A hawk attacked a squirrel, and then this happened...

Do you think this squirrel got away from the clutches of a Red-shouldered Hawk? Make sure to watch until the end to see if it made an amazing escape!
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[@humble4533]

I remember a few years back I heard a blood curdling cry . It went right through me. I raced to the patio windows and saw a Sparrowhawk had trapped a starling in its talons and the Starling was letting out this sound. What I saw next astounded me and I wished I had a camera or video. On top of my shed I noticed a squirrel. From the roof of the shed which was about 6 feet from the hawk and Starling. It jumped off the roof like superman ,spreadeagled and aimed itself at the hawk. The hawk didn't know what hit him. It let go of the Starling which escaped and so did the squirrel. The hawk flew away empty handed. It was most amazing thing I have witnessed in the natural world. I named that squirrel Supersquirell. He should have had an S on his chest.

[@simoncameron4355]

Thank you for sharing that, I always love the idea of never give up, because someone you don't expect could be right around the corner ready to help.

[@Liger._King]

Animals help one another regardless of them being of different species. They help even their enemies when a bigger enemy attacks.

[@alisamuscolini1903]

Awesome story. Thank you for sharing.

[@Butterflys3436]

❤️🐿🙏

[@commodoresixfour7478]

@@Liger._King That Starling is probably one of the birds that alerts the rest of the other animals in the area to danger.

[@RowanSeader]

That blue jay is doing a good job warning other birds. He’s a good dude for trying to help

[@jagriggle1662]

They are the protector of birds. I always know when a hawk is hunting

[@TheRosieBoy]

At our old house, scrubjays ruled the property. You would know if there was a stranger (animal or human) because they let out a scream that sounds like a child and then they'll attack. Love those birds. Took them a little while to get used to the dog we adopted. I guess they associated our dog with me and I would go out and feed them and talk to them. Got to watch them bring their families back every year, to same spot in the arborvitae wall. I'm still not sure if they liked the acorns as they would bury them and trees would grow. I fed them other things but, those acorns were something they'd bury.

[@Marcuswelby-nx2te]

Yes he is

[@glynnmitchell9253]

I’m a falconer also. This is a male red tail hawk juvenile that has not been out of the nest for long and doesn’t have its hunting skills down yet . Males are smaller than females. Light eyes and a tail with bars are markers for juveniles. He doesn’t have a red tail yet (that will come in next year). Red tails catch squirrels all the time but as the other falconer said, they are dangerous prey for the hawk because squirrels have a nasty bite. The hawk has to learn to control the head (biting end) . A female is about 1/3 again the size of this male and has bigger feet. She can generally control and kill better than the smaller male. The male is a little faster and more agile for smaller prey.

[@matthewdonoghue321]

I am impressed to see a detailed comment by a falconer, the level of knowledge you have is impressive. In my country New Zealand, falconry is illegal.

[@Jorg05111980]

So was this more like practice?

[@StudioPluche]

@@Jorg05111980 He's honing his hunting skills, yes. I've seen plenty of young Cooper's hawks do the same thing. Even saw a juvenile one attacking a pine cone that he constantly threw up in the air.

[@juffurey]

Do you mean 1/3 smaller not 1/3 of the size?

[@TeacherDoug7]

@@juffurey He means 1/3 larger. So 133% the size of a male.

[@barneyrubble4827]

Squirrels are athletic, badass little animals

[@ravenmeyer3740]

Badass little rats

[@tohopes]

you know they destroy the fruit that people try to grow.

[@AlphaQHard]

@@tohopes They dont destroy mine cause I feed them peanuts. They wont even look at vegetables.

[@timsolomon8352]

My squirrels wont even look at the peanuts but instead eat my rows of corn and sunflowers lol.​@AlphaQHard

[@kingpest13]

​@@AlphaQHard7ûhhh just you

[@kirkmuffie7542]

Man it would have to suck being a small mammal knowing these jet fighters with claws and beak are hunting you.

[@hankb1604]

Sure wish the raptors would come get the tree rats around my bird feeders.

[@SomeoneElsesStory]

If birds were just a bit bigger, we would know the feeling.

[@MrSilus2000]

Squirrels are one of the most agile creatures out there. They like their chances.

[@lawsonransom8318]

@@SomeoneElsesStory Nay, we have guns.

[@johnjeffreys6440]

jerk hawk, should be in jail.

[@genehasenbuhler2594]

the squirrel curled up to protect his head! when a hawk grabs a squirrel they pin it to the ground then peck it's skull to kill it! by rolling up the squirrel was able to gain time and force the hawk to loosen it's grip to try to gain a better hold advantage! this work's for the squirrel more often than you think! THANK YOU for posting this- it shows a better view of how both species adapt to survive!

[@ronaldmorgan7632]

The squirrel just yelled, "Squirrel!" and the hawk got distracted.

[@vdoniel]

Interesting

[@johnjeffreys6440]

you'd think it would use it's head to protect the softer parts.

[@genehasenbuhler2594]

@@johnjeffreys6440 evidently you missed the part whereI said the hawk's strategy is to pin it and peck its skull! The skull is the most important part of the squirrel! If your brain don't work you wont need the softer bits!

[@kingdomfreedom8323]

@@ronaldmorgan7632 hahaha 🤣😂

[@deewilson446]

Judging from the fresh hole in this guy’s side - I would say it is the same squirrel 🐿️. He’s either very brave or has amnesia to return to the feeder! 😂

[@brianhawk1854]

Suger addiction to the corn

[@dahoss5405]

Nah, it's not the same squirrel. If you screenshot both photos of the squirrel in the beginning of the video and at the end of the video when the head is facing towards the left of your computer screen, and then merge the two photos together horizontally, you can see the squirrel at the end of the video has black hair lines under the eyes and on the cheek where the first squirrel does not.

[@amishpat5201]

hungry

[@gregorylapointe4157]

He's hungry

[@oldschoolhawking8191]

That was a first year male red-tailed hawk. As a falconer for 30 years, squirrels are the nastiest quarry that you could hunt. They bite, they growl and they're hard to kill. I see them getting away from a lot of hawks in the wild.

[@solo741]

What a cool hobby! The growl coming from it is what got me. I’ve never heard a squirrel do that before.

[@bon7029]

I used to hunt squirrels and I have scars on my left hand from grabbing one I thought I had shot in the head.

[@alan30189]

@@bon7029 Make sure it’s dead before picking it up! 😃

[@BrokenCurtain]

Squirrels can also defeat Dr. Doom, MODOK and Thanos.

[@bobporch]

@@bon7029 Yeah! Point to Squirrel!

[@intuit5767]

It's unreal just how lightning-fast hawks are, AND how tough squirrels are!

[@Glum1964]

I don’t know if you’ve ever held a squirrel, but it is just a solid ball of muscle. You have to hold it like it’s a grenade!

[@joelspringman523]

​@@Glum1964 And squeeze REALLY hard!!!

[@lexbeltran1354]

That hawk learned it's lesson. Squirrels may look cute, but are tough as nails 😀

[@joannepazara3791]

Well it looks like he has a hole in his side !

[@ccampbell7214]

Squirrels are not tough ... I've seen a little Marten kill and destroy a squirrel.. Although the squirrel put up a good fight.. It was no match at all.. squirrels are pretty docile ,not practiced or prone to fighting.. except maybe other squirrels... They are pretty low on the food chain..

[@henrikevertsson8702]

It's definitely not the same squirrel anymore. He has seen the face of death. From now on, he will greet every day with gratitude. He will appreciate his family, and focus on positive thinking. He will stop chasing superficial satisfaction in his daily life. He will start meditating and do some yoga.

[@gerrysabron]

lol! most humans are not as grateful and reflective..

[@heatherkibler4931]

And you get a high 👋 for May's best comment (4 months late)

[@ziggyzagg561]

1000 yard peanut stare

[@chuckwaardenburg496]

Henrik your wisdom sounds as if you are speaking from personal experience. It's very enlightening. I can only assume that you were attacked by a hawk and survived to tell about it.🤔

[@Slow_Hand_Luke]

. Think he’s more interested in getting his fill so stays strong enough to evade predators via instinct… .

[@malikl3643]

The feed on the ground is like a death trap for some animals. This squirrel must have been really hungry or just brave. Like someone stated in the comments, this young hawk was inexperienced this is why the squirrel survived…

[@squearl343]

Have you not seen the views on this video? This set up is done on purpose so he can get views on purpose. Hell that’s like me setting up something out in the middle of the desert and letting coyotes get it.

[@redpillyoass5894]

It’s definitely set up like a trap. Squirrel feeders are usually up on a pole

[@dukeallen432]

Agreed. Don’t feed wildlife. Especially for KZbin clicks. Bad humans.

[@SalStylesAnimals]

There are too many squirrels they have killed off all the song birds

[@geneb2131]

Cats are killing song birds in huge numbers.

[@Tygearianus]

The reaction time on that squirrel is amazing! Nths of a second it’s body is contorting, saved itself with that speed

[@vampyr69]

It was not yet that squirrel's time to go. I foresee him accomplishing great things!

[@VeeAll]

Lol

[@awalibrahim6418]

😄 🤣

[@samdottori]

🤣

[@snakeslayer831]

Yeah,like storing up ten years worth of food and never seeing the light of day again

[@itiswhatitaintanditaintwha1427]

Like joining up with a spy agency and becoming Secret Squirrel!

[@chrssl7511]

Squirrels are such a great example to humans in general, they wake up early, they go to sleep early, they do not mess with other animals and mind their own business, are great parents, and are very resilient

[@Dan5819]

They are very greedy, though. When I would put out nuts, ONE squirrel wanted ALL of them and would chase another squirrel really far --- while a squirrel that watched would calmly come out and eat what he wanted until the other squirrel came back and then they were feuding about whose nuts those were.

[@belindahawkins4083]

@@Dan5819 U r right but sounds like ppl too Guess either u find another spot for the other squirrels to get what they need

[@RobS64]

Squirrels are rather the opposite to human in general. People often stay late, mess with other animals, are often horrible parents and don't mind their own business

[@kevinkingmaker7395]

squirrels sometimes tangle with other animals after their food source: other squirrels, chipmunks, birds. As for parenting, it is just the females that parent. Males' responsibilities end with pregnancy.

[@patrickswope5437]

But squirrel are good to eat…

[@tanis1111]

It's that squirrel's lucky day!!!😅 Wow. I do believe it's the same squirrel. Great video, in this case I'm glad the squirrel got away! 😉

[@dahoss5405]

Nah, it's not the same squirrel. If you screenshot both photos of the squirrel in the beginning of the video and at the end of the video when the head is facing towards the left of your computer screen, and then merge the two photos together horizontally, you can see the squirrel at the end of the video has black hair lines under the eyes and on the cheek where the first squirrel does not.

[@dinodare1605]

That squirrel is never going to stop looking up.

[@paulmckinney8141]

To go back to that same feeding area is just nuts!

[@nastynate4481]

you have to face your fears lol

[@mrmarais-teacher6330]

Excuse the pun...

[@smpd141]

It's corn

[@pedromac0741]

🤣

[@patmctallica3522]

Aren`t you going to the same shopping center.........again....again....and again? 😎

[@EmReyplayslots]

That squirrel has escaped more than once you can tell it's smart and knows what to do.

[@MrManfly]

Maybe the hawk took one bite and went “hell no!!” 🤣🤣🤣

[@DS-wl5pk]

Was wondering what you meant, but noticed the lack of panic and waste of energy from the squirrel. It Seems he knows to conserve its energy and only stuggle when he holds an advantage in leverage and grip strength.

[@jimfixer9589]

When the hawk lands on the squirrel its intent is to break its spine... I think this Hawk failed in that regards, probably because it is still and young hawk..

[@carlwilliams6977]

As they say in court, "Stating facts not in evidence."! Against an experienced hawk, there isn't much the squirrel COULD do! Squirrels are fast, and hyper vigilant for a reason. Once they're caught, they're usually dead!

[@stacykanan33]

I thought so too. He seems to keep his haunches over his head as to protect himself...

[@72seeker72]

The sheer speed and precision of the hawk's attack. Wow.

[@blindleader42]

Except that, as several Falconers in these comments have noted, this is an inexperienced juvenile hawk that missed the target, which is the neck of the squirrel. That's the main reason the squirrel was able to fight back and get away.

[@frankprior9376]

I feed the squirrels because not only are they cute, but they have a fighting spirit. I love it!

[@alphajava761]

The little birds at the end were just delightful. I love little birds. They're so clever and resourceful.

[@poppykok5]

Hi alpha java....I love most birds, (including parrots)...I was so horrified at witnessing that lightening fast attack, & then the repeated kicking & pecking of the innocent little squirrel, that I had to momentarily look away...I believe it is the same little squirrel back at the feeder(with what looks like a good sized wound on his side) & I think those beautiful little birds must have been thinking...."Thankfully, we could NEVER do that to another little animal," & then cheered the little guy on while he made his way back home...My hands are still trembling... : )

[@stephlau87]

Lol when the squirrel returned and faced the camera it was the most confident yet humble "I came back" look I've ever seen 🤣

[@surfergirlbeach6109]

Omg 😱 wow I’m happy squirrel survived.

[@LABoutaBagDoe]

That squirrel is a warrior 👏🏾👏🏾 💪🏾

[@mrc4912]

Looks like a young hawk, just learning how to find food for himself. He was very tentative and cautious in attacking the squirrel, much to the benefit of the squirrel.

[@toniaguilar163]

Thanks...same wave length!

[@mongo_congo9908]

The Hawk will think twice about attacking a squirrel...for an easy meal.

[@BlairMountainNetwork]

Yup!... I thought the same. 😉 (You can see some baby down feathers sticking out from it's tail🪶). = Lucky squirrel!

[@SofDiane]

One squirrel bite to its talons and it could be deadly for the hawk. The bird is on the ground a long time. I agree. Young bird.

[@richardcolombini4980]

@@SofDiane An adult hawk would have 'gotten down to business' and plunged its talons in the poor critter's vitals and killed him almost instantly and then hauled him off. A bird of prey is not designed for a prolonged battle on the ground.

[@DEAR7340]

Squirrels are remarkably sturdy and robust. They fly through the trees so effortlessly, you would think they were light and nimble. They are actually dense, heavy for their size.

[@redwoodalthalwolf2104]

I saw a squirrel push another one off a roof, and it just walked away like nothing happened.

[@georgeholt8929]

Not all squirrels can fly,

[@aaronm.3581]

@@georgeholt8929 No squirrels can fly

[@redwoodalthalwolf2104]

@@georgeholt8929 he doesn't mean fly literally. he is comparing the fast and agile movements of the squirrels jumping through trees to flight.

[@loverainthunder]

interesting note, never imagined they're dense.

[@williamjamison4862]

I personally am glad the squirrel lived to see another day.

[@JOWNZ88]

I think it's a sad day, hawks are beautiful intelligent animals and that I would love to see more of. Squirrels are also great. However, they are everywhere and in no danger of dying from hunger if they lose their grip on a nut.

[@mikeoglen6848]

So, you'd like to see the hawk go hungry, would you?

[@Megsducks]

he probably saw another 3 or 4 days and then got killed by something else lmao. they don't have long lifespans.

[@KaisTheFireWarrior]

It probably got ran over

[@testtesting2868]

I like how the Blue Jay continued to warn other birds and attempt to harass the hawk to let the squirrel go. I often see Blue Jays warning other birds when a hawk is in the area.

[@grifone2800]

How that squirrel lived to tell the tale is incredible, considering the amount of time that raptor had his talons in him

[@RichO1701e]

SPOILERS!

[@jaykay415]

@@RichO1701e I needed a spoiler! I didn't want to watch a squirrel get murdered!

[@TheChristonline]

@@jaykay415 I never knew that squirrels are carnivores they climb in the trees and eat the baby birds I learnt that about 10 years ago pretty sick what they do . I’m not much of a squirrel supporter anymore

[@jaykay415]

@@TheChristonline one time in the park I saw 2 small birds fly down from their nest to get food for the babies. Suddenly a big bad raptor sweeps into the nest and grabs one of the babies. We could see the silhouette. It was so sad. I know this is nature and keeps populations in balance so the whole system works, but it's brutal.

[@TheChristonline]

@@jaykay415 Sure is brutal .

[@antonfarquar8799]

same squirrel - tough little bugger - my wife and I raised a baby that was blown out of the nest she was the size of my thumb - they catch on very quickly - we let her out into a small tree to get her acclimated to climbing - some crows saw her and started to attack - we had a garden hose with a hi pressure nozzle and squirted the crows away - the next time out she was looking for them.

[@Pewtooyou]

We are raising one right now

[@Pewtooyou]

I had a harness arrive for our little fella today... I can't wait to see how cute he is in it...

[@rodsutton2489]

If you find a baby squirrel out of it’s nest, leave it alone and the mother squirrel will come and rescue it later. This is what a hired tree trimmer told me and he was right because I witnessed this happen.

[@thecrimsonfuckeralucardlor5087]

Despite what conspiracy theorists say animals do not abandon their babies because humans touched them it is usually because they sense some illness or something and abandon it for other reasons. I have personally given wild animal babies back to their mothers and they take them back as soon as it is safe.

[@judyt.3228]

They actually make nice pets, when you raise them...we had one!

[@regthebackyardjackofalltrades]

That has to be the same squirrel this time the squirrel is listening to every caw the blue jays are making. Lol it’s reflexes have been enhanced.

[@chrisinehunt7873]

I am Robert, I'm using my girlfriend's phone...that appears to be a bot fly hatch not a talon mark. Cant say for sure without seeing it up close. Unfortunately, I am almost certain the attacked squirrel did not survive or has much worse injuries. We rehab small mammals and squirrels are our biggest customer. It's rare to get one that has survived an encounter with a bird of prey but when we do it's a fight to keep wounds clean and keep antibiotics in their system to stop the spread of infection. These birds do massive damage with very little effort. We have 30 squirrels in various stages of rehabilitation now. Some still being fed squirrel formula and some in soft release waiting for the cage doors to open up for their release into the wild. Each one of these little guys have their own personality and temperament. They are awesome little creatures and watching them play and forage can make you smile and laugh.

[@obi-khan2550]

Squirrel master taught him well. Patience and escape at first opportunity.🙏🏽

[@ieattofu68]

That squirrel escaped and went right back to feeding in the same spot like nothing happened...

[@toevlugsoord]

A few days later.

[@chuckcartwright1328]

Still gotta eat.

[@phillipmargrave521]

Squirrels are dumb

[@venom999333]

Gangsta 😎

[@peterbell3172]

I think the lesson to be learned here is not to place your feeders out in the open. The bird will remember and be back, if not for this little chap, then for others feeding here.

[@ANNIET5775]

SCREEN SHOTS @ 1:33 thru1:34 shows a dozen+ pictures. LOOKS like squirrel played dead. Bird held to waiting, on top of it, got distracted, eyes & head go R for a moment, as squirrel rested. Bird turned body left a bit and looks straight down close at the still fur .. then raises wings to begin taking off -- Squirrel eyes are now open, while just rising up, hanging LIMP in its grip -- Then, squirms hard. Bird yanked off balance & losing prey. Squirrel jumped hard away from flight path, as if to another tree branch ... safe & fast Fall down, and hit da ground runnin'! THAT WAS SO COOL. THANKYOU!!😊

[@lastmanstanding5338]

Squirrel’s ground game was banging. 😂

[@MichaelAnderson-jo8iq]

Deer hunting one time in Kentucky I was fortunate enough to watch a squirrel and a hawk locked in combat. Squirrel got loose but the hawk stayed after that squirrel for a good 30-40 minutes. Round and round that squirrel would go around the the of the tree with the hawk hot after it. It was fall so I could see really good being a lot of the leaves had already fell to the ground. They would go from tree to tree and finally the hawk gave up. It was such a privilege to watch Mother Nature for a bit.

[@katherinehedrick9108]

I was afraid to watch this at first (that poor squirrel) but after seeing it back at the feeder later made me realize how tough they really are. 🤗✨

[@michaelcowan6254]

Poor squirrel, poor hawk has to find another varmint to eat.

[@estherkeeling777]

POOR SQUIRRELS you mean the destructive wood chewing causing me and my neighbors homes damaging have to spend money repairing property squirrels. Come hawks eagles and whatever other birds that eat squirrels and feast away to take as many squirrels that they can consume.

[@australianwoman9696]

​@@michaelcowan6254 I cannot believe it's the same squirrel feeding at the trough, if so it's a dumb one!?🐿️

[@australianwoman9696]

​@@estherkeeling777 I didn't realise that squirrels were so destructive! I wonder if you could use some highly offensive odour to deter them? What about some floor polish with a strong smell? Or even painting oil onto the areas they are targeting? There must be something you can use with a strong smell? Perhaps something that's not a flamable. Otherwise get some owl statues and place them strategically around your property? There's some stuff called Ropel that's had some success. Or get a cat?

[@kerylorbsmultidimensional4214]

@@estherkeeling777 We feed bunnies, a whole family of squirrels and many varieties of birds. Oh and an occasional gopher. I have doves with a special call that they pass down through the generations. We have a large fenced yard and I just love seeing chubby baby squirrels that aren't afraid of humans and that live in my yard and have no reason to go in the street and get run over by a car or killed by a dog or a human asshole. Maybe you should feed them and then they won't eat your house.

[@d.l.l.6578]

Amazing how fast the hawk swooped in and attacked. Didn’t even see it coming.

[@jimjimgl3]

Squirrel to hawk: "Have you ever tried tofu?"....

[@Britinsweden]

Pretty amazing squirrel. The technique to defend itself so fast like that is super smart.

[@uturniaphobic]

His grand kids are gonna love this story.

[@ginamcdonald7854]

Squirrels are the best!!! I love watching them jump from tree to tree in my yard! They are definitely badass little cuties!❤️❤️❤️

[@ginaperry2599]

I think so as he has a mark on his side! What a resilient 🐿️ squirrel!

[@debracisneroshhp2827]

I definitely believe it's the same squirrel! Didn''t stop him from coming back for more treats! Hope his wounds healed up. 🙏😺 At the same time, Hawk Jr., no doubt, learned something from the encounter. 😛😺

[@conniecarroll747]

Oh those type of wounds heal quickly, from the ones I've seen they are gone in about a week or so.

[@survivalsearcher]

Drop the playback speed to .25 at 1:34 you see he breaks free and runs off

[@zksstalstawidlo9015]

Squirrels are like rats. Hard to kill.

[@larrydanadavid2435]

That squirrel’s got a lot of heart. 🐿

[@rayfinkle2805]

But the hawk never tasted it

[@spikespa5208]

But perhaps not much sense.......... to come back to the feeder where he almost bought it.

[@jch8175]

That’s a chipmunk bro

[@jch8175]

@@spikespa5208 the emoji.

[@elizabethhenderson3747]

He also has a lot of brass ones.

[@schonnj]

I think the hawk's reaction was a mix of "that's not how this was supposed to play out" and "I hope no-one is watching this"

[@matt92hun]

That squirrel really went "look at me. I'm the hunter now."

[@morganicsmoothie964]

Nothing can get between a squirrel and enjoying its birdseed

[@cakeseeker2889]

if there's food involved they will fight anything! I have been bitten by the same squirrel twice for getting between her and her lunch! I don't mind, she's lovely. She hasn't bitten me lately... though I do keep dreaming of nuts.....

[@andrewgardner769]

Very true. One was using his legs against the fence shake the feeder so seed fell put of it. I just applauded him.

[@trabbin8]

*a 30amp dedicated circuit **_definitely_** gets betwween a tree rat and (the birds') birdseed. tried tested and true*

[@ChoctawNawtic4]

It's true. They are incredibly vigilant.

[@warrenpierce5542]

The hawk and the squirrel both learned something that day. I think it is the same squirrel. I saw a pheasant survive a hawk attack when a blackbird dived in the hawk causing the pheasant to run for cover. The black bird, way smaller than the hawk harrased the hawk till they both flew out of sight. It happened so fast that I couldn't get a picture.

[@angelinasouren]

Yeah, different bird species stand up for each other and also warn each other.

[@Crisstti]

That’s amazing

[@gordonstrong5232]

@@angelinasouren Yeah that's true. I saw a group of different birds, sparrows and blackbirds mostly, chasing off a pair of magpies. They were chasing them from roof to roof, it was so cool. I think the sparrows and blackbirds had chicks nearby

[@martini3524]

Yes,....but whose side were you on? Are you a hawkophile or a dovophile?

[@Bubbles99718]

Didn't learn too much, back at the "feeding" trough...

[@hermanblue874]

Thanks for sharing this video. I don't like animals get hurt but sadly that's nature. I'm glad you feed them. You have a good heart.

[@andrewgardner769]

I do the same. It was just 0 here wisconsin and the little birds survived in the bush and ate. I also pour hot water in a stone bowl several times a day in winter. It's cool to see others care about the community 👌

[@aquariandawn4750]

Are you saying it's sad that predators get to eat? This is the balanced design of nature, we don't get to say only the cute furries get to eat. That hawk is also beautiful and filling it's ecological niche, as nature intended for it. The squirrel isn't holy and the hawk isn't evil, they're both natural.

[@hermanblue874]

@Aquarian Dawn yes. Nature can be sad,ugly, and shocking. Beautiful, peaceful, and amazing. Nature is us.

[@Dermot2927]

The birds are all crowding around, "You came back?? You survived??"

[@treeonelyons]

The squirrel obviously had prior experience with the hawk. That's why it knew exactly what to do and why it recovers so quickly.

[@JohnSmith-lf8kg]

I think the hawk saw something that scared it and let go at the last minute before flying.

[@vincentc2466]

Obviously lol

[@hieverybody4246]

Behaviors like this come from instinct, genetic programming. It's the same reason why we humans instinctively dip our head down and forward when someone is punching us. That protects the neck and causes the attacker to possibly hurt their hand on our skull instead.

[@josiecamilo7098]

He played dead and hawk was just getting a good grip of the cutie. Smart squirrel rolled into a sushi roll position 🤣

[@bullyboy131]

@@JohnSmith-lf8kg The owner of this channel scared the hawk.

[@valeriepickens2533]

As a Falconer,...I can assure you, that this happens all the time. Hawks do not normally go after squirrels, because if they are bit,...the squirrels can break her fragile bones with one bite. The problem with this hawk, is that it missed it's target, because of the squirrels fast reactions. She was suppose to get it by the neck. Great video, hawk strikes are not that common on film. The whole thing happens to fast.

[@feralbluee]

thanks. very interesting info :) 🐿🪵🌱

[@jcallen21]

Kept hoping for a bobcat to come out the woods and catch the hawk.

[@cherylholub3100]

Being a Falconer is horrible. I hate hawks,eagles and owls.

[@ToxicVaccines_HivHoax]

At 0:24 you can see the squirrels face in the dirt and the falcons talons on the squirrels neck, on the back of the squirrels head. This falcon hit the target 100%. It looks like the squirrel was too strong for this falcon, and it aborted the mission.

[@alaincelos476]

What told you your Psy ....??? There are thérapy for your desease : to be leave in a room with a hungry hyena or lion sure you ll gonna change your sad view.

[@mikejakubczak4127]

My wife and I saw a squirrel attack a baby owl defending her den and when the parent flew in to defend the chicks the squirrel jumped on the head of the big owl and they went around briefly and parted. the owl chick suffered a broken wing and didn’t survive the week. They raised beside our house that year and woke us up often around 3am. The whole thing was pretty interesting.

[@tonyv8925]

In my area red squirrels are the most dangerous. They raid bird nests, chase away birds and other squirrels, and get into my house and chew on wires.

[@grantp4022]

@tonyv8925 Exactly right, and I've had them in my attic, and chewing on house wiring, and under my car hood, chewing on wiring. Far as I'm concerned, let the Hawks kill them all. Just rats with tails.

[@w1975b]

@@grantp4022 yep, I had one or more squirrels in my attic and cost me $3,500.00 to get my house fixed so squirrels and other pests couldn't get in anywhere.

[@annetterobinson-is6hd]

That was truly remarkable to watch,I simply enjoyed it ‼️ I was afraid at first, until I saw the squirrel 🐿️ come back to eating lunch 😊❤

[@gabunnie1]

Poor little squirrel! He's going to go back to his little squirrel nest and tell his little squirrel kids and little squirrel wife about how he BEAT the heck outta that hawk! I'm glad he has the chance to tell his family about his battle scars!! Someday soon, he may be able to tell his grandbaby squirrels about how he got that battle Scar! Smart squirrel too!

[@kenleckie2359]

Hahaha very funny

[@joecausey8508]

Not so sure the squirrel was smart. He came right back to the same spot.

[@Makis0007]

@Joe Causey After a great deal of surveillance. Have you seen the video of the squirrel carefully looking all around from the tree? To be continued…

[@darkslayer1161]

Squirrel Tale. A sequel to shark tale set on land.

[@dancingfirefly7761]

@@joecausey8508 He's gotta go where the food is. But he's more cautious now. Did you see him jump when the blue jay squawked?

[@ScottysBirdsandBeasts]

Wow! What a lucky escape! Bounced out of there like a super-ball!

[@harpalkaur4512]

So glad this beautiful squirrel escaped.

[@ToddWyattRebelSon]

That Squirrel is a savage!

[@BlueberryGirl723]

Such a brave little squirrel! It never gave up. When it got a free break it ran for the hills! I think the hawk is snatching up a lot of squirrels. I thought I saw another one at the feeder that had a hunk taken from close and further back to its haunches and side. Maybe you can build a roof over the feeding box to make it a little more difficult for the hawk to swoop down on them while they eat at the feeder box. I understand they must live also, but the feeders make the little animals like bait for them to just grab up. I’ve noticed less animals and birds, and I think the hawk is possibly the reason. It’s got some easy pickings, and it might be scaring off the birds and animals. Possibly putting a roof over the feeder boxes would help to even out the playing field a little bit, but you would know your situation best. We use to feed birds and wildlife here, but they put a stop to it. Said it was drawing too many mice. Maybe, but I think no more than usual. There use to be a lot of people feeding, though. We use to put food in different locations and also had a little box with a roof, and painted with flowers. It gave them all better odds when the hawks and owls came around. One night the hawk came to visit and must have thought our weather thermometer was birds as there were birds printed on it, and it took it off the wall and just mangled it! Lol! Claw and beak marks were all over it. We kept hearing it screech, and heard the banging around. We flicked on the lights and didn’t see anything. In the morning when we went out to put out new feed for the day we found the round thermometer laying behind the bushes mangled. I guess those birds weren’t so tasty. 😄

[@robertmillen2967]

Hawks got to eat too 80-85% of Red Tails don’t make it though the 1st year - life is hard in the back yards

[@BlueberryGirl723]

@@robertmillen2967 Never did I say the hawks shouldn’t eat. Nowhere did I say that. You know that. The feeders should be hung under a canopy of trees and not on a pole out in the wide open. Trays should be under bushes or have a roof over them. It evens out the playing field like it should be. There are other factors that come into play as to why the hawks are dwindling, but so is all the wildlife. Also, the water needs scrubbed and filled with fresh water in the morning and evening. Not just once in a blue moon. When feeders are empty they need taken down and replaced with a clean and full feeder. The empty feeders then need to be properly washed and dried. When dry they can be filled and set aside ready to be used again. This should happen morning and night. But I guess some people like to come home at night and eat on their dirty breakfast dishes for dinner, then use the same dishes for breakfast the next day to just begin the same old cycle. Eventually they get sick. It’s the same thing when feeders are not properly cleaned and are just filled over and over again. The trays need to be cleaned also when they are emptied, not just refilled. When proper steps are not followed disease spreads among the birds and animals. Loss of birds and wildlife then occur. You comment to me as if I’m ignorant and don’t know what I’m talking about, when it’s you who is clueless about the balance of nature, and how we are to be extremely careful when we meddle in it, like when putting out feeders haphazardly. I know exactly how difficult it is for hawks to survive, and I know what the causes are as well for their struggles. Hawks and owls are my favorite birds of prey, but I don’t believe in setting little animals and birds out in the open on display like sitting targets for hawks to easily attack. That’s completely morally wrong! A lot can happen during the time they flee for cover. I grew up in a very rural area, and my mother knew well the man who reintroduced the Canadian geese to the USA. They worked at the same place where they dealt with animals and marine life as well. My grandpa who lived in upper Michigan also worked closely with the fish and game wildlife services. He was in the thick of it when wildlife would come too close to homes or resorts. They worked to relocate the animals rather than kill them if at all possible. They struggled to try to keep the waters clean, but an ignorant generation lives now who thinks they are well educated on the environment, but they are clueless and things are now a complete mess. They won’t take sound advice, because they think they know it all now when it is obvious they don’t. Many of my relatives worked in the fields of ecology as well for many years. We fed birds for almost 50 years, and we did it properly. So, please, I don’t need your form of education on wildlife that is clearly lacking and full of excuses. When a situation is repetitive and nothing done to change it, then it’s just plain bad behavior. Shame on you and anyone who thinks it’s okay to set little defenseless animals out like sitting targets for larger prey animals for the excitement of watching what happens at the feeders! Then use the excuse that the larger prey animals need to eat too and how difficult it is for them to survive. My suggestion is if it can’t be done properly, and the little defenseless animals are made targets and fed from dirty containers, then mankind needs to stop interfering. The wildlife was surviving far better before man interfered with the excuse they are going to help them survive while setting them up as easy targets. Ring the bell and call in your buddies to watch the mayhem! Disgusting!

[@janetmargheim]

Get a roof so the squirrels and birds can eat in peace and also to protect the food from the rain/snow. Squirrels are so cute.

[@redhummingbird171]

What makes you think it was a hawk at night? That doesn’t sound right and I doubt it would mistake the prints for an actual bird unless the thermometer is huge.

[@gerrysabron]

@@robertmillen2967 so youre saying the feeder is as trap, than a real feeder?

[@b.abernathy7980]

It looked like the hawk could not get off the ground with such a well fed squirrel, lol.

[@joesinakandid528]

The squirrel had it's teeth firmly sunk into the hawk's leg. Really scared that hawk until the squirrel let go and ran away.

[@diannaleigh9914]

And that noise! Got on the nerves

[@MrMike95113]

The whole time the hawk had the squirrel in a “claw-lock”..I thought of D-Bo from “Fridays” when he had Craig in a sleeper hold. I kept sayin “go too sleep Criag, go too sleep.”😅😂

[@ramyhuber8392]

Thank you, that was amazing to watch. That squirrel an amazing survivor. Looked like the hawk was learning how to hunt.

[@SithCelia]

Much credit to the squirrelfolk, for they are smarter than they're often given credit for. It's worth a few rewinds just to see the point where the hawk seems to try a take-off and the ball of fuzz goes hauling tail into the underbrush.

[@wendie8290]

Nope they just have these really big teeth that are shaped like a hook. The way they curve it will tear the flesh if you try to remove them good thing they're cute. They are nasty lol buggers

[@Sara-he4dn]

Then casually goes back to snacking 😄

[@sKraat528]

They do have some amazing reflexes and quick calculation

[@vpweber]

True story, the squirrel makes the right turn.

[@roxannesharbono994]

I've seen them take on rattlesnakes.and win

[@harryballs5080]

Man, the speed with which that hawk struck the squirrel was crazy!!

[@backbayfensparkhallofshame1638]

Squirrels are troopers. Such a little, tough warriors of Nature

[@CamboHODL]

That swoop was like lightning ⚡️

[@sabersworn]

That is the luckiest squirrel in the world. It would've been killed for sure, but the hawk messed up and dropped it. Good for him! Actually, I just rewatched it, and that is one smart squirrel. He rolled up in a ball to protect his head 0:31 . The hawk couldn't to the squirrel's head to deliver a killing blow, because the squirrel's butt was blocking it. He deserved to escape!

[@readynow12345]

He bit the hawk that's why he dropped him, squirrels have nasty teeth that can chew through wire mesh.

[@travelinman482]

Firelord * would’ve, not should’ve

[@sabersworn]

@@travelinman482 You're right.

[@travelinman482]

@@sabersworn Thanks for seeing the error…w/o any attitude. 👍

[@davidhunternyc1]

@@readynow12345 I'm hoping this is what happened. Hopefully, if the squirrel did bite the hawk, it would've hurt the hawk enough to never touch another squirrel again. Sorry hawk! Go after trout or mice or something else. Leave our little buddies alone.

[@lltrans6317]

I asked a hunter I worked with about this exact thing a few years ago. He said they usually don’t attack squirrels because they fight back. He’d seen it happen a couple times when hunting.

[@user-ii4zf5iq3t]

There were squirrels all over our yard, all over the neighborhood. Our dog would try to chase them and catch them. She was a rat terrier and could catch a bird, but the squirrels were faster and they would just get far enough up a tree trunk out of reach of our dog, turn around and start taunting the dog. Their fast smooching sounds and flipping and thumping their tail was funny. Drove our dog crazy.

[@lookmombeesbirds7444]

He is wrong. As dangerous as squirrels are they are are favorite quarry of many birds of prey species.

[@mapsgoonthewall5396]

@@lookmombeesbirds7444 That's usually baby squirrels. Before they leave their nest they are a prime target.

[@lookmombeesbirds7444]

@@mapsgoonthewall5396 my Harris's Hawks have killed 18 adult squirrels this hunting season so far. I have a few videos of such hunts on my channel.

[@zemtek420]

@@user-ii4zf5iq3t My Ruby Doo has caught 8 tree rats so far. Would be a lot more if our yard was just a little bit bigger. There been a few times my Ruby Doo just barely catches up to them and just pulls out fur from the tail.

[@Kushtrim.5636]

🦅Nice video the squirrel didn't even know the eagle came🐿

[@jett3332]

Love both, but simply nice to see the underdog win.

[@justwilliamcatapultpoacher2275]

Good to see a feeding station for hawks

[@bzb500]

Not good

[@rationsofladyfingers]

Lucky squirrel. I couldn't endure watching the hawk peck and claw at the poor little guy. I hope he recovers.

[@davidhunternyc1]

Agreed! Squirrels are awesome!

[@boylevalerie]

Yes, it’s the same squirrel! He scrambled away. Amazing!

[@dankippert2677]

Never forget yrs ago umpiring a mens softball game and noticed the centerfielder running from something it was a red hawk tearing apart a poor rabit man what a killing machine and gorgeous bird

[@pimpompoom93726]

Looks like the same squirrel to me. Too big for the hawk to handle. This was a young hawk and I think he overestimated his ability to take down the squirrel.

[@verawallace9055]

Am happy the bully didn't win, although am no fan of squirrels

[@TrackedHiker]

@@verawallace9055 hawks aren’t “bullies.” They are just trying to eat. Compassion is all well and good, but have some realism, too. If people could stop all little fuzzy animals from ever being eaten, all the hawks and other predators would die and then the little fuzzy animals would take over the world and destroy things to the point of harming humans, perhaps even killing many humans through crop destruction and disease. Wake up.

[@verawallace9055]

@@TrackedHiker They should go fish hunting, and leave people pets alone, I use to see video of birds fish hunting, it was a spectacle to see

[@TrackedHiker]

@@verawallace9055 “should” as in, hawks have a moral compulsion to eat fish instead of mammals? Do you divorce from reality much???? Hahahahahahahaha

[@brrjohnson8131]

@@TrackedHiker yes, owls & foxes & bobcats & vultures & snakes & should learn to eat fish too. No more squirrel eaters. Ever. They should all die -_-

[@ronnieparfait]

“It’s not the squirrel in the fight, it’s the fight in the squirrel”. 👊🏼✌🏼

[@Inkling777]

We should never forget just how hungry wild animals can get. A little over ten years ago a hillside on the SW corner of Seattle's Green Lake became infested with pet rabbits released by their owners. One one occasion I counted 44 of them on a lawn. An animal rights group offered to capture and relocate them by setting out cages. When I expressed doubt to one of them that more than a few would willing enter a cage, he said that wouldn't be a problem. His group had waited until winter when the rabbits were so desperately hungry they'd enter a cage for food even though they knew that meant being trapped. Although it is not winter in this video the squirrel is doing the same thing returning to this feeding station. It is so hungry, it must brave the danger.

[@genesispuredeaf2390]

Definitely the same squirrel. With a tray full of seed just waiting to be eaten, there’s no doubt. Thx for the video…great capture !!

[@andyc5612]

Definitely the same squirrel, he has some battle damage. Can tell he’s learnt too, now he’s watching behind him.

[@wren5291]

The colouring and face markings look a little darker and more defined at the end of the video, but they seem to match, as does his/her face shape and ear size. So yes, same squirrel and a lucky one at that🙂🐿

[@mof78]

Squirrel been taking BJJ classes and become a foot lock legend from turtle…🤣

[@gregorydavidson177]

Guarantee that's the same squirrel! Could be wrong, but it's sure got what looks like a claw mark on it's rib. That was a heck of a battle! I seen two wasps fight to the death right in front of me one time, and that was one of the most amazing things I've ever seen!

[@evied.4475]

When the hawk takes off you can see he drops the squirrel who’s curled up in a ball and bounces behind the tree. Yes, it’s hard to watch.

[@davidknapp6752]

i saw him run when he was thrown away

[@perrykuehr5538]

wow so interesting..thanks for posting...I think it's the same squirrel except I would expect THAT squirrel to spend a LOT more time looking up in the air! hahaha

[@RC-Heli835]

Yes same Squirrel. He was lucky! Might have been tearing into that Hawks foot. In a few minutes he could chew the hawks foot off if he was lucky enough to be in such a position.

[@treeonelyons]

I cold go for some yogurt and I don't even need to be attacked by a hawk to get there.

[@margaretmarks6685]

That was a small young hawk. And yes that was the same squirrel. You can see the claw mark on his side. The hawk was inexperienced. He will get better at this with practice. Im glad the squirrel got away. It didn't seem to affect his appetite! 😊

[@terrytownsend5583]

The hawk needs to eat.

[@caseyowen17]

Well spoke considering both animals

[@paulsoddsends8967]

Well, they don't call Squirrels, Rats with 'attitude' for nothing. ☺️

[@fergoka]

@@terrytownsend5583 the hawk will eat once it learns to kill his prey.

[@robinemaho]

À pool k

[@nubiaaparicio4185]

THANK YOU BEAUTIFUL CAMERA WORK

[@4iak_]

i love how the hawk is like, help… help me…… what do i do

[@lukewarmwater6412]

That rough legged hawk looked like there was something that was disturbing it off camera.

[@cathloleen8772]

Bluejay

[@franciscoosuna259]

I think the squirrel said to the hawk with a mouth full of hawk leg: herth da deal, I ret go uf la lek, an u ret go a mmeh.

[@danieljohnson4479]

Young retail male

[@SEEKisTimGCarter]

@@franciscoosuna259 😆/ cool, funny observation!!

[@philipmurray9796]

I think the bluejays had something to do with the escape too. They will go after larger birds that are a threat to their nesting area, such as Night Herons. You can hear them and the Hawk constantly looking around.

[@malagastehlaate230]

Agreed Bluejays can be very fiesty... they are definitely territorial and mean... rather like redwing blackbirds... they will divebomb other animals... if they perceive them to be a threat...

[@yamunakutty9657]

Don’t mess with a squirrel 😮. I think it is the same squirrel, since it seems to have an injury. Like ‘nothing happened’. All in a day’s living 😊. Thanks for the post. 2:26

[@Nick-uw2ju]

The hawk is like, "Yep. This is what I do, y'all."

[@enzomarchese7591]

Yes, it's the same squirrel, almost at the end of the video when the falcon tries to fly with it in its claws it is seen as it escapes and runs to the left side behind the tree. and later when she is in the place eating, you can see on his back that she has a wound with loss of fur.

[@adventuresandstuff]

That's some incredible footage!

[@julesfalcone]

I never thought I'd write this but: "that's one tough squirrel."

[@vandyckfamilyhomesteadtv6399]

Now that there is a very determined squirrel 🐿️🐿️

[@liv3rpool92]

Squirrel: "Fiuh, that was a close one" Also squirrel: "Yep my wounds are almost healed, bring it on hawk!"

[@jennam7619]

He is a brave tough little squirrel

[@lancethomas5701]

THE FALCON IS ADORABLE C:

[@Meow.meow.age.5.W.]

The hawk was looking around like, "hope nobody sees this" 😂