Discover the Amazing Nature of a River
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Published 2022-11-01
From otter families to tiny water shrews, the camera reveals secret worlds every bit as poignant and fascinating as those on the African plains.
There is no presenter and no music to distract, it's just Stephen, his camera and the wildlife. The film is narrated entirely by him, bringing all his skills and experience of being there.
Main featured animals:
Eurasian otter
Kingfisher
Great-crested grebe
Water vole
Water shrew
American mink
Key Moments:
00:00 Intro
02:04 A tip off about an otter sighting
10:13 A family of 4 otters
15:47 My father's favourite - the kingfisher
21:36 In search of water voles - meeting American mink
25:01 Water shrew encounter
26:11 Water vole heaven
39:02 Consummate water birds: great crested grebes
50:24 Kingfisher nest update
52:31 Water voles in trees?
56:00 19th June - mother otter with 2 cubs
57:30 20th June - otter family eat a large fish
1:00:47 Snowed in - icicles and a giant's foot
1:03:14 Mother otter with 2 cubs catch an eel
1:08:17 Otter tracks and signs
1:09:34 Otter mother and young cub (February)
All Comments (21)
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Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed watching - it really helps the channel - thank you. Please watch my other films on this channel : youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVQf5iO8XVzpbZwdYAiv3qU…
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Happening on a film like this shows what a wonderful medium YouTube can be . Aside from the endless barrage of noise and bombardment it allows filmmakers and artists of tremendous talent and dedication a space to publish personal work outside of their “professional practice” not to take anything away from that side of things but this is clearly a labour of love, can’t wait to sit with a cold beer this weekend and enjoy some more.
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What a beautiful peaceful video.I can't wait to see more.The narration is so lovely too,perfect for the subject.Thankyou.
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Stephen, you mention your dad a lot, I too have my dad to thank for a lifetime of nature watching. Sunday afternoons were time for our walks, I have memories of seeing Weasel, Fox, Hare, finding numerous nests full of eggs, finding a shed snake skin, all whilst following in the footsteps of where my dad himself played as a little boy in the late 40’s/50’s. Now I have children of my own, 6, 8 and 11, I take them to the same places and they see the same things. I take them to bluebell forests, to poppy fields trying to inspire their love of the outdoors. They all love nothing more than putting their wellies on and going out and enjoying getting covered in mud. They recognise a lot of common birds and can recognise their song. We live backing onto farmland and have fox, badger, roe deer, stoat, grass snake, red kite, sparrowhawk, buzzard on our lists, it’s a small piece of paradise 😊
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Thank you Stephen, So wonderful to view this film, you are so kind to share it with us. Most of us will never be fortunate enough to witness wild nature, lacking your skillset and patience & knowledge. Also of course your special photographic ability. Thank you so much !
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I love Stephen de Vere’s films. Love this channel. ❤
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Fantastic photography Stephen. I like the details, close and prolonged focus on the wildlife and nature. The early morning filmings are wonderful. No added music makes it so much natural.It brings the nature to my living room. Your gentle commentary makes the film very relaxing. You have presented the filming without using too much technology and that makes it so real as if I am seeing it with my own eyes in the nature. . Otters and kingfishers are my favourite. The film was such a treat for my eyes and relaxation for my mind. Please continue to do more wonderful wild life films like this.
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A Brilliant Wildlife Documentary. Beautifully Crafted. Many Thanks For Sharing.
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Your chanell is woefully under subbed.Brilliant content again. Who needs the BBC .
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Beautifully done! Such wonderful camera work and storytelling. Congratulations on a fantastic production. 👍
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Some of the most amazing photography I've ever seen, and such succinct,clear, narrative. Thank you so much. Anne Coplestone
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I enjoyed this very much, informative narration and stunning filming. Truly a master of your craft.
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And you even checked the bridges at Oxford canal with me that day Stephen. You were brilliant. And a great day we had walking around the canal.
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What a beautiful piece of work!
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An absolute delight to watch your captured images and listen to your narration.
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This is absolutely stunning film-making. My daughters were transfixed by your gentle, humorous and informative commentary and stunning photography - as was I. Thank-you for sharing your wonderful nature diary.
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thank you. love your noninvasive video and smoothing, warm narrative
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Beautiful.Thanks for sharing
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Lovely video enjoyed watching Thank you 🙏
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Tranquility and Beauty.
