2024-02-04, 01:53 AM
Wild Tawny Owls Adopt 6 Orphaned Owlets | Full Story | Luna & Bomber | Robert E Fuller
Tawny owls Luna and Bomber warmed hearts around the world after adopting 6 orphaned owlets.
Watch Luna & Bomber interact live on my nest cam:
• Live From Fotherdale | Robert E Fuller and follow their story in this playlist:
• Tawny Owls 🦉 Luna & Bomber | Wild Liv...
ABOUT THIS FILM
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Securing a nest
The story begins as this tawny owl pair search for a suitable site to start a family. When they return to last year's nest, they have to fight barn owl Gylfie for it. But the battle is worth it- this nest is special to Luna. This is where she grew up as a fostered owl.
Tawny owl eggs
Luna goes on to lay 3 eggs, each 64 hours apart. Look out for Bomber's joyful reaction when he spots the first one.
Eggs fail
After 30 days of incubation, it was clear that Luna's eggs were not going to hatch. Later I shine a torch through them and see they were never viable.
Time to act
While a pair of jackdaws lay siege to the nest, blocking the tawny owl mum inside, I am called out to rescue two tawny owl chicks that have fallen from a straw stack.
A solution
The owls need a mum, and Luna needs babies - so I open the back of the nest to let Luna out and clear the sticks. Then I place the chicks inside in hopes that she will return.
Luna welcomes the orphans
Hours later Luna flies back to the nest and spots the owlets. She rushes over and wraps them under her wings as if they were her own. Later Bomber meets them and his reaction is equally touching.
Jackdaws return
But the threat from the jackdaws isn't over and soon they have trapped the family inside. Luna is visibly distressed. Without my help, all three owls would surely die.
Parents compete
Luna, so delighted to be a mum at last, barely allows Bomber a moment with the chicks. So possessive over them, she pushes him away whenever he arrives with food or tries to spend time with them.
Chicks grow fast
With all this love and attention the chicks grow up fast and it isn't long before they take their first peeks outside the nest and flap their wings, ready to fly.
ID Rings
Before they go, BTO licenced bird ringer Jean Thorpe of Ryedale Rehabilitation arrives to clip ID rings on their legs. These are individually numbered and help track owl populations across the country.
Flying lessons
Luna acts as a teacher, encouraging the first chick (named Dusk by our livestream fans) to hop to a nearby branch before launching off into the trees.
More foster chicks
Just as Bomber & Luna's work is done, 3 more tawny owl chicks are handed in. Luna instantly welcomes the first, but it takes the owl parents a few days to realise there are more. Then a third rescue arrives from Doncaster. We nickname him Donny and watch with delight as he is accepted by the family.
All 6 owlets fly free
As I watch all 6 owlets flit through the trees it's incredible to think back at their incredible journey.
ABOUT ME
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I am a British wildlife artist and filmmaker on a mission to share my love for wildlife with the world. As well as creating detailed animal film and art portraits, I promote wildlife tours around the world and do all I can to help conserve and protect wildlife here at my home in Yorkshire. I hope that by putting nature in the frame I can foster a deep love for wildlife amongst my followers.
CHAPTERS
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00:00 Meet Luna
00:11 Owls Search for Place To Nest
00:42 Fight for Nest
01:31 Luna's Adoption Story
04:32 Luna Lays First Egg
08:38 Eggs Fail
08:39 Jackdaw Siege
09:03 Rescuing Two Tawny Owlets
09:44 Placing Owlets with Luna
11:51 Luna Welcomes Owlets
13:32 Owlets Meet Foster Father
15:22 Jackdaw Trap
20:47 Luna Possessive of Chicks
24:00 Chick's Get ID Rings
29:15 Chick's First Look Outside
30:31 Allopreening
32:25 Flying Lessons
37:24 More Tawny Orphans
43:07 Final Rescue
46:23 Helping Feed Owlets
Comments:
1/ I like how Bomber and Luna are like "wait..how many kids did we have before? Are these new? Eh whatever they're probably ours" and care for them regardless
1a/ He lookin close at him like...”wait....are those my kids 😮”
1b/ "They sure grew up fast! They were just eggs two days ago."
2/ I did not intend on watching an hour of adopted owls but it was so fascinating I couldn't stop watching. I'm so happy you were able to give 6 owls a chance at life.
3/ 20:52 the way Bomber panics and looks side to side as Luna scolds him to leave is hilarious
4/ Luna must have such an interesting take on reality. Raised as a rescued and adopted owlet, returns to the nest where she was raised only to see it completely transformed, and then ends up having a constantly multiplying supply of owlets who are all much older than her eggs would suggest.
5/ Bomber is THE dad! Such a good dad! 🥲
6/ I looove the idea that Luna comes back to a her previously empty nest and now has two babies and a bunch of snacks and she's like "Dang, I am KILLING this motherhood thing."
7/ This could easily be considered one of the most captivating gems on the internet. The enchanting instant when Luna locks eyes with the camera at 12:15 sends shivers down my spine. It's as if she possesses an innate understanding that the cameraman has bestowed upon her those precious owlets.
8/ You could feel her sorrow when her eggs didn't hatch, and I teared up at the shrieks of pure joy when she returned to the nest to find two chicks, and when Bomber returned and found out too. 😢❤
8a/ It’s Incredible to see these amazing moments it provides nature is a bit more special than we think it is
8b/ It would've been a shame, the first clutch for them both, first time parents to lose them. But you created a little miracle that kept multiplying 😊 It was a great episode!
9/ 32:34 is just incredible. It's so amazing to see the little one mimic her surrogate mum. How amazing to see the gift of learning extends to all corners of creation!
10/ I was shocked when Luna brought an entire rabbit home for dinner. "Kids, look at what Mommy found at the Cosco!"
11/ I'm 66 years old and have been a nature and especially bird lover all my life. This is right up there at being one of the best videos I have ever seen. I have loved birds since I was 5 or 6 years old and owls are probably my favorite of all the birds.
12/ I love how the barn owl (Finna) comes into the nest, sees an egg, and instead of killing it gently taps it to confirm it’s and egg and leaves it safe in the nest
12a/ Finn. Sadly he’s passed away, found by Robert in a watering trough. But he was a very gentle barn owl, also showing up on the Kestrel’s Mr and Mrs. Kes’ cam a few seasons ago.
He liked visiting his neighbours. I suppose since him and his mate Gylfie were always successful it didn’t matter to him there was competitors
13/ I love how the owlets all hang out after they leave. They continue to support eachother ❤️
14/ I found a short clip on IG and immediately had to find the whole story! Watched the full almost hour with no interruptions. AMAZING story, editing, clips, voiceover. Stunning! Mr. Fuller, you need an award!
14a/ Oh thanks 😊 glad you enjoyed it
15/ I have no idea how I happened upon this film, but it sure did bring me joy. And nothing too traumatic, thankfully. Sometimes I'm nervous about watching nature videos but this was sweet with a happy ending. Thank you so much for the work you do to rehab and protect these beautiful owls and owlets. <3
16/ A moment of appreciation to this Guy and the team behind this beyond amazing work from voice over to occasional helping out the owls. 1 hour well spent 🙂👍. I wish the owls a successful life.
Tawny owls Luna and Bomber warmed hearts around the world after adopting 6 orphaned owlets.
Watch Luna & Bomber interact live on my nest cam:
• Live From Fotherdale | Robert E Fuller and follow their story in this playlist:
• Tawny Owls 🦉 Luna & Bomber | Wild Liv...
ABOUT THIS FILM
____________________
Securing a nest
The story begins as this tawny owl pair search for a suitable site to start a family. When they return to last year's nest, they have to fight barn owl Gylfie for it. But the battle is worth it- this nest is special to Luna. This is where she grew up as a fostered owl.
Tawny owl eggs
Luna goes on to lay 3 eggs, each 64 hours apart. Look out for Bomber's joyful reaction when he spots the first one.
Eggs fail
After 30 days of incubation, it was clear that Luna's eggs were not going to hatch. Later I shine a torch through them and see they were never viable.
Time to act
While a pair of jackdaws lay siege to the nest, blocking the tawny owl mum inside, I am called out to rescue two tawny owl chicks that have fallen from a straw stack.
A solution
The owls need a mum, and Luna needs babies - so I open the back of the nest to let Luna out and clear the sticks. Then I place the chicks inside in hopes that she will return.
Luna welcomes the orphans
Hours later Luna flies back to the nest and spots the owlets. She rushes over and wraps them under her wings as if they were her own. Later Bomber meets them and his reaction is equally touching.
Jackdaws return
But the threat from the jackdaws isn't over and soon they have trapped the family inside. Luna is visibly distressed. Without my help, all three owls would surely die.
Parents compete
Luna, so delighted to be a mum at last, barely allows Bomber a moment with the chicks. So possessive over them, she pushes him away whenever he arrives with food or tries to spend time with them.
Chicks grow fast
With all this love and attention the chicks grow up fast and it isn't long before they take their first peeks outside the nest and flap their wings, ready to fly.
ID Rings
Before they go, BTO licenced bird ringer Jean Thorpe of Ryedale Rehabilitation arrives to clip ID rings on their legs. These are individually numbered and help track owl populations across the country.
Flying lessons
Luna acts as a teacher, encouraging the first chick (named Dusk by our livestream fans) to hop to a nearby branch before launching off into the trees.
More foster chicks
Just as Bomber & Luna's work is done, 3 more tawny owl chicks are handed in. Luna instantly welcomes the first, but it takes the owl parents a few days to realise there are more. Then a third rescue arrives from Doncaster. We nickname him Donny and watch with delight as he is accepted by the family.
All 6 owlets fly free
As I watch all 6 owlets flit through the trees it's incredible to think back at their incredible journey.
ABOUT ME
____________
I am a British wildlife artist and filmmaker on a mission to share my love for wildlife with the world. As well as creating detailed animal film and art portraits, I promote wildlife tours around the world and do all I can to help conserve and protect wildlife here at my home in Yorkshire. I hope that by putting nature in the frame I can foster a deep love for wildlife amongst my followers.
CHAPTERS
_____________
00:00 Meet Luna
00:11 Owls Search for Place To Nest
00:42 Fight for Nest
01:31 Luna's Adoption Story
04:32 Luna Lays First Egg
08:38 Eggs Fail
08:39 Jackdaw Siege
09:03 Rescuing Two Tawny Owlets
09:44 Placing Owlets with Luna
11:51 Luna Welcomes Owlets
13:32 Owlets Meet Foster Father
15:22 Jackdaw Trap
20:47 Luna Possessive of Chicks
24:00 Chick's Get ID Rings
29:15 Chick's First Look Outside
30:31 Allopreening
32:25 Flying Lessons
37:24 More Tawny Orphans
43:07 Final Rescue
46:23 Helping Feed Owlets
Comments:
1/ I like how Bomber and Luna are like "wait..how many kids did we have before? Are these new? Eh whatever they're probably ours" and care for them regardless
1a/ He lookin close at him like...”wait....are those my kids 😮”
1b/ "They sure grew up fast! They were just eggs two days ago."
2/ I did not intend on watching an hour of adopted owls but it was so fascinating I couldn't stop watching. I'm so happy you were able to give 6 owls a chance at life.
3/ 20:52 the way Bomber panics and looks side to side as Luna scolds him to leave is hilarious
4/ Luna must have such an interesting take on reality. Raised as a rescued and adopted owlet, returns to the nest where she was raised only to see it completely transformed, and then ends up having a constantly multiplying supply of owlets who are all much older than her eggs would suggest.
5/ Bomber is THE dad! Such a good dad! 🥲
6/ I looove the idea that Luna comes back to a her previously empty nest and now has two babies and a bunch of snacks and she's like "Dang, I am KILLING this motherhood thing."
7/ This could easily be considered one of the most captivating gems on the internet. The enchanting instant when Luna locks eyes with the camera at 12:15 sends shivers down my spine. It's as if she possesses an innate understanding that the cameraman has bestowed upon her those precious owlets.
8/ You could feel her sorrow when her eggs didn't hatch, and I teared up at the shrieks of pure joy when she returned to the nest to find two chicks, and when Bomber returned and found out too. 😢❤
8a/ It’s Incredible to see these amazing moments it provides nature is a bit more special than we think it is
8b/ It would've been a shame, the first clutch for them both, first time parents to lose them. But you created a little miracle that kept multiplying 😊 It was a great episode!
9/ 32:34 is just incredible. It's so amazing to see the little one mimic her surrogate mum. How amazing to see the gift of learning extends to all corners of creation!
10/ I was shocked when Luna brought an entire rabbit home for dinner. "Kids, look at what Mommy found at the Cosco!"
11/ I'm 66 years old and have been a nature and especially bird lover all my life. This is right up there at being one of the best videos I have ever seen. I have loved birds since I was 5 or 6 years old and owls are probably my favorite of all the birds.
12/ I love how the barn owl (Finna) comes into the nest, sees an egg, and instead of killing it gently taps it to confirm it’s and egg and leaves it safe in the nest
12a/ Finn. Sadly he’s passed away, found by Robert in a watering trough. But he was a very gentle barn owl, also showing up on the Kestrel’s Mr and Mrs. Kes’ cam a few seasons ago.
He liked visiting his neighbours. I suppose since him and his mate Gylfie were always successful it didn’t matter to him there was competitors
13/ I love how the owlets all hang out after they leave. They continue to support eachother ❤️
14/ I found a short clip on IG and immediately had to find the whole story! Watched the full almost hour with no interruptions. AMAZING story, editing, clips, voiceover. Stunning! Mr. Fuller, you need an award!
14a/ Oh thanks 😊 glad you enjoyed it
15/ I have no idea how I happened upon this film, but it sure did bring me joy. And nothing too traumatic, thankfully. Sometimes I'm nervous about watching nature videos but this was sweet with a happy ending. Thank you so much for the work you do to rehab and protect these beautiful owls and owlets. <3
16/ A moment of appreciation to this Guy and the team behind this beyond amazing work from voice over to occasional helping out the owls. 1 hour well spent 🙂👍. I wish the owls a successful life.
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