Solo Camping | Bear Encounter, Otters, Peak Spring Bird Migration 

Best way to relax on a Friday evening…watch a Budnick brother.

Max, I came because of your brother, but I have stayed because of your amazing, peaceful videos. I watch these to relax and unwind. Thank you.

We thoroughly enjoyed the birds and animals...your love for creation, and your ability to use the great equipment that you have! Thank you!!!

Amazing Captures Max. It did not disappoint and outdid my expectations as well. So many animals, creatures and beauty. Love how the camera makes you slow down, be patient and really enjoy and observe in a deeper way. Keep it up. Cheers

Our family loves your videos and appreciate the IDs you provide. The bird ID’d as a Robin was actually the “Drink Your Tea” bird, the Towhee, and the two waterfowl ID’d as snow geese were actually trumpeter swans.

This video was clearly made for Maxim to show off his photography skills - and I'm all for it!

yay, another video! Love it, there's so much soul in your production. I feel like I was there with you. Thank you Maxim

How refreshing, an atypical video with a focus on wildlife and the environment, rather than fishing and cooking. Thanks!

Thanks for sharing all this wildlife, and adding the names to the birds seen. Really enjoyed it.

Great video! You got wonderful footage of wildlife and birds. I especially enjoyed the otter. What you called a Snow Goose (has black wingtips), though, is actually a Trumpeter Swan (all white). Awesome find!

I haven't seen a back country birding photography video before. This is super well done. Nice job!

Bird and animal watching with Max! Thanks again for taking us along.

New to your channel and live it. I spent 30 years and as many trips into the BWCAW of Minnesota and enjoyed the sights you shared. It is as much of a religious or back to nature experience as one can get. Thank you for sharing.

The passion and deep respect that you have for wildlife is palpable. Thanks for taking us along.

I love it when you get into artist mode, Maxim, you’re so good.

Absolutely stunning, every detail perfect down to the steaming kettle. Loved it.

Awesome footage of the wildlife. The birds are my favorite!

Some great wildlife captures there Max. Beautifully done as always.

Watching your videos for the first time on a friend's advice. We have watched the Baird brothers for years. Great photography, especially for the bird lovers. Glad Noah told me about you.

Beautiful video. Really love your nature inspired vision. Peaceful, delicate, exquisite ❤

Best part about this vid is that you capture “the sound of nothing” you get in nature. All you hear is nature, nothing more, so sick. Hard to describe to those who’ve never left the city……. Fire upload as always Mr.Max 🙏

I thoroughly enjoyed the nature video. I do that on my property in AZ. I've photographed bird varieties , ground squirrels , rabbits , lizards , desert tortoises , Roadrunners, Gamble Quail with their babies etc.. Thank you for sharing ! 😊 Natures great !

Great stuff. So often we just don’t take the time to really look, listen, and appreciate the wildlife around us.

Love the Video , Can watch it over and over and over etc It was fun to watch because brought out my Book of birds. My favourite was the Great Blue Heron. Around 7:12 Nicely Done Your videography is unmatched , I enjoy the narrative also.

Thank you for sharing this beautiful video. Nothing beats nature. The scenery, the sounds and the sights are absolutely stunning! Take care. Much ❤

Your videography is so pure , I feel like I'm there.💛

One of my favorite videos 😊 the relaxing vibe with the beautiful wildlife! Thank you Max for your time and work

Watching this at work, keeps me calm and from acting out towards my co-workers. Thank you. 😂

What an awesome video again Maxim. You have such a great eye for nature and taking pictures of them, like eternalizing(is that a word?..lols) it. And nature seems to allow you and want you to do it. I keep your videos in a special folder and watch them sometimes on repeat, turn the volume up and chill and listen to the water splashing, wind, birds, and animals and appreciate the pristine Canadian wildlife...thank you for such amazing work...🌟💫❤️👍🇨🇦😎

I'm only halfway thru this, but must stop to thank you for how your artistic eye captures beautiful nature to share with us! And what a treat to hear my very favorite birdsong from the red-winged blackbirds! Okay, on to the rest of the show haha!

As one of my favorite groups sing ...... Because I get a peaceful easy feeling! And I know you won't let us down! 😊😊😊.

Just came back from an overnight canoe camping trip and saw your video. The moment I saw the moon scene I knew this was going to be a great episode and I clicked the like button without even finishing the entire video. :)

National Geographic has nothing on you, Maxim!!! Bravo for a very professional and inspiring wildlife video….

I’ll second the opinion of “Triple G”; absolutely nothing beats Mother Nature and all her creatures, big and small! Loved the way you captured the playful otter, that’s their profile; playful, curious, gregarious. That’s your power animal Max, bravo on your excellent photography.

You certainly have the eye and the soul of a naturalist. Thanks.

Impressive camera work Max! Back in your native surroundings after your southwestern adventures!

Max this video was absolutely magical,I was frightened to breath in case I scared the otter. I really loved this it’s very different from your camping trips with Zander and your friends this was beautiful thank you. ❤ sending best wishes from Australia 🇦🇺

There is Magic in this piece. Finding a niche in Wildlife photography? Thank you for the pictures and bird songs. I live in the country with many of these same birds and animals - This is a good reminder to stop for a moment and look and listen.

What a beautiful video, Max. Nature in action. Such a rich habitat. You can't help but to have a smile on your face. I just love otters. Naming those beautiful birds was so helpful. Thank you so much for this soulful experience. I almost felt like I was there. Safe travels and blessings.

Wow, Maxim Geographic 😂. Thoroughly enjoyed this footage. I just love the blue of the tree swallow, and orange of the oriole. Thanks.

Grrrrr those damn robins wake me up every morning at 4:00 am now in Michigan. Then I am wide awake and they finally shut up at 6:00 lol. I have never seen or even heard of that blue Tree Swallow!! Can't wait to ask my birdie friends tomorrow! We have the red-breasted bluebirds, but this one is totally new. Thank you!

Loved your video, very relaxing and stress reducing. I have been watching for a while and had to tell you that I enjoy watching your videos!

Love this. Nature immersion and appreciation. You captured it so well, not easy to do.

Such a chill vibe. You certainly were able to see an abundance of wildlife on this little trip. As an avid bird watcher myself, I appreciate not having to deal with the moquitoes and blackflies this time of year by watching videos like yours.

Gorgeous shots as always. Thanks for the amazing content

I really enjoyed this. The similarity to your usual way of shooting trips like this with a focus on the wildlife was awesome. I hope this summer you shoot some more northern Ontario videos like this. Really liked the naming of the birds too

That was a Blanding's Turtle, it's on the endangered species list. Wonderful video ❤

I’m running out of adjectives to describe your work. The best out there. Thank you!!

Beautiful shots! Super well done!

Beautiful video Max

dude u have such a zen aura to your personality .keep doing what u love and more love and power to you cause im here for it .cheers!!!!!!!

Absolutely stunning. That makes two of us, now! Thanks for highlighting the natural beauty of the Otter scene… amongst all the other incredible encounters you captured.

I’ve watched many of your videos and finally felt the need to comment. After a lifetime of work, family, and other commitments, I have finally reengaged in canoeing and photography from my teenage years ( now pushing 60). The technology is completely different- no rolling my own 35mm canisters, developing film in a basement darkroom and learning dodging and burning techniques. Your photography and videography is excellent and inspiring. You are what I would call an “old soul”. Keep at it and I hope to cross paddles with you some day. Cheers.

thank you for your beautiful videos - love the wildlife and the water patterns. keep up the good work

Didn't know you had such a nice telephoto lens and were so into wildlife videography :) Great trip!

Very relaxing video -- the wildlife shots are wonderful...you have great gentle energy!!

So enjoyable, Maxim! Just returned from my first visit to New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Canadians are so friendly!

Good job young fella. Truly enjoyable and the volume of video production is amazing.

This was such a beautiful film. You’re finding your special interest spot. Loved it. Please do more❤❤❤

Really nice work Maxim.Many thanks for sharing.

You're living my dream. Keep doing what you're doing so I can live vicariously through it!

Beautiful young Max

I love this aspect of your videos also. Bring ‘‘em on.

What a great video, such great photography. So enjoyed it, but enjoy all your videos.

Amazing footage…thank you for taking us on your journey 😊. New fan here 😊

Beautifully captured as always! Nice to see you back in the land of lakes, connected by rivers, with the occasional stream/swamp thrown in for variety. 😅 Also liked the reflections on patience, vhich of course is a virtue, but means so much more when you're feeding the evil vampire airborne the whole time. 😮

I absolutely loved the moon intro. Such a different video compared to your latest desert adventure regarding flora and fauna and still fascinated. Nothing beats nature with its own sounds slowing us down. Thanks for taking us along, enjoyed every minute.

Very good video! Lots of great wildlife shots. The birds you have listed as snow geese are actually trumpeter swans, and the bird near the end you have as a robin is actually another towhee. Keep up the good work!

This video is absolutely spectacular. You have some divine luck when it comes to wildlife sightings haha

Thank you so much for this Maxim. The photography was not only breath taking, but it was also relaxing to watch. You did a wonderful job and we're so thankful you share your trips with us.

You had me at, "Peak Spring Bird Migration"! Congrats on your first Baltimore Oriole! I was hoping that the Rose-breasted Grosbeak was going to pop out for you. Gotta say, I was drooling over your equipment Lens envy is very, very real!!! I shoot Canon and have a 400mm prime, but it has given up the ghost. Really enjoyed this and hope to see more wildlife in the future!

Great video Max ... at 15:36 Trumpeter Swans 👍🏻

Always amazing Max. Thanks for taking us along!!

Man you deserve more subs! Your consistency and kindness is admirable. Much respect to you Max

I love that you're a cool dude who's into birds

So many great shots... amazing video!👍👍👍

So glad to hear you’ll continue to focus on wildlife in future - I think you’ve really found your niche!!

Good to see you Max! What a special trip full of sightings and observations. I love otters as well so that was really great! My Mum knew her birds so well but her passion was wild flowers. She created such beautiful rock & wild flower beds / walkways ( her flower beds were also gorgeous) and this video very much reminds me of her. She was also a patient observer. Didn’t miss a thing about the natural world which is one of the greatest gifts she gave to me. I thank you for your passion in sharing it all with us and hope your trip to states ended well. Safe and happy journeys Max.💜 Barret

Wow, Max… I found you from your brother. It boggles my mind that you don’t have a better following. Xander surely has the personality for a big subscriber base but your filming and editing is some of the best I’ve seen. You capture nature in a different way than Xander and other creators. Keep doing what you are doing because your films are beautiful. Budnick brothers for life baby!!!

Excellent! Really nice story telling, thank you :)

I truly think you and your brother are kicking butt when it comes to nature/canoe camping/adventure stuff in our Canadian wilderness, god bless you!

Those bird sounds are so mesmerising. The bird life around me are from the parrot family. A beauty to look at, but unfortunately their calls drive me nuts. Gimme a loon, an otter, a beaver, heck even a bear.. any day. Top watch Max.

Honestly man your quiet but very knowledgeable! In all yours and Xanders video you are well spoken! Hope you had a great time Max!

MAXIM YOU ARE MORE A POET JUST LIKE YOUR CAMERA EYE. YOUR BROTHER IS THE SURVIVAL ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISTIC GUY CAMERA EYE.... BOTH UNIQUE WAYS OF LEAVING THINKING AND ACTING ... RESPECT FROM ELLAS ATHENS

Captivating serenity of pure nature. Thank You again, for sharing!!

Keep up the amazing work, excellent video! You, your brother, Lost Lakes, and Jim Baird have inspired me to start Canoe shopping. Thanks for doing what you guys do🤘

Beautiful video! I’ve lived in Maryland for years and have never seen a Baltimore Oriole!

Very nice ☺👍🙏

Awesome video! and wow, I wouldn't want to encounter a bear in forest... 😅

Thanks for sharing, that was a joy to watch.

I always find it amazing spotting animals out in nature. But then I think for every animal I spot how many see me that I don't see.

So beautiful. My favorite video of yours ever and maybe of any "camping RU-vid'" ever!

I was just thinking when does Maxim uploads a new video, and here it is. You took nice shots. Beautiful wildlife you have there. Sometimes i think animals know you are a good guy with good intention’s and they let you just walk by. Keep up the good work!

Lovely video, I love birding. Your videos are looking really good. I appreciate when someone takes to the time to really get the shots. Your brother does a great job as well, Lost Lakes and David North. It must be especially hard to shoot during bug season!

If at home if you want to see more Baltimore Orioles, put out slices of orange. They can’t resist.

Very pretty - love al the wildlife shots. I hope you carry bear spray! Be safe and have fun.

Thoroughly enjoyed the video. Thanks heaps ❤

Ah, the man revealed. A true connoisseur of nature. Right on.

Another great video Max! Beautiful scenery.

That was a super video Max. Can't wait to see the next one.