Ian was about to a chainsaw to cut a log when out of nowhere a defensive kookaburra swooped in and attacked him.

The filmer told Newsflare: "I’m Ian from @oryzakitchen, an avid bush enthusiast who loves escaping to the Tasmanian wilderness to cut wood with my electric chainsaw.

"On this particular day, I was deep in a rugged bush setting, surrounded by towering trees and native wildlife, when an unexpected event unfolded. For the first time ever, a kookaburra - a bold Australian bird - swooped down and attacked my chainsaw, likely startled by the noise or mistaking it for a threat.

"The sudden assault triggered a raw, confused scream from me - a bizarre mix of fear, surprise, and reluctant acceptance which erupted so intensely it felt like it drained the estrogen right out of me."

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I’m Ian from @oryzakitchen, an avid bush enthusiast who loves escaping to the Tasmanian wilderness to cut wood with my electric chainsaw. On this particular day, I was deep in a rugged bush setting, surrounded by towering trees and native wildlife, when an unexpected event unfolded. For the first time ever, a kookaburra - a bold Australian bird - swooped down and attacked my chainsaw, likely startled by the noise or mistaking it for a threat. The sudden assault triggered a raw, confused scream from me - a bizarre mix of fear, surprise, and reluctant acceptance (“It’s okay, it’s just a bird!”) - which erupted so intensely it felt like it drained the estrogen right out of me. That unscripted, soul-deep yell is what catapulted the video to viral status, capturing a hilariously human reaction to nature’s unpredictability.

The video’s context is enriched by the Tasmanian bush backdrop, my full safety gear (helmet, gloves, goggles) and the electric chainsaw’s hum, setting the stage for this wild encounter. The kookaburra’s attack - possibly protecting a nearby nest - adds an ecological twist, while my scream, layered with vulnerability and humour, resonates universally. Comments on the video range from playful jabs (“He knew he could mess with you as soon as he saw the battery chainsaw”) to supportive laughs (“That sound came from deep in your soul—anyone denying it is lying!”), with some teasing my masculinity (“All the safety gear and no balls, scared of a bird”) and others joking about relationship fallout (“I made this sound in front of my girlfriend, and she broke up with me”). My reply to the toxic masculinity critique - “lol, we should rip our shirts off and beat our chests :)” - added a lighthearted, self-aware twist, fueling the viral debate.

This unique blend of nature, a hilariously human reaction, and the spirited online commentary makes the video a standout for media outlets seeking quirky, relatable content with a strong cultural hook.