Backyard Birding - Setting up Hummingbird and Oriole feeders The Ovenbirder 2026-09-28 | Backyard Birding - Setting up Hummingbird and Oriole feeders
Finding the Five Northern Owls - Sax-Zim Bog, Minnesota The Ovenbirder 2025-08-31 | Join Curtis and Mike on an epic weekend search for the five northern owls at the infamous Sax-Zim Bog in Northern Minnesota. Winter 24/25 produced a decent invasion of northern owls, prompting the trip and a reasonable chance at achieving the goal. What adventures will they have along the way? Will they find them all? Come along for the journey and find out! A special thanks to Sparky Stensaas for his assistance. To watch videos on his adventures at Sax-Zim and beyond click the link below. youtube.com/@SparkyStensaas?si=YHYPHRbnGN9u_ACuTo watch the story of Curtis and Mike finding their first Boreal Owl, click the link below:Birding Alaska with Curtis & Mike - Part 4: Denali Highway and Fairbanksyoutu.be/AjayJeGNXMU?si=-VcddE47dJYexJZvMusic by KitKatMusic from PixabayWinter Dayspixabay.com/music/beats-winter-days-13259Transition Music by Clavier Clavier from PixabayLate Night Ambient – Calm Instrumental Background Musicpixabay.com/music/ambient-late-night-ambient-calm-instrumental-background-music-371785
Bosque del Apache NWR - Birding New Mexico Part 2 - 50-50-50 Birding Challenge The Ovenbirder 2025-08-02 | In pursuit of completing my 50-50 50 birding challenge, I took a January trip to New Mexico. In Part 2, I travel to Bosque de Apache National Wildlife Refuge to see the huge flocks of wintering Sandhill Cranes and Snow Geese as well as attempt to add a few lifers along the way, including Chihuahuan Meadowlark, Sagebrush Sparrow, Crissal Thrasher and more. Will I see my target species? Will I get to 50 for New Mexico? Watch and find out!The 50-50-50 Birding ChallengeMy travel/birding bug has got me headed in the direction of some new adventures! My quest? To see 50 birds in all 50 states by the time I’m 50 years old (2027). I’ve got quite a head start but there’s still a lot of travel and birding yet to come. Watch and find out more about how this challenge was born and what my plans are to complete it!Watch more 50-50-50 videos by clicking on the playlist link below:50-50-50 Birding Challengeyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLDCkvWWe-z1LhwXVkRdOhZJnApF61vgjsFollow me on my blog as well:www.50-50-50birdingchallenge.blogspot.comIntro Music by Nick Valerson from PixabayMotivational Rock Music (You Can't Give Up)BrightestAvenueTheme Music by IdoBerg from PixabayMexicopixabay.com/music/beats-mexico-144621
Cibola National Forest - Birding New Mexico Part 1 - 50-50-50 Birding Challenge The Ovenbirder 2025-06-07 | In pursuit of completing my 50-50 50 birding challenge, I took a January trip to New Mexico. In Part 1 I endure the bitter cold to see Rosy-finches on Sandia Crest and pursue seeing a Northern Pygmy-owl, my last North American owl to see! Will I find them all? Will I get to 50? Watch and find out!The 50-50-50 Birding ChallengeMy travel/birding bug has got me headed in the direction of some new adventures! My quest? To see 50 birds in all 50 states by the time I’m 50 years old (2027). I’ve got quite a head start but there’s still a lot of travel and birding yet to come. Watch and find out more about how this challenge was born and what my plans are to complete it!Watch more 50-50-50 videos by clicking on the playlist link below:50-50-50 Birding Challengeyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLDCkvWWe-z1LhwXVkRdOhZJnApF61vgjsFollow me on my blog as well:www.50-50-50birdingchallenge.blogspot.comIntro Music by Nick Valerson from PixabayMotivational Rock Music (You Can't Give Up)BrightestAvenueMusic by Alex Guz from Pixabaypixabay.com/music/adventure-western-348708
Coastal Chenier Birding - Louisiana Birding Road Trip Part 6 - 50-50-50 Birding Challenge The Ovenbirder 2025-06-03 | In pursuit of completing my 50-50 50 birding challenge, I took a trip to Louisiana for the Yellow Rails and Rice Festival (YRARF). In Part 6 of the road trip video series, I go on a guided birding tour of coastal chenier habitat near Cameron, LA. Afterward, it’s time to head home but not before hitting Kentucky to finish off 50 birds for that state! Will i meet my goal? Watch and find out!The 50-50-50 Birding ChallengeMy travel/birding bug has got me headed in the direction of some new adventures! My quest? To see 50 birds in all 50 states by the time I’m 50 years old (2027). I’ve got quite a head start but there’s still a lot of travel and birding yet to come. Watch and find out more about how this challenge was born and what my plans are to complete it!Watch the other 50-50-50 videos here:The 50-50-50 Birding Challenge!youtu.be/7X5TX_6lEGMLouisiana Birding Road Trip: Part 1 - Finishing Off Kansasyoutu.be/PMGBJ1kFRww_qPart 2 - Hot Springs National Parkyoutu.be/mKvC_fClXRoPart 3 - Yellow Rails & Rice Harvestingyoutu.be/HNqs27rgCRgPart 4 - Black Rail Bandingyoutu.be/TZZXkgQFar0Part 5 - Lacassine NWRyoutu.be/bTXu6BZMFTYFollow me on my blog as well:www.50-50-50birdingchallenge.blogspot.comMore about the Yellow Rails and Rice Festivalyoutube.com/watch?v=TSNm62TS6AsIntro Music by Nick Valerson from PixabayMotivational Rock Music (You Can't Give Up)BrightestAvenueMusic by Viacheslav Starostin from Pixabaypixabay.com/music/rock-exciting-upbeat-background-music-338948 Music by Alana Jordan from Pixabaypixabay.com/music/folk-my-own-style-bluegrass-228388 pixabay.com/music/traditional-country-heartfelt-country-bluegrass-01-273380 Photo: Cape May Warbler, Jeanne StoddardPhoto: Western Sandpiper in winter, Pearsall, Peter/USFWS, Public Domain, fws.gov/media/western-sandpiper-winter
Lacassine NWR - Louisiana Birding Road Trip Part 5 - 50-50-50 Birding Challenge The Ovenbirder 2025-05-24 | In pursuit of completing my 50-50 50 birding challenge, I took a trip to Louisiana for the Yellow Rails and Rice Festival (YRARF). In Part 5 of the road trip video series, I spend a couple of rainy days exploring the expansive wetlands of Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge. What ID challenges would I find and what unusual and beautiful birds will I find along the way? Watch and find out!The 50-50-50 Birding ChallengeMy travel/birding bug has got me headed in the direction of some new adventures! My quest? To see 50 birds in all 50 states by the time I’m 50 years old (2027). I’ve got quite a head start but there’s still a lot of travel and birding yet to come. Watch and find out more about how this challenge was born and what my plans are to complete it!Watch the other 50-50-50 videos here:The 50-50-50 Birding Challenge!youtu.be/7X5TX_6lEGMLouisiana Birding Road Trip: Part 1 - Finishing Off Kansasyoutu.be/PMGBJ1kFRww?si=6oOOgWUcMzQT63_qPart 2 - Hot Springs National Parkyoutu.be/mKvC_fClXRoPart 3 - Yellow Rails & Rice Harvestingyoutu.be/HNqs27rgCRgPart 4 - Black Rail Bandingyoutu.be/TZZXkgQFar0Follow me on my blog as well:www.50-50-50birdingchallenge.blogspot.comMore about the Yellow Rails and Rice Festivalyoutube.com/watch?v=TSNm62TS6AsIntro Music by Nick Valerson from PixabayMotivational Rock Music (You Can't Give Up)BrightestAvenueMusic: Deep Blue SkyMusician: alanajordanpixabay.com/music/traditional-country-deep-blue-sky-284573Music: Sweet Louisiana Musician: alanajordanpixabay.com/music/acoustic-group-sweet-louisiana-299899
SORA the Explorer! Visiting a forest The Ovenbirder 2025-05-03 | On Tuesday, April 29, 2025 I ran into the real life SORA the Explorer at Hemlock Crossing County Park in Ottawa County, Michigan! Watch as she explores a pine forest, outside her normal wetland marsh home. What will she notice that’s different? Watch and see!This video is dedicated to my good friend Alex, the original "Sora the Explorer". 😆Music: A Curious Discovery by RomanSenykMusic; Pixabay Content License
Black Rail Banding - Louisiana Birding Road Trip Part 4 - 50-50-50 Birding Challenge The Ovenbirder 2025-03-23 | In pursuit of completing my 50-50 50 birding challenge, I took a trip to Louisiana for the Yellow Rails and Rice Festival (YRARF). In Part 4 of the road trip video series, I join a team of researchers on a nocturnal Black Rail banding expedition. Would we successfully find Black Rails? What else might we see in our search? Watch and find out!The 50-50-50 Birding ChallengeMy travel/birding bug has got me headed in the direction of some new adventures! My quest? To see 50 birds in all 50 states by the time I’m 50 years old (2027). I’ve got quite a head start but there’s still a lot of travel and birding yet to come. Watch and find out more about how this challenge was born and what my plans are to complete it!Watch the other 50-50-50 videos here:The 50-50-50 Birding Challenge!youtu.be/7X5TX_6lEGMLouisiana Birding Road Trip:Part 1 - Finishing Off Kansasyoutu.be/PMGBJ1kFRww?si=6oOOgWUcMzQT63_qPart 2 - Hot Springs National Parkyoutu.be/mKvC_fClXRoPart 3 - Yellow Rails & Rice Harvestingyoutu.be/HNqs27rgCRgFollow me on my blog as well:www.50-50-50birdingchallenge.blogspot.comMore about the Yellow Rails and Rice Festivalyoutube.com/watch?v=TSNm62TS6AsIntro Music: Motivational Rock Music (You Can't Give Up)Musician: BrightestAvenue pixabay.com/music/rock-motivational-rock-music-you-canx27t-give-up-120949Music:Bayou cheifin bluesMusician: Highdrobests pixabay.com/music/beats-hip-hoprock-bayou-cheifin-blues-191536
Yellow Rails & Rice Harvesting - Louisiana Birding Road Trip Part 3 - 50-50-50 Birding Challenge The Ovenbirder 2025-03-17 | In pursuit of completing my 50-50 50 birding challenge, I took a trip to Louisiana for the Yellow Rails and Rice Festival (YRARF). In Part 3 of the road trip video series, I join other YRARF participants to searching for Yellow Rails in the rice fields during harvest. This unique eco-tourism event is a collaborative effort between local rice farmers and birding enthusiasts. Would I find success in seeing a bird I had only ever heard before? Watch and find out!The 50-50-50 Birding ChallengeMy travel/birding bug has got me headed in the direction of some new adventures! My quest? To see 50 birds in all 50 states by the time I’m 50 years old (2027). I’ve got quite a head start but there’s still a lot of travel and birding yet to come. Watch and find out more about how this challenge was born and what my plans are to complete it!Watch the other 50-50-50 videos here:The 50-50-50 Birding Challenge!youtu.be/7X5TX_6lEGMLouisiana Birding Road Trip: Part 1 - Finishing Off Kansas - 50-50-50 Birding Challengeyoutu.be/PMGBJ1kFRww?si=6oOOgWUcMzQT63_qLouisiana Birding Road Trip: Part 2 - Hot Springs National Park - 50-50-50 Birding Challengeyoutu.be/mKvC_fClXRoFollow me on my blog as well:www.50-50-50birdingchallenge.blogspot.comMore about the Yellow Rails and Rice Festivalyoutube.com/watch?v=TSNm62TS6AsIntro Music by Nick Valerson from PixabayMotivational Rock Music (You Can't Give Up)BrightestAvenueMusic: Louisiana MorningMusician: Wooster27 pixabay.com/music/acoustic-group-louisiana-morning-206112
Hot Springs National Park, AR- Louisiana Birding Road Trip Part 2 - 50-50-50 Birding Challenge The Ovenbirder 2024-11-10 | In pursuit of completing my 50-50 50 birding challenge, I took a trip to Louisiana for the Yellow Rails and Rice Birding Festival. On the way I needed to complete Arkansas (17 more) and also wanted to visit Hot Springs National Park. Would I find success there? What is Hot Springs National Park all about? Watch and find out!The 50-50-50 Birding ChallengeMy travel/birding bug has got me headed in the direction of some new adventures! My quest? To see 50 birds in all 50 states by the time I’m 50 years old (2027). I’ve got quite a head start but there’s still a lot of travel and birding yet to come. Watch and find out more about how this challenge was born and what my plans are to complete it!Watch the other 50-50-50 videos here:The 50-50-50 Birding Challenge!youtu.be/7X5TX_6lEGMLouisiana Birding Road Trip: Part 1 - Finishing Off Kansas - 50-50-50 Birding Challengeyoutu.be/PMGBJ1kFRww?si=6oOOgWUcMzQT63_qFollow me on my blog as well:www.50-50-50birdingchallenge.blogspot.comIntro Music by Nick Valerson from PixabayMotivational Rock Music (You Can't Give Up)BrightestAvenueOtter scene Music: FeelMusician: LiQWYD
Finishing Off Kansas - Louisiana Birding Road Trip Part 1 - 50-50-50 Birding Challenge The Ovenbirder 2024-11-01 | In pursuit of completing my 50-50 50 birding challenge, I took a trip to Louisiana for the Yellow Rails and Rice Birding Festival. On the way I needed to complete Kansas by adding 30 more species to my list of 20 for that state. I found Neosho wildlife management area to visit and help me meet that goal. Would my choice lead to success? Watch and find out!The 50-50-50 Birding ChallengeMy travel/birding bug has got me headed in the direction of some new adventures! My quest? To see 50 birds in all 50 states by the time I’m 50 years old (2027). I’ve got quite a head start but there’s still a lot of travel and birding yet to come. Watch and find out more about how this challenge was born and what my plans are to complete it!Watch the Intro Video here:The 50-50-50 Birding Challenge!youtu.be/7X5TX_6lEGMFollow me on my blog as well:www.50-50-50birdingchallenge.blogspot.comIntro Music by Nick Valerson from PixabayMotivational Rock Music (You Can't Give Up)Musician: BrightestAvenueSunset Music: AwakenMusician: Onoychenko
The 50-50-50 Birding Challenge! The Ovenbirder 2024-10-20 | My travel/birding bug has got me headed in the direction of some new adventures! My quest? To see 50 birds in all 50 states by the time I’m 50 years old (2027). I’ve got quite a head start but there’s still a lot of travel and birding yet to come. Watch and find out more about how this challenge was born and what my plans are to complete it!Follow me on my blog as well:www.50-50-50birdingchallenge.blogspot.com
Birding Alaska with Curtis & Mike - Part 5: Denali National Park The Ovenbirder 2023-10-21 | Birding Alaska with Curtis & Mike - Part 5: Denali National Park On the final leg of their epic birding trip to Alaska, Curtis & Mike visit Denali National Park, not only for the birds but for all the wildlife and beautiful scenery that awaits. What wildlife will they see? Will they get a peak at the 20,000 foot peak of Denali? Watch to come along for the adventure and find out!To watch all the Birding Alaska with Curtis & Mike videos, visit: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDCkvWWe-z1IW9pEXw9pr7msfc2zhqu64 To watch “Birding Story: Ptarmigan Again?” video: youtu.be/j1yH_j4JtWQeBird Trip Reportebird.org/tripreport/29461
Days 13 & 14 - Monuments, Badlands & Heading Home The Ovenbirder 2023-09-02 | Days 13 & 14 - Monuments, Badlands & Heading HomeOn the final days of my North Dakota Birding Road Trip I start "heading" home to Michigan. But on the way I stop to tour the Crazy Horse and Mount Rushmore Monuments and tour through Badlands National Park among other things. And it wouldn't be a road trip with out some stops on the way home afterward either! What additional experiences and birds will I encounter? And what's a crane got to do with it? Watch and see!You can see more videos of where my adventures and records of the of birds I saw by checking my the links below:North Dakota Birding Road Trip Video Playlistyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLDCkvWWe-z1KVmVty9CEP33W5C9R2-z9R&si=coZjBYdFsu6yb7ObeBird Trip Reportebird.org/tripreport/138341
Days 11 & 12 - Birding the Black Hills - North Dakota Birding Road Trip The Ovenbirder 2023-07-22 | On days 11 & 12 of my North Dakota Birding Road Trip I go birding in Black Hills of South Daktota. The Black Hills are an island of mountains amongst a sea of grasslands. This dramatic change in scenery results in a change of the birdlife as well. What new birds will I pursue and encounter? Along the way I slow down and spend some time with my favorite bird of western North America, the American Dipper! Watch and see! BONUS VIDEO!American Dipper Forages in a Waterfall - Peaceful, Relaxing, Piano Music Ambiance youtu.be/ooUwICSFzDYAerial Maps by Google Earth.Make sure to subscribe and click the notifications bell to see my videos when they come out. My channel: youtube.com/@Ovenbirder Watch more videos from the trip here! North Dakota Birding Road Trip Playlist youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDCkvWWe-z1KVmVty9CEP33W5C9R2-z9R eBird Trip Report: ebird.org/tripreport/138341
American Dipper Forages in a Waterfall - Peaceful Relaxing Piano Music Ambiance The Ovenbirder 2023-07-20 | Be entranced and melt into the present moment as you relax to calm piano music, the gentle sounds of a waterfall and the delightful antics of the American Dipper as it forages among the rocks in the surging stream.Music Royalty-free via Pixabay1. Awaken (136824) by Onoychenkomusic2. Waterfalls by (110858) Music_For_Videos3. Peaceful Garden - Healing Light Piano for meditation, zen, landscapes (112199) by HarumachiMusicMake sure to subscribe and click the notifications bell to see my videos when they come out.My channel:youtube.com/@OvenbirderThis video was made from footage taken during my North Dakota Birding Road Trip (June/July, 2023). Watch more videos from the trip here!North Dakota Birding Road Trip Playlistyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLDCkvWWe-z1KVmVty9CEP33W5C9R2-z9ReBird Trip Report:ebird.org/tripreport/138341
Day 10 - Dakota Double-Dip - North Dakota Birding Road Trip The Ovenbirder 2023-07-18 | On day 10 of my North Dakota Birding Road Trip I head south toward the Black Hills. But I take the back roads in search of birds! In particular I’m looking for Long-billed Curlew and Greater Sage Grouse. Will I find or dip on my target birds? What obstacles do I cross paths with? What other birds, wildlife and unique geographic features will I find along the way? Watch and see!Make sure to subscribe and click the notifications bell to see my videos when they come out.My channel:youtube.com/@OvenbirderWatch more videos from the trip here!North Dakota Birding Road Trip Playlistyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLDCkvWWe-z1KVmVty9CEP33W5C9R2-z9ReBird Trip Report:ebird.org/tripreport/138341
Follow Along on the Adventure! #northdakota #birding #roadtrip #nature #wildlife #bird #dakotas The Ovenbirder 2023-07-17 | Watch more videos from this trip here!North Dakota Birding Road Trip Playlistyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLDCkvWWe-z1KVmVty9CEP33W5C9R2-z9RMake sure to subscribe and click the notifications bell to see my videos when they come out.My channel:youtube.com/@Ovenbirder eBird Trip Report:ebird.org/tripreport/138341
Day 9 - Theodore Roosevelt National Park (South Unit) - North Dakota Birding Road Trip The Ovenbirder 2023-07-17 | On day 9 of my North Dakota Birding Road Trip I tour the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. From wildlife of both furred and feathered kind, human encounters with people from back home to beautiful scenery, this is a good example of a traditional vehicle tour in a National Park. What birds and wildlife will I cross paths with? How close to home is my human encounter? Watch and see! Make sure to subscribe and click the notifications bell to see my videos when they come out.My channel:youtube.com/@OvenbirderWatch more videos from the trip here!North Dakota Birding Road Trip Playlistyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLDCkvWWe-z1KVmVty9CEP33W5C9R2-z9ReBird Trip Report:ebird.org/tripreport/138341
Day 8 - Theodore Roosevelt National Park (North Unit) - North Dakota Birding Road Trip The Ovenbirder 2023-07-09 | On day 8 of my North Dakota Birding Road Trip I take a long hike at the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. How will I cope with the blazing sun, rugged terrain, running out of water, heat exhaustion and a bison blockade? What birds do I encounter along the way? And what special end-of-day treat am I in for? Watch and see! Make sure to subscribe and click the notifications bell to see my videos when they come out.My channel:youtube.com/@OvenbirderWatch more videos from the trip here!North Dakota Birding Road Trip Playlistyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLDCkvWWe-z1KVmVty9CEP33W5C9R2-z9ReBird Trip Report:ebird.org/tripreport/138341
Day 7 - Montana Morning - North Dakota Birding Road Trip The Ovenbirder 2023-07-08 | On day 7 of my North Dakota Birding Road Trip I head for Theodore Roosevelt National Park, via a stop in Montana! In my quest to see 50 birds in all 50 states, Montana was to close to not give it a try. I spend the morning a few miles over the border at Brush, Lake, State, Park, andParry Waterfowl Production Area. Will I hit 50? What birds and adventures will I have? Watch to find out!Make sure to subscribe and click the notifications bell to see my videos when they come out.My channel:youtube.com/@OvenbirderWatch more videos from the trip here!North Dakota Birding Road Trip Playlistyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLDCkvWWe-z1KVmVty9CEP33W5C9R2-z9ReBird Trip Report:ebird.org/tripreport/138341
Days 5 & 6 - Lostwood National Wildlife Refuge - North Dakota Birding Road Trip The Ovenbirder 2023-07-07 | Days 5 & 6 - Lostwood National Wildlife Refuge - North Dakota Birding Road TripOn day 5 & 6 of my North Dakota Birding Road Trip I go birding at Lostwood National Wildlife Refuge. This is one of the main stops I had intended on this trip and was my best chance to see Chestnut-collard Longspur, Baird’s Sparrow, Spragues pipit. Along with there would be many other grasslands birds and a scenic look into our past, as this refuge is representative of the prairie pothole grasslands the way they were historically.Will I see my targeted birds what other birds will cross my path? And learn the routines of ND camping culture! Whether or not I get my target birds, the scenery is sensational! Come along, and join my adventure!For more on Lostwood NWR visit:fws.gov/refuge/lostwoodMake sure to subscribe and click the notifications bell to see my videos when they come out.My channel:youtube.com/@OvenbirderWatch more videos from the trip here!North Dakota Birding Road Trip Playlistyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLDCkvWWe-z1KVmVty9CEP33W5C9R2-z9ReBird Trip Report:ebird.org/tripreport/138341
American Dipper #northdakota #birding #roadtrip #americandipper #blackhills #southdakota The Ovenbirder 2023-07-05 | American Dipper #northdakota #birding #roadtrip #americandipper #blackhills #southdakotaMake sure to subscribe and click the notifications bell to see my videos when they come out.My channel:youtube.com/@OvenbirderWatch more videos from this trip here!North Dakota Birding Road Trip Playlistyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLDCkvWWe-z1KVmVty9CEP33W5C9R2-z9R eBird Trip Report:ebird.org/tripreport/138341
Dakota Double-Dip #northdakota #birding #roadtrip #doubledip #icecream #dq The Ovenbirder 2023-07-05 | Dakota Double-Dip #northdakota #birding #roadtrip #doubledip #icecream #dqMake sure to subscribe and click the notifications bell to see my videos when they come out.My channel:youtube.com/@OvenbirderWatch more videos from this trip here!North Dakota Birding Road Trip Playlistyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLDCkvWWe-z1KVmVty9CEP33W5C9R2-z9R eBird Trip Report:ebird.org/tripreport/138341
Theodore Roosevelt NP - UPDATE - #northdakota #birding #roadtrip #theodoreroosevelt #nationalpark The Ovenbirder 2023-07-02 | Theodore Roosevelt National Park - UPDATE - North Dakota Birding Road Trip 7/2/23#birding #roadtrip #northdakota #beautiful #scenic #birds #TheodorerooseveltnationalparkMake sure to subscribe and click the notifications bell to see my videos when they come out.My channel:youtube.com/@OvenbirderWatch more videos from this trip here!North Dakota Birding Road Trip Playlistyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLDCkvWWe-z1KVmVty9CEP33W5C9R2-z9R eBird Trip Report:ebird.org/tripreport/138341
A Birdy Morning in Montana #northdakota #birding #roadtrip #beautiful #birds #Montana #Avocet The Ovenbirder 2023-07-02 | A Birdy Morning in Montana #birding #roadtrip #northdakota #beautiful #scenic #birds #Montana #Avocet #phalaropeMake sure to subscribe and click the notifications bell to see my videos when they come out.My channel:youtube.com/@OvenbirderWatch more videos from this trip here!North Dakota Birding Road Trip Playlistyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLDCkvWWe-z1KVmVty9CEP33W5C9R2-z9R eBird Trip Report:ebird.org/tripreport/138341
Day 4 - Minnesota to North Dakota - North Dakota Birding Road Trip The Ovenbirder 2023-06-30 | On day 4 of my birding road trip adventure I continue my search for Great Gray Owl and Connecticut Warbler at Sax-zim Bog. Afterward I hit the road again, crossing into North Dakota for the first time! I make my way west on Highway 2 and with Lostwood NWR as my destination. What will my first ND birds be? What interesting things will I find along the way? Watch and find out.For more information on Sax-Zim Bog, visit http://saxzim.org/. The friends of Sax-Zim bog is a nonprofit land preservation organization that has preserved over 4000 acres of the bog.Make sure to subscribe and click the notifications bell to see my videos when they come out.My channel:youtube.com/@OvenbirderWatch more videos from the trip here!North Dakota Birding Road Trip Playlistyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLDCkvWWe-z1KVmVty9CEP33W5C9R2-z9ReBird Trip Report:ebird.org/tripreport/138341
Lostwood NWR Beauty & Birds #lostwood #birding #roadtrip #northdakota #beautiful #scenic #birds The Ovenbirder 2023-06-30 | Lostwood NWR Beauty & Birds #lostwood #birding #roadtrip #northdakota #beautiful #scenic #birdsMake sure to subscribe and click the notifications bell to see my videos when they come out.My channel:youtube.com/@OvenbirderWatch more videos from this trip here!North Dakota Birding Road Trip Playlistyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLDCkvWWe-z1KVmVty9CEP33W5C9R2-z9R eBird Trip Report:ebird.org/tripreport/138341
Day 3 - Sax-Zim Bog - North Dakota Birding Road Trip The Ovenbirder 2023-06-29 | On day 3 of my birding road trip adventure I spend the day at Sax-zim Bog in Minnesota looking for boreal birds. Will I encounter a great gray owl? Black back woodpecker? Get an up-close look at the Bog and see what other birds (or people) cross my path.For more information on Sax-Zim Bog, visit http://saxzim.org/. The friends of Sax-Zim bog is a nonprofit land preservation organization that has preserved over 4000 acres of the bog.Emma K Outdoorsyoutube.com/@emmakoutdoorsMake sure to subscribe and click the notifications bell to see my videos when they come out.My channel:youtube.com/@OvenbirderWatch more videos from the trip here!North Dakota Birding Road Trip Playlistyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLDCkvWWe-z1KVmVty9CEP33W5C9R2-z9ReBird Trip Report:ebird.org/tripreport/138341
North Dakota…Legendary! #northdakota #birding #roadtrip #sunset #prairie #callingoutyourname The Ovenbirder 2023-06-28 | North Dakota…Legendary! #northdakota #birding #roadtrip #sunset #prairie #callingoutyournameMake sure to subscribe and click the notifications bell to see my videos when they come out.My channel:youtube.com/@OvenbirderWatch more videos from this trip here!North Dakota Birding Road Trip Playlistyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLDCkvWWe-z1KVmVty9CEP33W5C9R2-z9R eBird Trip Report:ebird.org/tripreport/138341
Day 2 - Western U.P. & Wisconsin - North Dakota Birding Road Trip The Ovenbirder 2023-06-27 | On Day 2 of this birding road trip I continue west along Hwy 2, in the western U.P. and into Wisconsin. Many adventures await, including waterfalls, birding “random roads”, a tire repair and thunderstorms. I drive through Menominee, Dickinson, Iron and Gogebic counties and attempt to get 25 species in each (and eventually in all 83 counties in Michigan). Then I tackle Wisconsin for 50 species, a goal I have for all 50 states. I end the day arriving at Sax-Zim Bog in Minnesota. Come along on the adventure and see what birds cross my path!Make sure to subscribe and click the notifications bell to see my videos when they come out.My channel:youtube.com/@OvenbirderWatch more videos from the trip here!North Dakota Birding Road Trip Playlistyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLDCkvWWe-z1KVmVty9CEP33W5C9R2-z9ReBird Trip Report:ebird.org/tripreport/138341
Woodpecker Assist by Emma K Outdoors #northdakota #birding #roadtrip #assist #emmakoutdoors The Ovenbirder 2023-06-27 | Emma K Outdoors Woodpecker Assist! #northdakota #birding #roadtrip #emmakoutdoorsCheck out @emmakoutdoors on YouTube!youtube.com/@emmakoutdoorsMake sure to subscribe and click the notifications bell to see my videos when they come out.My channel:youtube.com/@OvenbirderWatch more videos from this trip here!North Dakota Birding Road Trip Playlistyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLDCkvWWe-z1KVmVty9CEP33W5C9R2-z9R eBird Trip Report:ebird.org/tripreport/138341
Camp at a HOCKEY RINK? #northdakota #birding #roadtrip #camping #hockeyrink The Ovenbirder 2023-06-26 | Camp at a HOCKEY RINK? #NDbirdingroadtrip #ovenbirder98 #camping #hockeyrinkMake sure to subscribe and click the notifications bell to see my videos when they come out.My channel:youtube.com/@OvenbirderWatch more videos from this trip here!North Dakota Birding Road Trip Playlistyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLDCkvWWe-z1KVmVty9CEP33W5C9R2-z9R eBird Trip Report:ebird.org/tripreport/138341
Harlequin Duck “wannabes” at beautiful Bond Falls #northdakota #birding #roadtrip #waterfall The Ovenbirder 2023-06-25 | Harlequin Duck “wannabes” at beautiful Bond Falls. #ndbitdingroadtrip #ovenbirder98Make sure to subscribe and click the notifications bell to see my videos when they come out.My channel:youtube.com/@OvenbirderWatch more videos from this trip here!North Dakota Birding Road Trip Playlistyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLDCkvWWe-z1KVmVty9CEP33W5C9R2-z9R eBird Trip Report:ebird.org/tripreport/138341
Day 1 - Home to Escanaba, MI - North Dakota Birding Road Trip The Ovenbirder 2023-06-25 | On Day 1 of this birding road trip I drive from home to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, across the Mackinac bridge, and attempt to get 25 species each for Schoolcraft and Delta Counties. I am attempting to get 25 species in all 83 counties of Michigan. Come along on the adventure and see what birds cross my path!Make sure to subscribe and click the notifications bell to see my videos when they come out.My channel:youtube.com/@OvenbirderWatch more videos from the trip here!North Dakota Birding Road Trip Playlistyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLDCkvWWe-z1KVmVty9CEP33W5C9R2-z9ReBird Trip Report:ebird.org/tripreport/138341
Whip-poor-will Payback! #northdakota #birding #roadtrip #payback #whip-poor-will The Ovenbirder 2023-06-25 | Good Job Whip-poor-will! #payback #ndbirdingroadtrip #ovenbirder98Make sure to subscribe and click the notifications bell to see my videos when they come out.My channel:youtube.com/@OvenbirderWatch more videos from this trip here!North Dakota Birding Road Trip Playlistyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLDCkvWWe-z1KVmVty9CEP33W5C9R2-z9R eBird Trip Report:ebird.org/tripreport/138341
Camp for the Night 6/24/23 - North Dakota Birding Road Trip #northdakota #birding #roadtrip #camping The Ovenbirder 2023-06-25 | Camp for the Night 6/24/23 - North Dakota Birding Road Trip! #ndbirdingroadtrip #ovenbirder98Make sure to subscribe and click the notifications bell to see my videos when they come out.My channel:youtube.com/@OvenbirderWatch more videos from this trip here!North Dakota Birding Road Trip Playlistyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLDCkvWWe-z1KVmVty9CEP33W5C9R2-z9R eBird Trip Report:ebird.org/tripreport/138341
On the road again! North Dakota Birding Road Trip! #northdakota #birding #roadtrip #ontheroad The Ovenbirder 2023-06-24 | On the road again! I’m starting my North Dakota Birding Road Trip! #ndbirdingroadtrip #ovenbirder98Make sure to subscribe and click the notifications bell to see my videos when they come out.My channel:youtube.com/@OvenbirderWatch more videos from this trip here!North Dakota Birding Road Trip Playlistyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLDCkvWWe-z1KVmVty9CEP33W5C9R2-z9R eBird Trip Report:ebird.org/tripreport/138341
North Dakota Birding Road Trip - Follow Along! The Ovenbirder 2023-06-17 | Birding Road Trip Adventure to North Dakota!On Saturday, June 24th, I plan to leave and head north to the upper peninsula and take Highway 2 west all the way to western North Dakota. North Dakota is one of two states I have never visited, and I’ve always wanted to go birding in the grasslands. I plan to visit, lost Wood, national wildlife refuge, and Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Target lifers include Chestnut-collared Longspur, and Baird’s Sparrow along with possible Sage Grouse and if I venture into Wyoming, maybe a Mountain Plover. Of course, there are many other interesting birds along the way that are not life for us for me, but our ones I still want to see, including Long-billed Curlew!In my travels, I plan to stop in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and at Sax-Zim bog north of Duluth, Minnesota. On the way back, I plan to stop at the Black Hills of South Dakota.North Dakota Birding Road Trip Playlistyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLDCkvWWe-z1KVmVty9CEP33W5C9R2-z9ReBird Trip Report:ebird.org/tripreport/138341 Articles about birding in North Dakota:audubon.org/news/birding-north-dakota ndtourism.com/birding
Birding Alaska with Curtis & Mike - Part 4: Denali Highway and Fairbanks The Ovenbirder 2023-02-11 | Birding Alaska with Curtis & Mike - Part 4: Denali Highway and FairbanksNow a week into their trip, Curtis & Mike make their way to explore the wild and remote Denali Highway before heading north to Fairbanks with a lead on searching for an elusive Alaskan owl. Their efforts pay off in majorly epic ways on this stretch of the trip. Just how so? Watch to join the adventure! To watch all the Birding Alaska with Curtis & Mike videos, visit: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDCkvWWe-z1IW9pEXw9pr7msfc2zhqu64 To watch a video with more about the search for Ptarmigan, visit: youtu.be/j1yH_j4JtWQ Long-tailed Jaeger photo by Alan D. Wilson Creative Commons License - www.naturespicsonline.com Whimbrel photo by pevank01 Pixabay free use license Northern Wheatear photo by EmileKerss Pixabay free use license
Birding Alaska with Curtis & Mike- Part 3: Side Trips from Camp The Ovenbirder 2022-12-17 | After 3 days exploring the Kenai Peninsula, Curtis & Mike make their way to Eagle Crest Alaska Missions Camp to volunteer for a few days. During their stay at camp they made time to take excursions to search for ptarmigan at Chugach State Park & Hatcher's Pass and owls along the Glenn Highway. Join the search and see what other avian (and mammalian) creatures they find along the way.Birding Story: Ptarmigan Again?youtu.be/j1yH_j4JtWQFor Part 1 & 2 visit the Birding Alaska with Curtis & Mike playlist here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDCkvWWe-z1IW9pEXw9pr7msfc2zhqu64
Gobble Gobble! Happy Feasting! Happy Thanksgiving! The Ovenbirder 2022-11-24 | Happy Feasting this Thanksgiving! Gobble Gobble!
Ruffed Grouse Forages in the Snowfall - Winter Birding in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula The Ovenbirder 2022-11-19 | On a a trip in December 2021 I was treated to ruffed grouse foraging outside in a heavy snowfall, viewed through the window of my B&B! Watch them wade through the snow and pick buds off the plants as the snow falls all around.Subscribe and stay tuned for a future video series about “Winter Birding in Michigan”’s Upper Peninsula” which will include the whole story of all the birding I did. Here are a couple others:Northern Hawk Owl - U.P. Close Encounter!youtu.be/XnUTUH5rtMsPIGR PIG OUT! Pine Grosbeaks feast on crabapples in Michigan’s Upper Peninsulayoutu.be/y_SwqymRDYc
Evening Grosbeak 2022 Invasion! The Ovenbirder 2022-11-12 | Late October of 2022 saw a huge southerly invasion of Evening Grosbeaks here in Michigan and across the easternUnited States and Canada. Find out more about this charismatic, irruptive northerly finch and how you might attract it to your yard.For more information on Evening Grosbeaks:allaboutbirds.org/guide/Evening_Grosbeak/overviewebird.org/species/evegro
Birding Alaska with Curtis & Mike - Part 2: Seward & Kenai Fjords National Park The Ovenbirder 2022-09-18 | With the first 24 hours in Alaska under their belt with a trip to Homer, Curtis and Mike now venture to Seward where they visit a temperate rainforest, take a boat trip in search of whales, birds and more and then hike to see Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park. Come along and see what adventures they have and what birds they find along the way.For more Alaska videos click the link below!Birding Alaska with Curtis & MikePLAYLIST:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDCkvWWe-z1IW9pEXw9pr7msfc2zhqu64OFFICIAL TRAILER: youtu.be/eYG1CBJc_oY
Epic Limpkin Chase - Perilous Kayak Birding Journey! The Ovenbirder 2022-09-03 | When a first state record Limpkin shows up nearby on the Grand River in Spring Lake, Michigan, an EPIC bird chase ensues! Join Curtis on this journey to a “by boat only” birding location involving a sinking kayak, wrong turn with knee deep mud and a bird that likes to remain hidden in the marsh. Will the journey be worth all the perilous effort? Watch and find out!More about Limpkins:AllAboutBirds - allaboutbirds.org/guide/Limpkin/overvieweBird - ebird.org/species/limpkiBadgerland Birding Video - youtu.be/NM5wUK7xvAk
Northern Hawk Owl - U.P. Close Encounter! Winter Birding in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula The Ovenbirder 2022-08-20 | On December 29th, 2021 I was alerted to the presence of a Northern Hawk Owl just minutes from where I was staying on a birding trip to the eastern region of Michigan's eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan (U.P.). Watch as this beautiful owl lands UP close to give me an unforgettable show. Watch to the end to see it fly off into the sunset.Subscribe and stay tuned for a future video series about “Winter Birding in Michigan”’s Upper Peninsula” which will include the whole story of seeing the Hawk Owl!Here are a couple others:Ruffed Grouse Forages in the Snowfallyoutu.be/Ue_XC55hxMEPIGR PIG OUT! Pine Grosbeaks feast on crabapples in Michigan’s Upper Peninsulayoutu.be/y_SwqymRDYc
Birding Alaska with Curtis & Mike - Part 1: Homer-Bound The Ovenbirder 2022-07-23 | Birding Alaska with Curtis & Mike - Part 1: Homer-BoundUpon arrival to Alaska, Curtis & Mike dive right in to scratch the itch of experiencing the birds of Alaska. After a few quick stops to get some lifers and take in the sights, they drive down to Homer where they look for seabirds, shorebirds, eagles and more! Come along and see what they find along the way. Birding Alaska with Curtis & MikePLAYLIST:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDCkvWWe-z1IW9pEXw9pr7msfc2zhqu64OFFICIAL TRAILER: youtu.be/eYG1CBJc_oY
Birding Alaska with Curtis & Mike - OFFICIAL TRAILER! The Ovenbirder 2022-07-22 | Come along on the birding adventure of a lifetime! Join Curtis Dykstra and Mike Overway as they traverse the largest and most northern state in our union - Alaska! They’ll travel to the Kenai Peninsula in the south all the way to Fairbanks and Denali National Park in the interior, and everything in between. Their goal? To experience the wide variety of birds that call Alaska home! Along the way you'll experience the overwhelming beauty and unique wildlife of this northern wonderland. Several videos covering different portions of their trip will be released periodically in the near future. These videos are sure to make you want to drop what you're doing and plan your next trip...to ALASKA!
Oriole chick feeding time! Does it like jelly? You decide! The Ovenbirder 2022-07-09 | This male Baltimore Oriole attempts to feed its chick jelly from my feeder! Does it like it? You decide!
Great Horned Owl Nesting The Ovenbirder 2022-06-18 | Great Horned Owls are one of the earliest nesters in northern areas of North America, starting already in mid-winter! Find out why and more while watching owls in a nest in this informative, yet adorable video!For more information on Great Horned Owls:allaboutbirds.org/guide/Great_Horned_Owl/lifehistoryallaboutbirds.org/news/bird-cams-faq-great-horned-owl-nest
