Hi guys, there's been a lot of comments about climbing gear on this one so we thought we'd answer all in one comment! As some of you may know, we have a full set of both climbing and arborist rope kit back at the centre but, when we were called to this rescue, we were told that the branch was easily within reach of a ladder and did not bring it with us. With time being a major factor in how badly the animal is hurt in cases like this, we decided that the time needed to collect the kit was too much of a risk. Lawrie is a very experienced climbing instructor and knows what he can do safely. Don't worry. We now have a small rope set in the car for such a scenario next time :)

"If you're seeing this I didn't die." Mmm, it's depends how shameless Simon is for self promotion.... 😂😂😂

Lawrie is such a sweetheart.. He is the one risking a very bad fall, and all he cares about is if he hits someone with a stick :)

"Just drop him Lawrie and I'll catch it" Bird: *CONCERNED SQUEAKING*

2:10 Lawrie is looking and talking so leisurely, but my heart is pounding so hard. LOL

Lawrie is a gem.

Lawrie is so unbelievably charming even in these stressful situations, and he seems so genuine about it. What a lucky find he was for this team!

Well done Lawrie that was very brave of you and thank you for saving his life.

What a wonderful man going up that tree and risking his life for that bird. Very brave indeed. Not everyone would be able to do that with such confidence.

Lawrie, my nerves are shot watching you on that high branch! Fantastic job! The way you just casually sat up there inspecting that bird's injury, removing fishing line and giving commentary as if you were safely on the ground!

4:13 rofl I love how the Jay appears to have understood the proposition of getting dropped down in a bag and decided to voice their objection =D

4:39 that lil bird squawk when he falls omggg 😭

4.21: "DON'T LISTEN TO HIM!!" and a few frames later... "PLEASE don't drop me!!!" 4.27: "Don't do it - I beg you" - Poor jay; They picked the best time to start squawking again!

"You might get him biting my hand if you're lucky" Lawrie gets more like Simon everyday, and I am so here for it :D

Lawry, my heart is in my mouth watching you up there ...

I think the people who down voted this video are fishermen who have had their line caught up in a tree before. Kudos to all involved in rescuing this lovely bird 👍

Good Lord, fishing line up a tree. My dad always made sure we brought any “spaghetti bowls” back for correct disposal in the trash, on land.

Thank you so much Lawrie for risking your life to save that innocent bird! The world needs far more people like you!!!

Oh, I remember this noise ... these birds can be *very* loud. A few months ago I woke up early because a Jay was crying extremley loud outside. He got somehow trapped with one wing in our garden bench, while he was attacked by another bird (didn't see that one, probably a pidgeon or a magpie?). One side of his face was a little bit injured from the attack, but after I held him for a while, trying to calm him down (which actually worked somehow) he flew away - kinda hobbling in the air - and rested in a tree for while. I hope he's fine now. :)

2:10 Lawrie just sitting there and talking, hilarious lad! Thank you for resucing the poor sweet bird

"Bloomin Hooman put me in a thing so I couldn't fly, then dropped me!"

Lawrie really went out on a limb in this episode!

Fishing is not only harmful for fishes, but also for birds, mammals and the environment !

Really really nicely done. Very lucky that the jay was fit for release. A real testament to Lawrie's no nonsense bravery and the kindness and vigilance of the ladies. Nice job!

Lawrie is quickly becoming the Jim Fowler of Wildlife Aid...fantastic job young man...you bring an outstanding "can do," positive attitude to your job...something you definitely learned from Simon . It's a joy to watch the both of you. Thank you...

Just a little tip from my own experience at a wildlife rescue centres. With Jays (and magpies and jackdaws) if they are snipping at your fingers while examining them, put a small stick in their beak. They will usually hold on and bite the stick for a bit in stead of biting your fingers. Also helps them calm down a bit.

Lawrie is an absolute treasure!

That looked very dangerous out on that branch

"I am going to drop it dont you miss" *bird starts screaming again like it understood that

Lawrie said "Sorry!" enough times to make a Canadian heart proud! 🤣

that jay was lucky to get help ♥

Climbing down is much more difficult. Thankyou for the rescue.

Sure, I watched Laurie with my heart in my throat. But what a great catch Simon did! And let us not forget the brave ladies holding the ladder with great skill and dedication. Great job, everybody!

Lawrie you're a bloody hero!

That poor little jay was ready to beat you to a pulp, Lawrie. You're lucky you didn't catch it on a good day or you'd get the ol' one-two by the sound of it! :D

Thanks Wildlife Aid teams 👍 I don't know anyone personally willing to do that for a job.

I've seen Lawrie get in a ton of nasty predicaments but this may be the first time I've seen him perform a Cirque du Soleil balancing beam act on his bum in such a brittle tree. Still, you guys are troopers. You'd never stop trying to help and I love that.!♥️♥️♥️

Good job Lawrie! He's such a pro, even kept narrating for a video throughout it in the most hilarious dead pan british way possible. Takes nerves of steel that. Glad he didn't go splat against the pavement, he's a gem. Can we also appreciate how that Jay totally showed off by flying through the rungs of the latter.XD

Lawrie is such a cutie pie, making all those jokes while on that suspect branch and the bird screaming in his face.

Wow. Bless him

Those ladies were awfully nice. Credit to them for leading the way and keeping Lawrie safe.

Respect for helping the poor Jay out. You are risking your life if that branch had snapped. Fishing line is such a menace to other wildlife. Years ago it used to be lead weights, but nowadays fishermen are supposed to use non toxic weights... 😊👍👍

My little parrots don't usually react to things I am watching, but they did NOT like that jay screaming, even tho it is a totally different bird from a totally different country they still understood it's distress calls

Lawrie's a fking rockstar 🤩😮 and this was quite a funny rescue 🤭❤ I'm dying over the birds captions 🤣

My heart was in my mouth watching this!! I'm SOOOOOO glad the jay got rescued, though!!

Thank you for saving the bird ! 🙏🙏🙏🌺🌺🌺👨

2:27 "Nice throw!" See, the duckling throwing has paid off.

Poor little thing. He was so scared. Thank you, Lawrie.

Brave person climbing up to save the poor terrified bird. Well done.

Such undying gratitude

Wow. All I can say is that Lawrie is a true daredevil hanging onto that tree limb. Good job, Lawrie.

Admirable the courage of Lawrie 🏆I wish you a prosperous life because people like you are worth gold 🏅 thanks for all you do for animals ❤🙏🍀

Well done those who called WAF, terrific team work Simon and Laurie... Re those who go fishing and leave such a lethal legacy ..all I can say is no way can I type my thoughts..Who ever has made complaints about climbing gear please ..save such for the fishing freaks who seem to enjoy making a great mess ...which no human could ignore . 👍👍👍👍👍 Well done Simon & Laurie

He is a very experienced climbing instructor! 🤔 Makes sense after you watch the video but not before! 😱

Very well done!!! I take you have no fear of heights, as I just watching you was getting weak in the knees. Beautiful bird ... dam plastics, it’s everywhere. Thank you!!

Nice job, and what a beautiful Corvid, albeit a rather unappreciative one! By the way, the better-run angling societies require that members report the location of line breakages and fishing line entanglements/snags to the society, so that the line and tackle can be retrieved and disposed of in a safe way (the best way of disposing of nylon fishing line is to cut it up into ~1 inch lengths using a pair of scissors. That way, it no longer represents a strangulation or ensnarement risk to wildlife and pets).

Sweet young man God bless you All 👏🌷🌷🌷❤❤❤❤

I was very worried about the stability of that branch

I was so scared that branch was going to break. Thank you so much for saving all these little ones, I wish there were more people like you out there! Lawrie has such a optimistic and brave attitude all the time. Great work!!

While Lawrie was up in that tree...all I could think was "Nope, nope, nope!" Very vocal bird.

The jay screaming in protest when being dropped was suggested was so funny

Wow, talk about dedication and heroism!

Wonderful rescue Laurie…you are brave to climb that crazy tree.

I know these birds, there is one who likes to yell occasionally at my window every Tuesday. Wasn't here last Tuesday so I am scared but also thankful. edit: An I am trying to fix my grammar XD

What a pretty bird, with it's pinkish mohawk! I don't think I've seen one before. I love its indignant squawking.

Thanks for help-from Germany.

Seriously? I am not that afraid of hights, but watching brave Lawrie climbing those branches without any securing gave me a chill :D great job!

Brave man. Good job. Thank you

Lawrie is a class act

That put a smile on my face too.

My morning smile. Thanks

well done all but so dangerous, my heart was in my mouth watching. ❤️

Hats off to you guys. You are doing an amazing job. I admire your efforts and salute you every time I watch something like this. 👏👏❤️

Oh Lawrie that was a scary rescue seeing you so far from the ladder on that branch. But great rescue as always! Glad you made it safely back down on the ground 😊

Fabulous rescue Lawrie you are a brave man to climb so high! but what a beautiful Jay, bet he/she was pleased you came to the rescue it would have been a terrible way to die left dangling like the hanged man. x

I didn't realise how far down the branch he went. I could never do that! Mind, I'm more Simon's age. lol Well done. Love Jay's. Get a few visiting my garden every now and then. Very shy birds, but loud [lol] birds.

how was lawrie so calm?!?! i was more scared watching than he was up there. good job tho!

Saving the bird is the first task, but the tree that vine grown you climb is look very magical.🕸️

Lawrie is so brave.

Hi guys. Just found you a couple of weeks ago . And like every one else enjoining every minute. And going back to watch al your videos . Thanks greetings from trucker AL RETIRED . CANADA .

Lawrie, you are my hero

P.S. thank you for saving the birdie.....

Me gusta que Wildlife Aid dedique el mismo cuidado a los pequeños animales o a los mamíferos mayores, sean un arrendajo, una paloma, un zorro o un tejón. Incluso a una rata.

Lawrie is pretty brave to get up there like that

Thanks for the comment, enlightening us against our worries that Lawrie was going to kill himself n Simon would film it, while making a dash to save the bird! :-D Simon, what can we say? Just brilliant camera work - huh, where'd it go? Stay safe, heroes.

What would we do without you ❤

top work. jays are very pretty, with their blue side feathers.

Cool rescue, and I’m glad Lawrie got off the tree unharmed. Phew 😅

Well done. Please always keep safe.

Very brave Lawrie!

Excellent rescue and a favourable result

Well done Lawrie & ladies, I cannot do heights.

Simon and Laurie, The A team💪👍❤️

Simon / Lawrie, I love when you kind of make these humorous. I particularly was amused at the previously screaming bird going instantly silent upon being dropped and letting out a huge Squawwwkkkk upon being caught. I found that funny. I was very happy you two were able to let him go. Simon may have missed the release, but he did catch the bird! :)

Such an amazing job! It's nice to see that Lawrie didn't die and that he didn't have an embarrassing short fall from halfway down the ladder!

I would've thought he could've lowered the bag down safely with the um... fishing line.

Awesome job! Lawrie’s picking up some Simonisms lol 😂

Good work everyone!

Well done guys.

Be cautious Lawrie.