Back in July this Peregrine Falcon arrived at our rescue center. Unfortunately, this falcon would have been better off left alone. The Peregrine had fledged but while one the ground was taken away far from her nest. Not able to return, she spent a little time with us until ready to be returned to the wild. There are many instances where young birds will leave the nest. As long as they are in a safe area, they are fine and the parents will still care for them. For more information about how to help wild birds, please visit: www.gowildlife.org/helpbirds 🎶Special Thanks to Casey, our channel musician, for sharing a special instrumental version of his new track, "Calling Me Back". To download the track and hear more of his music, please visit: www.casey.live On Saturday, August 22, Casey will be performing 100 songs as a fundraiser for the Clara Inspired nonprofit and Genetic Disease Research. Please Visit: www.gowildlife.org www.martintyner.com Please Help: www.gowildlife.org/get-involved/ Amazon Charity Wishlist: smile.amazon.com/hz/charitylist/ls/28QB4BKFPV9XJ/ref=smi_ext_lnk_lcl_cl Rodent Pro Gift Certificates: www.gowildlife.org/get-involved/#add Martin's Book: www.gowildlife.org/healer-of-angels/ Please support us through Amazon Smile: smile.amazon.com/ch/87-0570151 _Mail Donations_ You are welcome to mail us a donation or call to ask any questions about our organization. Phone: (435) 586-4693 • (435) 590-1618 Address: P.O. Box 1907 Cedar City, UT 84721-1907 Checks Payable to: Southwest Wildlife Foundation of Utah Official Site: www.gowildlife.org RUclips: ruclips.net/user/gowildlifeorg Facebook: facebook.com/Southwest-Wildlife-Foundation-Inc-160857687270134/ Twitter: twitter.com/swfgowildlife Instagram: instagram.com/swfgowildlife/ Web hosting generously provided by: www.pair.com _Channel Musician_ Music on this channel has been donated by Casey. Track: Calling Me Back www.casey.live
There's nothing more beautiful than seeing these beautiful creatures returned back to the wild. WOW... its so breath taking and emotional. So thankful for Martin and Susan to make this possible ❤ 🙏
People think they are helping the birds on the ground. I’m sure it is hard to determine if they really need our help or not. I’m glad that she is free now! I did not know that they were endangered and glad that their numbers are coming back!
So true, Bonnie 🙌🏻 I love that this peregrine seemed to listen to Marty as she was released. Such beautiful animals & selfless work from the rehab crew.
Great video! I have a special place in my heart for Peregrine Falcons. There is a nesting pair in my area. I am part of a group of volunteers who each breeding season conduct a Fledge Watch when the chicks are learning to fly. It is fascinating to watch the young develop their skills. And if they encounter any trouble we are there to help if necessary. And yes, you never interfere unless absolutely necessary. It is always better to let the parents care for their young.
Dear Martin. Just watched the release of the young, magnificent femal perigrine. She never took her eyes off you the entire time until you let her go. As you were talking to us those beautiful black eyes watched you "like a hawk" (forgive me). Like you there is a special place in my soul for this particular species. Throughout the months i watch your dedication and aid for these raptor creatures and i bless and thank you so much. Are you able to educate an apprentice? I also watch Lady Hawk every day. Sincerely Toby in Ohio
The release was amazing, especialy in 'slowmo' the Falcon said Thanks in a special way... By looking back at you and hoping to bite you one more time.... And then the falcon flew off into the wild. Simply Beautyfull. Greetz and God Bless from The Netherlands, Bjorn
Always such an exhilarating feeling watching them lift up and spread their wings towards freedom. Thanks for sharing and all respect for your dedication and love for what you do. Regards from Sweden.
This is my favorite! I have drooled over every Documentary I can find. I have even watched them in another language and didn't understand a word! I love to watch the Peregrine Falcon fly. She flew off like she's been flying for weeks. You guys are the BEST~
Hi again MARTIN &SUSAN A beautiful release for a gorgeous little creature. Hard to believe in that smaller package there is such incredible speed and strength. The feathers are colored and patterned so perfectly. Not surprised they're one of your favorites Martin. Thx so much for all the info and up close look at her. Never knew about these so I'm really happy you both shared all about them. Hope this finds you both still healthy and enjoying the last of summer. Catcha again soon...
Hello Martin. This Peregrine brought so much joy to see her go Free. It so SAD to see Politics at a Rehab Center that I lost my job over. I glad I can watch you to see the Good you Two do for Wildlife. God Bless and Take Care.
@@carolv8450 give me a break politics on how to get a Falcon to Eat? How not to have a Hawk go after a plate of Food before we put it down? Carol there is no place for it Political taking care of the Birds of Prey. I lost y volunteer job because I crush baby Chicks heads so the small Birds or prey can get more Calories. Politicians are killing this Country along with Greedy people. Sorry to fight back but all I want to do learn more about the Birds of Prey o I could be a Good Falconer. And the Far Left Took it Away. Greg of Ohio
She is BEAUTIFUL!! It was as if she was thanking you there before you let released her... she was just staring at you...❣️ Safe journey...💕 Soar those endless skies!!
i raised one that was in middle of highway,told everyone it was a duck hawk ,lol.we had a large 3 story barn and on the side of corral the outside bean had a split and nice hollow spot in it where she nest and layed 3 eggs a year their.i never let anyone know about her nest .love birds always for 61 years..friends called me bird man i loved it.best part was training them to catch their own food,made me feel best on the day i let them go free.
I absolutely adore all birds but for reason I see a falcan some thing happens in side my heart I love them respect them and why wouldn't I the fastest bird on planet and so beautiful it take my breath away and I am so happy there making a cone back 😇🙏
It must be an amazing feeling releasing one of these raptors. I get chills up my back just watching the videos. Beautiful falcon. Thank you for sharing. Much love from California💎
There is a thought, hidden away and often denied in the back of our minds, that wishes that we, each and every one of us, were that bird, or a bird like it, spreading its wings and heading out into the great and wonderful unknown. What we see in the birds is the best of what we hope to be.
Thank you for the video. I got goose bumps on my legs watching the release. I often wonder with all juvie raptors why they don't take a chunk out of the handlers chin. They are always so submissive once their legs are secured.
Thanks for sharing the habits of the peregrine. Probably would have picked up the falcon if he was on the ground. Good to see him back in the wild again.
Saw Martin when he brought this beautiful falcon to the rescue center. She is a beautiful girl. Another spectacular job by Martin. Incredible release, as well.
In our city we have a pair of Peregrine Falcons who return to one of our buildings EVERY year. This has been going on for many years now. They are a couple "Big Red & Clayton" and last year hatched 5 eggs! There's a video that you can watch on the for the city .....It's really interesting to watch Big Red & Clayton when they return and lay eggs and hatch them too.
Amazingly Awesome your quite the falcon,eagle, critter whisperer. So beautiful when you are releasing back to nature, peace beyond words!:thank you for all you do for the "critters" YEA☆☆☆☆☆
I very rarely say this, but not only do I love the music you use, but also how you use it, leaving it Off when a person is speaking. Hauntingly beautiful. Thank you for your work.
Hey girl! Yeah i see you with those beautiful eyes! She is one stunningly gorgeous girl right there. What a sight to behold. I have a red-shouldered Hawk couple that nest/live/breed/reside in a tree in my back yard for as long as I can remember. Throughout the years of seeing me and being around my presence, they have become pretty friendly with and trusting of me. So they will come down and join me for breakfast anytime I eat my breakfast out on my back porch. Fyi...when I eat on my porch I expect their company and so i bring something along for them. When they swoop down and grab the tidbits i have for them, it is absolutely breathtaking. Raptors are truly amazing creatures. Anytime I'm blessed enough to get to interact with them, I try to video it. I share those videos on my RUclips channel if anyone is interested in seeing that kind of stuff.
I would not call that cute, she was scared and had her eyes on what from her point of view was lethal danger. That bird was frightened to death. As it should be, when handled by a human.
i'm so excited to see a Scout video when you reach 100k sub. If it happens at the same time as the Indianapolis Award next month it will be the most excitement ive had since quarantine began
“Caught in a web“, “scared stiff”, “spreading your wings” - yeah, those are not just phrases 😃 And why do you wonder why the population increased, come on, if _you_ were a male falcon and saw such a beauty, would you not want to move heaven and earth just to mate? 😄 What a beautiful bird! On a more serious note, I recently found a young deer (male, since it had two tiny “antler-stubs”) at 7:00 a.m. while doing a morning-run. Was just lying there, watching me, other than that, did not move. I gesticulated wildly and screamed at it, and since it still did not react, I e-mailed the authorities as soon as I got back home. A “regular guy” would have tried to pet him, I suppose, which is the worst thing you can do. Interesting enough, I am somebody who lives in a big city (1.8 million inhabitants), but my family actually taught me how to behave when encountering wild animals when we were on holiday in the countryside, so I knew that if an animal does not flee humans, it is most likely sick. I really wish more people would get that kind of parenting, it would prevent so many bad things from happening.
Hi mate These birds are wild You would never be able to call them to the glove. Because they simply wouldn't respond. you have to net them otherwise that sweet bird would put its talons through the your fingers and would not let go. And I mean not let go. Bird release for the wild is not like owning and manning a bird and training it. Even then you can still get footed. Remember to them your a predator.
When I was in Boy Scouts as a kid/teenager in the mid 80's I worked with the Peregrine Falcon project to re-introduce these amazing birds to the Shanendoah Mountains of Virginia. Best days of my life spent camping out on Elliets Knob and checking on the nests and nights spent protecting them from preditors as the new baby's grew up and took flight and soared over those mountains again. Probably one of my life's greatest achievements!
@@GowildlifeOrg What was really special was you fast forward to many moons later, probably late 90's, I'm backpacking and camping with my son. We are setup in camp for the night and cooking our dinner and a falcon swoops down and perches on a log about 20 yards from us. My son is in awe of seeing this wonderful creature and I told him afterword, without the little bit of work I did as well as tons of work from others he would never have seen that. Hopefully a great moment in his life as well! Falcons don't usually do that so I like to think it's one of the babys I helped raise .. who knows.
@@GowildlifeOrg I was doing a roof inspection on top of the Mutual Of Omaha Building. They have their nest up there. Needless to say they were not happy with me being there, especially with chicks in the box...
It's interesting how she never takes her attention off of your eyes while you hold her. She'll take quick visual scans of the general surroundings, but she 'home-bases' her vision on your eyes. She's definitely very perceptive and sentient and totally awesome in general. Thanks for sharing, SWFU.
Do any of the birds you release ever return and not want to leave you? You are amazing! I am terrified of birds and admire what you do. I really enjoy watching your videos. Thanks so much!
Such great work you do. Everyone at work brings me yound birds, i have to say no. We get them to our local care center👍 would a translucent pillow case type of net work better for those with long talons? All the best from the Bahamas👍👍
@@GowildlifeOrg Yep. As Martin's said before, he's been bit by much bigger critters. Though, you really want her to not like you that much. It means she'll stay away from humans.
Peregrins are coming back to the San Francisco Bay Area, significantly. The weird thing is their presence seems to force the corvids and the California gulls into an uneasy alliance. Whenever the ravens give out their Nest Invasion alarm, a couple gulls usually show up to - well, look menacing, it seems.
Fascinating how she didn't take her eyes off you. She didn't trust you for a second. She's the only one I've seen do that. Not that the others trust you either, but Is that specific to Peregrines?
Now Martin that falcon is really wild she was definitely ready to go back to the wild i never knew a bird could fly at 200 mph i wish we could see her attack her prey at 200 mph i have been watching your videos for about 1 month im so impressed with what I see you do and your very good at it you have so much patience with the wildlife but i only have one complaint is when you were out with belle hunting jack rabbits and there was another hawk nearby and you said you didn't want to get involved with the other hawk but Martin i think you should have shared a rabbit with the other hawk he may have been having a real bad day finding food Martin do ever think when you see another hawk that maybe you rescued that hawk and the hawk can sense something about you
I would like to know why do they all become so calm (compared to how they should be as wild animals) when he grabs them by the feet? Is there a reason behind it?
Hi Daniela, thank you for your interest. Captivity is very stressful for them and Martin makes handling them look far far easier than it is. He holds them properly so they stay put, but if they saw a way out, they would try and struggle.
She knew why they were there. She smelled her freedom. The way she looked up at him with her head tilted was so moving. Birds have a power to communicate a spiritual energy if you have ever been fortunate enough to look one deep into the eye as a pet or caretaker.
Southwest Wildlife Foundation of Utah Wild animals are untainted by the arrogance of man’s superiority I would agree it is stressful to be captive in that presence. They are meant to be free unencumbered spirits.
Another awesome release! Funny how she flew the opposite way you told her to go. How do you choose your release point locations? (Noticed you have your favorite locations where owls get released in flatter areas and hawks/falcons get released along peaks/valleys)? Speaking of Perigine Falcons, how's Helen doing?
@@GowildlifeOrg Thank you, a beautiful rescue, a wonderful release!! Freedom and wellbeing, i gess, the astonished peregrine always remember that big surprise also the strange living being. Perhaps she flew the opposite way because she finally turned her head to the left as she watched Martin. Maybe the wild bird flies to the left if the head next to Martin turns to the right?
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Wow they are so ungrateful, you save their life you feed them every day for weeks, they see you come and go with food for them you give them all this love and they just want to get away from you she was giving you the I hate you look the entire time 🙁 Most mammals show some appreciation after a while but these birds still see you as a threat, they are either dumb or perhaps just mean. I donated to Southwest Foundation to help you buy them food.
Susan is becoming a regular Steven Spielberg, holding that cam like a pro now . /Edit : Question . How does a Peregrin kill their dinner on impact without taking damage themselves ?.
depending how close they are to the groound location and elevation.. if they whre to make it wayyyyy up there a bout couple thousand feet.. 200 mph at normal human elevations is alot faster then 200.. the initial speed is faster then the slow down elevation speeds.. due to gas density at lower elevations when compared to high elevation flight.. so technically if at ground elevation normal to humans is 200 then they are going like 450 mph at one point then slow down to 200 at gas density that is common at lower elevations
Thanks Matin for the reply ! It helps a little but still hurts to see how the Far Left is Killing Our Country that Our Fore Father built and teach us not to make the Same mistakes Twice. God Bless to You and your Wife. Greg of Ohio
Southwest Wildlife Foundation of Utah i understand that but is there away of find a clear net that he doesn’t need to spend time and worry about bird stress it was just an idea i know he has to see feet and mouth maybe a company out there could come up with something that covers both sides but that’s to replay so quickly
I have never ever seen a peregrine falcon in the wild until this year I had the most craziest encounter the other day with a peregrine I was sitting in the trees in my hammock sitting sideways just swinging away. It sits fairly close to the ground. I glanced up just as a peregrine was 3 feet away on a collision course with my face ,it pulled up at the very last moment. I decided to go to the other side of the property an hour later and the darn thing came zipping through again and landed in a tree to the right of me ,it was very very strange.
Carol V no it wasnt trying to attack me. The little fellow Was flying very low and was dead on with my face. Lol. I yelped as it flew over my head. I followed it afterwards and it landed in a tree a little bit behind me. I’m just wondering if maybe it knew my ducks were hiding in the underbrush. It was definitely an experience. I have been having very strange interaction with birds for the past three years. I like to think that maybe the universe is speaking to me.
Carol V no way!!! That is too funny Carol I also am working with crows six of them I’m working with right now !! I have been working with crows now going into my third year and each group that I work with are completely different. By working with him I mean I draw them in with food and attempt to befriend them. The group I’m working with now I’ve been working id say about three or four weeks, they habitually come in the morning & in the afternoon & more times than not they let me know they’re there. most times when they’re done feeding they hang out in the trees & caw & i believe that that’s them thanking me. I had another group of crows in the fall of last year and I used to hang out in a cemetery and they would look for me afterwards and sit in the trees and do the same thing they would caw. I find being with the crows a very very rewarding experience I absolutely love those birds I’m really happy to hear that you’re getting acquainted with the ones in your area as well!!!
Back in July this Peregrine Falcon arrived at our rescue center. Unfortunately, this falcon would have been better off left alone. The Peregrine had fledged but while one the ground was taken away far from her nest. Not able to return, she spent a little time with us until ready to be returned to the wild.
There are many instances where young birds will leave the nest. As long as they are in a safe area, they are fine and the parents will still care for them.
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That was amazing! I think she was surprised that you released her. So very beautiful... truly magnificent beings and so are you
Thank you.
What a nice video!
Thank you VP, we appreciate your interest
A very nice day indeed.
There's nothing more beautiful than seeing these beautiful creatures returned back to the wild. WOW... its so breath taking and emotional. So thankful for Martin and Susan to make this possible ❤ 🙏
Releases are the best part!
God bless you,for what you do 😇🙏👍
Thank you for your interest!
People think they are helping the birds on the ground. I’m sure it is hard to determine if they really need our help or not. I’m glad that she is free now! I did not know that they were endangered and glad that their numbers are coming back!
No longer endangered! But still not easy in the wild...
What a beautiful creature! Thanks fr the show. :-)
Thank you for watching!
My chest feels a thrill every time I see a bird released! It never gets old!
Best part!
Same here!😀
Same
So true, Bonnie 🙌🏻 I love that this peregrine seemed to listen to Marty as she was released. Such beautiful animals & selfless work from the rehab crew.
Another happy ending ❤️
Releases are the best part!
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Another wonderful release of a real beauty to the wild. Happy life falcon girl~~~!!!
Thanks for watching!
I love the Peregrine Falcons, seeing it fly free almost makes me cry, thanks for such a beautiful video😍
Thank you Maria, we appreciate your interest
WONDERFUL !!!
Great video! I have a special place in my heart for Peregrine Falcons. There is a nesting pair in my area. I am part of a group of volunteers who each breeding season conduct a Fledge Watch when the chicks are learning to fly. It is fascinating to watch the young develop their skills. And if they encounter any trouble we are there to help if necessary. And yes, you never interfere unless absolutely necessary. It is always better to let the parents care for their young.
They are something to see!
🎵 I'm as free as a bird now, and this bird you cannot change! 🎵 😄
She's so beautiful! Wow! Thank you so much for saving/caring for her...stay awesome!
Thanks James!
Wonderful❣️
Thank you for what you do!!!! Very professional and caring!
Thank you Harlan
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As I watched her fly away, I realized this was her first flight outdoors since she fell out of the nest. Wow.
We hope she's doing well
Dear Martin. Just watched the release of the young, magnificent femal perigrine. She never took her eyes off you the entire time until you let her go. As you were talking to us those beautiful black eyes watched you "like a hawk" (forgive me).
Like you there is a special place in my soul for this particular species. Throughout the months i watch your dedication and aid for these raptor creatures and i bless and thank you so much. Are you able to educate an apprentice? I also watch Lady Hawk every day.
Sincerely Toby in Ohio
Thank you for yet another beautiful release back into the wild, every one of them brings tears to my eyes
Best part!
Hard not to get attached and hard to let go. Another beautiful success story. Thank you
Releases are the best part
Such a beautiful young bird. Here's hoping she has a long, happy, and wild life!
We hope so too!
How I envy you holding that beautiful falcon.
Better letting them go...
Amazing!
Thanks for watching
She won't stop staring at you!
Those eyes see everything!
@David Pinegar Ha I almost went there too.
Lovely! Really love the music too!
Thanks Fran!
Thank you Fran! That's me doing the music! :)
@@caseysband Really adds a lot I think and I enjoy your music very much. I'm on the east coast and hadn't heard it before. :)
Such a pretty bird.
Agreed!
Great Job Martin and Susan, in your own ways you are givers of life, Live Long and Prosper. 🖖
Thank you for your interest and kind words.
Man how I envy all birds. They have the ULTIMATE freedom, FLIGHT.
There are perks but it is not easy in the wild...
Another good video Martin if you ever come to UK. Your always be welcome in my home mate. And your good lady wife.
Thank you Stew!
The release was amazing, especialy in 'slowmo' the Falcon said Thanks in a special way... By looking back at you and hoping to bite you one more time.... And then the falcon flew off into the wild.
Simply Beautyfull.
Greetz and God Bless from The Netherlands,
Bjorn
Glad you enjoyed!
Always such an exhilarating feeling watching them lift up and spread their wings towards freedom. Thanks for sharing and all respect for your dedication and love for what you do. Regards from Sweden.
Thanks for watching all the way from Sweden!
@@GowildlifeOrg Always such a pleasure that's for sure.
This is my favorite! I have drooled over every Documentary I can find. I have even watched them in another language and didn't understand a word! I love to watch the Peregrine Falcon fly. She flew off like she's been flying for weeks. You guys are the BEST~
Peregrines are something to see!
There is nothing more beautiful than the release of these amazing animals!
To you and the entire team of people...thank you for all you do!
Thank you Jennifer, a whole lot of people help us help critters!
Always love to see beautiful creatures returned to the wild.
Releases are the best part!
Hi again MARTIN &SUSAN
A beautiful release for a gorgeous little creature. Hard to believe in that smaller package there is such incredible speed and strength. The feathers are colored and patterned so perfectly. Not surprised they're one of your favorites Martin. Thx so much for all the info and up close look at her. Never knew about these so I'm really happy you both shared all about them. Hope this finds you both still healthy and enjoying the last of summer. Catcha again soon...
Hi CC, thanks for watching. Peregrines definitely have their attributes!
Hello Martin. This Peregrine brought so much joy to see her go Free. It so SAD to see Politics at a Rehab Center that I lost my job over. I glad I can watch you to see the Good you Two do for Wildlife. God Bless and Take Care.
Hi Gregory, we're sorry to hear about your work problems.
gregory h / there are politics at every job.
@@carolv8450 give me a break politics on how to get a Falcon to Eat? How not to have a Hawk go after a plate of Food before we put it down? Carol there is no place for it Political taking care of the Birds of Prey. I lost y volunteer job because I crush baby Chicks heads so the small Birds or prey can get more Calories. Politicians are killing this Country along with Greedy people. Sorry to fight back but all I want to do learn more about the Birds of Prey o I could be a Good Falconer. And the Far Left Took it Away. Greg of Ohio
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She is BEAUTIFUL!! It was as if she was thanking you there before you let released her... she was just staring at you...❣️
Safe journey...💕
Soar those endless skies!!
They are very aware of motion
i raised one that was in middle of highway,told everyone it was a duck hawk ,lol.we had a large 3 story barn and on the side of corral the outside bean had a split and nice hollow spot in it where she nest and layed 3 eggs a year their.i never let anyone know about her nest .love birds always for 61 years..friends called me bird man i loved it.best part was training them to catch their own food,made me feel best on the day i let them go free.
I absolutely adore all birds but for reason I see a falcan some thing happens in side my heart I love them respect them and why wouldn't I the fastest bird on planet and so beautiful it take my breath away and I am so happy there making a cone back 😇🙏
They are something to see!
WOW! This release made me cry. I love you guys for what you do. The music, the preciousness of the big eyed peregrine was just too great.
Fly free beautiful one!
It must be an amazing feeling releasing one of these raptors. I get chills up my back just watching the videos. Beautiful falcon. Thank you for sharing. Much love from California💎
Thank you David, we're glad you enjoyed!
There is a thought, hidden away and often denied in the back of our minds, that wishes that we, each and every one of us, were that bird, or a bird like it, spreading its wings and heading out into the great and wonderful unknown. What we see in the birds is the best of what we hope to be.
Loved the video. Thanks Martin.
Thanks John!
this is great!
keep up the amazing work man,
this stuff restores my faith in humanity.
Thank you for your interest
Thank you for the video. I got goose bumps on my legs watching the release. I often wonder with all juvie raptors why they don't take a chunk out of the handlers chin. They are always so submissive once their legs are secured.
Martin gets bit and scratched daily
Thanks for sharing the habits of the peregrine. Probably would have picked up the falcon if he was on the ground. Good to see him back in the wild again.
thanks for what you do for the eagles :) i love these birds
We love eagles too!
Saw Martin when he brought this beautiful falcon to the rescue center. She is a beautiful girl. Another spectacular job by Martin. Incredible release, as well.
You tossed her up ,she flipped you the bird and off she went..lol..Another great video..Love it.
In our city we have a pair of Peregrine Falcons who return to one of our buildings EVERY year. This has been going on for many years now. They are a couple "Big Red & Clayton" and last year hatched 5 eggs!
There's a video that you can watch on the for the city .....It's really interesting to watch Big Red & Clayton when they return and lay eggs and hatch them too.
We hope they will continue to do well!
Thanks a lot.......
Thanks for watching!
Amazingly Awesome your quite the falcon,eagle, critter whisperer. So beautiful when you are releasing back to nature, peace beyond words!:thank you for all you do for the "critters" YEA☆☆☆☆☆
Releases are the best part!
Another successful return to the wild, that is wonderful 🤗🤗🤗.
Off she goes!
Wonderful video I enjoy every video
Thank you Shawn, that is nice to hear
Very pretty girl.
Agreed!
Absolutely fabulous.thank you.blessings.
Releases are the best part!
I very rarely say this, but not only do I love the music you use, but also how you use it, leaving it Off when a person is speaking. Hauntingly beautiful. Thank you for your work.
We're glad you enjoyed!
Thank you Judi! I'm the music guy! :)
I love to see this birds playing in the wind. Have a pair in my garden in a crowsnest!! Beautifull creatures!!
They are quite a sight to see!
Hey girl! Yeah i see you with those beautiful eyes! She is one stunningly gorgeous girl right there. What a sight to behold.
I have a red-shouldered Hawk couple that nest/live/breed/reside in a tree in my back yard for as long as I can remember. Throughout the years of seeing me and being around my presence, they have become pretty friendly with and trusting of me. So they will come down and join me for breakfast anytime I eat my breakfast out on my back porch. Fyi...when I eat on my porch I expect their company and so i bring something along for them. When they swoop down and grab the tidbits i have for them, it is absolutely breathtaking. Raptors are truly amazing creatures.
Anytime I'm blessed enough to get to interact with them, I try to video it. I share those videos on my RUclips channel if anyone is interested in seeing that kind of stuff.
Her eyes were locked on you the entire time, lol. So cute.
I would not call that cute, she was scared and had her eyes on what from her point of view was lethal danger. That bird was frightened to death. As it should be, when handled by a human.
They have amazing vision
@@GowildlifeOrg oh wow, I didn't know that. They sure are adorable.
Freedom, got my mug and T shirt, well pleased and only took a week to arrive : )
Great to hear! Enjoy, thank you for your support!
You're welcome Martin and crew .
👍thanks for sharing this video, very nice and interesting.
Hey! Thank you for these videos. I’m a huge animal lover and I love learning about these things. Seeing people help these animals inspires me.
We're glad you are enjoying the videos
That girl really wanted a piece of you there Martin .
She just wanted to get back to the wild where she belongs
i'm so excited to see a Scout video when you reach 100k sub. If it happens at the same time as the Indianapolis Award next month it will be the most excitement ive had since quarantine began
May take awhile for the plaque to be processed and such.
Such beautiful birds, fastest animal in the world and her partner: fastest land mammal, the cheetah.
They are something to see!
True but so many people don’t know this & think they are helping the bird.
“Caught in a web“, “scared stiff”, “spreading your wings” - yeah, those are not just phrases 😃 And why do you wonder why the population increased, come on, if _you_ were a male falcon and saw such a beauty, would you not want to move heaven and earth just to mate? 😄 What a beautiful bird!
On a more serious note, I recently found a young deer (male, since it had two tiny “antler-stubs”) at 7:00 a.m. while doing a morning-run. Was just lying there, watching me, other than that, did not move. I gesticulated wildly and screamed at it, and since it still did not react, I e-mailed the authorities as soon as I got back home.
A “regular guy” would have tried to pet him, I suppose, which is the worst thing you can do. Interesting enough, I am somebody who lives in a big city (1.8 million inhabitants), but my family actually taught me how to behave when encountering wild animals when we were on holiday in the countryside, so I knew that if an animal does not flee humans, it is most likely sick. I really wish more people would get that kind of parenting, it would prevent so many bad things from happening.
Hi mate
These birds are wild
You would never be able to call them to the glove. Because they simply wouldn't respond. you have to net them otherwise that sweet bird would put its talons through the your fingers and would not let go. And I mean not let go. Bird release for the wild is not like owning and manning a bird and training it. Even then you can still get footed. Remember to them your a predator.
When I was in Boy Scouts as a kid/teenager in the mid 80's I worked with the Peregrine Falcon project to re-introduce these amazing birds to the Shanendoah Mountains of Virginia. Best days of my life spent camping out on Elliets Knob and checking on the nests and nights spent protecting them from preditors as the new baby's grew up and took flight and soared over those mountains again. Probably one of my life's greatest achievements!
Sounds great to us too!
@@GowildlifeOrg What was really special was you fast forward to many moons later, probably late 90's, I'm backpacking and camping with my son. We are setup in camp for the night and cooking our dinner and a falcon swoops down and perches on a log about 20 yards from us. My son is in awe of seeing this wonderful creature and I told him afterword, without the little bit of work I did as well as tons of work from others he would never have seen that. Hopefully a great moment in his life as well! Falcons don't usually do that so I like to think it's one of the babys I helped raise .. who knows.
which part of its body does a peregrine use to hit the prey with?
deadnerves The talons
We have a breeding pair here in Omaha. Maybe a couple breeding pair. Freaking awesome
They are a sight to see!
@@GowildlifeOrg I was doing a roof inspection on top of the Mutual Of Omaha Building. They have their nest up there. Needless to say they were not happy with me being there, especially with chicks in the box...
That was awesome 😎👍
Thanks for watching!
It's interesting how she never takes her attention off of your eyes while you hold her. She'll take quick visual scans of the general surroundings, but she 'home-bases' her vision on your eyes. She's definitely very perceptive and sentient and totally awesome in general. Thanks for sharing, SWFU.
They have excellent vision and awareness
@@GowildlifeOrg Definitely
You are doing God's be work.
Do any of the birds you release ever return and not want to leave you? You are amazing!
I am terrified of birds and admire what you do. I really enjoy watching your videos. Thanks so much!
Captivity is very stressful for the animals. They just want to get back to the wild where they belong.
Such great work you do. Everyone at work brings me yound birds, i have to say no. We get them to our local care center👍 would a translucent pillow case type of net work better for those with long talons? All the best from the Bahamas👍👍
Martin prefers clear nets so he can see what he is doing.
The entire time you were holding her, she was wanting to bite your nose, so bad.
She just wants to get back to the wild where she belongs
@@GowildlifeOrg Yep. As Martin's said before, he's been bit by much bigger critters. Though, you really want her to not like you that much. It means she'll stay away from humans.
Peregrins are coming back to the San Francisco Bay Area, significantly. The weird thing is their presence seems to force the corvids and the California gulls into an uneasy alliance. Whenever the ravens give out their Nest Invasion alarm, a couple gulls usually show up to - well, look menacing, it seems.
Let's hope they do well there
Southwest Wildlife Foundation of Utah I keep seeing more and more of them. There was a nest this spring in one of the buildings at USF.
Fascinating how she didn't take her eyes off you. She didn't trust you for a second. She's the only one I've seen do that. Not that the others trust you either, but Is that specific to Peregrines?
Birds have incredible vision and notice tiny movements. All are very aware of every move Martin makes.
Totally agreed Martin
There's WAY too many starlings out there to keep her
Now Martin that falcon is really wild she was definitely ready to go back to the wild i never knew a bird could fly at 200 mph i wish we could see her attack her prey at 200 mph i have been watching your videos for about 1 month im so impressed with what I see you do and your very good at it you have so much patience with the wildlife but i only have one complaint is when you were out with belle hunting jack rabbits and there was another hawk nearby and you said you didn't want to get involved with the other hawk but Martin i think you should have shared a rabbit with the other hawk he may have been having a real bad day finding food Martin do ever think when you see another hawk that maybe you rescued that hawk and the hawk can sense something about you
We really can't know
I would like to know why do they all become so calm (compared to how they should be as wild animals) when he grabs them by the feet? Is there a reason behind it?
Hi Daniela, thank you for your interest. Captivity is very stressful for them and Martin makes handling them look far far easier than it is. He holds them properly so they stay put, but if they saw a way out, they would try and struggle.
She knew why they were there. She smelled her freedom. The way she looked up at him with her head tilted was so moving. Birds have a power to communicate a spiritual energy if you have ever been fortunate enough to look one deep into the eye as a pet or caretaker.
Captivity is very stressful to wild animals. She just wanted to get back to the wild where she belongs.
Southwest Wildlife Foundation of Utah Wild animals are untainted by the arrogance of man’s superiority I would agree it is stressful to be captive in that presence. They are meant to be free unencumbered spirits.
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Another awesome release! Funny how she flew the opposite way you told her to go. How do you choose your release point locations? (Noticed you have your favorite locations where owls get released in flatter areas and hawks/falcons get released along peaks/valleys)? Speaking of Perigine Falcons, how's Helen doing?
Hi Jen, Helen is doing well! Martin selects locations where the birds will be safe for a little while as they reorient themselves.
@@GowildlifeOrg Thank you, a beautiful rescue, a wonderful release!! Freedom
and wellbeing, i gess, the astonished peregrine always remember that big surprise also the strange living being. Perhaps she flew the opposite way because she finally turned her head to the left as she watched Martin. Maybe the wild bird flies to the left if the head next to Martin turns to the right?
Wow they are so ungrateful, you save their life you feed them every day for weeks, they see you come and go with food for them you give them all this love and they just want to get away from you she was giving you the I hate you look the entire time 🙁 Most mammals show some appreciation after a while but these birds still see you as a threat, they are either dumb or perhaps just mean.
I donated to Southwest Foundation to help you buy them food.
It's instinctual and best for them and us.
Susan is becoming a regular Steven Spielberg, holding that cam like a pro now .
/Edit : Question . How does a Peregrin kill their dinner on impact without taking damage themselves ?.
I may have asked this question before, but have former patients ever visited you after release?
None that we know of.
depending how close they are to the groound location and elevation.. if they whre to make it wayyyyy up there a bout couple thousand feet.. 200 mph at normal human elevations is alot faster then 200.. the initial speed is faster then the slow down elevation speeds.. due to gas density at lower elevations when compared to high elevation flight.. so technically if at ground elevation normal to humans is 200 then they are going like 450 mph at one point then slow down to 200 at gas density that is common at lower elevations
Thanks Matin for the reply ! It helps a little but still hurts to see how the Far Left is Killing Our Country that Our Fore Father built and teach us not to make the Same mistakes Twice. God Bless to You and your Wife. Greg of Ohio
Do you get emotional when you let them go?
No, releases are the best part
Maybe I'm getting emotional. lol
released on my mum in law’s birthday why don’t you use cloth nets for smaller size birds as they tangle so easily
Hi Katherine, thank you for your interest. Martin prefers clear nets so he can see what he is doing.
Southwest Wildlife Foundation of Utah i understand that but is there away of find a clear net that he doesn’t need to spend time and worry about bird stress it was just an idea i know he has to see feet and mouth maybe a company out there could come up with something that covers both sides but that’s to replay so quickly
I have never ever seen a peregrine falcon in the wild until this year I had the most craziest encounter the other day with a peregrine I was sitting in the trees in my hammock sitting sideways just swinging away. It sits fairly close to the ground. I glanced up just as a peregrine was 3 feet away on a collision course with my face ,it pulled up at the very last moment. I decided to go to the other side of the property an hour later and the darn thing came zipping through again and landed in a tree to the right of me ,it was very very strange.
Always a treat to see them in the wild
St 1111 / sounds like it was attacking you? Very strange.
Carol V no it wasnt trying to attack me. The little fellow Was flying very low and was dead on with my face. Lol. I yelped as it flew over my head. I followed it afterwards and it landed in a tree a little bit behind me. I’m just wondering if maybe it knew my ducks were hiding in the underbrush. It was definitely an experience. I have been having very strange interaction with birds for the past three years. I like to think that maybe the universe is speaking to me.
St 1111 / what a nice thought. I am currently getting acquainted with 4 crows. They are so interesting to watch.
Carol V no way!!! That is too funny Carol I also am working with crows six of them I’m working with right now !! I have been working with crows now going into my third year and each group that I work with are completely different. By working with him I mean I draw them in with food and attempt to befriend them. The group I’m working with now I’ve been working id say about three or four weeks, they habitually come in the morning & in the afternoon & more times than not they let me know they’re there. most times when they’re done feeding they hang out in the trees & caw & i believe that that’s them thanking me. I had another group of crows in the fall of last year and I used to hang out in a cemetery and they would look for me afterwards and sit in the trees and do the same thing they would caw. I find being with the crows a very very rewarding experience I absolutely love those birds I’m really happy to hear that you’re getting acquainted with the ones in your area as well!!!
You live in a rural area. Compared to Los Angeles. Have ever just opened the gate and let one fly?
It depends on the situation
How about next time, you catch the bird with a hoop with a cloth sack! I'm pretty sure it would be a lot less trouble freeing the bird!
Martin prefers a net so he can see what he is doing.