So Wild and Exotic you won't believe these Birds are Real

Most colourful birds of the world
https://youtu.be/m5aAp__XQOQ 49 minutes of music with the birds.

Brazilian Tanager
https://youtu.be/s6E4QCGHxZ8 1:15 minutes

Black Throated Magpie Jay
Notice the beautiful colour and long graceful tail.
https://youtu.be/AsBDyhp8b-Y

Our Swallow Story begins with Capistrano

At lunch time today I asked if anyone had seen a swallow yet this year? No one had!
The conversation then went on to talking about the song about swallows called "When the Swallows come back to Capistrano".
This video will bring back the memory for you.
https://youtu.be/VUSC37bLuuU

We then talked about where we thought Capistrano was and it turned out the we were all wrong and yes they still expect the Swallows to return to Capistrano and they have a Festival on March 19 every year to welcome them.
https://youtu.be/bfVU49yC0nc

It is the Cliff Swallow that migrates to Capistrano and here they are raising the next generation.
https://youtu.be/I8mG6NZf7r8


The Story of San Juan Capistrano

Wild Journey - European Barn Swallows from Ireland to South Africa
https://youtu.be/hmtzQXinCWw

The Barn Swallows at Marshfield, Massachusetts
https://youtu.be/hmFkYh8DcEY

Baby Birds Warning! May be too cute for some to watch.

Addicted to cute? Be warned - some of these videos you may find them TOO CUTE!

INCREDIBLE FAMILIES

Mandarin Duck family
Young ducks are called "ducklings"
https://youtu.be/plmQt2_8rmY

Baby swan's (Cygnets) hitching a ride off mum
https://youtu.be/_IxnBr9O5Ss

Link to Grama Barb's Baby Birds youtube playlist of over 20 different birds.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkfYg6d9cz47mAWvxmIokUWFaX4YKwAjx

Exploring the Woodpecker World

When we lived near a wooded area in BC, Canada the Pileated Woodpeckers always visited our backyard feeders.
Pileated Woodpeckers Amazing Calls!
https://youtu.be/glGpBragTs8

Baby Pileated Woodpeckers
https://youtu.be/LeJEqtDZt7g

Pileated Woodpecker Playing Cards by gramabarb

Why is one woodpecker called Acorn Woodpecker?
Yes, you are right, they hoard acorns! But where do they store them?
Acorn Woodpecker
https://youtu.be/rKrXQfw7dJw

Ladder-backed Woodpecker
https://youtu.be/XyTpfXsBHVg

Beautiful Woodpecker Bird - Black-rumped Flameback - Dinopium benghalense
It is widely distributed in the Indian subcontinent. https://youtu.be/4DC6Npc9Lw0

American three-toed woodpecker in Alaska
Thank you tecco59
https://youtu.be/KbJcARld8Ic

Looking for the Black Woodpecker of Europe
https://youtu.be/RVoZBrhTtSk

Birding in Borneo

First of all lets learn a little bit about Borneo.
https://youtu.be/5XZp-2f9HSg

Birds of Borneo
https://youtu.be/JlvYpuEjzxo

Where to go for excellent Birdwatching
https://youtu.be/8SleEBsO74I