It's called "dispersion", and is natural for all birds of prey. As a falconer for more than 4 decades, I can attest to this behavior. When they "leave the nest", they can travel far and wide. One of my young gyrfalcons flew off once during early training and wandered about for over 50 miles. I tracked him with telemetry and was able to retrieve him just before sunset. Interestingly, after flying every direction on the compass, the falcon was headed back home, and knew exactly where that was. Amazing.
@JackFate76 Жыл бұрын
I know nothing about birds (except that they aren’t real) but isn’t it quite something else to fly over 1000 km compared to 50 miles?
@512TheWolf512 Жыл бұрын
@@JackFate76 mossi hasn't flown that megameter in less than 12 hours though
@denizkizilates Жыл бұрын
I have the honor of finding one of these guys during my military service in northern Cyprus. There was a giant tree where i liked to read books and gaze into sky under it's shade during quiet times. One particularly hot and fateful day, i saw a bird crashing into a bush nearby. The bird looked exhausted and dehydrated so i tossed my shirt over it grabbed it. Whole station was immediately in love with it's beauty and anything that breaks the anguish of military routine is something to cherish. We made a cage from twigs and sticks. Patrolling soldiers were bringing insects in their pockets. After two days the bird had enough and started biting the cage so i released it. It never came back around and we took no offense as none of the soldiers would come back if they had the chance to be somewhere else.
@carolinegray7510 Жыл бұрын
You have shared a wonderful memory. For that time you all received peace. I imagine you revisit those moments often. And now so shall I.
@melhawk6284 Жыл бұрын
Surprised you didn't make a friend of him or her! Our American Kestrels are considered a falconers first bird, because they tame down EXTREMELY quickly, as soon as you feed them once, maximum twice. But they are know to get TOO friendly, and refuse to fly, because they want to hang out with you ALL the time rather than hit that mouse or grasshopper!
@denizkizilates Жыл бұрын
@@melhawk6284guess she/he had somewhere else to be. But i would like to have such companion when i am an old and retired.
@vanhetgoor Жыл бұрын
The north of Cyprus is illegally occupied by the Turks. Nobody cares because there is no easy to pump-up oil. I have seen pictures, dreadful place, no respect for culture.
@mikemondano3624 Жыл бұрын
Reading in trees presents its own challenges, like having to let go with one hand to turn pages.
@townazier Жыл бұрын
It never ceases to amaze how wide a range of projects you can cover!
@MossyEarth Жыл бұрын
It's only possible thanks to everyone's support! - Tom
@sockhal4595 Жыл бұрын
It was shocking to every scientists when the falcon went to the city and ordered a big mac with french fries.
@MossyEarth Жыл бұрын
Given that Mossy flew right over Madrid, I wouldn't rule out the possibility of it visiting a drive through on the way... That's my favourite hypothesis so far at least! - Tom
@mrivera3046 Жыл бұрын
I can confirm this is true. I was the worker flipping the bird’s patties.
@friendoftellus5741 Жыл бұрын
Mossy: I would like to order one big mac and french fries. Money; what is that ? I do accept donations though ! See you when i come back from my holiday to the pyrenees ! Cheers !
@cnobillbradley9673 Жыл бұрын
I’m as happy as a bird with a French fry
@chriskitchen4772 Жыл бұрын
It was not so shocking when the falcon died of a heart attack a year later.
@anniehill9909 Жыл бұрын
What beautiful little birds, they are! The young albatross which leave New Zealand, are known for their exploratory journeys which take them beyond their normal range. Dispersing to new territory improves a species' chance of survival, so maybe a small percentage of these birds always has the urge to wander further afield, and you just happened to find one in Mossy. Whatever, I hope he stays healthy and keeps his back pack sending you messages until it falls off. And I really, really hope he doesn't get killed by a power line like all those other beautiful birds. And they talk about the damage that the wind generators do!
@MossyEarth Жыл бұрын
Hi Annie, thank you for the interesting facts on Albatross! I believe Kestrels are known to disperse at a later age, but perhaps what we are finding with this behaviour is proof that it is not always the case. More research needed :) - Cheers, Duarte
@TheLRider Жыл бұрын
That'll be a typical agenda, pushed by big oil and their lackies. #DetestTheTories
@JM-zg2jg Жыл бұрын
Mossy is much more likely to get murdered by a house cat, than a wind turbine.
@lohikarhu73411 ай бұрын
Big buildings with large window areas do much more damage than wind turbines...it's just a fact, one that is too often unknown to anti-windpower folks...
@matthewdavies5875 Жыл бұрын
I'm intrigued to see where Mossy and Lumi end up over the next months.
@MossyEarth Жыл бұрын
Me too, I'm sure they'll continue to provide some good insight! - Tom
@LeaveCurious Жыл бұрын
GPS tracking is always so fascinating! I support the hypothesis of a sibling fall out... Great work Mossy Earth :)
@MossyEarth Жыл бұрын
They did follow similar paths up to a certain point, I wouldn't rule out some family drama! - Tom
@NethDugan Жыл бұрын
I'm glad I happened across your vids a bit back - was an algorithm thing because of a guy I watch who unclogs culverts and does nature walks. Loved what you're doing and became a member and am continually impressed by what you do.
@claypunk7718 Жыл бұрын
hey Neth, thank you for the reference to unclogging culverts - gave it a search and was not disappointed.
@BirdBath1 Жыл бұрын
Neth Dugan, look at bird bath
@BirdBath1 Жыл бұрын
@@claypunk7718 try bird bath 149
@MossyEarth Жыл бұрын
Thank you Neth, that really means a lot to us all. We are a small group trying to do our best here so this kind of feedback makes us really really happy :) - Cheers, Duarte
@shanecullinane7299 Жыл бұрын
Post10?
@EmaDurao10 Жыл бұрын
I think Mossy has seen better views in just a few weeks than us in our whole life 🙈 They're adorable!
@shovington67 Жыл бұрын
My thoughts on the uncharacteristic trajectory of your juvenile lesser kestral : Suspiciously, it would seem that previous data on Kestral preferred habitat and travel routing, have been collected with erroneous and prejudiced judgement sometime in the past. This has precluded and tainted the understanding of these birds habits, and may force you to re-examine, study, and rewrite the behavioural characteristics of lesser kestrels. Perhaps you'll find new wintering sights, and other habitats of these very interesting Avians. Hopefully, you look at this project as exciting and mysterious, as I certainly do. How exciting!!! Good luck to you!
@elonmust7470 Жыл бұрын
My first career was commercial logging. You would be shocked by how many birds, like falcons & crows hang around the woods where trees are being felled. They know that there are snacks a plenty to be had!
@CrakenFlux Жыл бұрын
for a while. then there is only nothing. Surely as gd intended , right?
@WmArthur Жыл бұрын
Interesting video. We have Hawks and Eagles in NE Wa, US. Twice I've seen them ambush Doves, waiting under a huge spruce tree in our front yard. Early in the morning they wait, then pounce on their prey. It looks like an explosion of feathers when they do this, taking the Dove to the ground and holding it until it's mostly given up fighting it's demise. The Hawk not being much bigger than the Dove, then flies off with it, amazingly. Where are all the birds? I started talking to the Dove that comes to our bird bath, it will sit and listen to me for 10-20 minutes, coming as close as 5 ft from me while sitting near the bird bath. It seems to enjoy my guitar and singing as it will show up often while I'm out back playing. I had a Night Hawk circle around me and my van one early morning before sunrise, 7 times! It then flew off and came back to do the same thing again! It then landed on my van to check out the little XM radio antennae with a small wire on it that must have looked like a mouse to it, lol. I love birds of all types. We also have a few Cedar Wax Wings that come by occasionally. I've watched as the Dove was sitting on a telephone pole and a Crow flew up quickly and sat down right next to the Dove, within inches. The Dove did not move, they obviously have a relationship and feel safe. If an Eagle or Hawk come over, the Crows gang up and run them off! The Crows are the Police of the bird community and apparently the other birds know it. Just thought I'd share, Anybody else observe this behavior? Thanks. Enjoy Peace
@noodleman4625 Жыл бұрын
They have something to prove after being called ‘lesser’ kestrels
@MossyEarth Жыл бұрын
They certainly didn't look impressed! We've got to find some kinder taxonomists before we upset too many species... - Tom
@stephenking4170 Жыл бұрын
Curious that I have never heard a scientist referred to as a "Lesser Scientist". Maybe when Kestrels do taxonomy we'll have more of it.
@karissahammond45874 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@joaquimbarbosa896 Жыл бұрын
Amazing to see that not only you base yourself on studies but you also make studies yourselfs about the species. Allways showing why mossy earth is different from other organisations
@MossyEarth Жыл бұрын
Thanks Joaquim
@KxNOxUTA Жыл бұрын
That was fascinating and made me rethink if the nature conservation rout isn't where I actually should be headed in future. Right now I'm on a recovery route, so to speak. I've always cared about nature and tried to help out. Including working in shelters and taking in animals in need of help.
@felixmussik7203 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the regular updates!
@MossyEarth Жыл бұрын
It's our pleasure, thanks for watching! - Tom
@benji.B-side Жыл бұрын
I love seeing people go beyond just words and go out to protect our environment and wildlife, with such things as this. We need people like this. Respect!
@Scapestoat Жыл бұрын
Juveniles finding new grounds, in a sort of wanderlust does make sense.
@philoctetes_wordsworth Жыл бұрын
Those abandoned electrical towers with the bird corpses was horrific. I have never seen such a terrifying and heartbreaking sight.😢😢😢😢😢Thank you, all of you.🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗💗💗💗💗💗💖💐💐💐🇺🇸💋
@AtarahDerek Жыл бұрын
You put a backpack on him. Obviously he figures that means he needs to backpack across Europe.
@MossyEarth Жыл бұрын
😂 that one actually made me chcukle! - Cheers, Duarte
@connorhalleck2895 Жыл бұрын
sometimes i wish i went into wildlife science and conservation, it seems so fun and fulfilling to handle and observe wildlife. mad respect for people who do this (and how much work it is!!)
@raphlvlogs271 Жыл бұрын
the kestrel is a friendly looking useful bird
@Troyseph Жыл бұрын
As a juvenile, perhaps feeding, gaining experiance and growing are more beneficial than being in the same territory as potential mating partners? Having juveniles disperse more widely than adults could allow for reduced feeding competition (juveniles would surely lose to experianced adults in hard times).
@TinyWorlds Жыл бұрын
It reminds me at the theory that some individuals have an “explorer” gen that makes them seek out new frontiers
@katringibbins4270 Жыл бұрын
I think it could be a normal varity in behaviour. Most individuals behave in predictive patterns, but some outliners will be more adventurous and unpredictable. This way the population will not go extinct due to a single sudden change in the enviroment. A normal quirk in evolution.
@BirdBath1 Жыл бұрын
Katrin Gibbins, look at bird bath
@ekids.bassment Жыл бұрын
I had 2 in my garden for a small period, last year. This year one came back, so I'm hoping it is recurring each year. I have many pictures of them. I'm located in the Caribbean
@SupahTrunks7 Жыл бұрын
Those were probably the American kestrel which looks very similar but is a different species. Such striking colors on the males tho you’re very lucky!
@Activwinner Жыл бұрын
I am from India🇮🇳 I am environmental list I regularly see your video and making thoughts on your work and i will must try implement in own area and country side, very prowd to see your work for nature 🌿🍃
@account527 Жыл бұрын
Great video as usual! I find it so impressive that these little birds are so resilient, hope Mossy and Lumi will be okay!
@MossyEarth Жыл бұрын
Us too!
@jenJ-uq8ej Жыл бұрын
Your efforts made me cry. I pray one day I may be able to donate to all that you do! Thank you very much❣️🙏🏻
@susandonnely4879 Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad to read about the Kestrel, I'm staying in South Africa, in Strand ,Western Cape and one day coming from work I saw the kestrel sitting on the walk way on a window sill outside this flat on the 8th floor, I'm olso on the 8th floor, he saw me and came to my window, I didn't know what they eat but had raw chicken in the fridge, and thought maybe he is hungry .I cut it in nice thin pieces and feed it to him!! I was is awe because he took it with his talon gently out of my hand !! Then flew away, I thought that was the last I see of him but No about a month later he was sitting again in front of my flat, he was waiting for me and next to him was his food that he caught, I greet him then he took the food and flew in a sircle twice before me ,I knew he came to thank me because then he flew away!! Hope to see my friend again!! God bless you with the good work!!
@jakhaughton1800 Жыл бұрын
I remember playing golf on the south coast of Cornwall. On one of the tees I watched a kestrel hovering in a howling gale. A brilliant sight and almost within touching distance. I never realised they can see the fluorescent trail in mice urine.
@monkeytron5k Жыл бұрын
6:30 This is where the tracking starts, the rest is fluff.
@sbybill3271 Жыл бұрын
I'm still in shock to learn how easily scientists are shocked. Good to know the shock lasted for only .001 percent of the video at the end.
@UltraMagaFan Жыл бұрын
This was pretty cool. It is interesting to see a lesser kestrel in the mountains, since that is an area they do not prefer to be. If I had to guess, I'd say Mossy went to the Pyrenees Mountains to escape the heat waves that have been happening in Europe. Normally it is cooler in higher elevations.
@kennyholmes5196 Жыл бұрын
That explains Mossy's behavior, but not Lumi's.
@lifesahobby Жыл бұрын
The sparrows come to Ireland in April from the south , they head north in June or July and then return a week or so in November . .
@gabagool...not_italian... Жыл бұрын
please keep us updated on them!
@MossyEarth Жыл бұрын
Yes, we will do
@travisconfer2255 Жыл бұрын
You guys should keep the option to directly donate towards trees planted like you did with Iceland. Even if it's between projects you should keep a donate tree amount towards next project option. Even if it's not exact and an estimate I think it would help secure more funds. For example I was going to put $50 (ik I'm poor) to donate trees but the option wasn't on the app anymore. Just a suggestion but I think always having that open would help a lot. You figure most people myself included love the directness of donating that way because then you really feel as though you made an impact, also alot of people can only donate small amounts once in awhile when they happen to have extra money EX beginning of the month after bills or paid or whatever. But anyway I love what you do and support it 100%. The only real way to make an impact on the climate and our environment and nature is by doing what you do plant trees and rewild
@mikeoglen6848 Жыл бұрын
I think Mossy just liked flying around and exploring new habitats,
@johngillon6969 Жыл бұрын
I was riding my bicycle along an irrigation canal in Albuquerque in 1985 and found one of these birds in distress along the trail, i took the bird home and fed it everything and anything i could find. seemed to like bacon. the bird stayed with us for about a month. it was like having a beautiful piece of art in our house. It preferred to sit on a sewing machine we had by a window. It even went on a camping trip with us in the mountains. It would perch on your shoulder and ride around on you and even hang around with us outside. finally one evening the bird flew to a telephone line and just sat till it was dark and we never saw the bird again. I didn't know much about birds, but the bird taught me a bunch, and i have gone on to have many birds in my life. One thing the bird taught me is that stink bugs taste bad.
@themechanictangerine4337 Жыл бұрын
You mean Alburquerque? Albuquerque is in the US.
@johngillon6969 Жыл бұрын
@@themechanictangerine4337 yes we have paraguin falcons like the one in the video, and albuquerque has been in the united states, since the early 1700's but then it was part of mexico.
@themechanictangerine4337 Жыл бұрын
@@johngillon6969 I thought you were talking about Albu(R)querque Spain, the lesser kestrel doesn't inhabit North America. You mean peregrine falcon?
@johngillon6969 Жыл бұрын
@@themechanictangerine4337 for god sakes,, it would take a dna test to tell the difference between the bird in this video and the one i found by the Rio Grande River , in ALBUQUERQUE NEW MEXICO, USA. I'm not a biologist, so the two birds seem identical to you. why you want to educate me? i am impressed you are a brilliant person. go waste your time with some one else, thanks for your effort to show me how stupid i am.
@robertcampomizzi7988 Жыл бұрын
I lived on the 19th floor. One morning after soon after I moved in I woke up I saw some Falcons at eye level. Watching them hunt pigeons is kinda awesome.
@timozkurt7944 Жыл бұрын
It's gonna be interesting to hear of how this research develops. I have a feeling it took this path because of the climate. Hopefully it doesn't turn out to be a detrimental impact of climate change on the species but instead an example of how adaptable they are. Either way, it's already proving that this kind of research is necessary!
@MossyEarth Жыл бұрын
The results certainly came as a surprise, I'm sure they have many more in store for us! Hopefully as you said this won't prove to be detrimental on the birds, but only time will tell what happens next. We'll all be watching closely! - Tom
@earlysda Жыл бұрын
The juvenile birds are following some man-made religion called Climate Change? That's funny.
@dawnmoriarty9347 Жыл бұрын
I've often wondered whether it's not uncommon for migrating animals especially birds to make unobserved detours
@anonymous0437 Жыл бұрын
I calculated what the 5grams of the tracker would be if I was to carry it, and was scaled to my size. That's about 4.8 pounds for my estimated 160lbs, constantly carrying 4.8 lbs everywhere would be slightly annoying but I could probably get used to it, and just think I got bigger.
@jase123111 Жыл бұрын
Mossy just wanted a nice holiday in the mountains.
@MossyEarth Жыл бұрын
Who wouldn't? :)
@lstudios3237 Жыл бұрын
I haven't watched it yet but i'm already interested!
@MossyEarth Жыл бұрын
I hope you enjoy it! - Tom
@rhobot75 Жыл бұрын
Hoping and wishing for fixing of the morbidity hotspot at the African continent transmission lines! // I cringe at all migratory crossings to Africa bc the penchant of locals to put glue in trees to catch migrating birds by the millions. I got trauma from a National Geographic magazine article I saw was it 15 or so years ago, just tore me up emotionally... the little birds tore themselves up trying to get free of the glue. Like, ripping off their own wings. The birds landed in the first trees they would see after crossing the Med, and that was it. It was going to be a hard busines bringing the locals around to halting the practice, and finding other income..., I remember reading their attitude was, "We are oppressed, there are no alternatives to make money, get off our backs, turnabout is fair play, we will oppress, too!" Given how long it has been since I read it, I hope hope attitudes and behaviors have changed. They were trapping birds to sell them as roasted snacks, little migrating birds heading to southern Africa. Anyway, you can tell that article really got to me, sniff snuff, the photos were shocking.
@a.s.3267 Жыл бұрын
A horrific and upsetting thought. It's also horrific, though how as people we care more for animals sometimes than our fellow humans beings. Very messed up world.
@MossyEarth Жыл бұрын
Don't worry, that power line was fixed! As you mentioned though it's far from the only hazard on their migration, but GPS tagging allows for the discovery and fixing of similar hotspots. Glue trapping is also unfortunately far from just an African problem, for example France only banned it in 2021 after an EU ruling - Tom
@octosquatch. Жыл бұрын
Glue traps for birds? What the .... That's just awful.
@rhobot75 Жыл бұрын
@@MossyEarth Gosh, thank you for your comment to let us know, both the wonderful and the sad.
@janakahk1771 Жыл бұрын
@@MossyEarth Thanks it's Great & relieving to hear but as you said how many more hazards are awaiting them like habitat loss & new trend of unpredictable climate.
@miukani Жыл бұрын
lesser kestrel? who named them 'lesser kestrel'? show some respect! they are awesome!
@Lone-Lee Жыл бұрын
How about His Majesty Kestrel?
@MossyEarth Жыл бұрын
The scientific name is Falco naumanni and is actually in honour of the German naturalist, engraver, and publisher Johann Friedrich Naumann
@MossyEarth Жыл бұрын
And the other European species gets the honour of being called a Common Kestrel, personally I think they all deserve some better names... Names like Mossy or Lumi! - Tom
@emilyarchibald1900 Жыл бұрын
I thought they were saying "Lester Kestrel" at first, so I'll just go with it :)
@SeanBZA Жыл бұрын
@@MossyEarth Well they do come for summer down by me in South Africa, perhaps i might actually see one of them here. They will have plenty of food to eat, as attested by the large number of other raptors living near me, making the local pigeon population fit and wary.
@w.patpeters4643 Жыл бұрын
I use to fly a few Kestrels back in the 60s. They were everywhere back then. I've only seen one in the last 5 or so years. Very sad.
@OCMOOO Жыл бұрын
"Scientist we're amazed to discover the falcon was in fact a bird"
@delphine2883 Жыл бұрын
mossy is a free spirit
@teresahasopinions2329 Жыл бұрын
Kestrels have been my favorite birds to watch for years. I have always found them to be fascinating hunters. And so secretive, at the end of the day as the sun goes down, regarding the location of their nest or roosting spot. Super smart and beautuful.
@zulfuF Жыл бұрын
As mentioned in some other comments long distance dispersal of juvenile raptors especially falcons is somewhat known by now. For example, in the past couple years we received GPS tagged Lanner Falcons, Barbaries, and even Bonelli's Eagle from Israel in the Caucasus region. Certainly these species recorded in the Caucasus but i am sure not much attention given about their origin beforehand, but thanks to GPS tagging know we see interesting pattern (some juveniles directly fly north after dispersal, so my guess would be genes play important note in navigation and looking for suitable habitat)
@wk423 Жыл бұрын
This birds came to India all the way from S.Africa, they came to Nagaland, Wokha (India) at River Doyang they stay here for atleast a month.. Some years ago the locals started to hunt this birds but the Govt. Of Nagaland banned from hunting.. Now the state had already introduced the Falcon Festival every year, also now heavy fines were made to those hunters whoever hunt this birds.
@jumpyjasmine3735 Жыл бұрын
I was literally watching the video about the snails and this popped up xD
@MossyEarth Жыл бұрын
Snails to Kestrels, I've definitely gone down stranger rabbit holes on KZfaq! - Tom
@jamullin97 Жыл бұрын
It will be interesting to see what kind of diet Mossy develops as a result of the different biome exploration.
@MossyEarth Жыл бұрын
Indeed
@gayleralan Жыл бұрын
I live in an Alpine region southern Austria close to the Italian and Slovenian boarders and I've seen Lesser Kestrels here
@MossyEarth Жыл бұрын
very interesting! They are known to pass by but not stay and hunt. Would you see the same individual often? - Cheers, Duarte
@gayleralan Жыл бұрын
@@MossyEarth I can't say 100% but it does always seem to bee in the same area...if it is the same one
@SlowMoebius Жыл бұрын
I'm surprised that your species of Kestrel seem to avoid large cities! Here in Western Canada, they're a regular fixture of suburban life, roosting on houses and focusing on house sparrows and flying insects as prey.
@richlewis1879 Жыл бұрын
I saw one in the cemetery in Massachusetts once sitting on a gravestone. It was amazing. Maybe it was a different type of kestrel but no doubt it was
@nanwuamitofo Жыл бұрын
Better voice-over than before. Thanks.
@dantio3195 Жыл бұрын
so interesting, I just hope the taggers dont mess with the beautiful animals :)
@MossyEarth Жыл бұрын
Shouldn't be any problems! The birds are the priority to the tagging team, so the process of attaching the tags is made as swift and low-stress as possible and the tags are designed to be non-intrusive to the Kestrel's lives! - Tom
@masterglitch0 Жыл бұрын
We are wheat farmers and every time we harvest we always have kestrels, hawks, and ravens constantly following us around looking for mice
@gowthamval Жыл бұрын
Hei how about reintroduced cheetahs in india. Could help if there's any carnivorous reintroduction and it's pros and cons?
@brown-brettstgermain9166 Жыл бұрын
Do the backpacks expand as the bird grows strong and big, or do they feel constrained?
@williammcduff6531 Жыл бұрын
Great video and initiative well done!
@MossyEarth Жыл бұрын
Thank you William, I'm glad you enjoyed it! - Tom
@Lone-Lee Жыл бұрын
Do anyone know Mr. And Mrs. Kes from REF's channel?
@TheBobador Жыл бұрын
Another fantastic video and project! Thank you, Matt and DEMA for the thorough explanation! 🙌
@MossyEarth Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@liamduff88 Жыл бұрын
wonderful work
@MossyEarth Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@cadthunkin Жыл бұрын
Other birds are like "So, what'd you do this time Mossy? The law finally caught up with you and your accomplice."
@Jonas-uh7bb Жыл бұрын
Interesting: i live in the south of germany… and in the last two years, ive seen many more of these again:) however ive also seen them the previous years but not as many
@Jonas-uh7bb Жыл бұрын
Ive also seen them in the black forest, which is near my home :)
@MossyEarth Жыл бұрын
It must be wonderful to see them in the black forest.
@Jonas-uh7bb Жыл бұрын
@@MossyEarth yes tbh its natural For me. I used to see them in my grandmas garden all the time finally they are back big time :)
@PaulCoxC Жыл бұрын
Really interesting, I'm curious what pattern emerges after more of them get tagged
@MossyEarth Жыл бұрын
Yes, fingers crossed we can tag more next year.
@loneforest6541 Жыл бұрын
Unlike other hunting bird they are so cute looking...nice project
@CricketsBay Жыл бұрын
Yes, definitely, compared to Peregrine Falcon chicks which look like gremlins when their feathers start to come in. I wouldn't say Peregrines are cute once they've fully switched from baby fluff to feathered either.
@Piemasteratron Жыл бұрын
Really interesting. But with only two data points, we'll need to tag more birds. Maybe this kind of thing happens a lot, but since juvenile birds aren't tagged we just don't know
@Username131wq Жыл бұрын
This is incredible… come and Explore Nagaland too… Amur Falcon migrate from Siberia and South Africa covering 2500-3000 miles to Nagaland from November to January
@mranonymous8787 Жыл бұрын
In Northeast India.. the Falcon bird migrate during October and November.. in one of the place they also celebrate Falcon Festival to welcome and honour the Falcon bird.
@sapphireemerald6882 Жыл бұрын
What an exotic bird.💚❤ i have spotted lots of them in my neighbourhood in this July & August.
@HladniSjeverniVjetar Жыл бұрын
Amazing little bird.
@MossyEarth Жыл бұрын
Yeah, very special
@sebastianbache8862 Жыл бұрын
A juvenile flying a thousand km to a place he could not know before is quite astonishing. Says something about their senses and innate knowledge we have much to learn about.
@Traxxya Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your work
@emiliosalsi3165 Жыл бұрын
Here in the northern Appennine in Italy is very very common at the top of the mountains (1500-2000 meters) where there is grassland. The wind is more or less stable on the top and they use it to hunt confortably with the tipical "Spirito Santo" position. Bye
@siangchailam644 Жыл бұрын
I admire your work friends...
@RussTillling Жыл бұрын
Always well written and produced. Thank you!
@wildhareonthegulfofmexico3539 Жыл бұрын
One would think a more slim and aerodynamic GPS transmitter could be developed in 2022. Super cool to see though, great vid.
@DuartedeZ Жыл бұрын
Well done Matt and the team! I think it's induced by climate change but the idea they simply do this when they are younger is also compelling. Will be following the four kestrels in the upcoming months. Very curious to see!
@MossyEarth Жыл бұрын
The heatwave could very well have something to do with Mossy's behaviour, but it's anyone's guess. I wonder what they'll do next! - Tom
@talisikid1618 Жыл бұрын
Climate change? No. What you really mean is just normal variations.
@Soken50 Жыл бұрын
@@talisikid1618 There is nothing normal about a 1°C increase in average temperature over 200 odd years.
@earlysda Жыл бұрын
Climate Change? Are you serious? These kestrels aren't doing anything different because of some fake religion like Climate Change.
@kryts27 Жыл бұрын
Extraordinary powers of flight navigation by Mossy. It is well known or suspected that birds can "see" plane polarised light from the sun, and can sense Earth's magnetic field better than humans can. I assume that mountains provide better hunting grounds for raptors because more bare rock around mountain sides and cliff terrains provide more updraughts and thermals. Better for soaring and hunting and more effortless flying; gain height in a mountain thermal and gradually glide back to the plain. Covers lots of ground (and prey availability) and can gain height again by returning to the thermal.
@t3cht098 Жыл бұрын
i live in the pyrenees and i knew i already seen these bird but when u said they doesn't like montainous terrain i was like : is that a other similar type of bird that i thinking of ? but finnaly no, these bird are here
@kcuzz4091 Жыл бұрын
The Lesser Kestrel is an absolutely beautiful raptor.
@laughinglighting4343 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video!
@MossyEarth Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@dimasnarendrarafifpurwanto Жыл бұрын
Mossy was the risk taker just like Mosssy Earth
@ewanz.gregory9175 Жыл бұрын
I think that since the mountains are obviously high, Mossy could have headed to the Pyrenees possibly to have a better sense of his surroundings prior to taking off migrating to Africa. And it could also be that since Mossy is a juvenile, he doesn't know how to search for Earth's Magnetic field which all birds use to travel, both for migration and locally. So maybe Mossy headed to the mountains to sense the magnetic field better since he would be flying at an especially high altitude, it would be like choosing which "road" to take before making his decision as to where he wants or rather, should go.
@mnossy11 Жыл бұрын
That’s an interesting thought. And makes me wonder if the gps tracker itself influenced or confused the bird because the signal being constantly sent out could interfere with their innate sensing of the electromagnetic fields.
@DVGlasgow Жыл бұрын
Years ago I watched a gang of 10 or so lesser kestrels in extensive and dense laurisilva forest on La Gomera. Definitely not the eco system they typically prefer. They seemed quite happy playing around together, so I assumed there was plenty of prey about, and they weren't working hard to survive. Also surprising to see them over several days in the same area. It was northern hemisphere winter, so maybe they had intended to migrate to Africa, but no-one told them they were still in Spain!
@pauldavies6603 Жыл бұрын
Great video!
@MossyEarth Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Paul! - Tom
@mauricerasmussen2865 Жыл бұрын
Reminds me of one of my favorite raptors here in central California (EEUU), the American Kestrel.
@bonefetcherbrimley7740 Жыл бұрын
They're cuties. Like sky chickens.
@MossyEarth Жыл бұрын
I think they're definitely one of the cutest birds of prey out there! - Tom
@bonefetcherbrimley7740 Жыл бұрын
@@MossyEarth Agreed. Hope you're having a good day by the way.
@daveman5860 Жыл бұрын
For years and years I would see these birds of prey of all types where I live here and out in the country. Nowadays I'll be lucky to see even a red-tailed hawk. The other day I saw a marsh hawk for the first time in years. What the hell's happening!!! 😞
@David-wv3nc Жыл бұрын
Man I want a job like this! I finish my degree in computer science and all I wanna do is work with nature. any suggestions?
@MossyEarth Жыл бұрын
Have a look into internships and volunteering opportunities available in your local area.
@CheikoSairin Жыл бұрын
An amazing project and a great video. Thanks. Greeting from Singapore.
@themoonbubble Жыл бұрын
He was visiting every wise animal of legend trying to get that thing off his back
@earbjr4715 Жыл бұрын
Mossy is a adventurous.
@stephenpebody5453 Жыл бұрын
I am grateful that conservation in the assistance of species is ongoing and developing. I have a concern with strapping on these cam6for a considerable time eg 3years is along time . The reason for this is the possibility of parasites being able to function in areas by strapping that the birds/ others find it harder to clean themselves. Perhaps a much shorter length of time and more birds ect used instead
@jefflong8449 Жыл бұрын
Kestrels love to nest in Wood Duck boxes in open areas😀😀😀