Cleaning spiderweb off dragonflyHere’s a dragonfly I freed (quite heroically I might add) from a spiderweb. After filming it flew off, so hopefully it’s in decent shape. Honestly, it’s not the best idea to intervene in the course of nature. But it just seemed like the dragonfly was so big that this particular spider might have had trouble wrapping it up and eating it, which would have made the dragonfly’s slow death in that web a waste! Was I right or wrong for freeing it? Let me know in the comments! Any engagement (including angry comments) helps my analytics 😉
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog Episode 1Here is the first of a weekly videocast I am making about the wildlife I see out on my nature walks.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog Episode 2Here is the second of a weekly videocast I am making about the wildlife I see out on my nature walks.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog Episode 3Here is the third video of a weekly videocast I am making about the wildlife I see out on my nature walks.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog Episode 4Here is the fourth video of a weekly videocast I am making about the wildlife I see out on my nature walks.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog Episode 5Here is the fifth video of a weekly videocast I am making about the wildlife I see out on my nature walks.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog Episode 6Alright, I'm starting it up again! Here is the sixth video of a weekly videocast I am making about the wildlife I see out on my nature walks.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog Episode 7Here is the seventh video of a weekly videocast I am making about the wildlife I see out on my nature walks.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog Episode 8Here is the eighth video of a weekly videocast I am making about the wildlife I see out on my nature walks.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog Episode 9Hello everyone, here is my ninth wildlife vlog (video blog).
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog Episode 10Hello everyone, here is my tenth wildlife vlog (video blog).
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog Episode 11Hello everyone, here is my eleventh wildlife vlog (video blog).
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Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog Episode 14
4th of July WildlifeHappy 4th of July! Here's a Bald Eagle, and some flower timelapses (what I call nature's fireworks). I filmed these plants and animals way back in 2016, while studying at the College of William and Mary.
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Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 16: National Zoo
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 17Grey squirrel on patrol duty, a flood of nematodes. See this and more in my 17th Wildlife Vlog.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 18Roving black vultures, tadpoles in terror. See this and more in my 18th Wildlife Vlog.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 19 Supermoon silhouettes, encounters with a red fox. You can see this and more in my 19th wildlife vlog.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 20Lizards on the loose, a cute dog with a disgusting chew toy. You can see this and more in my 20th wildlife vlog.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 21: San Antonio Zoo TourIn this episode, we'll explore the biodiversity of the San Antonio Zoo.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 22From birds and squirrels bracing for winter, to the microscopic world of my backyard pond. Here is my 22nd wildlife vlog.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 23Whether songbird or small protist, everyone is effected by the subzero temperatures. Here is my 23rd wildlife vlog.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 24Birds have no table manners, home is hell for an insect, and some microbes simply like it cold. Here is my 24th wildlife vlog. Merry Christmas Eve Everyone!
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 25There's no escape from a squirrel (if you're a seed). And from birds to microbes beneath the waves, I encountered a lot of swarms this week. Here is my 25th wildlife vlog. Happy New Year's Eve!
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 26From birds, to squirrels, to the underwater microscopic world. My 26th wildlife vlog takes place entirely at Huntley Meadow's Park.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 27In my 27th Wildlife vlog, I take a look at songbirds, a massive murder of crows, and mysterious holes in the Huntley Meadows ice.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 28A flotilla of waterfowl, a chorus of crows, and a mysterious presence in my moldy sweet potato. This is my 28th Wildlife Vlog.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 29For my 29th wildlife vlog, I investigate a songbird's diet by visiting the world of invertebrates.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 30What does a pile of geese poop have in common with a songbird pruning? Find out this week, on my 30th wildlife vlog.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 31In this week's wildlife vlog, we take a look at some birds, and a microbe war is mounting in my fridge.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 32On this week's wildlife vlog, we take a look at all sorts of waterfowl, and I take another crack at timelapsing mold growth.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 33In my 33rd wildlife vlog, we'll observe squirrels on a date, visit a roadside diner, and spy on some ninjas of the soil.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 34In my 34th Wildlife Vlog, we take notes from a professional dumpster diver, define the word "grub", and much more.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 35 With all of the crazy weather, it was an interesting time to be a wildlife filmmaker.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 36This week was filled with invaders: norway rats, an encroaching tree, and tenacious termites. This is my 36th Wildlife Vlog.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 37In this week's wildlife vlog, we'll see birds gearing up for the spring, and visit the macro and microscopic world of my back yard.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 38There were all sorts of birds, snakes hopped up on hormones, and more this week at Huntley Meadows Park.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 39This week we'll take a brief look at the spring wildlife in Burke Lake Park.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 40This week I witnessed multiple instances of animal mortality, observed cold blooded competitors, and take my underwater microscope for a test drive.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 41This week I dodge poison ivy, visit some dedicated mothers, and prevent a plague in my back yard.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 42In my 42nd wildlife vlog, tadpoles flee in terror, some 17 year cicadas are rising early, and my American Holly tree has finally bloomed.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 43In this week's wildlife vlog, I timelapse a Tulip Poplar, revisit a sparrow nest, and take a close look at the cracks in my sidewalk.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 44I spend this episode observing aquatic avian predators, and all sorts of reptiles at Huntley Meadows Park.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 45In my 45th wildlife vlog, flower bloom, insects indulge in agriculture, and I do battle with a parasite!
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 46For my 46th wildlife vlog, we'll observe birds on the lookout, ravenous rabbits, ants on a mission, and some unlucky baby mosquitos.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 47This week we'll take a close look at some bright orange sludge, visit a green frog nursery, and try to make mold a little less disgusting.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 48In this week's wildlife vlog, we'll explore the moral quandaries of gardening.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 49This week we'll investigate a red water mystery at Huntley Meadows, and take another look at the park's incredible biodiversity.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 51Birds, bees (actually wasps), and microbes are all gearing up for winter at Burke Lake Park.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 52In my 52nd wildlife vlog, we'll take a retro rewind, looking at nature through the lens of darkroom photography.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 53In my 53rd wildlife vlog, I'll reveal my DIY method for filming the eclipse, and show you how I'm getting some of my microscopic shots.
Robert Boyd Wildllife Vlog 54There's plenty of nature to see, even on your daily commute. This is my 54th Wildlife Vlog
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 55 GeorgetownFor my 55th Wildlife Vlog, we'll explore the creatures of the Georgetown Canal.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 56: American UniversityFor my 56th Vlog, we'll take a tour of American University's wildlife.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 57: EV Nautilus Part 1This week, we'll be looking at the wildlife I've encountered so far, while working out at sea aboard the E/V Nautilus.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 58: EV Nautilus Part 2 La PazThe E/V Nautilus made a brief stop in La Paz, Mexico, where there was all sorts of interesting wildlife to see.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 59 EV Nautilus Part 3I saw lots of cool and interesting creatures, during my final days aboard E/V Nautilus. Let's take a look at some of them in my 59th Wildlife Vlog.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 60: While I Was AwayThis week, we'll explore what my cameras recorded while I was away in Mexico.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 61: San Antonio 2017Once again, I spent my thanksgiving in San Antonio Texas, visiting family. Let's take a look at the wildlife I encountered there.
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Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 63Cold weather seemed to drive the wildlife inside, but I still found plenty to film for my 63rd Wildlife Vlog.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 64For my 64th wildlife vlog, we'll explore how Huntley Meadow's wildlife is coping with the cold temperatures.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 65This week we'll take a look at the cool wildlife (and the cool technology) that I spotted in old town, along the Potomac River.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 66In my 66th Wildlife Vlog, I examine animal tracks, and take a close look at a poison ivy vine.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 67For my 67th Wildlife Vlog, I'll explore the wooded area bordering some train tracks, to see what wildlife I can find.
Valentine's Day 2018Humans aren't the only ones celebrating valentine's day this year.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 68For my 68th wildlife vlog, we'll take a brief survey of the winter wildlife surrounding Island Creek's small neighborhood pond.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 69This week, we'll observe the wildlife of Kingstowne Park, including some cute song birds, moss dwelling rotifers, and a large toothed mammal terrorizing the trees of Kingstwone. That and more in my 69th Wildlife vlog.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 70For my 70th Wildlife Vlog, I take a walk around the neighborhood to observe some birds, and take a close (microscopic) look at wet tree bark.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 71On a simple walk to the metro, I ran into all types of wildlife.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 72I spotted all sorts of creatures at Olander and Margaret Banks Park, including a red tailed hawk on the hunt.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 73This week, I explore some of the life growing around, and in, Kingstowne Park's Pond.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 74This week, I slog through the water-logged trails of Huntley Meadows Park, to see what creatures have benefited from all of our rainy weather.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 75Microbe-filled moss, turtles lurking in the underbrush, these are some of the crazy animals I encountered in a waterlogged Huntley Meadows. Let's take one more look at this green paradise, in my 75th Wildlife Vlog.
Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 75.5With my old editing computer refusing to start, I had to turn to my mobile phone to create my 76th wildlife vlog.
Exploring Shenandoah: Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog 76My 76th Wildlife Vlog chronicles the weekend I exploring the wild beauty of Shenandoah National Park, with my fellow summer interns.
Wildlife of Harper's Ferry: Episode 77For my 77th episode, we'll explore the wildlife of Harper's Ferry.
Backyard Safari: Episode 78A morning spent gardening was the perfect time to film some wildlife, for my 78th wildlife vlog.
Creatures of Los Angeles: Episode 79A brief trip to Los Angeles was the perfect time to film some interesting (and very friendly) non-human creatures.
Huntley Meadows Microbial Dive: Episode 80What happens when you accidentally erase half of your week's footage? You create a wildlife vlog with the footage you have left! For this week's episode, we'll take a (brief) look at some of Huntley Meadows' microbial life, including a mysterious red worm inhabiting the muddy bottom of this marshland.
Calvert Cliffs Wildlife: Episode 81This week I go creature chasing, and fossil hunting, at Calvert Cliffs Park.
Front Yard Safari: Episode 82A quick look at some of the creatures I encountered while cleaning my front yard.
Looking Back at 2018: Episode 83Let's take a look back at some of the wildlife I encountered during 2018! Also, check out my (rebranded) social media below: Youtube: Boyd_RB (filter search results under 'Channel') Facebook: Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog Flickr: BoydRB3 Instagram: BoydRB3 Twitter: BoydRB3 Pintrest: BoydRB3 Follow me if you feel like it, and keep an eye out for some photo and stock footage sales I'll be doing this upcoming year. Happy New Year everyone!
San Antonio Thanksgiving Safari: Episode 84What better way to celebrate the new year, than by looking at some of the wildlife I encountered this past thanksgiving? (This is what happens when you slack on your video posting schedule). Great horned owls, tenacious water bears, and more in this week's wildlife vlog. Also, check out my (rebranded) social media below: Website: www.boydrb.com Youtube: Boyd_RB (filter search results under 'Channel') Facebook: Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog Flickr: BoydRB3 Instagram: BoydRB3 Twitter: BoydRB3 Pintrest: BoydRB3 Follow me if you feel like it, and keep an eye out for some photo and stock footage sales I'll be doing this upcoming year.
Classroom in the Wild: Episode 85This episode explores the many cool creatures I ran across, during American University's Classroom in the Wild: https://www.american.edu/soc/environm... Also, check out my (rebranded) social media below: Website: www.boydrb.com Youtube: Boyd_RB (filter search results under 'Channel') Facebook: Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog Flickr: BoydRB3 Instagram: BoydRB3 Twitter: BoydRB3 Pintrest: BoydRB3 Follow me if you feel like it, and keep an eye out for some photo and stock footage sales I'll be doing this upcoming year.
Beijing: Episode 86Stunning skyscrapers, historical marvels, and more. This episode chronicles my time in Beijing, as part of CUSEF's Graduate Journalism Delegation: https://www.cusef.org.hk/about-us/ Also, check out my (rebranded) social media below: Website: www.boydrb.com Youtube: Boyd_RB (filter search results under 'Channel') Facebook: Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog Flickr: BoydRB3 Instagram: BoydRB3 Twitter: BoydRB3 Pintrest: BoydRB3 Follow me if you feel like it, and keep an eye out for some photo and stock footage sales I'll be doing this upcoming year.
Yinchuan: Episode 87Technological innovation, interesting animals, and more. This episode chronicles my time in Yinchuan, as part of CUSEF's Graduate Journalism Delegation: https://www.cusef.org.hk/about-us/ Also, check out my (rebranded) social media below: Website: www.boydrb.com Youtube: Boyd_RB (filter search results under 'Channel') Facebook: Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog Flickr: BoydRB3 Instagram: BoydRB3 Twitter: BoydRB3 Pintrest: BoydRB3 Follow me if you feel like it, and keep an eye out for some photo and stock footage sales I'll be doing this upcoming year.
Shanghai: Episode 88Urban tigers, titanic buildings, and more. This episode chronicles my time in Shanghai, as part of CUSEF's Graduate Journalism Delegation: https://www.cusef.org.hk/about-us/ Also, check out my (rebranded) social media below: Website: www.boydrb.com Youtube: Boyd_RB (filter search results under 'Channel') Facebook: Robert Boyd Wildlife Vlog Flickr: BoydRB3 Instagram: BoydRB3 Twitter: BoydRB3 Pintrest: BoydRB3 Follow me if you feel like it, and keep an eye out for some photo and stock footage sales I'll be doing this upcoming year.
Huntley Meadows: Episode 89
Mother's Day (2019)A short mother's day video, starring the house sparrows nesting in my vent, and the snails laying (MANY) eggs in my backyard.
Backyard Spring Cleaning 2019From a jungle of weeds, to a soup of fresh-water microbes. Let's explore the creatures encountered during my 2019 Back Yard spring cleaning.
Front Yard Spring Cleaning (2019)From nesting house sparrows to flower-pot dwelling rotifers. Let's explore the creatures encountered during my 2019 Front Yard spring cleaning.
Easter Bunny PSA (2020)An active Norway rat burrow filmed in Washington DC.
Snake vs. Frog at Huntley MeadowsSound on if you’re a fan of classical music 🎶 Halloween came early for this green frog 🐸. While thanksgiving came early for this northern water snake 🐍.Honestly, I felt kind of bad just watching… oh well 😂.
A Tasty Turkey Vulture ThanksgivingTired of turkey 🦃 , why not ‘graduate’ to a more ‘interesting’ meal (no I don’t mean humans🤣).Have a Happy-Tasty Turkey Vulture Thanksgiving everyone.
Barbados Giant Centipede EncounterHere is a GIANT centipede (Scolopendra) I encountered, while out exploring the Barbados Wilderness. I saw several as I was digging my hands through the leaf litter 😱, but this was the only one with an arm full of babies! I also did some digging on the internet, and found out that you might be able to find these multi legged monsters on nearby Carribean Islands, and in South America. Apparently, they can can grow to over 7 inches (18 cm) long. Numerous Barbadians have also told me that their bite can be… very unpleasant!Definitely an exciting (and terrifying) find.
Fox Jan 19th EncounterA red fox I ran into on my morning walk.
Happy World Wildlife DayHappy #worldwidlifeday everyone!
Cherry Blossom Timelapse (2023)Warm weather means it’s time 4 a Cherry Blossom🌸 Timelapse. Hope everyone’s enjoying the pretty flowers, and the annoying allergies.
Sierra Leone ReunionThis short film not only chronicles my reconnection with my ancestral homeland and culture. It also provides a brief look at Sierra Leone’s wildlife, hinting at an iceberg of biodiversity worthy of wider public interest and conservation. I believe that in order to protect Sierra Leone’s wildlife, more people need to see it.
Bay Appreciation Day 2023
Macro Monday - Front YardThis Macro Monday, let's take a closer look at the creepy crawlies skulking around the average front yard.
World Reef Awareness Day - Barbados Edition
Maple Tree PlantingWhat do emerald - red leaves and dirty invertebrates have in common? Find out on this episode!
Macro Monday - Velvet MitesThis Macro Monday, let’s take a close look at Velvet Mites!
World Oceans Day - 2023Happy World Oceans Day! Her’s a close look at some creatures I encountered during my Fulbright - National Geographic Fellowship in Barbados.