Barney's Life Story: 4 Years in the Life of a Male Barn Owl | Discover Wildlife | Robert E Fuller

[@RobertEFuller]

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[@GralshCB]

Love the vids

[@JoseRodriguez-kg8ck]

I always enjoy your work ❤

[@EmyN]

And here I was thinking how cute Solo was being helping with the eggs

[@Mystery-Wolf]

Yeah, I guess I now see why owls normally raise their brood in different nests. And often make their chicks leave after their able to fly well.

[@aw4610]

Solo is the villain of this series.

[@Nosti98]

Solo atE a sibling O-O

[@flame7346]

Top 10 saddest anime betrayals

[@TylerInTraining]

@@flame7346 Even Griffith never ate his baby siblings. haha

[@PlsWaLuigiDomMe]

I don’t want to say I hate an owl but…

[@vattanac9760]

Solo Is Killer Betrayed her mother And Father So Evil

[@theowlmancometh]

Barney. The man. The legend. Thank you for this chronicle of his life's accomplishments.

[@RobertEFuller]

Glad you enjoyed

[@bruggadung]

@@RobertEFuller Thank you for doing what you do... it was thrilling watching Barney through the Autumn of 2020.

[@Hylanvahr]

@Creativity He is based in the UK.

[@armidalicorne]

@Creativity Yorkshire. England.

[@nuncaolvidare4895]

Beautiful Yorkshire, I genuinely didn't know it was so beautiful 😍

[@victoriab5280]

Barney was the most amazing owl dad, he was very special and will be sorely missed ❤️

[@renatomaia4117]

He fight the tawny, so brave but so sad too...

[@biodouglasforam]

Barney was responsible by raising a great number of barn owls that inhabit Thixendale surrounds. I knew him only in september 2020, but I miss him so much that some tears fell down my eyes after watching.

[@StillAwakeAwareDiscerning]

Me too. : (

[@lisanetgark415]

Me three

[@JoseRodriguez-kg8ck]

My tears fell also ❤

[@autumnchild8586]

What a beautiful tribute to Barney, I miss that owl.

[@feeltheyumyums]

I immediately fell in love with Barney, and was so sad when he disappeared. It's been hard to watch Gylfie too, who went through a sort of lonely sadness herself, and I'm overjoyed that she's not going through this winter alone - fingers crossed Finn stops jumping on her head! :)

[@StillAwakeAwareDiscerning]

Barney was such a great mate to Gylfie and a wonderful dad to Hans and Grete. I was always impressed by his consistent dedication to his family. He gave it his all. You could tell that by how quickly and soundly he would fall asleep in the tower. He kept his commitment to his chicks even when Gylfie was wearing out a bit. Thank you Robert and Team for honoring him with his Life Story. I love all the owls at Fotherdale, but there will never be another Barney. Finn has big talons to fill.

[@HollieTash]

Ah, he's catching food in the clouds now :( Made such a strong next generation, and the owl population in the area will be better because of him. RIP Barney

[@DanceySteveYNWA]

Didn't know Owls were Christians..

[@CHloE748]

Just wondering, do you actually believe he’s in heaven or is it just cute to pretend?

[@lisanetgark415]

As a Registered Nurse who worked in Critical Care for 30 years, I have heard many first hand accounts from patients who were clinically dead and revived. Childrens accounts were the most interesting of all. There are also patients who are dying who speak to family members who had already died, there to escort them to beyond. They have even seen their beloved pets. Until you have researched this topic extensively, perhaps you should remain quiet. These accounts have existed throughout the millennium. Who are you to deny thousands upon thousands of peoples experience after they were pronounced dead?

[@lisanetgark415]

@DancySteve…all people from around the planet have near death experiences. Hindus, Buddhist, Jewish, and atheists. Had a patient who was an atheist who had an out of body experience. He were terrified of what he experienced. He had PTDS from it. It is documented around the world.

[@vintagefeelsandautomobiles1647]

I'm not crying...you're crying.

[@thedragon5776]

That's right! I am crying 😭

[@firestone7666]

We all are

[@theclockperson1046]

Everyone is :(

[@ejirokirishima2183]

Im not crying its just raining on my face

[@Blue24Osprey]

Wonderful vid. What a character Barney was.

[@RobertEFuller]

Wasn't he just!

[@dagmarkunzel5406]

Thanks for this beautiful video. I loved Barney very much and I had the honor to give him his name. Now I miss him so much and cry many tears for him. I wish Finn the best of luck with Gylfie. My favorite, however, is Ghost. I also wish him a dear partner and owlets.

[@RobertEFuller]

glad you enjoyed

[@janedoe1146]

Tear jerker video. Barney was one if not the most handsome Barn Owl i've ever seen, his coloring so delicate. I can't help but notice that 2020 was such an awful heart breaking year, even for Barney. Thank you for this video, tears again...

[@hazelkagey6739]

I thought birds lived for many years, like 100. Poor little Barney. He was a very attentive husband and father. It amazed me how astute he was about the discarded egg and how he examined his baby to be sure it was doing good. I am relatively new to this channel and I have learned so much about the love that birds have for one another and for their chicks. Love knows no bounds, it truly is the strongest thing in the universe. Thank you Robert for your dedication to these beautiful creatures.

[@RobertEFuller]

Thank you so much for watching.

[@scottbennett4804]

This brought me to tears. There's so much about love and compassion that we can learn from our feathered friends. I'm fortunate to have been able to watch Barney and Gylfie raise Hans and Grete through Robert's Live Cam. Thank you Robert for giving us such a magical peek into the lives of these magnificent Barn Owls and for creating this tribute to him. I miss you Barney!

[@Arpeggioshredder]

Fantastic story Robert. Barney is a rock star among owls and will be sorely missed. RIP

[@wendydirks5659]

The short lives of the wild animals we love and watch mean we lose them before we want to but knowing that their genes live on in new generations makes it bearable. Barney was amazing and I'm so glad that you have shared his wonderful story with us. I'm so glad I've discovered you, your videos and your work! You have lightened lockdown for me considerably! I sit and watch these videos with a huge smile on my face.

[@roberts7961]

Always in my heart our Barney

[@RobertEFuller]

I know, very true

[@Panterbell_Kuu]

Barney was way more than just an owl. He was a legend. With all his love and effort he gave his life to the next generation. With his last fledgeling, Howi, his tale ended and he did hard work that really paid off. All the animals across GB know his tale and will remember it through the once he met on his way. To mention the most famous ones: Gylfie his love, Bandita the stoat, Bomber his arch enemy, Mrs. Kes the Kestrel, all his children and of course Robert. I will never forget the times he went out in rain and storm to feed his chicks and how exhausted and wet he did sit in the sun all day after. Also to mention my personal highlight, the way Barney left the owl tower by his own special move. He tilted and dropped face first like he meant to do a dive bomb. I hope there is still some footage of that. In memorial Barney the Barn owl. Barney the handsome. Barney the loving father. Barney the Tawny slayer. Barney the one and only legend. We will keep you in our minds and hearts. We should build you a memorial.

[@TonyAndersonMusic]

Bro this is incredible. I’d have been so angry at solo. You’re such a good owl dad!

[@AE-se9bl]

So grateful you made this video ! Barney will live forever in our hearts! Such an beautiful , amazing owl he was, fantastic husband and father ! Greatly missed.

[@ororLing]

I miss Barney so much. Is there any painting of him? I would like to get one, in memory of Barney.

[@RobertEFuller]

I'll have to do one!

[@feeltheyumyums]

@@RobertEFuller you should! :) I've seen several people show interest in one

[@rabiraj]

@@feeltheyumyums also me :)

[@anna-rosephipps3132]

This video moved me to tears, laughter and joy. In honour of Barney

[@deblee275]

Beautiful Remembrance video of Barney!❤ Gylfie has been blessed with fantastic mates over the years.

[@Sigridovski]

Gylfie, Barney. I love the names you give them. They are so special.

[@RobertEFuller]

They're always suggested by my viewers!

[@stringofstarz]

Beautifully put together, he really was a one of a kind special owl. Barnacle Barney The Beautiful Barn Owl 🦉🥰❤️

[@jjmetrejhon1743]

I'm sorry for your loss. What a wonderful little creature he was. Thank you so much for bringing so much of his life to us. ❤️

[@KiraOng]

What a beautiful video in memory of Barney. Through these clips he will never be forgotten

[@nagatobimarul7005]

Barney was a great parent and partner and above all a fantastic barn owl , may he rest in peace

[@AnadiSharma]

Barney was a hero❤️I absolutely loved his story🌸He's so very cute..... His babies are also so so so very precious & adorable 🐣🐣 He was a Dotting father as well as mate🍀🍀he is truly spectacular ❤️ 6:09 is so sad😥

[@angelserenade]

I guess before Mr. Kes, Barney took the crown for being the best Dad. I guess we will never know what happened to his later years, but it's thanks to him that there are several generations of barn owls in Fortherdale. And Solo.. it was a tragic and heartbreaking story him.

[@susanleezer182]

Barney was a super dad. Even trying to feed them. His presence will be very missed. Thank you so much Robert for sharing Barney’s beautiful life me.😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤

[@lilfran9349]

Thanks Robert for the wonderful tribute to Barney, he was wonderful and an exemplary father. I hope there is an owl sky, because it must be there. It was very gratifying to accompany him, even if from a distance. He will live in our hearts forever.

[@coinwater8511]

Solo really went into a full on villain arc didn't she

[@NYandAZ]

Barney has quietly but consistently shown all of his children how to be a good partner and parent. I can only hope that he passed on due to old age and nothing painful or malicious as that would break my heart. I get so invested in their lives as REF really makes us feel like we’re watching a ROM-COM with a bit of drama or sadness. Each video is a new episode and keeps us wanting more. What a magnificent experience and gift we were given to have watched Barney over the years. He was such a glorious and sensitive male owl who successfully and lovingly fathered 20 children over the years that he was close to you. May he Rest In Peace and continue to watch over his huge family. He really was a truly majestic and impressive owl. I’ll miss seeing him in your videos as I’m a fairly new subscriber. I’m watching older videos to figure out the hierarchy of the Fuller owls and it’s hard not to fall in love with Barney the Beautiful.🦉❤️🥰

[@birdie2659]

Thank you, Robert, for this beautiful video. It is really amazing and full of Beauty. Beauty of the Barn owl s face and plumage and fields and sky. I loved Barney too, he was the very first Barn owl male where was so easy for me to see that obvious different in plumage between female and male. Barney was so easy to tell him apart. He was like a Barn owl male from fairy tale...

[@skp6613]

I just started watching your channel a couple months ago and I’m hooked! It makes me pay more attention to nature and all the creatures living their lives. I feel so lucky to be able to witness this! I was out on a walk last Friday night and was so excited to see an owl fly up to the top of my roof and hang out for a minute before flying off again. I haven’t seen an owl in years! It really made my night. I wish I could tell what kind of owl it was though. Oh well.☺️Cant wait to see more of your content! And RIP Barney!

[@RobertEFuller]

you might enjoy watching my live cams - lots happening at the moment with eggs about to hatch and chicks due to fledge - kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4WWipKtYs6GorM

[@mataschmata]

Wow, Barney was a real legend. So pretty too! I remember being so heartbroken when I heard what happened with Solo. I can only guess that she got incredibly stressed out by something because she almost seemed like she was in a panic when she entered the nest. Gylfie's confusion over not wanting harm to come to either of her young and being frozen like that hurts to watch.

[@coldspringsqueen6641]

I miss Barney, what a lovely legacy!

[@slim22rb]

Much love for Barney, he quickly became of my favourites too. Sorely missed.

[@fatfluffykittycat]

I was wondering what happened to him. Goodbye Barney. Have a wonderful rest of your days at the rainbow bridge.

[@cindymunoz375]

Thank you for sharing such a beautiful, endearing story about Barney and Gylfie. Fly free and strong, Barney! ❤️

[@hedleywrightphotography]

Fascinating insight to Barny’s breeding activities. Thank you for putting this together and sharing it Robert.

[@junefulton7418]

Such an awesome life of such an awesome 'lil Barney. We were all just lucky to 'know' him. Thanks for posting!

[@vishvajeetsinh_solanki]

This made me both smile and cry. We as an NGO rescued a "Barney" few days back and he is under treatment. He looks good, taking food and all. Thanks again 👍

[@zainifareede1772]

What???

[@yume_ucchi4535]

Barney's life was full of drama, and it's really nice to be able to see it and appreciate him❤

[@GiovannaLaFoglia]

What a beautiful boy with an incredible life story. Thank you for sharing this. It truly makes one appreciate nature and our fellow earthlings ❤

[@ahnik_videos2607]

I just found this channel and already in love. I can see why so many people loved Barney. He was truly a great, wonderful owl. I never thought birds in general had so much emotion. Sometimes I feel like animals care more for their mates and offspring than some people.

[@patriciakunz1198]

Owls - so wonderful in every aspect. Well done Barney you genes will continue on as you remain in our hearts.

[@AnonAnonAnon]

That's probably the most fascinating and interesting video I have watched on KZbin this year! Thanks for sharing!

[@bird.passion]

Thank you for this wonderful tribute to Barney. He was amazing and so beautiful. I miss him very much. ❤

[@Ksweetpea]

I miss Barney. He was such a handsome male. I wish he knew how admired he was

[@tronbunny]

Barney was a true treasure. Thank you for sharing his story. ❤

[@RobertEFuller]

Our pleasure!

[@rubyd3745]

Thank you Mr. Fuller. I have told what I experienced watching Barney to family members and now they get to see exactly what I was talking about. Plus what I did not know.

[@thedragonsterritory2332]

Truly a wonderful video! Marvellous insight to not only a spectacular life of a barn owl but even the unusual behaviour. Love it!

[@marianapoles]

Wow!!Barney will be missed.Awesome partner💙

[@beverlyjordan8957]

Watching Barney taking such good care of his mate and chicks makes you wonder who is really the superior species. As always it is a pleasure to watch your videos. Beats the heck out of Netflix and Disney. Thanks mr Fuller for the time and effort you put into this project.👍🏻🦅🇺🇸

[@Ferindel]

I like that owls are not so tied to their mate's deaths. They are able to move on and start new broods with new partners and continue to foster life. They know what the cycle of life and death is and they accept it, while also working hard to provide for the families that are alive with them.

[@Marc_LK]

Barney the great Ow we remember youl! Thanks Robert for your great job!

[@msmedved_]

He did his duty for this earth and left his legacy behind in all his babies. Thank God for these creatures, for Barney ❤️

[@ruthied.3219]

Barney was an amazing owl. What a wonderful tribute to him. I really appreciate learning about these beautiful birds..thank you Robert!

[@christinegautreau224]

What a magnificent video. Barney was definitely a great owl. I learnt alot from this. I cried my Heart out at the end. Knowing that he lived to be 4yrs old and it being a very good age was wonderful. There is nothing finer than Nature. It is my greatest joy in life. Thank you for all you do to teach us so much.

[@nigelmorley8092]

Brilliant work Rob. I'm thinking that must be a unique profile of most of the life of a single UK Barn Owl and so highlights the constant struggle to survive and breed every year. Thanks for all you do.. I've done a lot with my local Barn Owls in the last ten years (made a couple of videos about them on my KZbin channel ) but here in Kent there are so many landowners/farmers (and of course developers/local planning etc) with minimal interest in helping the very wildlife they claim to "love to see" that it's an uphill battle ...

[@Mamaosa63]

You are so talented. Thank you for sharing your beautiful work.

[@2Arcticwolves]

Beautiful story about a lovely bird. :)

[@eddiecaisley5746]

Another Superb film. A great account of Barney. We are now following Finn & Gylfie on the live feed on a regular basis & learning so much about Barn Owl behaviour. Great stuff!

[@RobertEFuller]

Glad you are enjoying!

[@paulinewqi]

WOW!!...this BRILLIANT video...is a gem.... Barney, the barn owl who fathered so many owls... I need to watch it again ....so much drama... Thanks so so much....💝🌻

[@RobertEFuller]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@emeraldwildlife9716]

Thank you for this wonderful video, so sad but that is nature, best of luck for the coming year to Finn and his mate! Great content Robert!

[@SMN-om9fx]

we started following this journey last year. Admirable🙏🏼❤️🇧🇷

[@cindyjohnson6303]

Such a beautiful story and owls as well. Thank you for sharing. I’m in tears.

[@harrietking8768]

Robert, Thank you. Your videos are breathtakingly beautiful.

[@RobertEFuller]

Glad you like them!

[@harrietking8768]

# Robert E Fuller Oh I do!! I am mesmerised! ❤️👍

[@sherrywebber4013]

Truly an amazing live Barney lived. I'm sad he has gone, but look forward to the clutches the new mate make with Glylfie. 🦉🦉💜⚘💕🌈

[@bradtisch7803]

Beautiful, Robert. You’ve portrayed the story of an owl’s life as richly as an saga or epic. Barney was the hero of his very own Greek myth.

[@moravcik53]

.... what a totally amazing story of this beautiful owl ....

[@summerdevlin1762]

A lovely video. Goodbye, beautiful Barney.

[@lslsfm4543]

It's a shame that Barney suddenly disappeared, he was my favourite

[@Jomi91]

Barney. An owl. If you want to know what a good owl is, can't do much better than Barney. Good luck old son, wherever you are.

[@calibreman]

Thank you for another awesome video Robert. Geoff

[@DramaticBloodyBirds]

Wow, a book could be written on this story to be honest, there's a lot of tense tragedy and beauty in it. Solo definitely would make for a good story villain. One of the surviving chicks could grow up and avenge their fallen sibling, or something.

[@katiemartin487]

1:19- 1:24 I love it when barn owls doing that bobbing thing with their necks, they look so cute, it makes me laugh. Barn owls are my favourite owl. ❤️

[@RobertEFuller]

Hopefully we will have more chicks this year to follow and watch.

[@genieo7797]

Beautiful story about the wonderful Barney, thankyou Robert.

[@dangerman8625]

A true warrior, looking after his family.!

[@johanalitalo8331]

Beutiful story of barney. Like to see similar videos Like these in the future.

[@macdee2766]

Robert, this is one of my favourite stories. Your delivery and storytelling was awesome, keep up the good work

[@RobertEFuller]

Thank you so much. Your comments are appreciated.

[@crowborn666]

I came to this channel sometime soon after Solo. Man what a journey it's been. I think I found you through the video of Solo snatching an owlet.

[@golfr-kg9ss]

Great video and really nice tribute to Barney, he deserves it.

[@mollyfresia6776]

I have recently found your videos and Im absolutely fascinated! Very interesting and sweet stories. Thank you for the hard work and sharing them with us!

[@WaynesAdventure]

Awesome coverge of Barney the Owl, he left with many babies he fathered and it is a beautiful story, well done

[@vandalstookthehandle]

A fabulous film Robert, thanks. Full of interesting footage and facts.

[@kimh557]

Great video of Barney's life!! Just an amazing story of an amazing owl..thank you!🦉👏😊

[@Stefanie19287]

Beautiful video, that's life 🦉🌄🌳 Thank you ♥️

[@andrewwillard5625]

I love that you appreciate all life and how nature naturally is it’s beautiful

[@shadowrose1859]

Sorry for your loss. He was a very beautiful birb

[@MM-qb9is]

Ohhh i have followed for some months now and have eee to such tragedy. Not just with owls but other beautiful creatures.. thank you so much for sharing all the beauty . I love to understand where Gylfie started in Fotherdale. I can't believe almost that owls survive shorter than some spiders (which i love too). I love every extraordinary being which is everyone. I understand a bit more from your reminiscences with amazing camera work that we have this insight! I wish I could relay properly the delight and value of your work. Also how people can connect on the 24 hr comments cams. It's providing good sustenance when the world is so difficult

[@MM-qb9is]

Sorry i couldn't correct my comments and spelling

[@brigidconroy2111]

Oh he was a beautiful fellow, beautiful pair

[@RotGodKing]

I like at 2:58 she's being very careful not to step on any of them. She does some sort of pirouette move to turn around and put her leg down.

[@jamiemcdaniel8155]

Such a great tribute to Barney 🥰

[@Andy-Michaels]

I just found your channel and owls are one of my favourite creatures. Thank you, your channel is really well done from the video quality to the commentary to the editing great job man

[@RobertEFuller]

Thank you very much!

[@Andy-Michaels]

@@RobertEFuller 🤜🤛 🍻 🙂

[@jeremykuronya4391]

Thank you Mr. Fuller.