the reverse side the large amount of people can and sometimes does lead to extra pressure on the bird. Very rarely mind you does that happen. 9/10 times it's an awesome experience with like minded individuals. I'm from South Africa originally where I think twitching is still very much like yours, a more laid back kinda thing. Loved that guy asking if you were the TH-cam people...I get that lot myself...its a little weird still for me hearing it. I love your videos you two are a great combo together. Keep it up.
@@shaunferguson8782 It's fun meeting people that know us from TH-cam😀 We always get a bit surprised but they'll be birders so they are always keen on chatting & swapping notes. 😊
Beautiful birds! So nice to see different birds from what we have in California. New subscriber here ✨
Hello & welcome from Australia!! 😊
@@naturephotographychallenge Thank you!
Great video, I must get myself a key for the poo farm. I believe one guy travelled from Sydney to see the Plover! I have met the "TH-cam Sensations" guy a few times at Truganina Park, he is one very knowledgeable birder.
You really should get a key!! It's such a great place to "go"! haha! 😀 I heard there were a few people from interstate to see the Plover. So.... you've met Tom hey?! He's such a nice guy!! ~ Karen
@@naturephotographychallenge Must be a different guy, I thought he was David from Elwood, carries the biggest pack you have ever seen.
@@robertgilbert484 haha! I don't know "David from Elwood" 😃 but I'm sure he's very nice too!!
@@robertgilbert484 LOL!! I just realised you meant David from Elwood was the guy who called Nimal & Tom "youtube sensations". 🤣 I'm such a dill! Now I know his name, I'll remember to say hi to him next time!! 😀
@@naturephotographychallengeDavid from Elwood is one of Australia's authorities on terns. I see him occasionally around Hobson's Bay.
Have a feeling I'm going to run into you just like the guy who called you those "TH-cam sensations". Might ask for a selfie! Another great video and possibly your rarest twitch yet?
I do hope so!! Would love to meet you out there twitching one of these days! Please come over & say hi if you see us!! 😀 ~ Karen