I want to thank all the folks who have left comments regarding my video. Much appreciated. I wanted to address a few issues: I've been observing red-tails hunt at the NYBG since 2008. The hawk in this video was trying to KILL and EAT the turkey. Not chase, not injure, not drive away. He might not have been able to carry it away. No problem. He would have eaten the turkey where it lay. I've seen these hawks kill l prey larger than themselves then start munching away. This same red-tail tried to kill this turkey two other times only to be outsmarted by the turkey. Great stuff. Thanks for all the great comments. Keep them coming.

@vitaobatera

4 жыл бұрын

I bet they only try to attack females, that are much smaller than males. A male turkey can be much bigger than a female and very aggressive.

@kendalllaughon9664

4 жыл бұрын

NATURECAMHD Very interesting!

@JatinderSingh-kk1xo

4 жыл бұрын

@@vitaobatera 🔔🔔 Bravo 🔔 🔔 🎯 📣 📣

@robertfry6738

4 жыл бұрын

I had no idea the much smaller hawk could kill a turkey. Live and learn, thanks for the video...

@frankmorse7929

4 жыл бұрын

Red tails can take large prey, make no mistake. The female turkey isn't much smaller than the male btw

I once witnessed a golden eagle trying to harvest a turkey. The flock of turkeys took shelter under a large ponderosa pine tree. The eagle made several dives at them in an attempt to scare the turkey into fleeing the shelter of the tree. The turkey however were wise enough to stay under the tree until the eagle grew tired of the attempts and left the area. Living in the mountains and living in nature is a wonderful life.

While watching, I came to a realization: Being a turkey is like being a mob boss - go out to eat and you might get whacked.

@namsivad

3 жыл бұрын

😂🤣👍

@Johndoe-qk6fi

2 жыл бұрын

Turkey is a big bird they can handle themselves pretty well

There is something so cute and admirable about this turkey and her's sounds.

@gavinspencer2308

3 жыл бұрын

I agree lol and cool pfp

Amazing footage bud, and the close-up of that gorgeous Red-tail was a nice highlight... thx.

@NATURECAMHD

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks.

Amazing capture! Great job. Fascinating watching this "cat and mouse" game between these two birds.

It looked like the turkey was using the trees as cover. Even though the hawk could go into the trees, it couldn't attack for fear of getting injured. BTW, that was great camera work.

@tanyaryland3422

6 жыл бұрын

Ewie M yes I was thinking the same thing it like stayed near the branches that were close together it’s sort of a funny video

That's a very smart turkey staying within the confines of tree branches where the hawk's flight is neutralized. Looks like a wild type of turkey with excellent survival skills.

Wow... that was some of the BEST camera work I've ever seen on KZread. A steady hand and you always kept the subjects smakdab in the center of the frame. Good job and great subject!!

@NATURECAMHD

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I was at the right time and the right place that day. The turkey is still alive today. I saw him two days ago.

@jeffburch5903

6 жыл бұрын

Harry C Agree on the camera work. But I have to question the tree trimming technique @NYBG. WTF?

@dcmc7383

6 жыл бұрын

Francis, I've seen that documentary, and it was amazing. Those turkeys have an unusual self-awareness of their place in the world and are in tune with the ebb and flow of life in their habitat...unbelievable how intelligent they are in some respects. Also, the man who raised those turkeys...how heartbreaking were the losses--both natural and later having to urge the last one onward after the act of dominance. It is a documentary I will never forget...surprisingly so because the subject initially seemed so benign.

@yokiman13

5 жыл бұрын

Que espanten el águila nomas lo quedan viendo culeros

@justcool4984

5 жыл бұрын

Henri C i was thinking tha same thing Nice

Smart Turkey using the trees as a shield

I seen a hawk attack a turkey and the turkey did the Mexican hat dance on hawk and almost killed it !

"I wasn't going to be a meal so easily savored" -memoirs of the Turkey Warrior

@NATURECAMHD

5 жыл бұрын

LMFAO! 😂😂😂

4:46 She's like 'Tis NOT the season my guy!"

Very smart turkey. Staying under low branches destroys the hawk's ability to strike. Also not a smart target for the hawk, especially when the turkeys start gathering in flocks for breeding, I've seen more than 1 video where a bird of prey is trying to pluck a turkey that's way too heavy to lift when suddenly angry gobblers swarm it and beat the hell out of it! Wild turkeys are intelligent and very capable of causing harm to potential enemies including humans! Beware!

@russellkeeling9712

2 жыл бұрын

The eyesight of a turkey is remarkable. It is said they can see the eye movement of a hidden hunter. There sense of smell has to be remarkable also. I once spread some chicken scratch for some turkeys right before dark. During the night it snowed 8-10 inches. The turkey came and went right to the feed even though it was covered with the snow. The only way they could have known it was there is by smell.

@angelocolon8998

Жыл бұрын

Ur,correct. I cursing with my son .coming g back home through the mountains we came across a bear and flock of turkeys.we saw the bear he left peacefully. However when my son and I got out on the middle of rd.we got chase by the turkeys they surrounded my suv and did not moved till we blew the horn.yes look out they can be aggressive.

It amazes me every single time how much confidence these birds have. I saw recently a video sequence of an eagle attacking a bear thrice or quad its size... :/

@polarvortex3294

3 жыл бұрын

@@justplainbrad7713 Shhhh! You're ruining a good story!

Fascinating stuff. Great photography. Videos done well on this kind of stuff makes me appreciate nature even more. Thank you.

@NATURECAMHD

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks.

This hawk sort of reminds me of....”I’m a chicken hawk...and I want chicken!”

@NATURECAMHD

3 жыл бұрын

LOL!

@hikenmikes8262

3 жыл бұрын

@@NATURECAMHD I’m thinking, you may be the only person who gets that😜

One day I was driving through town and I witnessed one of the most amazing things I've ever seen. Right in the center of town, on the sidewalk of a busy street, I saw a red-tailed hawk swoop down and take out a full grown seagull. It was wild. After he/she killed it, it immediately started plucking all the feathers. There were literally feathers everywhere blowing down the street. The hawk didn't seem to care about the cars driving by as he continued to devour that gull. I have serious reservations about the ppl in these comments saying that turkey is simply too big for a hawk and if you saw what I saw I'm pretty sure you'd think differently too. Great video btw. Thanks.

Great footage of the red tail (thanks for sharing),they are one of the most aggressive of hawks and don't give up on a kill easily,I wish we had these hawks in the UK,I suppose the nearest aggressive hawk we have is the Goshawk.

That turkey running is so funny he high tailed it out of there!!

@jumsaesiaw6890

4 жыл бұрын

Amber Bryeans. My thought is. Running like a turkey 😂😂😂😂😂

At 4:43, why did the turkey cross the road, to not get eaten and Live Another Day.

looks like our house on thanksgiving. everybody fighting for that turkey leg!

@NATURECAMHD

3 жыл бұрын

LOL

I can just imagine how terrified the turkey must have been, yet it kept its cool and managed to escape. Great stuff.

I've seen husband and wife hummingbirds attack a hawk when it was getting too close to their nest of babies.

@chriscatton705

2 жыл бұрын

"husband and wife" haha

@markgreiser464

Жыл бұрын

@@chriscatton705 , Mates for Life, so yeah.

Tough way to make a living. The turkey has to wander around and eat what’s laying there. The hawk has to chase and subdue creatures that don’t want to be eaten. No wonder they are all so much more aware and fit than we are.

@NATURECAMHD

3 жыл бұрын

So true!

His wife totally sent him to go get the thanksgiving bird. Failure wasn’t an option

@ElkaakaaDZ

3 жыл бұрын

she is a female

We spoke today. This is Ray. I think I have to give up trying to photograph the hawk, after seeing your videos. :) Amazing shots. Really well done

@NATURECAMHD

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Don't worry. If this new nest works out, you will have plenty of future photo ops.

@Vejur9000

3 жыл бұрын

@@NATURECAMHD I hope so. I love them so. I really do. Birds of prey are like spiritual avatars.

@Vejur9000

3 жыл бұрын

It was also hilarious to see how carefully the turkey would peek around the tree, to see if the hawk was still there. When it finally ran off, it was funny. He was like “F this. I’m out!!!”

Damn! I didn't know hawks celebrated Thanksgiving Day too! Lol

Good job on the camera. Thx for sharing.

I feel like every time a turkey runs it should have it's own theme music...

@bruzote

5 жыл бұрын

Yackety-Sax (Benny Hill's favorite song for chase scenes)

@rightknowledgeman

4 жыл бұрын

Makes sense to me

@erictubbs6854

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

I’m actually happy that the turkey got away ✌🏾

@johnmarks227

2 жыл бұрын

Hawk: "I'll be back"

@johngreen3543

2 жыл бұрын

Not me, there are some places down south where those damn turkeys are overrunning the place and pulling up front yards. Hope the hawk did his job in killing and eating the turkey.

Beautiful camera work, can't be easy keeping up when the action gets fast. And yeah, I was rooting for the turkey who exhibited some good moves in strategy.

@NATURECAMHD

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. A lot of folks were rooting for the turkey. LOL!

That was intense!! Was rooting for the Turkey.

This was some national geographic videoing. I will need this camera guy to teach others how to do it.

Great videography! You do have great videography/ camera skills.

@NATURECAMHD

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@bobloblaw9791

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

That hawk was desperate to be attacking an adult turkey.

Red tails don't play. They rule. I watched a recent video of a turkey like this going up against a great horned owl and the turkey handed the owl it's own ass. Love it

Turkey: There is something in those trees. Yeah a predator

turkeys are smarter then most ppl think. use to have some as pets..they would follow me anywhere I went in my yard .

@suchomimustenerensis5302

7 жыл бұрын

Matt Nave Well wild turkeys are. The domestic ones raised for food are comparitively less intelligent.

@bbigrocker1

5 жыл бұрын

@@suchomimustenerensis5302 No sir, they are NOT "less intelligent", they are in fact DUMBER THAN A BOX OF ROCKS.........ROFLMAO

@turkandazerbrothersforever8305

5 жыл бұрын

@@bbigrocker1 at least intellegenter than you

Turkey: listen Hawk, if you want Thanksgiving dinner early this year you're going to have to work a lot harder than that!

That 🦃 is smart as hell and the hawk start to run at him on the ground but that turkey too fast ..

@hassankarim9863

5 жыл бұрын

ف

Yes excellent camera work. Gotta wonder if the hawk would have been more aggressive if you weren't there! Thanks for posting.

@bruzote

5 жыл бұрын

More aggressive? I've never seen a bird get more aggressive than that. How many more swoops and runs could the hawk make?

That turkey got real lucky that Redtail even tryed chasing him on foot great job on the photography

@NATURECAMHD

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It was quite a challenge keeping up.

The turkey was running for its life. 😮 I'am an avid Eagles (of many types) Falcons, Owls & Hawk watcher. The live cams are abundant and awesome these days in so many states. I really enjoyed your video and ty for sharing 😊 💗 😊 💗

@NATURECAMHD

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the thumbs-up. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, the turkey was running for its life which is why it survived that year. LOL! It was attacked three more times, twice by the same Hawk. Yet somehow, it managed to escape every time.

@youkie5321

4 жыл бұрын

@@NATURECAMHD YW & I guess the turkey's time is not up yet. lol 😀😀

Lol he had to come down and run around with that turkey 😂

@reginaldmorton2162

5 жыл бұрын

turkey got the fxck outta dodge

She knows better,not open field,smart turkey 🦃

@PHlophe

2 жыл бұрын

you know its a Mulher how loll!

Although it probably does it instinctively, the Turkey would be better off not clucking when hiding.

@NATURECAMHD

3 жыл бұрын

LOL. Indeed.

@MrCancer1965

3 жыл бұрын

True that but it's in their nature.

That was the best image of the red tail flying under the pine tree at 4:30 and a few seconds later the turkey waltzing out seemingly care free.

@NATURECAMHD

3 жыл бұрын

LOL!

Turkey is delicious any time of the year when cooked properly

Now I see why they keep that head bobbing back and fourth if that Hawk gets a hold of that scrawny neck it's curtains!

It's a Zoo World, Hawk and Turkey playing Cat and Mouse.

Why all the thumbs down? This was great!

You tell its a hen turkey. She can’t quit talking!

I have never seen a Red-tailed hawk go after a Turkey and I watch both species a lot from photography blinds. I always suspected they would if they were desperate but that's a pretty risky prey species for a hawk like that. The turkey is 20 pounds and has legs like Usain Bolt relatively speaking. Then again that looks like a wily adult hawk that's been around the block a few times so it probably know the vulnerable spot. Great footage. Thanks.

@NATURECAMHD

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comments and thumb up. This hawk has attacked this turkey three times and all three times the turkey hides under the trees.

@JamesHawleyOtt

7 жыл бұрын

Great footage of a red-tailed hawk. Well done.

@JamesHawleyOtt

7 жыл бұрын

It's great footage because it really shows the array of strategies a Red-tailed uses. A very versatile bird of prey. Easy to see how they have spread so far and wide.

@broncodaddy46507

6 жыл бұрын

James Hawley I’ve seen so many birds of prey lately. Lots of beautiful hawks

I have seen other critters play cat and mouse in the wild. But never under an urban environment. Great footage. One bird knows it is prey, and the other knows it is a Predator. Mr Darwin at work here.

@NATURECAMHD

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and yes, Darwin at work.

That's a hen turkey, they don't gobble anyway. Hawks can and will kill a full grown turkey, this one just happened to have a good day and avoid being on the hawk's dinner plate.

Turkey: It's too early for Thanksgiving!

Well shot footage!

Very good on getting the shots. You were recording from great positions every time.

This Red-tailed Hawk weighs between 2 to 2 1/2 lbs. and the female Turkey between 9 to 9 1/2 lbs and turkeys are not dumb. They have an above average intelligence in the bird world.

@stephencook7337

5 жыл бұрын

David Seals yeah but look at those flimsy necks that they have....a hawk will snap those like a twig...

@bruzote

5 жыл бұрын

Isn't a lot of that weight feathers?

Saw a Red-tailed Hawk grab a gosling out from under its parents. They are fearless when they have chicks to feed.

Seems like the turkey would have a much better chance if it could keep its beak shut! It's making the same sound my turkey hunting call devices make, giving it's position away to the hawk!

@oscar27ization

3 жыл бұрын

The hawk will spot it regardless, unless the turkey freezes and can’t move cause they will spot the smaller move

Amazing capture! Great job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I watched a Red Tailed Hawk do a full dive and take a turkey out in the middle of a big field, it was pretty awesome

Poor Hawk. Looks like it might have been Thanksgiving. Thanks for the video. Great footage.

@NATURECAMHD

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kudos. lOL.

Hawks have to eat too.

@NATURECAMHD

Жыл бұрын

Indeed.

@frederickwise5238

Жыл бұрын

@@NATURECAMHD We have a most beautiful pair in our neighborhood, Not sure if this pair is the same as we watched mate in the top of nearby tree some 30 years ago or descendants who like the area. They sometimes come to our bird feeders and when we had Lab pups on the ground we always watched. LOL From our yard all along the adjacent major thruway for 2 miles or so, there is a dense line of trees and shrubs. Squirrels and rabbits abound and when we hear the crows raising a ruckus, we are sure they are around. I was even "buzzed" once by one when I walked into the flight path as it took off from a low scrub tree. Couldnt have been more than 4or 5 feet away when it passed in front of me. I felt bad as I probably unknowingly cost it a rabbit lunch

Hunting turkey one day when red tail attacked my decoy. Knocked it off the peg. He was surprised, so was I.

Don't leave the pyramid - one of Horus' gliders is on the prowl!

@NATURECAMHD

3 жыл бұрын

Lol! Well said!

Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national bird

@RaphaelDawkinsCombatRadio

3 жыл бұрын

Lol.

Wonderful👍❤️🥰

@NATURECAMHD

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤗

For you WB cartoon lovers, another name for a Red-Tailed Hawk is (drum roll) a Chicken Hawk!

@NATURECAMHD

2 жыл бұрын

True, I grew up with the angry little WB chicken hawk. LOL.

@guermeisterdoodlebug7980

Жыл бұрын

Well, sort of, depends on where you are. Around here chicken hawk usually refers to Cooper’s hawk.

Probably the most underrated video on the KZread.....

@NATURECAMHD

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Where is the 3rd round????

Great footage and interesting to see a hawk chase a turkey.

Turkey Taekwondo 😄 Well that turkey has some serious moves to avoid getting hit by that Hawk! This is a great capture! That must have been one hungry hawk to expend that amount of calories going after the turkey for so long. It didn't appear to be injured; she must have had a nest or poults hiding nearby; either that or her purrs & yelps were saying some serious trash to the hawk.

The turkeys got some moves

I am a Falconer and hunt with trained RedTailed hawks of my own. That is an immature male redtail about one year old. You can tell by the red tail (from his first molt which replaces the brown tails of young ones with the red tails of adults) combined with yellowish eyes that have not reached the dark brown color of a full 2 year adult. That turkey is lucky that wasn't a full grown adult female. Females are much bigger than the males and they get better and better at killing as they mature. My big adult female would have killed it on the first stoop.

@MLatkinson

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your insight. I’m confused - hawks can go after something like this so much bigger than themselves? Seems like most animals prey on smaller animals.

@kinachahue

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe a smaller female turkey as this one but a big male vs a hawk, no. Hawks are tough birds but easily driven out by a cackle of crows.

@raymondjones7423

4 жыл бұрын

@@MLatkinson they usually don't as far as I know. This hawk is asking for trouble by hunting something so large. He'll learn as he gets older and wiser. Turkeys are tougher than you would think for being a game bird. Anyways it was cool to see their interaction. Have a great day

@tomhill3248

4 жыл бұрын

@@MLatkinson Well the hawk can fly see. The Turkey will absolutely never get a fair fight with the hawk. If a pass goes poorly, the hawk can simply flee. If the hawk were somehow trapped in a confined space with the turkey, well then he'd be screwed.

@How_Lay

4 жыл бұрын

sharks eat orcas, lions eat buffalo, snakes eat chickens, hawks eat turks. birds of prey are crazy though!

It wasn't for lack of trying! The ending..."Run Forrest, Run!!"

Wild turkeys are tough.

@soda_pressed

5 жыл бұрын

If you're dumb ya gotta be tough

@nicholasjohnparry

5 жыл бұрын

That one looks like a broad breasted. Looks like it might have been someones pet

@crabwalkarms7347

3 жыл бұрын

Definitly thats why if you hunt them with shotgun you have to aim for the head they can and will survive body shots

At the end the turkey is like “Bye Felicia “

This Turkey is environmentally aware

Turkey said "Not today"!

Great Great Footage. I wonder if this Hawk was realy after a kill/ a meal or perhaps more of a territorial/ dominance goal in mind when going after this Large Turkey. Maybe the Turkey eats all the same stuff the rats/mice/voles eat and the more Turkeys around the less of Hawks go-to prey around. Hawk didnt seem to attempt an Talon pounce rather some shots across the Bow or Wattle as it were.

@HunterHawk

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Those were definitely not hunting moves by the hawk. Great comment.

@curtflirt2

5 жыл бұрын

could be

Turkey got some great moves!

Great Footage.

@NATURECAMHD

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks.

so much drama! Brave little turkey never gave up the fight.

That is one optimistic Hawk. His mother gave him too much confidence! :)

You have fantastic camera skills!

@NATURECAMHD

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! It's always a challenge filming when you subject matter doesn't stop moving. LOL!

where in the garden was this? like specific area, thanks

@NATURECAMHD

7 жыл бұрын

It was in the Ross conifer arboretum.

@carlobrigante4764

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm going to try and see this in the flesh

What time of year is this filmed? Is it possible the hawk was on a nest of eggs or chicks? I have been dive bombed before for getting too close to a nest. Maybe the hawk was protecting her young.

LMAO that's a pretty desperate hawk to think it can take down a full grown turkey! I laughed so hard at this, poor turkey looked annoyed more than anything.

@KittySYT

5 жыл бұрын

It's not the size that matters, even giant ostrich is brought down in secs when you know where exactly to bite.... Hawks, Eagles...they not only puncture their victim's neck...but start tearing it apart too!

@Buttikoferiii

5 жыл бұрын

J Rly u underestimate the power of a large hawk

@stonedennis3213

5 жыл бұрын

Zachary Brown his point is turkeys are actually tough animals believe it or not. I own several and they are not afraid of anything and they have sharp spurs on the insides on their legs that can cut you to pieces when they kick.

Turkey forever on the look out for that damn bird

Hawks do kill turkeys occasionally It's usually the younger birds that are easier prey I believe in this case it was more of a territorial incident and the hawk was just showing off

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone 🍗

@NATURECAMHD

3 жыл бұрын

LOLOL! Same to you.

No,matter what bird is out there the HAWK ,is the cousin of bold eagle and golden eagles. The those birds you do not F#%k with.chances of winning a fight is like hitting the lottery.

@NATURECAMHD

Жыл бұрын

Amen!

@denysivanov3364

Жыл бұрын

another birds are also fast and smart. Its not easy to catch them... There is a reason why eagles are rare birds and ordinary birds are everywhere...

@kapil4417037

Жыл бұрын

@@NATURECAMHD i have seen so many videos where rooster beating the hawk and even mother hen protecting chicken against them.

Hawks will be hawks....wow that's a beautiful park.

@PHlophe

2 жыл бұрын

its not a park. its a botanical garden . homie.

Nice video, keep up the good content

@NATURECAMHD

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

Most beautiful Red-Tailed Hawk I've seen

Modern day TRex vs velociraptor.

"She's tryn to eat me!"