One of the memories I hold most dear is of my Grandad showing me how to hand feed Chickadees in the mountains of Colorado when I was about 5 years old. Been so many years, but feels like yesterday.
Hei Espen, only recently I have discovered your blog and videos, and I'm absolutely amazed about the unique mix of entertainment and information sharing. I have just started my wildlife journey, and your videos are really very helpful. A special "Thank you" for this one - watched it over the weekend, immediately tried it out at the feeding station I'm visiting regularly. First attempt, after only 5 mins I had the first blue tit landing on my hand, looking into my eyes, then grabbing a nut and disappear. What a feeling :-)
An early start for you Espen, but the rewards you received and the look on your face as the birds came and fed from your hand was truly amazing, this is when you realise a bird has their trust in you. As always some great photography you have brought to us.....Thank you.
Hi Espen so now your Dr Dolittle lol that is seriously cool getting birds to feed from your hand. Love the red squirrel we only get the grey squirrels in my neck of the woods. Until next time take care and stay safe my friend.
Hi Espen, enjoyed the vlog. We have the same kind of set up here in a Kent woodland. We only get grey squirrels down here but they are equally fascinating to watch. Haven't had a coal tit since March sadly. Not managed to get anything feeding from the hand yet but the Great spotted woodpecker sits a few feet above my head telling me to clear off and is down before I can get back in the hide. Love it.
Oh wow that is amazing.....you just leave the feeders in a public forest/woodland so? Also, what is the food you are feeding them? It looks really big for normal bird food
Yes, this was unsalted peanuts meant for squirrels, but lots of small birds eat them :) and yes it's a nearby woodland, I live in quite a remote place :)
I want to buy a camera and lens each for bird photography. What do you suggest between Canon 7D Mark ii with Canon 400 mm and Nikon 500D with Nikor 200-500?
Hey Nsbhagwat, You should use bird food..... OK, joking aside. It looks like Espen is using peanuts, we I have been out I take along sunflower seed or mealworms. But it has been a while since I have.
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Dont know which made me smile more, the bird landing on your hand or just the shear joy on your face. Thanks Espen, made my day.
Glad you enjoyed it :)
Sunday morning: Espen hand-feeding wild birds and a look of joy on his face. It's going to be a good day.
I was going to comment but Yours is perfect 👍🏼
You're the bird whisperer! Great video buddy!
😅 Thanks Stefano!
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Fantastic! Thank you Espen.
Cheers Tim!
That was great! Like others have mentioned your smile is infectious, Thank You for sharing!
One of the memories I hold most dear is of my Grandad showing me how to hand feed Chickadees in the mountains of Colorado when I was about 5 years old. Been so many years, but feels like yesterday.
Nice :)
Hei Espen, only recently I have discovered your blog and videos, and I'm absolutely amazed about the unique mix of entertainment and information sharing. I have just started my wildlife journey, and your videos are really very helpful. A special "Thank you" for this one - watched it over the weekend, immediately tried it out at the feeding station I'm visiting regularly. First attempt, after only 5 mins I had the first blue tit landing on my hand, looking into my eyes, then grabbing a nut and disappear. What a feeling :-)
Hei Karsten! That’s awesome that you had success with it 👍😃 best of luck on your wildlife photography journey!
Your smiles are infectious. They make me smile too. Thank you Espen.
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Great episode Espen. The look of joy on your face was priceless. 👍
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An early start for you Espen, but the rewards you received and the look on your face as the birds came and fed from your hand was truly amazing, this is when you realise a bird has their trust in you. As always some great photography you have brought to us.....Thank you.
Thank you John :)
Another cracking video Espen. Early mornings are just the best. Robin
Really enjoyed your video,lovely to see how chuffed you are when the squirrel appears! Have never managed to hand feed myself,maybe one day.
I can’t wait till I can do those sorts of activities before work and my day off. 🤙😎👊🙏
Espen, that is awesome! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Narin :)
I love your smile 😊
Simply wonderful
Great pics of the Red Squirrel and the hand feeding was a big bonus of the birds. Thanks for the video’s Espen
Glad you enjoyed it
Respect for your patience and perseverence👍
The woods look fantastic. Such a wonderful place to enjoy.
Absolutely, thanks Pauline :)
Fantastic. No wonder you looked so happy with the coal tot feeding from your hand
Wow Amazing my dear friend 👍 great moment
Thanks Asif :)
Hi Espen so now your Dr Dolittle lol that is seriously cool getting birds to feed from your hand. Love the red squirrel we only get the grey squirrels in my neck of the woods. Until next time take care and stay safe my friend.
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Wonderfull well done Espen
Many thanks :)
Hi Espen, enjoyed the vlog. We have the same kind of set up here in a Kent woodland. We only get grey squirrels down here but they are equally fascinating to watch. Haven't had a coal tit since March sadly. Not managed to get anything feeding from the hand yet but the Great spotted woodpecker sits a few feet above my head telling me to clear off and is down before I can get back in the hide. Love it.
Very cool!
Magical! Really enjoying your content Espen.
Glad you enjoy it, thank you :)
feeding the birds wow
Made my day 🥰
Really enjoy your videos, good job! They are very inspiring, when I watch them I just want to go out and take some photos :) keep it up 👍
Awesome to hear :)
wonderful ,thanks a lot!
I am determined to get the nuthatches one my area to trust me enough to do this! You’ve given me hope Thankyou
Cool! Good luck :)
great video Espen
Thanks Rudy!
Awesome! quite good with horses but haven't tried hand feeding birds yet! Love the red squirrels only grey around here !
Nice one Espen.
Wow.
Amazing!
We had Sparrows on our feeder less than ten feet away this summer. That was a thrill, I can imagine what you felt with a bird on your hand.
Ha,! Very well done :)
great video
Thanks!
Espen the bird whisperer.
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👍Super 👍
Oh wow that is amazing.....you just leave the feeders in a public forest/woodland so? Also, what is the food you are feeding them? It looks really big for normal bird food
Yes, this was unsalted peanuts meant for squirrels, but lots of small birds eat them :) and yes it's a nearby woodland, I live in quite a remote place :)
@@EspenHelland lucky you. If I had to leave the feeders out in the woodland near me, they would be gone in a minute
I want to buy a camera and lens each for bird photography. What do you suggest between Canon 7D Mark ii with Canon 400 mm and Nikon 500D with Nikor 200-500?
Nikon 200 500 has a constant but dark 5.6 aperture, and it is very heavy for hand holding. I will recommend canon 100 400 L with 7Dm2.
I have a canon 90d and its awesome
I loved the 7Dii, never tried the Nikon D500, but I've heard it's very good
sorry, what are those seeds to eat? then how long ago did you put them there?
It was unsalted peanuts, had them up for a couple of weeks, but think they got used to them earlier then that.
@@EspenHelland
thanks, great
What is the recommended feed for these wild birds?
Feeding birds on your palm, nice experience.
Hey Nsbhagwat, You should use bird food..... OK, joking aside. It looks like Espen is using peanuts, we I have been out I take along sunflower seed or mealworms. But it has been a while since I have.
Yes, use good bird food. Peanuts were for the squirrels, but many birds eat them too :)
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