WATCH: Local Durban man fearlessly feeds birds of prey
Mesmerising content right here!
When human meets creature peacefully and in perfect sync - we absolutely love it!
When we share videos of some scary and threatening scenarios people have with wild animals, it's simply to alert you to the things to make note of when you're in contact with said animal.
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This specific video is different!
A video with birds of prey swooping in to snatch meaty treats from the hand of a man standing on a Durban balcony has dazzled many people on social media.
The man in the video is aerial photographer Steve McCurrach from Westville.
The footage shows the majestic birds diving in and plucking raw chicken necks from his hand, or catching them mid-flight when tossed into the air.
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While he has to seriously consider the safety of his hand, he appreciates the birds’ accuracy and has come to develop a trust in their abilities.
Have a look here:
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"The Yellow-billed Kite is one of the first migratory birds to arrive in Southern Africa each spring (early August). They arrive from central-east Africa and as far north as south-west Asia each year,” McCurrach shared.
While that might be the case, there has been a decline in numbers in recent years but it is not at an alarming rate.
The enchanting video has been doing the rounds on social media, attracting more than 80,000 views on YouTube and being ‘forwarded many times’ on WhatsApp.
It's magical seeing so much skill, bravery, and collaboration between man and creature!
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Main Image Courtesy: YouTube screenshot