Observing Nature

I'm glad I saw this little Chorus Frog while I was mowing, or it would have been a goner. They are so small that they can actually be down in the grass and pretty hard to see. This is not a sponsored video, but as an Amazon affiliate, I earn a commission from any items purchased using my affiliate links below. The Microphone I Used In This Video: https://amzn.to/45P6aIe If you would like to create videos like I do, and monetize them, please use my referral link to register: https://rumble.com/register/MidwestGardener1 I will get a small percentage, then once you register, you can refer people too.

Experience the beauty of the Red Sided Garter Snake, Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis, as it slithers through my garden. Marvel at its stunning patterns and vibrant colors while gaining insights into its behavior. Prepare to be amazed by the intricacies of nature. This is not a sponsored video, but as an Amazon affiliate, I earn a commission from any items purchased using my affiliate links below. The Microphone I Used In This Video: https://amzn.to/45P6aIe My Nature Channel: https://rumble.com/c/ObservingNature If you would like to create videos like I do, and monetize them, please use my referral link to register: https://rumble.com/register/MidwestGardener1 I will get a small percentage, then once you register, you can refer people too.

When you think of Flamingos, you probably think of tropical weather. These Flamingos are in cold water with snow all around them though.

Baby swans are fun to watch, because they are just so cute. Here the family eats greens from a pan. The parents keep a watchful eye on the babies.

I've never owned one of these. This one is in my son's tank. They sure are cool looking fish. If you would like to create videos like I do, and monetize them, please use my referral link to register: https://rumble.com/register/MidwestGardener1 I will get a small percentage from Rumble's cut, then once you register, you can refer people too, and make a small percentage from their videos. It really is a great program.

Legless lizard are some of the most interesting reptiles out there in my opinion. This is a European Legless Lizard, but have a species of legless lizard in our state. Appearance: European Legless Lizards have a long, slender body that resembles that of a snake, which has led to some confusion between the two. However, they can be distinguished by their eyelids, external ear openings, and movable jaws, which snakes lack. Their coloration is typically brown or gray, often with darker markings. Absence of limbs: As their common name suggests, European Legless Lizards lack limbs. Instead, they have a streamlined body adapted for burrowing and moving through the soil. Habitat: These lizards are primarily found in open woodlands, grasslands, meadows, and agricultural areas with loose, sandy soil, which facilitates their burrowing lifestyle. Diet: European Legless Lizards are carnivorous and primarily feed on insects, spiders, earthworms, and other small invertebrates. They are adept hunters, using their keen senses to locate prey underground. Behavior: These lizards are primarily fossorial, spending much of their time burrowing underground or hiding beneath leaf litter or other debris. They are most active during the warmer months, emerging to forage for food and bask in the sun. Reproduction: European Legless Lizards are oviparous, meaning they lay eggs. Breeding typically occurs in the spring, with females laying clutches of eggs in underground nests. The exact number of eggs laid can vary but is usually between 6 and 12. Conservation status: While not considered globally threatened, European Legless Lizards may face localized threats due to habitat loss, agricultural intensification, and fragmentation. However, they are adaptable species and can often persist in human-modified landscapes. If you would like to create videos like I do, and monetize them, please use my referral link to register: https://rumble.com/register/MidwestGardener1/ I will get a small percentage from Rumble's cut, then once you register, you can refer people too. It really is a great program.

It was interesting watching this collared dove grow up for the day it hatched until it left the nest. Eurasian collared doves, scientifically known as Streptopelia decaocto, are medium-sized doves native to Europe and Asia. However, they have also successfully established populations in other parts of the world, including North America, where they are often simply referred to as "collared doves." Appearance: Eurasian collared doves have a distinctive appearance with a pale gray to light brown plumage. They have a black collar on the back of their necks, which gives them their name. Their tails are long and squared off at the tip. They have bright red eyes and a small black bill. Habitat: Originally native to scrublands, open woodlands, and urban areas of Europe and Asia, Eurasian collared doves have adapted well to urban and suburban environments. They are often found near human habitation, including parks, gardens, and agricultural areas. Behavior: These doves are often seen in pairs or small groups, but they can form larger flocks, especially around food sources. They are relatively docile birds and are known for their gentle cooing calls, which are often heard in the early morning or evening. Diet: Eurasian collared doves primarily feed on seeds, grains, and fruits. They are ground feeders and can often be seen foraging on the ground for food. Breeding: They are prolific breeders, with the ability to breed throughout the year in suitable climates. They build simple nests made of twigs and grasses in trees, shrubs, or on man-made structures like buildings or utility poles. A typical clutch consists of two white eggs, and both parents share the responsibilities of incubating the eggs and raising the young. Invasive Species: Eurasian collared doves have been introduced to many parts of the world, including North America, where they have become established and, in some areas, invasive. Their rapid population growth and ability to adapt to a wide range of habitats have led to concerns about their impact on native bird species and ecosystems. If you would like to create videos like I do, and monetize them, please use my referral link to register: https://rumble.com/register/MidwestGardener1/ I will get a small percentage, then once you register, you can refer people too.

This is a very close look at a Cicada that I found on a bush in our yard. It remained motionless until I got too close. Then it made a little noise and flew off.

Being for the middle of the U.S., seeing Dolphins playing in front of a barge was quite a treat. We even got to watch the sunset from the boat.

If you stand close enough to a Bumble Bee when it takes off, you can actually hear it's wings. Appearance: Bumblebees are typically robust insects with rounded bodies covered in dense hair, which gives them a fuzzy appearance. They're often recognized by their black and yellow striped patterns, although some species may have orange or red markings instead of yellow. Social Structure: Bumblebees are social insects, living in colonies typically consisting of a single queen, workers (females), and drones (males). The queen is responsible for reproduction, while workers gather food, care for the young, and maintain the nest. Drones mate with the queen, and their primary purpose is to fertilize new queens. Life Cycle: Bumblebee colonies start in the spring when a mated queen emerges from hibernation. She establishes a nest, lays eggs, and raises the first brood of workers. As the colony grows, additional workers are produced. Towards the end of the season, the queen produces new queens and drones, which mate before the colony declines and the founding queen dies. Pollination: Bumblebees are crucial pollinators, playing a significant role in the reproduction of many flowering plants, including numerous agricultural crops. They have specialized structures, such as long tongues and dense body hair, which enable them to efficiently collect and transfer pollen as they forage for nectar. Behavior: Bumblebees are known for their distinctive buzzing sound as they fly, produced by the rapid beating of their wings. They are relatively docile compared to some other stinging insects, but they will defend their nests if they perceive a threat. However, they are not as aggressive as honeybees and typically only sting in self-defense. Habitat and Distribution: Bumblebees are found primarily in temperate regions of the northern hemisphere, although some species inhabit higher elevations in tropical regions. They occupy a range of habitats, including meadows, forests, gardens, and agricultural landscapes. Conservation: Like many pollinators, bumblebee populations face various threats, including habitat loss, pesticide use, climate change, and diseases. Conservation efforts aimed at protecting bumblebees and their habitats are essential for maintaining healthy ecosystems and ensuring the continued pollination of crops and wild plants. My Nature Channel: https://rumble.com/c/ObservingNature If you would like to create videos like I do, and monetize them, please use my referral link to register: https://rumble.com/register/MidwestGardener1 I will get a small percentage from Rumble's cut, then once you register, you can refer people too, and make a small percentage from their vides. It really is a great program.

We see some huge flock of geese around where we live. This flock had thousands and thousands of geese in it. If you would like to create videos like I do, and monetize them, please use my referral link to register: https://rumble.com/register/MidwestGardener1 I will get a small percentage from Rumble's cut, then once you register, you can refer people too, and make a small percentage from their vides. It really is a great program.

I love watching pollinators. These two honey bees were both on the same Mexican Sunflower. Love the color of those.

These twin fawns were doing pretty well at keeping up with their mother. Some of the grass that they were running through was as tall as they were.

Sometimes you are just in the right place at the right time. We spotted this whitetail doe with twin fawns at the exact time there was a rainbow in the background. It looked so much better in person.

I love observing nature. Sometimes you are just in the right place at the right time. This time I was luck enough to see a deer, and in the background was a fox.

If you have a weak stomach, don't watch this! Even though the smell was horrible and seeing it was gross, it was still fascinating to see. There were hundreds, or thousands of maggots squirming around inside the carcass. This is not a sponsored video, but as an Amazon affiliate, I earn a commission from any items purchased using my affiliate links below. The Microphone I Used In This Video: https://amzn.to/45P6aIe If you would like to create videos like I do, and monetize them, please use my referral link to register: https://rumble.com/register/MidwestGardener1 I will get a small percentage, then once you register, you can refer people too.

Animal are really strange sometimes. This goat love the sound that a plastic fence makes when it chews it with it's mouth. It just kept doing it for several minutes, then rested and started again.

The Boomslang Snake is definitely a snake that you don't want to be bitten by. They sometimes puff up their necks to look more mean.

I'm not sure, but I think this bird might have wanted my shoe laces. It followed me no matter which direction I went.

Arapawa Island Goats are one of the rarest goats in the world. They are descendants of goats released in the 1700s.

Jamaican Iguanas are critically endangered. At the time I shot this video, there were only 150 left in the wild! They are breeding them in zoos to help save the species.

Some people might think that Vampire Bats are cute, but they are still little blood suckers. They most often drink blood from Cattle, Horses, Pigs, and other animals, but they will occasionally drink blood from humans when they get a chance.

Coscoroba Swan babies are kind of ugly and clumsy when they are about half grown. They are very cute when small though. Seeing a while family of them together is quite a sight to see.

We have quite a few Eurasian collared doves around our house. They often nest in our trees. They usually lay only 2 eggs. The young are ready to fly in about 3 weeks after hatching.

This is a beautiful little butterfly that we don't get to see very often. It's the Common Buckeye Butterfly. This one was on our butterfly bush.