Wild Tawny Owl Family Welcome 4 Foster Chicks | Luna & Bomber | Robert E Fuller
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 มิ.ย. 2024
- Tawny owls Bomber & Luna raise four rescued owlets alongside their own two chicks.
Date filmed: May 2023
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Foster owl family
Tawny owls Luna & Bomber are used to fostering chicks, so when I introduce a rescued owlet into the nest they take it in their stride.
Welcoming Solar
Within moments of meeting her new charge, Luna begins to feed it, and when dad Bomber sees the rescue chick, he lovingly preens it. Bomber & Luna's own chicks, Rocket & Nova, are also happy to accept their new foster sibling, and, in keeping with the 'stellar' theme, I name this new youngster Solar.
The outside world
It is not long before the eldest tawny owl chick, Rocket, climbs its way up to the nest entrance and begins spending its days looking outside. Nova soon follows suit, but Solar seems to prefer tiding up indoors.
First flight
After a month in the nest, Rocket takes his first leap out of the nest and spends the night outside on the branch. Now Bomber & Luna stay close, delivering food to him on the nearby branches, whilst also continuing to feed Nova and Solar in the nest.
Younger owlets first flights
On the 13th May, Nova leaps out of the nest, followed the next day by Solar. It's amazing to see them out in the trees.
A 2nd rescued owlet
The owls are out of the nest when a second rescue arrives. I keep to the theme and name this owlet Pluto. I place Pluto in the now empty nest and wait for Bomber & Luna to take over.
Pluto calls
And as night falls, Pluto uses its instinct and starts to call. At first, the calls seem to fall on deaf ears, but it's not long before Bomber arrives, with prey in beak. And once the tawny owl adults know Pluto is in the nest, these food deliveries continue.
Pluto's first flight
It's not long before Pluto takes the leap of faith and jumps from the nest. With four mouths to feed in the trees, I put out extra food for the foster family.
MORE rescued owlets
But then I get two more tawny owlets. These two are old enough to go straight into the tree canopy near the other owlets. Although this seems a lot for the parent owls, thankfully they don't seem to be able to count and I’m confident their instincts will take over.
Stock dove
Although the nest is now empty, when a stock dove tries to settle there, Luna quickly evicts it. In the stress of the attack, the dove sheds her feathers - this defence mechanism is known as a 'fright moult' and is a bit like the way a lizard drops its tail.
Tawny owlets return
Luna's reasons for continuing to defend her now empty nest becomes clear when the tawny owl fledglings arrive to spend time back inside the nest.
It's been great watching the owls grow up - and I now have my fingers crossed for another clutch next year.
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CHAPTERS
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00:00 Introduction
00:35 Solar introduced
03:10 First view outside
05:40 Rocket fledges
06:24 Rocket in the trees
08:28 Nova fledges
09:22 Solar Fledges
09:35 Fledglings in trees
10:45 New chick Pluto
14:19 Two new foster chicks
16:06 Stock doves take Beech
17:54 Fledglings return
19:38 Review
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I propose we start a campaign to get Bomber knighted. He would become, "Sir Bomber, Earl of Fotherdale."
Luna can get the female equivalent of the same. She would become "Dame Luna of Fotherdale."
Who's with me?
Totally agree! ❤❤❤
Bomber and Luna over the years: "WHERE DO THESE EXTRA KIDS COME FROM? Oh well, ours now"
After Solar's arrival, Bomber looks at the camera as if to say, "You did it again, didn't you?" I love how Luna checked the nest just to make sure there were no new, unexpected arrivals.
He knows.
Yes 😂 so true.
Luna and Bomber, how many kids do you want?
"Yes" LOL
Luna has the most beautiful mothering instincts and patience of a saint.
It keeps amazing me how both Luna and Bomber don't hesitate for a microsecond when they find another owlet in their nest, "Oh, you haven't been here before, you're mine now!" These two really have unlimited love to give.
Luna and Bomber are great parents
Bomber comes in, preens Solar, then looks up at the camera like, "Thank you, human. This adorable little baby will be well loved." And then goes straight back to preening.
Whenever the current state of the world gets me down, I watch one of your videos. You are the best of us.
When Bomber saw the orphan chick Solar and then stared into the camera it was like he was saying "you did this didn't you Robert?" Hahaha! So beautiful to see these faithful loving parents and foster parents again - they are a wonderful pair! Thank you and God bless you for sharing these precious moments with us Robert! I can only hope and pray that videos like these will encourage everyone who sees them worldwide to appreciate the native wildlife around them.
Another wonderful story. Thank you Robert. I just love how they are so accepting of the orphans.
Thank you. You are an excellent artist and videographer, but you also have a fantastic talent for narrating. We love Luna and Bomber. :)
Lovely to see Bomber & Luna & their family again this year! Thank you for all you do Robert!
I remember 4chicks❤Rocket and Nova, Solar, Pluto🎉
Solar and Pluto are rescued❤❤
Luna is grateful mother and precious babies❤
*New chicks introduced*
Luna: YOU ARE MY BABY NOW
Better than therapy :)
I wish I could do this kind of work. Owls are the best
The most heart warming nature films I’ve seen in ages, thanks very much Robert
❤So loving. Have seen this before & just love it. It brings me to tears how excellent their parenting skills are even for chicks that are not their own. So beautiful. They are so special. Thanks, again, Robert!!!! Love your channel!!!!! From USA❤❤❤😊😊😢😢😂😅😅
amazing how even though 2 eggs werent viable they were able to tend to even more chicks such amazing parents
Hello . I'm Lydia. I'm from the USA. I have watched a few if your videos. Each one has had me intrigued and captivated. When I feel sad, your video makes me feel so much better. Thank you so much for sharing Luna and Bomber's story. They are so very beautiful.
They are such wonderful parents, always a pleasure to watch Bomber and Luna owl.
This was one of the best videos I've ever seen, and believe it when I say, I've seen a LOT of videos!
Robert, Mr. Fuller, you bring such a beauty to the world. I hope your life is as wonderful as it seems, so full of wildlife, excitement and wonders.
I used to live a life full of wildlife when I lived in Michigan and this brings back the memories. Your videos help fill in the feelings of loss.
Now I live an urban life near the ocean but I'm not an ocean wildlife person. I enjoy and feed the neighborhood mongoose, mynahs, and the doves, although it is forbidden and I know I have to stop.
How do you thank someone you only know from videos online, who brings so much joy to your life?
Also, I know you don't do it all alone so big thanks to everyone involved. Great editing, and your voice when you're narrating brings a sense of peace and calmness.
Love from a stranger, in Hawaii. 🩷🌺
Thank you, Mr Fuller. What a wonderful story. Glad to see all 6 little owls have fledged and are doing well. Props to Luna and Bomber!
Wonderful video❣️ Thanks for everything you do❣️ Fantastic❣️❣️❣️
Hard to believe it's been a year ago!!! Robert, do you ever see Solar, Pluto, Rocket, & Nova in your back yard?? I LOVE Pluto's name.
unfortunately tawny owls are pretty territorial unlike barn owls, so he won't be seeing them around the area.
I love the way bomber closes his eyes when preening Luna.
This is just so beautiful! Watching Luna & Bomber being such great parents to “ALL” of their babies! I be love your videos!!! I love all animals, they are all incredible blessings!!!! Thank you for sharing!!! 🥰🙏💕
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Bomber and Luna.. fantastic parenting
Thanks for sharing your wonderful videos
Thank you for all you do, I love their names and the stories do good to my heart and mind.
Amazing to watch such a brilliant man keep these owls so healthy and happy
I love this. There is good in the world. Thank you Robert for showing us how it is done.
I think tawny owlets are the cutest and hope to see more
Thank you so much for these posts. They help keep me sane in an insane world. Love you.
I watched all this last year but don't recall seeing the last two fosters getting placed on the tree branches.Wonderful Luna and Bomber.
Wonderful Film ❤️
Never followed your site but was so delighted watching it so interesting and educational at 77years l have now become a owl watcher . Such wonderful filming.Thank you forthe pleasure you are giving others and the love you give the owls keep going
What a great way to start a day!! Seeing this little chick family bond is truly elevating and cause for happiness for all of us. Thanks Robert( and parent Owls)!
I like how rocket attacked the camera at “first view outside”
Wonderful to be accepted 🦉🦉🦉❤
Sweet family ❤❤❤❤😊
Luna and Bomber are The Best resident fotherdale tawny owl pair ever beautiful pair.
Beautiful 😍 owls!
Thanks Rober Fuller for uploading such a beautiful video. I really enjoyed each moment of this video.
Very good to see all 4 chicks when grown up were still together on the same branch.
Many thanks again.
Javed Stephen
Islambabad, Pakistan.
Bomber and Luna, tawny owl parents of the year! 💝💗💞💕
Luna and Bomber, the best!
totally amazing
The owlettes are lovely. So funny the way they bob their heads. It was great to see Luna and Bomber accepting the orphans and looking after them. ❤
I love you Robert for having so much kindness and love for our wildlife living fellows ❤
Luna and Bomber are my favorite.
Luna is beautiful.
So cute
Luna and bomber are awesome the way they take on new owlets. I love watching these two they work so well together
Hi, Robert! Luna and Bomber are the best parents of the year!!🦉🦉🏆
They are so careful and amorous with their own or adopted nestlings!! This family is so sweet and tender!!!
🙌🤩😍👏🥰😃
So beautiful how they take in the fosters 💜🙏💜🙏💜🙏💜
Really wonderful video. You've done a great job on this Robert ❤❤❤👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙋🏻♀️
My favourite of all the owls ❤
What a rewarding life you have to care for the wildlife❤
Wat een lieve ouders bomber en Luna💕💕💕, zooo mooi dat ze de weesuiltjes gelijk accepteren, bedankt voor het delen💕
They are sooooooooooo cuteeeeeee🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🌺
these lovely owls 🦉 are full of love 💕. Bless.
Robert Fuller, you’re a nice man.
❤ the story of the adopted 🦉 with the rest of the family.
Très beau, bravo à ces adorables parents
Thanks for making my day!
Wow, you're really working that pair with foster chicks, so heartwarming the way they take to it every time!
WOW! you have alot of Owls near by you! Great work! God will be Pleased that your helping His Owls
Love those chunbys. Fledge
That was a joy to watch,beautiful owls😊😊thankyou
I love watching your videos! So incredible to watch nature and watch you with them!!😊
Every year, the owls amaze me. All such loving, amazing parents! They are special birds indeed!!
Those chicks are so adorable and I love watching the immediate acceptance of new ones!
Brother, you brighten my day with your fabulous gift thank you!!!
Love you Luna and bomber ❤
Luna Bomber are great parents
Luna and Bomber are really great parents
Yay! Another Luna-Bomber videos!
Such ADORABLE Chicks, wonderful video. Barbara ❤️
💝🐥🐥🐥🐥🦉💝!
Thank you, so much, Robert!
Gracias por compartir ssta belleza!!🦉❤
Amazing!
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Mr. Fuller, Your videos are such a delight to watch! I love the names you have given the owlets. They're perfect! Thank you for sharing your videos.
It amazes me how the tawny owlets can fly even short distances with mainly fuzzy down on their wings instead of full flight feathers!
EARLY! Also, The baby owls are so cute!
The thumbnail is Mt. Owlmore.
First time Luna stopped by Beech when doves were there, the one inside (mom I'm assuming) startled her with sudden wing lash (she wasn't inside though, just at the entrance). Bit amusing..
Loved the shots of the two that were placed directly into the trees ^^ too bad no names to call 'em by..
18:29 wonder which two were the particularly grumpy looking ones lol (front two). That was definitely a nice moment ^^ rare to see more than maybe two on the branch at any given time.
Can't wait for this year's video :D (feels bit odd not having any fosters this year.. [not saying it's a bad thing. It's good if there wasn't a need for that] Bomber stopped by once after all the kids branched, as if he was expecting to find another owlet that he may have missed :P )
Nice one mate i missed a local pair of tawny owls this year next year i have plans of putting up some boxes for them
Excellent I really liked watching it.
What a sweet video❤❤❤
Great video, beautiful birds. Thank you
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Luna is a good mama.
Welcome to Luna and Bomber's orphanage!
Beautiful family!! ❤
Amazing, thanks 😊
Adoreqble
I love your channel and especially your stories.