Rescuing baby ducks from a 7th story balcony

As regular watchers of this channel will know, ducks can often nest in some very strange areas. We were recently called out to a duck family who had decided to make their home on top of a 7th story balcony in London!
With the ducklings having no chance of survival from a fall that high, Simon and Lawrie, one of our cameramen, rushed out to help. The balcony was very large and, despite efforts, the family kept refusing to go into a net. It took a lot of effort and a lot of patience to catch the whole family but, after a few days rest, they were happy to return to the wild in a much more suitable location!
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[@robbitt]

You're not interfering. You're helping. Everyone and everything needs help from time to time. The people that claim you're interfering simply say that so they can feel better about themselves for doing nothing. Don't even address them. Nature didn't put that building there. People did. And it's not a safe place for a nest. If the complainers had an ounce of intellect they'd be able to come to that conclusion. I guarantee these same people go to doctors or hospitals when they're sick or injured, looking for help. Why? It's nature. We shouldn't interfere to assist them either according their moral compass. Who do the animals have to turn to for help? Thankfully Simon.

[@wildlifeaid]

Thank you for your kind words. That's lovely of you to say :)

[@kirstenzerbinis2973]

Yeah people don’t actually understand what they’re talking about. There was a famous case were there were rats that were killing all the local birds, some scientists said that they should kill all the local rats to keep the birds alive and everybody disagreed and said that was interfering with nature. But there are more factors, humans had actually brought the rats to that place and that type of rat existed everywhere. But the type of bird existed only in that place

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

Agree completely.

[@f8ofk8]

Simon, follow your instincts. Do what you do, which is to tip the scales in the smallest of ways in favor of creatures that are living in our incredibly hostile world. Never apologize for caring and doing your best. That is what your human heart is constructed for, deeply caring. Love you all at Wildlife Aid!!!!

[@wildlifeaid]

Thank you! That's lovely of you to say!

[@JuttaAlbrecht]

They really tested your patience... great job!

[@wildlifeaid]

Very much so! Thank you!

[@Valiran9]

I always love watching your duckling videos! Such a poor mama duck, losing all her babies THREE TIMES IN A ROW. 😞 Thanks for helping a feathered friend out!

[@wildlifeaid]

Thank you for watching! Great to hear you like our videos :)

[@Valiran9]

I love your videos! Seeing all of you helping animals get their lives back in order is a heartwarming thing, especially when it involves little duckies.😊

[@JenE3377]

You are both skilled and patient. But mostly kind.

[@pcbacklash_3261]

Mamma duck and babies now have a future, thanks to Simon & crew. Great job (as always), team! :-D

[@wildlifeaid]

Thank you! Very kind! :D

[@viclaney6575]

Hallelujah!!! Kudos for a job well done. So many less skilled, less patient would either have failed or given up. Will pray for the global community's heightened fiscal support of your organization. Blessings, always.

[@jaishrees9442]

Mama 🦆 duck and her babies, felt glorious to see them swimming away. Stay safe and happy.

[@SteveLedger]

You aren't interfering with nature WE are PART of nature. If humans are in a position to help, then we help. It's natural.

[@codyoshea7615]

Love your work, thank you for saving animals in need

[@wildlifeaid]

Thank you for supporting us!

[@Mrpallekuling]

This is like an episode of Mission Impossible. Great actors!

[@jewerly3843]

Mom says to Simon. Oh is this what you were trying to do? Man all you had to do is just SAY SO. Thank you for your hard work.

[@wildlifeaid]

Haha that would make it easier! Thank you :)

[@EyeSeeThruYou]

Truly grateful there are organizations dedicated to helping birds, and doing whatever it takes. Big thanks and 💚 to all the heroes at *Wildlife Aid* from 🇺🇸

[@wildlifeaid]

Thank you so much, we really appreciate it!

[@EyeSeeThruYou]

@@wildlifeaid we appreciate *you*

[@shellyhambleton9015]

Very relaxing to watch...while you're working hard....when Mum swam off...she was saying thanks..very happy Mum

[@heather8697]

Awesome job Simon and crew:) Your posts always bring a smile to my face💕 Thank you for your love and care towards these little critters😊

[@wildlifeaid]

Thank you, I'm glad you think so! Thanks for watching :)

[@DanielRenardAnimation]

Another heart-warming video! Well done on the R,R,R&R! _Rescue, Rest, Recuperation & Release!_ 😉

[@wildlifeaid]

Thank you! :D

[@breadandcircus1]

You're my HERO, Simon. Thank you for saving animals in need !!!

[@wildlifeaid]

Aww thank you! Very kind!

[@Hammerite]

Persistence is key. Great work!

[@wildlifeaid]

Very much so! Thank you :)

[@claireoswald3857]

What lovely people you are. It's so nice to see in this otherwise harsh world. Really glad the wee ducks got such a nice home in the end.

[@wildlifeaid]

Thank you very much! That's very kind of you!

[@RileighJones]

We already interfered with them, in nature they wouldn’t find trees and bushes floating in the sky (7 stories up). We might as well try to set it right at this point.

[@jewerly3843]

And offer any help they need. Yes.

[@hipocampelofantocame]

Provocateur: We're busily killing humans so fast as we can, but we're loosing the battle. Animals are more vital and necessary to this world than humans. You must have been indoctrinated and screwed up up as a young child; my parents were far wiser.

[@wmoule]

Wow you're really fucked in the head, you should of been taken into care.

[@karsonkevin2]

A bluff would have similar proportions

[@AnnemieM]

Yes that is how normal people would reason but there are people with little thinking power and big attitudes.

[@kirkygirl]

Is there a special place in heaven for Simon? If not, he creates it here on Earth. I think the world is richer for this man, his actions, and his convictions.

[@wildlifeaid]

Thank you very much :)

[@rpaul9578]

What a wonderful man you are Simon that you can be sensitive to a mama duck losing several broods of eggs. Not too many good men out there as empathetic as you are.

[@leandrobravo3319]

This is so sweet! Ducklings are just as cute as most baby-animals, everyone loves them. But Mama-duck was a real beauty, too. Thank you so much for helping her to raise at least one family. Hope, she learnd her lesson though, otherwise she will be expecting your "service" next year XD

[@wildlifeaid]

Hopefully not! Thank you for your support! :D

[@Kate-hm7cj]

thats awesome - i don't understand people saying its interfering with nature - people help each other out - why not animals from time to time - they need help sometimes just like people do.

[@jenniferann6956]

This is so precious! 🥰🦆❤️

[@tnayeem7951]

Thanks so much. I have just subscribed to help you further. Love and respect of what you do and how you do.

[@wildlifeaid]

Thank you, that's very kind! I hope you enjoy our videos :)

[@elushka29]

I love this ducks , well done guys

[@citizenearth71]

We owe them duckies. Simple!

[@zhangruyi3153]

I am so happy there are kind people around. How we treat the least of God's creatures, is how we will be treated. May God bless the team who has rescued the mummy duck and her lovely precious ducklings. AND who are the 11 who gave the 👎?

[@yogafrombodytosoul]

Huge respect and love

[@elizabethcook5029]

The Great Mother Duck in the Sky says...thank you. Never saw this channel..liked and subscribed. Amazing work.

[@felipericketts]

Yay! Another happy result 🙂

[@shadowishes1074]

Great rescue you guys! Silly duck making it difficult for you. They love to be stubborn, don't they? 😂 Great job guys! I'm sure the ducks appreciate it.

[@wildlifeaid]

Thank you! She certainly made it very difficult!

[@chykcha]

Such a joy to watch!

[@bobstreet7950]

God bless you all

[@sandelower3061]

Most wonderful. Happy to see another rescuer of wildlife. I'm upstate NY and do the same but I have two babies who have stayed. With me rather than be wild....a white tail doe who walks into the kitchen for treats and an elderly Canada goose who is in love with my car bumper.... It's odd...

[@lesliemeeks2895]

Well done!! 🐤🐤🐤🌹🌷

[@wildlifeaid]

Thank you!

[@jonasklingberg822]

Feel-good at its very best. 😍

[@TheTinkili]

Such a pretty mama duck too!

[@wildlifeaid]

Very unusual!

[@mysticpizza02]

Aww wonderful thank you!

[@wildlifeaid]

Thanks for watching!

[@jaynesixx2185]

Very smart mum. 😂 the ducklings swimming fast so cute. Another job well done.

[@wildlifeaid]

She was a nightmare to catch! Thank you :)

[@steve5nash]

you guys should make a donate button

[@ForeverWinterandHope]

Love how mamma duck was calling her babies to be with her.

[@jasmineluxemburg6200]

Heartwarming compassion for our fellow creatures!

[@gisawslonim9716]

Wow, I needed that today...that incredible high when the ducks are swimming in their element, mama duck surrounded by her babies, falling into formation and paddling off, free and together and happy. Bless you!

[@wildlifeaid]

Thank you! Releases really are the best bit of the job :)

[@grazia1238]

Wonderful Simon well done xxx

[@chinochristis9119]

HighClassduck👍🏻

[@kit_brace4596]

Love your vids keep it up

[@wildlifeaid]

Thank you!

[@rhijulbec1]

These ALWAYS make me laugh/smile/cry. Beautiful what you do. I donate often~just so you can make me laugh/smile/cry! 💖 Jenn 💖 in Canada 🍁

[@wildlifeaid]

Thank you so much, that's really kind of you to say. Thank you for helping wildlife! :D

[@papeteriebenmlih263]

Big work go a head

[@frightbat208]

Great relocation! 👍🏻

[@adas1766]

Super👍

[@wildlifeaid]

Many thanks!

[@akramabuf9224]

V good job

[@wildlifeaid]

Thank you!

[@runarindo5961]

Ducks are smart

[@Reunion4ever]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@katiesj0]

oh, my hero! thank you so much!

[@piyushkumar-dn7si]

You are great sir... Respect from 🇮🇳

[@jajones-ford2226]

Such beautiful stories. Thank you Simon and all of your team for the wonderful work you do.

[@HilaryIsOkayssss]

I LOVE your videos!! What a gem you all are.💜💜

[@Robby334]

Well done x

[@wildlifeaid]

Thank you :)

[@mamieanding5691]

Make Way for Ducklings!

[@Burstangel93]

This is so lovely! Thank you for dooing this work!

[@wildlifeaid]

Thank you for supporting us!

[@Splexsychiick]

That's a nice roof. Looks like a park. No wonder momma duck picked that spot.

[@olivegrove2615]

how wonderful 😍

[@wildlifeaid]

Thanks :)

[@isabelle9914]

5:19 MUMMY WHY ARE YOU GOING SO FAST?!!?!?! MUMMY! UGGGGHHHH **paddles faster

[@r.mcbride2837]

I always so enjoy these videos. They are my preferred viewing before bedtime. So relaxing and happy endings! ❤️❤️

[@wildlifeaid]

Thank you very much! I'm glad you think so :)

[@polgara888]

What a lovely mother duck! There's one male Mallard duck who has markings like her at my local pond.

[@wildlifeaid]

Oh really? We think she is a hybrid, but we are not 100% of what!

[@ColettevanOs]

Love all the great work you people do, thanks so much!!

[@wildlifeaid]

Thank you very much!

[@ManjeetSingh-tm5up]

Great sir ji ❤🎉🎉🎉

[@hipocampelofantocame]

Another great video on the web! Kudos.

[@wildlifeaid]

Thank you! Very kind!

[@KillinTime8]

I wish I could donate but I live in the US..!

[@MelissicPerfection]

Love your channel! 💕👍🏼😇Thank you for helping this mother and her babies. Please keep doing what you’re doing and making videos! I’ve sent my donation all the way across the pond from the USA 🇺🇸. Respectfully, Melissa L. Austin, Texas, USA

[@wildlifeaid]

Thank you Melissa! That really is very kind of you. you will be helping many animals! :D

[@ediekoller1144]

So cute...Great job of rescuing!

[@wildlifeaid]

Thank you very much!

[@KTPurdy]

awesome rescue

[@LittleLulubee]

May they live a long, happy life ❤️

[@wildlifeaid]

Fingers crossed :)

[@emmalamb4973]

Fantastic rescue. On the edge of my seat watching.

[@wildlifeaid]

Thank you! :D

[@luv2stack]

I donated for the third time. Feelsgoodman

[@wildlifeaid]

Thank you so much! That will make a massive difference to our animals! You are very kind :)

[@luv2stack]

you are very welcome

[@TheSiberianTravelDude]

Oh my gawd some epiccccc dooks

[@shellyhambleton9015]

Subscribed..love it

[@eschwarz1003]

pretty clever duck; where's the dad? Birds very cooperative in raising young; almost essential.

[@RealCadde]

That's a lot of "failed" tags on those metal loops. Makes you wonder how save that place is?

[@roxannalexander4089]

Hey sweetie pie w

[@davidlau9500]

good job

[@ppmaks668]

DUCLINGS AT AUTUMN LOL

[@oldmanhuppiedos]

I love kwak kwak piep

[@wildlifeaid]

Haha! :D

[@azurazdandaridae9158]

awesome

[@wildlifeaid]

Thanks :)

[@ApoTroll]

ALLRIGHT MOM!

[@leilawolf1857]

💞

[@jadonghebreberhan4086]

❤

[@kathymacomber5115]

I wish we all could do more

[@wildlifeaid]

Thank you! You are helping us massively by watching our videos! :)

[@kathymacomber5115]

Your videos are the best

[@annam.addison2129]

I'm going to nag until your earholes bleed, THAT BOOT, Simon! Hahaha... I think there was more in it this time... 😉 Great Work as always....

[@wildlifeaid]

It will never be cleaned! :D

[@annam.addison2129]

@@wildlifeaid Just like a defiant teen....😌

[@user-bb3pg8is8q]

🥰

[@danieladonda4696]

❤️🙏💫🥰

[@XxRavenwishxX]

Hey Simon, I’d love a video on how you learned this is what you wanted to do.

[@wildlifeaid]

We are thinking of running a live Q&A very soon, so hopefully we can answer that then! :)

[@blobbertmcblob4888]

Nice looking mallard mix. Wonder what she's mixed with.

[@nabeelasghar6883]

13 dislikes????? these are phycho people

[@shellyhambleton9015]

Alright mum, alright mum..mama: alright grandpa

[@XXyyQQww]

first of all, I love your work, I appreciate Simon and the whole team of vets and volunteers and everybody involved so much and I support Wildlife Aid in every way. But I have a question… how often do you have rescues? Because it seems like you have them literally every day but I can't imagine (and I surely hope not) that there has to be saved an animal every day. So I am wondering, how many calls do you get a day/ week/ month? cheers and keep it up!

[@wildlifeaid]

We go out to several every day! Not all of them are filmed as our camera crew are also rescuers/animal care volunteers :) We deal with about 20,000 incidents every year!

[@annwithaplan9766]

I didn't know crows go after babies, too. Yikes! Good job, though!

[@masudkh8514]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼