Barn Owls Willow & Ghost | Amazing Owl Parents | Full Story | Willow & Ghost | Robert E Fuller

[@RobertEFuller]

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[@Blue24Osprey]

This video is, imho, one of your most spectacular visually, and also the best insight into a Barn Owl family's life, that I have ever seen. I wish Richard Attenborough and Chris Packham could see this film. Would love to hear their comments. Actually, this film is better than many TV documentaries. Fact. I hope one of them sees this one day as you need and deserve greater recognition for your talents!

[@DemonsSister]

So pleased Ghost is no longer a "deadbeat Dad". That wink into the camera made me smile. 😄

[@JoseRodriguez-zy6jq]

😅

[@polarbeary899]

When did he wink

[@InchonDM]

I'm genuinely wondering if he just wasn't finding anything. Maybe with how late in the year it was, with all the other raptors that were growing up in the area at the other nests, there was just a run on local prey? It seems at odds with what we see here, especially since he's doing much better in outright wintertime.

[@jackogracko]

@@polarbeary89919:37

[@lorriegallardo8053]

@InchonDM yea, I had a problem with the term deadbeat. I was thinking more inexperienced maybe.

[@grumpypandaxd2321]

I love how the pigeon was like "oh... umm.... hello? ........ listen... I know you're new to this and everything but... you don't just........ talk to other birds..."

[@davidt8087]

Actually differing bird species especially the mostly herbivores or carnivores with similar sized herbivores/omnivores routinely get along very well in nature, sometimes play, have play fights, or make friends even, especially the seed eaters

[@guesswhat-chickenbutt]

​@@davidt8087my daily bird feeder watch says otherwise. Lol just kidding.

[@billiamobyrne1579]

LOL

[@bluesbest1]

4:22 He looks so majestic just hovering in the air due to the wind.

[@DolKitty]

FRRR AHAHA

[@guesswhat-chickenbutt]

Incredible moment

[@thewolfofthestars1847]

Very proud of Ghost for stepping up to do his job this time around 👍 providing for a mate and 3 chicks is not easy, especially in the middle of winter! Things could very easily have fallen apart for this family, if Ghost had slacked off the way he did last time, but he really pulled through for them. Well done, Ghost!

[@polarbeary899]

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[@baddnurse5443]

I love this long length format ❤so wonderful to watch this brood grow. Ghost and Willow did an amazing job despite the bad weather, such attentive parents. Willow such an exceptionally beautiful owl , glad we are still seeing Skye around the garden , she has her moms good looks 😍

[@proximacentauri1987]

Me too :) i told it so many times in the livestream, but for me it was such a pleasure to watch this many times live, one of the best things i have ever seen on youtube. Thank you so much REF and the team =)

[@villebooks]

Kind greets to the chat owls and mods of the live-stream!

[@baddnurse5443]

@@proximacentauri1987 I know how much you love Willow , Ghost and the Wowlets ❤️ the film is beautiful too , 🤗

[@baddnurse5443]

@@villebooks Hello to you as well 😊

[@evelynjoycebv]

You are so right about Willow being such a beautiful owl! Amazing mate.🥰

[@wendysteadman8480]

I love how Willow doesn’t want to step on the eggs by being so gentle 😍

[@lynnhubbard844]

small environment, too

[@jameslooker4791]

I love that she was so committed to the same nest. When you find the perfect home for your kids to be raised in it's worth defending and worth waiting for.

[@telemachus53]

The adventures of Sky, Spirit and Echo, not to mention Willow and Ghost are enthralling. This is a brilliant film and worthy to win awards with its soft, gentle narration and the beautiful filming.

[@lynnhubbard844]

and Willow loved the camera...great view of her gorgeous face

[@CambriaPelletier6090]

Totally Agree!!!

[@sugandspice9397]

Barn owls have such beautiful faces with the kindest eyes

[@jayd5541]

39:50 what an image of the entire family in one frame. Absolutely fantastic moment.

[@CambriaPelletier6090]

IKR??!! That was such a beautiful moment to capture!! I paused my television to admire that gorgeous family!

[@righty-o3585]

I live in the Mojave Desert, Southern California. Sometimes at night, while driving along some of these barely there back ass desert roads, the only light source for miles, are the headlights on your car. So once in a while, driving down one of the roads, there will be a barn owl keeping pace with the car, maybe 2 feet above the passenger side of the windshield, using the car lights to their advantage, looking for food. It's so awesome. It's like they just hover above the windshield scanning out in front of the car

[@guesswhat-chickenbutt]

How delightful. 🤗

[@Jessa-RM]

I live in northern California and there's a pair of western screech owls that live near my house, I open the windows at night so I can hear them calling out to each other, they have a very distinctive hooting sound they make

[@angelserenade]

Ghost and Willow did great in raising Skye, Spirit, and Echo. Very healthy young owls, and no problems arise. It would be great seeing these young owls came back in Fortherdale someday. And we still miss you, Willow :(

[@xapriliztheshizzlex]

What happened to Willow??

[@mariawestman9026]

Fortherdale .. yesss very much of a place where the winds blow hard but I can see it’s a perfect place for the owls and the fields are full of foods, delicious fresh meat for all kinds of birds. A beautiful place! Amazing video! Thank you Robert Fuller.

[@Jocelynlee2020]

⁠@@xapriliztheshizzlexidk

[@duygunurtan3180]

What happened to willow ?

[@BlackFlagHeathen]

I love how laid back and sleepy Echo is compared to her brother and sister. When the chicks are lined up side by side at 30:17 Sky and Spirit are alert, meanwhile Echo looks like she’s struggling to keep awake lol, and while the older two are perched on the entrance to the nest, she’s fast asleep inside, perched on one leg. So cute. They’re like people, each with their own personality.

[@mustangmckraken1150]

That shot of all 3 of them flying together at the end was fantastic

[@CambriaPelletier6090]

And that fleeting shot his team captured with all FIVE of them together was absolutely fantastic!!

[@carolann95]

This exceptional film is worthy of a National Geographic presentation! We are with them every step of their journey. Banding is always a highlight for me. Now, I know the entire story of this beloved couple. TY for everything that your team and you do for education, advocacy, conservation and just the passion for wildlife. 🦉🦉🦉🦉🦉

[@Daisybelle.EXE23]

48 likes but no replies? Lemme fix that for you.

[@carolann95]

@@Daisybelle.EXE23 TY!

[@Daisybelle.EXE23]

@@carolann95 yw

[@CambriaPelletier6090]

AGREED!!

[@dixietenbroeck8717]

Although I had a thousand _OTHER_ things to do today, I found myself *GLUED TO THE SCREEN BY THIS AMAZING OWL FAMILY!* A wonderfully assembled video story. From beginning to end, I would NOT change a single thing here. *PERFECT!* Thank you, *Robert E. Fuller,* for taking these pictures, and thereby supporting these lovely creatures through the education you give to others. Not everyone can get around into the meadows, fields, and woodlands as YOU are able to do, so a special "Thanks To You" from those of us who _CAN'T_ get around, but who are now, at least, able to "live vicariously" via your photographic talents. You've enriched _MY_ life considerably, that's for sure! 👍👵🖖 The final video shot, including *ALL FIVE OWLS* of this lovely family, brought tears of joy to THESE old eyes, so *THANK YOU, AGAIN!* 🦉🦉💚🌳🦉🦉🌳🐀💚🦉 .

[@CambriaPelletier6090]

I could not have stated my sentiments any better! And capturing all 5 owls for that fleeting moment in time was the highlight for me! I absolutely lose myself watching Mr. Fuller's (& his amazing team) documentaries. They are absolutely beautiful, educational & mezmerizing!

[@BlackFlagHeathen]

The way Willow gazes into the camera at 4:49… it’s like she knows we’re all watching and rooting for her and her family. ❤️🦉🥰

[@nopenotatall397]

The way I can’t stop consuming this content

[@cynthiakoehne7004]

Willow looked up to the camera so proud of herself after laying that egg, such a good mother she is!

[@ericah6546]

It's amazing how calm the owlets are when being handled

[@digitalartist3681]

It's probably because they don't know what is dangerous and what's not yet, and they're probably are to young to be that aggressive Most likely.

[@Yetipigen]

The owl footages on this channel are absolutely mesmerizing.

[@joyfulgypsy8627]

19:36 he winked at us :) 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@doncyan0322]

Owl carrying a baby on its back. Great parenting🦉🦉🐣🐣🐣❤

[@OldOwl2003]

Spirit ! Oh my that was the name of a cat I rescued ! Fully white cat, I nursed it back to health and then he was adopted successfully ! #Alwaysrescue I’m loving this ! Thank you again Mr Fuller, fantastic ! Jaw dropping to see them lay in winter like that, pretty incredible really in this country . Alaya old owl 🦉 (windhorse) Norfolk UK

[@jimflagg4009]

Wish we knew what happened to Willow. She was such a good Mom.

[@nisc2001]

The long form videos are my favorite. I appreciate the REF team for all the work that must be put into them. Thank you for letting us not only see into these owls lives but also for compiling it in a well formatted video for those of us who don't watch the streams :)

[@theowlmancometh]

The thumbnail is so wonderful, I wish I had the finances to commission it as a painting ☺ We love you darling Willow, wherever you are.

[@baddnurse5443]

It’s beautiful 🥰

[@_sandy_]

lol!! sky and her mom were so cute at ~13:05! seeing the chicks together and taking care of each other at ~20:00 ("sibling love") was also adorable I love how much personality they all have. owls are amazing creatures thanks for the great video!

[@ИгорьШуба-щ3ъ]

Невероятно мудрые птицы🦉. Многим людям стоит поучится у них любви и взаимной поддержки. Сколько трудностей они приодооели вместе! Эти мордочки сердечки🤍🤍вызывают восхищение!

[@majoroldladyakamom6948]

Almost a thousand views in less than an hour? Well done, Robert. Thank you, kind Sir, for the thousands of hours that you put in to your vids, setting up the cameras, watching countless hours of videos, going through the editing process, building the stories, integrating the music, taking time from your Art Studio and painting, friends and family. Please give your beautiful bride a big hug of thanks for sharing you with the World from your eternal sister in Christ somewhere near Seattle. 👍 ⚘ 🙏❤🙏 ⚘ 👍

[@majoroldladyakamom6948]

@eleanormurgatroy7582 Robert E. Fuller is the best of the best, right? Please do some serious binge watching and share this channel with your family and friends. He deserves a million subs. 👍 ⚘ ❤🙏❤ ⚘

[@CambriaPelletier6090]

@Eleanor Murgatroy Totally agree!! I came across Mr. Fuller's KZbin channel about a month ago & I'm absolutely in heaven watching these enchanting & educational documentaries!

[@carolleenkelmann4751]

This is one of the best, if not THE best bird/Nature channel on KZbin. Your choice of the names for your owls fits perfectly. These Owls have such beautiful markings. This channel has won my heart.

[@dashsmash1806]

I love Ghost's little shimmy whenever he climbs into the nest

[@Elegantprism]

Is it only me ore are owls just so cute.

[@CatLoaf_333]

19:37 Omg this was so cute :D

[@JonathanThe501st]

Amazing how comfortable the owlets are to be held by you and Jean. Except for Echo. She's going to be a real fighter, I can tell.

[@RobertEFuller]

Barn owls Owlet don’t usually struggle if you handle correctly which makes ringing them much easier

[@CambriaPelletier6090]

@@RobertEFuller What I wouldn't give to gently pet one of those babies!!

[@stringerchick3650]

Fricken gorgeous animals, when she straight up looks at the camera! So cute

[@carlyngilbertson5665]

I love these longer compilations. To see the entire story of the clutch in one video is so amazing to see.

[@richardjohnson5529]

It's a wonderful film Robert Willow and Ghost are great parents and seeing Eco at the entrance with Spirit and Skye is so cute. Thank you

[@daniel_marquest]

37:43 that scene was hilarious, they just kept staring at each other like, what a weird owl

[@ScotiaPreasent]

The bond between those three siblings is amazing

[@tbascoebuzz4782]

I cannot fathom the time and work it took to make this beautiful documentary. Thank you for your effort and expertise to give us this phenomenal, beautiful video. ✨💖✨

[@lunawyse]

19:36 did that owlet just wink!? OMG

[@emilyriley6029]

Willow and Ghost are beautiful names for them! Same with Cinnamon, Ginger, and Clove! You choose such perfect names for these barn owls

[@RobertEFuller]

My viewers chose these names. They are great aren't they!

[@hangar4851]

Never seen such a beautiful and heartwarming documentary about owls! Thank you

[@isafann46]

我非常喜愛穀倉貓頭鷹，你的影片拍的很美，解說也很詳細！😃 很開心看到貓頭鷹爸爸與媽媽對孩子的付出，小孩平安長大！ 感覺好幸福☺️☺️☺️☺️ 謝謝你拍出這麼美的影片！

[@tabbycat6458]

Barn owls are so beautiful. They have beautiful feathers.

[@thisistheway1920]

Watching from Virginia, USA. I have just found this channel and it literally makes my heart ache to see the pure beauty of the British countryside. Nothing will ever better it. I am British and formerly of the Staffordshire Moorlands, and it takes my breath away watching this - oh how I miss home! I am homesick! Thankyou REF for bringing a little bit of 'home' to my life here across the pond. The Kestrels have my heart, but this story of the Owl fam was just stunning.

[@guesswhat-chickenbutt]

Hello fellow Virginian!!!! 🤗

[@pandap4ntz]

Aww, the part where mom & chick were cuddling around 13 minutes, that was precious 💜

[@bonnie3937]

Amazes me that they do not fight and seem so chill.

[@nealgrey6485]

I liked the family portrait at the end. Three owlets poking their head out of the nest, and the two adults a bit below.

[@kalipw0210]

39:00 This brought a big smile to my face. Seeing all three in grown up attire, just hanging out on a branch. 💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛

[@jamarlc5949]

Their bond is amazing…I wonder how long they will stay bonded like that

[@summerforever6736]

5 years

[@lennygriffin2761]

@@summerforever6736 what do you mean? 😰

[@summerforever6736]

@@lennygriffin2761 was a very funny joke! Maybe 8 years

[@adash7841]

Maybe until one of them die

[@ProximaCentauri55]

Owls mate for life unless one of them gets killed so i think they are good.

[@edmclaughlin4923]

Robert, Thanks for the full length feature! Love to watch.

[@BillyAlabama]

It’s great seeing the longer versions returning! One of your very best. Thank you! ❤️

[@muhammadseifeldin2278]

Mixed feelings seeing Willow. She was amazing

[@paulschedler]

This episode is really heartwarming and uplifting. There are any number of human characteristics that I notice and identify with in this group of feathered friends, very good show!

[@Phantomshift0]

I love your videos so much especially when they are full length documentaries like this! I was worried there would be tragedy in this one given when the babies were laid, so relieved to see this was a happy one. Parents did amazing job and well done Ghost, stepping up your game this season despite the weather! Absolutely gorgeous owlets, lots of cute, sweet moments, made my day!

[@CambriaPelletier6090]

Agreed!!

[@dewbow134]

0:15 one owl pounced on the others head 🤣😍 13:01 so cute and sweet how the chick preens mom 💕 The owlets are so cute and fluffy ❤

[@DustyHoney]

Absolutely precious. It melted my heart

[@happygood18]

Yeah🤣 It's like us when we also jumped on our parents' heads.

[@OldOwl2003]

‘ Ghost’. What a mystical mountain of a name ! I can’t believe I’ve found my sixth full film of your today, I abound in your glorious storytelling ! I’m really looking forward to watching this one, with a name like that, this has to be another heart opening experience for me, thank you so much Mr Fuller, you have no idea what your work means to me, maybe times it by a million of the first time you held an owl in your arms and you might just be there ! Alaya Shunyata ( WindHorse) Norfolk UK.

[@janereynolds7555]

What a privilege to see these beautiful birds. Thank you.

[@reginajaquysh7360]

The encounter between the chick and the pigeon was awesomely hilarious. Appreciate these videos so much!

[@BabaMakhanya]

Such a heart warming experience to witness the barn owls live their life. Thanks Robert for providing us with this view of life.

[@snipergod195]

i love how you made the edit look like they know your watching and stand to show you the egg

[@claudiomust]

What another great hob you've done friend, we have to preserve all lifes around all enviroment!

[@titicatfollies6615]

What a wonderful family, and wonderful story. I can't thank you enough for your gifts to us!

[@jacquelynmorenzi1190]

Your videos, Mr. Fuller, are ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!! Your devotion to nature and wildlife is immense!!! Your heart is ginormous! Thank you for bringing us into the homes of so many owls, birds and animals!!! Your hard hard hard work is appreciated more than you’ll ever know!!! ONLY LOVE, Jacquelyn, New York City 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@CambriaPelletier6090]

I couldn't agree more. This Marylander is grateful to have found Mr. Fuller's captivating KZbin channel!!

[@ingridruiz-meijer6089]

Liks me I am only watching REFuller and Anna Frank in Germany bluetits Thank you so much for posting this beauty's ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jdaze1]

The cycle of life truly is a beautiful miracle.

[@psa7211]

Thanks for such a beautiful film. You show us such wonderful stories and give us a view of wildlife most of us would never get to see. You do such a great job showing us the beauty of nature and educating us on the path from laying to fledging. I enjoy your narration and of course the beautiful peaks into the lives of all the wildlife you bring us.

[@Frostflower-tn1ne]

I love the stage where the owlets have most of their flight feathers, but r still all fluffy. It's way 2 cute!

[@judyperry861]

Beautiful video such caring parents. Gorgeous owlets. Thanks Robert 😊

[@gayleandrus7050]

I loved this long video, watching these beautiful birds raising their babies to adulthood, providing them with so much food and loving protection!!! Your photography and care is excellent!!! Thank you from Alto, Michigan, USA. ❤

[@v1v1d1ty]

always, always enjoy your videos! it takes a lot for me to sit down and watch a full length video sometimes because of my adhd, but your videos always keep me fully entertained and engaged all the way through with the beautiful shots of the birds and insightful commentary. i hope you will always upload these amazing stories!

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks so much for your kind words and watching to the end 😁We will keep the videos coming

[@ryanperi5701]

The way it teleported to my hand is insane

[@altryea]

hello lauren vividity

[@altryea]

funny you have a misato pfp in almost all your socials lol

[@altryea]

glad to preach the word of evangelion

[@lolh4x]

I can't wait to watch this later. Barn Owls are my absolute favorite animal. This is sooo cool.

[@KathleenCarroll-m5s]

It's absolutely amazing how we get to watch So Close and great Footage. Thank you.

[@LaMariposaAzul94]

I love these longer forms of videos 💕 I've been watching this channel for a bit now and it's always so relaxing to watch the bird parents raising their young and paired with the narration 🤌 Perfection

[@pip110.5]

I’m lost for words after watching this. Thank you.

[@Dan-nt2yb]

Robert your videos bring nothing but pure joy. Thank you.👍🏾

[@akpopgirlsthoughts]

the quality of these long fomart videos is impeccable, feels like mini nature documentaries with the way its been filmed. Discovered your channel today and i'm now definitely subscribed

[@joshuaryvin3029]

It's like owls can see they the camera their amazing creatures

[@SuikodenGR]

Ghost 100% redeemed himself 😎

[@happygood18]

200%

[@michellescott9266]

such a georgeous sounds screeching from willow

[@kerrykestrowl6785]

Amazing barnowls ❤ ghost and willow were great parents can’t wait until breeding season 😊

[@jonathanTwolfz]

There's more real drama in these birds lives then most Netflix shows 😆

[@liseouellet9705]

We are so fortunate to be able to see their lives . I have learned a lot . Thank you 😊

[@anonymous5788]

Benn rewatching stories of Ghost snd Willow many times. Hope Ghost will find a mate soon and begin their new chapter in barn owl tower

[@BlackFlagHeathen]

26:35: There’s that barn owl scream! Love it! 👻

[@worthingtonmeyers8561]

19:37 perfectly timed wink right there

[@dagmarkunzel5406]

An exciting video and a fantastic narrator. I had already forgotten a lot, now I remember again. Thank you for the video and the great work you do for the animals. REF and team, you guys are great.

[@karenfrashier7604]

Thank you Mr. Fuller!! Always look forward to your videos! Just love your presentations! These owls are so amazing! The owlets just couldn't be any cuter! 😍 They are so expressive! We are so blessed to be able to view these!

[@Onyx_Odyssey2004]

The owls were so calm during the ringing they just didn’t care lol

[@ghoulman51]

Thank you so much for the video, Robert. It was so nicely edited and narrated. Those owls are beautiful.

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks for your kind words and watching 😊

[@ruthied.3219]

Thank you, Robert! So fascinating🩷

[@RobertEFuller]

Glad you enjoyed the video

[@ruthied.3219]

@@RobertEFuller Absolutely!

[@totticosta2977]

forty minutes and it was too short for me, I'm glad I discovered your channel.

[@skin902]

what a great story and a success season, thanks Mr Mr.Robert E Fuller for helping them and make a great video ~

[@susanasalinas4273]

What wonder and beauty, both birds and nature. Thanks for the films and info.

[@jamesbarca7229]

That was awesome how you were able to get all five of them in frame at the end there. Thank you for another great video.

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks for watching!

[@kathykay6602]

Beautiful video with spectacular takes of the moon and the landscape around the nest. The chicks are adorable and so entertaining. Thank you Robert for sharing this magnificent video. We love what you do!

[@kss987]

That was very funny with the wood pigeon 🤣 😂

[@patrickhiggins3582]

owls are one of my favorite birds.