Barn Owl Chicks Get Ready To Take First Ever Flights 🦉| Willow & Ghost | Robert E Fuller
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- Опубліковано 11 бер 2022
- BARN OWLS WILLOW & GHOST- 2021 BROOD: In this episode we discover that Willow & Ghost's first brood are all female and watch as Ginger, Cinnamon, & Clove (nicknamed the Spice Girls) grow golden feathers ready to take their first flights.
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Barn owl chicks
As this episode begins, the eldest barn owl chicks, Ginger, is six weeks old, just over a week older than youngest, Clove.
Developing fast
The chicks practice flapping their wings and as they do so some of the fluffy white down that covers their bodies begins to fly off like dust and you can see their darker plumage emerging.
Inquisitive chicks
The chick's grown curious about the world outside and begin to spend much of their time looking out of the entrance to their nest.
Willow & Ghost
These chicks are the first brood by barn owl pair Willow & Ghost and they haven't had an easy start. Dad, Ghost, has been a poor provider and it has been up to me to drop food parcels into the nest.
Bird ringing
in order to ensure we can trace these owls, Jean Thorpe, who runs a local wildlife rescue centre and is licenced to ring owls, arrives to place an identification ring on their legs. This doesn't harm them in any way and means they can be traced in the future. As we handle them we notice spots, or sparkles, on their breast feathers - confirmation that all three are female.
Barn owls weighed & measured
I weigh them at the same time. Clove, the smallest, is a healthy 330g. And Ginger's wing, from from the elbow joint to the end of the longest flight feather, measures 222mm. But the waxy sheath, from which the feather grows, is still visible, showing that her wings have more to grow.
Owlets fledge
By eight weeks, Ginger has lost most of her downy fluff and is ready to leave the nest, but on her first attempt slips and falls. Thankfully all is well and she is soon taking short flights. Barn owls don't leave the nest as soon as they've learned to fly and Ginger joins her mum Willow on the feeding post and now spends time with her siblings inside the nest, coming and going as she pleases. Her flying skills still need to be perfected - as do the landing skills of her siblings.
Late brood
This brood hatched so late in the year, and with an absent dad, I was worried about them. So it is amazing to watch all three chicks fledge successfully.
Next time
In the next film I'll follow the chicks' story as they get used to life beyond the nest… and reveal how barn owl pair Willow & Ghost start thinking about their next clutch, even though it’s winter!
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And Ghost continues to not be Grade A dad material, glad they could get some other help to make sure they do well!
Ginger jumping on Willow is so cute - still a baby at heart, loving to play!
Ikr?! That made me laugh!!
I'm surprised at how calm the chicks were at being grabbed and ringed, not a single one of them did that defensive beak clapping sound. but it did sound like one them did a hiss.
Barn Owls="Stay calm. Don't move. Just be one with the universe"
Kestrels=JonTron: "Bad Touch! Bad Touch! Stranger Danger!"
Why are they so calm while being caught by giant xD
( ⚫ v ⚫ )
I know they are so unfazed and accepting! Kestrels not so much!
They're probably so confused, and they don't really think humans are dangerous.
I assume barn owls don't have (m)any natural predators/anything that kills them in the wild? They probably don't have the level of fear a smaller species would, I would think
They are babies, they have no idea about the outside world
I love the way they bob their heads.
Very entertaining channel that I’ve followed for the past couple years. I’m glad to see the man subscriptions numbers are increasing. He’s put a lot of work into creating both animal habitats plus creating relaxing to watch content. Well done sir.
Thank you so much for your kind words, they are very much appreciated.
@@RobertEFuller Of course. Well deserved words. I’d have to say the live cam of the owls feeding is my personal favorite. I found that amazing how the Mom adjusted the portions she’d share to each and I’d rewind the live webcam to them feeding her young and watched them grow up nightly. Astonishing just how fast they grow in a couple of weeks. Friendly suggestion: perhaps a couple video segments of just that. Aka the Mother feeding newly hatched compilations as they grow. I think those uploads would get plenty views IMO.
That was so heartwarming, I love how they look like disheveled, worried old men at the start & then they're gorgeous, it's hilarious 🤣.
I love the fact that you'll give them extra nourishment to help them along. It breaks my heart when I see these wildlife videos where the animal (usually a predator) is starving yet the reason these animals, of which many are endangered, are suffering is because of humans actions. Yet they do nothing, just watch.
Thank you so much for giving these precious beings a head start.
Another marvel of wildlife film-making at it's best. Wonderful to see our Spice Girls' journeys to fledging in such a comprehensive and sensitive film.
Thank you
Its amazing to see the three sisters have feelings for each other
Wonderful to see the spice girl trio again.So poignant seeing smol Clove too,RIP Clove.😔
Wait, what happened to Clove?
@@elsisssurana2046 Sadly Clove was electrocuted when she came into contact with live cables on a transformer in the area.It was not too long after she fledged. A lot of us along with Robert wrote to the electric company to do domething about it as other birds have also died.It was made safe over a month ago.
@@kathleendolan8876 Oh... Yikes. Good to hear it was fixed.
So cute to see the littlest barn owl flapping its wings just like the big one 😊💕💕
Three more beautiful creatures to make this world a better and happier place for all of us.
Beautiful ❤️ ❤️ I loved that Ginger came back to check on her sisters! Also, ginger hopping on Willow was hilarious! Thank you for being so gentle with them ❤️
🥰 they grow so fast , Happy to see the next gen wowlets doing so well now too ❤️
It was nice to see Clove again
Omg I don’t think there is anything cuter that the Spice Girl Chicks. Little bundles of fluff that turn into very beautiful girls. The chicks look like they have eyelashes. It amazes me how calm the chicks are when handled. They must feel very safe. I hope they do well out in the world. Thank Robert for another wonderful video. Jann. 🥰🇦🇺
Gods, this is so adorable! they look so incredibly fluffy when theyre still so young.
They are so calm in your bucket 😍 Thank you for these! 💕
Ghost is just a part time dad , at least he is around and nearby :)
He is doing a great job of providing for Willow and their 3 chicks this year.
These are exceptional videos. Can't wait to see more.
Lots more to come!
I love owls so much but seldom get to see them. Thank you for giving us a chance to see them up close. I absolutely love watching.
Omg those babies legs are long 🤯
I know amazing isn’t it!
@@RobertEFuller they'd get a modeling contract easily 🤭
Their little head bobs when peering out of the nest is cutest thing. They remind me a little bit of hand puppets lol
They are so cute 🥰
Such a lovely video, lovely to follow the Spice Girls again and remember how it was. Thank you for a wonderful video @Robert E Fuller
The way ginger looked around in your arms was just adorable
The spice girls had a much more luxury trip to be tagged than Nutmeg & Thyme. Spice girls were taken in a bucket and returned on REF's lap, while Nutmeg & Thyme were taken to and back i a pouch. I also missed when the the three girls were so calm when Robert cleaned the nest, as they were asking for it and colaborating.
Their fluffy down make them look so adorable!
Lovely video Robert, thank you for sharing and all your hard work helping all the beautiful wildlife that is lucky enough to come your way. Keep up your amazing work. I look forward to every video. I’m loving the live streams too. Fantastic to watch xxxx
Lots happening on the live streams at the moment we have 3 barn owl chicks - 1 Tawny owl on 3 eggs and another Tawny owl laid her first egg over the weekend.
8:15 so glad I get to see this wonderful landing of barn owls
The legs!!! You are both so professional but I can’t fathom how you don’t dissolve into gasping and awwing over how adorable they are!
oh my goodness bless you!
Gasping and awwing I’m a tough Yorkshire man 😆
They are a bit cute 🥰
You are a great storyteller, Robert. Such a fascinating life you live❣️
Thank you - it is a lot of hard work but I have a fantastic team who help me with every aspect.
Thank you Mr Fuller I enjoy this video It was nice to see the girls grow up so beautifully and I agree Willow is a wonderful momma Willow
She is doing it all again and this time in winter ❄️
BEAUTIFUL! LOVE SEEING THE BABY OWLS, THANKS FOR THE LOVE YOU GIVE THESE SWEET BABIES!
There faces look like hearts ♥️
They are three Beauties
Thank you for the lovely video 🥰
Rest peacefully, Clove, and fly high ❤️
Such beautiful animals - and such lovely, fitting names! I am totally thrilled! They are all females, so they can have lots of babies and make the world more beautiful! Thank you for your care and the beautiful pictures - warm greetings from Germany from a Barn Owl fan 💚💚💚👍👍👍
Willow and Ghost are doing a great job of raising 3 new chicks already this year - you can follow them on my live nest cams -
ua-cam.com/video/NYkUySSjJog/v-deo.html
Time to bust a move little ones. Gorgeous owlettes. Fluff n stuff. As they look on like hey mice just flew in!!! 🤣🤣. 💞
Love the family portrait. Very nice to meet fellow conservationist!
Thank you for being their guardian Mr Robert. You are such a wonderful person.
Thank you so much 😊 keep watching 😃
@@RobertEFuller I always will sir, at least once a day or two. Love your channel
baby barn owls really look like aliens with their legs out. it's really fun watching these with my parrots, they're always so interested about the bird calls from my phone
It's a fantastic video, Robert! 💝🦉🦉🦉💝
The Spice Girls show : a high quality Best-Of" now available on Robert Fuller Channel! 😉😉
Thank you very much. 🙏😌🙏
Lovey lovey podcast beautiful owls just amazing
What a fantastic and well done video!! Thank you so much for sharing your passion!! 🦉 🦉
1:50 on the stream they always look so big 😅 Here we see the real size
They’re like “huh”
So tender these little owls. Marvellous. Thanks.
You can watch this years barn owl chicks on my live nest cams - ua-cam.com/video/NYkUySSjJog/v-deo.html
I haven't followed this latest Family of Owls!! So glad to now catch up and see Willow had help feeding her chicks!! Surely this helped them survive!! Thank you Robert!! 😀👍👍💕
These are Willows chicks from last year. Her 3 chicks this year as so big they can hardly fit under her anymore - ua-cam.com/video/NYkUySSjJog/v-deo.html you can see them here on my live stream
Spicy owlets for sure!🤍🦉🦉🦉
Robert thank you so much for your videos and love and care for these birds. I have loved watching them grow and fledged. I also have learned a lot. Thank you again. Kristen from Maine, USA
I always love to see the ancient miracle...thank you so much! 🌹
Glad you enjoyed it 😃
Their little expressive faces on those adorable bobble heads!!! Too cute!
Fantastic stuff, Mr. Fuller!
Amazingly beautifull, thank you.
Thank you Robert for these wonderful videos. I hope our journey with your owls is a neverending experience.
Thanks 😊 I will make owl stories as never ending as I can 😉
Every time I see the cute faces of those three owl sisters, I also have a smile on my face.🥰
I really like this bird nest
All girls amazing
They're beautiful.
I cannot believe how quickly they grow and leave the nest. Their colors are beautiful….and Willow worked so hard to provide food. ❤️
Have you seen my live stream - Willow already has 3 chicks this year and they are doing really well -
ua-cam.com/video/NYkUySSjJog/v-deo.html
I love your channel so much. I squealed a little when i saw a new one had come up. I'm learning so much, really high quality content. Thank you for sharing!
Glad you like them!
The way you put effort in your content makes me happy. I wish you luck and the best!
Thanks 😊 glad you enjoyed it and can see the effort and planning that’s involved in my productions
Can I say that from the thumbnail, it reminded me of an album cover? ❤
Awesome vid!!! love it.
Goedemorgen Lieve Natuurvriend Robert .. dank wel voor je prachtige werk .. zo bijzonder mooi deze uiltjes en mooi gering .. Like 949.. geniet heerlijk verder van je prachtige werk en deze Zondag vol met verrassende momentjes en lieve groet Stien Ven xxx 🥰🌈🦜🦉🦉🦉🦉🦉🦌♥️🙏🦜🥰
Thanks for watching every video 😃
@@RobertEFuller Graag gedaan Lieve Natuurvriend .. 🙏🙏🙏♥️🌈🦉🦉🦉🙏
So sweet!
Totally worths the wait for this video. It’s amazing to have a rerun on the girls life
the video i waited for for weeks
It’s so crazy how calm the chick are for weights!
It’s helps to handle them properly and some birds put up a fight when handled and others don’t hoping they get left alone
Love this SOOOO much ❣️
Thanks Robert for bringing these special wild moments into my city life!
Sensational video, just beautiful, those 3 little faces ♥️♥️♥️
Thank You Robert.
Beautiful country side too ❤️ watching from Arkansas USA 🇺🇸 ❤️ ♥️
Such beautiful faces they have. Thankyou for what u do.
So patient chicks 😊❤️🦉
3:53. Look at those FACES!🥰🥰 Thank you!
loved this ❤️
A beautiful video! I always worry for the last to hatch though. Thank you for supplementing a little.
Great video thanks 👍😊
Awesome video! Thanks for putting it together. It takes a lot of time and work, and we all appreciate it very much! Your work, live cams, & videos bring a lot of hope during a very difficult time in our world.
Thank you so much, I am glad that you enjoy watching my videos. Lots more planned and of course there are my live cams to watch the action 24/7 ua-cam.com/video/NYkUySSjJog/v-deo.html
Absolutely awesome. Thank you.
Enjoy your site.
Thank you.
They are adorable. Great video. Thank you ❤️
You are so welcome!
Lovely presentation - this is easily becoming one of my favorite channels to view. It’s exhilarating
Glad you enjoy it!
I love them
I love your channel!!!
I'm amazed by the life of these creatures.
❤️🦉love your channel 🦉❤️🦉👍🏼
I am amazed by the difference in size a couple of days make in the size of these owls.
Once the older chicks get a head start the little ones never seem to catch up
Cinnamon Socute
I love the names ,They are so adorable ,I feed my local Ravens and Crows,I here owls at some times and been lucky enough to spot one,We have a bit of wildlife hrer on Bainbridge Island Wa
Great 👍 what type of owls do you see
It’s amazing how just 1 week of an age difference can make one so much bigger then their siblings
The oldest chicks get such a head start it’s hard for young ones to catch up
New to your channel & I'am in love!!Such beautiful content!❤❤
Welcome to my channel enjoy the videos 😃
Presiosas lechusitas 🤗🦉🦉🦉❤❤
Они прекрасны!
Robert you need to have a male to male talk with Ghost. If he’s looking to have another brood, especially in the winter, then he’s got to up his game man! Bring in the bacon, I mean mice.
Check out our live cameras we have chicks again and Ghost is doing well 😃
You're the Owl whisperer
Aah Gingers fludge
😂
I was just about to take myself to bed and my last thought was “WAIT I need to see if Robert E Fuller has put up another videoooooo” now I’m in bed with the kids watching this..❤️❤️ it reminds us not all of the world is so horrible and it warms the soul. ❤️
Thank you so much - we can all take solace in nature especially in these terrible times.
Ačiū Jums 🙂 Labai gražūs mažyliai🙂❤️