Goliath Heron vs African Fish Eagle
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Battle of Titans! This is a great video clip showing the epic battle that happens on a daily bases between the Goliath Heron (the worlds largest heron which stands at about 4.5 ft (1.4 m) and has a wingspan of at least 7 ft (2 m) and the African Fish Eagle. The Goliath Heron is an excellent fisherman and the African Fish Eagle knows it. Once the Goliath Heron catches a fish it is vulnerable, and the African Fish Eagle swoops in to haze the heron which forces it to drop the fish. That's the eagles opportunity to snag the fish, but at high risk. If the eagle miscalculates it could be fatal to the eagle as the heron's dagger like beak could easily kill the eagle with one well placed thrust! Filmed in Kruger National Park, South Africa!
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Thank you for not using horrible music! Great vid.
@SkummieDog23
2 жыл бұрын
agreed love hearing just nature
@mehboobkm3728
2 жыл бұрын
Whenever you hear a horrible music as a BGM for wild life video (except may be BBC or Nat Geo), you know they are not genuine videos, just mash ups!!
@alexpastor8582
2 жыл бұрын
this heron seems very stupid, he's got to be related to tucker Carlson!!!!
@dulajohnstone5704
Жыл бұрын
Agreed.. beautiful natural sound of nature.
@Exodus20.7KJV
Жыл бұрын
Agreed 💯👌
Wow! That last image of the heron spreading its wings and being reflected in the water. Beautiful.
These two rivals compliment each other BEAUTIFULLY!!! They seem to be evenly matched in the physical aspect as well as aesthetically. Both of these birds are among my top 87 favorite species. Exquisite.
@blunderbuss1395
2 жыл бұрын
how do you keep a list of top 87 species all in order? i can barely choose my favourite animal, let alone a list!
@joshuazucca9277
2 жыл бұрын
What a random number.
@toddbennett7157
2 жыл бұрын
@@joshuazucca9277 Exactly!
@toddbennett7157
2 жыл бұрын
@Charming Chowder Linens and bedding has NOTHING to do with this!
@jonathankieranwriter
Жыл бұрын
@Todd Bennett … The heron stalled at No. 96 for me. Such a shame, since people wait on pins & needles for my Annual Top 93 Birds List and so many have been pulling for the heron to enter the charts. Oh well, there’s always next year.
The Goliath Heron is truly a monster of a bird. You don't really realise how big it is in the video, but it's the biggest heron in the world and dwarfs other species of herons who are pretty big birds in their own respect.
@OmegaRedFan
Жыл бұрын
I found one at the beach. It was so chill.
@Swahili14
9 ай бұрын
@@OmegaRedFanisn't it in Africa alone
@Userbot444
8 ай бұрын
The great blue heron can be almost as large. I saw one about 4 1/2 feet the other day.
@phummonkey168
8 ай бұрын
@@OmegaRedFan So Lovely
1:27 it dropped the fish and the eagle was laughing at it
@alexandersmith4324
4 жыл бұрын
Lololol
@damipeddie5134
4 жыл бұрын
Lol that's what I was thinking
@suryakanthguggare1716
4 жыл бұрын
Human beings always think like this..
@Canadian_Monke
4 жыл бұрын
Suryakanth Guggare lol what are you? are you not a human?
@febriansyahhhhh
4 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
A heron must have one of the best kill ratios in in the wild.Very impressive.
@EngineerObed
Жыл бұрын
He eats 10 kg of fish/day
@mr.puddintater1805
Жыл бұрын
My pond can testify to that🤬
@GenericDan
Жыл бұрын
@@mr.puddintater1805Nice
@OmegaRedFan
Жыл бұрын
I had an encounter with one back in 2020 on the beach.
@Gianno_
8 ай бұрын
Indeed. In the span of this short video alone it caught atleast 3 fish
6 min of nature better than the best Hollywood production
@artbyhasan3099
4 жыл бұрын
same thinking bro
@TPTVNKI
4 жыл бұрын
Yes
@martachtman1285
4 жыл бұрын
😀👍very true- wrote my comment before reading yours, I hadn't mentioned Hollywood, if I had read it.- but it's just too right, what you write.
@abdulalimohammed7055
4 жыл бұрын
True
@jimmie200
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed.
The Eagles laughing at him makes the video even funnier.
@yan2503
3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha.. darn thats true. Eagle have sense of humor.
@zaazgurts1324
2 жыл бұрын
Nope. He is the one who scares the eagles away.
@waynejones4005
2 жыл бұрын
Thought I was tripping 😂😂😂
This is a fascinating video, that Heron has to be very frustrated after missing several fish and then have that Eagle come in and attempt to steal the fish he caught. Rare footage indeed to see the interaction of these two fishing so close together,really enjoyed watching.
@bradtylman3189
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@billyg.2677
4 жыл бұрын
It looks like the her on is just showing off. He makes no attempt to eat them
@kroakie4
4 жыл бұрын
They don’t fish for fun. Stalking fish and attempting to grab them has to take a lot of energy for a bird that size. And a heron actually isn’t very big. They fish to eat.
@kylestanley7843
3 жыл бұрын
@@billyg.2677 It didn't want to have a full bill in case the eagle attacked it. That bill's like a fucking spear, but without it, it's virtually defenseless.
@apelikemenace
2 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see the shitt!er crap-authored $2.5mil version of this which 16-25yo's will worship as an original. (rolleyes)... We are doomed.
5:52 "ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED!?!"
@MrArjunchoudhary
4 жыл бұрын
"is there noone else !?"
@sugreevkumar9226
4 жыл бұрын
ğjj
@imbouttashowyoumycaillou-k541
3 жыл бұрын
Lol gladiator
@ezra5788
3 жыл бұрын
LOL
@TisTheFool
3 жыл бұрын
Haha knew there would be a comment of this.
Love this. Herons are such beautiful birds, and when they take off and fly it is very majestic. I often see them with fish in their mouths at the same spot in the stream. Once saw a giant blue heron at a river fly into a large flock of geese, and the geese went crazy even though they outnumbered it fifty or more to one, and they just scattered and flew away as it appeared they were scared of it.
@ErrantChordier
4 жыл бұрын
I saw a great blue take off from the pond yesterday. Never seen one at that pond before. It was like watching an airplane take off
@sharksport01
2 жыл бұрын
Because the heron eat the baby geese.
@mehboobkm3728
2 жыл бұрын
@@sharksport01 They eat anything that they can swallow!
@sharksport01
2 жыл бұрын
@@mehboobkm3728 Bastards.
Eagle was laughing at the heron for losing the fish but the heron doesn't much care because he just catches another one... they don't seem to be good neighbors though 😂
@fireeaglefitnessmartialart935
5 жыл бұрын
I was kinda thinking that about the eagle laughing. Then he taunted him by catching a fish and not loosing it. Lol. Then tried to steal the herons fish because it couldn't keep ahold of it. Probably a juvenile heron.
@stacyboudreau123
5 жыл бұрын
@@fireeaglefitnessmartialart935 It's an adult.
@johnWick-lu3ev
4 жыл бұрын
nope it drop the fish because it saw the eagle coming
@katievisseti8857
4 жыл бұрын
San Jose you can tell who has higher intelligence lol 😂 by watching this video
@AKSBSU
4 жыл бұрын
@@fireeaglefitnessmartialart935 An eagle would destroy a heron without trying. Herons have no way to deal with talons of raptors. Significantly smaller raptors like a much smaller hawk take the food of herons all the time.
Wow that heron is huge and absolutely majestic , great video thank you
beautiful video Brad. It needs great patience. thanks for sharing with us.
@bradtylman3189
4 жыл бұрын
Your welcome!
This area is so beautiful, I could spend weeks watching and photographing all the wildlife in the area. This is what I perceive a rich documentary to offer and you can go to these areas and see it first-hand. The wondrous beauty of pure nature.
@kiransamant
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!!
Yes, thanks for a great video of nature doing its thing. And thanks for not overshadowing the natural sounds with recorded music. We all need to be more connected to the earth and what's happening around us.
Thank you for this great video!
@bradsworldreptiles
5 жыл бұрын
Your welcome!
At 1:35 it's almost as if the Eagle is laughing at the Heron for dropping it's fish lol
Must rank as one of the most beautiful nature cries in the world. Can see why it’s the bird call of Africa.
Beautiful footage ! Thank you for sharing such great nature moments :)
@bradsworldreptiles
5 жыл бұрын
Your welcome!
@katiemurphy2836
Жыл бұрын
@@bradsworldreptiles I hate to correct your grammar but. You're*
@OmegaRedFan
Жыл бұрын
@@bradsworldreptiles you're
1:30 Eagle being petty and laughing at the heron losing his fish 2:26 Eagle being petty and showing off a fish that he caught to rub it in the heron's face
Awesome capture, I love watching videos like this. Great job!!!
Signed in just to like! Great video!
one of the better vids I've watched all year...great stuff
The Heron is practicing catch-and-release rules? What a good citizen.
@mustafakhizar9799
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Herons are awesome
@mustafakhizar9799
3 жыл бұрын
nobody likes you dude
@mustafakhizar9799
3 жыл бұрын
@@h.a.6790 So get lost You don't like herons. Fine
@Raison_d-etre
3 жыл бұрын
@ DJ BenjE True dat.
@Kotak_Kalibrasi
2 жыл бұрын
Nope... He just show off Skill front Eagle..,like this .. Eagle : uu yeahh..i got your Fish...now you hungry today...wakwakwakk Heron : Really,,, that just nothin, i can catch easy like this ..,Fish just for my Desert... I can eat you
5:28 “if u don’t get tf outta here”😂😂
@kylestanley7843
3 жыл бұрын
He was so done with that eagle's shit lol
@100barbelve
3 жыл бұрын
☠
Just fabulous footage.
@bradsworldreptiles
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
This heron caught 4 fish and I haven't seen him eat one yet.
@lbylab602
4 жыл бұрын
She just want to show African Fish Eagle that she is pro..
@glendaperkins9231
4 жыл бұрын
@@lbylab602 okay that's good enough for me. 😀
@TheRuiner66
4 жыл бұрын
He just wanted to make the fish late for something.
@DuneDemon8
4 жыл бұрын
probably did when eagle is far away, and it is a very smart move. Heron has its beak for a weapon, if it starts eating it can't fight back and eagle can easily kill it. This is why it was dropping the fish the moment eagle got too close.
@bradsworldreptiles
4 жыл бұрын
@@DuneDemon8 Exactly!
Wow, this was amazing! I love to just see and hear what is going on with no narration or dramatic music. Reminds me of Wild America. I miss the old nature shows.
Great shots! Thank you
My bucket list to see both of them. Thanks for sharing this video.
Let's face it, we're all heron addicts
@bradsworldreptiles
4 жыл бұрын
Haha!
@Republican_Extremest
4 жыл бұрын
@@bradsworldreptiles yeah minus the Narcan
@zombienation804
3 жыл бұрын
You missed the letter 'I' 😁
@thesagamanvee3932
3 жыл бұрын
Masterpiece 🤣
@jasonbeverly4
3 жыл бұрын
😂
Great footage!!!
@bradsworldreptiles
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
AMAZING footage!!! Great job!
That last scene with it spreading it's wings was awesome
2:07 "It's over Anakin! I have the high ground".
1:35 Heron : "Holy Shiiitt...I lost my fish". Eagle : "Ha..ha..haa.. ".
beautiful animals, footage, filming etc. no music, laughing, yapping etc. good camera hold and focus considering the action. THANK YOU subbed/liked
Very beautiful heron, thanks for the video.
3:37 I love how the bird knew something was about to come behind it.
@OmegaRedFan
Жыл бұрын
You stole my fish! 🐟
Brilliant footage. Many thanks. I love Kruger Park and have been there many times
The Herons feathers get more and more puffed up and just make it look like he's going more insane as the clip goes on, part of me is expecting an eye twitch near the end.🤣🤣🤣
Amazing video & Thanks for sharing.
The bird: Ready for round 2? Eagle: Take it easy bro it's a prank. The bird: f**k off.
3:42 Eagle: Hey, can I have one of your tator tots? Heron: No way, get your own tator tots!!!
Love how the heron flexes at the end..💪🏾😎💯
Nice video, love it so much, so natural
Hippos were like 4:25 'What's the commotion over there....you're disturbing our siesta!'
the perfect example of don't give up. Need to try again and again until you get it. Nice camerawork.
@bradsworldreptiles
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
wow absolutely awesome wonder how things will go between some storks and heron
Had to watch twice. Nice wrk
Wow, that's a great video! Nice colors and very clear. Congratulations! Greetings, Jane, Costa Rica
@marceloantonio467
4 жыл бұрын
crvina
@marceloantonio467
4 жыл бұрын
carabina
@marceloantonio467
4 жыл бұрын
passarinho cravina
@marceloantonio467
4 жыл бұрын
galo de capota
Wow so fascinating, heron finally realized it had to beat up that eagle first to have its meal peacefully.
Cool work. :D
@bradtylman3189
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Wow...! Spectacular shots there.. 😍😍
The Eagle's patience paid off,it must know his nighbor drops fish frequently! The Heron isnt appreciating his unwelcome guest for dinner,Love the sounds of nature !🙂♥️
Uau, isso é lindo. Um dos registros mais legais que eu já vi. Parabéns ao sortudo que filmou essas cenas.
This Heron had a Whole grocery list he had to make sure he got back to the Nest
The end where he shows his wings and shows off is the best part I've had birds show off before I front of me before actually was a vulture haha it was like he was posing
Maravilha de vídeo, nota dez e meus parabéns pro quem fez essa bela postagem...
At the end... "Who else want Some of This..?"
@zombienation804
3 жыл бұрын
Then gets shot by a hunter🤣
Interesting video. Nice filming. Greets
Beautiful,Stunning capture.
*Wow, that is so awesome!* ❤️❤️❤️❤️
excellent overall
wow..Excellent clipping
- Good evening! - Evening George! - Got anything today? - No, hard times Fred...
BEAUTIFUL footage ... thank you for sharing it!
@bradsworldreptiles
4 жыл бұрын
Your welcome!
"Haha you dropped the fish!" Eagle to Heron
Great video
Wooow beautiful with sounds. .. They and their space. ..they and their shadows. ..magical touch. ...fantastic photography 👌
Pure Joy.... Beautiful made me feel like I was there..
@bradsworldreptiles
4 жыл бұрын
Nice! glad you enjoyed!
6:00 "Come at me, bruh..."
Outstanding, two magnificent creatures.
Nice capture
3:38 that fish got some skills.
2:29 "Found your fish for you Mrs Heron! Bye then..."
Great quality video.They are so lovely birds and animals ... Appreciate your video😊
Amazing footage!
Both of these birds are majestic.
@davidran9317
3 жыл бұрын
The mighty eagle is a thief!
3:09 OMG, that big ass bird barely flapped it's wings 4 times to fly to the other side of the lake. Looked like magic.
Awesome video!
The herons that come to my pond never seem to miss.
Wow nice video, amazing hunting skills.
@bradsworldreptiles
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Interesting to see the heron drying its wings just like a vulture would.
@zothanakima6879
4 жыл бұрын
I had rewind that scene 3 times....interesting😂😂
Excellent video graphics
Great video on these two bird predators, thanks
Great film content,i wish had been there,very nice great entertainment.
@bradsworldreptiles
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
A really great video Hollywood couldn't write a better script for. The sympathetic but unlucky hero succeeds in the end against a stronger, "vicious" and numberous opponent- epic, as you wrote so rightful 😉👍
@bradtylman3189
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Greatest dramatic footage that I've ever seen in U tube
Hi African Fish Eagle glad to see you!!!
I’m thinking of petting these birds and we will go fishing and I’ll let them do the job while I’m roasting a fish on the sea side 😂😂😂
That Spartan spear on heron is no joke and eagle knows
Goliath Heron's are like their smaller Great Blue Heron cousins. They are not just expert fish killers with their dagger like beaks. But they will not hesitate too eat just about anything they can fit down their throats...!!! I've been in the avian field now for the better part of 30yrs. And have worked "hands on" with everything from Warblers to Birds of Prey. And i've witnessed herons eating everything from; small ducks, rabbits, water rats, and other mammalian prey. Sea Eagles obviously have the advantage of their talons but they also respect larger herons because they know what their beaks are capable of inflicting.
Mesmerising footage even more so with the natural sound's
5:55 "what have I done huh? Why you have to always steal my fish?"
That heron is like me trying to eat things with chop sticks! :{)
@GamingforNostalgiaForFun
3 жыл бұрын
That thing it's it's beak there not chopsticks
Very nice video with nice pictures, well done my friend have a nice day and greetings from Leen.
Excellent filming. Life in the real world.
Looks like a nice place.