When Martin Got 4 Talons Through His Hand

One of the most common questions asked of Martin is if he ever gets bit by the critters he helps and works with. In this video he will address that issue and tell the story of when he worked at Busch Gardens and one eagle "playfully" put all four of his talons through Martin's hand.
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One of the most common questions asked of Martin is if he ever gets bit by the critters he helps and works with. In this video he will address that issue and tell the story of when he worked at Busch Gardens and one eagle "playfully" put all four of his talons through Martin's hand. Please Visit: www.gowildlife.org www.martintyner.com Please Help: www.gowildlife.org/get-involved/ Rodent Pro Gift Certificates: www.gowildlife.org/get-involv... Martin's Book: www.gowildlife.org/healer-of-... Please Shop our Amazon Wishlist: a.co/h1LMYgw Please support us through Amazon Smile: smile.amazon.com/ch/87-0570151 _Mail Donations_ You are welcome to mail us a donation or call to ask any questions about our organization. Phone: [phone] • [phone] Address: P.O. Box 1907 Cedar City, UT 84721-1907 Checks Payable to: Southwest Wildlife Foundation of Utah Official Site: www.gowildlife.org KZbin: kzbin.info Facebook: facebook.com/Southwest-Wi... Twitter: twitter.com/swfgowildlife Instagram: instagram.com/swfgowildlife/ Web hosting generously provided by: www.pair.com

[@Alphaphotographer]

Holy Molly! "Oh sweetie." Patience with these eagles is astonishing and wonderful to see. But this is a necessary warning for those who may one day work with them.

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Agreed, definitely need to know what those talons can do!

[@sassykat2000]

Thank you for everything you do. These birds are awe inspiring. ⭐

[@jadenason4748]

I was wondering why you haven't returned Scout to the wild also ?? Is there a reason why you keep him ??

[@mylovedwildanimals8520]

@8:12 this eagle has his claws on your pants. How is that different from having them on a hand?

[@bec7357]

“You have 4 holes in your hand” uh ... “Yes I know that.” 🤣🤣

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Doctors catch everything, don't they? ;-)

[@ceciliag2929]

Southwest Wildlife Foundation of Utah 😂😂😂😂

[@robsmith8715]

Doc was real quick with his assesment of yr hand 😁. Classic

[@zerksepraga]

🤣🤣

[@terineedler6219]

I'm glad you have two arms with hands on each of them!

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Thank you Teri!

[@nicoledorris7620]

I am glad your hand and arm are okay now. You and Scout look great together. He truly has respect for you as you do him.

[@GowildlifeOrg]

So are we!

[@ramsayward6582]

I once had a Red Tailed Hawk grab my hand whilst changing anklets. It was so painful. My hand swelled up almost instantly, and I still had to finish the job. It was a very sobering experience. The thought of shaking hands with a Golden Eagle gives me the fear.

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Glad you are okay, take care!

[@brenda.jameshomerkirklandk9368]

Southwest Wildlife Foundation of Utah gyy

[@tacticplanner7188]

The relationship that Scout allows you to have with him is amazing I love to watch how patient and kind you are with even the most bad tempered animal. I best you are a wonderful dad and grandfather, your kids probably just understand with a certain look. You are true hero for others to try to emulate, thanks so much.

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Thank you we appreciate your interest and kind words, faclonry is a 24/7 commitment!

[@fessellsahmed2587]

Thank God your hand recovered. 👌👌👌

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Agreed!

[@Kaleidofy.FaeryGirL13]

Fantastic story! So glad u still have a right arm!😀 Scout looks good to me!

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Scout always looks good!

[@dennisvance4004]

When I worked in a machine shop, after wearing my work boots for 8 sweaty hours my feet could kill, too.

[@GowildlifeOrg]

😂

[@domineekelam321]

LMFAO 😂💀

[@jo-vf8jx]

🤣

[@joshdfox420]

That one eagle gave what looked like a painful kiss..yikes

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Definitely need to take care around them!

[@bloeckmoep]

Well that is a life lesson. Thank you for sharing this one. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Good to see you back!

[@bloeckmoep]

@@GowildlifeOrg : Yeah, next 4 weeks will be also stuffed with services but then the periode is slowly coming to an end. Then finally do a week vacation and necessary repairs for our garden and house animals. My finch hen is currently in molting too, so there are lots of feathers in her cage, she will need her winter renovated cage soon too.

[@lindaclarkq8326]

Love it when he calls a big birds "sweetie". Lol

[@ijokesweetie]

Ouchie!!!!! Poor YOU. You are so brave.

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Big ouch for sure!

[@onetuliptree]

Great story! Overuse of antibiotics is so common they aren't working very well anymore, so it is really interesting you strengthened your own immunity.

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Thanks for watching!

[@awafful8037]

God is our amazing creator. He has so perfectly designed our bodies! I love that you have learned that the antibodies God has given you are far better than any man can come up with. Thank you for so many years of dedication! I am a subscriber and love watching your videos.

[@chuckynickolodean8420]

Martin's Hawks and Falcons are Majestic Creatures, 4 holes in his hand, thinking about it is making me queasy, I found a sparrow in my house, my father died 2 days later, it was flying around the house, I was terrified, I am very superstitious about birds, or paintings or ornaments of birds, I would be too scared of Martin's creatures, not through superstition, the brute strength , the talons, beaks and the massive wings flapping would scare the hell out of me...

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

I love the little noises they make...

[@MaMaBear14]

What a painfull kiss of an eagle.. I like scout very much...

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Scout is amazing!

[@MustWatchTV]

That’s a big eagle 🦅 wow

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Scout is on the big side for a male.

[@viktorbihar5384]

Seriously? Did you know that the largest eagle is a harpy? Out in the jungle, Harpies hunt sloths, grown sloths. They can even glide and fly with prey almost their size. In mongolia, there are subspecies of golden eagle witch are used by falconers in a tradition amd will usually hunt wolves with their golden eagles. The first golden eagle flys up to scout, then it hunts the wolf down whilst trying to kill it, then comes the other eagle and secures the prey though not often is the prey alive

[@cobalt3738]

@@viktorbihar5384 I thought the Great Philippine Eagle was the largest?

[@richardcarla4946]

@@cobalt3738 your're right Philippine eagle is the largest (length), while stellar sea eagle is the biggest (weight). Harpy eagle is the 2nd largest and 2nd biggest eagle in terms of maximum weight while philipine eagle is the 2nd biggest in terms of average weight

[@katrinashostakovich3607]

it is SO BIG! When he jumped from your glove to your leg my heart nearly stopped. I highly doubt blue jeans could stop a talon from the likes of a Scout from going through!!! 😱😬💕

[@cameronferguson1211]

Yeah no. Jeans are absolutely no protection

[@paulyhoffmann]

What a seriously beautiful relationship those 2 have. That is one lucky dude.

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Scout is all that

[@juliebirb7162]

Wow, Martin! That's intense. I'm glad you kept your arm. I'm always fascinated by bird feet. They are amazing. I love the webs on ducks and the raptor feet of course.

[@GowildlifeOrg]

We're glad he's still got his arm too! Scout's got great feet!

[@juliebirb7162]

@@GowildlifeOrg I agree. He does have awesome feets. Feets that kill prey.

[@ashstubbings2603]

All I did was write 'How strong are the talons of a Golden Eagle?' into the KZbin search engine and your video came up. I've always had a great love of these wonderful creatures! They have always fascinated, almost mystified me! You do some wonderful (and no doubt, very hard) work. Thank you.

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Glad you found us!

[@ricardowegner8368]

❤️

[@chiacheeseng538]

Bless you both 🕊️🪷🦅

[@joec4251]

Love the sounds that Scout makes...Thanks for the video, and great story...stay awesome!

[@GowildlifeOrg]

He's awfully vocal sometimes!

[@tcwhite0104]

Beautiful eagle and I thoroughly enjoy watching and learning at all you do. Next time we are out that way I’d love to stop and visit. I ordered your book this morning and can’t wait to read it. Love the work you do.

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Thanks Tom, that is great to hear! We hope you enjoy the book! Please do let us know if you come to town. You can contact us directly at [e-mail]

[@tcwhite0104]

Southwest Wildlife Foundation of Utah you’re very welcome and sure will.

[@jessepadilla5919]

Those infections are no joke. You aren't a falconer until you've been footed. And footing is a hell of a thing.

[@GowildlifeOrg]

We're glad Martin lives to tell the tale!

[@heeroyui9439]

what an incredible story

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Thank you.

[@phillyguy2157]

Martin is an American hero and is a very brave man!!!

[@skydance8017]

Beautiful Eagle and great story!

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Thanks for watching

[@jamesjj3993]

You are there for look after eagles. God bless you sir..

[@Kg-pv6vm]

You definitely have the best friends in the world. So much love for this animals.

[@GowildlifeOrg]

He's definitely a critter guy!

[@johngrantham8024]

Hi from Scotland. I have a friend who is a falconer and he tells the tale of a friend of his who was cleaning out the mews where he kept his Buzzard and got careless. Something spooked his bird and it jumped onto his bare arm with both sets of talons going right through. In great pain, he managed to release one foot and was trying to manoeuvre the Buzzard into a perch when it grabbed onto his free wrist, effectively handcuffing him. Dripping blood, all he could do was sit and gently talk to his bird to calm it. It took 30 minutes for the bird to release him and he lost quite a bit of blood but he said it was his own fault, not his Buzzard's. My friend would never let me help out unless I had a gauntlet on.

[@GowildlifeOrg]

There is risk for sure

[@notadumbassliberal6950]

What a powerful animal.

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Agreed!

[@vanillabean1677]

Yikes, so glad you didn't lose that arm. Such beautiful creatures. Thank you for your love and dedication

[@GowildlifeOrg]

We're glad he didn't too! Thanks for your interest and concern!

[@lorypeterson5502]

Dangggggg! Well, glad your hand turned out OK. Thanks for sharing!

[@GowildlifeOrg]

So are we!

[@maurineramos2090]

Holy smokes! What an adventure. And the building is really nice. You deserve the best for all that you do.

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Thank you Maurine, we appreciate your interest!

[@CATherine001]

I am so thankful for people like you who are stewards of Raptors. The love and dedication really shows with every Raptor who is brought in to receive the wonderful care. With every Raptor returned to the wild is a testament to your success. Keep up the great work!

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Thank you for your interest and kind words

[@atnfn]

Oh you ate one of my fingers,... VERY GOOD!

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Always a risk...

[@truthbknwn]

I love Scout. Perfect name for him.

[@GowildlifeOrg]

We love him too!

[@whisperingeaglelanders2339]

Oh my, you are such a brave person! I am so glad that you rehab this fabulous birds!!

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Brave and scarred!

[@nanushinthetube7065]

Amazing story. Thank you for telling it.

[@cathy1464]

Lovely video of Martin sharing stories of him and Scout. Amazing!

[@joanne5802]

Thank you Martin. I really enjoy watching your videos. Congratulations on the new Rehab shed. You will now be able to save even more wildlife!❤🦅❤

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Thank you Joanne, we sure hope so! And hope for much more!

[@nadineF]

Martin you are the best. Please know that your deeds helps restoring my pale, faint faith in humanity.

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Thank you Nadine, that is very nice of you to say. There are whole lot of kind and generous people who help us help critters!

[@_RayOfLight_]

I wish you a Health to your hands 🙌.

[@sharonjudd7786]

Your vids are the best. Thanks so much for all you guys do. Everyone please donate to this amazing rescue.

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Thank you Sharon, glad you are enjoying

[@heidim6468]

It’s amazing you have build up against bacteria against these beautiful animals.Thank you for saving all the wildlife.....

[@tosca8571]

Ouch! That sounds horrific! I am so glad you didn't lose your arm or your love for eagles.

[@GowildlifeOrg]

So are we! Thanks for your concern!

[@rose8968]

Happy holidays Martin and Susan! You are role models!!

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Thank you Emma! We wish you best holiday too!

[@candiceloyy1967]

You sir are a great man!

[@fredferd965]

When we lived in Las Vegas thirty some years ago, we had a neighbor who was a wildlife expert, working mostly with bats. He routinely kept his rabies shots current, and had himself tested to be sure his immunity was up, etc. I don't know if you'd need something like that for this work. What you do is very interesting to everybody!!!

[@tjthompson3270]

"Wow well done sweety, you've just bitten my finger off. I'm so damn proud of you you know that! Well, wanna go for the next one right now?? Sure, no prob girl give it all you got, maybe this time you might even get 2 fingers off at once!" Well if this isn't caring about your animals then I really don't know what is...

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Fortunately Martin still has all his fingers. Over his 50 years of working with critters he's found keeping a steady tone and attitude is helpful, even if he has to quietly endure some pain.

[@tjthompson3270]

Well that's good to hear at least hehe ;) Most wild animals can sense if a human is there to help or not, and in those cases they will more likely give 'warning' bites or scratches when you handle them instead of using full force like when somebody is about to harm them or something so that makes a huge difference as well of course.

[@Zeelian]

Them trying to bite and claw him is a good sign, a wild bird that doesn't try to fight or resist in any way is usually in really bad shape. Them trying to bite and claw shows there's still life and fight left in them.

[@MasterYota1]

What a great story.

[@intotheabyssoftheunknown4479]

I can't decide which is bigger, his kind & caring heart or his balls of bravery & courage. His unselfish love and compassion he has for all wildlife is phenomenal! In my honest opinion, he and his wife are gifted angels serving God and the community! God bless you for your service, hardwork and dedication! So much admiration & respect, I can't express it with mere words, but I tried!

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Thank you for such kind words, we appreciate your interest.

[@plk_0626]

Im glad that your ok and you still have your arm coz you really need your arms to do the amazing work that you do. You are such an amazing person Martin. Im always in awe watching all your vids. Lots of love from Auckland New Zealand 😊❤

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Us too! Greetings back to New Zealand!

[@zerksepraga]

Thank you for sharing your story, especially the part that informs us that you develop resistance to those specific bacterial infactions, and that you don't take antibiotics 'cause they also kill the good bacteria that offsets the bad. It mean a lot to me as a nurse.

[@spiridoulaathanasopoulou9244]

Congratulations

[@Jackal]

this vid deserves more views!! courageous

[@GowildlifeOrg]

We appreciate every view!

[@nonik5161]

Your Living your God gifted destiny taking care of All of His Majestic birds 🦅 Truly Amazing n mind blowing to watch these videos ♥️ Thank You for sharing 👍

[@mariarohmer2374]

Look how he went for the neck! 1:13 😬 These eagles know just where to aim.😳

[@migjtyalfie4501]

Love the foot print from scout !!! So cute !!

[@GowildlifeOrg]

He's got a big one!

[@migjtyalfie4501]

Great videos love you guys

[@mariarohmer2374]

Oh my Lord, this story is scary. Cannot believe you went through that. I also agree about antibiotics. Good for you.👍🏽

[@valariesrisingsun7937]

Wow, eagle talons are sure impressive! And such GORGEOUS birds they are too! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOU DO. Sending love out of Salt Lake City 💕💕💕

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Agreed, gorgeous birds! Thanks for watching!

[@aimeledesertsahara1864]

Wow so cute 😍😍😍😍💓

[@farangisehsani592]

He is a great man!

[@frantucker608]

Great story! (better you than me!) Scout is absolutely beautiful!! Thanks!

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Thanks Fran! Scout always looks good!

[@fredferd965]

Majestic!

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Scout is something for sure!

[@thedarkwolfv7233]

Those talons are insane. I couldn't imagine one of these being angry at me

[@gillianloomes-quinn1289]

I love your web admin’s sense of humour!

[@GowildlifeOrg]

We don't let her out much...

[@MYROADTRIPS99]

Thank you for sharing

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Thanks for watching!

[@clutchthecinnamonsergal8493]

Great video

[@donvee2000]

I've loved birds and had a fascination and love for Eagles as long as I can remember. So I'm really glad to have found your channel. Ive been bitten by pet Parrots more times than I can count, and it hurts like hell every time. I can't imagine getting tagged by a bird that size.Your a true American hero my friend.... battle scars and everything.

[@GowildlifeOrg]

We're glad you found us too! Thanks for your interest!

[@22.NUU.DRU.22]

I really like and enjoy this man.

[@GowildlifeOrg]

So do we!

[@mrappletonwoodstone9571]

Great Videos. God bless You

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Thank you for your interest

[@janinebell763]

That was fantastic information.

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Good to hear

[@juangil9927]

Your a awesome man ! Thanks for keeping the eagles 🦅 healthy

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Thank you Juan

[@lettie1829]

I really enjoy the videos and his stories

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Good to hear, thank you!

[@brunosbay7671]

Great works martin

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Thank you Bryan!

[@stevenbinkley1314]

What an Amazing job you have, GOD Bless you for the work that you do with these beautiful creatures of GOD thank you for all you do

[@ceciliag2929]

Martin you are so lucky, watching you with that bird, the way you care for it. I would love to have an eagle on my arm and be able to pet it lovingly like you do 💙💜❤️💚

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Scout is definitely a good part of Martin's work. It's a 24/7 commitment to care for him properly.

[@MyWesa]

just bought your book i love watching your vids very inspiring and it's sad when you loose one

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Thanks Lisa, that's great to hear! We hope you will enjoy the book!

[@Dreez76]

Scout looks so majestic, he belongs stamped on a goldbar :)

[@GowildlifeOrg]

We do have his footprint on books!

[@shaneliu4170]

Nice talons, little scary, good to have right arm back, what a tough day!

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Two arms are very nice for sure!

[@sofializzy4519]

Scout is a gorgeous creature & Martin is a VERY VERY wise human. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and your beautiful friendships with these magnificent creatures. PS - Scout didn't look scroungey to me, in fact he still doesn't look scroungey to me even after Martin said it. LOL

[@janebailey8032]

That sounds like agonizing pain! Idk how you could sit still while those wooden sticks were being shoved into those holes in your hand! I'm glad you still have your arm!

[@greensteelusallc7862]

That is awesome, i shared your video too.

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Thanks for the share! Glad you enjoyed.

[@merrywriterb7811]

I got the book, and I got Scout's print as well as autographs. It's a nice easy read, and breaks up nicely while in a waiting room of a doctor's office, not to mention the interesting animal stories. If there is one word for the book it is Determination - from the git go, when parents thought he was just playing w/birds.

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Great to hear! Glad you enjoyed!

[@aviationgirl542]

You guys are awesome. Scout is beautiful.

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Agreed, Scout is all that!

[@Africancrownedeagle]

I love ❤️ eagles I hope to work with them someday 💙 ❤️

[@cigoramos1971]

I just order the book .. and a mug ❤️👍🏼🥰🙏🏼

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Thank you for the support! We hope you enjoy both!

[@BlueDudette]

Great story, glad it caused no lasting damage. I avoid antibiotics too after overuse when I was younger. Scout is beautiful.

[@GowildlifeOrg]

We're glad too!

[@shahbazvlogs9220]

good job sir nice you 💕

[@mkirkman89]

What a bone chilling story to hear. Definitely makes you feel like you're gonna throw up when you can imagine what it looked like as it's being told.

[@GowildlifeOrg]

We hope you are okay!

[@mkirkman89]

@@GowildlifeOrg I'm fine. Takes more than a grueling story to make me sick lol.

[@dayzemae9015]

Very interesting❤️🦅

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Thanks for watching!

[@FSU_Bulldogs]

🦅

[@ellesmithfagan]

wow , what a story! I often wondered why you do not always wear protective gear over all exposed skin, but your story helps a bit. God bless you and your good work. I often follow the eagle nesting cams and the peregrine falcons , then I fly over to the hummingbirds, whose images raised funds for tiny preemie baby care. Life - it's about life. It MUST be about life. Shocked to have to say so out loud - I thought everyone felt so, but no. Maybe covid will help people to appreciate and engage in life in better and helpful ways more and more. Happy New Year!

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Thank you for your interest

[@olexxr8503]

You Where a lucky mann..

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Definitely perks to being Martin!

[@hellenhoran352]

He always says he likes when the Eagles he saves fight him.... Keeps them wild 🤣🤣..

[@identification133]

Great story, it just goes to show that these birds have instinctive mechanisms but we have tamed them. You are running a great program for these beautiful birds - I hope you sell a lot of books and receive funding so you could better care for them.

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Thank you for your interest but none of the animals we handle are tame. Our wildlife ambassadors are trained, but still wild. Generally, any wild animal that acts "tame" is very sick.