Tawny Owls Bring Up Bumper Brood | Bonnie & Ozzy | Robert E Fuller
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Published 2023-03-30
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ABOUT THIS FILM
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Tawny owl nest challenge
As Bonnie incubates her large clutch of eggs, she is battered by unseasonable weather. She sits tight on her clutch, keeping her eggs warm as blizzards blow into her nest.
Owl pair
Her devoted partner Ozzy brings in regular food deliveries - often more than she needs. She stashes any spare into a food larder which she will later rely on to feed her hungry chicks. It's possible the pair know that the eggs are due to hatch.
Eggs hatch
After almost a month of incubation, the eggs begin to hatch. The process is fascinating. It begins with a pip, then a crack, then the chicks appear, their feathers still damp. Bonnie is very protective and won't even let Ozzy near, so these glimpses of her young owl chicks are very rare.
Chicks' first feed
At just one day old the chicks get their first feed and Ozzy steps up his deliveries. There are a lot of mouths to feed in this super brood.
Jackdaw attack
But right now this is the least of the owl pair's worries. Jackdaws are looking for somewhere to nest and have set their sights on their home. A flock of jackdaws is known as a murder, and there's a reason for that. These birds will fill a nest with sticks, trap birds inside and bury them alive.
Short respite
Thankfully the jackdaws move away before Bonnie and her chicks are harmed, leaving a mess of sticks in their wake. Bonnie heads to the pond to clean off. An owl nest can get messy and it's important she has some time to herself.
Jackdaws return
But Bonnie's rest is short, by morning the jackdaws return and are intent on taking over the nest. They throw more sticks onto the tawny owl and her chicks until finally Bonnie heads to the entrance to scare them off. It is risky leaving her chicks but they are a little older now.
Owlets grow fast
At one week old these tawny owlets can sit up, but their eyes are still closed. In days they become so big Bonnie struggles to brood them and looks like she's crowd surfing when she spreads her wings over them. During their first week their feathers also begin to come through, looking like pins as they pierce the skin, and by two-weeks old their eyes open and they can stand up.
Extra support
By now the growing owlets seem to be continually clamouring for more food. I become concerned that Ozzy can't keep up, so I leave a few mice to help the owl family out. They thrive and it isn't long before they've almost grown as big as their owl mum Bonnie.
Next time
In the next episode I follow the owlets first adventures to see the world outside their nest. Subscribe to my channel and be notified as soon as it is released.
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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.
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CHAPTERS
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00:00 Tawny owl brooding
00:23 Ozzy brings in extra food
01:00 Eggs hatch
03:25 Chicks first feed
04:50 Jackdaws attack nest
06:02 Tawny owl bathing
06:47 Bonnie beats off jackdaws
07:45 Tawny owlets at one week
07:58 Bonnie guards chicks - even from Ozzy
09:03 Tawny owlets grow fast
10:05 Extra food needed
11:14 Next time
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All Comments (21)
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Watching the mother feed the babies is without a doubt my favourite part. Just the care she takes with them is just so great to watch
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Thank you for the beautiful family story of Bonnie, Ozzy and the kids. Beautifully filmed and told like a fairy tale.
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Thank you for all of your hard work in bringing this story to us! I look forward to the next video of this precious family! 🦉🦉🦉🦉
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Aww, they're so fluffy
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OZZIE is such a provider...❤
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Tawny Owl's are my favorite! The little chirps Bonnie calls out when feeding the chicks always melt my heart!
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Watching this has brought so much pleasure to my life. I enjoy your kindness and helping hand when you realize the need to intervene with the little mice to secure their lives will last. Such great entertainment!!
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Your videos are shaped like stories. There's a struggle, obstacles which must be overcome, full of ups and down moments. Even less positive outcomes contain a sense of honouring a life, and there is hope, always. Thank you for all you do
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SO so so sweet!!!! And the other little birds checking in on them and seeing the little owls!!! Precious!
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Amazing so lovely to watch. Bonnie is doing a great job.
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Amazing ! Thank you for lending the family a helping hand by supplementing the food supply ❤❤❤❤❤❤
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What a beautiful Owl family. Thanks for sharing this wonderful video.
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I don’t usually watch nature movies because they tend to focus on gruesome cruelties. This one is nice and I loved to see you helping out with extra mice!
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❤ your videos, Robert. About 15/16yrs ago I went with my hubby, a pal of his plus our dog 🐕🦺Buck a walk & got a 👍🏻 surprise. The place we were looks out to the Clyde Coast near the North Ayrshire town of Largs. My hubby’s pal knew where a tawny 🦉 had a nest 🪹. In an old tree stump about 4feet tall & suddenly one came flying out near to me. Just absolutely fantastic.
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Thank you Robert. Bonnie has done an amazing job with help from you!😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
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Precious owl family. I love them all, but I particularly love tawny owls! Thank you for the marvellous footage, Robert 💚
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Robert, you're an amazing Photographer, Painter, Wildlife Preservationist and I'd bet husband and dad. Once again, Thanks REF.
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Oh yes,Robert. I enjoyed this documentary as all the others you've made. Owls are very special to me. I'm waiting on the next docs. Much appreciated and kind regards to you and the animals in Yorkshire, T🪶
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The tawny owl chicks are just so cute, it hurts :) but in the best way. Thank you again for all the work you do, Robert.
