25 (Failed) Hawk Attacks at my Bird Feeding Station - Compilation Video

Over the past year, I have been saving recordings of hawk attacks. This is a compilation video of the best hunts that ultimately end in failure. THERE ARE NO BIRDS OR SQUIRRELS INJURED!
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I have had the live cameras in my backyard since September 2018, and the hawks have NEVER caught a squirrel on camera.
The species of hawks seen are mostly Red-shouldered hawks, along with a few Sharp-shinned and Cooper's hawks.
These birds of prey beautiful to see when they make an appearance.
My favorite clip is #25 when the squirrel fights back. :)

[@jobassett7395]

#6 - I love how fearless the squirrel is. He is going to get his meal regardless of what the hawk wants.

[@rodneystanger1651]

That is one ballsy squirrel.

[@MAGAMAN]

Last fearless squirrel I saw thought traffic would stop for him to run across the street. He was wrong.

[@Severon1965]

Brave i say

[@azumpire]

That squirrel is absolutely incredible, and extremely persistent. Wow!!!

[@ryanmrasmussen]

Wood Chuck Norris be so proud? I think so.

[@JLS2169]

#6 is the clear winner for the best squirrel. And #11 is the winner for the way the hawk interacts with the camera. Thanks for posting this! It was very easy to watch the whole video at once. Keep up the good work.

[@thumper1020]

#6 just moons the hawks 😂

[@dfayram]

What amazing footage. I almost feel sorry for the hawks! The squirrels are such teasers. And the closeup of the hawk blew me away - checking itself out in the camera reflection!

[@erikaelizabeth5964]

Screw the hawks! Hope they starve, the murdering bastards.

[@Kimera_Alternate_Realities]

"This is a feeding station and I'm here to eat, how is that a problem?" -The Hawk.

[@MalleusDei275]

It's not.... The squirrel.

[@rosarioakino1516]

@@MalleusDei275 seems like some acts are made of paid artists........ in an arranged scenario

[@monikaostrogorska3225]

Love all those chickadee warning calls in #1, you know danger is around when they're going nuts like that

[@janc8199]

In my yard it's the Blue Jay's that sound the alarm.

[@LoudounValleyRaptorCenter]

Looks like young red shouldered hawks, oh and Cooper's on many of these.. "Stay away from those squirrels you guys! They can give you a nasty bite" You certainly see with the juvenile hawks that inexperience. Great videos

[@hudecjohn2110]

Really appreciate the disclaimer about no animals being harmed. Otherwise I would love missed out on this incredible footage. My area is saturated with Peregrine Falcons and I wonder if the outcome may have been different. I've seen them sit in trees for hours but only recorded one dive.

[@labalia30]

Peregrine falcons (almost?) never attack birds on the floor, it would be too dangerous for them as their dive is so fast. Hawks like these Cooper's hawks are much more used/able to catch birds and mammals on the floor, in trees, and are able to maneuver the obstacles. Moreover, here we have mostly young hawks, it seems, which are less able when it comes to catch their preys. That's perhaps why they come to feeders where it seems to be "easier" to catch something than in a normal garden or forest.

[@doglegmedia]

Amazing compilation! My favourite has to be when the hawk walks up to the group of crows. Literally walks into frame and the crows are like, 'oh hi'. Thanks for posting!

[@Wonkabar007]

#6 Special Forces Squirrel

[@robbieprokop1745]

While not cooperative, Accipiters and red-shouldered hawks seem pretty clueless. Totally anthropomorhizing, but get a clue. Agreed, those squirrels are way chill. It's almost like the hawks are just 'half-heartedly' trying. 25, that accipiter is the most 'intent' (and agile) of the other 24...

[@HinduBoy]

@@robbieprokop1745 could be young birds? Going for entertaining area or practice. Could be these are some healthy critters getting that balance diet (vegan ninja-ing) 🐦🦅🕊🐢

[@HinduBoy]

@@robbieprokop1745 also thx for the names. Wanted to learn these. Like the movements of the Accipiters. Wanna see some in RL 🙏

[@robbieprokop1745]

@@HinduBoy agreed - the Coops at least are hatch-year birds based on the coloration of there ceres and legs/feet. I'm less certain re the red-shouldered, but a MD Raptor Conserv post further down corroborates that. Seeing them in RL is amazing.

[@TrueSpiritualAwakening]

Not a dam given that day

[@RockstarBruski]

All good clips and I liked #11 the best because of the close up of the hawk. It looked like the hawk was checking his profile in the camera lens! 😄

[@BirdWatchingHQ]

Yeah, that was a strange event, I'm still not sure what the hawk was trying to do!

[@PatagonianDuck]

hi dad

[@goldenscar3933]

me too isnt it pretty

[@currentbatches6205]

Birds will peck at their image in mirrors; he probably saw his reflection.

[@bobbydaniels1980]

He noticed he was going to be on KZbin.

[@sashalute935]

This was so entertaining, I love seeing the squirrels win.

[@Guelo6891]

These hawks are young and inexperienced. They don’t dive in a skilled and committed fashion.

[@seanmaloney2806]

I wo

[@falcoperegrinus82]

Yeah those red-shoulders look fresh out of the nest.

[@owenpierson5881]

Yes they are still practicing

[@60viking]

That's for sure.

[@owenpierson5881]

Some great shots here tho

[@eekus1494]

Squirrel #6 should be a Squirrel Action Movie Star. He was totally unfazed even when a second hawk appeared.

[@suzianthony4928]

Tom Sqruise haha

[@abomination2theLord]

I have a bird and squirrel feeding area outside of my kitchen window. I love watching the birds as I cook our family meals. A hawk landed with a Pigeon he caught. He saw me looking at him and just keep staring at me until I moved, then he took off with his meal. Love 4Truth!

[@nickoconnor1094]

Im glad you put it out there that no animals were successfully attacked.....that saved me 10 mins of my life

[@georgegolden5041]

The hawk was like, "I thought this was supposed to be a bird feeder, I haven't eaten yet."

[@bryandirks5864]

This is one of the best bird watching videos I have ever seen! Thanks for sharing. I watched the one about "behind the scenes" as well, and you have a very nice set up with your back yard and property. All the best to you and yours!

[@BirdWatchingHQ]

Cool, thanks!

[@ellobo1326]

Cool video. If a mature red tail showed up, those squirrels would be singing a different tune !

[@jaimerodriguez1332]

My favorite!

[@darkangel7820]

That's what I was thinking. I have a bonded pair of Red Tails that have been around here for years. The Female sits on my building behind the house that's just in the start of the field every day. She always gets what she goes after. I can watch them for hours. I can't see the male as clear as he sits up towards my trailer, out of seeing distance. It's a funny thing. One day I will see 2 or 3 rabbits playing in the back yard. The next day I will look out and there sits that big Female lol I don't see rabbits anymore after that. I could never imagine what happens to them 😁

[@rjw8625]

@@darkangel7820 tasty.

[@kathymcgrath1718]

I'm completely amazed at all the squirrels and how they all get away from those hawks! It's so amazing to have watched all of the different little videos. Thank you for sharing these with me!!

[@shepardalbertson]

#24 might be my favorite due to the way the crow calmly looks up at the hawk approaching, then hops to the side to avoid the attack as if he wasn't the least bit afraid, letting the hawk fly by thwarted once again.

[@Chrispy_thee_Critter]

Thanks, Scott! New subscriber here! Just found your channel and love it. Since I live in CO, we don’t have cardinals and it’s so cool seeing them at your feeders. 👍🏻❤️ Favorites for this video were: #6 - The Super Sassy Squirrel. You can just picture her saying “Mmmmmm-hmmmm. Just let me get back to my peanuts.” #11 - When the hawk looks at the camera, for some reason his square head reminded me of Rick Moranis as Dark Helmet in Spaceballs where he says to the camera, “Everybody got that?!” 😡⬅️ 😂🤣🤓 Thanks again for sharing your part of the world with us! Christine in sunny CO

[@karencallahan6176]

I love it when the squirrels decide to give the hawks some of their own medicine and run after the hawk. How funny!

[@debracaron4375]

Thanks for sharing love watching birds ,never saw a black squirrel either 🐿🐿🐿

[@pegflanagan6996]

I had bird/squirrel feeders at Cape Cod. One day some pigeons were eating under the feeders, a young red tail hawk swooped in and grabbed a pigeon!! All of a sudden a squirrel came running in and charges the hawk making him loose the the pigeon. The squirrel rescued the pigeon!!! It was awesome! Thought it would make a great children's story book.

[@johnsanders9373]

They're teenagers guys. These are young hawks and they just haven't figured it out yet. As a falconer, I'm feeling sorry for the hawks. If they don't break the code, they're not going to make it. 70% of wild raptors die in their first winter. 90% will be dead by their 3rd. If these young ones can figure it out, though... The squirrels will need to watch their backsides. I raise pigeons. I allow the to free fly during the day. I watched one young Cooper's Hawk trying to make it's way in life and that summer my pigeon population went from over 40 to 14. That's the price you pay for letting pigeons be pigeons and appreciating that the hawk needs to eat too. That hawk survived it's first winter btw, because it became a successful hunter at the expense of my flock. I hold no grudges.

[@markusdowney5457]

48 PPL LIKE THIS GUY LETTING PIGEONS DIE? LOL

[@piercedfreak27]

ya i could tell most were young birds. I'm pretty rusty with my raptor species but the one that went strait to the camera was either a different species or more mature. would be nice to know the timeline to know if when the hawks were getting better at hunting were they the same birds learning or new birds. also curious if they were hatch mates

[@taylorterry4998]

Sounds like your just feeding pigeons to hawks

[@rjw8625]

@@markusdowney5457 85. And correct.

[@annereynolds66]

I wouldn’t think hunting pigeons really gives the hawks skill since pigeons are slow

[@TheBrown101]

#3 made me LoL and #6 is Absolutely Brilliant 😂😂

[@kindredspiritzz66]

I watched a bunch of young Coopers hawks learning how to hunt on squirrels in my back yard this past spring. It was cute how clumsy they were trying to figure out how they were supposed to catch these things. The squirrels started toying with them after awhile too

[@johnjapuntich3306]

Yes, most of the attacks on this video are from juvenile Cooper's hawks, probably one or two individuals. Although there was at least one red shouldered hawk as well.

[@matsfreedom]

The squirrels are quit aware of the clumsy young hawks, and seem to tease them. Not so with the adult hawks. It's interesting how they can tell so quickly which hawks are a real threat.

[@yani2499]

physical appearances obviously show the difference between offspring and adults lol...any animal can tell the difference.

[@Jayson8888]

​@@yani2499Not true.

[@robcop3986]

LoL, the last one ( 25 ) attacked the hawk 😂

[@HeavensDeclarePs19]

I’ve never seen a black squirrel before. Very cool.

[@almostontimehero5415]

I see them more and more. Gangs of roaming deers and turkies too. Seems nature is adapting to humans. It was only 100 years ago we would have hunted them on the spot for easy meals.

[@ulayee9927]

Ha.... Where do you live? In Toronto Canada most of them are black. There is bunch of brown ones too. But I grew up in Europe and the only variety I knew there were the red ones.

[@Alan-gi2ku]

Why do we always make it about race?😂

[@ulayee9927]

@@Alan-gi2ku no one does. They are all extremely cute. Cheers!

[@michaeldeierhoi4096]

@@Alan-gi2ku lol

[@pdelmercado]

The hawks are beautiful, and it so cute when they look directly into the camera. They know something’s up.

[@kitcarson1388]

I loved the Keystone Cops scene where the hawk was chasing the squirrel on the ground around the trees.

[@JR-lo2ei]

#6 the squirrel lures the hawk into attacking, which leaves it an opening to run into the trees. Squirrel's have wide vision, so it could mostly still see both hawks. That's a smart squirrel.

[@noyahbusiness6666]

19 has to be the best one. Those squirrels know they can run circles around the hawks

[@lynderherberts2828]

When all the squirrels know you're just kids learning how to hunt...........

[@youknodavibes2903]

Bro in the 3rd one when the squirrel was under the box smh.....a hawks vision is truly amazing

[@maynelson7439]

What fantastic footage, I am totally mesmerised, I love it👍

[@SueLiz1969]

They are obviously not there to eat the seeds, just the poor critters that ARE eating the seeds. So glad they failed! Thank you for showing this. 🙏🏻

[@hayseaglets9966]

#6 was great, not even two hawks coul keep him from his meal

[@Change4Good333]

Excellent takes. The hawks are beautiful and very intelligent. Thank you for not showing any 'murder' scenes🥰

[@Accentor100]

Poor hawks don't get to eat. I like how in #6 the squirrel is treating the hawks as little more than a minor nuisance LOL

[@wendyrobelo9451]

Yes! #6, that squirrel has a backbone made of steel! Watch 18-19-20, then super squirrel on 25!!! Thank you for your efforts, I'm addicted!

[@michaldevetsedm1882]

The squirrel simply rules, knowing perfectly both her own potential and the potential of the predator. She knows once on the ground, the hawk is not really dangerous any more. What an equilibrium face to face to a mortal enemy! She even ventured 2 counter-attacks on the hawk! And one point for the hawk for not giving up..

[@jeffffro7674]

Don't think I've ever seen a black squirrel! Cool! Thanks for posting this, it was extremely fun to watch!

[@Miketheman926]

Black Squirrel lives matter

[@miks564]

Actually, it’s funny to watch them counterattack a couple of times. Never thought a squirrel could actually threat a hawk. This video proves they can.

[@aek.53]

These are not adult hawks

[@dvdny]

@Ricky Robyn I have squirrels that can climb a 1/2" powder-coated pole. That means their claws are sharp enough to dig into powder-coat finishes. They've been trying for months, but once they figured it out, they would climb up there at will. Had to get a baffle. Fixed.

[@dvdny]

@Ricky Robyn Yep. It's the stupider cats that think they can do anything about squirrels. Smarter cats know it's futile, and squirrels know this. They toy with gullible cats that think they can ever catch them. My smarter cats used to just ignore squirrels when outside, and they got the same response in return - they don't compete for food, after all.

[@DrRiddlez2015]

@@dvdny 😅🤣 there's like a Hundred videos here on you tube of cats annihilating squirrels.

[@Reality_TV]

#6 is HILARIOUS! That reminds me of myself trying to protect the bird food from the squirrels and them sitting in the trees nearby waiting for me to go back inside! LMAO! They just don't care!

[@maggsbufton1969]

These are young hawks, obviously they have a nest nearby ...they’re practicing....but it’s mama hawk that they need to be worried about.. They’re probably wishing they weren’t carnivores and just join in on the feast of nuts and seeds... They sure are beautiful.... The closeup footage is amazing.

[@lightgiver7311]

In all the times I've watched Hawks I've never seen one go after a squirrel. Amazing I like #11 where he is staring at his reflection in the camera #13, Wow -A Northern Harrier and a Shark Skinned Hawk

[@goldenscar3933]

no afence but its red shuolderd hawk we have those in our backyard

[@mckenziew9664]

Stephen Core offense*

[@mckenziew9664]

Stephen Core shouldered *

[@geraldinerice5371]

It's easy for us just to to go to the store, these hawks have to hunt everyday for something to eat. I admire them .

[@lynderherberts2828]

I love the close-up of the hawks face.

[@hanstun1]

We see this a lot from our balcony. Hawks hunting pigeons in central Toronto. As beautiful as the hawks are, you do get a new appreciation for the limping, flea ridden city pigeon when you see them from the 20th floor. The aerial acrobatics they can perform when pursued by a hawk are nothing short of stunning. It is so dramatic sometimes that you are expecting a David Attenborough commentary to start up in the background. :)

[@debramaione6585]

What a awesome video love watching it I love how the squirrel is playing peekaboo with the hawk and how the birds all take off when the hawk comes 🥰

[@jawadad802]

the hawks really should try the nutts and corn, they might like it...

[@lauralishes1]

I was thinking that

[@carmaela2689]

The squirrel feeding when there were two hawks eye to eye with him has some big squirrel nuts!

[@thenanavegan]

Oh my heart almost stopped on #18 😂 I thought for sure he was a goner. Great clips ty 🦋💕

[@mangalvnam2010]

3:41: one very brave or very, very hungry squirrel!! Two hawks can't keep him from that delicious food...

[@LL-vj5yp]

I’ve seen a hawk get a squirrel on my lawn, hawks are beautiful . Squirrels chew the wires in my car.

[@welsh5829]

I love that the squirrels aren't even fazed by the Coops and SS hawks! The RS hawk might be able to catch it though. The SS is barely larger than the crows! :)

[@zeldazelda5150]

Did you notice the Blue Jays warning of a Hawk nearby...but I might be mistaken, but I hear the Jays calling out, making hawk noises anytime one is flying overhead. AWESOME footage!

[@BeeHus2256]

Fascinating to watch. Thank you!

[@BirdWatchingHQ]

You're welcome!

[@nylag4]

Omg at 6, two hawks and one squirrel that couldn’t care less

[@intrepid5144]

It's so funny, at my 2 Bird Feeders, I know there are Red-Tailed Hawks in the area, and every once in a while, all the birds and squirrels just "run for the trees", clearly they sense, or see, a hawk in the area. LOL

[@mariavelasquez-gloeckle2447]

First time posting since I subscribed, this is awesome! Love the coy Hawk that is catching on that it’s being recorded😁😉. Thank you!

[@BirdWatchingHQ]

Thanks for subbing!

[@NYDRAINS]

That's some brave squirrels, 👏💪they actually start chasing the hawk after a while like its a game! Cool video 😎

[@mimist2]

I liked #4 - frustrated hawk pounces on an old banana. Not tasty at all...

[@tinkertailor3115]

Oh, thanks! I wondered what that was!

[@LL-bl8hd]

I loved that! They were like, "I'm not leaving here without attacking *something*!"

[@myraalderete]

@@tinkertailor3115 Same

[@marinalodi6313]

I love how the first one is a young lad and the squirrel is almost his size so the hawk looks at him like "oh boy are u kidding me, lemme just scratch you"

[@rb032682]

Hello @Akron, Ohio! I lived in Akron and Summit County from birth until I was 57, then got smart and moved to Los Angeles in 2010, a great climate and I have seen less than a dozen mosquitos in the last ten years.

[@itreallydoesntmatter160]

I feel bad for #2: I feel like he just was the kid no one wants to sit next to at lunch- although then again- they’re the lunch 😂

[@thecrone7964]

This was awesome - I feed my squirrels but love raptors - it was hard cheering for both. Thank you!

[@blackpanfurfan2882]

Squirrel No.6 and 18 are my favourites. No.6 is such a cool badass!!! 😎😎😎Nice greets from Germany!

[@stevenguild2707]

Who needs a squirrel baffle when you got hawks around to keep the squirrels at bay.

[@Sirkopaneer]

These squirrels are getting way too comfortable around these hawks, the end might be near for at least one of them

[@rrb396]

Plenty get hit I'm sure. These were only the misses. This is the equivalent of shooting deer at a feeder.

[@v.gorski3050]

Truly, hawks are beautiful birds. The mature red tailed hawk is a favorite and the guys you caught on video were filmed perfectly. Loved the clips were 2 hawks landed. Nice video!

[@loganmalough2379]

V. Gorski especially when you hear them squeal in movies.

[@lionelwashington8419]

The sheer balls on squirrel #6 it cant be bithered by these Hawks lol

[@lareinechan]

Thank you so much for this and your live channel, I love all birds and you made me really happy!

[@bluejay5392]

👀 Even though you put a disclaimer, I was still on the edge of my seat. I have to deal with this daily at my bird feeders and it stresses me out. Thank you for sharing these amazing clips and not showing any death.

[@BirdWatchingHQ]

You're welcome! Luckily, we have never seen a hawk catch a squirrel on camera.

[@janellestuckey8477]

Me too, I know its nature but I feel like I am making my poor birds bait. I hate when the Hawk is here. I have about 20 crows that always let me know. They do their mobbing thing. I also have morning doves and the rock pigeons. They are easy targets. 😡😡

[@oreocenturion45]

I had no idea birds had youtube channels! This will be great evidence for getting the united states government to make birds registered citizens!

[@dmotta2811]

I know what you mean when you say you feel like feeding the birds is making them bait. I feed the birds here in Southern California and there is a small hawk that takes out the small doves and it’s not much bigger than they are. Sometimes it happens right in front of me 🙁

[@tnynfox1669]

Did you ever temporarily remove your feeders?

[@skytechbits]

I love #14. Hawks are beautiful but yes, this is how nature works. If a person has chickens, or any other fowl, the raptors will hunt then too. The feeders provide healthy meals for them too which is why they need a good chicken coop wire above their area too.

[@warholscircus]

One beautiful day in DC, I was sitting in Lafayette Park near the White House just chilling, and a squirrel was passing by, and just like that, he was gone. A hawk had swooped in and ruined his morning.

[@JonPerson]

Birds often sound a warning call to alert of predators, including the Black-Capped Chickadee in parts #1 and #4. Listen as the Chickadee sounds high-pitched chirps right before the attack. Chickadees also increase the length of their call to indicate higher danger (i.e. chick-a-dee-dee-dee vs. chick-a-dee-dee). Amazing little birds!

[@samsngdevice5103]

Note to Hawk: Eat the available corn. Problem solved. Jimmy cracked corn...

[@michaelnash1067]

Mid-summer there are lots of younger "inexperienced" newbies...especially 18-20 ... at one point in #20 the hawk jumped like he was scared of the squirrel...lol You have a really good set up and great variety of feed. Mine is similar... have you had turkeys? because of all the corn?

[@BirdWatchingHQ]

Unfortunately, I have not ever had any turkeys. I hope to get them one day.

[@JohnDc]

Hawk: "Bird seed? What a low class food joint!"

[@ian3002]

Beautiful Birds of Prey

[@bobcrutch8905]

The hawks have got to eat too, its nature in action

[@rosesmith6208]

wow, did not realize how hard it is for predators to catch their food, kind of feel sorry for them, the squirels were cracking me up, some were not afraid of the hawks at all.

[@jimmycline4778]

The crows weren’t scared either, these hawks suck at hunting! 😂

[@arachanine]

@@oh_k8 I think you need to calm down Kate

[@gmanthedsftw2672]

I don't feel bad for predators after watching them jump deer I also am a hunter myself and it's disappointing to watch the deer and turkey population dwindle

[@kh3612]

@@oh_k8 In urban areas, Peregrine Falcons favorite snack is pigeon. The more they eat, the better.

[@tinkertailor3115]

@@oh_k8 Would you stop with the satanic references?? They are all God's creatures, here for a reason.

[@RRRIBEYE]

Thanks for saying 'no squirrels or birds were harmed in this video off the bat. I can now move on to other videos and not waste time on this one!

[@annjones5201]

very nice thank you glad i found your channel. the close up is awsome

[@bonjovirocks24]

:36 the hawk yells to the squirrel “Hey, get back here!”

[@richard--s]

The squirrel is not taking the hawk seriously. It's like "come on, don't disturb me. I'm eating... OK, I run around the corner, satisfied? Well, I'm eating anyway, no matter what you... No, not me, I'm away anyway. When will you ever learn that you don't have a chance? I'm much quicker than you" ;-) Well, sometimes things are different I guess...

[@sensualeye]

I like how #25 fought back!

[@Xxx12344]

How beautiful are hawks.

[@birdtableuk1715]

Great video capture I've only had one a sparrowhawk take a woodpecker live on camera it was very distressing to hear and see it was like losing a pet

[@susanobrien4380]

It's almost embarrassing for the hawk. He just stands there staring at these squirrels who just ignore him and pick at the nuts. It's as tho he is saying "Are you kidding me?" :)

[@tony9207]

The hawks here on Long Island have learned that bird feeders are buffets... with squirrel on the menu. Squirrels were not harmed... just taken for a ride I'm sure by my local hawks. As someone commented... these are mostly young hawks learning the art of the hunt. Great video... thank you.

[@cynthiamieczkowski2383]

Oh WOW! Those were great shots! Thanks for sharing!

[@captainbluegill3357]

#6 SQUIRREL is a boss he/she tells the hawks I fart in your general direction and your mother is a hamster, and your father smells of old elderberries! lol

[@leylandblooter6515]

We should call him Monty

[@marthakratz7877]

The hawks weren't even half trying most of the time and the squirrels knew it.

[@ll8209]

The squirrels are so bold and the hawks are so clumsy! Super fun to watch!

[@dewbow134]

The hawks are clumsy because they're juveniles. Just learning how to catch their food and haven't completely figured things out yet.

[@jondoe6273]

Some of those squirrels are pretty bold. Catch me if you can, ha, ha.

[@vinceofdeath1361]

Squirrel #6 is basically playing Dark Souls... and doing better than me..