Buzzard Chicks Grow Tougher Each Day | Discover Wildlife | Robert E Fuller

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 trials turn these young birds of prey into resilient risk-takers, eager to be the first to fly and head out into the wild.
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Buzzard ID
Common buzzards (Buteo buteo) are found on almost every continent. They belong to the hawk family. In the US, the term buzzard is often used to describe vultures, which is not at all what this species is.
Open nest
Buzzards nest in dizzyingly-high tree tops in loosely-built structures made from sticks. This means that when the chicks are old enough to no longer need brooding, they are exposed to wind and rain storms. Also, as they get bigger, and begin to stretch their legs, there is little space in these open-structures and these chicks need to cling on if they are going to avoid falling.
Parent birds
The adult birds are very diligent parents. Once the chicks no longer need brooding, they stay close to the nest, bringing in a varied diet that includes small mammals, birds, and even lizards. The female is responsible for feeding the chicks and will tear up larger meals for the chicks.
Chicks grow up tough
These chicks can handle small prey items on their own from about four weeks. But life in an exposed nest is tough, and if one drops its meal there's no getting it back!
Eager to grow up
This tough upbringing leads to a drive for independence. Just watch how the eldest chick is not afraid to take risks. It is quite a show-off too, jumping to the nearest branch and flapping its wings whilst its siblings look on.
Young vs old
Buzzard chicks hatch at three-day intervals, so there’s nearly a week between the eldest the youngest. By the time the eldest if 50 days old, it has left the nest.
First flight
I locate this juvenile buzzard in a tree nearby. It is incredible to see it exploring the world beyond the nest…… and it’s just beautiful to watch as it takes to the wing!
Next time
I'll be following the story of the remaining chicks as they too take to the skies and show you how these tough early days helped shape these birds into formidable hunters. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a thing!
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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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[@RobertEFuller]

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[@owlinvader2106]

So cute

[@naqashhaider3469]

waiting anxiously for the next part.

[@ditarechtackova2599]

Moc nadherne Pane Roberte,jste andel.Tolik zvirat jste zachranil,buh Vam zehnej a budte nesmrtelny za to co jste dokazal🙏💞💞💞💞💞

[@attsealevel]

These clips are always so fascinating to watch (lots of fun too). Thanks for all the time and effort !!

[@judil3294]

Were you able to do that next video? I've been searching.

[@sumayyamajeed7120]

Thankyou 👍

[@merryantlov7731]

Terima kasih banyak buat semua video2nya

[@GlitzyWitch]

They're beautiful ❤️ ❤️

[@julieprior3126]

You are so skilled at camera siting! We enjoy the benefits of not only the nest but different angles of the nest. The bit where one of the adults flies away into the open country, exactly mid frame is beautiful.

[@RobertEFuller]

That’s one of my favourite clips too I keep watching it, imagine being able to do that

[@julieprior3126]

@@RobertEFuller Yes! Wouldn't that be fabulous! And all we can do is have a go in some daft contraption, or home made 'wings' and tumble into the sea off the end of a pier on the south coast! 🤭

[@gabysameh4949]

From Egypt l salute you good man of nature💚

[@ziliohneland9593]

absolutely breathtaking..... the cam make u feel u sit urself in the nest!!!!!

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks front row seat at a buzzards nest alright glad you enjoyed it

[@cindythomas5895]

Oh so perfect ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@YourWorstNightmare517]

Love from Nepal 🇳🇵

[@RobertEFuller]

Hi 👋 Nepal not a place I have been to yet

[@YourWorstNightmare517]

@@RobertEFuller you should visit it

[@lesleyb26]

Love that awkward teenager phase 😆

[@RobertEFuller]

Vick Saïd you’d been to the gallery today - sorry to have missed you

[@lesleyb26]

I had a wonderful day out with my old dad and we were made so welcome. Please thank everyone for me as it was a truly lovely day for both of us. Hope you got to see the things you wanted on the coast, best wishes 😊

[@enricotoesca3941]

I love your videoes 🤩

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks 😊 for watching next instalment coming soon

[@enricotoesca3941]

@@RobertEFuller 🤩🤩🤩

[@kathykay6602]

Robert you must live in paradise.....how beautiful and serene this place is....thank you for sharing.

[@Fadedecho1]

Idk but my heart overflows with joy seeing these beautiful chicks. Way too cute to be called a buzzard lol. So large. Absolutely gorgeous birds 💞

[@westelaudio943]

They're not "buzzards" as in "vultures". Only in the US they're called that. You know rough-legged hawks? In the UK they're called rough-legged buzzard. And those here are the same, but usually smaller and darker, and without the rough legs. Or you can think of it as a slightly different Swainson hawk. But at least as common as a redtail.

[@Fadedecho1]

@@westelaudio943 hi there! Oh I am not familiar with that at all. I really dont know about a buzzard either so tysm for the clarification. I will look it up. I have seen film of the buzzard. And ya it definitely is a scavenger. Lol. Again tysm. 😊

[@Aerosmith77]

They are so beautiful.

[@raerae1630]

The way the mom coasted in the breeze was beautiful. All is well in their household.

[@lifepolicy]

My buzzard friends ...

[@julierogers1155]

Great views of this brood. Thank you.

[@frankiepost2749]

How strong was the flight of the first chick, when he was finally seen outside the nest. I can't believe the parents have raised "Three Musketeers "

[@RobertEFuller]

Yes pretty impressive flight wasn’t it!!!

[@swawekvandermeer99]

Stunning!

[@RetheepOb]

beautiful

[@mloes1353]

Love every video of your channel 🤗

[@RobertEFuller]

Thank you!

[@ruthied.3219]

Another beautiful video by Robert Fuller!

[@RobertEFuller]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Stinkyyx]

Words can't describe how beautiful but unforgiving nature is/can be.

[@RobertEFuller]

We try to show it as it is, the first buzzard nest I watched was over 30 years ago and there were two well grown chicks but after days of bad weather the oldest chick killed and ate it’s sibling as I watched from a close by hide

[@lifeisbutadreamsodreamon]

Fantastic photography :)

[@RobertEFuller]

😃

[@victoriab5280]

Another wonderful video 😀 I am so happy that you were able to find their nest and showcase them to us, they are quite impressive 🦅

[@RobertEFuller]

Thank you! It’s great to be able to share the footage with you all

[@vaibhavlalit]

❤️❤️❤️ I just love to see this footage of every bird's chicks.

[@liseouellet9705]

Thank you So much I have learn from your video..

[@user-qw1yd2mw9q]

Impressive birds even their chicks! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to watch their secret moments! Wish they grow strong and happy 😊

[@claudianoda2743]

🤬😡😠😑😐😶🤔🤫😤🙄😒🤨🤨🥱

[@lindastraight4268]

Thank you for this amazing video of this Buzzard family

[@stienven9355]

Zo schitterend Lieve Vriend Robert .. ja even .n wat oudere video gekeken.. Likec1.6K.. echt weer heel bijzonder gefilmd en ingesproken.. heb er weer super van genoten ... maak er .n supermooi dagje en verder weekje met lieve groet Stien Ven xxx 🙏🦜🦩🌹🕊🚶‍♀️👍🦌🐿💋

[@RobertEFuller]

😁thanks

[@mariethiers6915]

REF: The "front pic" of this video is to die for.❣ That happens every now and then in your videos. Makes us urge to have those particular "front pics".👍❤🌞

[@sabrinajoseph2395]

Brilliant video thanks Robert 😊

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks we will get the next instalment done as soon as possible 😁

[@Cqpitalss]

Once again, well done!😃

[@ingridruiz-meijer6089]

Thanks for posting this beauty ❤❤❤

[@CendaquentaBooks]

They're absolutely beautiful birds! I hope that maybe we'll be able to watch next year's brood on the livestream.

[@RobertEFuller]

That would be good if it could be done. I have got cables to a nearby buzzed nest so here hoping!

[@AE-se9bl]

I love this video , thank you so much for showing this to us ! Fantastic views too ! Beautiful birds ! Looking forward to part two!

[@RobertEFuller]

Glad you enjoyed!! You’ll be interested to hear that this is part 2, part 1 is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJPRen-nfNerrtE

[@AE-se9bl]

@@RobertEFuller OH no.....I messed up! Lovely video , I will have to watch in the wrong order so to say!

[@Jenjen-qc5eq]

I wish this video was longer.

[@RobertEFuller]

If you’ve enjoyed watching this you might like to watch Part 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqS5mquQYp2sbNU And Part 3 of the story will be coming in the new year, keep your eyes peeled!

[@susanaquezada7671]

Super buen video

[@sandyeubanks4972]

They are beautiful birds

[@RobertEFuller]

They really are. It was amazing to be able to film them so up close!

[@sandyeubanks4972]

@@RobertEFuller I agree that must be so amazing I love watching the different birds you film

[@TheEwnkd]

Oh my gracious, these babies are precious and what an incredible view from their nest. They do look extremely close to the Red Tail Hawks here in the US. Thank you for all the time and energy you put into iyour amazing videos, they have brought my family and I so much joy❤️

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks keep watching for the next instalment

[@kevinparker461]

They are close to the Redtail, exactly the same family!! just as is normal in the US our language gets slightly twisted. The Buzzard is not a Vulture or a Hawk although a similar family to the Hawks their habits are not that similar. The two should never be given the same name, just shows people are getting confused.

[@TheEwnkd]

@@kevinparker461 thanks so much for the info, Kevin. I have to admit it was the “Buzzard” that threw me off, thought to be honest it doesn’t take much😉

[@Master_Petes_Theater]

There is nothing more appealing than watching these youngsters develop and to witness the contrast in their sizes due to their staggered hatch dates. Robert, thank you for your efforts in bringing these superb close-ups for our viewing pleasure! Best wishes! 👏😊💕

[@RobertEFuller]

They really are special birds, it was a tough project, but I loved visiting the chicks as they grew up!

[@Master_Petes_Theater]

@@RobertEFuller Yes, wasn't it a treat visiting them! The quality of your achievements reflect the devotion of your efforts on this project and on all of them! Kudos to you, good sir! Thanks for your reply! 😊

[@ralphy9215]

Brilliant

[@BillyAlabama]

Beautiful video! Thank you!

[@george-1961]

Wow! Great footage of these amazing birds 😊

[@marianapoles]

Ok..that poop shot at the camera made me jump then laugh..lol🤣

[@illuminotmereloaded6896]

buzzard’s luck n. bad luck. Editorial Note: This term refers specifically to carrion-feeding North American vultures that are called buzzards. The expression is often accompanied by the explanation that a buzzard “can’t kill nothing and nothing will die.” (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary) Not these buzzards! Incredible footage! Thanks Robert!

[@RobertEFuller]

Yes we know there are Buzzards and 🤔Buzzards ours are the Common Buzzard Make’s it all complicated when in the US you have Turkey Vulture’s know as Buzzards Our Common Buzzard is very closely related to the Red Tailed Hawk We only refer to Sparrowhawks and Goshawks as Hawks and that’s the case in many parts of the world

[@Spacey7]

That was totally awesome, can't wait for the next one. Thank you for all your hard work you put into doing these beautiful videos Robert 😊

[@RobertEFuller]

It’s great for us here to see these films come together after a lot of work hours and hours setting cameras weeks reviewing footage and then the editing all this footage into a short film. And then to share it all with you all 😃

[@judithjeffrey5976]

Thank you for this beautiful film Robert, wishing you and all your family and our Jean a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year , best wishes from us near Pendle hill 🎄

[@eddieermitano4525]

Nice birds...

[@KellieEverts--conductsNightTra]

These are the most wonderful, pleasant, interesting bird videos I've ever seen. I loved the 2 fox videos Robert created also.

[@tinaorr2723]

Wonderful!

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks 😊

[@davidsneddon2242]

Love this Robert👍 Kind of inevitable the lens would get blasted 😂👍 just amazing to see the development timeline like this. Excellent mate👍

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks can’t wait for us to start putting the next one together

[@claudianoda2743]

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[@claudianoda2743]

Ata ata adsmapaa dsdwajaus agsatand

[@jirasivayathorn8522]

Fantastic footage

[@TragoudistrosMPH]

2:22 Elegant...Nailed it! 😅

[@shielaharilal5923]

They are so beautiful!

[@freespirit6209]

Wonderful photography, with some lovely views of the Wolds as well as these amazing birds. Thank you!

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks 😊 The wolds look very different now we are heading into winter already had snow ❄️

[@itsmelampoi]

Awesome post, great to have a glimpse into the world of these majestic birds , great filmography 👍

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks 😊

[@lauregyssels920]

We have buzzards in Belgium as well and I just love observing them as they circle through the sky. It's nice to see footage like this, it's just as if I'm seeing some 'behind the scenes' of the buzzard's life and I really enjoyed watching it! I love your videos, I'm excited to see more :))

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks the next one might be in the new year we have also love seeing this video come together it was a lot of work getting all the different angles and behaviour

[@luudest]

@@RobertEFuller thank you for your immense effort. The footage is amazing. It‘s the like a time lapse of the streams.

[@ispsend6127]

I have said this before and I will say it again - camera placements in Robert's films are excellent and video quality is superb. 👏 🤩 Whoever have tried to take videos of birds will certainly appreciate the effort it requires.

[@RobertEFuller]

Many thanks! It takes a lot of time and hard work to get these amazing shots.

[@shoes123uk8]

Adorable! 💞

[@richardortyl7550]

Amazing thank you

[@zildjian5o5]

How fantastic to get an insight into the nesting of this spectacular bird!

[@RobertEFuller]

It was fantastic for me too 😃 so please how it all came together in edit

[@lucieni]

I absolutely love Buzzards (I watch them in Kent where I live and also in Wiltshire, Devon and Cornwall when I’m there) and it’s such a rare thing to see a video of them as a family growing up together like this. Thank you so much for posting this very rare footage.

[@RobertEFuller]

Yes they are tricky to film alright a lot of time and patience needed

[@lucieni]

@@RobertEFuller Absolutely and that is evident by the lack of footage available on KZbin of these most majestic birds of prey (when I say majestic I actually mean the laziest bird of prey ever! They love to stand in a field on a miserable day waiting for worms to just appear from the soil. I saw 4 of them all soggy and wet last winter sitting in a field in Barham Kent waiting for the worms to just appear unlike Herring gulls that paddle their feet to charm worms to the surface! Kestrels however never stop Kestrelling x

[@CNCTurboStep]

Incredible video of some absolutely gorgeous young birds. Marvellous to watch. Thank you!

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks glad you liked it 😃

[@juliescott9485]

Beautiful birds and beautiful chicks, just amazing footage. You can see how much work went into it from the timeline . Superb. Truly a joy to watch. Thank you so much! 🥰

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks yes a lot of hours but isn’t it worth it when we edit it all together very excited to share the next one

[@nguyenuchuy8398]

A great short film about these birds !!! I really appreciate your work !!! ❤

[@RobertEFuller]

And thank you too for watching 😃

[@cambentick2064]

Oh he's here he's here

[@bluebird0828]

🦅

[@karenhayes4743]

Beautiful!! Thank you.

[@erstwhile6163]

Stunning photography as always. The colours in this video are superb.

[@susanleezer182]

Love these videos. I love 🦅 🦢. Thank you 😊 Thank you

[@paulgray2682]

Superb work, lovely to witness 👏

[@farbeundfabeln9600]

I deeply enjoyed this video! Thank you 🤗🤗🤗🤗♥️♥️

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks for watching

[@mariethiers6915]

Awesome video and the chicks are stunning! Soo beautiful. ❤ 🦅

[@judyperry861]

Great video can't wait or the next instalment x

[@ngocanhkaulusa]

Magnificent birds taking good care of their babies. Thanks for sharing

[@wowso4]

The chicks are so cute. I just found your channel last night and have been binge watching I love these birds ❤️

[@yvonnemarshall6424]

Great Big thank you wonderful to see chicks in the nests just lovely to see first flight We have Buzzards here in million Cornwall I love them there calling each other Blessings Yvonne

[@RobertEFuller]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@altamiravivencias9868]

Like like like

[@geoffgantony]

Great clip. Sincere appreciations.

[@RobertEFuller]

Glad you enjoyed it 🤗

[@jason.bressner7466]

Awesome! 😁

[@thomaswilleborts6771]

High Robert thanks 2 this video I do know that I did found a tail-feather of the buzzard. It's a bit different than a wing-feather of tesame kind. Thank you for the very good views of the nest and the landscapes. Heartfelt greetings 2 you, T🪶

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks 😊 we have the final part of the video to do yet

[@andyfyl5680]

Fofuras puras.

[@hobievi502]

👍

[@brigittebordelet3944]

🤩💖🍃🐥🐥🐥🍃💖🤩! Both videos ( part 1 & part 2) are great, really great! This immersion in the nest is marvellous! Thank you very much, Robert!🙏🙏

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks 😀 wait until part 3 when they are all on the wing

[@xiomaraperez7544]

❤ternuritas Lindas❤❤❤

[@aleynahobbs1964]

Subscribed and love the channel ❤ Utterly obsessed with watching these and so excited to see more.

[@yamenghnaim]

Wonderful video, it gives us more deep thinking of life. Thank you

[@juliebirb7162]

That was wonderful. Their faces are so cute it's not funny.

[@theowlmancometh]

Beautiful video as always :) Has there been a lot of infighting between the chicks?

[@RobertEFuller]

They definitely get feisty once they’ve left the nest… keep an eye out for part 3 of their story, coming in the new year!

[@ravenking803]

Truly remarkable! Thank you, Robert, for sharing your life with us!

[@fasx56]

Wonderful look into lives of these young Buzzard Chicks and the faithful Parents who fed them each day. Robert, when the young Buzzards are old enough to hunt on their own do they hunt with the Parents in the same general area or are they encouraged to find their own territories to hunt and nest in.?

[@RobertEFuller]

They are pushed out from the adults territory before the following breeding season I think it sometimes depends on the availability of food/ prey as to when this happens more food the later this can happen

[@janetturner7489]

This is super. Thank you for sharing. Do the chicks, once fledged, come back to the nest for feeding for a while?

[@RobertEFuller]

Yes the parents deliver food back at the nest and the chicks come and go

[@omegabeth658]

They can be sassy all they want look at that fuzzy head. Dropping that food suffering sassy fras, not. They saw your camera and know what you are doing Robert. They pooped on your camera to tell you how they really feel.

[@BOREMLASEM]

Piękne nagrania...pozdrawiam

[@tlworlds]

Hey where's the update on these guys fledging? We've been waiting 😎

[@RobertEFuller]

I am just finishing this video off and am hoping to be able to share that with everyone towards the end of January.

[@kat78681]

Future, channel enhancement: "If watching while eating lunch" warning system. ** 3:25 **

[@kss987]

Where's the next video?

[@ramilabbasov8820]

Hello👍

[@lynnleigha580]

You seem to know your stuff when it comes to owl's, would you happen to know why an owlet would ride on the back of a turkey and why turkey lets him? It's a video, here on KZbin, I seen a few days back and I'm curious if this turkey didn't somehow adopt this owlet

[@RobertEFuller]

Wow just looked it up Most likely the female turkey is feeling a bit maternal she may have lost her chicks and the owl is just young and probably fresh out of the nest , When birds lose there chicks they can take other chicks on the strangest I have seen a Herring Gull Raising and feeding Peregrine chicks