Barn Owl Family Flourishes Thanks to Wise Owl Mum | Gylfie and Dryer | Full Story | Robert E Fuller

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  • @RobertEFuller
    @RobertEFuller  7 місяців тому +63

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    • @loVeMoon704
      @loVeMoon704 5 місяців тому

      Robert Fuller, please add ukranian subtitles. I want our people to
      watch you too❤

  • @Lythiaren
    @Lythiaren 7 місяців тому +201

    Dryer's giant question mark around courtship and mating will always be funny.

    • @ThatGuyNicho
      @ThatGuyNicho 5 місяців тому +3

      Ah we've all been young and clueless lads at some time or another, Dryer ;) Hahaha

  • @BramTheDemon
    @BramTheDemon 7 місяців тому +137

    Okay yeah, Dryer is definitely Finn's brother after seeing how he fumbled mating. XD

  • @original_demonic
    @original_demonic 7 місяців тому +114

    “But they’re not the only owls here”
    Welp it’s time for a scrap with bomber and Luna, it’s always bomber and Luna if it’s another set of owls.

  • @spymelon32
    @spymelon32 7 місяців тому +294

    What i love about the animal lover community is just how chill and non toxic most people are, animals truly bring the best people together

    • @nickylogandice4830
      @nickylogandice4830 7 місяців тому +13

      Well said! That's exactly why I love it :)

    • @robsin2810
      @robsin2810 7 місяців тому +7

      I totally agree.

    • @Rock-Hard
      @Rock-Hard 6 місяців тому +9

      Probably because they (they as the Animal Lover Community) go outside instead of people that dont go outside and start writing hate comments on the Internet

    • @duygunurtan3180
      @duygunurtan3180 6 місяців тому

      ​@@Rock-Hard ?

    • @juliee.7072
      @juliee.7072 6 місяців тому +2

      With the occasional smart aleck whose emotional development stopped at 5 years old saying "sTOp AnthropoMORphizing thEm"

  • @Tenchigumi
    @Tenchigumi 7 місяців тому +285

    Gylfie: Wanna mate?
    Dryer: Sorry, I'm saving myself for marriage.
    Gylfie: We ARE married, you doofus!

    • @karisasani7006
      @karisasani7006 3 місяці тому +7

      Dryer: Im sorry, but Im aware I may not be able to live up to what Finn used to do for you my dear.
      Gylfie: You won't know until you try.
      Dryer: You're right Gylfie, I have to.

    • @April88x
      @April88x 23 дні тому +1

      😂😂 haha too funny! it’s SO cute watching her teach him the role ❤

  • @clearlyrebecca
    @clearlyrebecca 7 місяців тому +146

    Seems like Gylfie always picks the young bucks that don't quite know how to be an adult yet. If i recall correctly, Finn was like this too! 😂

    • @nicoley8491
      @nicoley8491 6 місяців тому +19

      @@clearlyrebecca so she can train them her way 😉😂

    • @Just_Moon2004
      @Just_Moon2004 6 місяців тому +9

      Honestly! 😂😅

    • @thisisnttwitterwtf
      @thisisnttwitterwtf 4 місяці тому +4

      Lmaooo

    • @whartonite
      @whartonite 2 місяці тому +2

      I feel for Dryer. He was going to remain a bachelor for the rest of life but was chased after.
      Then he had to work extra hard to feed the wife and babies. No wonder he wanted to keep his bachelor pad.

  • @Kilyaru
    @Kilyaru 7 місяців тому +161

    Honestly, Gylfie looked SO bewildered when Dryer took her catch from her so persistently. I'm just a few minutes in, so I hope that he gets better with that lol

    • @Tenchigumi
      @Tenchigumi 7 місяців тому +38

      I almost felt like Dryer was treating Gylfie less like a mate and more like a new mom, lol

    • @duygunurtan3180
      @duygunurtan3180 6 місяців тому +3

      Atleast he is a quick learner 😂

    • @karisasani7006
      @karisasani7006 3 місяці тому +1

      @@Tenchigumi Granted, he isn't as experienced like Finn was.

  • @makarillustrations9501
    @makarillustrations9501 6 місяців тому +60

    Omg not Dryer acting like a broke boy 😂. Happy to see he got so motivated to provide for his family when he saw his eggs

  • @RealDanishShuffle
    @RealDanishShuffle 7 місяців тому +113

    FINALLY! a 50 minute lovely video from Robert to relax after cleaning!

    • @Shmoopyn
      @Shmoopyn 7 місяців тому +2

      Yea!! I was also waiting for one!

  • @thisisnttwitterwtf
    @thisisnttwitterwtf 4 місяці тому +18

    him luring her away from the eggs with food is such an interesting thing to see. They really are so interested in their own eggs! It’s the most precious thing

  • @dagmarkunzel5406
    @dagmarkunzel5406 7 місяців тому +89

    What a beautiful, funny, but also sad video. You talk briefly about Finn, but nothing about Barney, Gylfie's first partner.
    Gylfie is my great owl love and I hope she lives a long time and has lots of owlets. She has found a nice, funny partner in Dryer.
    I also love the owlets' hunting and flying exercises. It looks so funny, but for the little ones it is serious and vital.
    Not only Gylfie and Dryer did a fantastic job, but also you, REF, with this video. Thank you very much for that.

    • @whartonite
      @whartonite 2 місяці тому +1

      Every time Robert climbs that ladder, I hold my breath, I’m afraid he would fall off.

  • @LoLYouSayWhat
    @LoLYouSayWhat 7 місяців тому +51

    Mr. Dryer is truly lucky to have Gilfy as his mate....

  • @tinyangel9409
    @tinyangel9409 7 місяців тому +60

    so many highs and lows in the story. Loved how Thunder would pass the food to the younger siblings. Gylfie and Dryer certainly did an excellent job raising the chicks Thunder, Storm and Cloud, hopefully we will see them again👍

    • @whartonite
      @whartonite 2 місяці тому +1

      Thunder is exceptional.

    • @bonnie7684
      @bonnie7684 22 дні тому +1

      @@tinyangel9409 Can someone tell me what happened to Finn?

    • @tinyangel9409
      @tinyangel9409 22 дні тому +2

      @bonnie7684 yes. Finn unfortunately drown😥

    • @bonnie7684
      @bonnie7684 22 дні тому +1

      @@tinyangel9409 wow 😢

  • @For_Cruyff_Sake
    @For_Cruyff_Sake 6 місяців тому +56

    Gylfie is so nice, if it was Mrs.Kestral she would have had Dryer for dinner if he took her meal 😂

    • @sarahchristine2345
      @sarahchristine2345 3 місяці тому +4

      Omg, I can just *HEAR* Mrs Kes’ screeching 😂

  • @MegaCaptainOfBloodlust.
    @MegaCaptainOfBloodlust. 6 місяців тому +84

    dryer staring into the camera looks so unbelievably goofy lol. i can tell there's nothing going on behind those eyes.

    • @k1xk11
      @k1xk11 6 місяців тому +11

      "No thoughts, head empty"

    • @user-ow1bc4sx2r
      @user-ow1bc4sx2r 6 місяців тому +5

      He’s trying his best!

    • @lanegirl7826
      @lanegirl7826 6 місяців тому +12

      @@MegaCaptainOfBloodlust. “Smooooth brain. No ridges or lumps, valleys or bumps. All ideas slide right off, like a waterslide”

  • @FeatheredWingz
    @FeatheredWingz 4 місяці тому +20

    He saw the first egg and got motivated very quickly! Talk about a papa proud to provide for his family! Based on what I've seen of the two of them on the live stream, this year, they're still a power couple when it comes to raising their lil owlets.

  • @n0odles86
    @n0odles86 7 місяців тому +59

    Oh Finn 😢
    Can't believe how quick times goes.

  • @bertanelson8062
    @bertanelson8062 7 місяців тому +37

    How interesting that Dryer needed to learn so much! Yet he did so & became a real champ.
    Thank you for a charming & educational view of Barn Owl family life.

  • @user-ow1bc4sx2r
    @user-ow1bc4sx2r 6 місяців тому +10

    lol I love how bomber and Luna are the villains of this video. Heel turn

  • @gabyvansant4533
    @gabyvansant4533 7 місяців тому +33

    Well, have you ever ....?! Sharing food! This can only be revealed with a camera inside the nest, isn't it? Marvelous! Yeah! That makes me smile. I think each and everyone of us watching this must have a smile on the face.

    • @gabyvansant4533
      @gabyvansant4533 7 місяців тому +3

      The first time I saw a barnowl in real i thought it was a snowowl. I hadn't seen a snowowl before, but the barnowl has such a vivid, vibrationed feathercoat, with those glimmering spots in it, like diamonds almost, that I thought, this must be a snowowl. (Later on, working for the animal-ambulance, I saw what a difference there is between the two, ofcourse).

  • @brigostore
    @brigostore 7 місяців тому +26

    thunder is so caring! so lovely seeing him be a big brother and care for his sisters. he will for sure be a great dad one day

  • @bellacucina3209
    @bellacucina3209 7 місяців тому +29

    A joy to experience the daily lives of these glorious birds. Thank you.

  • @NuclearSplatter
    @NuclearSplatter 7 місяців тому +21

    Gylfie is one proficient baby mama lol! good for her, and good on you for sharing this beautiful natural scene with us

  • @quiver9654
    @quiver9654 7 місяців тому +13

    Robert you are always Sunshine in my daily life. You do such a excellent job. Can't thank you enough. All my respect.

  • @thisisnttwitterwtf
    @thisisnttwitterwtf 4 місяці тому +3

    watching a young Dryer learning to be a good mate and expecting the woman to provide for him is hilarious.. it’s interesting how some developmental stages transcend species

  • @FyoCoutch187
    @FyoCoutch187 3 місяці тому +3

    Gylfie is such a survivor. I've been watching this barn owl since her last brood with barny and im happy to see she's still going strong with new chicks and a new mate.

  • @BirdOfDream
    @BirdOfDream 6 місяців тому +5

    I love it how gylfie shows dryer how to mate herself. you could clearly see that she is " a one of a kind " :)

  • @Nancee13
    @Nancee13 6 місяців тому +9

    One of the things that I loved watching, was how Dryer grew more and more into his role as a father. In real time watching many of the milestones, with each owl was beautiful. Cloud would scream when Thunder & Storm were at the entrance. But she did get up in the entrance very young. I loved when Dryer would sit across from Elm on his favorite branch, just watching the weather owls, before hunting. Thunder sharing food with his sisters was so cool, to watch live. Thunder was so independent and the best big brother. Then Storm & Cloud roosting together after fledging for a bit. Their bond was unique to watch too. I can’t help but tear up. I adore owls. These BO siblings were my first to follow on your channel. I have watched many of your videos. So I knew about Finn. I usually keep tissues near by when watching just in case. Not because of only sadness either. The happy moments too, can tear me up just as much. Dryer & Gylfie make a great team/pair. Dryer has definitely grown even more into his role as a father. That story to come. ;)

  • @SimpleMomentsofBirds
    @SimpleMomentsofBirds 4 місяці тому +3

    The way Gylfie takes charge in initiating mating at 04:38 is both fascinating and heartwarming, showcasing her incredible experience and determination as a mother!

  • @marysaltlife1427
    @marysaltlife1427 7 місяців тому +16

    You have so wonderfully told us a beautiful story, Robert. Saddened by the loss of chick Number 4, but thrilled with the growth to adult for the remaining ones. I've enjoyed every second of your film. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talents so freely. It is a blessing.

  • @Danika_Nadzan
    @Danika_Nadzan 7 місяців тому +13

    Another stunning inside look at the family life of these beautiful birds...Gylfie is an amazing mother!

  • @leannepowell8709
    @leannepowell8709 7 місяців тому +24

    I love Bomber but Gylfie is a Queen seeing him off 😊

  • @christinewatson2692
    @christinewatson2692 5 місяців тому +2

    When thoose three little towheads shared their meals with each other, I smiled like any proud mamma would.
    Good chicks!

  • @kimmyers5648
    @kimmyers5648 6 місяців тому +5

    Did anybody notice at 40:58 the owlets doing some amazing owl-yoga??
    Seriously, i love these videos! Keep up the good work!

  • @ajvillasana2613
    @ajvillasana2613 7 місяців тому +18

    Omg 😮 this couple has been thru so much even gylfie from the beginning. I love you post this so we can stay updated. It's just sad how mother nature can be so cruel with her animals. I sure hope everything comes out okay with them all always. 🥰🤗

  • @kerrykestrowl6785
    @kerrykestrowl6785 6 місяців тому +5

    Thank you ref for explaining why gylfie leaves the nest and why she takes food out of nest from her chicks it is all natural ❤

  • @kenhughes4715
    @kenhughes4715 7 місяців тому +14

    Excellent mom! Thank you.

  • @martinp21000
    @martinp21000 6 місяців тому +6

    The interactions are priceless, such personalities!

  • @WildWestGal
    @WildWestGal 7 місяців тому +8

    ❤❤❤ What a MAGNIFICENT video!!! I was totally transfixed every second! Robert Fuller, with your amazing naturalist knowledge and you're absolutely extraordinary artistic talent, you are as much of a treasure as the extraordinary wildlife you so beautifully honor, thank you! 🙏

  • @richardjohnson5529
    @richardjohnson5529 7 місяців тому +9

    They are such wonderful Birds Robert and you have done so much to help them and all the other wildlife.

  • @Kinypshun
    @Kinypshun 7 місяців тому +6

    I can feel the endorphins surging through me as I watxh this. Thank you.❤

  • @sectorgovernor
    @sectorgovernor 4 місяці тому +2

    Barn owls are so elegant birds

  • @ynkpv
    @ynkpv 6 місяців тому +10

    I hope we get to see Thunder again in future years, he seems to be a very special bird

  • @junefulton7418
    @junefulton7418 7 місяців тому +7

    I watched a lot of this super ‘lil tale in real time, daily, from your YT stage. Super rewarding to now get a piece of their on-going lives completely through fledging. Thank you SO much for sharing their continued lives. I found it mesmerizing! Oh, and did I mention AWESOME ⁉️ 😅 TYVM !

  • @rainbanshee993
    @rainbanshee993 6 місяців тому +2

    It's incredible how many emotions, how much love, how many twists and turns the life of a wild animal has. Think about how every little life has its own story, its successes and failures. Thank you Robert for telling us the wonderful story of Dryer and Gylfie! ❤

  • @terrielouisemisell8237
    @terrielouisemisell8237 4 місяці тому +1

    Aww what a lovely insight, it makes me wonder when 2/3 chick's fledge the area for good Where do they go? Will they find another empty Nest?.
    The World needs more people like you, and maybe more ideas of things we can do in our, yard or garden to help Wildlife. ❤

  • @nataliecox4687
    @nataliecox4687 5 місяців тому +1

    It's Amazing how much Joy are winged friends can bring into our lives...

  • @HannaHeidi
    @HannaHeidi 7 місяців тому +1

    Glyfie is such a great mum I appreciate her so much she does so much to provide and even helped Dryer step up his game Dryer and Glyfie raised powerful broods together Dryer had a shaky start but he’s a super dad and absolutely incredible, very attentive I’m happy they’re together😊

  • @dalboysoccerstar
    @dalboysoccerstar 7 місяців тому +2

    Brilliant. Watching in OKC, BORN IN ENGLAND, AND LOVING OUR SHARED SPECIES. FOOTBALL IS COMING HOME

  • @Diego-wl5mj
    @Diego-wl5mj 6 місяців тому +1

    what a good brother thunder is going to make a great dad one day

  • @Homer62001
    @Homer62001 10 днів тому

    We’re surrounded by owls where I live. I love hearing them at dusk and early dawn. Hoot hooot. Fantastic sound.

  • @gyrogearloose1345
    @gyrogearloose1345 5 місяців тому +1

    Priceless! What a privilege to glimpse the lives of these wonderful creatures. Thanks so much Robert Fuller + team !

  • @WiltshireHare
    @WiltshireHare 7 місяців тому +4

    It's Dryer! How wonderful!

  • @Corgilove83
    @Corgilove83 7 місяців тому +4

    Beautiful. Just beautiful. They are such worthy parents. What a great family picture. Thank you ❤️❤️

  • @ethelion5000
    @ethelion5000 2 місяці тому

    Chicks sharing food are so rare to see, thanks for sharing such wonderful footage.

  • @seesaw41
    @seesaw41 6 місяців тому +2

    Aw, I almost missed this. Barnies are my absolute favourite birds ever.
    Awesome footage, I love it. though i gotta say, Gylfie sounds more like an Elf owl to me... oh well.

  • @claireherbert494
    @claireherbert494 7 місяців тому +4

    After another grey day in Scotland lol this has cheered me up ! Love your channel thank you ❤

  • @cynthiajose7787
    @cynthiajose7787 5 днів тому

    I'm too invested in these stories now. I came across this channel last night.

  • @thelivingcat0210
    @thelivingcat0210 5 місяців тому +1

    Its almost funny and poetic that gylfie would choose another mate from the same clutch as finn was from

  • @irisbocardo6903
    @irisbocardo6903 7 місяців тому +3

    A wonderful video. Thanks Robert!!! Its always a pleasure to see Gylfie and Dryer!!🤗

  • @dtrain-uwu
    @dtrain-uwu 7 місяців тому +3

    I love these full story videos so much. Thanks Robert, you help these amazing birds thrive

  • @KathleenCarroll-m5s
    @KathleenCarroll-m5s 5 місяців тому +1

    Best thing I ever watch thank you

  • @BIGDAVE5352
    @BIGDAVE5352 7 місяців тому +2

    Those beautiful Barns are a pleasure to watch!

  • @kerrykestrowl6785
    @kerrykestrowl6785 7 місяців тому +4

    G❤D Tenacious is a great word to express Gylfie and she is a lovely mate Dryer is young and experienced but has a great since of humor I love dryer and Gylfie watching dryer growing into a convenient owl is all Gylfie doing she is my favorite owl

  • @AE-se9bl
    @AE-se9bl 7 місяців тому +4

    Wonderful video and to see this again ! Thanks a million Robert !

  • @xpdnc2u
    @xpdnc2u 5 місяців тому

    I love seeing how these naked little chicks go from goofy looking to absolutely beautiful adults. Thanks Robert for your wonderful work😊

  • @akuku4519
    @akuku4519 7 місяців тому +6

    Thank you so much for putting in all the work, making it possible to see this beauty that would otherwise go unnoticed ♥️♥️♥️

  • @philholland3505
    @philholland3505 5 днів тому

    Thanks!

  • @holdthelight11
    @holdthelight11 7 місяців тому +3

    So happy for a longer video! Thank you!

  • @jeffbargh2534
    @jeffbargh2534 2 місяці тому

    Aww what a beautiful story the amount of times I had goosebumps just heart warming thank you

  • @SquirrelLane1
    @SquirrelLane1 7 місяців тому +8

    We enjoy your video. Thanks!

  • @MsLeenite
    @MsLeenite 7 місяців тому +4

    What a lovely treat! Having watched much of this wonderful story a bit at a time, it was great watching the whole family saga again. Thank you!

  • @Fish-Feets
    @Fish-Feets 4 місяці тому +1

    Awww Thunder sharing food and look over his younger siblings like a good eldest sibling role

  • @owlbrother_
    @owlbrother_ 6 місяців тому +1

    Gylfie is so strong and patient with her partner!!

  • @rivkasunny-adi1726
    @rivkasunny-adi1726 7 місяців тому +2

    THANK YOU ROBERT, I enjoyed your video very much ❤❤❤

  • @regxxine
    @regxxine 6 місяців тому +1

    i really love bird videos its helps me calm down

  • @unyieldingcreek1
    @unyieldingcreek1 7 місяців тому +4

    Love the video.
    Also the owl flying in at the beginning reminds me of the movie Labyrinth ;)

  • @soniaribeirokloth1914
    @soniaribeirokloth1914 7 місяців тому +2

    Hi, Robert!
    This is a super owl family!!
    🙌🦉🦉🤩😍👏😉😃

  • @petejackson3113
    @petejackson3113 6 місяців тому +1

    I enjoyed this one, thank you Robert.

  • @ИгорьШуба-щ3ъ
    @ИгорьШуба-щ3ъ 6 місяців тому +1

    Какие восхитительные, мудрые совы🦉. Какой выразительный взгляд! Какая тяга к открытиям и познанию. Спасибо за ещё одно бомбезное видео про сипух. 👍

  • @meinbur
    @meinbur 5 місяців тому +1

    Truly entertaining and engagingly filmed, very beautiful, thank you!

  • @merrylmarsh9037
    @merrylmarsh9037 7 місяців тому +2

    Just LOVE your postings❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @24nikita
    @24nikita 6 місяців тому

    Simply amazing. The joy of watching people like Robert has towards wild life and the technology which helps makes my appreciation of nature my favorite hobby and pastime. Thank you Robert.

  • @marie-joserenaud7916
    @marie-joserenaud7916 6 місяців тому

    They're so beautiful! And Gylfie's talking to her babies at the beginning of the video, is so moving!

  • @vengefulbeauty
    @vengefulbeauty 6 місяців тому +2

    29:04 Boy did I hear that as something slightly different at first. 😂 Had to replay that part a few times and then with the captions on to make sure lol. Either statements would be true though! Poor Gylfie was having it rough time there for a moment, bless her heart.

  • @sgeorgia4729
    @sgeorgia4729 7 місяців тому +3

    Thank you Robert! I love watching your videos! Do you ever see Fern? Or has she moved away? Thank you again!

    • @RobertEFuller
      @RobertEFuller  7 місяців тому +4

      Fern is still around - last seen earlier this month on the feeding post.

    • @sgeorgia4729
      @sgeorgia4729 7 місяців тому +2

      @@RobertEFuller Thank you! She was my favorite of all Finn's babies! I hope she found a mate. I love what you do and I thank you for sharing it with us.

  • @miss_lorena2801
    @miss_lorena2801 7 місяців тому +1

    Such a cute family❤
    I could watch them all day long❤

  • @diannacolmen3723
    @diannacolmen3723 6 місяців тому +1

    Awesome photography. And that is a family of divas! ❤

  • @juliesong4123
    @juliesong4123 7 місяців тому +2

    LOVED this video!!!

  • @torchi6883
    @torchi6883 6 місяців тому

    The way that thunder shares food with his sisters is wholesome to see.

  • @April88x
    @April88x 23 дні тому

    😂😂 Haha! Omg when Dryer calls for Gylfie in a panic! I can almost hear him saying “where the heck have you been woman?!” 😂😂
    So precious. ❤

  • @GL_Luckey
    @GL_Luckey 6 місяців тому +1

    I totally love these owl grow strong ❤

  • @KathleenCarroll-m5s
    @KathleenCarroll-m5s 5 місяців тому

    I actually love this story. It's absolutely amazing.

  • @vennmay2886
    @vennmay2886 7 місяців тому

    Fantastic video! So glad to see Gylfie return and prove how fantastic of a mom she is yet again. And while Dryer might be an adorable bit oblivious, I think he got the spirit. Everything else Gylfie has proven able to handle.

  • @biodouglasforam
    @biodouglasforam 6 місяців тому +1

    I didn't forget when Storm went in Ash Hollow nest with Athena, the female kestrel, standing guard. She just passed by Athena and settled in the nest. Cloud is still in Fotherdale visiting the feeding post and maze wall.

  • @parkeraddams7590
    @parkeraddams7590 4 місяці тому

    The name Gylfie makes me think of Guardians of Ga'Hoole, which happens to be why barn owls are my favorites

  • @shivanisood9666
    @shivanisood9666 7 місяців тому

    Heartwarming and lovely insight of life of gylfie and dryer,

  • @edwardizhonig204
    @edwardizhonig204 6 місяців тому +1

    @RobertEFuller Thank you so very much for this remarkable video. Clearly, you put so much work into these beautiful owls. I am so grateful for all you do and thank you! Best wishes- always ! Liz 😊❤️❤️🦉🦉

  • @KidsDemeter-s1i
    @KidsDemeter-s1i 20 днів тому

    i love your vids and i love gylfie and dryer