An amazing release for injured red kite!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 มี.ค. 2017
- Releases are the best part of our work at Wildlife Aid, and the story of this red kite is a great example of why we do what we do.
Simon was called out to rescue a red kite that has been hit by a car. He found it lying by the roadside and quickly took it back to Emma, our vet, for a checkup. Amazingly, the bird was not injured and, after a few days R&R, it could be released back into the wild in one of our most incredible releases to date!
Thank you to wildlife artist Richard Symonds (www.richardsymonds.co.uk) for providing the drone footage. Be sure to check our his incredible work!
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"Harold, you said you'd be back last night. It's been days.. don't fly away, Harold, answer me now. Harold!"
**chokes on morning coffee** :D
God bless you Simon and the lady who reported the injured kite.
Yashodhan Deré it was possiblely tired
What a magnificent bird! And that moment during release, when the other one joins him... whoa, goosebumps! Thank you Simon and all your colleagues!
Thank you so much for watching! We get goosebumps at releases like this too :)
It's great how they both begin to glide at the exact same time at 3:25, not the first time these two fly together, maybe a couple ?
That was our thoughts too :)
mates for sure, the partner was waiting for the other to return, so glad you released in the same place you found it.
Where have you been my Love, I was sooo worried.
That got me goose pimples, that moment was so precious!
Look at its wings! They're beautiful!
Provocateur
BCR (Big Cat Rescue)are Not ABUSERS!
They give a home to none native and exotic cats that would of been otherwise euthinized!
NONE of the cats have to do tricks besides positive meat on a stick training for vet check ups and moving between cages!
They have an accredited rehab and release program for bobcats, educate the public why exotic cat ownership is a bad idea, and their cats live for a long time! They have the USA's oldest Jaguar and they had a Tiger live for over 20 years who was active to the end!
They also have a strict no breeding program that I admire!
I recall a decade or so ago when someone "liberated" a Tiger in California...it was shot out of a heliocopter!
Remember the man in Ohio who "liberated" his exotic cats and animal?!
Police had to kill them all on sight!
As a hunter, I actually love and respect predators...even coyotes! Hence I leave them alone!
I will ONLY shoot a predator if it is obviously rabid, in the exact process of attacking a human (if just passing thru I will leave it alone) or dying due to car injury!
While I admire this man and his work I am disappointed that they euthanize any unreleasable animals.
I think a non-breeding not for profit educational center would be a better idea so not only do locals get an education on local wildlife, but injured animals can still live a nice comfy long life....especially if it was humans who injured them in the first place!
I am not talking tiny enclosures but nice big ones like BCR and minimum human contact!
Provocateur are you dumb or something, big cat RESCUE. They rescue, omg you dumb
It's probably better if you don't respond to ten year old kids. ;¬)
It's very young and just does this for replies.
wordreet why do you have 2 videos of a car trying to read and a 1 seccond pic of actual trailer
Simon the shots from the drone were beautiful!! Thank you Richard Simmons! I'm so glad the Kite found it's mate! Beautiful release! Thank you Simon and Wildlife Aid for all you do!
Thanks very much. Richard got some great shots!
how lovely, the release felt so magical when his friend joined him ^_^
It was an incredible moment. We just sat and watched in awe!
Many years ago I picked up a Merlin falcon, hit by a car. I took it to the vet, he checked the bird over and said that apart from the shock, it was OK. I took it home and placed it in my father's old budgie aviary. We fed it for two days, giving the bird a chance to fully recover and then took him out to where I found him. Releasing that little falcon is one of the best experiences of my life. Once it was airborne it gave us a "fly-by". I like to think it was thanking us.
Kites are such majestic looking animals. Seeing him go off and immediately find his mate was amazing.
I hope your back feels better soon, Simon!
Thanks very much :)
I love it when he says "don't be so silly" or "thats a bit silly isnt it?"
Omg, those wings are gorgeous! What a beautiful raptor.
Awww the friend must have been looking for him! Really neat thank you!
I love how every bird of prey you've rescued had its beak hanging wide open whenever you handled them. That face is hilarious.
'I'm dead, leave me alone!' :D
Haha. It's a great tactic in the wild, but when you're taking care of them it just looks silly. Thanks for rescuing wildlife!
the dedication you have to these animals is truly remarkable
There was a breeding programme in my area for these birds. They've done really well and there are lots of them now. I love spotting them when I'm out and about. Beautiful.
That. Was AWESOME. I hope Simon's back is better.
Im completely addicted to your work & videos. 💖
The other Kite. "Joe??? JOE!! I thought you were gone! Lets hunt!"
Watching another kite joining and flying together with the rescue kite is very moving.
Wow, they're most likely a couple. A while ago i was outside looking at wildlife, when i noticed every bird in the vicinity was either gone or kept quiet. I then noticed a red kite looking for lunch. Such majestic birds and it was the only one i've ever seen.
Seeing those two red kites flying must have been quite the reward for you!
Try driving up the M40.
Nice music to the beautiful flight.
"I hope they have babies this year"
Yes.
They're glorious birds. Seeing them in flight is incredibly beautiful.
Brings back memories! I saved 3 kites in Calcutta, India as a young teen. One was a baby I called Al Capone, for his hooded look. I fed him up and he would take test flights to neighbors rooftops, who would then call me to come and get him. He used to sit on my arm when I walked my German Shepherd and had my mongoose on my shoulder.
A second one was just dazed from being tangled in electrical wires and needed rest and food.
A third had his 'elbow' section of wing shattered by a rich kid with an air rifle taking pot shots at birds. Sick! He was laying on the pavement in a pool of blood, with onlookers gaping around him. I scooped him up, cleaned out bone fragments, and used topical meds to keep wing clean, with a loose sling from a scarf. Lots of meat and rest, and constant wound dressings, and... would you believe in 3 weeks that bird's wing had healed up completely! I had no medical knowledge but used common sense. They are so strong. Sadly there are no vets in India. None where I lived and in that era. I was all that poor bird had, but he did very well. Nature is so strong!
Fantastic job, well done,
WOW! Well done!
Thank you, brother. I think this might be my first comment on youtube, but it brings me near to tears thinking about how in every corner of the world there are people that have hearts of gold when it comes to wildlife.
When the other one joined him it made the release 100% more enjoyable! Must have been friends with the other kite! :D
It was amazing to watch! They stayed flying together for a good hour before we had to leave... :)
Many thanks to those who helped this beautiful bird!
Thank you so much for your support!
your the greatest man ever!
2:56 the bird is like, "oh my god, I'm back home! Yeeeee."
I’m very fortunate to have a family of red kites living in the valley in front of my house, they are beautiful
ugh the releases where the wildlife joins up with others once they're away always make me tear up a bit. this one's right up there with the young deer and mom running across the fields together.
They are the best for us too. Always gives you a lump in the throat :)
Awww his friend was waiting for him
well done that man and his sore back !
cne1975 his name is Simon
Awesome, you guys deserve all the charity in the world.
3:05 A breathtakingly beautiful moment
Stunning birds. Seeing them take off again never gets old... :)
YEAR SIMON very true
I like how scandalized some birds expressions look.
hello from west germany , all in this team wonderfull peoples , save the animals and the nature . the hawk have a chance for a big live in freedom . thats a nice happy end .
u guys are amazing I hate people that don't care for wildlife I love nature 💗🐍
Rebecca Southeran do you also hate pigs for living in their own shit?
Mr Who now what kind of question Is that
seagulls?
Bless you all for saving such a magnificent bird!!
It is very funny and smart that this bird "plays dead."
Hope your back is feeling better Simon! Soak in some epsom salts when you're in pain the next time. There is a magic in how this stuff helps eliminate pain.
Have a great weekend!
Best regards,
Dianna
Thanks for he advice! Kites are always funny birds to watch. They can be standing perfectly fine, but when you go into their pen they will suddenly slide off their perch onto he floor!
Thanks~!
Beautiful video. Thank you for all your amazing work.
Thanks very much!
Great work and amazing birds!
Beautiful!
Super rescue and release! Simon, I hope you feel better soon! Hug and love from Amsterdam:)
I love Red Kites! I see them flying over my local area a lot :)
It was so delightful that they followed the exact same pattern while flying together
It was stunning to see :)
Wonderful, caring people !
The drone shots look great!
Glad he's okay!
oh guys you really are just the best .. bless you all ... the Magnificent Kite is back and full of life . Thank you guys Thank You X
hank you so much for your kind words :)
beautiful bird. I loved the sign on the pen door. "don't step in the pond"!
I can just see a lot of cars driving by and seeing the poor bird and drive away like the don't care about animals but then someone actually stops to call u guys and I just love that u guys rescue and respect animals I want to save animals like u guys
Absolutely marvellous-looking bird.
Magnificent bird, such awe inspiring colouration and patterns. So touching that its friend came to greet it right away as well. 🙂
One thing that kind of "amuses" me about birds of prey, is how they all look so *angry* all the time. 😃
Magnificent indeed!!
Hope your back feels better! Love watching what you do!
Thank you for your kind words :)
so wonderful
Beautiful
I recently found this channel and have been binge watching your videos, I am absolutely amazed at the work you guys do. I cannot thank you enough for helping these animals. If the world had more people like you guys, it would be a much better place. Thank you again for all you do, you are truly great people.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! That's very kind of you :)
Amazing video. Love this channel and the work your team does
Thanks so much for your support :)
OMG how beautiful they are !
What an amazing safe, not only the kit but, a whole family. Thank you. Chirp
As I recall, donated by we faithful viewers only last year! :-D
This is NOT what I thought a Simon Cowell/Richard Simmons collab would look like, but I like it.
Aww what a cute and pretty birdie! 😙😙😍😍
I love the releases too. I'm sending Simon some virtual ibuprofen. Take care of yourself!
Beauty
I hope your back feels better!!
Great work as always!
Thank you!
What a beautyful red kite! Thank you for rescue!!!
That was exceptionally cool.
A magnificent bird!
Omg how can anyone give this a thumbs down? They must hate animals
I thought that sign said 'DO NOT SLEEP IN THE POND' and I'm thinking, but, who on earth would sleep in a pond!? It's 'step in the pond', made more sense!
I hope you feel better soon Simon.
Thanks a lot for the well wises :)
what a beautiful bird!!!!!!
Well done to you all. 👍🦊
Good job
Amazing 😎
My favorite bird, you can tell by my TH-cam name and picture XD I love them and they are so beautiful and cute! I see them sometimes and one time it even flew right above me, like 2 centimeters above my head! 🦅
Lovely work
Absolutely beautiful 😍
Such beautiful birds!
Your channel is awesome. Thank you
They are magnificent birds. We have a pair that fly over the town where I live.
Wow! Incredible!
Awesome and beautiful! Thank you!
Lovely bird!
Love your channel, you guys do great work!
Great video, beautiful bird.
Simon's little statements crack me up. You can play dead in there. LOL
Magnificent creature!
Amazing work!
bom trabalho, final feliz.Obrigado.
I love that drone footage! I've watched hawks and eagles a lot over the last 20 years and find them beautiful to watch. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it! :D
Fantastic ❤😊
Beautiful wings
What a nice guy
Wildlife aid's intros every episode:
So I just had a call for a trapped fox
We just had a call for a dead pidgion
We just had a call for THE QUEEN
Fantastic xxx
You're right...not possible to get "better than that" mate.
God bless you
Beautifl
He´s halfway there, he has received an honour from the Queen, he´s "Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire" :-) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildlife_Aid_Foundation
Glad that the bird is ok.