About Me

Hi, I’m Jason Trommetter — a software engineer by day and passionate backyard bird watcher + photographer by every spare moment I can find.

Living in the York County / Rock Hill, South Carolina area, I’ve turned our backyard into a thriving little wildlife sanctuary filled with feeders, a bird bath, and endless opportunities to observe and capture the daily drama of our feathered neighbors. What started as casual enjoyment of colorful visitors quickly grew into a full-blown obsession with documenting their personalities, behaviors, and beauty through stills and video.

My Birding Journey

I’m what you might call a Bird Nerd — completely hooked on the lively cast of characters that visit our feeders and trees:

  • Bold Northern Cardinals (my favorites — that flash of red never gets old)
  • Chatty Carolina Wrens with their oversized voices and acrobatic antics
  • Sweet Mourning Doves
  • Curious Chickadees
  • Striking Bluebirds

Whether it’s watching a wren master the “Singing Cobra” yoga pose on the feeder, catching a cardinal stuffing its beak with peanuts, or filming a dove’s peaceful bath time, every day brings something new and delightful. I especially love the multi-generational stories — fledglings learning to fly, parents raising multiple broods, and the peaceful (mostly) coexistence at the tray feeder.

Photography & Video

I shoot primarily with a **Canon EOS Rebel T6** and love experimenting with slow-motion video, close-up detail shots, and golden-hour lighting. My goal is simple: freeze those fleeting, authentic moments that make you smile or pause in wonder. From high-traffic lunch rushes to quiet, serene scenes, I share it all here on Trommetter.TV.

You’ll also find occasional posts about other nature subjects (bees, butterflies, sailboats, etc.), but birds are the heart of this site.

Why I Share

Bird watching and photography have become wonderful shared hobbies with my wife, Autumn, and a source of daily peace and joy. In a busy world, these little creatures remind me to slow down, look closer, and appreciate the extraordinary in the ordinary.

Thanks for visiting Trommetter.TV! I hope these photos and videos bring you the same sense of wonder they bring me. Feel free to comment on your own backyard sightings — I’d love to hear what birds are visiting *your* neighborhood.

Happy birding! 🐦📸

— Jason Trommetter 
Rock Hill, South Carolina 
Software Engineer • Part-Time Photographer • Full-Time Bird Nerd