Woodpecker attacks baby birds

Nature can be cruel - WARNING Disturbing Images

We installed a camera inside one of the bird boxes at the centre, to record and observe the birds' activities. A few weeks later, we were lucky enough to have our first resident move in; a bluetit. This year, she had a clutch of more than 10 eggs! It was a lovely sight and seven of them are due to fledge, but then, horror struck the family... A great spotted woodpecker entered the box and attacked the babies. He pecked at the box to widen the hole, in order to get inside. He then grabbed each baby to remove them from their nest. Even if its not their standard diet, they are known to occasionally prey on small birds.

The CCTV camera installed in the box is not constantly monitored, so we only witnessed the drama after the event, by watching the footage in playback. If we had seen it live, we would have acted to stop this attack.

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[wildlifeaid]

Just to clarify, this footage was recorded using a remote CCTV system that was not being constantly monitored. We only saw what had happened after downloading the footage. This was not filmed or witnessed live.

[JeffreyB]

Everything is more dramatic with a British commentator.

[thesavagetaxman]

I swear that mother bird is worse than the enemy AI in stealth games

[jeihan]

"Animals are happier in nature"

Animals in nature:

[testtest-nzbx]

Woodpecker: *starts breaking the wood to get in

*HERE`S JOHNNY!!!*

[Jarsia]

Momma bird sees babies missing
"There's someone prowlin round 'ere"
3 seconds later
"Must've been the wind"

[ssjmatt]

The two that escaped will grow and avenge their fallen brothers and sisters.

[BraveLilToasty]

Woodpecker: *Takes another baby out

British commentator: "Ugh... I can't believe you've done this."

[MarkaTella]

The one that escaped is gonna have a vengeance arch and battle the woodpecker when he grows up

[zackspencer]

"nature is harsh enough without the interference of man" deep stuff

[kyaryi]

I hate those guys who are spawn killing the noobs.

[Tyronosaurus_]

next search: eagles eating woodpeckers

[XxvidgamegurlxX]

I didn't realize that woodpeckers were like this. Freaking brutal

[TopArchive]

Damn Nature is scary.. Had to chuckle how 2 birds dipped out like, "Screw the rest of you, you know he's coming back, right?". Guess that's how evolution works.. Kind of nerdy, but good useless knowledge to have.. when building a birdhouse, mount a piece of metal around the entrance hole (predator guard) and don't make your hole too big so predators can't get in.

[tortellini]

Mama bird: wasn't there supposed to be more of you? Eh, here's your food.

[johnnywaffles]

Mother: "half of my children went missing when I left them unattended. I'm gonna continue to leave them unattended"

[podoju]

Fascinating how the chicks want to be fed when the mother flies in, but crouches in fear when the woodpecker is inside. Didn't realize that chicks had the ability to distinguish different birds.

[nbirvxl]

Bird's Mother:"you took everything from me"
Woodpecker:"i don't even know who you are"

[bozo]

Parents: _”I knew I heard something”_
Woodpecker: *_crouches_*
Parents: _“hm, guess it was nothing”_

[bayoen]

*"I can't believe you've done this."*