Stoat And Partridge

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11 жыл бұрын

Returning from our usual shopping visit to Swaffham; we normally crawl through the small lanes hoping to see some wildlife. We'd already seen an Hare and we pulled into one of our favourite fields and this all happened 20 metres in front of us. The quality is not brilliant because it was filmed through the car windscreen. The Partridge was mesmerised by The Stoat and several times got very close, indeed close enough for The Stoat to strike. Eventually The Partridge flew off unharmed, a very close call. The Stoat continued to entertain us for a few minutes before disappearing.
I believe that Stoats use this sort of behaviour to get close enough to strike at their prey. This all happened near Little Cressingham, Norfolk.

Пікірлер: 71

@RalfWildlife 5 ай бұрын

Stoat doing that acrobatic performance before attack. Great video!

@hentyellis779 3 жыл бұрын

I think that stoat has been drinking the Redbull out of that can left in the grass

@RobMellowship 3 жыл бұрын

I think you may be right. Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay safe.

@naturalreach4316 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting video

@RobMellowship 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay safe.

@francissantos7448 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. I had watched a similar video where a stoat did similar behavioral acrobatics before a rabbit until the rabbit ignored it one moment and at that one moment the stoat struck.. and bingo. Thanks for sharing a priceless gem.

@RobMellowship 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes, I think this Partridge had a lucky escape. Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay safe.

@francissantos7448 3 жыл бұрын

@@RobMellowship you stay safe as well.

@jimbrady1372 6 жыл бұрын

Most birds and small mammals who see that display wind up being eaten. Great video.

@RobMellowship 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting. Yes, you're absolutely right a lucky escape.

@roberts7961 3 жыл бұрын

Stoat doing its dance of death - partridge was very lucky

@RobMellowship 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay safe..

@DxShutter 2 жыл бұрын

gooddd

@RobMellowship 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay safe and well.

@schloumf 7 жыл бұрын

Stoat are so special animal ! Just incredibly fast and artist ! It make me laugh so much !

@hearditman 3 жыл бұрын

And you.👍

@lmmsl 11 жыл бұрын

Stoat is a very fast moving animal and such a cute activity I see here :) It seems like both of them know each other for some time and I was watching it with a big smile..You are so fortunate to film this Rob..I fav; and love to watch it again..Many thanks !!

@RobMellowship 3 жыл бұрын

I am afraid this is what is called a death dance and this is one very lucky Partridge. Normally the animals that see this end up as the Stoat’s dinner. Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay safe.

@alertbirder 11 жыл бұрын

Wow interesting footage. Thanks for sharing

@flamedrag18 9 жыл бұрын

"you're not threatening at all" chomp lol

@philippberry8468 6 жыл бұрын

When the stoat does its dance, it's time to get gone.

@RobMellowship 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting. They are pure killing machines but just a real joy to see.

@robertchase8504 2 жыл бұрын

Took long enough..whew

@RobMellowship 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay safe.

@rameshkrishnan3254 3 жыл бұрын

The partridge kept on facing the stoat and didn't show it's back for a long time.

@RobMellowship 3 жыл бұрын

Ramesh Krishnan that’s why it lived to fly away. Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay safe.

@asafali6965 2 жыл бұрын

That killer failed to cut the throat of dear bird. He is already.in the hit list as he killed lots of rabbits

@RobMellowship 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay safe.

@dontmissthelittlethings 2 жыл бұрын

Hard to tell if the stoat was friend or foe.

@RobMellowship 2 жыл бұрын

I can tell you that the Stoat was definitely the foe, one wrong move by the Partridge would be curtains. Thank you for watching and commenting. Stay safe and well.

@dontmissthelittlethings 2 жыл бұрын

@@RobMellowship You're welcome. You too.

@Nadeemkhan-rr1gf 6 жыл бұрын

Very smart animal.

@RobMellowship 6 жыл бұрын

Yes they are. We even saw a young stoat try it on with a bullock although I have to admit we found it very funny. Thanks for watching and commenting. One very lucky Partridge.

@coryquillinn1815 2 жыл бұрын

@@RobMellowshipto pdpd0ss2

@melvinfernandez7174 3 жыл бұрын

Thats a death dance.. it goes closerand closer until thier target is within reach for the fatal attack... if you are an animal and saw that.. it is your last chance to enjoy life.. 😂😂

@RobMellowship 3 жыл бұрын

Yes you're absolutely right. The Partridge made good it's escape. We were very fortunate to be able to see it so close. Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay safe.

@poolplayer2 6 жыл бұрын

that stoat had been drinking red bull I see an empty can of red bull on the grass.

@RobMellowship 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting. You're probably right.

@bigchiponmyshoulder7573 6 жыл бұрын

'Returning from our shopping trip in Swaffham we pulled into a field to see if there was anything about'. Lol. Yeah, likely story. Should probably read .. 'Returning from our shopping trip in Swaffham we pulled into a lay-by to get something out ...'

@RobMellowship 6 жыл бұрын

I wish it had been like that but it was as I said, anyway, thanks for watching and commenting.

@ianshattock636 7 жыл бұрын

great footage . if it came to a head on, my money is on the little dancing danger.

@BadgerBotherer1 11 жыл бұрын

Amazing thing to see. Lovely footage.

@leemac1561 6 жыл бұрын

Stoats are bat fucking crazy..

@RobMellowship 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting. Yes, they are real killing machines. We recently saw one trying to stalk a Hare and the Hare kept looking at it as if to say: "Yeah! You and whose army."

@ronsmith1364 6 жыл бұрын

there are other posts of that stalking behaviour and the hare was 'mesmerized' enough for the Pounce. Happy little stoat. Awesome capture.

@RobMellowship 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting.

@kannanflash_Animated_BG 4 жыл бұрын

sloat are clever ...but dangerous ..

@RobMellowship 4 жыл бұрын

kannanflash they certainly are. Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay safe.

@ravishekharsingh4141 7 жыл бұрын

May be redbull worked on stoat

@RobMellowship 7 жыл бұрын

Could be. Thanks for comment and thanks for watching.

@fistfuckiclusterfuck6884 6 жыл бұрын

Ravishekhar Singh lol nice one

@insideoutsideupsidedown2218 6 жыл бұрын

Think he had 2 red bulls

@RobMellowship 6 жыл бұрын

You might well be right, thanks for watching and commenting.

@TimAndyMik 3 жыл бұрын

3 and half minutes of stoat high impact exercise......zzzzzzzzzzz

@RobMellowship 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay safe.

@fishbmw 6 жыл бұрын

Full-on spaz-attack

@RobMellowship 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting.

@stephenhobbs5203 6 жыл бұрын

Actually by its actions I'm wondering that every single time the stoat got with range and at the right kind of angle to strike at the partridge some attention seeking twat fired a air pistol or made some noise to deprive it of its meal, as opposed to just letting things be and letting us watch a video of it catching the partidge if it could.

@RobMellowship 6 жыл бұрын

No we were the only ones there and we never interfere. This Partridge just had one very lucky escape. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@2ssharpcamaro620 6 жыл бұрын

Stoat has rabies?

@RobMellowship 6 жыл бұрын

No, this is how they entrance their victims. The prey is fascinated by the antics of the Stoat and all the time gets closer and closer until it is able to pounce on the victim and do the dastardly deed. The Stoat is one of the deadliest creatures in the UK countryside. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@blaggerfiftysix 6 жыл бұрын

It is what is known as 'mesmerising' - the stoat does this for a while to get within striking distance until 'Robert is your dad's bother' - the stoat pounces

@RobMellowship 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting.