Faroe Islands // When Birds Attack - Mountain trips
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Date: 2023-01-17
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WillN2Go1
Well worth the wait for this video. Thanks. For the birds get some big eyeball buttons or patches to put on the back of your hat. Works for the big cats as well.
I used to read that 'birds have no sphincter control' meaning when they have to poop they poop - no control. Baloney. We have a black Thule container that we'd put on our white van, and something about it the seagulls would just crap all over it. Cars next to us? Nothing! And in my kayak off the coast there was a 2-3 year period when the seagulls would change direction to fly over me and try to crap. I'd act aggressive, stare at them or wave my paddle and they reel off, but they'd always poop. About two years ago, same area they just stopped. Crows will change direction to check out what you're doing, you've probably seen this, but no crow has ever tried to poop on me.
I'm probably completely wrong but I'd guess those birds coming down on you were skuas. On Skellig Michael off Ireland there're a lot of puffins, on the side where the old monk's beehive cells are the puffins are totally chill, but on just the other side of this tiny island they flee when anyone approaches.
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Well worth the wait for this video. Thanks. For the birds get some big eyeball buttons or patches to put on the back of your hat. Works for the big cats as well.
I used to read that 'birds have no sphincter control' meaning when they have to poop they poop - no control. Baloney. We have a black Thule container that we'd put on our white van, and something about it the seagulls would just crap all over it. Cars next to us? Nothing! And in my kayak off the coast there was a 2-3 year period when the seagulls would change direction to fly over me and try to crap. I'd act aggressive, stare at them or wave my paddle and they reel off, but they'd always poop. About two years ago, same area they just stopped. Crows will change direction to check out what you're doing, you've probably seen this, but no crow has ever tried to poop on me.
I'm probably completely wrong but I'd guess those birds coming down on you were skuas. On Skellig Michael off Ireland there're a lot of puffins, on the side where the old monk's beehive cells are the puffins are totally chill, but on just the other side of this tiny island they flee when anyone approaches.
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AR
you should come to the uk at some point and do some mountain challenges, they may not be as big as over in the states but there full of character and and still pack a punch if you underestimate them. 3 main challenges that i can think of are in Wales, Scotland and England respectively. Welsh 3000's - 50km with nearly 4000m of ascent 15 summits, Ramsey Round - 58 miles taking in 24 summits with a total climb of around 28, 500 feet ascent, Bob graham round 66 miles (106 km) with 26, 900 feet (8, 200 m) of ascent 42 summits. All 3 are 24h challenges.
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you should come to the uk at some point and do some mountain challenges, they may not be as big as over in the states but there full of character and and still pack a punch if you underestimate them. 3 main challenges that i can think of are in Wales, Scotland and England respectively. Welsh 3000's - 50km with nearly 4000m of ascent 15 summits, Ramsey Round - 58 miles taking in 24 summits with a total climb of around 28, 500 feet ascent, Bob graham round 66 miles (106 km) with 26, 900 feet (8, 200 m) of ascent 42 summits. All 3 are 24h challenges.
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Gar
Thanks so much for sharing your videos with us. They're wonder (except for the explicit puking. I appreciate how much time you invest in creating and editing your trips. I love your drone footage. I've considered buying one but am concerned about crashing it into a tree, lake, or cliff, after which my wife would immediately confiscate the remote control. I'm looking forward to viewing all of your videos, after which I should be considered as one of your official fans.
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Thanks so much for sharing your videos with us. They're wonder (except for the explicit puking. I appreciate how much time you invest in creating and editing your trips. I love your drone footage. I've considered buying one but am concerned about crashing it into a tree, lake, or cliff, after which my wife would immediately confiscate the remote control. I'm looking forward to viewing all of your videos, after which I should be considered as one of your official fans.
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ordinary
Most of those birds nest on the ground in the Faroes. Mostly around the big rocks or holes on the grass field. They become very territorial during this season, especially brooding mothers. You gotta be careful with all the camouflaged eggs and also take care of your head, they don't mind bitting a piece!
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Most of those birds nest on the ground in the Faroes. Mostly around the big rocks or holes on the grass field. They become very territorial during this season, especially brooding mothers. You gotta be careful with all the camouflaged eggs and also take care of your head, they don't mind bitting a piece!
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scha0306
Not that it's not always the case, but your editing game here is fantastic. Especially given the solo, improvisational nature of your trip, and the limited material you say you had to work with. Thanks for brightening up my morning with some stunning footage.
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Not that it's not always the case, but your editing game here is fantastic. Especially given the solo, improvisational nature of your trip, and the limited material you say you had to work with. Thanks for brightening up my morning with some stunning footage.
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Liveware
We have one of those rave tunnels in Norway. It is 24. 5 km (15. 2 mi) long. There are light shows every 6 km (3. 7 mi. Really makes you forget that you are in a tunnel, yeah. On a good day you might see a couple of tourists stopping for pictures.
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We have one of those rave tunnels in Norway. It is 24. 5 km (15. 2 mi) long. There are light shows every 6 km (3. 7 mi. Really makes you forget that you are in a tunnel, yeah. On a good day you might see a couple of tourists stopping for pictures.
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Zach
This video. I mean you're all alone and being blasted by wind and some rain. Definitely shows how much you love adventure. Much easier to embrace the suck when you have friends around. Danny is a beast forever and always haha
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This video. I mean you're all alone and being blasted by wind and some rain. Definitely shows how much you love adventure. Much easier to embrace the suck when you have friends around. Danny is a beast forever and always haha
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Zimmy
the wind blew me to a standstill. that is why I hated riding my bike in TX so much. Give me a good 10% grade over a 30mph headwind any day. At least grades end. In Texas, the wind never stops.
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the wind blew me to a standstill. that is why I hated riding my bike in TX so much. Give me a good 10% grade over a 30mph headwind any day. At least grades end. In Texas, the wind never stops.
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Gary
I live in Northern Norway and this is REALLY familiar. I rode yesterday and it was blowing so hard down the fjord that I was going 5 kph downhill! And that was slamming on the pedals.
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I live in Northern Norway and this is REALLY familiar. I rode yesterday and it was blowing so hard down the fjord that I was going 5 kph downhill! And that was slamming on the pedals.
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spicee1000
Official Counter: Mediocre Amateur videos since Danny's last puke: 2!
While this video was filed years ago, it was just published so it counts. See you next video.
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Official Counter: Mediocre Amateur videos since Danny's last puke: 2!
While this video was filed years ago, it was just published so it counts. See you next video.
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Drew
I know its with great effort that you pack that drone with you, but Damn dude if thats not some of the prettiest shots of those islands. Like always, great shots Danny
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I know its with great effort that you pack that drone with you, but Damn dude if thats not some of the prettiest shots of those islands. Like always, great shots Danny
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Rodney
Spectacular video! Really enjoy it. You continue to be a real inspiration - to just get out and make the most in life at whatever level of ability and fitness
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Spectacular video! Really enjoy it. You continue to be a real inspiration - to just get out and make the most in life at whatever level of ability and fitness
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eaglesfannnn
Hey! Nice to see this trip series continue. That trip to the Faroes seems like a grind though. I'd love to see it someday but definitely not on bike.
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Hey! Nice to see this trip series continue. That trip to the Faroes seems like a grind though. I'd love to see it someday but definitely not on bike.
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WhereKentWent
Awesome Danny. I always wondered why there wasn't more videos about the Faroh Islands. Glad you finally got this put together!
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Awesome Danny. I always wondered why there wasn't more videos about the Faroh Islands. Glad you finally got this put together!
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Heikki
Brilliant video. But how on earth do you get to the Faroes with a bike? I live in Europe and the Faroes are still remote AF.
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Brilliant video. But how on earth do you get to the Faroes with a bike? I live in Europe and the Faroes are still remote AF.
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Chris
Im sure its been asked and answered so many times before. but what drone do you use? Currently looking at buying my first!
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Im sure its been asked and answered so many times before. but what drone do you use? Currently looking at buying my first!
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Chip
As always, great views, great commentary, and great adventure! It's hard to believe someone could give this a thumbs down.
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As always, great views, great commentary, and great adventure! It's hard to believe someone could give this a thumbs down.
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DiZZy
That landscape is incredible.
If I was there, the urge to climb every mountain around me would be too much to resist.
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That landscape is incredible.
If I was there, the urge to climb every mountain around me would be too much to resist.
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Andrew
As an Irish fan of MA, but also a fan of singing the Wild Rover, I am torn as to who I have sympathy for here.
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As an Irish fan of MA, but also a fan of singing the Wild Rover, I am torn as to who I have sympathy for here.
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Mark
Great video, great music! Your a beast! Reminds me of training with Hawk Harper 20 years ago (Runners Corner)
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Great video, great music! Your a beast! Reminds me of training with Hawk Harper 20 years ago (Runners Corner)
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