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  • Firefighter raises an orphaned baby magpie - next thing he knows, birds start showing up at his door, including a family of 17 ducks 🧡💛💜
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  • @andrewroy9263
    @andrewroy9263 2 роки тому +5235

    Ducks: "It's him, honey. It's the bird guy. We can have our kids here."

  • @shogunbj
    @shogunbj 2 роки тому +4197

    Wow, this man is a firefighter. Not only he saves lives and properties, he saves animals in his private life. That is a true hero there.

    • @Jackmack365
      @Jackmack365 2 роки тому +81

      You said it and he’s got the biggest beautiful heart too.

    • @mkatseal
      @mkatseal 2 роки тому +30

      No that is a witch. And his familiars. And I'm into it

    • @TimeSurfer206
      @TimeSurfer206 2 роки тому +34

      "If you have the ability, you have the responsibility."
      As I sit here and pet one of my 5 Rescue Cats.

    • @martywhitten3419
      @martywhitten3419 2 роки тому +25

      @@TimeSurfer206 You're AWESOME!!!! Me and My Lady have 6 rescues in a two bedroom 🤪.... They bring so much love to Our Humble Abode.... I wouldn't change it for anything....

    • @stacyfrazierbauer8811
      @stacyfrazierbauer8811 2 роки тому +25

      I also have rescues...mine are off the street though I have a cat room off the back of my house. I tnr but they come and go last I counted this winter was 16...right now I have a beautiful litter of 5 needing homes and then I'm fixing their mother. She's a keeper I love her.

  • @calculatrguy
    @calculatrguy 2 роки тому +875

    I love the look on the cat’s face: we’ve talked about this before, now look at all of them!

  • @johnathansaegal3156
    @johnathansaegal3156 2 роки тому +1055

    I guarantee when Swoop left, the “word” got around about this human who is the worldly savior of feathered critters.
    I’ve had too many strange incidents with wild animals of all types and it’s as if these different species sent out the message, just like your story.
    No joke, no “for the lulz”… they straight up informed the others that you are the guy who saves.

    • @ryanwalsh5019
      @ryanwalsh5019 2 роки тому

      There is documented evidence that corvids specifically will spread knowledge of who is bad and who is good, so much so that a completely different family unit 5 years after the test recognized the mask used and began attacking it.

    • @cloud4579
      @cloud4579 2 роки тому +34

      I feel this way too. I think its awesome nature is awesome

    • @violetsrayreikishop2
      @violetsrayreikishop2 2 роки тому

      I believe they do communicate with other animals it's just humans don't understand how they can communicate to different species and mainly because as humans science is put above everything and we think we have everything all figured out when the animal kingdom is much more complex and been here way longer than us so to me the animal kingdom is way smarter than us they know how to balance each other perfectly without overwhelming the animal kingdom, it's humans that put the stress and imbalance on the animal kingdom by overhunting pollution and taking over their habitat.

    • @ArinoGacha
      @ArinoGacha Рік тому +15

      Birds words travel like feathers in the wind.

    • @firdausross6194
      @firdausross6194 Рік тому +6

      like the deep sea diver with those shark

  • @eqfs9455
    @eqfs9455 2 роки тому +2708

    He’s like a Disney prince but better! What an absolute sweetheart of a human. So glad he has a steady stream of loving animals in his life.

    • @CrankyBarista
      @CrankyBarista 2 роки тому +72

      As good looking as a prince as well 🥰

    • @alphaomega5909
      @alphaomega5909 2 роки тому +33

      @@CrankyBarista Im in West Michigan, USA. I have 7 granddaughters. A couple Id like to match him up with,lol.

    • @Gwyndolinn
      @Gwyndolinn 2 роки тому +25

      Beautiful story, beautiful man!

    • @CrankyBarista
      @CrankyBarista 2 роки тому +5

      @@alphaomega5909 I understand why

    • @desireesanchez9665
      @desireesanchez9665 2 роки тому +7

      HOTTER TOO!

  • @kcario
    @kcario 2 роки тому +2057

    Handsome: ✔️
    Great accent: ✔️
    Author of children's book: ✔️
    Big heart: ✔️✔️✔️
    Dude is knocking it out of the park

    • @joelromero3634
      @joelromero3634 2 роки тому +184

      Forgot one..... fireman

    • @Quackert2
      @Quackert2 2 роки тому +101

      The real question.... is he single? 🤔😏

    • @debbieappelhans9055
      @debbieappelhans9055 2 роки тому +36

      Heat of gold Mr bird whisper, Angel 😇sent to help out God bless them all

    • @theuniverseisme432
      @theuniverseisme432 2 роки тому +77

      Firefighter ✔️
      Sensitive ✔️
      Funny ✔️
      Give me this man

    • @EndritVj
      @EndritVj 2 роки тому +12

      @@theuniverseisme432 That’s gae.

  • @stephengavin2208
    @stephengavin2208 2 роки тому +1144

    His house is worth every penny. The sunsets were amazing and that shot with the rainbow in the background was epic.

    • @jessicaaguirre1229
      @jessicaaguirre1229 2 роки тому +9

      That's what living in another country is like

    • @jerelsalazar7959
      @jerelsalazar7959 2 роки тому +17

      That's Australia. Where the better your scenery is, the deadlier the critters are. That's where prey animals seek shelter whenever they can. Insects, reptiles, mammals, etc all deadly

    • @joellewhite912
      @joellewhite912 Рік тому +6

      @@jerelsalazar7959 Matt lives in NZ

    • @jerelsalazar7959
      @jerelsalazar7959 Рік тому +2

      @@joellewhite912 a short distance away, right next door, same nature's concept of isolation induced defences

    • @_Krazy47
      @_Krazy47 Рік тому

      I thought so as well…

  • @kevinshea6293
    @kevinshea6293 2 роки тому +70

    Your father did a great job raising you for sure he's quite proud of you 😉

  • @nimi92niro91
    @nimi92niro91 2 роки тому +1741

    It's like Dad send these little "angels" to keep you company when he's gone.
    This got me all teared up 😢

    • @alexia3552
      @alexia3552 2 роки тому +24

      oh now me too 😭

    • @camez2345
      @camez2345 2 роки тому +43

      I have an uncle who I just adored - everyone did - and who passed too soon, but I'm convinced that he visits me through squirrels. Every day, rain, shine or snow, they're in my life, and they ALWAYS make me laugh. It's definitely him!

    • @liviwaslost
      @liviwaslost 2 роки тому +15

      @@camez2345 I feel the same way with my grandma’s cardinal. My grandfather may have died before I was born, but he has still left a large impact on my life and I appreciate what he has done. I wish I could of met him.

    • @NicosoftNT
      @NicosoftNT 2 роки тому +6

      @@liviwaslost Same with all my grandparents, I only met my grandma once through Skype as a kid

    • @JamesUmbrello
      @JamesUmbrello 2 роки тому +10

      I've had a few people close to me pass away. I know birds are the messengers of angels/spirits.

  • @joshthemediocre7824
    @joshthemediocre7824 2 роки тому +1368

    seeing how his animals treat him allows us to see directly into his soul...He must have the patience of a saint to have a cat and a wild bird that love cuddling. No question his dad is proud of him, how could he not be, he raised a real man.

    • @gailhasler8435
      @gailhasler8435 2 роки тому +43

      Absolutely right 👍😍

    • @mcarter9839
      @mcarter9839 2 роки тому +19

      Just maybe he is a Saint?.... 😇🥰😇

    • @pauldwalker
      @pauldwalker 2 роки тому +23

      that’s exactly it. they can sense his loving soul.

    • @sp-fl7qb
      @sp-fl7qb 2 роки тому +28

      All people who love and care for animals are angels on earth
      They are doing God's work.

    • @CaughtSlackin_
      @CaughtSlackin_ 2 роки тому

      @@sp-fl7qb not all. there are plenty of bad people who like and care about animals. hell look at Pablo escabar he had hippos and zebras and giraffes. loved animals but would kill you and your family if you looked at him sideways. ran drugs was a terrorist murderer. etc

  • @jordanbutler3422
    @jordanbutler3422 2 роки тому +105

    Your dad is extremely proud of you ! He's in heaven watching over and sending you all the birds and ducks and everything with feathers in need. 😊

  • @CristinaF210
    @CristinaF210 2 роки тому +98

    Wow this man is totally a bird whisper I mean birds with him are completely relaxed and actually WANT his company they are non stop chatty very loving with him too, the kisses the talks laying on their backs it's all love showing for h... this is incredible it's almost unbelievable and how incredibly lucky thus guy is ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @j.artiste8596
    @j.artiste8596 2 роки тому +443

    I wish I could tell this guy that Vikings belived that when someone died, a bird needed to take that person's soul to heaven... Swoop left when his dad died to set his soul free. She flew with him❣️

    • @MariaBareiss
      @MariaBareiss 2 роки тому +51

      This is beautiful, but you've made me start crying again!

    • @timmys8823
      @timmys8823 2 роки тому +27

      Yup right about it was Odin, they also thought it was the crows who were always on the battlefields who helped take to souls up to vallhala

    • @ingeabrahamsen4684
      @ingeabrahamsen4684 2 роки тому +28

      @@timmys8823 I think it must have been ravens, as they were helt in high regard in norse mythology. Like Odins two ravens Hugin and Munin. Every morning they left Valhalla, flew out into the world, and returned in the evening. Then sat on Odins shoulders, and told him about everything that had been taking place in the world - both in Midgard (where humans lived) and in Asgard where the Gods dwelled.

    • @Miishachan
      @Miishachan 2 роки тому +11

      That’s so beautiful…

    • @goldysalomon
      @goldysalomon 2 роки тому +19

      This is incredible. When my mother passed away, a pigeon came to visit me every day, either on the balcony, or just sitting in the trees around my house, and I swear it was watching me. I had the feeling that it had something to do with her, but I always dismissed it. Thank you for sharing this information.

  • @vodkarage8227
    @vodkarage8227 2 роки тому +685

    If there is an afterlife, and your dad can see you, he is definitely proud of you. Heck, I'm not your dad, and I'm proud of you!

  • @carollunn3370
    @carollunn3370 2 роки тому +51

    This is the coolest guy ever. I've rescued lots of cats & dogs all my life, took in mourning doves who were looking to nest., so I put up flower pots for them, bought dove food, and have watched them have little ones that fledged. I wait for them to be born & check daily like I'm the mom anticipating the birth. I think that is just an awesome thing you're doing, and you're so blessed to be part of their lives. Yeah, they put the word out... the nursing wildlife Dad. What cool relationships with the animals!" Not everybody gets this honor!!!! Keep up the great awesomeness!! They love you for it!!

    • @georgeweeman9057
      @georgeweeman9057 2 роки тому +2

      You sound sweet, and loving yourself. Keep up the good work!

    • @carollunn3370
      @carollunn3370 2 роки тому +1

      @@georgeweeman9057 Always been an animal lover. Thank you!!!

  • @isaiahwelch8066
    @isaiahwelch8066 2 роки тому +273

    It is a rare thing to find one's calling in life.
    Especially with aiding and rescuing animals.
    Good job, mate! The world needs more like ya!

    • @Mosesinmusic
      @Mosesinmusic Рік тому +1

      The greatest calling is through Jesus Christ we can become children of God ❤️

  • @alexcollins71090
    @alexcollins71090 2 роки тому +616

    It may sound crazy and I don't know how she was precisely able to communicate the concept, but I really feel like Swoop DID go out and tell other birds about this guy. So cool

    • @SuhSayuri
      @SuhSayuri 2 роки тому +24

      I think the same!

    • @tracesmith4966
      @tracesmith4966 2 роки тому +1

      Swoop more than likely did tell others. We have no science...but every critter video I watch...with millions of folks getting that magic on their phones....its clear most if not all creatures have emotions. The know fare,share,friendship with different species, kindness and love. Even a snake knows a human giving it water is only there to help...and in their reptilian brain....their thankful.

    • @alexcollins71090
      @alexcollins71090 2 роки тому +28

      ​@@tracesmith4966 Exactly!! I've seen too many wildly varied positive interspecies interactions to think differently at this point. Just because we all don't share a common language doesn't mean there's no communication. Thanks for your comment!

    • @alexcollins71090
      @alexcollins71090 2 роки тому +18

      @@SuhSayuri Thank you for agreeing!! Yeah, I've seen waaaay too many videos of interspecies interactions beyond just human and animal to not believe at this point that animals of different species can still communicate 'complex' ideas. Like, to say that 'hey go to this guy he's awesome' is actually pretty complicated!! Like, how do they give specific directions? Do other animals just see her doing well and then look to see where she's flying back to?? I don't know how it works but I've seen the results way too often lol.

    • @kimchi2780
      @kimchi2780 2 роки тому +32

      @@alexcollins71090 I had a few Crow friends that I would feed every morning and everyday a few turned into like 30 coming every single morning. It was actually kind of funny. Then one day I went out side and there was a duck and 6 babies in my pool.

  • @hmdonohuehd
    @hmdonohuehd 2 роки тому +749

    he's a keeper. eye candy and a humanitarian.

    • @epep50
      @epep50 2 роки тому

      He's not a vegan, probably doesn't pass the sniff test for feminists and most feminists wouldn't pass his sniff test, lol.

    • @selectiveapathy
      @selectiveapathy 2 роки тому

      Would bad looks take away from the “keeper” part? If so, youd be nothing but another shallow female.

    • @sameerolail
      @sameerolail 2 роки тому +26

      I'd be his mate,and help him with the rescue mission.

    • @Skylerraspen
      @Skylerraspen 2 роки тому +22

      And Australian if thats a plus for the women. Australia is so cool Honestly.

    • @GmailCom-hh6yq
      @GmailCom-hh6yq 2 роки тому +18

      Hell, yes!! His eyes, smile, personality...hubba hubba hubba❤️... but I've got my Italian 💖....my soul mate on many levels

  • @karoonboomie2813
    @karoonboomie2813 2 роки тому +10

    I absolutely love men that express their true hearts to animals, so tender, soft & pure!
    Thank you for sharing & caring animal love

  • @xsty1968
    @xsty1968 7 місяців тому +5

    Magpie Madness - you’ve become “every Dad” for your Father! Lovely !!

  • @potatobanana688
    @potatobanana688 2 роки тому +659

    He’s like the Prince Charming of animals. He cares for the birds when nobody else wants to. He is literally a life saver.

  • @gildamarzatico5696
    @gildamarzatico5696 2 роки тому +765

    Matt is a special guy....thank God there are still people like him in this crazy world...there should be more

  • @gertrudewest4535
    @gertrudewest4535 Рік тому +8

    It happened to me, too. You just can’t rescue one bird. They tell their friends. Birds changed me into a better human.

  • @meganhuggins7494
    @meganhuggins7494 2 роки тому +30

    My uncle was a ‘bird’ guy, it was magical to watch his relationship with them. It’s a gift! 🥰

  • @HEllis-qu5nn
    @HEllis-qu5nn 2 роки тому +377

    When he talked about the duck bringing his "wife" to meet him...ahhhhh 🥰

    • @tanyasteers4802
      @tanyasteers4802 2 роки тому +1

      Check out Pablo at ima surviver sanctuary he's the best

  • @The_KlaVra
    @The_KlaVra 2 роки тому +249

    When he mentioned wanting to show his father his book and everything he done... It hit me like a bag of bricks.. So happy for him and all the animals...

    • @TheLegendary353
      @TheLegendary353 2 роки тому +5

      Made me ugly cry

    • @candy2325
      @candy2325 2 роки тому +6

      Made me tear up 🥺

    • @maryann_bekind
      @maryann_bekind 2 роки тому +6

      I believe everything we do here is seen in heaven and I would go so far as to say that his father probably sent the bird Swoop to him. They helped each other heal and I believe that animals are sent to us from God when we need them. Beautiful man and a wonderful story.

    • @MariaBareiss
      @MariaBareiss 2 роки тому

      Yeah, I'm sitting here missing my dad as well and crying...

  • @cindim.martinez9476
    @cindim.martinez9476 2 роки тому +39

    What an angel! His dad is so proud of him.

  • @patmash
    @patmash 2 роки тому +2

    Animals can read people the best. It is obviously clear that this guy has a heart of GOLD! Truly one of a kind.

  • @lisanidog8178
    @lisanidog8178 2 роки тому +244

    Swoop definitively put the word out. It's great your cat likes your birds as friends and not as appetizers.

  • @saramorris1727
    @saramorris1727 2 роки тому +132

    This man refers to the duck's mate as his "wife". Adorable all round.

  • @TheGamesClub.
    @TheGamesClub. Рік тому +7

    A person destined to help and save lives. Truly a blessed fellow human being.

  • @imsleepingbeauty
    @imsleepingbeauty Рік тому +6

    Wow! He's gorgeous, and he loves animals. That's it..... I'm moving to Australia ❤

  • @Jaro-ij7lg
    @Jaro-ij7lg 2 роки тому +192

    He is like a bird whisperer. They know him and he knows them. They gravitate towards him naturally.

    • @idenpropovad1034
      @idenpropovad1034 2 роки тому +6

      Why does this not have more likes take my energy sir

    • @hmfoden
      @hmfoden 2 роки тому

      Radagast

  • @mikefriend1514
    @mikefriend1514 2 роки тому +266

    What a totally rewarding life. Something his Dad would be very proud of I’m sure.

  • @AstolfoCh
    @AstolfoCh 2 роки тому +18

    Damn, the way she nodded and shook her head whilst answering his questions is just heart warming

  • @tp1453
    @tp1453 2 роки тому +2

    I believe that certain people have a special gift of communication with animals. Here’s another example. A lovely story.

  • @Just_Pele
    @Just_Pele 2 роки тому +45

    We have a raven guest whom we rescued. He was roughed up by a cat so we patched him up, watched him for a few weeks, then set him free. But he never went further than the backyard and decided to live on the deck for safety and companionship, so I made him a nice big nesting box and stuffed it with a blanket, old shirts, and most importantly a weatherproof warming pad, and that's where he sleeps. He can come and go as he pleases though, so he spends his time hunting and flying around, then comes back to turn in for the night. In the mornings we have breakfast on the deck, and he sits on me and enjoys his toast and fruit while telling me about what's been going on, plus he regularly needs to check on us when we're outside walking around.

    • @surfinganonymously
      @surfinganonymously 2 роки тому +2

      That is so lovely! I’m so happy for you that you get to enjoy his company. :)

    • @givemefreedom2359
      @givemefreedom2359 2 роки тому +1

      You're awesome...thank you for sharing this and may I say...that k you from your winged friend! ❤

    • @susand9296
      @susand9296 2 роки тому

      Love the pic from The Crow...

  • @henryhercules4920
    @henryhercules4920 Рік тому +11

    This has to be one of the sweetest things I've seen in a while. What an amazing gift they are to each other.

  • @DBZluvz
    @DBZluvz 2 роки тому +12

    even though i'm a guy i spent the whole 4:38 swooning over this incredible guy. why is it that all the people who are generous, loving, and try to give back to nature\world only seem to exist in the Dodo universe. damned if i can find any of them in my neck of the world.

  • @BlondieSL
    @BlondieSL 2 роки тому +456

    Imagine if this planet was filled with amazing people like this man.
    It would be such a different place than we have now.

  • @kpeezyforsheezy
    @kpeezyforsheezy 2 роки тому +286

    Everything in nature has its own way of speaking and knowing - animals, bugs, plants, even grass - it’s just up to us if we’re open enough to understand it.
    Much love to this gentleman for not only understanding but taking the initiative to step up and help.
    This is definitely one of my favorite Dodo stories now. ♥️

    • @spark_6710
      @spark_6710 2 роки тому +5

      👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💘💞

    • @slitten33
      @slitten33 2 роки тому +5

      Well said!

    • @TommyGetTheBag
      @TommyGetTheBag 2 роки тому +2

      I love trees and just saw a video on how trees communicate bk and forth. I loved it and I've always loved animals and nature. I'm thrilled to be able to keep learning facts through the internet...

    • @jaclynpavlica69
      @jaclynpavlica69 2 роки тому +2

      Beautifully written love ❤️🙏🏼🎉😎 !!!

    • @spark_6710
      @spark_6710 2 роки тому

      @@TommyGetTheBag 👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤💞

  • @ivanmitchell9207
    @ivanmitchell9207 2 роки тому +3

    Your dad is very happy with you looking from above on his beloved son

  • @Jazz_Tamatea
    @Jazz_Tamatea 2 роки тому +14

    @3:03 "What do you think you're doing" 🤣
    Yes I think Swoop did put the word out to the other birdies in the area 😋
    Kia ora Matt! Thanks for everything you do to help both humans & animals out.
    You're an outstanding human being and I'm certain good karma and good vibes will always be looking for you.

  • @guneeta7896
    @guneeta7896 2 роки тому +233

    Beautiful! What an amazing human. And I can’t help but notice, so many different species in love here. We are all connected 🌼

    • @spark_6710
      @spark_6710 2 роки тому +5

      INDEED !!! WELL SAID !! 👍👍👏💘💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞

    • @spark_6710
      @spark_6710 2 роки тому +1

      @Elastic Fantastic 👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞

    • @TommyGetTheBag
      @TommyGetTheBag 2 роки тому

      Yes we are all connected. Mostly good.

  • @Tassie85
    @Tassie85 2 роки тому +76

    Wow. This guy obviously has a heart as gorgeous as the rest of him. What a great life!

    • @susand9296
      @susand9296 2 роки тому +4

      He's living his best life by the sea with his animals, and he sure deserves every bit of it! x

  • @brasstacksboxing409
    @brasstacksboxing409 2 роки тому +2

    Special guy.. RIP TO YOUR FATHER🙏🏻🕊

  • @donaldminton9295
    @donaldminton9295 Рік тому +7

    Caring for a wild animal brings a special childlike twinkle back into our heart. It's an honor to gain a birds trust and a pleasure to make an impact on something so majestic

  • @EliMardirossian
    @EliMardirossian 2 роки тому +129

    i'm literally in TEARS wtf... also like this is further proof firefighters are literal angels!!

  • @joanhoffman3702
    @joanhoffman3702 2 роки тому +21

    A firefighter and an animal rescuer. What a great guy!

  • @user-fx8fp8lr1g
    @user-fx8fp8lr1g Місяць тому +1

    It’s a beautiful thing when a human being finds its true purpose❤

  • @cjp592
    @cjp592 2 роки тому +8

    I understand his loss. It’s hard. Angels can come from anywhere of any species. ❤️

  • @camez2345
    @camez2345 2 роки тому +51

    😂😂😂 This story is the best! Just when you think it's winding down, he's like, "And THEN, I introduced the bird to my cat and they snuggled....And THEN, there were ducks at my door and they had a family...And THEN a stranger said she met my first bird....And THEN, we wrote a book..."
    Can't wait to see what's next! Great story.

  • @v4nill0ve
    @v4nill0ve 2 роки тому +45

    ain't no way that bird shook its head when he asked her if she's been bad😭

    • @daisyelmir1289
      @daisyelmir1289 2 роки тому +1

      RIGHT?!
      I had to rewatch to make sure I really saw that!
      Amazing!🦅🌼

  • @karonnemetz7376
    @karonnemetz7376 Рік тому +2

    Another handsome Firefighter 👩‍🚒

  • @daisyhung8592
    @daisyhung8592 2 роки тому +2

    Swoop did it better than the social media🤣🤣🤣

  • @StarNetworkRescue
    @StarNetworkRescue 2 роки тому +358

    nice guys ...so adorable 🦅🦅

    • @daxabenmodi3562
      @daxabenmodi3562 2 роки тому +1

      True...

    • @daxabenmodi3562
      @daxabenmodi3562 2 роки тому

      @@adfa6109 Yes

    • @adfa6109
      @adfa6109 2 роки тому

      @@daxabenmodi3562
      You have to say the Shahadah and believe in it without a doubt to accept Islam and become Muslim.

    • @adfa6109
      @adfa6109 2 роки тому

      @@daxabenmodi3562
      The translation of the Shahadah:
      I bear witness that there is no God worthy of worship but Allah.
      And I bear witness that Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.

    • @adfa6109
      @adfa6109 2 роки тому

      @@daxabenmodi3562
      The Shahada:
      ASH-HADU ALLA ILAHA ILLA ALLAH WA ASH-HADU ANNA MUHAMMADAN RASULU ALLAH

  • @blackraven763
    @blackraven763 2 роки тому +283

    Gorgeous man and Gorgeous animals!! He clearly has a good soul when all these animals gravitate to him. The magpies, ducks, cat are all so adorable 😍 💖 💕 🤗😘

    • @cupidok2768
      @cupidok2768 2 роки тому +5

      Where is this man

    • @rubytuesday5412
      @rubytuesday5412 2 роки тому +8

      @@cupidok2768 ~ I can hear Australian or New Zealand accent.
      Just saw NZ written on his teeshirt.

    • @obtaine
      @obtaine 2 роки тому

      @@cupidok2768 random

    • @cupidok2768
      @cupidok2768 2 роки тому +1

      @@obtaine not. Relative

    • @graziedashing7095
      @graziedashing7095 2 роки тому +2

      @@cupidok2768 google his book titled swoop

  • @kmnunu
    @kmnunu 11 місяців тому +6

    Wow, what a blessing! This is definitely his calling and a very fulfilling one. Swoosh blesses their lives and the lives of everyone else she has chosen to imprint on. Beautiful!

  • @palpichulo6969
    @palpichulo6969 2 роки тому +162

    Honestly I didn't even know birds could behave like that. Thats incredible

    • @Nclght
      @Nclght 2 роки тому

      Magpies, crows, ravens and jays ie corvids are extremely smart. From the net...
      "Scientists compare the intelligence of crows to that of a seven-year-old human child. Crows, ravens, and other corvids are the only non-primates that make tools. Crows are capable of abstract reasoning, complex problem-solving, and group decision-making."
      Not only do they understand complex properties like water displacement...will wait to use a token to receive more food instead of using the token to get less yet immediate food but a recent study showed they exhibit altruism when scientist, attempting to track magpies, witnessed other magpie flock members removing trackers off the bird being tracked.
      There's also a fascinating video where a mother and daughter, who feed local crows, were given many shiny items from the crows as repayment/gifts...the daughter's collection of gifts is very interesting indeed...i guess the birds believe we favor shiny objects. lol

    • @ampolcyn1
      @ampolcyn1 2 роки тому +18

      It’s probably based off of intelligence. Magpies are actually really smart so I would imagine the have the ability to form connections with people

    • @Tao_Tology
      @Tao_Tology 2 роки тому +13

      Magpies, crows, ravens are very smart. They remember people, too, and if you are helpful.

    • @camez2345
      @camez2345 2 роки тому

      @@Tao_Tology Poor crows are getting hit by the H5N1 bird flu that's plowing through the US...the world. It's mostly water fowl, chickens and turkeys (in cramped factory farming conditions, surprise surprise) and birds of prey. Not sure how crows got roped in. It's sad about all of them -- TENS of MILLIONS(!) of chickens and turkeys have been preemtively euthanized by a method called "ventilation shutdown." Look it up (and then give up meat!), it's not pretty.
      It doesn't appear to affect songbirds, and is said to be way less transmissible to humans than other bird flus, which is good.
      Still, such a heartbreak of a disaster. Killing birds that we made so we could eat them. Killing them because while they were alive, we kept them in such crowded, unhealthy filth that the virus was able to spread like wildfire and become superaggressive. Another winning strategy courtesy of homo sapiens 😣

    • @TheEfeham325
      @TheEfeham325 2 роки тому +3

      Corvids are incredibly intelligent! I love them.

  • @skittles3310
    @skittles3310 2 роки тому +61

    What a lovely man. His dad was definitely so very proud of him!

  • @indayahpersha
    @indayahpersha 2 роки тому +1

    Mother nature literally loves him 😭😭

  • @Peeweesachi2023
    @Peeweesachi2023 2 роки тому +8

    I just have to tell you that this story touched my life so much I’m a piano teacher in America and I show this to my piano students and it is the greatest delight of my day to see such a wonderful man take care of animals the way you have and I have found little birdlings on the roadside myself and raise them I have two parrots myself so continue loving all the animals that you do you’re an exceptional man and I hope everything you do brings you happiness in the animal kingdom they need people like you the human race needs people like you too!! I wish you the best of luck keep going and if we need a phenomenal fireman like you to come to America please do so!!!

  • @rhondatrujillo-lambert3289
    @rhondatrujillo-lambert3289 2 роки тому +77

    This man is absolutely what " human " should be !! Kind, caring, compassionate !! Thank you !!

  • @MissTiff84
    @MissTiff84 2 роки тому +214

    His dad would no doubt be proud of him. I firmly believe in signs from the other side and things like this are absolutely beautiful. We had a stray cat come into our lives the same year my dad was diagnosed with terminal cancer as well and I feel like these animals are sent to help us navigate tough times. (Yes we still have the cat, hes currently looking out our window) 🧡

    • @Catmom2004
      @Catmom2004 2 роки тому +3

      I am sorry for the loss of your dad. May happy memories comfort you as time goes on. 💓

    • @violetsrayreikishop2
      @violetsrayreikishop2 2 роки тому +1

      Yes animals can see spirits and communicate with them I'm a medium and my cat always warns me when something is gonna happen or if someone is around that shouldn't be my cat even can sense where portals have formed, I find it crazy some people still think the spirit real is fake they'd be surprised if they lived in my shoes for one day.

    • @wilsonrawlin8547
      @wilsonrawlin8547 2 роки тому

      Intangible Ram
      No doubt. God sent Ravens to him with food. I'm sure God can still send animals to help people today.

  • @nikiTricoteuse
    @nikiTricoteuse Рік тому +1

    Dang. I'm a little bit in love rn. So proud that this guy is a kiwi, can only imagine how proud his dad is.

  • @poshboy111
    @poshboy111 Рік тому +1

    Pretty much smiled through that whole story 🙂

  • @Erizedd
    @Erizedd 2 роки тому +75

    Man.. a guy that's gorgeous, has a heart of gold, and is great with animals! 😍 Also, I thought he looked familiar - I think a while back I saw the video on here of him raising Swoop, too. The Bird Whisperer, it seems! 😄

    • @behemothsbaby
      @behemothsbaby 2 роки тому +1

      Same here. I heard his wonderful Kiwi accent and remembered him!

    • @behemothsbaby
      @behemothsbaby 2 роки тому

      @@adfa6109 No. I respectfully decline.

  • @lisanidog8178
    @lisanidog8178 2 роки тому +99

    Yup! Animals know who they can trust and pal around with even wild.

    • @jaclynpavlica69
      @jaclynpavlica69 2 роки тому +1

      It’s amazing what love and respect accomplishes ❤️💪🏼🙏🏼🎉😎

    • @lisanidog8178
      @lisanidog8178 2 роки тому +1

      @@jaclynpavlica69 exactly. I like how you added in respect in addition to love. Love always comes easier when you also respect and animals deserve respect.

    • @jaclynpavlica69
      @jaclynpavlica69 2 роки тому

      @@lisanidog8178 You got that right sweet human ❤️😎🙏🏼.

    • @lisanidog8178
      @lisanidog8178 2 роки тому

      @@jaclynpavlica69 thanks.

  • @hm2814
    @hm2814 2 роки тому +14

    Omg..this was so sweet!! Brought smile to my face! What a life..if only I could start an animal sanctuary...this would be my dream job!! God bless your journey and I know your father is watching over you! 🙏🙏 ❤️❤️

  • @TobaMansury-nh3gu
    @TobaMansury-nh3gu 11 місяців тому +1

    It’s like animals can sense his goodness ❤️😭❤️😭

  • @liliom3835
    @liliom3835 2 роки тому +136

    I love this guy, his dad and this beautiful story. Makes me think there's hope for human kind

    • @dannymate1209
      @dannymate1209 2 роки тому +2

      There always was and always will be. Just gotta stop looking at the negatives :)

    • @rockizocki1430
      @rockizocki1430 2 роки тому +1

      @@dannymate1209 Damn Right

    • @givemefreedom2359
      @givemefreedom2359 2 роки тому

      @@adfa6109 There you go...at least you're not just targeting the women in this one.
      Don't think you'll find many takers bud...but hey, whatever floats your boat.
      God bless

    • @givemefreedom2359
      @givemefreedom2359 2 роки тому

      @@dannymate1209 and turn OFF the tv!!!

    • @dannymate1209
      @dannymate1209 2 роки тому

      @@givemefreedom2359 all technology yep

  • @erikad0511
    @erikad0511 2 роки тому +52

    Saves humans and animal lives, while being that good looking ! Someone is gonna be lucky to get him as a partner :)

    • @susanbaker-schloth1152
      @susanbaker-schloth1152 2 роки тому +3

      Yeah, that 's my thought, precisely.. what a sweetie, Aussie, sounds like...
      ..

    • @1kallay
      @1kallay 2 роки тому

      @@susanbaker-schloth1152 100% Aussie

  • @J-Rod91
    @J-Rod91 2 роки тому +1

    4:03 Your calling? Was that an unintentional pun? Like Bird Call!! 😆😂🤣

  • @juliataylor4385
    @juliataylor4385 7 місяців тому +2

    What an amazing person. You are an Angel.

  • @y_fam_goeglyd
    @y_fam_goeglyd 2 роки тому +53

    That guy's a keeper! Whoever is lucky enough to catch such a wonderful man, work hard to never let him go. You'll never find anyone better 💕 A true gent and a real good bloke!

  • @lavish_1717
    @lavish_1717 2 роки тому +44

    If I ever get married, it has to be someone with such a warm and caring heart like this gentleman 💖

    • @haar637
      @haar637 2 роки тому

      Don't make kids though, our world is already overcrowded

    • @lexsmith1285
      @lexsmith1285 2 роки тому

      @@haar637 no india is overcrowded

  • @melaniestarkey7868
    @melaniestarkey7868 2 роки тому +4

    This is so heart warming what a beautiful person you are

    • @stephanprimeau6150
      @stephanprimeau6150 Рік тому

      I wholeheartedly agree. It is nice to know there are still good people with big hearts down here on Earth. When I watched this clip, I just wanted to jump in the screen and give Matt a great big hug.

  • @cirenamrac1618
    @cirenamrac1618 7 місяців тому +2

    What a lovely story! Omg bird dad 😍

  • @broodyraccoon1
    @broodyraccoon1 2 роки тому +61

    Gorgeous, magpies àre loyal, funny little critters that people severely underestimate. I've had a few magpie families visit over the years and can only say it's magic to interact with them .

  • @mikeymike758
    @mikeymike758 2 роки тому +61

    Don't try to figure it out or explain his connection with the wildlife.
    Just embrace it 😁
    I'm sure a part of his Dad's soul is in each of these animals! 😁

    • @Cats.Got.My.Tongue
      @Cats.Got.My.Tongue 2 роки тому +5

      It made me think of that saying; “When feathers🪶appear…angels are near” He is definitely an Earth Angel😇💕

    • @mikeymike758
      @mikeymike758 2 роки тому +2

      @@Cats.Got.My.Tongue Well said. 😁

  • @eloerch7
    @eloerch7 3 місяці тому

    The matter of fact of "because im her Dad" was spot on.

  • @bored588
    @bored588 Рік тому

    his dad would be extremely proud of him!! almost cried when he mentioned that he had passed and he just wanted to call him, same man, same.

  • @robertgoss4842
    @robertgoss4842 2 роки тому +128

    Kind of a tough story about your dad passing, then Swoop soon thereafter returning to the wild. But logical and balanced, in the grand scheme of things, I think. From rescuing a bird to co-authoring a book with a fine artist! In your video, you seem to be the exact kind of chap to bring all this about.

  • @cindygrout3743
    @cindygrout3743 2 роки тому +105

    What a Beautiful story. He is Amazing. So sorry for the loss of his Father🙏 I hope he keeps helping the animals. God Bless him❤

    • @spark_6710
      @spark_6710 2 роки тому +1

      👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💘💞

    • @adspur
      @adspur 2 роки тому +3

      Part of me wonders if his father sent any of those birds his way.He’s an amazing guy.

    • @spark_6710
      @spark_6710 2 роки тому +1

      @@adspur 👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞

    • @adfa6109
      @adfa6109 2 роки тому

      @@adspur
      I invite you to accept Islam as your religion.
      Do you want to accept Islam as your religion?

  • @DC-vw7yf
    @DC-vw7yf 2 роки тому +1

    Firefighter is cute as hell!

  • @Theomite
    @Theomite Рік тому

    Some people live their best lives. This guy is living *The Best Life.*

  • @JackMontana69
    @JackMontana69 2 роки тому +33

    HE WILL BE A GREAT AND AWESOME DAD OF HIS OWN KIDS NOT JUST FOR THE ANIMALS.
    ... AND THAT'S FOR SURE

  • @georgespalding7640
    @georgespalding7640 2 роки тому +22

    My God this handsome man has a big heart. God bless him and his Critters.

  • @mikewright3029
    @mikewright3029 2 роки тому +1

    what a magical guy.

  • @MrH2O1998
    @MrH2O1998 6 місяців тому

    Man single handedly raised resale value of nearby nesting locations for birds of all species.

  • @joshrakestraw3319
    @joshrakestraw3319 2 роки тому +55

    What a phenomenal human being. I dare people say we are all a bad rotten bunch, there's plenty of wonderful souls in this world to give us hope for our kind ❤

    • @FATillery
      @FATillery 2 роки тому +1

      Indeed, my friend...indeed.

    • @KENTUCKYUSA1
      @KENTUCKYUSA1 2 роки тому +2

      Yes, and thank you for saying so.

    • @TheworldiseffdUP
      @TheworldiseffdUP 2 роки тому +2

      I am one of "your kind".... any animal that needs help, I'm there!

    • @adfa6109
      @adfa6109 2 роки тому

      @@FATillery
      I invite you to accept Islam as your religion.
      Do you want to accept Islam as your religion?

    • @FATillery
      @FATillery 2 роки тому

      @@adfa6109 Thank you but, no. I do not believe in the 'Gods' of mankind or their associated religions. If there is (was) a creator of the universe and Earth, it was done to bring life only, not to divide or control life. Humans seem to be much more concerned with dividing and controlling life. Again, I thank you for your offer.

  • @yakkidiyak
    @yakkidiyak 2 роки тому +22

    OMG… crying first thing in the morning 😭 Beautiful story Dodo!

  • @thebestusername5852
    @thebestusername5852 2 роки тому +1

    How on earth is this beautiful man single?! He's looks like he was sculpted by Michelangelo himself.
    He's a firefighter. He rescues animals in his free time. He lives on the beach. Animals seem to flock to him so you KNOW he's got a good heart and it's not all a show. AND... he's got a cool accent, lol.

  • @heatherw.2751
    @heatherw.2751 Рік тому

    I wish there were more humans like this! The world would be a much better place!

  • @waterbird91
    @waterbird91 2 роки тому +206

    Condolences on the passing of your father first of all. Those birds are beautiful, intelligent and precious.. Saving any animal makes one feel good. This is a great video, hope you sell lots of books and possibly enough to donate wild bird sanctuaries. Children need to be taught about love for ever living creature out there. They must ,at all costs be discouraged from hunting because animals lives matter. Your book should be in the classrooms of schools.

    • @carollunn3370
      @carollunn3370 2 роки тому +6

      Definitley!!!!! Agree!!!

    • @georgeweeman9057
      @georgeweeman9057 2 роки тому +2

      Are you vegan or vegetarian?

    • @rosesareredbutzerglingssti9290
      @rosesareredbutzerglingssti9290 2 роки тому +6

      @@georgeweeman9057 Protecting the wild life in our world is important, you fool!

    • @georgeweeman9057
      @georgeweeman9057 2 роки тому +1

      @@rosesareredbutzerglingssti9290 I wasnt being sarcastic with my question; it's usually a view given by Vegans and/or Vegetarians. Enquiring information isnt foolish, but name calling is rude.

    • @rosesareredbutzerglingssti9290
      @rosesareredbutzerglingssti9290 2 роки тому +2

      @@georgeweeman9057 Sorry about that, but not everyone that defends *_wild_* life needs to be vegetarian or vegan.

  • @bathsheba.b8656
    @bathsheba.b8656 2 роки тому +19

    4 minutes and 38 seconds of sheer joy and non stop smiling. Thanks for this lovely video.

  • @ConsciousFilms3
    @ConsciousFilms3 Рік тому

    What a beautiful man... and the birds, let's not forget the birds. Bless him!

  • @mickzammit6794
    @mickzammit6794 2 роки тому

    That's a real feelgood story. I hope birds keep arriving at his house

  • @judd442009
    @judd442009 2 роки тому +2

    Zoe, her Dad, and the rainbow says it all 0:42 an interspecies love story.

  • @JasonCarney.
    @JasonCarney. 2 роки тому +8

    The way Magpies lie on their backs is adorable 💜