An amazing release for injured red kite!

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Wildlife Aid

Wildlife Aid

7 жыл бұрын

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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@greent16
@greent16 7 жыл бұрын
"Harold, you said you'd be back last night. It's been days.. don't fly away, Harold, answer me now. Harold!"
@wildlifeaid
@wildlifeaid 7 жыл бұрын
**chokes on morning coffee** :D
@yashodhandere5431
@yashodhandere5431 7 жыл бұрын
God bless you Simon and the lady who reported the injured kite.
@diegoandalexcockatiel7540
@diegoandalexcockatiel7540 6 жыл бұрын
Yashodhan Deré it was possiblely tired
@Olivier-C
@Olivier-C 7 жыл бұрын
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 ?
@wildlifeaid
@wildlifeaid 7 жыл бұрын
That was our thoughts too :)
@di4bol1c4l7
@di4bol1c4l7 7 жыл бұрын
mates for sure, the partner was waiting for the other to return, so glad you released in the same place you found it.
@proximo1033
@proximo1033 5 жыл бұрын
Where have you been my Love, I was sooo worried.
@tauceti8341
@tauceti8341 4 жыл бұрын
That got me goose pimples, that moment was so precious!
@payacasofi
@payacasofi 6 жыл бұрын
I love it when he says "don't be so silly" or "thats a bit silly isnt it?"
@JuttaAlbrecht
@JuttaAlbrecht 7 жыл бұрын
What a magnificent bird! And that moment during release, when the other one joins him... whoa, goosebumps! Thank you Simon and all your colleagues!
@wildlifeaid
@wildlifeaid 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! We get goosebumps at releases like this too :)
@NijiMarii
@NijiMarii 7 жыл бұрын
I love how every bird of prey you've rescued had its beak hanging wide open whenever you handled them. That face is hilarious.
@wildlifeaid
@wildlifeaid 7 жыл бұрын
'I'm dead, leave me alone!' :D
@NijiMarii
@NijiMarii 7 жыл бұрын
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!
@lorena4371
@lorena4371 7 жыл бұрын
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!
@wildlifeaid
@wildlifeaid 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much. Richard got some great shots!
@ManicWolf
@ManicWolf 7 жыл бұрын
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!
@wildlifeaid
@wildlifeaid 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much :)
@MrCjosue24
@MrCjosue24 7 жыл бұрын
Look at its wings! They're beautiful!
@equarg
@equarg 7 жыл бұрын
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!
@vanessabeddek866
@vanessabeddek866 7 жыл бұрын
Provocateur are you dumb or something, big cat RESCUE. They rescue, omg you dumb
@wordreet
@wordreet 7 жыл бұрын
It's probably better if you don't respond to ten year old kids. ;¬)
@wordreet
@wordreet 7 жыл бұрын
It's very young and just does this for replies.
@pastajoe32
@pastajoe32 7 жыл бұрын
wordreet why do you have 2 videos of a car trying to read and a 1 seccond pic of actual trailer
@EmmaAppleBerry
@EmmaAppleBerry 7 жыл бұрын
how lovely, the release felt so magical when his friend joined him ^_^
@wildlifeaid
@wildlifeaid 7 жыл бұрын
It was an incredible moment. We just sat and watched in awe!
@Iyzdor
@Iyzdor 7 жыл бұрын
The other Kite. "Joe??? JOE!! I thought you were gone! Lets hunt!"
@atomicsnowflake
@atomicsnowflake 7 жыл бұрын
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.
@Exiledk
@Exiledk 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@codom0228
@codom0228 7 жыл бұрын
the dedication you have to these animals is truly remarkable
@ldavanzo44
@ldavanzo44 6 жыл бұрын
Awww the friend must have been looking for him! Really neat thank you!
@animehuntress9018
@animehuntress9018 5 жыл бұрын
Omg, those wings are gorgeous! What a beautiful raptor.
@lass-inangeles7564
@lass-inangeles7564 7 жыл бұрын
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!
@jetyn8
@jetyn8 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic job, well done,
@MartaEzis
@MartaEzis 3 жыл бұрын
WOW! Well done!
@Ramsesll
@Ramsesll 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@ryanwalsh5019
@ryanwalsh5019 7 жыл бұрын
2:56 the bird is like, "oh my god, I'm back home! Yeeeee."
@BHouseLisa
@BHouseLisa 5 жыл бұрын
Im completely addicted to your work & videos. 💖
@sparrowshedge7603
@sparrowshedge7603 7 жыл бұрын
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!
@joannetelling
@joannetelling 2 жыл бұрын
Try driving up the M40.
@animalcam1438
@animalcam1438 7 жыл бұрын
Many thanks to those who helped this beautiful bird!
@wildlifeaid
@wildlifeaid 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your support!
@susannahayres-thomas7185
@susannahayres-thomas7185 7 жыл бұрын
They're glorious birds. Seeing them in flight is incredibly beautiful.
@janeilnold5863
@janeilnold5863 7 жыл бұрын
When the other one joined him it made the release 100% more enjoyable! Must have been friends with the other kite! :D
@wildlifeaid
@wildlifeaid 7 жыл бұрын
It was amazing to watch! They stayed flying together for a good hour before we had to leave... :)
@Korina42
@Korina42 7 жыл бұрын
That. Was AWESOME. I hope Simon's back is better.
@paulaalto3034
@paulaalto3034 4 жыл бұрын
Nice music to the beautiful flight. "I hope they have babies this year" Yes.
@whitepony8316
@whitepony8316 7 жыл бұрын
3:05 A breathtakingly beautiful moment
@wildlifeaid
@wildlifeaid 7 жыл бұрын
Stunning birds. Seeing them take off again never gets old... :)
@diegoandalexcockatiel7540
@diegoandalexcockatiel7540 6 жыл бұрын
YEAR SIMON very true
@Gofori020
@Gofori020 5 жыл бұрын
Watching another kite joining and flying together with the rescue kite is very moving.
@lildevil4everaneva
@lildevil4everaneva 7 жыл бұрын
I like how scandalized some birds expressions look.
@egidijusfhdjdjvnv8961
@egidijusfhdjdjvnv8961 7 жыл бұрын
your the greatest man ever!
@ganekim
@ganekim 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks~!
@evpalfy2464
@evpalfy2464 7 жыл бұрын
Beauty
@cne1975
@cne1975 7 жыл бұрын
well done that man and his sore back !
@richardhorwood6093
@richardhorwood6093 7 жыл бұрын
cne1975 his name is Simon
@rebeccasoutheran9351
@rebeccasoutheran9351 7 жыл бұрын
u guys are amazing I hate people that don't care for wildlife I love nature 💗🐍
@mrwho3425
@mrwho3425 7 жыл бұрын
Rebecca Southeran do you also hate pigs for living in their own shit?
@rebeccasoutheran9351
@rebeccasoutheran9351 7 жыл бұрын
Mr Who now what kind of question Is that
@mustashfan1o198
@mustashfan1o198 7 жыл бұрын
seagulls?
@katierussell6199
@katierussell6199 Жыл бұрын
I’m very fortunate to have a family of red kites living in the valley in front of my house, they are beautiful
@urtecho.
@urtecho. 7 жыл бұрын
Awww​ his friend was waiting for him
@skullsaintdead
@skullsaintdead 7 жыл бұрын
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!
@sophierobinson2738
@sophierobinson2738 7 жыл бұрын
beautiful bird. I loved the sign on the pen door. "don't step in the pond"!
@marceline88
@marceline88 7 жыл бұрын
I love the releases too. I'm sending Simon some virtual ibuprofen. Take care of yourself!
@ES-vx5ef
@ES-vx5ef 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!
@bunnyjanie
@bunnyjanie 7 жыл бұрын
The drone shots look great! Glad he's okay!
@TubeUil
@TubeUil 7 жыл бұрын
Super rescue and release! Simon, I hope you feel better soon! Hug and love from Amsterdam:)
@sagerider2
@sagerider2 7 жыл бұрын
Simon's little statements crack me up. You can play dead in there. LOL
@sumnoob4882
@sumnoob4882 7 жыл бұрын
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
@casuallypretentious
@casuallypretentious 7 жыл бұрын
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.
@wildlifeaid
@wildlifeaid 7 жыл бұрын
They are the best for us too. Always gives you a lump in the throat :)
@user-kj8hl4yy4n
@user-kj8hl4yy4n 5 жыл бұрын
so wonderful
@FreakyLoserJiruu
@FreakyLoserJiruu 7 жыл бұрын
Magnificent indeed!!
@theresabarrett3010
@theresabarrett3010 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful, caring people !
@ReeTM
@ReeTM 7 жыл бұрын
Awesome, you guys deserve all the charity in the world.
@tectorama
@tectorama 5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@jamesb6102
@jamesb6102 7 жыл бұрын
Amazing video. Love this channel and the work your team does
@wildlifeaid
@wildlifeaid 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your support :)
@diannadiatz1140
@diannadiatz1140 7 жыл бұрын
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
@wildlifeaid
@wildlifeaid 7 жыл бұрын
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!
@DanielRenardAnimation
@DanielRenardAnimation 7 жыл бұрын
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. 😃
@creepysabrina9629
@creepysabrina9629 6 жыл бұрын
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 .
@kiwi_sodas
@kiwi_sodas 6 жыл бұрын
I love Red Kites! I see them flying over my local area a lot :)
@maxwellgoulding1585
@maxwellgoulding1585 6 жыл бұрын
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.
@wildlifeaid
@wildlifeaid 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! That's very kind of you :)
@lunaramaru2868
@lunaramaru2868 7 жыл бұрын
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
@mohmadfarhanmalek10
@mohmadfarhanmalek10 7 жыл бұрын
Good job
@greasemonkey6362
@greasemonkey6362 7 жыл бұрын
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
@wildlifeaid
@wildlifeaid 7 жыл бұрын
hank you so much for your kind words :)
@ingeborg-anne
@ingeborg-anne 7 жыл бұрын
It was so delightful that they followed the exact same pattern while flying together
@wildlifeaid
@wildlifeaid 7 жыл бұрын
It was stunning to see :)
@DuhrDuhrDihr
@DuhrDuhrDihr 4 жыл бұрын
This is NOT what I thought a Simon Cowell/Richard Simmons collab would look like, but I like it.
@RukiMoogle
@RukiMoogle 7 жыл бұрын
Great work as always!
@wildlifeaid
@wildlifeaid 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@l.hasenhausen8626
@l.hasenhausen8626 7 жыл бұрын
What a beautyful red kite! Thank you for rescue!!!
@ashy9204
@ashy9204 6 жыл бұрын
My favorite bird, you can tell by my KZfaq 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! 🦅
@robinbabcock4620
@robinbabcock4620 Жыл бұрын
A magnificent bird!
@stephanschulznaturfilm6168
@stephanschulznaturfilm6168 6 жыл бұрын
Great work and amazing birds!
@DeathbyPixels
@DeathbyPixels 6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely marvellous-looking bird.
@WHOAAMAGGO
@WHOAAMAGGO 7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful video. Thank you for all your amazing work.
@wildlifeaid
@wildlifeaid 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much!
@scottsvxr
@scottsvxr 6 жыл бұрын
Amazing 😎
@chirp-cc1sn
@chirp-cc1sn 7 жыл бұрын
What an amazing safe, not only the kit but, a whole family. Thank you. Chirp
@pcbacklash_3261
@pcbacklash_3261 7 жыл бұрын
As I recall, donated by we faithful viewers only last year! :-D
@beakittelscherz5419
@beakittelscherz5419 3 жыл бұрын
OMG how beautiful they are !
@joncox9098
@joncox9098 3 жыл бұрын
Well done to you all. 👍🦊
@Luciano_mp
@Luciano_mp 7 жыл бұрын
bom trabalho, final feliz.Obrigado.
@MichaelBradley1967
@MichaelBradley1967 3 жыл бұрын
3:20 "and where have *_you_* been?"..."you really won't believe this"
@MrJinscoe
@MrJinscoe 4 жыл бұрын
Aww what a cute and pretty birdie! 😙😙😍😍
@maxvangeffen5146
@maxvangeffen5146 7 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful 😍
@artbymb
@artbymb 7 жыл бұрын
Hope your back feels better! Love watching what you do!
@wildlifeaid
@wildlifeaid 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words :)
@jennifer9084
@jennifer9084 7 жыл бұрын
I hope you feel better soon Simon.
@wildlifeaid
@wildlifeaid 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for the well wises :)
@clairekettle448
@clairekettle448 6 жыл бұрын
what a beautiful bird!!!!!!
@TheDianne888
@TheDianne888 7 жыл бұрын
Awesome and beautiful! Thank you!
@truskawka80szczecin
@truskawka80szczecin 7 жыл бұрын
Wow! Incredible!
@BothHands1
@BothHands1 5 жыл бұрын
I hope your back feels better!!
@dbaider9467
@dbaider9467 3 жыл бұрын
That was exceptionally cool.
@pjccox6841
@pjccox6841 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic ❤😊
@Sourdoughgirl
@Sourdoughgirl 7 жыл бұрын
Magnificent creature!
@bellehogel8665
@bellehogel8665 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful wings
@bobstreet7950
@bobstreet7950 5 жыл бұрын
God bless you
@Pablitomuro
@Pablitomuro 5 жыл бұрын
Amazing work!
@riceisyum1231
@riceisyum1231 7 жыл бұрын
Love your channel, you guys do great work!
@ldavanzo44
@ldavanzo44 6 жыл бұрын
Omg how can anyone give this a thumbs down? They must hate animals
@patevans4787
@patevans4787 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic xxx
@SAMMIsLIFE
@SAMMIsLIFE 6 жыл бұрын
Such beautiful birds!
@googlescustomerservicesuck4347
@googlescustomerservicesuck4347 7 жыл бұрын
Lovely bird!
@saddiqueakram9525
@saddiqueakram9525 6 жыл бұрын
What a nice guy
@docdoc.4500
@docdoc.4500 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely work
@choclatesaltyballz
@choclatesaltyballz 6 жыл бұрын
Your channel is awesome. Thank you
@shadowjack8
@shadowjack8 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, beautiful bird.
@vmcougarintn5035
@vmcougarintn5035 7 жыл бұрын
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.
@wildlifeaid
@wildlifeaid 7 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! :D
@arthurstoyles7077
@arthurstoyles7077 Жыл бұрын
They are magnificent birds. We have a pair that fly over the town where I live.
@marycassatt6542
@marycassatt6542 7 жыл бұрын
Magnificent, perfect description. Gorgeous video, you folks are doing such good work. Thank you!
@wildlifeaid
@wildlifeaid 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@begunleopart241remy7
@begunleopart241remy7 7 жыл бұрын
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