Today I learned foxes don't eat birds because they're food, but just because they're annoying hair-thieves 😂

@goognamgoognw6637

3 жыл бұрын

No you got the chicken and egg who was first in the wrong order. The fox ate birds, so this bird is taking back his due from the fox who grew hairs out of bird meals.

@kasulerobert.9330

3 жыл бұрын

Fox had fed itself very well. There was no need infact the fox was tired and need to relax. It happens to us that we need that time to chill and forget the distractors after all they add nothing to us. Nor they can't harm us. Think about when it was a leopard 🐆. Would that fox relax.

@melanopygus

3 жыл бұрын

Foxes need to lose their winter coats in spring and it would have been relaxing to be plucked by that bird

@alexxenaosas2416

2 жыл бұрын

the fox is like : get your fucking fur and fuck off ! let me sleep !

@EmmaGodLovesTruth95

2 жыл бұрын

Actually I think it's the opposite, it probably feels good tbh and he wasn't hunting he was napping so there's no reason to hurt the bird and the bird knew it. Nature is wayyyy more symbiotic than humans think.

The fact the fox and bird's coats share the same color palette is aesthetically pleasing to me😌

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

I know! We just love that. They are a work of art together.

@thisismetoday

3 жыл бұрын

That fox fur is beautiful!

@linedanzer4302

3 жыл бұрын

Good observation. They actually do share the same color palette!

@Peter-pu7bo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I haven't noticed it before. Makes this video even more pleasing 😌

@kaushalsuvarna5156

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly my thought 😂

I like how the bird is stomping around trying to find the fluffiest fur on the sleeping Fox. Apparently, it feels good lol

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

Isn't that hilarious? She actually hops up and kind of kicks the fox a couple of times right at the beginning before she gets to work. Just to see what kind of response she's going to get. The nerve!

@TheMajkla

3 жыл бұрын

@@TexasBackyardWildlife something's telling that both the fox and the bird benefit from this. Just like those tiny fish swimming together with sharks and whales (while picking up on parasites or dead skin).

@raphaelahons3479

3 жыл бұрын

This is soooo cute

@alexiswilliamsinc

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMajkla YES! Ok, you saw it, too. What is that called with the sharks and remoras? Is that also symbiosis? It seemed like the fox repositioned to a particular tummy spot and let the titmouse go for it, like, “a little to the left.” 🤗 Those bebbehs are getting the highest quality remi in that weave. Sparrow no expense!

@ShadowEclipse777

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMajkla yeah my guess is the bird is mostly grabbing bits of the fox's winter coat that it hasn't managed to fully shed off yet.

It’s so cute how the fox smushes his face and covers it with his paws

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

People are telling us that it's a very cat-like mannerism. It is funny, isn't it?

@stephanieashton8835

3 жыл бұрын

@@TexasBackyardWildlife It is! My cat often sleeps just like that!

@verasands1598

3 жыл бұрын

I was gonna say this looks like how my kitty sleeps too!!

@verasands1598

3 жыл бұрын

But foxes are closer to dogs than cats

@donnysath9084

3 жыл бұрын

Didn't want its whiskers taken by the bird....?

That is one determined and brave homeowner bird.

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, a gutsy little plucker.

@George89999

3 жыл бұрын

@@TexasBackyardWildlife I have to wonder if the reason it wasn't bothering the fox too much was possibly because the bird was picking loose fur? If so then it might have been inadvertently doing the fox a small favor. Either way it's a interesting video. Edit: Looking further in the comments I see someone else already made the same suggestion.

@Raison_d-etre

3 жыл бұрын

@@George89999 Nah, there isn't that much loose hair around. And the way the fox reacts it's clear that when it is awake, it is bothersome.

@olsim1730

3 жыл бұрын

@@Raison_d-etre I think the bird lulls the fox into thinking it's grooming, removing lice, fleas and ticks etc and waits for fox to settle before beginning proper plucking.

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

Quite a few people suggested this and I'm sure you're all right. Plucking live animals is apparently a known behavior in birds like titmouses when they're busy nest building in the spring, and the animals they pluck are all happy to lose some of their winter coats.

the bird is beautiful, the fox is beautiful, nature is beautiful!

@venomgeach9690

3 жыл бұрын

You should hear them sing.

@zeehuss7275

3 жыл бұрын

They both are so beautiful, gorgeous colours❤️

@poluticon

3 жыл бұрын

I’m beautiful too

@bradl8887

3 жыл бұрын

I can help but read this in a Micheal Clump voice 😂

@deborahhughes6923

3 жыл бұрын

It is its amazing.I love it!I love the Fox! And this little Titmouse so cute!🐺❤🐦

Plot twist: the fox is letting it build a nest so that there would be more food in the future 😳

@TheMajkla

3 жыл бұрын

It's probably a symbiotic relationship - the fox is getting rid of old winter fur while the birds gather it in the springtime for their nests.

@ninaelsbethgustavsen2131

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry mate. That is NOT a flying fox....🦇 🦊 🤣

@woodstream6137

3 жыл бұрын

Was looking for this comment

@stevealferenc3554

3 жыл бұрын

No... The fox ate that bird in her last life and now he's thanking her in this life with a warm nest.

@sonorasgirl

3 жыл бұрын

Lol I was thinking that...like lambs to the slaughter...

When my chihuahua was alive I always brushed him outside in the spring so the birds would have nice soft fur for their nests.

I actually saw this happen to my dog. He was sunbathing and a bird landed on his butt and took some of his hair to build their nest in our backyard. I don’t think they’d take it from dead animals b/c of all the bugs and parasites in it. Birds are usually very tidy with their nests.

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

We had never seen it before and didn't know it was standard procedure for titmouses. Did your dog get annoyed?

@zoeydeu2261

3 жыл бұрын

So the bird built a nest from your dog's butt hair? 🤣🤣

@okparachizitere6156

3 жыл бұрын

@@zoeydeu2261 Dog: what the heck are you doing Bird: whatever Skippy just try not to fart

@KingDomIV

3 жыл бұрын

birds are tidy around their nests? Huh? Pigeons arent.

@woodstream6137

3 жыл бұрын

@@KingDomIV there's a video about robins keeping their nest clean. It's disturbing.

I guess if it's spring, the animals might be shedding their winter coats at the same time the birds need to make their nests, so maybe it works out for both of them.

@rebaramsey7585

3 жыл бұрын

That would be just like God to set that up for that!

Reminds me of the Spongebob when he kept taking Sandy’s hair for warmth during the winter

@yukowolfang8645

3 жыл бұрын

*The titmouse suddenly pulls out a roll of industrial strength duct tape*

@Jasmine-gk4re

3 жыл бұрын

@@yukowolfang8645 LOLLLLL

@cynthiastanley35

3 жыл бұрын

😆🤣🤣😂

@Griftyfox

3 жыл бұрын

Which one of you is Dirty Dan..

@birdlythebirdkid5208

3 жыл бұрын

This is exactly that scene and you can't convince me otherwise.

It never ceases to amaze me just how “cat like” foxes are... 🦊 🐱

@claymac7895

Жыл бұрын

Foxes are essentially a mix between a cat and a dog.

@danielgeci4513

Жыл бұрын

They even sorta purr when they cuddle and are pet. I saw a video of a guy with a rescue fox and when it laid on his belly to take a nap it was purring. Foxes also have retractable claws like a cat and climb trees, and solo stalk prey at night like a cat and unlike a dog

@angelmartin7310

Ай бұрын

​@@danielgeci4513so many animals purr, from mice to bears

Having dogs that blow their coat twice a year i hang their fur in mesh laundry bags. Never takes birds very long to clear it out.

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

That's completely brilliant! We love it.

@yunengdahl3675

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the idea. My husky sheds a ton so she will soon be contributing

@ShainAndrews

3 жыл бұрын

@@yunengdahl3675 Yup. My Malamute, and Leonberger have make a lot of cozy nests in my neck of the woods. LOL

@CraigLumpyLemke

3 жыл бұрын

Dogs that "blow their coat"?

@ShainAndrews

3 жыл бұрын

@@CraigLumpyLemke Common term for breeds of dogs that completly shed their winter and summer coats. Husky, Malamute, Great Pyrenees. Leonberger, etc.

A fine bird becomes a mustached birdie. That's a huge transformation.

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah. It's pretty funny, that mustache.

@autumnicleaf

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, probably Prussian, Bird von Hindenburg.

@echdareez

3 жыл бұрын

I pissed in my pants laughing 😂 That was has been seen, can't be unseen 😂😂😂

@zwoej

3 жыл бұрын

The moustache fits his hairdo though

@xiimooniixmoon2988

3 жыл бұрын

This could be an adorable pokemon 💕

Man, this is the equivalent of parents trying to sleep in the morning of a big road trip and the kids just come in jumping on the bed and poking at them going "Are we going yet? Are we going yet? Are we going yet?" Poor fox.....

@marythomas1198

4 ай бұрын

Fox got a massage! It felt great!

"you're shedding anyway!" Fox: "mmm'kay"..

I moustache you a question, "May I grab a beakful of fur?"

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

Very nice pun!

@GaiaCarney

3 жыл бұрын

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🕊

@rodneyjohnson6313

3 жыл бұрын

Cool

@MissingRaptor

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

This is an amazing footage. The docile fox just let the bird went about with its business. I like how the bird took its own sweet time to pick a good spot and harvest the fur.

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. It's quite something, isn't it?

@MrWizardjr9

2 жыл бұрын

the fox is like fine just do it and stop bothering me so i can sleep lol

@irishmary2490

2 жыл бұрын

Probably feels like a good back scratcher....ahhh 💘

This is so incredible. I always thought the just collect the hair from the environment, never thought the would be so brave to come to a sleeping predator

The fox is just so chill and then it's like "hey not the butt fur!" And then just rolls over to continue sleeping

The lesson from this..dont lie down for a nap in the forest you'll wake up bald 😀🤣🤣

@mercator79

3 жыл бұрын

dang it - i wondered how it happened

@heididibacco7755

3 жыл бұрын

Hahhahahhahah 😂😂😂😂😂😂😃

@gordonsmith8923

2 жыл бұрын

Noted lmao!!

@miriambertram2448

2 жыл бұрын

ROFL

I remember seeing this with my German Shepard a few years ago. He was snoozing on the porch and it was spring, anyone who’s had a shepherd knows how they shed. That bird was going crazy pulling his lose fur.

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

It seems to be a really well-known behavior. I think we were just about the last people in the world to find out that birds like the titmouse often harvest spring fur from mammals that might normally eat them for lunch.

Фауна нашей планеты,как и её флора, никогда не перестанет удивлять наши души !!! Какое чудесное видео!👏👏👏

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

большое спасибо!

Эта птичка,для гнезда выщипывает мех у лисички , очень даже наглая, пользуется добротой лисы! Лайк!

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

Спасибо!

@user-cf1kh6sp6y

3 жыл бұрын

Привет Айлина! Я по английски - ни бельмеса, но тоже так подумал, что птахе мех нужен для гнезда! Рад был увидеть единомышленницу! )))

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ailina - Nice to meet you, and yes, this titmouse is a very smart little bird, she knows fur makes a warm nest.

@Diana-bw6se

3 жыл бұрын

Не по доброте, что то лису совсем разморило, наверно всю ночь где то прошлялась.

Aww that Fox was having such a nice nap

Lucky chicks in their fox fur lined nest , with their magical parents.🦉

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the chicks will be very comfortable. We have a titmouse nest on our live stream at the moment - lots of fur and (we think) 6 or 7 eggs. texasbackyardwildlife.com/live-stream/. We don't think it's the same titmouse - the timing for adding fur didn't quite match. This shows the mama titmouse starting work on the nest: texasbackyardwildlife.com/nesting-titmouses-days-1-2-building-a-mattress-of-moss/

@Az-dc4nu

3 жыл бұрын

It's Fox fur baby nothing but the best

Thank you so much for sharing this joyous vid!!! I live in Northern CA & about 15 years ago a mom & 5 kit foxes showed up in our backyard. The kits climbed our Japanese maple & jumped from branch to branch chasing each other!!! I couldn’t believe my eyes. And back then, I had no vid camera or smart phone. No one I told this to could believe that fox kits could climb a tree, much less jump from branch to branch. It was the most beautiful, joyous sight.

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

Have you seen the video showing some kits having a tree-climbing party? I'm thinking you have, but just in case: texasbackyardwildlife.com/flying-foxes-did-you-know-that-gray-foxes-can-climb-trees/. They are amazingly agile climbers. You can send a link to the video to everyone who doubted your story from 15 years ago!

@jeannettechiappone3887

3 жыл бұрын

I did see that video! In fact, I thought that was the vid I was commenting on but somehow it ended up with this vid. Who knows? Anyhoo, yes! Gray foxes are just too cool! :)

One of my dogs would absolutely enjoy having her fur picked

I think the fox decided it kind of liked the treatment and knew exactly what was going on: Spring, nest building shedding and all that... Maybe it was also exhausted after a hard nights work?

@andybeans5790

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking of shedding too

When people groom their pets they should leave the hair outside for the wildlife. I do and it’s always gone the next day.

@stevepseudonym445

3 жыл бұрын

There aren't enough wild animals in my entire town to use all the hair that comes off of my dogs.

@bonniesilva5162

3 жыл бұрын

My dog's fine & silky hair used to get in the fake plastic "grass" doormat on my back porch...& the little birds would come down & pluck out beakfulls of it for their nests!

@LC-in2ft

3 жыл бұрын

I usually groom my poodle outside and one day I left some of her hair on the lawn and I saw a hummingbird carrying hair back and forth from a nest she was building using the dog hair. It was super cute!

@oilgoblin

3 жыл бұрын

The “Magic of Wind” . Just sayin

@SilverScaleMA

3 жыл бұрын

I used to have a Pyrenees mix that guarded my goats and when I brushed him out in the spring there was oodles of fur. One day about a week after he started his spring shed I went to take him out to brush him and there were birds of all kinds literally lined up on the fence waiting. So after I was done I went into the barn to do some chores and when I looked out about an hour later pretty much all but a few tufts of the fur were gone. Needless to say most of the nests were easy to spot because they were all lined with bright white fur. 😅

I love the idea that you made a corral for them. Glad he's not too hungry😊

The fox is getting a massage/ wax/ grooming session while it sleeps 😁😅 the lil birdie is brave and stubborn gotta give him that haha

This is just the most adorable birb ever

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

She's a clever little thing, isn't she?

@ertonbernie9027

3 жыл бұрын

birbs are so beaudiful

@fabienneselinger3899

3 жыл бұрын

@FantasticMrNick Aw somebody mad because this lil bird got more views than your entire channel?

@alexiaturner9709

3 жыл бұрын

Im sure the fox doesnt agree

This is so cute. It looks like the Titmouse is totally taking advantage, like it's taking as much as it's little beak can carry. But I'm sure the fox wouldn't put up with having fur stolen if it hurt. It's probably like a massage. That is one chilled out fox by the end of the video.

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

I know. Isn't it surprising? The fox almost seemed to enjoy it.

@Laffy-ix5xy

3 жыл бұрын

@@TexasBackyardWildlife Yes. It's really interesting to watch. Thanks for uploading 👍

What a generous fox! What a healing my heart! The two cute gestures make me smile. The photographer has an endless love for these creations. Thank you for providing a great video.

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, that's very kind. We do love the critters. We have cameras all over our yard and they sometimes catch magical things.

Have never seen anything like this before on ANY NATURE CHANNEL after all these years!!!! Lolll like what the heck lol. One of the most interesting things I have ever seen! And the fox just gave up lol 😂😂

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

We were so surprised to see it. Lots of people have commented that they've seen little bird plucking their pets, though. It's smart, if you can get away with it.

Bird brain - definition....smarter than you think. After grooming my dogs or cats, I always clean out the brushes and let the fur fly outside. It doesn't take long for the birds to recycle it for their nests. Awesome video!!

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

What a great idea! We will suggest it to our friends who have pets. And your definition of "bird brain" is, of course, 100% true.

@DrJohn493

3 жыл бұрын

@@TexasBackyardWildlife My wife does the same thing after grooming her horses. But only the shorter, softer horse hair. Birds can get tangled in the mane hair. Blue birds and mockingbirds love the soft, short stuff.

@myvenusheeler

3 жыл бұрын

Lint from your dryer works too.

@myvenusheeler

3 жыл бұрын

@@Harry64278 I heard about this many years ago and then started throwing the lint from my dryer in my own backyard. I watched a Wren take some of the lint in the backyard for a nearby nest and also observed a Mockingbird doing the same.

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

Here on out we'll put our drier lint outside in the spring. Thank you!

He's not building a nest, he's making his partner a fur coat. 😁

@kalmar741

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂best comment

@irinalaigren5674

3 жыл бұрын

👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😆

@donnysath9084

3 жыл бұрын

Hope the Peta people won't mind, no fox were killed for the fur coat!

@danielgeci4513

Жыл бұрын

That explains why I saw some liberals throwing red paint on a titmouse

Been watching PBS, BBC and the likes all my long life. You ...my friend...rival the best. Thank you for sharing all your dedicated work.

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We really appreciate that.

Tufted titmice (close relatives to the bird in this video) are my favorite birds. I think it is a little risky for them to get material for nesting for live animals though. Extremely cool little birds. Thank you for sharing this amazing video.

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

We're hearing lots of reports of titmice plucking pet dogs and horses, and even people. It does seem truly risky, but apparently it's a known behavior. We were stunned when we saw this little one plucking a fox, but our commenters seem to have often seen it before.

I wonder if maybe the fox is losing its winter coat so it kind of feels good to have the hair pulled on.

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

That's what lots of people are suggesting. Apparently titmouses do this with all kinds of other animals.

@chris77jay77

3 жыл бұрын

@@TexasBackyardWildlife Yeah I have a long-haired cat and every year about this time he likes to have his hair pulled on because it speeds along the process of losing that heavy coat. Maybe it's itchy or uncomfortable whenever the hair is still in the follicle but is on its way out.

@amanitaeater4376

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!...with my longhair cats, if you pinch with just the right amount of force, only the shedding hair comes out, and they really seem to appreciate it, especially around the neck area. For the fox, it seems like an easy meal, but he probably knew there was no chance without the element of surprise.

@Nirrrina

3 жыл бұрын

Most likely that's exactly what's happening.

I sometimes find horse hair in the garage, the swallows collect it from the horses next door for nest lining. They nests are in the rafters, the swallows not the horses.

@Laffy-ix5xy

3 жыл бұрын

I was imagining the horses in nests high above their stables. Maybe that's how Pegasus was born 😁

@muttonchop271

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the clarification ... I was confused as to which creature was nesting in your garage

@jfm14

3 жыл бұрын

I once found a nest with my hair and my horse's woven into it. Gave me a warm, fuzzy feeling... hopefully it did the same for the wee birds!

Awww the fox is like "Not now... I'm snoozing...", so cute 😍

This is the most beautiful fox ever! What a masterpiece of nature ❤️

What a beautiful brave little bird...

@xiimooniixmoon2988

3 жыл бұрын

Bless it's lil mustache 😌

Mother nature is awesome in her Intricacy.

@dennismelton2261

3 жыл бұрын

Father God;)

@user-bl4oq7fd8d

3 жыл бұрын

@@dennismelton2261 or maybe Daddy Devil?! :P

@user-bl4oq7fd8d

3 жыл бұрын

@Mike Barnes yeah, the truth that nature works without the influence of any external or internal magic

@dennismelton2261

3 жыл бұрын

@Mike Barnes I know

@dennismelton2261

3 жыл бұрын

@@user-bl4oq7fd8d not For Me

I find this video quite amazing! What adorable creatures!

That’s amazing. Gotta love nature 😍

the fox is actually enjoying this, it's getting a free plucking. Utter cute and very nice to watch my favorite two animals, foxes and birds, coexist like this.

@Raison_d-etre

3 жыл бұрын

So you think they grow their beautiful fur to be plucked.

@nickymarch2914

3 жыл бұрын

@@Raison_d-etre This was in February, the fox will be shedding his winter coat, so the bird is helping him out as well.

@Raison_d-etre

3 жыл бұрын

@@nickymarch2914 People are 🐏🐑 and you're proof. Ask your doctor why pulling out white hair is a bad idea. Then apply the idea to this thread.

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

Lots of commenters have told us that they've seen small birds plucking the winter coats of furry mammals - it seems to be a pretty common behavior among some birds when they're nest building and the animals all seem to tolerate it. When the animal is shedding, perhaps it doesn't hurt at all, just a minor irritation and both sides benefit.

Now I know why I'm bald - :)

@tejjensen9402

3 жыл бұрын

​@Coo Koo Very close to the 70s but I have been bald since the damn birds found me and plucked my hair off since I was 40 and I love a nap in the garden with a beer on my stomach.😂😂🤣

@thecalling1452

3 жыл бұрын

@Coo Koo im 24 and im ready to off myself already lol

@splitdragon3004

3 жыл бұрын

@Coo Koo I’ll translate “We seek death “

@Zepego-jk2iz

3 жыл бұрын

Why must I always come across cursed comment sections

I had no idea! Just as you were saying in the video. I'm glad you shared this. I find this fact so amazing, and probably wouldn't believe you if I hadn't seen it myself! Thank you again!

@TexasBackyardWildlife

2 жыл бұрын

That's exactly how we feel. We watched it happening live. It was fascinating.

At first I thought she was searching the fur for ticks/fleas for a meal. Very cool to learn otherwise. 2:56 Woah, she's really getting a beak full there!! Lol Amazing footage my fellow Texan!! Love it!

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

Isn't it interesting, Kristin? And yes, that was a lot of fur. Must have been a very cozy nest.

Adorable little bird! I love his audacity, he just helps himself to the Fox's fur. Little cutie!! 😚💜💋💋

This has to be the best thing I've seen all day. We watch all of your videos and live feed as much as possible.

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

We were amazed at the fox's patience. It was the best thing we had seen all day, too!

When I brush my dog in the spring and leave out the tufts of hair the birds come out to retrieve the tufts. The birds literally gather while I’m doing this.

Love this video still even though I've watched it a bunch of times😆 never gets old.

@TexasBackyardWildlife

2 жыл бұрын

It doesn't, does it? I still get a kick out of it.

I feel sorry for the poor fox trying to rest. Interesting behavior on the part of the bird!

@goognamgoognw6637

3 жыл бұрын

don't. This is doing the fox a favor, he needs to molt from winter furr to summer furr anyway.

@jacobj6376

3 жыл бұрын

OK Karen

@melanopygus

3 жыл бұрын

If the fox didn't like it it would have done something

@johnnygreenface4195

3 жыл бұрын

@@goognamgoognw6637 he would have done it himself

@johnnygreenface4195

3 жыл бұрын

@@melanopygus he didn't like it clearly. He just slept through it

This videos gonna get millions of views once the algorithm picks it up

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

It's one of our very favorite recent videos. We love it.

@chrishayes5755

3 жыл бұрын

@@TexasBackyardWildlife make sure you share the video in forums, especially big ones like reddit, it gives the videos a big boost in views and the yt algorithm will push it harder

@ConstantlyDamaged

3 жыл бұрын

It's happening. Just got it show up in my recommended.

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion. We really appreciate it. We're not very practiced at anything to do with social media. We're basically amateurs, with day jobs, doing this for fun because we love the local wildlife and want people to be able to see what we see.

That is so amazing! In the beginning, the bird reminded me of a little kid annoying a very tired parent. By the end, seeing that beak-full of fur was astonishing. I'm also impressed with how close the bird came to the fox's mouth a few times. That is real spunk and courage.

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 ай бұрын

It astonished us, but since then we've heard lots of stories of little songbirds plucking fur and hair. They are brave little creatures.

Such cool looking critters! Never seen a fox that looks like that. The bird's mohawk looks pretty gnarly too!

This is one beautiful fox. And the birds little hairdo kills me. It's a baby mohawk. The fox is definitely taking that quite well. Awesome. Tysm 😊

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

Someone else commented that he/she great up calling tufted titmouses and black-crested titmouses "mohawk birds". It really is a perfect name for them.

@eugeniyborisov4512

3 жыл бұрын

А что ,блох что ли выклевает мудрая птица?

@stephanieashton8835

3 жыл бұрын

I believe that's a gray fox. They're native to North America and can climb trees. :) I always loved their coloration.

@Fadedecho1

3 жыл бұрын

@@stephanieashton8835 hi steph. Yes they are beautiful. I love the color pattern as well on this guy. They are beautiful animals. Always liked the foxes. Tc b safe. ❣

Fox shedding winter coat, and bird is helping the fox while helping himself to some nest lining?

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

That's an interesting thought. It certainly didn't seem to hurt the fox to be plucked so perhaps the fur was already loose. A very good explanation.

@johnsteinrock6125

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. But bird could end up as tasty treat for fox. Very brave.

@Sienisota

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same.

@Dewkeeper

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah that seems likely. Loose fur is itchy so it would incentivise the fox to allow the bird to do it.

@jadacalloway827

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing, maybe when it’s looking around the fur. It’s looking for the loose fur and trying not to pluck fur that isn’t loose, so it doesn’t wake the fox up completely.

I’ve seen nesting birds hopping all over horses in the Spring plucking away on their shaggy shedding winder coats.. it’s so cute watching the tiny birds try to fly away with huge hairy mustaches.

Fox is amazingly patient with this bird. This bird is so brave.

@TexasBackyardWildlife

8 күн бұрын

It's surprising, isn't it?

What a fine video! Capturing a unique wildlife interaction. Wonderful!

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

wow I never would have imagined a symbiotic relationship like that. Thanks

Thanks this video is so relaxing! Sometimes nature can be a beast and sometimes it can be so kind and relaxing!

@TexasBackyardWildlife

Жыл бұрын

Yes, that's very true. Nature is often very harsh, but this was a lovely example of 2 creatures pretty much getting along.

Вот хулиганка маленькая... но гнездо то надо утеплить!! Лиса, само спокойствие. Необыкновенно чудесное видео!!💕

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

Спасибо, Маришка!

Only thing I could think while watching this: that poor fox he just wants a nap

I can confirm over the years I have encountered pics, videos, and anecdotes about titmice doing this to other animals as well, cats, skunks, groundhogs even raccoons and people. I guess they're not very picky as long as their subject is cooperative! Haha

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

We thought it was the most extraordinary thing we'd ever seen but then read that it was a known behavior. Why did the fox not just try to snap up the bird? Someone else commented that the fox was probably losing his winter coat and perhaps some of the fur came out quite easily. I definitely would not try this with a skunk (but our local skunks can be pretty cranky).

@TheMongooseOfDoom

3 жыл бұрын

@@TexasBackyardWildlife Could it be that the "donor" animal notices that they profit by having the bird hold watch while they sleep? The bird looks up after every pluck, so it can't easily be approached without noticing. So while the bird keeps plucking, the fox knows he's safe from larger predators.

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

Could be, but in this case the fox had deliberately chosen to nap in a very protected spot. He's outside a den in an area completely encircled by a high wall of piled-up dead cedar brush. There's no way for a coyote or dog to get in without making a huge amount of noise.

Fox is beautiful,I really enjoy seeing them in the wild.

Thanks for this very educational video on animal relationships. We had blue jays and mockingbirds that nested at my house growing up and my mom would make me clean our hairbrush outside and let the birds take it. Found nests cushioned by our red hair.

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! The prettiest nests around, no doubt. I am a red-head, too, so it's nice to meet you.

Interesting that these critters both have the same coloration. The fox eventually just gives in to the titmouse!

We used to have a big family of gray foxes sleep on our deck from early morning until early afternoon for years. Sadly in 2019 they stopped coming and I haven't seen one since then so seeing a gray fox again really made my day! Great video :)

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

What a great thing to have been able to see. You lucky thing! Very sad that they moved away. I hope they're OK.

Possibly another one of nature's reciprocal relationships. Great footage!

all your vids are way so interesting with great commentary and never padded out with a lot of unnecessary waffle. keep doing what your doing as its very watchable.

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We really appreciate your support.

This is great too. And a great story. I've seen that in the inside of nests before but never knew it could be related to this! Fox probably finds it relaxing and that's why he falls asleep, in relaxation! Yes, similar textures to the amazing owl video. A camera that's not moving with that overcast weather equals "great lighting." Plus you've got great energy as a steward of the land. Bless you.

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

We were astounded to see the titmouse get away with pulling fur out of a live fox. Truly one of the most remarkable things we've ever caught on video. You're right that the fox seemed to relax and - perhaps - quite enjoy it all.

-You will being cleaner , please do not resist. Bird

This is amazing to see and huge respect to you for creating such an environment for your local wildlife!!

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! They repay us by staying here with us and showing us how they live.

Love that you built a place for wildlife to relax! Thank you!

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Myrna! The critters have extremely stressful lives, and we try to give them safe places to hang out from time to time.

Foxy knows that this nest will be soon full of delicious little birdies...

@zeehuss7275

3 жыл бұрын

This looks like a line from children books😄

What a cute video! It took away the cares of the world, and put a smile on my face! Thank you!

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

Good! It makes us smile, too, whenever we watch it. That tiny bird hopping around on the fox. It's really very funny.

This is amazing! Thanks for uploading.

@TexasBackyardWildlife

Жыл бұрын

We were so lucky that the fox lay down right in front of a camera.

Thanks for putting up this video! Awesome to watch mother nature's phenomenal if only we'd take the time. Those were two determined animals! Fun!

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Toni. It was pretty funny to watch.

Just recently found this channel but I really have to commend you on your videos! And your narration is top-notch.

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We are having fun with the critters and it's good to know other people are enjoying the videos.

So funny...maybe it's the odd soothing of being plucked that helps zonk out the fox. You're a lucky dog to witness a budding symbiotic relationship. Thanks for sharing!!

A crow used to do that to one of my dogs. Super mellow dog the crow had taken time, over years, to get to know. The crow and dog used to snooze on the deck just a couple feet apart. So cool you built a den!

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

That is a great, great story! Crows are such smart, surprising birds. I love it that the crow and your dog were friends.

Wildlife is actually amazing! Today, I learned something very interesting :) Thank you for sharing

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure.

you're doing an awesome job with these videos. thanks, they're making my day

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! The fox and titmouse video is one of our current favorites. It has made our day to hear that it also made yours! Have you seen this one? texasbackyardwildlife.com/the-tale-of-the-brave-raccoon-cub/ It's a really astonishing story about a baby raccoon from last year.

This video is amazing thanks so much for sharing. We have these birds around all the time on our feeders, we call them the mohawks. They are very hyper birds and funny to watch.

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

Mohawks is a great name for them. Perfect. They seem to be gutsy little birds. The raw footage shows the titmouse testing the fox patiently for hours before she finally started pulling out fur. It was a very careful and calculated assault. The fox, it seems, just got used to her and decided to sleep through it.

How beautiful. I think the fox likes the massage he is getting from the bird just from taking all that extra fur out. Thanks for sharing!! Coyotes have there place too, all wonderful creatures!! 💖

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. We see a lot of coyotes here, and this time of year we worry about them because they go after the fawns, but there's nothing we can do. They are smart animals - true wild dogs - and very adaptable.

Nature at its best! Working together for the better the whole.

Great footage !

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Amazing! A nice sunny day snooze with special treatment! Do you think they know each other?

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 жыл бұрын

I guess they do now!

@KENDAandhisORB

3 жыл бұрын

@@TexasBackyardWildlife Great captures! I never could imagining they pick the hair fresh! Thank you so much for sharing!

Amazing! 😍😀 Thank you ☺️🙏💖

That fox is just so damn comfy they can’t be bothered to get up and make the bird stop

What a bird. Love him

A few moments later. The fox woke up and found himself naked😂

@Linkwii64

3 жыл бұрын

Spongbob episode intensifiedm

BRILLIANT; so cool. Thank you. Wow, nature at it's best. He sure got a mouth full.

This bird is getting nesting and flees off this dog ! Food and warmth for his kids !!! Awesome video !

@TexasBackyardWildlife

3 ай бұрын

She is lining her nest with fox fur. Very nice and soft.