Learn About Kestrel Chicks & Watch Them Hatch! | LIVE + Q&A | Discover Wildlife | Robert E Fuller
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 พ.ค. 2021
- In spite of a series of raids on their nest, all six kestrel chicks have now hatched safely! This live broadcast was recorded shortly after the third chick hatched and details some fascinating facts about kestrel chicks as they hatch.
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BATTLES ALMOST DESTROY EGGS
It's been a very difficult time for the kestrel family in Sycamore Stump. This nest site is hotly contested and both Mr & Mrs Kes have had to fight off a series of brutal raids from other birds .
INTERVENTION
Following the most brutal battle, in which Mrs Kes was left bloody and exhausted from a fight with a jackdaw that invaded the nest, the eggs were scattered and grew cold after becoming abandoned for three hours. I knew the chicks would not survive and so I went in and re formed the nest scrape and brought the eggs back into a clutch. Watch this dramatic story here: • Kestrel vs Jackdaw - B...
MORE INVASIONS AFTER CHICKS HATCH
After this ordeal it was a relief to see the first and second chick hatch safely. But overnight there was another attack on the nest, this time from a barn owl. Thankfully Mrs Kes was quick to react and managed to evict the owl,. However, barely 20 minutes later the owl was back and the kestrel had to get up the strength to fight again. She is a formidable falcon and quickly grabbed the barn owl by its feet, instantly disabling the owl and twisting it up and out of the nest.
CHICKS AND EGGS SCATTER
Worryingly the two day-old chicks, both very small, and the remaining eggs were flung around during the scuffle. But Mrs Kes quickly gathered them underneath her and sat back down to brood.
SECRET WORLD
My cameras offer a direct view into the secret world of these falcons and it has been amazing to see the chicks tucking in to their first meal within hours of hatching.
CHICKS
When the chicks emerge their feathers are wet from the membrane inside the eggs and they are still pink. Within hours their feathers dry and they become tiny balls of fluff. They are so small Mrs Kes has to be careful not to step on them. Notice how she clenches up her talons so that she doesn't hurt them as she steps over to brood.
EGG SHELL AND MEMBRANCE
Once the eggs hatch the kestrels either clear away the shells, or, more often, the female will eat them to regain nutrients lost during egg laying.
EGG TOOTH
This is a 'horn' on the end of a chicks beak and they use it to chip out of the egg. As the chick's beak develops and hardens it drops off.
EGG YOLK
The chick forms around the egg yolk and this sustains them as they grow and during their first days.
FIRST FEEDS
But almost as soon as they hatch, the chicks' tiny beaks gape and it's time to feed them. Although the male brings in food for his growing brood, he doesn't actually feed them until they are much older. It is the female that tears up the food into tiny morsels and feeds each chick in turn.
MR KES'S LACK OF GRACE
So it was hilarious when on the second day the male, Mr Kes, brought in a woodmouse whole. Mrs Kes wasn't in so he looks about helplessly and then simply dumps the food on top of the day old chicks as if to say, 'Well there you go, dinner!' What a typical male! Thankfully Mrs Kes arrived soon after and took over, gently feeding each chick in turn.
FEEDING TIMES
During these very early days the chicks are fed in order of their hatching, but very quickly feeding times become much more orderly and Mrs Kes lines them up to make sure they each get the same amount.
WATCH LIVE
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4:15 the male is like “Children hungry...brought food...I don’t see the problem”
"Yep, seems fine to me. See ya!"
Brah i laughed so hard at it xD like us human males just don't know what we're doing sometimes.
"I told you to feed the kids!!!"
"I tried, they didn't want to eat....."
Very dramatic when she fought that jackdaw! Thank you for assisting her with sorting her eggs.
OohRah!!!
@@user-Elle41 👍🏼👊🏼
Papa Kestrel:
"Why aren't they eating it?"
"I'll just leave this here... you enjoy it kids! Bye!"
"Hopefully honey comes home soon..."
He can't cook ! LOL
it like when mom goes to visit her aunt in another state for a few days and dad makes canned baked beans and 2 year old canned beef stew.
What an amazing mother, fiercely defending and gently feeding her fragile chicks with small pieces of food. The male was also kind and trying to feed but just not sure what to do.
the male parent? father?
So funny how the male is just clueless with the babies but he's still trying his best
I think both might ne new parents
@@user-jm3cn1lr1v not sure, the mum could be the older one.
@@razorransom1795 even if they are older, normally they get together for a season, and considering the fact the mom forgot the eggs out from under her, left the eggs for a few minutes at the very least, causing the father to call her back, and also the fact she seem a bit off
@@user-jm3cn1lr1v she hatched last year too, in fact she lost an egg to a jackdaw which is probably why she's so reactive now
That male really tries to be a good dad though, especially when he chased away the jackdaws
Oh I couldn't help but laugh at papa clomping around and dropping dinner on top of them leaving them to sort it out! It's amazing this world of birds, love it!
Wife comes home “you idiot, you have to actually cut it up first!”
The male dumping the mouse on top of the chicks was brilliant 😂👏🏾
dang! she footed that barn owl right on the face and almost got its eye. I love the spirit in these small falcon mothers. absolutely willing to show larger birds what it means to punch above your weight.
AThis was amazing! What a fierce protector Mrs. Kes is! Loved Mr. Kes' being so clueless but he's doing his job as provider.
Poor Mrs Kes, she's had such tough time in that nest, it's so good to see three of the chicks have hatched and healthy. I do feel so bad for mum, I really hope she has no more drama bless her. Dad, typical bloke, at least he's trying, bless him ❤️❤️❤️
Moments like these actually make us feel how raw and real natural world is..Thanks for sharing nature's wonder with us 👍👍👍
Awww, the daddy! He a little confused, but he got the spirit. lol ❤
Also GO MOM for fighting and saving the nest!!! #NotAllHeroesWearCapes
Good lord! That nest hole is one hot property. She did such a great job defending it!
The jackdaw fight was crazy! Glad they hatched!
The Barn owl ones weren't a walk in the park, either -- and were potentially more damaging.
@@Dynamo001 much more dangerous, the talons and beak of a barn owl are designed for tearing flesh.
@@shogunguy I kept thinking mama Kestrel was going to accidentally crush one of the newborns, while trying to chase off the owl. Good thing mama has effective MMA skills.
The barn owl had me scared, she was so much bigger. I guess she decided it wasn't worth the effort since the mother kestrel put up a good fight
Twice
Robert is right, these are brilliant and magic moments! So many of us are invested in these animals, and even the well acquainted learn something regularly. Thank you so much, Robert and crew for making this possible!
I always love seeing how even such streamlined predators have this tender caring side and instinctively shuffle around on the eggs to make sure they're nice and warm it's amazing
th-cam.com/video/K-yzxULbA8I/w-d-xo.html All the eggs have now hatched - you can watch her sitting on the chicks
Ilove you darling 💋
I want to kiss you 💋
Love this channel... got my whole family hooked. Keep up the fantastic work!
Glad you enjoy it!
I always thought bird watching was the most boring thing even though I love animals (I’m more of a domesticated animal lover) but THIS type of bird watching I’m obsessed with. You never think of wild animals having individual personalities like domesticated animals do, but I suppose it shouldn’t be a surprise. It’s so interesting to watch them so intimately. The male being so confused on why the babies weren’t eating and dropping the mouse on them had me cracking up, typical man 😂 but he has the spirit and is obviously a very good provider!
Mrs. Kes is such a fierce mom!
This was the most amazing TH-cam suggestion. I stayed for the laying of the eggs and came back for the hatching. Amazing work!
Thank you for the video, and great news! Chick four just hatched at 15:51 or so today.
Yay! Great news! Thank you for posting this. I'm working and haven't been able to look in today. 😊
fingers crossed for more hatchlings. Thank you for these vids!
They're both such amazing parents, even if Mr Kes doesn't exactly know what he's doing when feeding his chicks 😂😂😂😂😂
Ilove you darling 💋
I just found this and am so happy to see it. I can't wait to show my grandkids. I was on the edge of my seat during the defense of the eggs and chicks.
The most amazing thing I have seen on Earth is a mother's love for their children. Without it there would be no life.
Hurray!! What really precious and magic moments, Robert! Congrats brave mom Kes, and dad!! Fingers crossed for next chicks!!!
Wonderful video as always. I was watching last night when Willow attacked it was very scary and traumatic. I thought it was Willow but no one was sure last night. It was wonderful to see the babies this morning they all seemed to be okay and another hatched just a little while ago! Congratulations! Thank you Robert Fuller🤗
Thank you so much - 5 chicks have now hatched so that is excellent news.
Permanent viewing for me. This is what TH-cam was made for.
High quality, educational and just superb viewing.
Mrs. Kes is so strong! ⚘
Wonderful! 💞Thank you for all your fantastic work Robert 👍
You are very welcome
Amazing,....an avid bird watcher as a child, never thought technology would allow this access of these magnificent “magic moments”...bravo !
I find most people boring and I lose interest but you are so interesting and you are a natural for your own tv programme , the next David Attenborough .. I’m a fan , top man
Another extraordinary video, beautiful pictures! Robert, you're a master.
Thank you so much 😀
You are just a happy man ! You got the meaning of life !
Phew! Couldn't sleep last night after watching the two attacks, but all's well at the moment Robert, let's pray for a peaceful night tonight!
Beautiful footage - Many thanks 🙏
She’s such a good Mom. I wish the male Kestral would stick around more to help defend his family & nest.
He is doing a good job in providing food for the chicks.
I agree ☝🏻
He's a good hunter, not so good server and kinda defender yet.😖
He’s a working dad, out hunting and bringing back food, and she’s a stay at home mom lol
Hes out cheating
Just visited the artwork website. Beautiful!!!
Thank you so much!
Great work, Robert.
Can’t believe she was attacked again!
I love this channel. Really amazing footage and I love the commentary. Instantly subscribed!
Great Mom and Dad!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️them thank you✌️
i was just watching some random bird nest documentary and bit by bit im getting hook in to watch it, then i found this channel i just want to say i enjoy your vid thank you. now im realizing that it this bird nest vid gives me comfort i mean relaxing
Glad you enjoy it!
Love seeing the babies. Hope all the eggs are okay.
Better than National Geographic. Keep it up.
Kestrels are such beautiful birds.
Almost 200k subscribers, congrats Robert! You deserve it!
Thank you very much!
Omg! Daddy kestrel is like human daddy when men become daddy for the first time they don't know nothing at all about babies. Same in animal I think.
Thanks Robert for this interesting video.
WOW !!! This is a FANTASTIC Video.
Mr Kestrel: “Eat this whole mouse, you ungrateful swines”
When the chicks grow up and leave the nest the mum will be like “never nest in trees”
How can anyone not like this video 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I love nature.. Thank you for taking the time to share..
Excellent coverage by your part...
An amazing mom & devoted dad .... bloke lol Just found you sure & love it!!! Thank you!! BTW love your accent...
Awesome video.
شكراً كثيراً لمشاركتنا هذا المقطع و توثيق اكثر من رائع لحياة ذلك الباشق .
Thank you very much for sharing this video with us and for the wonderful documentation of the life of that sparrow.
Yes .......I'm so happy they made it 😊🥰
Woooooow man. Well done
Those pesky Jackdaws failed in their mission to ruin what looks like to be an amazing summer , thanks for all your efforts in producing the videos for us all to see . Keep up the good work , liked and subscribed!!
Thanks 👍
Amazing to see the early fight for life awesome work 👍😍
Bravo 😁 the family is bigger 😁
Your videos are great thank you for sharing
You are so welcome
Superb efforts... TFS...🙏🙏🙏
VERY INTRESTING I NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT THIS THX
So beautiful but nature is pretty brutal too. Amazing
Just magic to watch 🥰
Wow amazing
Wow, how cool is that!!!!!.
Such an fasinating content. I would like to see more of this
just incredible !
Magical, how do I see your intervention ?Poor mamma Kestral she’s been through a lot
Good job, thanks from Russia!)
Gorgeous. I love birds too.
Thank you for answering my question. Did I hear it right? Kestrel babies are called kestlins? I like this word.
That was Robert’s suggestion, Dagmar. Not sure that there is an official word in the dictionary but kestlins is nice. I had been calling them keslets which I think is also cute.
@@jennyc1164 I've called them kestrelets, but I really like kestlins.
As a general rule, all falcon and hawk babies are referred to as eyas kestrel, or eyas peregrine, etc.
@@jimcraig8794 Eyas are babies of falcons who are trained to hunt. Nowhere was it said whether this also applies to wild birds. Eyas is a term used in falconry.
New subscriber! These videos are awesome! 🇮🇪
Welcome aboard! Did you know I have live streams so you can watch these chick live - th-cam.com/video/K-yzxULbA8I/w-d-xo.html
@@RobertEFuller Cool! Fair play to you! Will check that out. Keep up the good work! ✌️🇮🇪
Thank you
I watch all of your videos it's really amazing I love it it's my all time favourite channels ❤️
Thank you - did you know I have live streams as well so can you can watch 24/7 th-cam.com/video/K-yzxULbA8I/w-d-xo.html
You are so Gentle.. Ive learnt something
Super mamá
i wasnt aware that such raid happen often... cute how Mr. Fuller laugh about the helplessness of the male putting the mouse simply on the babies^^ weird how close animal behavior remember at humans behavior of certain man:-)))
Ilove you darling 💋
I want to kiss you 💋
The chicks got scattered so glad she broods them very stressful
The nature world is also full of danger.
It’s really amazing to watch to their life.
They are both great parents.
I ben watching all you videos, but i need more. i try to look at the other channels, but nothing as good as yours. keep it up sir
Thanks, will do!
Can't believe it got so UFC with that barn owl. Sheeesh!
Great channel nice to find my self here good mommments I love birds
Thanks and welcome
Thanks for some beautiful videos. I am really enjoying them and learning so much about these lovely birds. We have a Kestrel nest in a natural hole in one of our trees but cannot see whether they have chicks yet. When the male brings back food for his mate she immediately takes it away from the nest to consume leaving the male to look after the nest. Am I right in assuming that this means there are eggs being incubated but not hatched yet? Also, a Tawny Owl attacked one of the kestrels the other evening, chasing it back to the nest and then dragging the Kestrel down onto the ground below. The owl then ended up sitting on the nest entrance for 10 minutes before flying away. By the next morning the Kestrels were back in the nest. Would the owl be after the nest site or maybe the eggs? I didn't see it try to actually get into the nest and it seems strange that it was not seen again after apparently winning the fight.
Fantastic.
That's great!
Please help Mrs. k to protect her chicks and.nest. It was really scary.
5:32 The Owl seems kinda surprised - don't mess with mama bear :D
Incrível o cuidado desses aves com os filhotes.
Beautifull ...
Fantastic
Nice video thanks for sharing,what type of camera you're using to capture this one sir