Spot the Boss Jack! Saved a Red Tail Hawk from a Bull Snake

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I saved a Red Tail Hawk, that bit off more than it could handle!
I’m sure the Red Tail had dinner in mind, how fast things can change, the large Bull Snake had the hawk constricted and the hawk in a death squeeze.
Freeing the hawk and that moment we both made eye contact was one of the most beautiful experiences in my life.
After freeing the hawk, I was mowing the front yard grass at the cabin, when I was finish I heard a hawk making a commotion above the yard, I walked out from under the trees, the hawk and its mate were right above me, the hawk held in one spot straight above for about 5 seconds then they both flew off. Amazing show of gratitude 💚
And I didn’t get to use my Boss Jack😆
 
salvo said:
I saved a Red Tail Hawk, that bit off more than it could handle!
I’m sure the Red Tail had dinner in mind, how fast things can change, the large Bull Snake had the hawk constricted and the hawk in a death squeeze.
Freeing the hawk and that moment we both made eye contact was one of the most beautiful experiences in my life.
After freeing the hawk, I was mowing the front yard grass at the cabin, when I was finish I heard a hawk making a commotion above the yard, I walked out from under the trees, the hawk and its mate were right above me, the hawk held in one spot straight above for about 5 seconds then they both flew off. Amazing show of gratitude 💚
And I didn’t get to use my Boss Jack😆
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and someday, when your life is in danger, at the last minute, when you've lost all hope, this red tailed hawk or its children will come to your rescue.

except it will have a pilot's hat and goggles like snoopy.

THE
END
 
Let me preface this potentially unpopular post with the disclaimer that, in the same situation, I would’ve cut the snakes head off ( I know, I know) to free the hawk. Bull snakes are wonderful for the environment and I’ve never harmed a bull snake in 50 years. I love birds more than snakes. This gentleman loved both equally! Yet he interfered with a biological struggle that should have played out for itself. My question is should we intervene with the natural processes even though they run counter to our idea of right and wrong? I’m keeping this question to animals in the wild i.e, no pets etc. Again, no disrespect to the OP, but should we interfere?
 
ADBrown said:
I’m keeping this question to animals in the wild i.e, no pets etc. Again, no disrespect to the OP, but should we interfere?
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Interesting question and as usual my response would be: “It depends”.

I worked for many years as the supervisor of a couple different wildlife rescue and rehabilitation facilities.

While I witnessed several situations where people should have left well enough alone, in my opinion there were many situations where humans “interfered” in a positive way from the perspective of the animal(s) involved.

Imagine your favorite little fluffy wild mammal struggling to not drown in a pond. If you have the means to safety save the animal by pushing a branch out into the water, what’s the harm?

You’d help a human child in the same situation, and they’re just little mammals too.
 
It makes me wonder if it’s inherent in our nature. Again, I’d certainly intervene to assist, but my question is is it advisable? Maybe there’s a bioethicist in the room who could shed more light on the issue. Should a hawk swoop down to snatch my Yorkie out of my yard, you bet I’d do everything in my power to prevent that. However should one intervene in preventing a bear from snatching an elk calf from its mother?
 
scdub said:
Interesting question and as usual my response would be: “It depends”.

I worked for many years as the supervisor of a couple different wildlife rescue and rehabilitation facilities.

While I witnessed several situations where people should have left well enough alone, in my opinion there were many situations where humans “interfered” in a positive way from the perspective of the animal(s) involved.

Imagine your favorite little fluffy wild mammal struggling to not drown in a pond. If you have the means to safety save the animal by pushing a branch out into the water, what’s the harm?

You’d help a human child in the same situation, and they’re just little mammals too.
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I totally agree, because I think we owe that to our species. And if I found a fawn struggling in the water I would certainly render aid. But when the struggle is between two biological entities is it appropriate for a human to intervene? I realize there’s a significant range of feeling on this matter; just curious about how others view it. Thanks for your perspective.
 
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