What a great capture!! After watching so many eagle and osprey nests i have seen many pellets cast. Nature's perfect design to get rid of undigested matter.
@@TheRealSaundersPhotography Thank you for sharing, this incredible footage! 🦅 That eagle coughing up that pellet ball, was a reminder of cats coughing up hair balls. 😸 Looks just as uncomfortable, though the relief must be incredible once it is over with.
A man’s got to do what a man’s gotta do. He’s still the most awesome handsome best Dad and mighty bird in the.skies. And F 23 is still the loveliest, most graceful and loving partner and mom in those same skies. Thank you Saunders for another crazy but beautiful video
Wow...gives new meaning to having something stuck in your craw!! 😁very cool!! I thought he looked liked he was yawning before I read your info...thank you, he's so beautiful!!
Awesome capture, as per usual!👏 Although I have seen the eaglets doing this on video, and it can be painful to watch, this is my first time seeing and adult cast 🦅The music def. added to the slo mo!! 💯🚀🎯
As always, an excellent recording. Sometimes, choking up these balls can actually end badly. Unfortunately, I saw a young stork choking on a ball that got stuck in its throat during a live stream. These things happen in nature, but it hurts the heart.
I have found magpie pellets in my garden that have dried in the air and the make up of them is fascinating; bits of bug shells and small fine bones all mashed up together. Thank you for M15’s footage. I was thinking that in his moments with his head right down would he be vulnerable to some other bird’s attack? 🦅🇦🇺
That is an excellent observation and a great question! 🦅. Bald eagles are not particularly vulnerable when casting pellets, but the process does require some concentration and physical effort. As a result, they often position themselves in a secure location, such as a perch in a tree or another elevated area, before casting a pellet. This allows them to remain vigilant and monitor their surroundings for potential threats. The act of casting a pellet involves some brief physical strain as the bird regurgitates the compacted material. Because of this, eagles instinctively ensure that they are in a safe and advantageous position, maintaining awareness of their environment during the process. Their exceptional eyesight and heightened instincts allow them to anticipate potential danger, even while engaged in such tasks. This combination of vigilance and strategic behavior minimizes any vulnerability during the act of pellet-casting.
Great camera work, I knew immediately what was coming! I used to work at a wildlife rehab facility and we kept some non-releasable raptors for educational programs. The first time this happened on my watch was when I was handling one of our two Peregrine Falcons. In spite of finding casts nearly every day (and charting them) I was caught totally off-guard when he coughed one up while on my glove. Later had the same experience with a Barred Owl, at least twice. Of course, these birds were being fed as food that was as close as possible to live food. Starlings with the wings removed and the innards cleaned out were the favorites of the falcons, while the Barred Owls preferred whole mice which they consumed whole. In the Northwest, our annual rescue eagles were fed mostly salmon. Very awesome that you captured this.
I'm so glad for the explanation (which I had not read beforehand), as I worried that he had something caught in his throat, which would not be good. So glad this is part of his life.
Wow 😀. Was für eine perfekte Aufnahme 👍💯. Im ersten Moment dachte ich, er gähnt nur vor Müdigkeit.... (gibt es das eigentlich bei Vögel auch? Oder machen das überwiegend Säugetiere? 🤔) Herzlichen Dank für das super Video ✨💥💖✨
When I was a teacher, we used to have the kids dissect owl pellets for a science unit on skeletons. It was pretty neat because there were *always* bones in the pellet, and sometimes a kid would get a nearly-complete vole skeleton or a bird skull. I don’t know why I thought owls were the only large birds of prey that did this 🤷🏻♀️ But also, the tongue! 🥴
My wife is a teacher, and I want to take a moment to say, God bless your soul for everything that teachers endure. Your dedication, patience, and unwavering commitment to shaping young minds is nothing short of heroic. Thank you for being a guiding light and a source of inspiration to so many. The world is a better place because of educators like you.
@@TheRealSaundersPhotography oh…🥹 You’re gonna make me cry. I left teaching before the pandemic, and I’m now training to be a mental health therapist, so kind of the same? I don’t miss the bureaucracy *at all*, but I really miss the kiddos 💜 Blessings to your wife!
Dem bones, dem bones, dem tiny bones! And fur or feathers too! He got the good out of it, and there's no sense trying to force the rest of it through his gut. Nature can be quite efficient..
My dog did that. I fed him a raw diet with bones and he’d chew the bones then swallow them. If a bone needed more chewing he would regurgitate it then pick it up and chew it more. They also feed their puppies regurgitated / chewed up food if you let them do a natural rearing of their puppies.
Seemed like the equivalent of a hairball my cat casts out usually on my rug 😂
You beat me to it!!💁🏽♀️☺️
of course it would chose your nice rug instead of the bare floor.
You're lucky it was your rug...😞 I still have nightmares.
What a great capture!! After watching so many eagle and osprey nests i have seen many pellets cast. Nature's perfect design to get rid of undigested matter.
Thank you for your keen observation! It's always fascinating to witness the intricate details of nature's processes. 🫶❤️🦅
@@TheRealSaundersPhotography Thank you for sharing, this incredible footage! 🦅 That eagle coughing up that pellet ball, was a reminder of cats coughing up hair balls. 😸 Looks just as uncomfortable, though the relief must be incredible once it is over with.
A man’s got to do what a man’s gotta do. He’s still the most awesome handsome best Dad and mighty bird in the.skies. And F 23 is still the loveliest, most graceful and loving partner and mom in those same skies. Thank you Saunders for another crazy but beautiful video
You’re welcome! 🫶❤️🦅
I could not agree more, I LOVE M15, the best father to his babies!
Just like everything else he handled it like a seasoned veteran!
Our amazing Dad🫶❤️🦅!
Great choice of music for the background! Well done!
Thanks! Music is a powerful tool for telling stories, I think it really adds to the moment! 🙏🦅💞
I have never seen that before 😊 Thanks for showing it ❤
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I love your crisp videos and all the slow mo so we can see detail. Thank you.
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M15 was working hard to get that pellet out.
Wow...gives new meaning to having something stuck in your craw!! 😁very cool!! I thought he looked liked he was yawning before I read your info...thank you, he's so beautiful!!
Thank you for watching! It's amazing how nature surprises us! 🫶❤️🦅
🤣 The music gives a whole new meaning to the event of a pellet being ejected. 😂 very funny!
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Hahahaaaaa, music is perfect!
Awesome capture, as per usual!👏 Although I have seen the eaglets doing this on video, and it can be painful to watch, this is my first time seeing and adult cast 🦅The music def. added to the slo mo!! 💯🚀🎯
I'm glad you enjoyed the video and the music! 🦅 Thank you for watching!
Fascinating. And perfect pairing of music!
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Love the music! Builds suspense!
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Wow that's incredible. It looks somewhat painful but I truly hope not 😮❤️ thank you for capturing that in a most incredible way.
Thank you for watching! I'm always amazed by how these eagles navigate the wild world. 🦅
Vaya captura que hiciste, enhorabuena.Nosotros aquí a lo que regurgitan las aves se les llama egagrópilas 🦅❤️
Eagles get hairballs too!! 🙀
Just kidding♡
That pellet was quite fascinating!!
We 🤎 our beautiful, dedicated M15 🦅
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😂😂😂😂😂Having cats this is the first thing I thought it looked like.
Great music too
Thank you 🙏
Wow beautiful capture and the music fits perfect. I love M15 so much
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As always, an excellent recording. Sometimes, choking up these balls can actually end badly. Unfortunately, I saw a young stork choking on a ball that got stuck in its throat during a live stream. These things happen in nature, but it hurts the heart.
Whew! For a second there thought he was possessed. Nice rendition of "Jaws" music.. Lol
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It was a pellet. They do that with indigestible stuff in their stomach. He’s such a fabulous eagle 🦅
That's what I said he cast a pellet. Why's that strange?
@ 🤷♀️ IDK
I have found magpie pellets in my garden that have dried in the air and the make up of them is fascinating; bits of bug shells and small fine bones all mashed up together. Thank you for M15’s footage. I was thinking that in his moments with his head right down would he be vulnerable to some other bird’s attack? 🦅🇦🇺
That is an excellent observation and a great question! 🦅. Bald eagles are not particularly vulnerable when casting pellets, but the process does require some concentration and physical effort. As a result, they often position themselves in a secure location, such as a perch in a tree or another elevated area, before casting a pellet. This allows them to remain vigilant and monitor their surroundings for potential threats.
The act of casting a pellet involves some brief physical strain as the bird regurgitates the compacted material. Because of this, eagles instinctively ensure that they are in a safe and advantageous position, maintaining awareness of their environment during the process. Their exceptional eyesight and heightened instincts allow them to anticipate potential danger, even while engaged in such tasks. This combination of vigilance and strategic behavior minimizes any vulnerability during the act of pellet-casting.
That was pretty fascinating!! Great capture 😮
Thank you very much!
Amazing M15!!
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! 🦅
Wow great video and love the music
Thank you for watching and for your kind words!
Many a pellet I've found under a regular owl roost, but never considered this about other raptors. Good catch.
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Boy that looked hard and painful. M I HOPE YOU FEEL MUCH BETTER 😊.
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I seen one of the eaglets cast two pellets one day.didnt know their tummy's couple hold so much.
Never saw that before, though I knew it was a routine thing. Great catch!
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AMAZING!!!!
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Told him to avoid the fish at that place. Men. They never listen 😂
" Shoulda listened to the Mrs."😂
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It is rare to see the adults do it on camera lol tfs 😊love the music buildup lol
I'm glad you liked the music build-up too! 🦅
The most magnificent bird , I’m so fortunate to have these birds in our area , we managed to get a nice pic of a juvenile from 3-4’ away .
Cats are not Impressed by this.💁🏽♀️😼☺️ But that really was Fascinating to see and learn about.❤️🦅
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That one took him forever.... Great capture....
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Eagles are so majestic. I frequently see them flying around here. But to witness this was just amazing! Thank you for your photograpy and patience. ❤
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I have, but thank you for the slo-mo.🙂
You're welcome!
M 15 is magnificent..casting that pellet took such great effort...important for the eagle to do this to maintain a healthy digestive system.
Yes, you are correct!
Awesome!
Thank you so much for watching! 🫶❤️🦅
Great camera work, I knew immediately what was coming! I used to work at a wildlife rehab facility and we kept some non-releasable raptors for educational programs. The first time this happened on my watch was when I was handling one of our two Peregrine Falcons. In spite of finding casts nearly every day (and charting them) I was caught totally off-guard when he coughed one up while on my glove. Later had the same experience with a Barred Owl, at least twice. Of course, these birds were being fed as food that was as close as possible to live food. Starlings with the wings removed and the innards cleaned out were the favorites of the falcons, while the Barred Owls preferred whole mice which they consumed whole. In the Northwest, our annual rescue eagles were fed mostly salmon.
Very awesome that you captured this.
Thank you for sharing your experience! 🦅
Whew! Mission accomplished🫡
😅 I know right! Thank you for watching the video and for taking a moment to comment 🫶❤️🦅
Music added so much…looked like sweet relief to me! 😅
I'm glad you liked the music selection! 🙏❤️🦅
Bless M15 I hope he is feeling better ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🦅🦅🦅🦅
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Thank you for sharing. I luv learning... ANYTHING.
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Love the music!👍
Thank you 🙏 for watching the video!
@TheRealSaundersPhotography yw.
M15 take care
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My crows that I have been feeding for years, often do this. I never knew what these “pellets” were, so thank you.
It is fascinating to see how many different birds have similar behaviors!
Great video. Have never seen that before and I watch so many cans of eagles and osprey.
It's amazing what you can capture on camera if you're patient! Thank you for watching! 🙏❤️🦅
Like my cat with a fur ball, but with better mood music 🤣
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Fascinating!!!
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Holy cow!! Like a when a cat throws up a hairball!
Very cool! But sure looks uncomfortable!
Nature can be a bit rough around the edges, but it's always fascinating to watch! 🦅
He looked how I feel sometimes 😆
I’ve seen this behavior before. It’s hard work trying to get a pellet out.
Eagles re multiplying in New Jersey I hear while Philly has a whole team of them😮
Thats so fascinating!!
If these wonderful eagle cam videos and streams hadn't taught me about pellets, I would have been really worried seeing that.
It is a fascinating part of their natural process! Thank you for your comment and for watching the video!
Like my cat coughing up a hairball! 😆
He looks like I do when I'm trying to get a good breath, until something came out of his mouth.
I have only seen this from eaglets in the past (via webcams). Never saw an adult cast a pellet. Love the slowmo and music! TY Saunders! :o
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It's like watching a cat 😺 cough up a hairball for the 1️⃣st time; it looked like it was dying🦅❤️‼️
Amazing ! 🤗
Thank you! 😄
Love the music 😊❤🦅
Thank you 🙏 for letting me know and for watching the video 🫶❤️🦅
That’s exactly what I looked like after dinner this evening. Just ate too fast but I’m all better now. 😊
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Very interesting. I've never seen it happen before.
I’m always learning new things from them too! 😁🫶❤️🦅 Thank you for watching the video!
The other day I saw a bunch of eagles playing in the snow with a herd of rams.
Nice!
Excellent scoring❤😊
Thank you 😁
I'm so glad for the explanation (which I had not read beforehand), as I worried that he had something caught in his throat, which would not be good. So glad this is part of his life.
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Nice misty day for pellet casting. Michael should feel much better now🤎 Love the dramatic music lol
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At first I thought he was expelling a fish bone still in the meat. Pretty cool catch!
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Just like the little ones! 😄👍
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Wow 😀. Was für eine perfekte Aufnahme 👍💯. Im ersten Moment dachte ich, er gähnt nur vor Müdigkeit.... (gibt es das eigentlich bei Vögel auch? Oder machen das überwiegend Säugetiere? 🤔) Herzlichen Dank für das super Video ✨💥💖✨
Thank you for watching the video 🫶❤️🦅
WOW! I have never seen anything like that before. That was interesting.
Pretty sure almost all Birds of Prey does this. Since when they eat, they eat pretty much almost everything from their preys
... and this is why eagles shouldn't eat at TACO BELLS !!!
( the beef burritos are tasty, but you'll pay for it later !! )😮😮😮
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Omg. I was afraid for him😮
I thought he was trying to toss his cookies.
What a magnificent bird, must have just woken up, however M15 sounds like a gang name 😮
When I was a teacher, we used to have the kids dissect owl pellets for a science unit on skeletons. It was pretty neat because there were *always* bones in the pellet, and sometimes a kid would get a nearly-complete vole skeleton or a bird skull. I don’t know why I thought owls were the only large birds of prey that did this 🤷🏻♀️
But also, the tongue! 🥴
My wife is a teacher, and I want to take a moment to say, God bless your soul for everything that teachers endure. Your dedication, patience, and unwavering commitment to shaping young minds is nothing short of heroic. Thank you for being a guiding light and a source of inspiration to so many. The world is a better place because of educators like you.
@@TheRealSaundersPhotography oh…🥹 You’re gonna make me cry. I left teaching before the pandemic, and I’m now training to be a mental health therapist, so kind of the same? I don’t miss the bureaucracy *at all*, but I really miss the kiddos 💜 Blessings to your wife!
I had no idea eagles did that. The music really makes it though 😂
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Poor M15! Obvious he is not feeling great. And his tail is not sparkling white as suppose to be…. Hope soon he’ll be better! ❤
He had just endured a heavy downpour, which is why his feathers look the way they do. Thank you for watching the video!
I have seen it before on this cam and others, but I hat also see owls do it. It’s so cool ❤
Thank you for sharing your experience and for watching the video!
My parrots do that-- clearing their craw
If you didn’t know what was going on, you’d think something awful was happening to him! 😊 very interesting!
You’re right, it’s fascinating to see what might look like a struggle from a human perspective! 🫶❤️🦅
Not painful I hope..more like a vomit?
Neck stretches 🤣
ahhh i knew I shouldn't have eaten that..... I'm gonna........hurrrrllll!!!!!🤣
Dem bones, dem bones, dem tiny bones! And fur or feathers too! He got the good out of it, and there's no sense trying to force the rest of it through his gut. Nature can be quite efficient..
Indeed! Thank you for watching the video 🫶❤️🦅
I knew owls did that but never thought about eagles or hawks doing it.
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I imagine its sorta like trying to get a popcorn husk outta back of ones throat. I'd say little worse.
He looked like he was choking!
For a minute there, I thought maybe the creature from "Alien" was about to pop out of his chest...
I have seen this before. Once on top of a telephone pole right outside my apartment window. Once on t.v. special about balled eagles.
My dog did that. I fed him a raw diet with bones and he’d chew the bones then swallow them. If a bone needed more chewing he would regurgitate it then pick it up and chew it more. They also feed their puppies regurgitated / chewed up food if you let them do a natural rearing of their puppies.
Dangerous. Dogs are not made for this !!
I see my Red-tailed and Harris Hawks do this several times per week.
Eagles are absolutely majestic.
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Just because you haven’t seen something doesn’t mean it’s rare; birds of prey regurgitate castings daily.
You really captured M15 working through every muscular contraction to bring that pellet up. Every scrunch! Nice work!
I'm glad you noticed! It's amazing to see the physical power they use to cast a pellet. Thank you for watching the video 🫶❤️🦅
@ I just subscribed. There are many who follow and share his nest. I enjoyed your theatrical way of capturing the tiny moments.
WOW! What a great capture of something that most likely I will never do again so clearly. Looks so painful.
Nature's a bit rough around the edges sometimes, but M15 is a pro! 🦅
Looking this great creature doing this … I feel envy !!! I want to learn how to go that every time I have a meal
In German we even have a word for those pellets: Gewölle.
Good to know! Thank you for sharing the info!
@@TheRealSaundersPhotography Just google that word and look at the pictures of different birds "delivering" different kinds of Gewölle.
I saw a red tailed hawk do that last week , first time I ever saw that
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