Filming Birdlife in America's Arctic

The northernmost reaches of Alaska contain a vast expanse of tundra wetlands, which are home to some of the highest recorded densities of breeding shorebirds in the Arctic. This is "America's Arctic," and millions of birds from all over the world flock to Alaska's wetlands every year to nest and raise their young.

Come along with Cornell Lab, Center for Conservation Media photographer Gerrit Vyn as he travels to the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska near Teshekpuk Lake to capture images of some of the region’s most iconic bird species.

America’s Arctic is one of North America’s last great wilderness areas, a critical habitat for migratory birds from around the world, and a treasure to be protected for future generations.

#AmericasArctic #Birds #Nature #ProtectTheArctic

[nightmaher]

We need to protect this area and others before they’re gone. It’s important people.

[munatiki]

US Congress should designate this area as a protected national forest so that all these birds don't lose their nesting grounds.

[Seawitch]

I’m so grateful to live in Alaska! It’s the most beautiful place in the world!❤

[olenskafanboy]

I clicked on this by accident but I'm happy I did. Fantastic video ❤.

Loons are such beautiful, interesting birds.

[Cobbmtngirl]

Loons are among my very fav of birds. I’ve been blessed to see & hear them only twice in my 66 years on the planet. Thanks much! ❤
This area should be protected! It’s sad it isn’t already.

[kiah]

The best bird photography video that I have seen in YouTube.

[JB_FLYA]

Wow amazing video you captured such great pictures wow keep it up

[MEOWnderlust]

Absolutely gorgeous! Great cinematography and sound, and those birds are just stunning!

[MiTmite]

3:51 7, 000 mile flight from Alaska to New Zealand in seven to nine days, non-stop. Mind blown.

[cyou]

🫡Thank you, Gerrit Vyn. For making and sharing this spectacular video with us all. How truly gifted you are! 🤩❤️😍🥰 🇺🇸

[adamkarcz]

This is an amazing piece from start to finish. From the cinematography, to the music selection, nat pops, and overall editing. It's one of the best things I've seen on YouTube.

[PeteCroft]

Stunning photography, what a privilege to see and photograph these birds close up!

[Jay]

Absolutely love it! Truly an important and rare habitat that should be protected.

[sabyasachibanerjee]

Stunning imagery and such a useful brief on the birds that nest that far out from where they normally belong. We need more like this and these should make their way to schools so kids learn and know about them and why and how it is important

[johanvandijkhorst]

❤ sitting here in South Africa and looking at this clip, if so nice. May it be protected for the next generations.

[ObservadorSalvaje]

I'm from Argentina and I've made videos about birds species that reproduce in those lands and then come to my country to their resting period, thank you for showing this video it's very grateful to see this

[dianestiner]

What a gorgeous film showing this paradise on Earth for so many bird species and mammals. A unique amazing environement so perfect for Life !. PLEASE protect this area ✍️ 🙏🙏

[THEKITCHENCEO]

Beautiful birds and beautiful filming ❤

[scarroll]

A challenge anyone to watch this start to finish and not be awe-inspired and feel a sense of care and pride for this place.

[AlexLancashirePersonalView]

Beautiful photography. I am envious of your visit to this beautiful area.