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Iceland Ring Road Adventure

Iceland is an amazing place. We visited this gorgeous country in early June 2023. The video is divided by where we stopped in various AirBnBs. Waterfalls, scenery, birds and urban landscapes.

Video, photography and editing by Tony & Kathy deGroot.

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Nuthatches and Creepers 

In this video we showcase White-breasted Nuthatch, Red-beasted Nuthatch and the Brown Creeper. These birds like to spend much of their time on the trunks of trees.          

Video, photography and editing by Tony & Kathy deGroot. Soundtrack by Aaron deGroot.

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Finches - Little Brown Jobs

A video about some of the finche species that live in Ontario, Canada, many of which are common throughout North America. This includes finches, buntings, crossbills, grosbeaks  and cardinals. 

Video, photography and editing by Tony & Kathy deGroot. Soundtrack by Aaron deGroot.

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Swallows - Little Brown Jobs

A video about some of the sparrow species that live in Ontario, Canada, many of which are common throughout North America. These birds are commonly called “Little Brown Jobs”

Video, photography and editing by Tony & Kathy deGroot. Soundtrack by Aaron deGroot.

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Moose - King of the Forest

For most people, seeing a Moose in it's natural habitat is an exciting experience. Enjoy some of the intimate moments with this majestic creature.

Video, photography and editing by Tony & Kathy deGroot. Soundtrack by Aaron deGroot.

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Birds of Algonquin Park

Many bird species call Algonquin their home or use the park as a migration stop over. This video showcases some of the more common species that could be seen in the park. Video, photography and editing by Tony & Kathy deGroot. Soundtrack by Aaron deGroot.

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Part 1

Algonquin – A True Four Season Park – Part 1

This is episode 1 of a 4 part series on Algonquin Park, going through the year month to month. Part 1 is January, February and March All video, photography, sound, narration and editing by Tony & Kathy deGroot. Soundtrack by Aaron deGroot.

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Part 2Algonquin – A True Four Season Park – Part 2

This is episode 2 of a 4 part series on Algonquin Park, going through the year month to month. Part 2 is April, May and June, the burst of spring featuring wildlife, landscape and adventures in Algonquin Park in Ontario, Canada.

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Algonquin Part 3Algonquin – A True Four Season Park – Part 3

This is episode 3 of a 4 part series on Algonquin Park, going through the year month to month. Part 3 is July, August, September featuring summer adventures and the start of autumn with wildlife, landscape and adventures in Algonquin Park in Ontario, Canada.

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Algonquin Part 4Algonquin – A True Four Season Park – Part 4

This is episode 4 of a 4 part series on Algonquin Park, going through the year month to month. Part 4 is JOctober, November, December featuring the wildlife, landscape and adventures in Algonquin Park in Ontario, Canada during the fall months.

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Brent Run The Brent Run

A short account of the Brent Run canoe trip in Algonquin Park, ON. This is a series of videos with a few stills from a paddling adventure from July 2014. The Brent Run trip starts at Canoe Lake, goes to Brent Station and return. The total length is 160km with 46 portages. Some people do this trip without stopping. We decided to take our time and spend 10 days in this wonderful Algonquin interior.

Seasons of Algonquin Seasons of Algonquin

Enjoy an 11 minute slideshow presenting the four seasons of Algonquin Park in Ontario Canada. The show provides a tease of the flora and fauna of the park along with the majestic landscapes both along the corridor and in the interior.

The show is best viewed in 1080p with the volume up as it features photography by Tony & Kathy deGroot and a sound track specifcally written for the video by Aaron deGroot.

NATURE BRIEFS

Waltz of the PuffinsWaltz of the Puffins

Atlantic Puffins are ridiculous. This very short slideshow shows photographs of the Puffins while converging on the shores of Newfoundland at the beginning of the breeding season.

The show is best viewed in 1080p with the volume up as it features photography by Tony & Kathy deGroot and a sound track specifcally written for the video by Aaron deGroot.

MuskratsMuskrats: Stewards of the Wetlands   

Muskrats are more than mere inhabitants of the wetlands; they are architects, engineers, and stewards of these vital ecosystems.

 

Video, photography and editing by Tony & Kathy deGroot. Soundtrack by Aaron deGroot.

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Flock of RedheadsFlock of Redheads

A short little video of a flock of Redhead Duck.

Enjoy this dancing Redheads  video from Winter 2024.    

Music: Beach Party by Kevin MacLeod       

Eastern TowheeSong of the Eastern Towhee  

A short little video of Eastern Towhee singing. Towhees like to perch high in a tree and sing their song defending their territory.

Little Black Spider WaspLittle Black Spider Wasp   

Spider Wasps locate spiders cues and sting them to paralyze but not kill them. Once paralyzed, the wasp carries the spider to its burrow, where it lays an egg on the spider's body. After the egg hatches, the larva feeds on the still-living spider until it pupates.

Swan ParadeThe Parade of Geese and Swans  

Swans and Geese heading for the open water in winter.

 

 

NATURE SLIDESHOWS

Nature's PromiseNature's Promise - The Coming of Spring

Every year here in Canada we get to see the seasons unfold. Spring is Nature's Promise and she never fails to provide us with renewed beauty and wonder.

Enjoy this 10 minute photo presentation of images from Spring 2014.

WinterWow! What a Winter

Winter of 2013-2014 was one of those real winters like we used to have 30years ago with record snowfall and thick ice on our ponds and lakes. The winter was very harsh on humans and nature alike. But also offered some great photo opportunities for those who were willing to venture out

Enjoy this 5 minute photo presentation of images from this past winter.

Newfoundland Canada Newfoundland Canada

This slideshow features four different areas of Newfoundland from our visit to the Rock in early summer of 2013. As they say, Newfoundland is Rich with history; rife with culture; sprawling with natural beauty. All these wonders have been there for thousands of years

The show is best viewed in 1080p with the volume up as it features photography by Tony & Kathy deGroot and a music by the Duhks (with permission).