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Hearing him speak as he released them made me shed a tear. I'm thankful for your efforts and I'm glad you shared the experience with us

It's interesting how the Boy had such a different personality. He was the first to accept feeding from you and the last to distance himself from you! He was so trusting!

The habitat in the ending looks so perfect! I love how you mentioned that they enjoy perching on rocks and they instantly showed that behavior along with hunting and getting comfortable before you left. It must be so rewarding knowing that they are set up for success! Well done and thank you!!!

The only time I've seen your rescued birds hang around after release.

I cried like a baby during the release; you’re so strong for being able to walk away. Thank you for raising these beautiful babies.

the way they eat seems like they burn as many calories as a hummingbird. They are like tiny little ZOOM chickens

I's cute how at the 18 minute mark they rush right to Martin's knees knowing this is the food source.

I adore roadrunners and they always ran away from me. It’s delightful to see them close up. What a sublime video. I do appreciate your hard work and enthusiasm.❤️❤️❤️

So cute how they move their tail like a windshield wiper. The little Male really was adorable the way he would stay close and talk to you, like why aren't you talking to me? Love them!

Wow, what an absolute treat to see you raise these Road Runners. Sorry the mama didn't survive. This was a very special video in the fact that you showed the progress in more detail than you typically do. Was fascinating to see them come out into the wild for the first time trying to figure out where they are and what they should do. I didn't know if they fly at all, so I looked it up, they do fly, but limited to about a minute, as they aren't adapted for long flight. I love their tuft of hair on their head and how it rises when they get excited. Thanks for showing us baby Road Runners!

Thank you for saving birds! I'm involved in saving Asian Kole and Minor birds who dropped from nest, in Thailand.

This is what I imagine raising actual velociraptors would be like haha! I love these guys so much.

I'm from Texas man and we see quite a few road runners they are beautiful

18:22 omg I was just thinking they looked like tiny angry velociraptors 😂

Tail cantilever. I love it! Just beware of canids wearing roller skates and an Acme rocket pack!

This was my high point of my day and I must say my most favorite show of yours so far. I guess because I know the 3 little birds was a special part of all your experiences of raising/returning them back to the wild/their home. You guys are the real heroes and I couldn't have enjoyed watching your show as much as I have. It brings tears to my eyes when you released them. I think it's so much better releasing them the way you did so they had a little time to get use to the world around them and not so scary for them.

Heart wrenching! To hear about the Roadrunner mama. And happy to see three beautiful baby roadrunners healthy, happy, strong, vocal, and released when ready. R.I.P Mama Roadrunner ❤️

Thank you for the enormous effort that keeping these guys alive. Letting go is bittersweet. I raised some orphaned squirrels. And let them go in my back yard.

"It's hard to walk away". Indeed, what an amazing job you both did. Thank you for sharing your journey to let 'em just be roadrunners...gotta love it

I thoroughly enjoyed this video and judging by the way the baby road runners are viewing the landscape in which you're releasing them, proves how extremely intelligent they are. They did not just fly or run straight out the box, they are analyzing the situation, where you (Mr. Martin) fit in this new landscape, and what to do next. Beautiful and smart little birds and thank you for your love and care! Peace and Blessings from Texas USA 🌹❤🌹

Hello from the UK, great video! What cool little birds! The rapid wing flapping when they want food is so great. You and your wife are doing an amazing job giving these wonderful creatures a second chance at life. Let them be roadrunners! Be free little birds.

I never really knew much about roadrunners until this video, and I think I can happily say they have been added to my favorite birds list! Great video, thanks for all you do for these beautiful creatures!

Oh my God. They are such adorable little brats, lol!! Has to be so hard to walk away from raising them up. A friend rescued one and was able to raise and release it. But oddly enough it stayed around his place for a very long time and absolutely knew my friend specifically. It was exactly the same as they act here. But it was amazing to see how instantaneously it recognized my friend when he stepped out in to the area behind his house.

I always thought adult road runners were much larger. I guess I was thinking of the cartoon where they looked almost as big as the cayote.

Once again Martin, the wildlife Angel that you are to the rescue!!

Little MEEP MEEPs! ❤️ So tragic what happened to their mother, apparently no father? Just so thankful for your dedication, love and care for all! Thank you so very much

They are so beautiful, we have a RoadRunner that comes to my back yard to take advantage of the water I put out for any wild creature that needs water to drink! It’s so sad that the mother of these precious babies died! But thank you to this man who is doing a wonderful job of a Foster Mom!🤗❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I keep thinking about them. Really touched my heart. And how amazing they are. Beautiful and cheeky. Sending my love. Hope to see them in the wild. Roadrunners ❤️

Wow. that was fantastic. I enjoyed seeing the whole story from beginning to the end. Or not end, to their new beginning. I loved the part where you gave them the live crickets and they immediately brightened up and started tilting their heads and tracking and catching the crickets. Thank you for all your work of feeding them several times a day and providing them with the proper environment so they could grow. And then you choose such a good place for them to go about the rest of their lives. Your dedication is beyond words. HUGS

I have watched this several times and just can't get enough of watching these 'cute' little 'baby veloci- raptors!! ;)

This episode was so wonderful!! I enjoyed it immensely. Thank you for caring for the wild life the way you do. God bless you both. 🙏🏼💝

It's amazing how quickly they change and that long tail comes in! Do you think they'll stay together for a while? I feel so silly because I was an adult before I knew Roadrunners were real birds.

So cute, never seen these birds

It is amazing how programmed they are for survival. They were born with the instinct to care for themselves in just weeks! They run so fast even as youngsters! The phrase, "Beep, Beep" comes to mind! 🤣😂 Remember that cartoon? They are so unique. Happy Father's Day to you, Martin. You are a father to so many! God bless you always. ✝️🙏💫❤⚘✝️🙏💫❤⚘✝️🙏💫❤⚘

Martin! They are NOT ugly babies! Don't be rude! Thank you for the work you've done to help animals, for the work you are doing to save lives, and the work you are doing to build a strong future for this wonderful organization! You, your wife, and your volunteers are amazing! Bless you all!

This is the first time I view this segment, I love all of the others but this one had me smiling and laughing all through. Roodrunners are very interesting and funny raptors. Thank you for making my day a brighter day.

This was wonderful! I used to live out in the desert and we had a roadrunner that visited us daily. I had never seen babies before. I had forgotten just how beautiful they are! Thank you so much for giving them a second chance. Truly underappreciated birds.

What a beautiful journey! I was on the edge of my seat for the entire hour long video and my attention span is usually about 4 minutes. Thank you for sharing your tenderness and care of these critters. Wonderful filmography.

What an absolutely wonderful story. I watched intently with interest because you don't get to see these birds in the wild. They are fast and like to stay hidden. They were so adorable while begging for food like you were their mommy. It must be so hard to walk away when you let them go free. It is always the best thing you can do for these beauties. Thank you for sharing such detailed info.

oh my goodness! they are too cute. amazing the difference from when they first came in so scared to days later when they’re begging & vocal. they really are like little velociraptors. love the sounds they make. and the way they move the tail slowly back and forth. such amazing birds. ETA: what a great moment watching the roadrunners come out of the carrier to their new home. seeing them investigate and be so curious is such an exciting thing to see. also, i’d love to hear the story of how a roadrunner got you two together :)

18:21 omg roadrunners are totally like modern day Velociraptors/Compsognathus XDD

Thank you, Martin and Susan. Happy Father's Day, Martin and happy 4th of July to all. Meep-meep!

So I'm from a little border town and moved to Tucson 25 years ago. My daughter was raised here in "The Big City" lol. It tears me up inside thinking about all the stuff my kiddo has missed out on. In Douglas every day we'd see road runners in the yard, sidewinders, red racers and jack rabbits. Velvet ants, walking sticks and those big ol' moths. She's only seen 1 walking stick and that was years ago. We came across a Child of the earth/Camel spider and my kid dam near ran out into oncoming traffic lol. I wish more than anything she could have had the childhood I had... This video brings me back. Thank You.

Now this has been just about the best nature video I've ever seen! Love those Roadrunners !

Grew up in the Sonoran Desert foothills of Tucson, AZ. This brings back so many memories of the beautiful wildlife we have here. I'm stuck in Phx now but miss the wildlife. Love your efforts. You know I am 47 and thinking about changing my career to what you do. Cheers guys, thanks for all you do. I consider you as important as our first responders. Seriously you're that good. Drinks on me. - AP

This entire video is special road runners with personalities y’all were all Sooo connected and a y’all picked a beautiful spectacular perfect place to say goodbye to the babies 👋 thank you so much Martin and Susan 🙏🏾💕❤️🦅

Tear jerking!! You two are WONDERFUL PEOPLE!! Thank you SO MUCH for these videos!!! I am unfortunately homeless at this time of my life but I will NOT forget you I'M subscribed and will donate some money ASAP!!! Thank you again for the best videos I've EVER seen!!!

The ending was so bittersweet, you put so much effort, emotions and time to keep them safe, you always mention to keep the human imprinting on them to the lowest levels, but they always will imprint on you. Saying "good bye, stay safe and be free" is the hardest thing to do when you see them grow and rely on your help. You are great people and you do the right thing.Thank you for the video, it's inspiring and comforting to know there are good people out there.

What a delight to follow their entire journey. Roadrunners a 1st for me to see as babies. Kudos to the time spent editing and compiling for our enjoyment.

Loved this video, watching them grow, hearing about your beautiful lifelong story with roadrunners throughout. Thank you! it made my first few hours of work pretty peaceful. Its neat that even after decades of rehabbing you guys got to have this new experience with these babies!

Thank you for sharing! I've lived in Texas most of my life and have seen many a roadrunner. But I never knew they were so vocal and made so much noise! Their tails have always reminded me of a signal flags, the way they wave them a form of communication.

Oh Susan I know I would feel the same as you. You’ve raised them and now you have to let them go. You want to know that they will be all right. Such a hard thing to do. But you and Martin as always raise the babies to survive. What a great story from beginning to end. Thank you ☺️

Wow, captivated by this for the full hour +! What fascinating animals - and so entertaining, especially as chicks with their busy-busy wing-waggling and strange little sounds! Lovely to see them returned to the wild and figuring it all out :) Thank you!

If you weren't thousands of miles away I would love to come hang out and help with the feedings. These are so sweet.

I love roadrunners too. They understand me when I talk to them, and they pose for my pictures, but when I look later they are so small they barely show up. But I just love them.

I love, love, love roadrunners. They are around the lake house in central Texas and feel comfortable enough to walk around the house, even when we are there. One hops up onto a window where he can see his reflection. Such funny, evasive little creatures!

I really don't have the words...that's crazy!! We had roadrunners nest in our shed once but I never seen... behavior up close like that, that, those, that was cool. Happy father's day Martin. Everyone have a great 4th of July. Much love from California 🔥💥✨✨✨🌟

It was so reassuring when I saw them start demanding food.

I appreciate your expertise with all these amazing birds you rescue! I'm partial to Bald Eagles, but these little Roadrunners are special. Thank you for this video.

My grandpa in Texas used to decorate their house with a bunch of road runner stuff because he loves them. My grandma and grandpa are both old and it's been like 7 years since I have been to Texas to visit. I keep wanting to go but life is so hectic and I'm already struggling with bills. It's so hard to get away for that much time to see all my family there. I really need to find a way to go soon though. Thanks for sharing. I remember seeing them a lot out in the wild around Austin and San Antonio as a kid. You have to have a quick eye to see them running along.

Beautiful animated birds. Watching them grow up added a lot to their character. It’s a wonderful job that you’re doing . Thank you !

It’s always so sad to hear about unintended consequences within wildlife. 😢The first road runner I had ever seen was in AZ and oh my gosh it was such a surprise to see one in person besides the Looney Tunes one! 🥲

Awwe, You can tell He didn't really want to let them go. It's all for the best I guess. you two are so sweet to help these animals. It's wonderful to watch

Best father's day ever. I love road runners also. I live in NM and see road runners occasionally. I always revel when seeing them.

The little guys were so adorable when they come right up to you for food.

"WOOOO!!! Martin and Susan are magic look at how they changed our habitat"!😂

Wow, they really look like little velociraptors when they’re young. Fascinating little buggers.

Well these birds had a 0% shot at life without a mom to feed them, so you gave them that 100% opportunity to live their lives. Just lovely.

Beautiful birds beautiful people

When they are juveniles ... their feathers are absolutely gorgeous! Iridescent greens and blues!

Omg the warbling when they're begging for food but literally swallowing already 😭😭😭 I can't get over how precious animals and birds are

One of the most satisfying things to do for an animal lover is to watch Martin, with his beloved Susan by his side, take care of defenseless or injured birds and release them, giving them back their lives. Thank you!

What cool little sounds they make,Thank you so much for everything you both do on a daily basis.I absolutely love these little guys and because of you both I have been able to learn so much about the Beautiful wildlife.I absolutely live each day now watching different nests etc.It has brought me so much happiness.It all started with one of your videos.😀

That's ok Martin and Susan I shed a few tears for you on their release. It's happy they are back in the wild but you still love them and will miss them.

Once, again, the camera person did an excellent job! She is right. Roadrunners do not stick around long enough. They are quick, and to be able to film them is grand. To raise them is a blessing. Glad that Papa Raptor had the opportunity to do so. This was a great/wonderful video!

What a joy to see the roadrunners grow up!

I just love this!! I’m new to southern Arizona via N.California I used to do transporting for Black-Crown heron & green heron chicks to a wildlife sanctuary in Auburn Ca….….and I’ve seen 4 adult roadrunners so far and really amazed at them….very elusive birds ….Thankyou for posting!

Did you see the size of my sisters? Of course I'm going to be wanting more food. I'm the rent of the litter. 🤣🤣 Thank you for all that you and Susan do. Very adorable birds. Very interesting

Lol I loved it when she said “ they’re going to run”

Can't help but smile on these 3. I've never seen a road runner before! Thank you!

Thank you for what you do for all wildlife. This was especially great for me to watch since I had a roadrunner here in Las Vegas I was feeding for awhile. We had quite a connection with each other and it was loads of fun to photograph and video it for awhile. Also nice to hear the beak clapping the chicks were making as I heard that a lot here with this bird.

They eat a lot of baby quail too; I watched them set on a block wall in ambush and swallow them one by one, my neighbor came out and run the damn thing off. I also watched one sneak up on a Spanish Dove and gulp it down whole (they are miniature doves).

You said it's your first time in 50yrs raising baby roadies. Well, now you have the knowledge and hands on experience sir. What an awesome Father's Day for sure

I love baby birds so much!

Awe I wouldn’t want to let them go!!! Lol they are so interesting and beautiful creatures!! U did an amazing job with them! Thank you for all u and Susan do for all the animals!!!

I see they did GREAT, my favorite bird? Thank you for caring. ♥️✌️🙏☮️✝️

Thank you for the wonderful opportunity happy Father's day 😘

This charming couple has warmed an ancient Texan's heart. God bless ya'll, the perfect P & M for the job!

I never realized just how Beautiful there truly are. It would be hard to give up but knowing they wouldn't really thrive I'd have to it.Thank you both for teaching me something else again.I really do appreciate everything you both do.

Bless you for your work! Just think, they probably wouldn't have made it this far without you! You should be proud & joyful to have raised them to survive on their own! Good luck roadrunners! ❤️ & Happy Father's Day to you!

I had a road runner help me unpack my groceries from the car into my house once. It was very curious about what I was doing. I was careful not to startle it when removing groceries from the back seat of my car while it was on the seat. It then followed me into the house with my groceries. I left the door open so it could leave when it wanted. The experience was very intense. After that I saw the road runner many times and it was not concerned when I was around. Simply beautiful. I never tried to feed it or anything.

I thought my heart was going to cry but your little Roadrunners were so wide eyed and happy, (even catching their first bug) that I was elated!!🦎 GOOD JOB ‼️ & GOOD HEARTS!

Magnific job! Congratulations! You`re so very very special for animals, be sure!!! I expect somebody will be continue it everywhere all the time. P.S.: In Brazil roadrunner is called PAPALÉGUAS. Hugs from Rio de Janeiro!

Your nurturing voices are wonderful to hear. Hey, they quickly click their beaks at a young age, very distinctive sound.

Thanks for caring ! I too love road runners!

I have a Roadrunner on my property. I call him/ her, Roady. It runs around all the time chasing bugs. I also saw a family of Quail with about 10 babies. It was sad to see them go, but happy that they will be free. Beep, beep.

Oh my goodness, little gremlins

Absolutely LOVE your vids of the work you do. Keep it up. Every animal you've saved over the years is, whether it knows it or not, YOU are father to. Thank you so much!!!

Great team! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. The miracle is that those birds trust you two more than anything.