Great vid, well done for such great, patient work. I've looked these birds up as I am going to hopefully observe some this evening at a nature reserve.
+Esther Gao Esther it really is kind of you to post such positive feedback and I appreciate it so much. So happy to know that I was able to share the joy of seeing these lovely birds with somebody from (guessing here) somewhere other than the UK, possibly the other side of the world. I also love the way that the juveniles "cwtch" as they say here in Wales! 😊
Funny you should say that because I DID use to be on the other side of the world. xD I grew up in China and I moved towards the end of last year to North Wales! As the wildlife was rather sparse where I used to be in China, being able to finally appreciate the wildlife here in Wales is an absolute godsend.
+Esther Gao Esther, sorry so slow to reply, I was in London last weekend and then just forgot I hadn't responded. Isn't that amazing? North Wales! - I never suspected you were in the same country although the mountains in between do mean that North and South Wales have very distinct identities. Until just last year I had family in Gwynedd and also visited Clwyd as a kid so I do know the area a little. Hope you feel at home here now and glad to hear that you're enjoying the beautiful landscape and wildlife.
Hi John, only just caught up with this wonderful clip; absolutely fantastic footage and sound, also full of facts and extra information. So nice to see all the youngsters too especially on the springy bridge ! I remember our visit well with Ann and Jeremy and then bumping into you for first time at Goldcliff !
Hi Hazel, like you only just catching up. Thanks for your kindness, hope everything is going well. Got a bit despondent with the RSPB Newport Wetlands site as I was the only one posting so it wasn't really building a community. I wish the moderators had responded to complaints about the change of software as the current interface put a lot of the older folks off. They really need something as simple as Facebook to make it popular again.
It's a shame the rspb site isn't more user friendly and supportive of efforts folk put in to the community; a lot of folk are put off by the poor software and agree they need to make it more user-friendly so more people will be encouraged to post and add to threads. Each year I come off the forum for two or three months as it is sometimes a hard slog and too much effort required for uploading ! I love your threads/vids John so keep adding when you feel like it :)
+HAZY2525 Thanks Hazel. I think it's OK if you're IT savvy like you or I, but as you say it's not helpful for some of the folks who don't generally post. A box for writing, a photo icon to add a photo and a video icon to link to a video - simples! .the problem is whereas the original software was custom made this interface is generic and dare I say it, cheaper? Hope you're keeping well, will definitely get back to posting on the RSPB - would hate to lose touch with you guys.
The biggest problem we've had is trying to get the mods (or rather tech support) to change the default for photo upload to "Enhanced" which displays photos full size instead of thumbnail size via current default setting; most of us have tried hard but in vain to get it changed as it always falls on deaf ears ! I agree, the generic software isn't brilliant :( I'll be back on the forum in a couple of weeks or so and look forward to catching up with you again. All good here and hope you are keeping well too John .
+HAZY2525 Thanks Hazel, I've got a dodgy foot at the moment, which hampers walking and causes backache as well; I can still manage a couple of miles, so not completely crocked and getting a bit of orthotic support soon which will help!
+Commandurr14 Thank you so much for taking the time to comment, really appreciated and of course really happy to hear your positive remarks. I was lucky enough to film some more of these birds yesterday, when conditions were almost exactly the same, so I've got another set of nice views to edit into a video. I'll be posting it in the New Year! 😊
+Commandurr14 Hi, have you seen my latest video, I actually thought you were commenting on this one when I said conditions were the same! th-cam.com/video/MXHng5jA1P4/w-d-xo.html The new one has got similar, but in some ways nicer footage.
Thank you, hope you do hear that ‘ping’ and manage to see some, they’re one of my favourite birds, such interesting behaviour. When you hear the ping wait and they will usually work their way up the reeds and call from the top before flying off.
+Peter Annear Thank you Peter l, so happy you enjoyed it. It can be frustrating trying to find them. They only exist where the reed beds are extensive and of course this means they have acres in which to hide. I’m fortunate in that the Wetlands are only 20 minutes away so that pushes the probability of seeing one in my favour.
+Caroline Harvey Thank you Caroline, it’s really encouraging to know that it’s been appreciated. There is another video of them feeding in the Winter that you might like, I was amazed to see them feeding with frost on the reeds! th-cam.com/video/MXHng5jA1P4/w-d-xo.html
I love the white-throated, otherwise orange-golden colouring of the adult female at 1:05 (I'm assuming, lacking the cried-out mascara-stain black markings the I've heard ironically id the male of the species). The either white or black "wing highlights" on them all are also pretty. A nicely designed bird, lol!
They are certainly a lovely bird. I was quite surprised to see that the ‘moustache’ of the male was actually composed of separate feathers and not just a variation of colour in the plumage.
Terima kasih Pati, Anda benar! Mereka adalah burung yang sangat unik dan indah. Mereka dikenal sebagai 'Jenggot' tetapi seperti yang Anda katakan, mereka memiliki kumis, bukan janggut!
I’ve seen and videoed few and you’ve reminded me I really ought to get my skates on to do a little compilation. I don’t have a lot of material to choose from but they are so beautiful that I’m sure those who like seeing them will get something out of the video. 🐤
Sorry 'Mega Big Most' just checking my comments and it says I didn't reply to you, it looks like my comment is there but I replied to myself. Here's what I wrote: "Hope it helped!"
Aaryan U Thank you for enlightening me. I thought it must be an acronym but Googling came up with the Audubon definition which fits the Beardie perfectly. A very round, cute, bird.
This bird is thicc.
A veritable absolute unit.
Nate the Great Thank you!
Beautiful little birds
They are!
Great vid, well done for such great, patient work. I've looked these birds up as I am going to hopefully observe some this evening at a nature reserve.
Thanks Martin, good luck - It’s probably the best time of the year to see them with fledglings around!
Marvelous video and the birds are a delight to watch also. :) The mutual grooming between the juveniles was very sweet!
+Esther Gao
Esther it really is kind of you to post such positive feedback and I appreciate it so much. So happy to know that I was able to share the joy of seeing these lovely birds with somebody from (guessing here) somewhere other than the UK, possibly the other side of the world. I also love the way that the juveniles "cwtch" as they say here in Wales! 😊
Funny you should say that because I DID use to be on the other side of the world. xD I grew up in China and I moved towards the end of last year to North Wales! As the wildlife was rather sparse where I used to be in China, being able to finally appreciate the wildlife here in Wales is an absolute godsend.
+Esther Gao Esther, sorry so slow to reply, I was in London last weekend and then just forgot I hadn't responded.
Isn't that amazing? North Wales! - I never suspected you were in the same country although the mountains in between do mean that North and South Wales have very distinct identities. Until just last year I had family in Gwynedd and also visited Clwyd as a kid so I do know the area a little. Hope you feel at home here now and glad to hear that you're enjoying the beautiful landscape and wildlife.
Hi John, only just caught up with this wonderful clip; absolutely fantastic footage and sound, also full of facts and extra information. So nice to see all the youngsters too especially on the springy bridge ! I remember our visit well with Ann and Jeremy and then bumping into you for first time at Goldcliff !
Hi Hazel, like you only just catching up. Thanks for your kindness, hope everything is going well. Got a bit despondent with the RSPB Newport Wetlands site as I was the only one posting so it wasn't really building a community. I wish the moderators had responded to complaints about the change of software as the current interface put a lot of the older folks off. They really need something as simple as Facebook to make it popular again.
It's a shame the rspb site isn't more user friendly and supportive of efforts folk put in to the community; a lot of folk are put off by the poor software and agree they need to make it more user-friendly so more people will be encouraged to post and add to threads. Each year I come off the forum for two or three months as it is sometimes a hard slog and too much effort required for uploading ! I love your threads/vids John so keep adding when you feel like it :)
+HAZY2525 Thanks Hazel. I think it's OK if you're IT savvy like you or I, but as you say it's not helpful for some of the folks who don't generally post. A box for writing, a photo icon to add a photo and a video icon to link to a video - simples! .the problem is whereas the original software was custom made this interface is generic and dare I say it, cheaper? Hope you're keeping well, will definitely get back to posting on the RSPB - would hate to lose touch with you guys.
The biggest problem we've had is trying to get the mods (or rather tech support) to change the default for photo upload to "Enhanced" which displays photos full size instead of thumbnail size via current default setting; most of us have tried hard but in vain to get it changed as it always falls on deaf ears ! I agree, the generic software isn't brilliant :(
I'll be back on the forum in a couple of weeks or so and look forward to catching up with you again. All good here and hope you are keeping well too John .
+HAZY2525 Thanks Hazel, I've got a dodgy foot at the moment, which hampers walking and causes backache as well; I can still manage a couple of miles, so not completely crocked and getting a bit of orthotic support soon which will help!
Delightful JL, an excellent video representing all to look for in identifying these beautiful little birds ... should I be so lucky!!
Thanks Wendy, I really hope you get to see some soon!
Such a delightful video! Thank you John!
Thank you Joan, so grateful you took the time to write!🙏
Such a round fella.
Elie They are! Thanks for your comment.
Thank you for your detailed video. You had a lot work done ❤️
Thank you Zhanna. Very kind of you to let me know it was appreciated. ❤️
This is my new favourite bird
Quinn Smith-Cameron I can really understand why, they are my favourite too!
I love this video! It's so calming to watch, and I learned about the birds a bit more, thanks!
+Commandurr14 Thank you so much for taking the time to comment, really appreciated and of course really happy to hear your positive remarks. I was lucky enough to film some more of these birds yesterday, when conditions were almost exactly the same, so I've got another set of nice views to edit into a video. I'll be posting it in the New Year! 😊
Ah I can't wait! I'll turn on notifications so I don't miss it!
+Commandurr14 👍
+Commandurr14 Hi, have you seen my latest video, I actually thought you were commenting on this one when I said conditions were the same! th-cam.com/video/MXHng5jA1P4/w-d-xo.html The new one has got similar, but in some ways nicer footage.
Thanks for uploading - I can listen out for these little fellas on my local patch reedbed now!
Thank you, hope you do hear that ‘ping’ and manage to see some, they’re one of my favourite birds, such interesting behaviour. When you hear the ping wait and they will usually work their way up the reeds and call from the top before flying off.
Lovely images. Just been down to Westhay (Somerset) in hope of a sighting but none whilst we were there...so this is good to watch! Thanks
+Peter Annear Thank you Peter l, so happy you enjoyed it. It can be frustrating trying to find them. They only exist where the reed beds are extensive and of course this means they have acres in which to hide. I’m fortunate in that the Wetlands are only 20 minutes away so that pushes the probability of seeing one in my favour.
Beautiful video. Thank you for sharing. :o)
Thank you so much EarthsAngels. Great to know it’s being appreciated!
Thank you for this wonderful video.
+Caroline Harvey Thank you Caroline, it’s really encouraging to know that it’s been appreciated. There is another video of them feeding in the Winter that you might like, I was amazed to see them feeding with frost on the reeds! th-cam.com/video/MXHng5jA1P4/w-d-xo.html
Great video, thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much Yuliya, very kind of you to comment!
Great video thank you!
Thank you Giselle, great to know you enjoyed it.
I love the white-throated, otherwise orange-golden colouring of the adult female at 1:05 (I'm assuming, lacking the cried-out mascara-stain black markings the I've heard ironically id the male of the species). The either white or black "wing highlights" on them all are also pretty. A nicely designed bird, lol!
They are certainly a lovely bird. I was quite surprised to see that the ‘moustache’ of the male was actually composed of separate feathers and not just a variation of colour in the plumage.
I've never seen these things, but they are gorgeous, little blighters
: D
(mwah goes my kissy lips)
They are one of my favourite birds, so beautiful and full of character!
Dep qua ! Nhung chu chim nho xinh dep , va nhung canh dong cung dep nua ! 😊
Tôi yêu con chim này, rất dễ thương và xinh đẹp! Cảm ơn Hàng Mai!
Very helpful!
+Velouria Lemur Thank you Velouria! It's great to get feedback! 😊
Hope it helped!
These are also known as the roundest bird
Thanks, I’ve never heard that!
@@johnluk just pop the phrase into google and see :)
😅Thanks! I hadn’t seen that. They’ve never struck me as being round but from that angle it really is!
Burung unik ada kumisnya.. so Funny
Terima kasih Pati, Anda benar! Mereka adalah burung yang sangat unik dan indah. Mereka dikenal sebagai 'Jenggot' tetapi seperti yang Anda katakan, mereka memiliki kumis, bukan janggut!
So pretty
They are! One of my favourite birds, I’ve not seen so many this year probably because of freezing weather in the Spring! Thanks for your comment!
@@johnluk I sadly haven't seen any this year either it's been too cold for the cuties. And np
I’ve seen and videoed few and you’ve reminded me I really ought to get my skates on to do a little compilation. I don’t have a lot of material to choose from but they are so beautiful that I’m sure those who like seeing them will get something out of the video. 🐤
@@johnluk lol
I'm doing an art project on these birds
Sorry 'Mega Big Most' just checking my comments and it says I didn't reply to you, it looks like my comment is there but I replied to myself. Here's what I wrote: "Hope it helped!"
@@johnluk it's all good the project was very good
*ROUMD BOI*
Not quite sure what you mean but thanks for commenting!
It's not bird it's BORB
Aaryan U Thank you for enlightening me. I thought it must be an acronym but Googling came up with the Audubon definition which fits the Beardie perfectly. A very round, cute, bird.