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Guy Hides Camera In Bucket Of Water To See Who Comes To Drink, And Result Doesn’t Disappoint
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Guy Hides Camera In Bucket Of Water To See Who Comes To Drink, And Result Doesn’t Disappoint

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A video showing desert critters secretly filmed approaching a water bucket to quench their thirst is going viral. We see different creatures, from bees, to chickens, to a donkey and a rabbit. The video was uploaded by John Wells from The Field Lab, a Southwest Texas alternative energy and sustainable living field laboratory.

“I was pleasantly surprised during the edit to see that George [the rabbit] made an appearance. I know him from all the other rabbits because of the tiny notch in his ear.” The guy was quick to add: “Note: The swimming bees were rescued.”

John Wells, who moved from New York to almost ‘the middle of nowhere’ to purchase an off-grid lifestyle, is already known in certain ecology-conscious circles for managing to build a modern house with solar energy and composting for just $1600. He might be far away from the city crowds, but, with such cute critters coming to visit, he surely doesn’t get a chance to feel alone.

More info: The Field Lab | YouTube

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Valentina
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

there was a sort of gentle feeling of "community" in this video. Sweet...(he said the bees were rescued, by the way...)

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Aurelia Grey
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

His short film is enchanting. I'm positive little children would enjoy it and it'd be a cool, cool way to teach them about water, without things becoming preachy, etc. And no....I'm not 12 years old..... ;)

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David James
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful. Water is life. It sickens me to think some buffoon wants to build a huge wall along the Rio Grande that will literally deprive animals and critters the ability to drink water from the river. Millions of animals will die of thirst if that wall is built. There has to be a better way!

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person (i think)
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i already think the wall is a terrible idea but i hadnt even thought of that aspect :(

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kcm
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The trick for bees is to fill a basin/dish with pebbles, then fill with water to almost cover the pebbles. That way the bees can land on the pebbles, drink their fill, and not fall in.

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Fasten Bulbous
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you for the compliment that I agree with; I rescued a bee on 5/19/17 by opening a door of a truck the bee was inside flying against a closed window thereby allowing it to escape into the wild. We need bees!

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Debra Meilleur
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wonderful! I sure hope whoever put the water out for the animals continues to do so.

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Shawn Arstill
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

we know how wonderful it is to watch a pup after 10 plus years on a chain finally tasting freedom....this is BLACK DOG outside on a chain the ten years we knew of yet uncounted more prior to us watching this freedom is indescribable Black-Dog-...e4907a.jpg Black-Dog-FREE-591149de4907a.jpg

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Victoria Hammond
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And humans can't even share with each other. Beautiful video, such a calming effect.

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Nancy E
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All things large & small matter. Water sustains us all ! This video was very touching

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jacluckycat
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is wonderful! Seeing the roosters take turns drinking was charming.

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Lauren Rapp
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a great video. Plus I just read about how to provide water for bees to avoid having to perform bee rescue several times a day: https://www.treehugger.com/lawn-garden/make-watering-hole-bees-your-bee-friendly-garden.html

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Zori the degu
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He probably had to refill it after the donkey and the cow drank:)

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Sandra Gaskin
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I absolutely thought this video was awesome and I felt sorry for the bees too I'm glad they got saved

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Suzana Spremo
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

AND nobody fights for the territory, they all share it! We should learn from the animals big time! Loved the chickens, first one goes, then the other and they wait for their turn lol

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Bratcipheo
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorry to burst your bubble, but you can tell by background buildings in a few of the shots that hes changing locations. What kind of field do you think has donkeys, cows and chickens? I purposely planted these in open enclosures i bet. Looks nice none the less.

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MagicalUnicorn
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this video is truly mesmerizing. so many different species and all need water

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Bel Panado
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These animals are adorable! I kinda hoped there'd be curious baby ducks (I don't even know why I hoped that) to jump inside the bucket and see them swim. <3

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nikki ty
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know why this delights me so much. But it does. I can just feel that cool water being savored by each creature.

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Ramona Barclay
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is DANGEROUS to have deep buckets in your yard when it comes to birds the can, and do, drown.

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Missy Dickson
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bees drown when submerged in water if there is no ladder to climb on to get out. Although they drink water, they find puddles to drink from.

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Sharon Windus
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cool.. Would LOVE to know how he managed to build his place for so little money. Would love to do the same if I could get a piece of land.

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Milena Matic
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Loved the chicken, as if they were looking at the camera...but the mouse was the coolest <3

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Andrastes Hare
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He can't be too far off the grid if he has an underwater camera, editing software and access to the internet, yes?

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James Haahr
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The first picture of all is clearly a camel!!!! Look at the ears!!

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Donah Opande
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is the cow so suspicious of the bucket of water? Lol The way he stares at it! Haha

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M. M. Sands
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is why you put rocks into water sources: so that bees, butterflies, and other insects can land on something near enough the water so they don't drown.

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MaryKate Dempsey
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To Valentijn 101--do you have to make everything that is beautiful into your way of creepiness? This was beautifully done.

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Corey Henderson
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Was small to big necessarily the order? I am thinking he edited the order to point out that all creatures great and small appreciate water!

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Roberta Thompson
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is it possible for diseased critters to pass along to others drinking the same water, just curious..

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Mike Blaszczak
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Purchase an off-grid life style? Why don't you purchase a proof-reading class?

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Valentina
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

there was a sort of gentle feeling of "community" in this video. Sweet...(he said the bees were rescued, by the way...)

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Aurelia Grey
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

His short film is enchanting. I'm positive little children would enjoy it and it'd be a cool, cool way to teach them about water, without things becoming preachy, etc. And no....I'm not 12 years old..... ;)

deejayboyfl avatar
David James
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful. Water is life. It sickens me to think some buffoon wants to build a huge wall along the Rio Grande that will literally deprive animals and critters the ability to drink water from the river. Millions of animals will die of thirst if that wall is built. There has to be a better way!

toastrovn2 avatar
person (i think)
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i already think the wall is a terrible idea but i hadnt even thought of that aspect :(

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kcm
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The trick for bees is to fill a basin/dish with pebbles, then fill with water to almost cover the pebbles. That way the bees can land on the pebbles, drink their fill, and not fall in.

ldao avatar
damonsilvis avatar
Fasten Bulbous
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you for the compliment that I agree with; I rescued a bee on 5/19/17 by opening a door of a truck the bee was inside flying against a closed window thereby allowing it to escape into the wild. We need bees!

Load More Replies...
debra_meilleur avatar
Debra Meilleur
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wonderful! I sure hope whoever put the water out for the animals continues to do so.

sarstill avatar
Shawn Arstill
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

we know how wonderful it is to watch a pup after 10 plus years on a chain finally tasting freedom....this is BLACK DOG outside on a chain the ten years we knew of yet uncounted more prior to us watching this freedom is indescribable Black-Dog-...e4907a.jpg Black-Dog-FREE-591149de4907a.jpg

littleink avatar
Victoria Hammond
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And humans can't even share with each other. Beautiful video, such a calming effect.

wroehlig avatar
Nancy E
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All things large & small matter. Water sustains us all ! This video was very touching

jacluckycat avatar
jacluckycat
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is wonderful! Seeing the roosters take turns drinking was charming.

laurenrapp avatar
Lauren Rapp
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a great video. Plus I just read about how to provide water for bees to avoid having to perform bee rescue several times a day: https://www.treehugger.com/lawn-garden/make-watering-hole-bees-your-bee-friendly-garden.html

zori-i-iana avatar
Zori the degu
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He probably had to refill it after the donkey and the cow drank:)

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Sandra Gaskin
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I absolutely thought this video was awesome and I felt sorry for the bees too I'm glad they got saved

fbsuho avatar
Suzana Spremo
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

AND nobody fights for the territory, they all share it! We should learn from the animals big time! Loved the chickens, first one goes, then the other and they wait for their turn lol

bratcipheo avatar
Bratcipheo
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorry to burst your bubble, but you can tell by background buildings in a few of the shots that hes changing locations. What kind of field do you think has donkeys, cows and chickens? I purposely planted these in open enclosures i bet. Looks nice none the less.

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nesakysiukurtaueiti avatar
MagicalUnicorn
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this video is truly mesmerizing. so many different species and all need water

belpanado avatar
Bel Panado
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These animals are adorable! I kinda hoped there'd be curious baby ducks (I don't even know why I hoped that) to jump inside the bucket and see them swim. <3

nikki-ty avatar
nikki ty
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know why this delights me so much. But it does. I can just feel that cool water being savored by each creature.

essenceofsapphyre avatar
Ramona Barclay
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is DANGEROUS to have deep buckets in your yard when it comes to birds the can, and do, drown.

esburke2000 avatar
Missy Dickson
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bees drown when submerged in water if there is no ladder to climb on to get out. Although they drink water, they find puddles to drink from.

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Sharon Windus
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cool.. Would LOVE to know how he managed to build his place for so little money. Would love to do the same if I could get a piece of land.

m_milena916 avatar
Milena Matic
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Loved the chicken, as if they were looking at the camera...but the mouse was the coolest <3

andrasteshare avatar
Andrastes Hare
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He can't be too far off the grid if he has an underwater camera, editing software and access to the internet, yes?

gwbaa avatar
James Haahr
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The first picture of all is clearly a camel!!!! Look at the ears!!

donahopande avatar
Donah Opande
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is the cow so suspicious of the bucket of water? Lol The way he stares at it! Haha

m_m_sands avatar
M. M. Sands
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is why you put rocks into water sources: so that bees, butterflies, and other insects can land on something near enough the water so they don't drown.

mkds47katz avatar
MaryKate Dempsey
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To Valentijn 101--do you have to make everything that is beautiful into your way of creepiness? This was beautifully done.

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Corey Henderson
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Was small to big necessarily the order? I am thinking he edited the order to point out that all creatures great and small appreciate water!

alwaysfubar avatar
Roberta Thompson
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is it possible for diseased critters to pass along to others drinking the same water, just curious..

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Mike Blaszczak
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Purchase an off-grid life style? Why don't you purchase a proof-reading class?

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Muhammad Shahzaib Khan
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6 years ago

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