Watch Gylfie & Finn's barn owl chicks grow into strong-willed individuals, and see how their feisty characters help them through when tragedy strikes.Gylfle & Finn's chicks were named Freya, Griffin...
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As kestrels Apollo & Athena's chicks approached adulthood they became increasingly ferocious. Watch their competitive scuffles as they prepare for a life in the wild. Apollo & Athena This kestrel...
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Now is the time to see ospreys in Yorkshire. They are on their way back from their breeding grounds in Scotland and are likely to stop at well-stocked fish ponds...
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Mealtimes in the kingfisher nest are a bit of a bun fight. Watch one chick hold its siblings back with its tiny wing stubs so it can be first to...
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At just two days old the swan cygnets took their first swim. Swan Cam Remote cameras on a swan nest mean I've been able to follow this swan nest closely....
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Barn owls Gylfie & Dryer have at last got two eggs - and Gylfie may lay again any day. Barn Owl Pair When it comes to breeding barn owls Gylfie...
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European common buzzard (hawk) European common buzzards are recognised by their broad, rounded wings and fanned tail. Members of the Buteo family, these magnificent birds are found on almost every...
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2022 Season: Bonnie & Ozzy's tawny owlets are ready for the world. Before they fly they need their ID tags. Tawny owl chicks At almost a month old, tawny owls...
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Gylfie the barn owl couldn't have had a more attentive partner in Finn. Watch this male barn owl attend to her needs as she broods their clutch of four precious...
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Common kingfisher (alcedo atthis) Just 12cm high with strident blue plumage and the flying-style of a speeding bullet, a kingfisher can really pack a punch. But in spite of all...
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This is the story of Jeff, a young male kestrel who lost his mother when he was just days old and is now preparing for a family of his own....
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Watch as one by one Apollo & Athena's kestrel chicks hatch out from their shells. Apollo & Athena This kestrel pair now have five hungry beaks to feed and Apollo...
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When tawny owls Bonnie & Ozzy brought up four baby owlets it was the largest brood this pair had ever raised and a record for tawny owls in this area....
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Kestrel pair Apollo and Athena face tough challenges as they prepare to raise their chicks. Watch them fight off rival jackdaws and avoid dangerous predators like stoats and even a...
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It was amazing to watch tawny owl Luna & Bomber's first owl chick hatching! It was particularly amazing because Luna had just left the nest so we were able to...
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The harpy eagle is one of the largest and most magnificent birds of prey. Seeing this near mythical raptor has been on my bucket list for years. So, when I’m...
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I was all smiles when all six of single kestrel dad Mr Kes' chicks got their ID rings. After such a difficult start it felt like they had finally made...
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Panama ranks as one of the best birdwatching spots in the world and many rare species thrive in this tropical isthmus. But I was drawn to visit the narrow strip of...
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Tawny owls Bomber and Luna warmed hearts around the world after adopting 6 orphaned owlets. This is their story. Securing a nest The story begins in January as this tawny...
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In this final chapter of the incredible story of Mr Kes, the kestrel who brought up six chicks alone, the chicks finally take to the wing and fly free. Tough...
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Are animals romantic? As Valentine’s Day approaches I have been thinking about whether animals experience the same emotions that we do. And, in particular, whether they feel love in the...
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Panama ranks as one of the world's top birdwatching spots in the world, but you'd be surprised how many rare mammals also thrive in its forests. And there's nothing quite...
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This weekend is the RSPB annual ‘Big Garden Birdwatch ’, an opportunity for us all to help the conservation charity count up Britain's bird species. Bird count for science This national counting...
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When kestrel mum Mrs Kes disappears, she leaves six chicks all alone. Cold and hungry, they will surely die without her. Find out what happens and learn how tough kestrel...
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When the mother of these six kestrel chicks disappeared, I took three in for extra care. This film takes up the story as they return to the nest. Kestrel chicks...
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Barn owls Willow and Ghost are incredible owl parents. Watch as they defy the odds after laying their eggs in the dead of winter. Breeding season begins early For barn...
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Wild tawny owls Bomber & Luna turned out to be excellent foster parents. After successfully raising the first two chicks I placed with them, they went on to take on...
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It's amazing to see how gentle this red kite is as she feeds her chicks. Her young are just days old and she is so tender as she breaks off...
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Northern gannets dive at such phenomenal speeds it's only due to their unique biological make-up they don't break their necks. They do have occasional collisions with one another though! See...
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Sparrowhawks inspire mixed feelings I always have mixed feelings when I see sparrowhawks in my garden. I can't help but admire their speed and agility, but they come in to...
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Gyflie the barn owl's new love Next to my painting easel is a TV monitor displaying live views from inside owl and kestrel nests. Inside one, a pair of loved-up...
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Barn owls Gylfie and Dryer seem to be getting things ready for the coming breeding season. Watch as they begin their search for the perfect place to nest. Gylfie &...
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This is the story of Mr Kes, a male kestrel who must learn to care for his six chicks after his mate suddenly disappears. Male kestrel must learn to parent...
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In this film I head to the Isle of Mull in Scotland to watch white tailed eagles, also known as sea eagles. Britain's largest birds White tailed eagles have a...
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The dark nights of winter have never stopped me getting out and about. In fact, I love walking in the dark. This is a time when my hearing becomes my...
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Halloween Hooters We have five species of owl living in mainland Britain, but at this time of year you could be forgiven for thinking there is only one. Tawny owls...
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Short Eared Owl Painting, by Robert E FullerFrom my studio window, I have a great view over the Yorkshire Wolds. I like to keep my French windows wide open for...
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Bullfinches are one of Britain's most beautiful birds, but they are also one of its shiest. Here are five tricks I use to get the bullfinches in my garden to...
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My favourite nest Barn owl chicks Skye, Spirit & Echo are eight days old and starting to fledge the nest. But as they find their wings, parent owls Willow &...
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This painting features a female kestrel perched proudly at the entrance to her nest. Painted in acrylics, it’s a portrait of Mrs Kes, a particularly plucky female whose brief but...
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This is the story of a wild tawny owl named Luna who's eggs fail to hatch and it has a very happy ending. Luna's story The story begins in January...
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Barn owl paintings Welcome to my collection of barn owl paintings and limited edition art prints. The series features barn owls throughout the seasons. Each painting was informed by watching...
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In this video I look back at a UK barn owl pair named Willow & Ghost and follow their first breeding season, from the time they first met to the...
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Yorkshire spans some of the most varied landscapes in the country; including wolds, dales, moors and a spectacular coastline. These different habitats support a variety of wildlife species. To celebrate...
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Buzzard chicks grow up tough. Their nests are open to the wind and rain and if they drop their food from these high-up structures, it's gone forever. See how early...
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Tawny owlets Bramble & Sage are lucky to be alive after their owl dad stopped bringing them food when they were just tiny chicks. Helping hand I'm not clear why...
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Gannets are inspirational Gannets have always fascinated me, mostly because they make such excellent subjects to paint. They are large birds with pure white feathers that finish in sleep black...
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When barn owl mum Gylfie stops brooding her chicks Nutmeg & Thyme, the eldest owlet takes on the role of caring for her younger sibling - and in return he...
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Falco Tinnunculus If you see a medium-sized brown bird hovering above a roadside, chances are its a kestrel. Also known as a 'windhover', a kestrel's ability to hang suspended in...
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It’s mid-January and I’m wading thigh-high through a stream looking for kingfishers. Minnows dart before each footstep. I hear a faint high-pitched peeping sound ahead and slow my pace. A...
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