THOUSANDS of Shorebirds | Bird Photography in New Brunswick
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I share a wrap of a little trip we took to New Brunswick to photograph birds. We went birding along the Bay of Fundy, Grand Manan Island, and White Head Island. Beautiful locations to catch the beginning of shorebird migration in Eastern Canada. Hope you enjoy the video, Happy Birding! I'd like to thank Emily for helping me film and joining me on the trip!
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What camera do you use?
Hope you’re all well! I’ll be travelling again soon and should be doing some behind the scenes wildlife filmmaking videos with my buddies! Excited to share those with you all. Happy Birding!
Wow nice video, visited NB zoo last week from PEI, still waiting for my telephoto lens to arrive, seems it will be hard for me to do bird photography this year.
Looking forward to seeing you! Hope we can find some great content for you.
My favorite type of bird! They’re all so charming, and although sometimes difficult to identify, it’s so worth it
It’s always a good day when you upload!
So glad you're enjoying the videos! It means a lot 🙂
I am MAD jealous. Every time I’ve gone looking for shorebirds I’ve struck out. To witness what you experienced would be a dream come true.
Hope you can experience something similar soon! Not sure where you're located but it could still be going on
Great feast for eyes, thank you for sharing shore buddies.
Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching!
Beautiful video. Loved the Peregrine peeking in from the side 🤣
Absolutely beautiful! This makes me wanna go back to our local seafronts and marshes to see if the migrants are back. Watching all the way from from the Philippines!
That's awesome! If you make your way there, I hope you have some success!
I love your video From Philippines🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks 🙂
Magnifique mon ami ! On sent l’air saline dans ton vidéo! Bravo 🎥🎥🎥
Out of all my channels you are my favorite!
At 6:46, that picture with the red and green colors....awesome! :)
Thank you! I enjoyed those too. A nice surprise to have that plant bed there!
Stunning and beautifully composed photography… thanks so much for the video!
thanks for sharing i love seeing your beautiful pictures
Thanks for watching! Really glad you enjoy
Nice welcome back video...happy birding 😄
Thanks for watching! Happy birding!
Excellent video, We are excited waiting for shorebird's migration down here at Tierra del Fuego, Patagonia. Many Canadian birds arrive during our spring, like sandpipers, knots and plovers. I hope you can make it someday, I will be happy to show you around. Saludos
Thank you! My plan is to visit as many countries as I can, at some point or another. Patagonia would be wonderful! Hope you get the shorebirds coming down soon.
Watching fr the Philippines 🇵🇭👍
Excellent work..Thanks for sharing!
Wow 😯 i love your work man 👏,keep it up👍
Absolutely stunning! Thanks!
Beautiful footage and a fantastic experience. I love it. thanks for sharing.
Thank you for sharing this amazing experience! Salute from Atlantic Rainforest, Brazil
Thanks for watching! 🙂
Great capture of the immense flocks of shorebirds! The semipalmated plover stills are beautifully composed! Thanks for sharing! Like 👍
In 1975, my father was a forestry instructor in the area of the Bay of Fundy. The last time there, about 5 weeks, our whole family gathered there in a small village called Alma, a fantastic experience for me, who was then 11 years old and for the first time got to fly from Sweden all the way to Canada. An amazing nature, and not to mention the lobster fishing, absolutely incredible. 🦀🦞🦀🦞🦀🍤🍤
This is some great wildlife. Your 4K video compositions are awesome.
Another great watch, thanks for sharing your adventures. 👍🏻 From me. Enjoy the rest of your week and stay well.
Thanks for watching! Have a great week!
Amazing photos and great vlog as always... you show everything so different and that make it so much more interesting to watch... Cheers!!
Really glad you enjoyed it, thank you!
I have just started filming birds and I am learning so many things from your videos. Thank you so much for sharing these videos.
Patagonia hat 😊
It's good to see so many birds still migrating!
Yes! I would have loved to see them at the peak!
What an amazing location dear friend 💓
Glad you enjoyed it!
These are absolutely amazing to see and love the shots you have taken also 😊♥️♥️...
yay! finally a new video!
Thanks for watching!
@@StefanoIaniro Thank you for making great inspiring videos. Your videos changed my life. I am a landscape photographer who was feeling tired and not passionate anymore. But after watching your videos I found my new passion; photographing birds. I genuinely feel like I have found a new purpose of my photo life again. And it makes me happy. So thank you.
@@artyomoh63 Birds had the same effect on me several years ago! Happy to share the love ❤️
Awesome
Another fabulous video, Stefano. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching 🙂
Sir you are my inspiration ❤️ love you
Thanks for the kind words! Thanks for watching 🙂
Keep up the great content! Can't wait to get out of Toronto and do some birding.
I'm going out to NB tomorrow! So excited to go birding. Loved the video + birds
Amazing place, fantastic shots!
Thanks so much!
Lovely footage and images Stefano, especially those Plovers and Sandpipers. You gotta love those Peregrine Falcons though!
Mesmerizing.!!! Great Stuff Stefano😍
Thanks so much!
Epic video, well done :)
Excellent as usual. Great images and footage. Especially the low angle video is amazing.
So glad you liked it!
Very nice, hoping to make my way down there this weekend. This was a great preview of what's to come.
If you get down there, I wish you luck! Will hopefully be even more shorebirds around
Sweet!
Thanks for watching!
You have a new subscriber! I've been watching photography videos for years and just now came across one of your's a couple of days ago, I really like your videos. This one really has me wanting to get to Canada someday!
Love the photos. My wife and I find, like you, that if you park yourself somewhere and wait patiently long enough something will eventually come your way. Oftentimes the birds come so close we have to switch the minimum focal distance on the lens to "Full".
Glad you enjoyed them! This technique yields some intimate moments. I had a few Least Sandpipers come in right next to my foot, too close to focus
Beautiful Video Stefano! I needed that right now.. so calm.. You're amzing! Cheers from germany :)
Happy to hear you enjoyed it! Thank you!
Nice !!!
2:28 that freaks me out :)
Hahaha, *cue horror music*
Hi from Montreal ;-) Beautiful work!
Great video Stefano,what beach were you on in Fundy, I am always in the area but I did not recognize the beach. Glad you stopped in on New Brunswick, some awesome images, thanks for sharing.
Great video Stefano!
Thank you!
A beautiful video.
Thank you!
More vedios of wildlife pond please 😍💓👍
Nice!!
Thanks so much!
This video gave me thebitch to travel out east again! Great video Stefano.
Thanks, Eric! Let me know when you’re visiting the east, would be fun to link up again!
You are really honing your craft and I'm enjoying the ride. I'll let you know when all those beautiful shore birds, after their epic migration, hit the beach down here in Panama. Their escorts will follow them all the way down, that's right, our friends the Peregrine Falcon. They perch on driftwood near the river mouths to watch over all those exhausted migrants, as they franticly gulp down mouthfuls of Titi in the tidal zone, just waiting for one to fall out of step. But I don't judge him, he's just doing his job. Thank you so much for the excellent video, and I'm glad to see you're traveling again, it has to feel good.
Thanks so much! That sounds like the perfect spot for Peregrines. Must be able to pick up some relatively easy meals when the shorebirds are so tired.
@@StefanoIaniro Migrant shorebirds are under constant siege and never get a break, if they take their minds off of "life" for just a split second....BAM!
Good to know I’m not too late to catch shorebird migration through Maine. Saw my first little blue herons and rare (for here) tricolored herons last weekend! In the worst midday light ever. Now I just have to learn how to identify sandpiper species! I’m a big fan of your videos! I wondered if you knew if wearing certain colors is better for birding. You wear camo often, but not always.
Awesome 👌 the same thing is happening on this side of the pond (UK) waders (shore birds) are my favourite 👍 migrant bar none!
Thanks! And I hope you’re getting some big numbers move through!
Awesome video, glad to see you made it to NB for the migration. Johnson's Mills was ramping up last weekend.
Thanks! If I had a bit more time, that was the next location at the top of my list!
Great video. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wonderful video Stefano.
Glad you enjoyed it, Coby!
Thanks for the Video... Your videos really motivates me to continue my photography journey...
Thanks so much! And good luck 🙂
Favorite Wildlife Channel by far. Keep it up :)
So glad you're enjoying the videos, thank you!
Hi Stefano Have you tried using a Skimmer plate to support the camera? I have been using with ducks and hares. Saves the strain on your elbows and gets you low. Bob
Yup. Definitely making it a point to make my way up to NB next year for the migration season lol
Haha, if you go a little later than I did, you'll get even better results!
Wowwww, this was epic man!!!
So glad you enjoyed it!
Magnifiques images, Stefano! Ce fut un plaisir de vous rencontrer à Mary's Point. Bien content que votre voyage dans la région de la Baie de Fundy ait été fructueux. Il y a tant à voir et tu nous présentes cela de manière spectaculaire!
Merci beaucoup! Oui, c'était aussi un plaisir de vous rencontrer. J'espère que vous avez eu du succès aussi lors de votre voyage!
Oui, Stefano, merci. Je t'ai envoyé via Messenger des informations pour un trajet ornithologique le long du Fleuve Saint-Jean. Vraiment, c'est un endroit à découvrir.
awesome video
Glad you enjoyed!
We are ready to receive them here in Central America!
Hope they make their way down there soon!
I was at Grande Pré in Nova Scotia last week photographing the shorebirds and there was easily over 8000 semipalmated sandpipers. Love your videos
That must have been epic! Such beautiful birds
@@StefanoIaniro it was spectacular. Occasionally a peregrine or merlin would swoop down for one.
Por fin me hiciste caso y preparaste un primer vídeo de las aves playeras. La técnica que usaste es la correcta para este tipo de fotografía, tembién es la más sacrificada pues implica rectar bastante y en ocasiones los codos se resiente bastante. Por esta zona norte de España, Asturias, la migración no es como la que observaste pero nos conformamos con lo que llega y sobre todo disfrutamos. Espero que disfrutaras de la experiencia y vuelvas a repetirla para que todos la disfrutemos. Un saludo
Thanks so much! I've been wanting to do more with Shorebirds and felt this was a good time! Hope you're getting some good species move through.
great video and amazing numbers! where I live we only get shorebirds in the tens during migrations... one question: how do you deal with army-crawling elbows? I use the same technique but at the end of the session my elbows are killing me from scraping on the sand... I am thinking about using my mountain biking elbow pads for protection!
Thank you! The days I had two long-sleeve layers on were the most comfortable. Elbow pads would certainly work, and probably a better option if it's more of a rocky beach
Great shots/videos. I need to go down there. Buddy is there now and has 4 or 5 lifers today. Grand Manan is a great spot for birders and photographers.
That's awesome! I hear it's even better during spring migration, apparently they even have fallouts every now and again. I picked up 9 lifers, but all seabirds since it was my first time birding at sea in North America!
What brand of foot replacement for your 200-600 lens are you using/do you recommend?
Great video! Amazing pictures👍you did get one more subscriber 👍
Thanks so much!
So nice, this makes me go to the beach and try to find the Spoon-Billed Sandpiper I missed on 2018 XD. Lovely video though, from India :D
Great video Stefano! I live in Southern California and right now is my favorite time to photograph shorebirds. On a technical note, do you feel like most of your photos are taken at the 600mm focal length? My longest lens is 400mm and I’m trying to decide if I need something longer. Thanks!
I always feel like I need more focal length for wildlife photography! Even using my Sigma 150-600mm C lens on a crop sensor D7500 I sometimes want more-maybe I need to get closer!?
Nice vid. You went this month? Also, you shooting in A Mode?
Hey man curious If you were in omaha at rockbrook camera ? You in Nebraska today?
I saw many different shutter times for your photos. on what mode do you shoot? Are you selecting the shutter-time for every situation? I saw a 1/250th - for 600mm; do you have iron arms?!? ;-)
Majority of the time I'm on Manual but with Auto ISO. If the lighting situation is tricky, I'll go full manual. I tend to use 1/250th a lot since I'm constantly switching between photos and videos, and for 4k 120fps video, I'm usually using the shutter speed rule, which puts me at 1/250th. But otherwise I'm usually switching it depending the situation.
Great video as always! Hopefully you have not been asked this too many times, but are you using a ND filter when shooting video or are you just increasing the aperture when it gets brighter. At 5:18 it looks fairly bright when filming the "peeps." Are you shooting 4K 120p? If you recall your settings I'd be interested in your expertise? Thanks for your time.
Thanks so much! And no ND filter on my 200-600, the 95mm filter size causes a bit of a headache. When it's brighter, what I like to do is be in 4k 120fps, and then adjust shutter speed to compensate for the brightness. Typically you want your shutter speed to be double your frame rate. But I find that makes a bigger difference when filming in real time (24fps for example). When I slow down my 120fps footage, even if I'm using a higher SS than 1/250th, I don't notice much of a difference. But for good measure I try to keep it as close to 1/250th as I can. If I recall correctly, this clip you're referring to must have been at 4K 120fps, f/6.3, 1/800th, Auto ISO (likely at 100).
@@StefanoIaniro Wow! Thanks for the fast detailed response. Great tip about experimenting with increasing SS when shooting 120FPS, I will definitely try that. Also, thanks for the mini-review of the Sony 200-600 lens. After watching your video I pulled the trigger and sold my Sigma 150-600C and bought the Sony lens. As you mentioned the Sigma was good, but not in the same league as the Sony and the motor noise of Sigma was horrible when shooting video. If your travels every take you to Las Vegas bring your camera as it has an abundance of easily accessible birding areas. We certainly don't get the numbers of shorebirds at the Bay of Fundy, but I have shot images of over 20 species of shorebirds this year!
Hi Stefano, May I ask if the new software update for the Sony a1 really improved the IS? I read an artical which said it bacame much better, but noone really talked about it. Did you experience any change in real life use when taking videos? Thanks for answering!
Yes, certainly a noticeable difference. Still not perfect, especially when handheld, but that's to be expected. But at least they're going in the right direction. Hopefully future software updates can improve on this.
@@StefanoIaniro thank you!
What are the pros and cons of shifting from a7r4 to a1 ? Did you also contemplate shifting to the 400/600 prime ? But stuck with the a1 becaue its half the price for an an gareeable increase in light gathering ability ?
So far, the only one I can think of for how I shoot is price. Besides that, I can't really think of a scenario where I'd pick up the R4 over the a1. Maybe the slight drop in MP depending on what you're shooting. But I haven't found that to be a big difference for me. I'm eventually going to get one of the primes. Since I'm doing more and more video though, it's hard to justify the cost for a super telephoto fixed focal length. Having the zoom is very handy when it comes to filming, especially wildlife. I've also contemplated a 300 f/2.8 with both teleconverters, as a versatile prime option when it comes to video, but not anytime soon.
@@StefanoIaniro did you trade in your a7r4 ? Because the a1 is a very expensive proposition for non professionals like me
When you were shooting video of hundreds of birds in a flock did you use auto focus or manual focus? Appreciate your input
I used both! AF works pretty well majority of the time, especially when tracking. If I wasn’t panning with the flock, I’d usually lock focus in Manual as the flock flew through the frame.
I've been laying down photographing shorebirds and had them walk up within a few feet of me, just like you said.
That's awesome, so fun to have them close by like that!
Hey! I am on the Look vor some Clothes That fit in with the surrounding… what are you wearing there in the beginning? Thanks:D
Those are from a rain jacket/rain pants kit from Browning. Sadly I don't remember the model name and the pants/jacket don't have a model written on them.
@@StefanoIaniro Thanks That helped! I will Look it Up:)
Awesome video man!! 🤙🏼 Where are you from In Québec?!
Thanks! I'm originally from the West Island
@@StefanoIaniro I’ve been watching your videos for a couple of weeks now and didn’t know that you where from Québec! That’s cool ! I’m in the North at Saint-Agathe-des-Monts 🤙🏼
Have you visited Cheyanne Bottoms in Kansas?
Hi, love your videos. I own the Sony A7R4 and 200-600mm, shifted from Nikon D850 & 200-500mm f5.6. Can you tell me how's the handholding capability with this Sony Combo ? I had no problem handholding with the 45mp D850 & 200-500mm. I am unable to test the sony combo due to restrictions. Thank You 🙏🏽 I shoot mainly mammals specially bigcats & sometimes static birds
Hard to say considering what's easy for me to handhold, may not be easy for someone else. But if you say you had the D850/200-500 and were fine with handholding, you should be good with the Sony setup considering it's lighter. A bummer you can't test out the combo beforehand. Always good to try it out before committing.
@@StefanoIaniro yeah it was a bummer but hoping for the best. Yes i could handhold the 200-500mm at 500mm @ 1/13s for static animals in very low light. For the Sony, i am expecting atleast around 1/250s and rest if very low light i could shoot short videos on the sony which was a bit problematic on the Nikon due to poor live view autofocus. Thank You 😊
@@StefanoIaniro I tested the 200-600mm and i love the 200-600mm on the A7R4....i can shoot static birds at 600mm @1/250 - 1/320s no problem handheld. I can also handhold it at 1/15s for still artificial objects too. Love its image quality over the Nikon 200-500mm and advantages of mirrorless.
We’ve got these species on the high desert marshes where I live in Oregon. I’ve long sense ceased belly crawling over the muddy alkali. I sit on a bank and hope they land close or fly over.😊
That's a good strategy, as well. I did sit next to a large rock for a bit and they were still comfortable with my presence. I guess the name of the game is just don't look like a Peregrine Falcon 😅
@@StefanoIaniro Thanks for the reply. Very well produced videos. Editing is excellent.
When were you there Stefano?
Just last week! I left a few days ago!
Increadible, holy shit. …. Beautiful.
migration thousands now in Philippines..
Was that the chocolate river
The water from this area gets fed from that River, if I'm not mistaken.
@@StefanoIaniro once you see that river you never forget
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Sir how are you?
Sir?
Subtitulos en español ? 😊👍
Hopefully one day!