Nature movies by Jonathan Swanson
Category: Nature Movies
River Otters in Oaks Bottom
Today I ran across a River Otter enjoying sushi for lunch. Here is some close-up video footage. River otters are one of the most beloved animals in the world, and for good reason. They are incredibly playful, intelligent, and social creatures that have been around for millions of years. They are also incredibly important to the health of our ecosystems, as they help to keep the balance of aquatic life in check. River otters are members of the Mustelidae family, which includes weasels, badgers, and
November in Oaks Bottom
Here is some recent video footage from Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge. I added some solo piano music. The soundtrack is my recording of a beautiful piano composition called To A Wild Rose by Edward MacDowell....
May Music Video
Here is some video footage of wildlife in Portland Oregon. The soundtrack to this video is a relaxing and meditative piano improvisation by Jonathan Swanson. For the highest quality video, select 1080 on the video player. If you have a slower internet you may have to select a smaller size video...
The First Days of Spring
The flowers are blooming, the birds are singing, and the sun is out for the first days of spring. I compiled some video footage from the first days of spring in Portland Oregon....
DUCK DRAMA
Here are two short videos that featuring mallards acting crazy. For a more dramatic effect, I added sound effects and music. Ducks sometimes get territorial and get a little crazy at times. The also have an interesting courtship ritual. Duck Fight Duck Love and Courtship...
Nature Video Gallery
Here is a page to find some of my nature movies in a gallery. Tundra Swans...
2021 Highlight Film
This is my 2021 compilation video. It features some of my favorite video clips and photos from 2021. I also included 3 of my recent improvised piano recordings. In the video player controls, select 1080 for the best quality. If you have a slow internet connection, the video will automatically play at a lower quality....
December Nature Video
Raptors This is a video featuring a variety of raptors that I photographed this year. The list includes owls, hawks, eagles, and falcons. It is put to my original piano improvisation that I recorded....