BACKYARD MIRACLES
Discover the secret lives of hummingbirds. Peer inside the worlds largest film archive of hummingbird nests. Join the hummingbirds-up-close community.
ACCESS THE ARCHIVE
130 Nests. 250 Neighbors. One Lens.
What started as a backyard hobby became a world-class archive. As a naturalist and cinematographer, I’ve documented generations of hummingbird families to show you how they build, survive, and thrive.
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Click play to see a short clip of Feather feeding her two chicks.
Witnessing a hummingbird feed her nestlings never gets old. Somehow along the way, I have amassed the world’s largest archive of nest footage—work that has led BBC Natural History, PBS Nature, Netflix, and CBC to request my footage for their productions.
CREATE YOUR SANCTUARY
Hummingbirds bring a unique peace to a garden. Learn simple, practical steps to upgrade your yard into a preferred destination for your hummingbird neighbors and enjoy a front-row seat to their magic.
STEP BEHIND THE LENS
Discover hidden nests with FLIR technology
I’ve spent 17 years documenting this colony—finding the nests that remain invisible to the naked eye. On this 3-hour walk through the trails of Hummingbird Hills, I put a thermal camera in your hands so you can see what I see.
Through the infrared lens, these birds look like glowing Christmas lights hidden in the canopy. It is a rare chance to track their heat signatures and witness the secret life of the nest without ever disturbing the birds.
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THE RIPPLE EFFECT
The Bird Who Fixed the Filmmaker
I had the best gear and 16 years of experience, but I was powerless to help a tiny bird with a broken wing. My TEDx talk is the story of Bailey—the hummingbird who forced me to put down my camera, open my heart, and discover that the most important thing we can ever 'capture' is a moment of resilience.
UPLIFT YOUR AUDIENCE
Keynotes, judging, and guest appearances
My video archive is filled with vibrant, high-speed color, but some of my best moments are the stories I get to share from the stage. Whether I’m judging a photography contest or delivering a keynote, I bring 16 years of technical skill—and a few unexpected stories (like the time I built a helicopter from three wrecked chassis)—to every event. Let’s talk about how we can uplift your audience together.
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Ever wondered what it’s actually like inside a nest? I’ve spent 16 years bringing you up close to 130 nests and 250+ birds I’ve come to know by name. Subscribe to the Hummingbird Heartbeat for an intimate look at the nests and the stories you won't see anywhere else.
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