In the video, a person is seen peeling a butternut squash with a peeler. The person is holding the squash with one hand and using the peeler with the other hand to remove the skin. The peeler is silver in color, and the squash is orange with a green stem. The person is peeling the skin off in a continuous strip, revealing the bright orange flesh of the squash underneath. The background is a dark color, possibly a countertop or table. The person's movements are steady and precise, indicating experience with the task.