If you'd like to see the hour long recap of year one on this homestead, you can find it here: ukposts.info/have/v-deo/i6qbrZ6pZICAlWQ.html

I know it's cheesy, but the world needs more people like you. Congrats on your new home!

Dude, this property is so cool! I really look forward to the the things you'll film and photograph. You do great work, keep it up!

I came straight from the pond video, and Sparrow already looking so happy and healthy melted my heart. Keep up the great work!

My god this may be first time I thank UKposts for recommendation. I am looking forward all the best things coming out from that new place of yours.

Nice to see someone supporting wildlife habitat and inspiring others to do the same. I would love to grow up and be like you someday!!

From backyard pond, to I own a forest lol. That escalated quickly :) Congrats on the new land! Been enjoying your pond building series, glad it went viral!!

Just discovered your chanel, it's great. As a UK based conservationist seeing your projects are a breath of fresh air. I can't wait to see more projects and what you do with your new home.

I wish I had more to give but you guys are doing something amazing. Thank you for caring!

“Those 3 pixels are my best work” 😂 the humor in this channel is just unmatched. What treat for us to all be able to watch along your awesome journey

Wow, between the wildlife pond you built video, and the plans for this wildlife homestead, it is inspiring to see one person making such a huge impact. I hope your videos inspires others that they too can make a positive impact on our planet.

Good stuff mate. I’d like to do something similar to this one day. Living surrounded by wildlife has always been my dream.

Best UKposts content I’ve seen for months. I wish I could own a house and some land and do some fun nature stuff one day like you.

Let the Wildlife Homestead viewings begin!!! What a treat for all of us voyeurs here on UKposts!!!

So excited about your new projects - can’t wait to see how all of your plans develop! Take care, Kate

I love the work you’ve done! So nice and inspiring to see

You're doing amazing work, keep it up!

I stumbled upon your channel quite recently but I find it extremely enjoyable ❤️. Thank you for your hard work.

No words are enough to describe how much i like your video's in wich you show the genuine willingness to preserve and observe wildlife. Im already pumped to see what you will do with your newly purchased land and how it will benefit the wildlife in and surrounding it. Thank you for your work :)

A small pond modification to add a shallow bird bathing area would be a nice enhancement. My backyard birds also enjoy sand baths. Beautiful property! Enjoy 😊

I love this! Those ponds are so good for the wildlife in the area. Some suggestions to what you could do with them: -Build a shallow creek leading to one of them for added circulation and oxygen, bathing spot for birds, easy acces drinking for mammals and reptiles and for adding to the beautiful scenery :) - Make a marshlike shallow beach area with lots of vegetation for insects and amphibians to hide in. Amphibians need shallower waters in the spring that warm up quickly so the eggs hatch early and have a better chance of survival, and dense vegetation for hiding from predators and getting food. Shallow planted areas are also very good for filtration and oxygenation. - Plant more plants! Water lilys can sit both in the deeper and half shallow parts and help with excess nutrients and hiding spot for animals in the pond. I'm not familiar with the native plant species there, but the more the merrier. Both fully aquatic and marsh plants. Since it's so deep it won't get overgrown easily. Try to plant them in the bottom instead of planters for a more natural look and they'll be able to spread out. - I'm not sure about introducing fish or crayfish to the pond, maybe just some small minnows like you said that won't disturb the balance too much. Any bigger fish might eat the tadpoles, insects, plants and ruin nursery spots and scare off amphibians. And with amphibians thriving they'll feed the birds and other predators around the pond. I'm sure you'll do wonders with this place, I look forward to following the process!!

Good initiative man. As a child (I was about 5 yrs old) we had a small cedar acreage on Vancouver Island. I absolutely loved the feeling of all the old trees with streams and dense forest. Long story short, we moved to New Zealand when I was 7, now I'm 50 but that feeling of the cedar forest had stuck with me and at the age of 45 I bought a 45ha hill with the pure goal of reforestation and facilitation for natural New Zealand ecosystem. Sounds like a similar path you and I. My job mostly consists of weed control and pest control - New Zealand has many imported invasive weeds and pests that will obliterate the native biodiversity. It is a grueling project, but it makes me feel good. Good luck with it.

This is admirable, I'm not quite a fan of wildlife photography but your videos about preserving habitats for the native species are really inspiring me into trying to do the same. Love your videos!

You give inspiration to all people.

I was so pleased to learn that you and your partner were able to buy this land, especially so in that you are taking it over from hunters, returning its focus to supporting wildlife rather than exploiting it. What you were able to accomplish in your last two endeavors was so impressive and inspiring, I can't help but think you'll be able to do exponentially more in your new home. Congratulations. I look forward to watching your progress.

Warning for the pond: adding species (fish) is totally different from encouraging new species to come by adding flowers for examples. I'm always concerned about introducing any specie in natural areas. BTW, I suppose that you choose local flowers species for your meadow of course. 2 questions / suggestions for your ponds: A. Could your ponds become shelters for seasonal migratory birds species? If yes, what can you do to help them during their journey (probably same kind of initiatives than the ones you took around your small pond) B. Do you have bats during spring / summer seasons ? If so, you could add bat shelters on the roof of your towers and/or in some trees. They are mostly endangered species.

I have no idea why UKposts decided to recommend this video to me but this is absolutely amazing! Seeing the vast nature is just mind-blowing. Congratulations and Happy New Year!

Never subscribed or left a comment before but you need a bigger platform. Make the world a better place one bird at a time.

Such an incredible place, it was meant for you for sure, you'll definitely do it justice, quite literally endless possibilities. Waking up to a new adventure every day! Allowing us all to be part of your journey is very much appreciated. Keep up the good work my friend-love from the UK 🇬🇧 👍🐿️🦃🦆

Being a bird watcher and an avid nature fanatic, I am extremely jealous but also happy for you at the same time. Excited for upcoming videos.

2023 is *already* off to a great start knowing that we’ll be treated to videos from this project! 💖 I cannot wait. All the best to you and your family.

The escapism from content like this unreal. I've always been infatuated by wildlife so its very great to be able to see stuff like this, especially shot so beautifully

Super happy for you guys, can’t wait to see the rest of the story

Nice, I planned on building a small pond like you did this upcoming spring and I'm also staring work on our timber, about 60 acres, this spring to make some better wildlife habitat and feeding areas. So basically I'll get to follow along as you do the same thing and hopefully learn some things. edit: typed this before watching and your plan with the hunting blinds is actually my same plan in our woods. second level for birds in trees and to spot animals coming then first level with windows along floor for other wildlife

Thanks for sharing your passion for preserving the nature! May this inspire all the viewers to each start our own projects, from something small like a bird feeder to whatever we can, as all creatures on this amazing planet are precious. We’re blessed with people like you, Earth is our only home and everything we do to keep it in good shape and thrive is helping each of us enjoy our time here. Thank you.

I'm so excited to watch how you develop your land! It's absolutely amazing how you think about what you can do what's best for the wildlife in your area! I wish you and your girlfriend all the best and a lot of luck and joy with your new house!

Congratulations on the new house and land. I can't wait to see how it all comes together over the years. Glad to see the cat is now living the good life he looks so much healthier and happy.

Hi there! Just stopping by to say this is amazing. I homeschool my kiddos (8, 11 & 3). I recently found your channel and showed them the video where you remake a pond in your property...and now they are fans of your videos. Can't wait to show them this one. Very inspiring for young minds. Thank you💕

Super happy for you, confrats on your new land! Also, I'm happy for the wildlife there, because they'll have someone who really cares! Happy holidays :)

Greetings from Ireland. Just today I came across your channel and was captivated by your wildlife pond and I immediately subscribed. So much habitat is affected by us humans and its impacting the other living things that share this earth so its important that each of us try even in a small way to create food, water and habitat. Well done and I look forward to following your channel.

Lovely seeing what you've done for the wildlife via this pond (helping the kitten along the way)! Thank you!

I can’t wait to see what you do with this homestead! I really love your pond video and this new property is gorgeous and has so much potential!

Bro doesn’t make a pond, buy a nature homestead but also is giving a portion of his funds from videos to help charity. You are amazing and deserve a million subs or more

Your passion, knowledge, and enthusiasm are infectious. I watched this with my 5 year old son and he’s already excited to get back to our walks through our local forest preserves. Best of luck!

Oh man, I found your channel a few months back and I am really glad I did!! This is so awesome. You deserve to be one of the largest channels on YT with what you do and stand for. My wife and I absolutely loved the nature pond and cannot wait to see what you guys do with this slice of heaven! I'm most excited to see what comes of the double ponds to be honest! I love the diversity of animals it attracts.

I’ve been an avid birder my entire life and have been fortunate to volunteer my time with the local Audubon Society. I’m certain you’ll be a fantastic steward of the land and can’t wait to follow your environmental improvements. Merry Christmas 🎄

Congrats Stefan, looks like a beautiful place. I live on 5 acres and your pond build inspired me to create a place on my property for birds and other wildlife. I built a small photography blind and have really enjoyed sitting in the blind for a couple of hours now and then and observe and take photos. It's becoming my happy place.

So happy I came across your channel! Loving your videos and really hope we get to see more of what you do with your beautiful wildlife homestead!!! Big congrats!🌻

I’m so glad I came across your channel Stefano. Congrats on the new acreage and Sparrow kitty. :) Stoked to see the wildlife movin forward!

I was looking up homemade bird feeders , fountains and creating a bird friendly environment and then I luckily came across you ! I just fantasize about what you are are doing. Now I can watch , learn, smile , apparently giggle and appreciate that someone is living a life I never could. Your kindness literally warms my heart with every watch. You are an inspiration and a sign of hope knowing minds like yours are still out there . Look forward to all that you will offer to share. PS., I was so delighted when I watch you take in the kitty ! Glad everyone is settling in so far and congrats to you all. Best wishes and happy holidays

Good to know there is a plot of nature in good hands 🙌

This is only my second video of yours that I've seen and yet I am super excited for you guys. Beautiful property. LOVE the meadow of wildflowers idea! Can't wait to see more of the new property. Congratulations!

Congrats man, what you are doing is incredible, i cannot imagine how much time effort and money this takes, but i can clearly see your passion for nature and wildlife is pushing you to do what you love no matter the costs. One thing i do want to say is that not only are you doing a great job with the project, but in the process you are inspiring and educating people, my self included! I am in my early 20s with a passion for environmental/natural sciences and jus from watching the videos you have made i am immensely motivated to continue my education in hopes of doing something similar with my life. again man thank you for everything your doing and keep going many people clearly are rooting for you and hope for the best with this project.

Love how Sparrow adjusted to her forever home!

Broo you're using your money FOR GOOD and got such a positive impact on nature by sharing all these magnificant clips that can really reawaken peoples fascination and love for it. You (two) alone perserve and create sooo much space for other species and a healthy ecosystem to thrive, I swear it makes up for at least ten other people not doing so. I'm truly interested in living more in this way but currently still at university, so the steps I take are restricted to my balcony. Seeing where you're at and what you're creating gives me a lot of drive and hope at steering towards my own future. Hopefully you meet many more people with whom to enjoy what you do and love - wishing you the best for this projects and the ones to come!

Wow..... Congratulations to you both! What an amazing place to live & what an awesome project! Looking forward to seeing what you have planned & what things you are able to do with the land & to see all of the different types of species of birds & wildlife that live in/around or visit your new home😊

You are my new favorite to follow and I am choosy! Can’t wait for more! Thank you from those of us who wish that they could do what you do so well. This is such a delight to watch! ❤

Your videos make me fall in love with nature!

This is phenomenal! There's just so much potential for wildlife. I am genuinely very excited for the number of species you would attract and would photograph. I would personally like if you could set up habitats for all the different types of animals so that it can become a property teeming with wildlife. All the best!

Wishing your new project the best! Thank you for your patience and work in making great content, genuinely. This channel is a great mix of engineering, photography, learning, and enjoying a shared passion in nature and interacting with it equitably. I think your planning and organization shows throughout. Looking forward to what’s to come. Also, dope bear mount. Needs to become the coat hook! 😂

I’m so excited to see all the videos that will come from you guys buying this property! Congrats to you guys! ❤

Man what a cool project! Can't wait to see what you will do with the whole ecosystem development. You should organize phototours on your property once everything is set up to your liking.

I just found your channel and it's a new favorite. I've been a serious hobbyists photographer for many years and I recently added a super telephoto lens to my kit. It has really opened a new world to photograph for me and your videos are further feeding my passion to expand into bird and wildlife photography. I look forward to watching all your videos.

Can't wait for the next year videos, nice to see a good person at work, it's really encouraging

This is only the second video I have watched but the content is amazing! It's like watching your videos just sucks you in and you don't want to stop. I'm also really loving all of the support I see I have never seen so many donations in the comment section.

I have watched the previous episode and it was awesome! thank you for helping all these animals

We are all excited for you and your new venture! I am so SOOO grateful to have such great stewards for this land and the animals. Mother Earth has blessed us with such beauty, nourishment, natural medicines, shelter etc. You are offering such a beautiful gift to us all...and to our children and our children's children. Thank you for honoring this land and inhabitants! Blessings to you!

I'm really looking forward to seeing what you guys do with this property. It's amazing that you can and will take us all along for the journey. The ponds look incredible, and trout?? ah man! The meadow is a great idea too, could draw in some new species. Pumped for this. Congratulations to you both too - I really hope we can do this someday too.

I am SO excited to follow this journey. People like you are the real heroes of this earth, helping each and every species without disrupting the natural order of things. Thank you for everything you do!

This is literally my dream. I always wanted to own a large property in the wilderness where I could view wildlife. Glad to see you be able to pursue this incredible dream. Personally I'm very excited for the pond. I would stock it with minnows, bluegill, and smallmouth bass.

Words cannot express how happy I am for you. I lived quite remote for a few years and they were some of my best. It's just different. And you'll love it. Congratulations.

This is so wholesome, pond video was awesome. You seem like a great guy. Huge props! Can't wait for more videos coming our way. Greetings from Poland mate!

Awesome, love your videos and your interest in wildlife habitats. The planet needs more people like you.

Best UKposts content I've stumbled upon. Your videos are full of exactly what I enjoy seeing when I'm looking to relax but also learn something. Congratulations on finding this property. It's a true gift when you can work every day in a field you're passionate about. I'm looking forward to watching all your adventures in 2023.

You're amazing ! Growing up in Montreal , I never thought I'd see such excellent wildlife footage to building wildlife habitat ! All the best from a fellow Montreal Italian ! Bravo !

So happy to have found your channel! Awesome content & and I'll definitely be living vicariously through your beautiful homestead.

I just found your channel through you pond video and I am both devastated that I can't binge this journey THIS INSTANT and SO hyped to be a part of it! Your property is beautiful and your plans for it are just magical 💜 AND you do Wildlife photography? I can't wait!

Congratulations on your new Homestead.... what a wonderful Christmas. Bee hives and Bat houses would be great in your new wild flower meadow... Appreciate your videos and all the beautiful animals and birds you film. I just found your channel and can't wait to see what you guys do with your property. Have a wonderful Christmas and New Years.

another great video. I'm relatively new to wildlife photography, based in Ontario myself. ive been watching your pond videos as they have been a massive inspiration for me for when my wife and I are able to finally get our hands on a property. quebec was definitely a consideration. I am so glad you guys were able to achieve this! for now, i will wander the fields and trails of Northern Ontario and continue to improve my craft. thanks for all you've shared with us, and i cannot wait to see this project unfold.

Congratulations on your amazing new property! I can't wait to see what you do with it and what animals you are able to help make a great home there.

I came across your latest pond video which made me watch this one and now I'll be watching all your videos and definitely keeping up to date with how your Homestead comes along. Your narration and videography is absolutely wonderful!

You're the man. Would love to see a 24 hr live feed some day/year down the road. I know there's a lot to something like that. Thanks for the all the relaxing content you bring to the world.

Wow! The homestead and wildlife potential with the ponds look fantastic! I'm so happy you found such a good property and best of luck to you! Thank you too for giving back and helping worthwhile causes.

Just found your channel and I love it. Really looking forward to see you explore and start diversifying the area. I see a lot of potential in your homestead especially with the 2 ponds and the possible wildflower meadow. Those features are going to pull in a lot of opportunities for some amazing wildlife photography.

This is one of the most wholesome videos I've seen lately! Thank you very much for the smile on my face!

I am really looking forward to following the journey you and your partner have embarked upon. Merry Christmas🎄!

Dude thank you for documenting this process! I'm so stoked for you and can't wait to see the progress over the years! What a fun and beautiful place!

This genuinely made me so happy thank you for doing this love your work man

This is amazing, I love the work you are doing! I CANNOT wait to see how this property develops!

How lovely for you to be able to do this! Look forward to seeing future developments and more gorgeous wildlife and scenery in your videos. And maybe more of beautiful Sparrow? So nice to see her again in this update. Good luck to you all for 2023, and in the meantime, have a very happy Christmas!

I can’t wait to see the progress you make, this is easily going to be one of my favourite playlist.

it's incredible to see this project finally. thank you so much for sharing, this is gorgeous

WOW Stefano what an inspiration you are. I love what you do and how you present it. Thanks for sharing. You filled my heart with joy.

This is going to be a fantastic series, new animals, birds, plants - especially for me because evreything is so different to where I live in Australia. I am so glad that I chanced on your site !

Im a wildlife lover but also a hunter, i have to say this property is incredible.

This is absolutely incredible. I’ve never wanted to be a UKpostsr before but the inspiration that you give me to watch and help our habitats

So enjoyed this Stefano and congratulations on your new homestead. As always, your videos not only educate but inspire.

Happy Holidays! Here's the newest video in this series: ukposts.info/have/v-deo/nHd5fn2cfathjnk.html

I am so excited for you! I’ve been looking at doing exactly this for my next home or play area so here are some of my thoughts based on what I’m planning to do and what you asked: For the hunting blinds, I would absolutely put feeders high up in nearby trees so you can photograph out those higher windows. Or put owl boxes as you’ve said. I would definitely build a 2nd lower level to photograph any mammals or birds going by. Or, you can get some help to take the legs off those stands to ‘lower’ the top part to be a photography blind. Something else along the line of bird feeders is finding roadkill and putting it in front of blinds. Sounds macabre, but the road kill won't go to waste. The same thing will happen, just not on the road. You'll attract all sorts of predators like wolves, coyotes and birds of prey. It's wouldn't be like baiting because using bird feeders is along the same idea - you're providing a food source. Trail cameras are also what I would deploy next to start getting some mammal patterns. Those will change now from the spring in the summer, but some of those trail cameras take great video. OR, go the extra step and create camera traps with dslr/mirrorless cameras. Those captures some high quality photos. For trail cams, I use GardePro from Amazon, under $100, batteries last long and the quality is great. I would look for solar options as well (I’ve been looking into those instead of using so many batteries). Bird feeders! YES! Set those up all over the place especially near the blinds. It will attract predators too. You’ll be able to get some great grouse mating and chick video. A friend of mine had a ‘gang’ outside his place. I’ve yet to photograph them, but he sent me iPhone photos of them all puffed out. The pond: I would take your idea from the home built pond and see if you can build a blind at eye level. Or, build/buy one of those floating hides. I know the pond is deeper so you might not able to touch bottom, but could be huge. Or maybe even use a kayak built with a hide. Merry Christmas to you and your girlfriend!

So excited for you!!! Can’t wait to see how you develop the land ❤❤❤