Ten Bird Videos (a generic but correct title)

I am aware that videos have gotten very much out of fashion. Humans have recently mastered still photography despite the massive technological obstacles. Of course, it is much harder to freeze the action to create still photography rather than just merely document what happens with a video. Still, some of us may still feel nostalgic about what was once popularly called “movies”. For these people, this post offers 10 bird videos taken in a fairly amateurish way and poorly edited (think of Peter Penning for photos, just transferred to the area of videos). For each video, I will briefly describe what you can expect to see …

And apologies: if you want to watch any of the videos, you first need to click on the photo – and then click again on the next screen. A bit more complicated than necessary, but then again, so is life in general.

And another piece of advice: you may turn down the volume on some videos, as my capabilities regarding sound recording are even worse than as a videographer.

Great Grey Owl: Winter wonderland with snow and owl.

Chinese Pond Heron: Go to 0.45.

Eurasian Woodcock: It’s got all the right moves.

Black-winged Stilt: Most long-legged models are not as good at folding their legs.

Hooded Pitta: Would also work just as an audio file.

Grey-headed Lapwing: Chicks are always cute.

Eurasian Wryneck: See the snails creeping up the bird? An Uber for snails?

Reed Parrotbill: Mandatory to include this species for a Shanghai resident

Barn Swallow: Feeding time. If you get impatient watching this, stay with it and keep in mind that the chicks are waiting much longer than you.

Swinhoe’s White-eye: A long bath

Red-crowned Cranes: Just beautiful birds.

Additional information on the location and date of the recordings can be found when watching the individual videos. And of course, there are some more videos as well.