Bird Watching "Airgun Style" [Pest Bird Hunting] - Episode 2

[@Starbuckin]

I really like how you show the enemy birds (invasive alien species) such as Starlings and House Sparrows being shot and at the same time educate about our native song birds that should never be harmed but defended. This helps to teach others would should be shot and what should be protected. Great shots and great job!

[@BlackrockLobbyist]

i was fishing at a park once (red winged black birds are abundant there) and i cast along the shoreline where one blackbird happened to be sitting and my lure smacked him and he got tangled up in my line. he made some blood-curlding noise then began screeching and all of the other black birds (and a few grackles) started circling me and screeching at me until the first bird managed to jump out of my line... i was legitimately terrified

[@benmclaughlin5496]

ForgedByFortitude I have casted bear one of their nests with a top water and it picked it up and carried it away

[@imbok]

For observing natural behavior, there is no substitute for a person in the field making direct observations. Thanks for the very educational vid.

[@1377Crosman]

You have a unique bird watching vid! Love them, especially the time-out to dispatch a starling or house sparrow. Definitely one of the most watchable hunting videos on KZbin. Will be watching for Episode 3.

[@mr_badger_ftw4483]

Love how you give facts and explain everything, favorite channel👍

[@riverman9360]

I asked my Ornithology Lab professor once, after mentioning how much he hates seeing European starlings in the U.S., what his feelings were on cow birds. He said (non verbatim), "actually, as aggravating as their behavior tends to be for us, with our own ideas of what is or isn't ethical, I think that we tend to be a bit unfair towards the cowbird. There's a theory out there, which I tend to view as likely, that the cowbirds migrated with the bison, so they wouldn't have always had time to raise their own young. The bison aren't making mass migrations across the Great Plaines anymore, but we ARE left with lots of edge habitat from habitat destruction and fragmentation; and edge habitat is mostly where they target nests." This is my favorite on your channel so far. Thank you. Please do more like this one. It makes me want to get a scope cam and make some of my own.

[@nmarbletoe8210]

cool story about the cowbird. i tend to agree, as it is a native species, that it shouldn't be on the target list. If cowbirds are a problem for an endangered species, then it would be ok to kill them locally, as they do for the Kirtland's Warbler. Cowbirds are also protected by law, as are basically all birds except starlings, house sparrows, and pigeons. (game birds are protected by game laws, most others by the migratory bird treaty act). I appreciate that Ted here doesn't shoot any cowbirds, even tho he says he wants to, the bird he shot next was a starling.

[@FatTony5858]

This guy is a total badass no joke, he can teach you about birds while he shoots them

[@nemesis9330]

Excellent video Ted. Thank you so much for making these. These videos really get you excited for spring :)

[@brianmcdonough8913]

You are bringing back memories, Daisy, Benjamin pump, Beeman, my Hi Score break barrel pistol.....32$, (my favorite). Killer videos sir, dude. I'd like to tell you about the massive rat I popped that was so big our dog wasn't eating its food and gettin skinny. Bones showing. The rat was eating the dogs food. Dog was afraid of it. I was 17. 59 now. I sat in the corner for 2 hours, gun trained on the dog dish. 177 cal. That English rifle sure was worth the extra money. It was like a freight train went thru it. I'll never forget that day. Brian

[@Puppy_Puppington]

Dude, you're great at these videos. I seriously loved every second of this and was interested the whole time.

[@48vdcwrld]

Absolutely hilarious, by far one of your best narratives....LOL!

[@Diamondback68]

Hunters often make the best conservationists since they have a better understanding of habits and behaviour. This was a great nature video on its own. I use an air rifle to control pests on my home in California. Since I live in the city I use a Gamo Whisper (low power, subsonic) and I own everything within 30 yards. Your Matador drills things at 2-3 times the distance. Another toy for the list Keep em coming!

[@bearicade5582]

The Red Winged Blackbird is my favorite bird.

[@nateknight8415]

cool slo-mo action. the scope jumps, then a sec later an explosion of feathers!

[@carsonwells1785]

Great video, Ted. The joy that you take just experiencing the natural world around you is heart-warming. Thank you for taking the time to share with us. Luv and kisses, Carfunkle.

[@PuppetMask]

"Okay so this is a very common blackbur... Wait a second, Starling... (splat!!) Anyway,-" lol

[@badradiohabit]

Again, another awesome video. You sure know your birds. Great narrating also, very addicting. I can't stop watching. Keep up the good work!

[@lrbthsn]

You're doing the Lord's work, keep it up.

[@Queenmania2007]

I've only gotten into your videos recently, but I really enjoy them! I really appreicate how you take the time to learn and explain about the birds - and, of course, shoot a sparrow every now and then. Funny commentary and I look forward to more!

[@Miya-Akuma]

Ted reminds me of the dog in the Disney movie Up. When he is trying to focus and the then "SQUIRREL!" or "STARLING!"

[@synthsmagic]

Nice video and very educational. I am a marksman shooter and after seeing this video I wouldn't mind taking on the starlings and sparrows. You must enjoy your work.

[@rtanner77]

Great informative video about some of our native species of birds. Glad to see that you care enough about our native birds to eliminate the non-native invasive species. Cheers!

[@dosejoke]

A week cant pass without me having to see one of Ed's vids .keep it up

[@d777j777l777]

Takes me way back to good old Australia in the seventies, when my mates and I were slug gun mad. Only difference was, with us nothing was spared.

[@benlumboo7]

That first Shot is an absolute Beauty !

[@Thornius50]

I have been a birder and bird photographer for 30 years as well as full-time hunter. A lot of us take out cowbirds, too, to protect the less common species.

[@anon2-]

This is great man. Don't let that hate bring you down that some are throwing out there. Keep doing what you are doing, cuz me and lots moooore people are looking forward to your vids!

[@JamesKing2understandinglife]

I do not understand why you give so much information on your videos, but it makes for the very best videos I have ever watched. Keep up the great work. Count me as a new subscriber.

[@IAA015]

wow nasty headshot, brain substances flew all over the place

[@gruffmi1970]

Dude, you are awesome! I love your videos and you have a pretty solid knowledge of birds. I enjoy the information and the kill shots. Well done and well edited!

[@JimaNikki]

LOL!!! "Hang on... Starling!" Love it!

[@mcnallyrd3]

I love your videos ted, very informative and i love how you throw in shots of you picking off the starlings

[@shield400]

Fantastic video Ted. I found it enjoyable, entertaining and very educational. Thanks!

[@andrewstevens7335]

new synthetic marauder .22 arrived today along with a bipod and a hawke sidewinder scope cant wait till rabbit season

[@Reued]

Duck season :D

[@jameslawson7383]

Wabbit season

[@davidgficklin8740]

I love birds. The joy of watching birds is enhanced by the knowledge of and discrimination of beneficial birds, songbirds, from invasive species and pests that I refer to as target birds. I subscribed to your channel because I have been an air gun bird watcher for 20 years. I use a Beeman RX (Theoben gas ram) in 5mm with Burris 4-12X mini at 900 fps with Crossman Premier heavies. Your videos are great. We will never make a dent in these pests, but whacking a cowbird helps a bluebird make it.

[@TheSilverBinder]

Huzza! Bloody pest! I once went so far as to send recipes in to newspapers with english sparrows and starling recipes.

[@TheOrietnom]

Man, I'm a fan of your videos, they are really very good,do not stop doing them.congratulations. Everaldo.

[@Clown-World69]

I wanna see more shots taken. Plus the starling hatred is actually pretty funny lol

[@ForgedEggs]

Pow, right in the kisser! Love your videos, keep 'em coming.

[@TehGoblin61]

The redwing blackbird is a very common bird and- Oh hang on a second, starling! Lmfao! That cracked me up, keep up the great work!

[@steveb0914]

Well done. I appreciate the way you discern between indigenous birds and invaders. I look forward to seeing your next video that describes how you mount the camera.

[@abellares7983]

my hero ! watched each of your vids at least twice since I found your channel. wish you would still upload more like these !

[@MrHitsquad29]

Dude i love the commetary & the slow motion when you shoot the bird.. badassss

[@pdoug54]

Naturalist,ornatholigist and sniper, you rock Ted!

[@MrCauphy]

@TheKeyWestian It's a "bulldog" style of air rifle. The barrel is right above the air chamber. Keeps thing compact. For more info look up Edgun.

[@williamrichins4908]

You are incredible. You not only make great shots, but you area bit of a ornithologist. Amazing!

[@Lyecdevf]

This is really amazing. I thought I have seen most of the best pest control videos on youtube but now I find you! :)

[@tonyktx44]

Great vids dude love the info and the witty commentary both. Thanks for posting these, keep'em coming !

[@nicklorentz380]

Love ur videos hope u never stop

[@GPgundude]

All of your videos are the BEST !! THANKS !!!!!!

[@JM10344]

Always a nice video on a cold Sunday with a cup of coffee. A lot of good info thank you Ted.

[@stillborn86]

I don't think I've laughed as hard as I just did at 2:57 in a long time... Thanks for that.

[@GreatNorth2011]

Your videos are very well done! Always entertaining and I walk away feeling as though I've learned something each time too.. Keep em coming!

[@danofiremano]

I love your videos for the fact that they are informational as well as entertaining. Thanks

[@LordRobere]

I very much liked your video with it's interesting dialogue and the occasional shot. Very good shooting also. Well done.

[@derekgandy183]

This is awesome. Absolute poetry.

[@JDSLuis]

Very cool vid man! Intresting, funny and the shooting was great too! keep'em coming!!

[@unfussylobster]

Love your videos. Keep posting and I'll keep watching.

[@krobak47]

This is the best educational video I have ever seen! Keep up the good work!

[@keejinjohanson]

man those house sparrows just explode lol.

[@Rockingkleven14]

i love hunting and i love your comedy. keep the videos up you are awsome!

[@Riyame]

Loved it, cant wait for the next episode.

[@ogive308]

hilarious and informative! I love seeing those starlings getting smokechecked. Keep up the good work..

[@leftymadrid]

Great info Ted, as always. Got me laughing on the funny stuff, Good video man.

[@Zanislav100]

PLEASE MAKE MORE OF THIS VIDEOS I LOVE THEM! :)

[@TheDonCucaracho]

I smiled every time you shot one.

[@ahuggy911]

Love this series!!! I look forward to more! Don't listen to all the haters, you're helping the environment by killing HOSPs and starlings more than anything.

[@wabbitts100]

I used to hunt Pigeons in our hanger with a Benjamin 22 Pump LOL ! Enjoyed your Videos you take pest control to whole new level

[@metallican2295]

This and the first part are now my favorite vids lol ur hilarious

[@haydos781]

Hey Ted, sum orsum vids, reallllly enjoyable, keep up the great work, cant wait for more, big Aussie fan...hj78

[@Mantisboy14]

"Hold on a minute starling" thats awesome!!

[@thetubewatcher36]

Hey man... your videos are among the best on KZbin. You make them extremely interesting and not boring... keep up the good work and thank you for getting rid of pest birds...

[@busdriver824]

Impressive vid ted, Outstanding vid as usual keep up the great work!!

[@spaceman4lyf]

1:37 that moment when you get caught doing something wierd. You think nobody is watching.

[@tedbreeden4066]

Dude, you are really good at this, great delivery and good shooting.

[@TubbsTheCat]

Cant find the articles. Was either NPR or CornelI. I did find this blurb on wiki while searching for the articles though: "According to a study by the Florida Museum of Natural History published in 1983, the cowbird returned to ransack the nests of a range of host species 56% of the time when their egg was removed. In addition, the cowbird also destroyed nests in a type of "farming behavior" to force the hosts to build new ones. The cowbirds then laid their eggs in the new nests 85% of the time"

[@wazjr1]

Awesome videos! It is nice to know there are more of us. Hats off to your shooting as well, you defiantly are dialed in. . I downloaded some audio of Starlings and put it in my CD player and roll down my windows, crank it up and you know the rest. I will try and get a pic of what my .204 Ruger does to them, there is a poof of feathers and their feet are still clamped to whatever they were peached on. Damn near every time, it is great. Great job, keep up the good work! DHC

[@NohbdyThere]

I love this style of video. I'd also love it if you could do more like this.

[@theairgunsource]

Too funny! Great video! Love the humour ;)

[@NeoAndersonn]

really love your videos, please make more slow motion hunting videos, you made me happy :D

[@ThePhan7em]

yet another great video mate, once again

[@dirt0133]

"Clock Work Orange" reference?!?! Nice. Really enjoy your videos and appreciate what you're doing. Also, educational....well done.

[@legomaster1113]

Love the strategy used on those darn starlings! :)

[@justindunlap1235]

That bird riding the hawk, that some crazy shit.

[@scottrobertson9452]

Good video, Ted. Love your commentary!

[@TopTierFindsDepot]

I am just getting into this whole air rifle thing, and I bought a .177 Gamo silent stalker whisper and its nice and my first air rifle. But I like bird hunting and small game hunting more than target shooting. I wan't something with more punch but equal velocity and accuracy. I was thinking of returning my gun and getting a .22 . Which is the best .22 that meet these requirements? Or should I stay with the .177?

[@FollowingGhost]

Great as always. Here if I get shots at cowbirds they go the way of the starlings and sparrows.

[@jellyneck100]

Dude, I got to say these videos are awesome. I used to shoot a pellet gun growing up but would never hit any birds because it was cheap and not accurate. Your videos remind me of being a kid

[@HegartySlings]

another top video ted ... fantastic

[@TheFray9484]

lol who saw that finch blow up towards the beggining, his second kill?!? Amazing!

[@spitfire15065]

Haha, great video man, I never get tired of watching them, keep em coming.

[@AVScilian]

It's like Jimbo and Ned from southpark! "You see boys, the red wing blackbird is a - STARLING ITS COMIN' RIGHT FOR US ! ! !" *EPIC HEAD SHOT* "very common bird in wisconsin."

[@AndyRobichaud]

Well done, Ted. A good mix of information and shooting.

[@lilbigmorgan]

great channel haha. i was scrolling around on here and i saw a video from this guy, immediately hooked haha.

[@johnnyfive5060]

This video is great!! EPIC!!!! Thanks a lot, I really enjoyed.

[@TubbsTheCat]

Did you know studies have recently found that the brown headed cowbirds often go back and check on the progress of their laid eggs or chicks. The same study also found that they will destroy the host birds nest and eggs if they see the host bird has discovered and discarded their cowbird egg.

[@lFloh]

i just found your videos today and i gotta say, they made my day! I Love all of the humor in them, and it is a great way to learn about birds. + I can learn at what angle you need your pellet gun to be at if shooting a bird from very far away. :)

[@ericvoodoo527]

I find this hilarious. Subscribed.

[@wjjmlg]

wonderful videos. love em, keep em coming!!

[@lightswitch64]

your videos R the best air rifle videos on youtube.