Nesting Laysan Albatross Hawaii

Youtube - Laysan Albatross Courtship dance Kauai, Hawaii
http://youtu.be/2Ba02jzAD3k

We have a hatch 1st sighting of head out of shell was 4:23AM HST 1/31/15.
Chick named -- 5:09 HST 1/31/15 Chick is Niaulani. Niau=swiftly, silently; lani=exalted. Named by Hawaiian practitioner Sam Ohu Gon III. Welcome Niau!

This Laysan Albatross nest is in the yard of a private residence on the north shore of Kauai, near the town of Kilauea, Hawaii.
Watch the nest live in Hawaii time:
Laysan Albatross Nest Cam

Youtube -- Laysan Albatross - Malumalu talking to the chick. 30.01.2015. 15:32
http://youtu.be/OhmzojSMuuk

Youtube Glimpses of the hatchling coming out of the shell
http://youtu.be/NyPFYmlV1Kk

Cute baby chick photographs of Niau's first day can be seen on Twitter https://twitter.com/AlbatrossCam/media

Feb. 1, 2015 One day old Niau being tenderly preened by Mom
http://youtu.be/qfxeLZIhtNQ

Hawaiian Bird Life

Java Sparrows at the feeder in Hawaii
http://youtu.be/PVuq2NlHLYQ

Unique Birds of Hawaii
http://youtu.be/LI0hgUePEIQ

Native Hawaiian Birds and their calls
http://youtu.be/VaTwkJLSfp8

Hawai`i Forest Birds - `i`iwi
http://youtu.be/IsZBsOXlR3w

KAUAI: RED-CRESTED CARDINAL steals food...(June 5, 2014)
http://youtu.be/66RRaRvOcTw

Java Sparrows Hawaii Postcard by gramabarb

Bird Videos from Sweden

Starting a list of bird videos from Sweden that I will constantly be adding more information as I go along. (photographs are free public domain)

First I want you to come to Sweden with me and you will see and feel why I love this place so much. One of my most favourite day trips is boating through the many islands of the Stockholm Archipelago.
http://youtu.be/JZYl8t2ndh8

Yellowhammer bird

Excellent bird feeding station in Sweden
filmed by Alan Dalton
A selection of common winter birds at a Stockholm feeding station
Yellowhammers, Mealy Redpolls, Great Spotted Woodpeckers and Blackbirds.
http://youtu.be/Ksi_IvPCf8I

Hovering Rough Legged Buzzard
filmed by Alan Dalton
published Jan 14, 2015
http://youtu.be/g8IQE01Ls5w

Water Rail -- Råstasjön, Sweden
filmed by Alan Dalton
published Jan 5, 2015
http://youtu.be/9riw-b6q9qM

Argentatus Herring Gull
Argentatus Herring Gulls in December, shot in the Old Town in Stockholm City
filmed by Alan Dalton
Published Dec 22, 2014
http://youtu.be/64vAdGH3xSM

Blogbirder by Alan Dalton- Thank You!

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A very cute nesting Blue Tit family during 2014
http://youtu.be/HJOL7ufa4fY

Great Tit and Blue Tit 2014 in Sweden
http://youtu.be/wsDsbxi0u-s

Do You Expect to See Birds in Costa Rica?

Photo is fre public doman

If you expect to see wild free-flying birds in their natural habitat in Costa Rica then you had better hurry and book your flight.

Video gives a warning
http://youtu.be/fs_NSL4XMYM

Costa Rica Birding Arenal Observatory Lodge
http://youtu.be/MJImc1RoBVY

Hummingbirds at a feeder in Costa Rica
http://youtu.be/6wBsoJ90IYI

Toucans of Costa Rica
http://youtu.be/kwu3pQWagRk

Birding in the Arctic

Map is public domain

The question came up about bird life at the North Pole. What birds could we expect to add to our list if we went there?
The Canadian territory of Nunavut lies closest to the North Pole.We did a bird list search for Nunavut, Canada.
List of the Birds of Nunavat

Have you ever wished you could go on a scientific bird expedition? Now you can tag along with a team from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology to collect sound recordings in the Canadian High Arctic.
Canadian Arctic Expedition
http://youtu.be/D4Wn0zhxv1Q

The stunning Ivory Gull set the pace of excitement as we continued.

Rock Ptarmigan is the Nunavut,Official Bird
http://youtu.be/cf-onpvyPTo


Voices: Willow Ptarmigan
There are few birds whose vocalizations are as comical as those of the Willow Ptarmigan.
http://youtu.be/Ec-E3YdAR1U

Taking a look at terns 1: Common vs Arctic Tern
http://youtu.be/I5TtiYKO9aI

Arctic Tern Migration Google Earth Tour Video
Unbelievable!
http://youtu.be/bte7MCSBZvo

We want to thank all the producers of these amazing videos for making them available on youtube so a few dreams of seniors came true by enjoying a virtual adventure trip.

About 190 species gather from six continents and all 50 states to nest and rear their young.
A beautiful book for you and your friends.

Let's Go to Brazil, South America

We are going to visit the small city of Morretes, Parana State, Brazil.
http://youtu.be/EA-sNMzrv3c

Our favorite birdwatching site in South America where we can watch live Feeder Cams is:
Ornithos Birdwatching Brazil

Tangara desmaresti - Saira-lagarta - Brassy-breasted Tanager
This youtube video is published by Ornithos Live Cams
http://youtu.be/qevZBLyx5Rg

Panyptila cayennensis - Andorinhao-estofador - Lesser Swallow-tailed Swift
When you see this video you will understand why it is also called the Swift-upholsterer
This youtube video is published by Ornithos Live Cams
http://youtu.be/PqQisbBbEd0

Hemithraupis ruficapilla - Saíra-ferrugem / Rufous-headed Tanager Turn your sound on to hear it's song. This youtube video is published by Ornithos Live Cams. Thank you!
http://youtu.be/kxfjjV3vuPc

Brazilian Birds identified - sounds - video is only 14 minutes long
https://youtu.be/LK64C2FFBlg

Hummingbirds on Our Bucket List

With over 300 different species of hummingbirds it is hard to pick about 10 for our birdwatcher bucket list.
Let's take a look at what we want to see before we die.

Hummingbird Keepsake Ornament by gramabarb

When I saw the video of this cute little bird I had to list it as number one!
1. Bearded Helmetcrest Hummingbird.
http://youtu.be/K_A6Xsn5_ts

When you see the video of this stunning hummingbird you will definately want it on your bucket list.
2. Swallow-tailed Hummingbird
http://youtu.be/Rg2o3-_7iB0

You are not going to believe your eyes when you see this video. They are wearing white boots!
3. Booted Racquet Tail Hummingbird
http://youtu.be/OUTQQd7cACQ

It is easy to see which Hummingbird is called the
4. Sword Billed Hummingbird
http://youtu.be/cwfFpXFQC1o

South American Humming Beautiful Colorful Birds documentary (full documentary)
https://youtu.be/d1esl_q_ErQ

Bonus:
You can also buy it on DVD as a gift