Kestrel Dad Raises Chicks Alone After Mum Disappears | Full Story | Mr & Mrs Kes | Robert E Fuller

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Robert E Fuller

Robert E Fuller

Күн бұрын

This is the story of Mr Kes, a kestrel who raised his six chicks alone after their mum disappeared. Male kestrels aren't known to brood chicks or feed them, but this remarkable kestrel father learned to do both.
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Mr & Mrs Kes
The story begins full of hope as Mr & Mrs Kes, an established kestrel pair, start a new season and Mrs Kes lays a clutch of six eggs in Ash Stump, a nest box I designed just for them.
Nest intruders
But incubation proves hazardous as Mrs Kes is interrupted from her brooding to fight off jackdaws, barn owls and even a red kite threatening to invade the nest.
Chicks all healthy
Despite the drama, all six chicks hatch successfully. Mr Kes quickly adapts to his new role, hunting round the clock to provide food for his new family, while Mrs Kes takes to breaking up the food for the chicks.
Mrs Kes disappears
Suddenly, Mrs Kes' behaviour changes dramatically. Increasingly, she leaves the chicks alone in the nest for short periods. Then, when a tawny owl appears at the nest she is visibly shaken and after a second encounter with the owl she flies off, never to return.
Mr Kes finds his chicks alone
Mr Kes returns to the nest to find his chicks without their mother. He drops a vole on the nest floor but has no idea how to feed them. If they don’t eat soon, they’ll die.
Kestrel chick rescue
I decide to intervene. I open the back of the nest and check the chicks. Three are weak, so I bring them into my studio for some intensive care, but return the other three to the nest in the vain hope that Mrs Kes will return.
Mr Kes tries to brood
When I notice Mr Kes trying to brood the chicks later that day, something uncommon for male kestrels, it gives me an idea.
I support Mr Kes
I leave food out for Mr Kes in hopes that he will try to feed them. And then the impossible happens - he tries to break up food for his young. Slowly this male kestrel learns to feed his chicks.
Rescue chicks
Meanwhile, I fed the younger three chicks six times a day and kept them warm indoors until they are ready to reunite with their wild siblings.
Family reunited
Eventually the three rescued chicks are ready to return to the wild. When I place them back in the nest their siblings look so shocked, but Mr Kes barely notices, he is so focused on feeding the brood!
Ringing day
It is finally time to give the kestrel chicks their ID rings and I am so proud. After such a difficult start, they had made it and were now ready to graduate to adulthood.
Time to fly
One by one, all six chicks finally spread their wings and lift off for their first flights and it feels amazing.
Mr Kes defied all the textbooks to raise this clutch on his own and, with a bit of help from me, all six chicks are still flying free!
ABOUT ME
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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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00:00:00 Introducing Mr & Mrs Kes
00:00:31 House Hunting
00:03:31 Courtship
00:04:48 Egg Laying
00:08:25 Brooding the Eggs
00:12:50 Chicks Hatch
00:17:24 Mrs Kes Unsettled
00:21:10 Mrs Kes Disappears
00:22:48 Kestrel Chick Rescue
00:26:48 Mr Kes Broods Chicks
00:28:47 I Feed The Rescued Chicks
00:29:09 Mr Kes Tries To Feed
00:34:29 Mr Kes Defies The Odds
00:36:40 Family Reunion
00:41:25 Checking On The Chicks
00:42:46 Ringing Day
00:51:14 Chicks Fledge
01:00:58 A Unique Story
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@RobertEFuller
@RobertEFuller 8 ай бұрын
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@RainworldAddictt
@RainworldAddictt 7 ай бұрын
Someone took this video and uploaded it to yt shorts! I forgot the channel name, though. Other people noticed it too in the comments of the short. If they didnt ask for permission, please take it down! They gave 0 credit.
@RainworldAddictt
@RainworldAddictt 7 ай бұрын
Okay, i found the video; kzbin.infoUhEgTeR2mB8?feature=share
@RainworldAddictt
@RainworldAddictt 7 ай бұрын
If you didnt give these people permission, please take it down! We love your original work and dont want anyone stealing it without giving credit. ❤
@lakshyapratapsingh9360
@lakshyapratapsingh9360 7 ай бұрын
👍👍👍👍👍🥰🥰🥰
@PK-oy4fe
@PK-oy4fe 7 ай бұрын
This video is stolen and is showing as a short! PUPHUB
@DagothBruh
@DagothBruh 11 ай бұрын
I love when you reunited the chicks, their faces were just in bewilderment like "I thought you died?" And the younger chicks probably was like "A god took us and gave us food and a warm place to sleep, so you could say we were in heaven."
@valendaandherbird2008
@valendaandherbird2008 8 ай бұрын
Exactly
@justaskin8523
@justaskin8523 7 ай бұрын
LOL, that's funny. And probably not far from the truth. Like those martian toys in the claw game, right? "Oooooooh"
@no1nderwhy
@no1nderwhy Ай бұрын
They seemed a little stunned, was an understatement. The oldest one looked as if he was on stilts.
@OuchingTigerLimpingDragon
@OuchingTigerLimpingDragon 3 ай бұрын
I love how, at the final feed, one of the chicks recognized his steps on the ladder and actually came towards the sound rather than hiding. They're still wild, for sure, but they know Robert means them no harm.
@gabriellafox7948
@gabriellafox7948 19 күн бұрын
I noticed that too!
@ilahmache7712
@ilahmache7712 11 ай бұрын
Unfortunately female kestrels will leave their nest if they are too stressed 😢 Mrs Kes couldn't take all the activity from the other predators in the area and it's amazing that the father tried feeding them when they were so young still. Most certainly would not have not made it if Robert hadn't stepped in. This was a fantastic team effort 🥰
@fynnbergstein
@fynnbergstein 5 ай бұрын
typical for a mother ^^
@Weenus-gu1ys
@Weenus-gu1ys 4 ай бұрын
@@fynnbergsteinhow did you take something about birds and decide to generalize moms-?
@fynnbergstein
@fynnbergstein 4 ай бұрын
can you read? or are you a woman? @@Weenus-gu1ys
@nergigante3514
@nergigante3514 4 ай бұрын
​@@Weenus-gu1ysit was a joke
@Weenus-gu1ys
@Weenus-gu1ys 4 ай бұрын
@@nergigante3514 I can never tell on here, so many people are just genuinely like that
@xyz7572
@xyz7572 9 ай бұрын
I’m rewatching this in honour of Mr Kes getting to be on BBC for Father’s Day 😊 Thank you Robert for having made it possible for all of us to see this, and for sharing Mr and Mrs Kes’ story with the world 🤗❤️
@donjeep1937
@donjeep1937 Жыл бұрын
That the male could adapt and take over the roll of his lost mate is enchanting. That there was so much human interaction without imprinting is great. Thank you for this video
@RobertEFuller
@RobertEFuller Жыл бұрын
Thanks It so important not to imprint the young as it makes releasing them much more difficult I have had imprint young owl given to me and I have got them back into the wild but so much more work is needed
@DrunKao
@DrunKao 11 ай бұрын
@@RobertEFuller how the hell did you film all this? You have a team? You did it solo? How long did this take to edit??m
@SaltNBattery
@SaltNBattery 9 ай бұрын
Lucky for those babies, they lucked out with two good dads. Shame they had a poor mother.
@rodneycacatian
@rodneycacatian 8 ай бұрын
... this is how solo parents survived
@justaskin8523
@justaskin8523 7 ай бұрын
@@SaltNBattery She may have appeared to be a poor mother, and for those six chicks, I suppose she was. But birds are amazing creatures. They hide illness very well. She may have developed an internal problem. Leaving the nest with brooding chicks present for more than a day, for example, is not normal behavior. To leave a nest with an active brood present would go against the drive that birds have to raise their young. Unless there's a serious problem, which Mrs. Kes no-doubt knew about. Birds, like cats, dogs, and people, are social creatures. It's possible that she was dying and she knew it, and so removed herself from the family unit. Cats will do this.
@melissabaya7076
@melissabaya7076 Жыл бұрын
When he returned the 3 little ones to the nest, I couldn’t stop laughing at the way the biggest one looked completely flabbergasted, backed up in the corner 🤭😆😍
@joykadegis6401
@joykadegis6401 Жыл бұрын
I thought the same thing but glad they all got along.
@dev2410
@dev2410 11 ай бұрын
I agree. He was like : "what the heck YOU'RE STILL ALIVE!"
@lorriegallardo8053
@lorriegallardo8053 9 ай бұрын
Same here. It looked like he saw a demon. I laughed so hard.
@HGrrrr
@HGrrrr 9 ай бұрын
Reminiscent of Toy Stories “the claaaaw!”
@valendaandherbird2008
@valendaandherbird2008 8 ай бұрын
Me too!
@bensenmufwambi7921
@bensenmufwambi7921 11 ай бұрын
It is heartbreaking that Mrs. Kes disappeared and we will never know why. You are such a good advocate for Mr. Kes and his brood. What a joy to see them flourish with you and Mr. Kes tag teaming their support! Thanks for an fascinating and informative video!
@Spyrodelta
@Spyrodelta 7 ай бұрын
I'm thinking why she disappeared is because of all the stress and the fact that there were so many births nearby and kept on attacking The nest she couldn't take it anymore.
@RickAstley224
@RickAstley224 5 ай бұрын
Mrs Kes disappeared because female kestrels will leave the nest if they get too stressed
@JohnDoe-pd4jo
@JohnDoe-pd4jo 3 ай бұрын
😂 She probably found a more richer kestrel Smh
@rex290
@rex290 3 ай бұрын
This seems the most likely reason. Poor bird! rough time of it@@Spyrodelta
@lhcsmith2
@lhcsmith2 2 ай бұрын
Probably she was killed by a predator. Hawks or eagles.
@RoySATX
@RoySATX 6 ай бұрын
Lets hear it for all the single dads out there doing what it takes. You are all amazing! Anything is possible with a bit of faith in yourself, and the support of a friend or two.
@The_ZeroLine
@The_ZeroLine 3 ай бұрын
That’s why I named my son Kestrel.
@luceatlux7087
@luceatlux7087 6 күн бұрын
And he didn't even know we were watching his beautiful, lonely efforts and giving an invisible-hand here and there... Makes you wonder who may be watching us... What we may regard as windfalls of happenstance MAY BE something else entirely. The Kes fam can't blame us for all their woes, just as we can't blame whomever for all of ours. But we MAY have an invisible helping hand here or there if we try.
@momentosanimaisselvagens
@momentosanimaisselvagens Жыл бұрын
The moment Mr. Kes tore up the food to feed to the chicks, my heart lept, such an uplifting moment. So proud of Mr. Kes, and thankful to you Robert. Only recently discovered your channel, although I think I've seen you on the BBC? Anyway, you're doing some magical work, and long may it continue
@RobertEFuller
@RobertEFuller Жыл бұрын
Many thanks - yes lots of videos on my channel and of course don't forget to check out the 2 live streams as well.
@carbon8ng
@carbon8ng Жыл бұрын
What a love story! These six little kestrel chicks had TWO devoted fathers ( unlikely a pair as they were) who worked hard together to raise them. So beautifully documented. Thank you so much, Robert.
@chilly777
@chilly777 Жыл бұрын
Yes Robert, Thank you for stepping up and helping as usual 🙏❤️
@mohammadpourheydarian5877
@mohammadpourheydarian5877 Жыл бұрын
oh ye I don't now even what to say such a romantic life
@lydiarowe491
@lydiarowe491 Жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful sentiment..brought about the most probable survival of these chicks..a special place created by Robert’s devotion to the wild..❤
@JoseRodriguez-zy6jq
@JoseRodriguez-zy6jq Жыл бұрын
❤️
@jacqui5793
@jacqui5793 9 ай бұрын
That was so lovely to see ,it was AMAZING ❤❤
@nunadelong9671
@nunadelong9671 10 ай бұрын
What an amazing daddy. How extraordinary for a male to work out how to feed his brood. Life prevails.
@lokes6604
@lokes6604 4 ай бұрын
@@user-sc3ts6lf8r For birds? Not that common huh
@kaigrant88
@kaigrant88 10 ай бұрын
Mr. Kes, a single father of 6 babies and doing so well. Picking up the extra tasks. He's awesome. I hope that even though he hasn't been sighted in 2 months, he's still doing okay
@careypierce8131
@careypierce8131 Жыл бұрын
A full hour of Mr. Kes….how lucky are we? I miss you Mr. and Mrs. Kes. You truly touched my ♥️
@RobertEFuller
@RobertEFuller Жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy watching the full story!
@Paular845
@Paular845 Жыл бұрын
@@RobertEFuller I know I really have... it's to bad Mr. Kes has died/disappeared... he was remarkable.
@SkyWire88
@SkyWire88 Жыл бұрын
@@RobertEFuller What might be causing the demise of the adult Kestrals? What gives?
@sandgrownun66
@sandgrownun66 Жыл бұрын
@@SkyWire88 What causes the demise of any species? It depends what you mean in the sense of "demise"?
@krasje28
@krasje28 Жыл бұрын
@@Paular845 You mean Mrs Kes i guess? Because Mr Kes was around.
@baitulatiq8459
@baitulatiq8459 10 ай бұрын
Sir, I am crying watching the 2/3 of the video. You have done a really remarkable job with the chicks. I am so happy they are okay with you and your wife there. Stay healthy and safe, sir.
@RobertEFuller
@RobertEFuller 10 ай бұрын
Thank you - the story had a happy outcome and continues with the youngest chick now having eggs of his own at the moment.
@jenstacey7743
@jenstacey7743 8 ай бұрын
@@RobertEFullerThat is remarkable! Thanks for sharing!
@hedgehog.of.cydonia
@hedgehog.of.cydonia 10 ай бұрын
Mr Kes is so smart and determined for his children, my heart 🖤
@judyperry861
@judyperry861 Жыл бұрын
The wonderful Mr and Mrs Kes you will never be forgotten wherever you both are. Fly high both of you. Thanks Robert for this amazing story and all your help. I am sure little Jeff will never forget you Robert 💖
@RobertEFuller
@RobertEFuller Жыл бұрын
Thanks 😊 Jeff was courting a young female today so let’s hope there legacy continues
@judyperry861
@judyperry861 Жыл бұрын
@@RobertEFuller I am sure his legacy will continue, Good luck little Jeff
@c.a.5808
@c.a.5808 Жыл бұрын
God bless you, Sir, and your hard work...and Thank-you for giving me such joy this morning with this wonderful story ❤️ I had the great honor of working in wildlife rehabilitation for the California Dept of Fish and Game. I worked with the CA Desert 🏜 Tortoises 🐢. I've been blessed and raised, Scarlett Macaws. But nothing compares to the joy of seeing animals returned to the way God intended back to their own territories and independence. I truly and deeply appreciate your support and work with these incredible Kestrels. You have helped provide the best of Mrs. & Mr. Kes genetics, to their future chick's for that I truly am forever 🙏 grateful Sir. Anyone who does this work gets many sleeples nights, and the failures are heartbreaking, but the successes are worth all. God bless Sir. and may your work and endeavors reach those of us who have no longer the ability to help these creatures in need. We share this joy in a way that you can't imagine... and deeply appreciate you taking us along on your journey. With many tears, I'm so very grateful 🙏 Thank God for your work. Sincerely Cindy.
@tavenchristensen3157
@tavenchristensen3157 Жыл бұрын
@@RobertEFuller Awe. Thank the Lord. - And it goes without saying thankyou to you Mr. Fuller. No doubt this is your lot in life!
@elainecobb4175
@elainecobb4175 Жыл бұрын
@@RobertEFuller isn’t that wonderful!! Fingers crossed. ❤️
@CarrieAnn77
@CarrieAnn77 9 ай бұрын
Mr. Kes definitely deserves father of the year! Hopefully he finds an amazing mate deserving of him and we'll get to watch him and her again next year. He's an amazing father! Hoping Mrs Kes is looking down and I'm sure if she is, she is very proud of her mate.
@Tonyal2012
@Tonyal2012 9 ай бұрын
This is one of the very best nature and wildlife videos I have ever seen and I am 66 years young.
@theowlmancometh
@theowlmancometh Жыл бұрын
The hour long journey of Mr Kes and Robert, surrogate fathers to six beautiful little kestrels. Thank you for this saga!
@kingnaldo4058
@kingnaldo4058 Жыл бұрын
This dad is an example for all fathers regardless of the difference in species...🤔
@RobertEFuller
@RobertEFuller Жыл бұрын
Mr Kes was so good 😊
@antonydecosta6262
@antonydecosta6262 11 ай бұрын
Why isn't the mother an example too
@lilRadRidinHood
@lilRadRidinHood 9 ай бұрын
​@@antonydecosta6262Mother may have even sacrificed herself in order to lure the vicious owls and jackdaws away from the nest. I'm thinking that because the intruders stopped attacking the nest - even when the babies were left totally alone. The murdering birds were aware of more Kestrels being born in the area and knew their target was the source so they eliminated the mother bird but luckily ignored Mr. Kes. They never would have expected that he would prolong the chicks lives like he did, and some of us didn't see it coming either 😊 I love a video with pleasant ending
@JohnDoe-pd4jo
@JohnDoe-pd4jo 3 ай бұрын
You made that whole thing up just to deflect smh. Typical
@leopillay3690
@leopillay3690 2 ай бұрын
Thank you Robert, for stepping in and taking care of these beautiful birds ...what a lovely documentary, alot of love , patience, time and dedication has gone into this lovely documentary...thank you , Robert 🙏🇿🇦
@annecohen8927
@annecohen8927 9 ай бұрын
This is one of the most touching and inspiring documentary about the struggles and the survivor of the Kestrel family especially when this man who helped organize and created this documentary is credited for helping the father Kestrel bird to feed and care for his broods. I feel sorry for the loss of their mother, but in the end, they gained a friend who happened to be a wonderful man with a mission and a huge heart. This is one of an amazing documentary that deserves to win an academy award for best documentary.
@NiteFall7
@NiteFall7 Ай бұрын
Love it when family come back to support you😅
@carriebradley7634
@carriebradley7634 Жыл бұрын
I love this man. He is a wonderful human being with a beautiful heart. I thank him for his goodness and compassion.
@thomaswilleborts6771
@thomaswilleborts6771 Жыл бұрын
With seeing the full story of Mr.and Mrs.Kess the circle has been completed. It's up to Jeff and the other full-grown Kestrell to live with the lessons of their great parenthood. Last but not least a big thank you on the helping hands you gave them 2,Robert. And making this fantastic documentary for all the Kestrell-lovers is more than a gift. I love it!❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️
@The-three-eyed-Prophet
@The-three-eyed-Prophet 11 ай бұрын
thank you so much for intervening and helping them out its truly AMZING behaviour that the male learned how to take care of them !!! ...
@RobertEFuller
@RobertEFuller 11 ай бұрын
Yes Wasn’t Mr Kes Amazing
@TalentedDilittante
@TalentedDilittante 11 ай бұрын
You, Sir, are this story's wonderful hero.
@sylphofthewildwoods5518
@sylphofthewildwoods5518 Жыл бұрын
This is such a heartwarming story. I followed this live last year. So amazing that Mr. Kes took care of his chicks! Definitely defying all the text books! Thank you so much, for your love of wildlife and willingness to provide them with places to thrive, even helping them out when they get in a jam. Wouldn't the world be such a better place, if everyone did their own small part. Thank you, Mr. Fuller.
@hbanana7
@hbanana7 Жыл бұрын
RIP Mr. Kes. May his babies thrive! Thank you for uploading the whole story. EDIT: Sorry for the misleading comment. I only know that Mr. Kes is no longer at Fotherdale. I know not where he is.
@MJsonniedee
@MJsonniedee Жыл бұрын
Mr. Kes died? When ?
@Ahmadabdal_
@Ahmadabdal_ Жыл бұрын
wait mr Kes is gone?
@johnhickson
@johnhickson Жыл бұрын
What a story well done
@angelserenade
@angelserenade Жыл бұрын
Not confirmed that mr. Kes might have died, but from recent REF's post, it's been more than 60 days since the last time he spotted Mr. Kes. It is not known if he has found another place to start a family, but as others have said, that kestrels won't abandon an established territory with a good food source. His disappearance can be caused of nest competition, a new mate somewhere out of the compound, or the winter had been harsh for him. We will never know.
@mirrepoix
@mirrepoix Жыл бұрын
@@angelserenade i hope he was just pushed out, and didn't pass away. being pushed out of his territory would be sad but i'd love to think he's found another place to raise more babies. maybe he found wherever Mrs. Kes went. wishful thinking, probably, but we can only hope. regardless, their lovely chicks will carry on in the wild thanks to his hard work and incredible capacity to learn.
@lovenikolatesla846
@lovenikolatesla846 11 ай бұрын
@22.48 Minutes in I got teary-eyed I was told not to mess with nature but there are times when us humans have to lend a helping hand,thank you for being humane 😊
@Max-ye9xg
@Max-ye9xg 5 ай бұрын
In Orange County California every inch of land they have to build something very sad, look at all the open land beautiful
@stanleywinter6946
@stanleywinter6946 5 ай бұрын
I could sit and watch the antics of these birds for ages. This is such a heartwarming video showing that all humans aren't cruel xxx
@ScotChef
@ScotChef Жыл бұрын
There are no words to describe how amazing this was, well done that man ✊
@fredadezwart5398
@fredadezwart5398 11 ай бұрын
Yes,i love him
@judil3294
@judil3294 Жыл бұрын
Reliving this has some great moments in spite of the tears. That look on the chicks faces when your huge hand brings in their siblings, priceless.
@moelarrycurly708
@moelarrycurly708 Жыл бұрын
My favorite part.
@anniegreenwind971
@anniegreenwind971 Жыл бұрын
Their face’s were like, their lives flashed before their eyes! This is the end! 😳😱 So shocked!
@pantherstar
@pantherstar 13 күн бұрын
I hate it when people make animal documentaries, especially on endangered animals, and do nothing to help the young when they’re in need. Your help with these birds was amazing, and it absolutely made my heart melt! What a wonderful video and great job you did!
@barbarablaisdell-kb7vu
@barbarablaisdell-kb7vu 5 ай бұрын
I wish Mrs Kes had returned but its so amazing to see how they worked together so well, and what Mr. Kes was able to learn and do on his own later (with a little help from you). As an artist and one who also loves birds (living creatures), I think how wonderful it must be that you have it all right there in such a beautiful setting. Thanks for the share! ❤
@erstwhile6163
@erstwhile6163 Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful story with all the hallmarks of a great adventure. Robert, you are amazing. So multi-talented I feel so attached to this family of Kestrels, and it’s wonderful to keep learning small details about the breed with each video. Thank you again for your fine work. You are a National treasure Robert.
@RobertEFuller
@RobertEFuller Жыл бұрын
thank you
@elainecobb4175
@elainecobb4175 Жыл бұрын
I totally agree.
@mishaanton5436
@mishaanton5436 Жыл бұрын
Truely.
@useemehere2
@useemehere2 Жыл бұрын
Without Robert all this chick will not survive.
@tavenchristensen3157
@tavenchristensen3157 Жыл бұрын
Here Here!
@martinapelayo3034
@martinapelayo3034 Жыл бұрын
Bless you for your intervention. With so many species becoming exinct, I'm so relieved that you're helping them survive.
@Dan-nt2yb
@Dan-nt2yb 7 ай бұрын
I don’t want to watch anything else on KZbin. I can’t get enough of these Robert. Thanks from Victoria Canada.👍🏾
@cynthiaadkins-zj9ut
@cynthiaadkins-zj9ut 11 ай бұрын
This is an incredible story. This is the 3rd time I've watched it. Thank you for posting it and thank you for helping these little kestrels thrive. You and Mr. Kes made a great pair.
@AE-se9bl
@AE-se9bl Жыл бұрын
What a wonderful treat this one hour video ! Great to see it this way, we followed the story as it happened on the stream. Sad that now both Mr and Mrs Kes are no longer with us. Love to watch their babies thrive, so nice Jeff is here quite often ! Thank you Robert E Fuller for this and all you do for our beloved birds and wildlife! 🥰🤗
@RobertEFuller
@RobertEFuller Жыл бұрын
Thanks 😊 big news Jeff was courting a female today ❤️
@AE-se9bl
@AE-se9bl Жыл бұрын
@@RobertEFuller That is really wonderful news ❤️❤️❤️
@calebwiley9587
@calebwiley9587 Жыл бұрын
This is by far one of the coolest KZbin channels I've ever seen, seeing someone who has basically fostered multiple sets of birds on one property and done such a great job building there nest that they keep coming back.... SO COOOOL
@RobertEFuller
@RobertEFuller Жыл бұрын
Thanks 😊 glad you are enjoying my channel and I’m pleased I’m still COOOOL 😁 🦉🦅
@dawn409
@dawn409 11 ай бұрын
Love your voice and the narrations! Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful avian world!
@RobertEFuller
@RobertEFuller 11 ай бұрын
Oh thanks 😊
@stlouisix3
@stlouisix3 9 ай бұрын
@@RobertEFuller Genuinely interesting in these kestrel's lives and issues, I can tell!!!
@Rinalex2018
@Rinalex2018 7 ай бұрын
Thank you Mr. Robert Fuller for sharing such a wonderful story of Mr. & Mrs. Kestrel with their chicks, i really enjoyed and appreciate how you helped them until they they can fly on their own. Great job!!!
@angelserenade
@angelserenade Жыл бұрын
I fear for the worse of what could have happened to mr. Kes, but I'm really glad that we are able to follow his story and how his last fledgelings are able to survive to adulthood with him being a single parent
@sandgrownun66
@sandgrownun66 Жыл бұрын
It's Mrs. Kes that disappeared.
@breadlandia
@breadlandia Жыл бұрын
​@@sandgrownun66 Mr kes has also disappeared unfortunately.
@sandgrownun66
@sandgrownun66 Жыл бұрын
@@breadlandia Where did it say this, in the video, or in a comment from Robert?
@octogorb9853
@octogorb9853 Жыл бұрын
​@@sandgrownun66community post.
@smidgen
@smidgen Жыл бұрын
@@sandgrownun66 it's on a post in his community tab. kestrel life spans whilst in the wild aren't usually the longest, it's possible he may have just died naturally
@Meles_mls
@Meles_mls Жыл бұрын
Oh, Mr. and Mrs. Kes.. We'll all miss you dearly. Here's to hoping that Jeff and the rest of your babies will live full lives in your stead ❤
@RobertEFuller
@RobertEFuller Жыл бұрын
Jeff has been courting a female yesterday on the release of this video 😃
@Meles_mls
@Meles_mls Жыл бұрын
@@RobertEFuller Oh, that's wonderful news!! I hope they stick around so we can watch them!😄
@jungensook
@jungensook 11 ай бұрын
I so love how you keep track of the birds and fill in when needed for the survival of them all!!! I'm learning alot!!! Your paintings are SO beautiful! !!! Thanks for all you do!!!!
@RobertEFuller
@RobertEFuller 11 ай бұрын
Thanks glad you enjoyed the film and appreciate what I do it would have been very easy to bring all the kestrel chicks inside and hand rear them but they become imprinted on people very easily and that makes releasing them very difficult
@indirasingha3568
@indirasingha3568 9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Mr. Robert for sharing the beautiful story of Mr & Mrs Kesh and their chicks.Mother nature and a human touch makes the world wonderful to live in.
@RobertEFuller
@RobertEFuller 9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@coht12
@coht12 Жыл бұрын
I love how their expression of surprise gets me every time, the round black eye, and the opened beak. They're affectionate to one another, and this taught me so much about what values we humans are lacking.
@eileenp9226
@eileenp9226 Жыл бұрын
What a joy and heartwarming story. Mr. Kres stepped up and did a marvelous job caring for the 6. Your loving, caring, and nuturing ensured their survival. Well done!!
@piedadunda1647
@piedadunda1647 Жыл бұрын
he was calling the wife he has the hart broken, and has to learn how to fed the children, so sad.
@decayedtooth2564
@decayedtooth2564 6 ай бұрын
You are dare I say the David Attenborough of youtube. I love how each nest of birds have their own story and I love the way you tell it, it’s really beautiful how personal we can get to these gorgeous animals thanks to you. Much love from Kuwait.
@RobertEFuller
@RobertEFuller 6 ай бұрын
Thanks so pleased you are enjoying my films 😃
@erikamitchell8502
@erikamitchell8502 9 ай бұрын
This was as good if not better than anything produced on television. Thank you it was beautiful
@markuhart8850
@markuhart8850 Жыл бұрын
What a great story, told really well. And your photography and documentation was fabulous. I had Kestrels when I was 14, six one year when a nesting site, a dead tree, was pulled down to clear the ranch land for development. This was in 1964 in the San Joaquin Valley, CA. I was fortunate to be there before the equipment arrived and removed them from the nest. I had no place to put them so I had no choice but to raise them. They all survived, fledged and were released. During the first year they would occasionally return but they learned how to feed on local mice, lizards and grasshoppers. One time a female returned with a grasshopper as if she wanted to show me she could hunt. Now I would need a falconry license to have just one, and then only be an apprentice falconer. Keep telling stories like this.
@mataschmata
@mataschmata Жыл бұрын
40:58 This was so amazing to see, it's not even just a little bit he's absolutely ensuring they all get fed top to bottom. What an incredible pair.
@faunshea1619
@faunshea1619 6 ай бұрын
Beautiful video . Thanks for filming this for all to enjoy. Thanks for helping these beautiful birds 💗
@onthegrind5977
@onthegrind5977 10 ай бұрын
We are so lucky for an hour of MR & Mrs Kes…. I know how much goes into the editing and everything…. Ty so much Robert! Much ❤from New Mexico USA 🇺🇸
@donna.gthompson5337
@donna.gthompson5337 10 ай бұрын
Llkkkk
@steveo89
@steveo89 Жыл бұрын
Aw I'm watching southwest Florida eagle live cam and the momma eagle got into a fight with another eagle and then disappeared and hasnt been back in a month but the dad bald eagle has been taking care of the 2 eaglets bringing fish everyday. It's so amazing to watch.
@Spyderredtoo
@Spyderredtoo Жыл бұрын
Mr. Fuller, you are truly a good man and sharing your knowledge and experience is education and I suspect encourages others to support birds everywhere.
@revo2maxx
@revo2maxx 8 ай бұрын
So beautiful. Thank you for your help with these beautiful birds. I am so sorry for the what seems as a Loss of Ms. Kes, I hope the Fledged ones and Mr. Kes are doing well.
@missthang4982
@missthang4982 10 ай бұрын
This is my second go round, at watching this upload. I can't get enough. Honestly? I really enjoy the longer videos. When I take breaks throughout my day? It relaxes me. Calms me. Your voice is an even keel. You don't yell at all, or get animated. There's no annoying background noise and the scenery in between is just beautiful and lush. I've taken many screenshots of the landscape from various videos you've uploaded and use them as screensavers on various devices. My favourite part of this particular upload? Is the hilarious look of surprise on the the three chick's faces when you first re-introduce the struggling three back in the nest. 🤣... Showed my husband and he too got a kick out of the look on their faces. They're all... "Who the heck are these three clowns Rob!?"... lol.. Great upload! Ty ty ❤🙏 🇨🇦✌️
@RobertEFuller
@RobertEFuller 10 ай бұрын
Hi 👋 glad you are enjoying what we do here and we are going to do some longer films in the future
@zozoc5795
@zozoc5795 Жыл бұрын
I love this little corner of KZbin - it’s so wonderful 😊. I never used to give birds a second thought but now I really enjoy listening to and watching them
@RobertEFuller
@RobertEFuller Жыл бұрын
That’s so great to here you appreciate Birds more after watching my videos it makes me very happy 😃 to see comments like this
@zozoc5795
@zozoc5795 Жыл бұрын
@@RobertEFuller Thank you because it does make a difference and now I can recognise some calls when I go for morning walks.
@Gal26
@Gal26 Жыл бұрын
If only half of the world's population were to watch this heartwarming story, our world would surely become a better place.
@abak123
@abak123 Жыл бұрын
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@elainecobb4175
@elainecobb4175 Жыл бұрын
Oh I think it would take more than this beautiful story of a male Bird’s devotion to his Chicks to save our world today. 😢
@Diane-zi6mf
@Diane-zi6mf Жыл бұрын
​@Elaine Cobb mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
@Diane-zi6mf
@Diane-zi6mf Жыл бұрын
@Diane-zi6mf
@Diane-zi6mf Жыл бұрын
@kellydavidson3379
@kellydavidson3379 9 ай бұрын
That was an amazing story. I am in California and I have been following the peregrine family at UC Berkeley (Cal Falcons) this year and KZbin offered me this video as a result. I visited Yorkshire in 2008 and fell in love (and purchased an imported Dales Pony stallion around the same time bringing a piece of the Yorkshire Dales to California ). Thanks so much for posting this and sharing Mr. Kes' parenting journey. It was remarkable footage!
@pinprapareith3468
@pinprapareith3468 10 ай бұрын
Much love for Mr. Kes. Thank you for helping them along. ❤❤
@sh1nyarm0r
@sh1nyarm0r Жыл бұрын
Wow. Thank you. I was apprehensive each time when the chicks were left alone. Good to see they all survived growing in the nest.
@RobertEFuller
@RobertEFuller Жыл бұрын
I was apprehensive too but it was important to try to keep the chicks as wild as possible Hand reared ones by humans are more difficult to release
@stlouisix3
@stlouisix3 9 ай бұрын
@@RobertEFuller It's fascinating watching this; thanks, mate!!!
@tbascoebuzz4782
@tbascoebuzz4782 Жыл бұрын
I can only imagine the massive gratification you’ve experienced throughout your successful endeavors. You bring so much joy. More than I can express, many thanks.
@shilohndrah
@shilohndrah 7 ай бұрын
I love the Kestrel family's story, and never tire of watching it, it is so beautiful. Thank you Robert for lending a huge helping hand to help the kestrel chicks make it through when their Mrs. Kes went off the deep end. She just wasn't herself any more. I wonder what happened to her.
@titicatfollies6615
@titicatfollies6615 7 ай бұрын
BRAVO to the whole family! And Bravo to Robert, too! What a delight! Where does Mr. Kes spend the nights?
@RobertEFuller
@RobertEFuller 7 ай бұрын
Thanks Mr Kes sleeps in a barn in bad weather on the other side of the valley
@saraglickman5889
@saraglickman5889 Жыл бұрын
I'm heartbroken Mr. Kes is gone 💔😭 he was remarkable and beat all the odds by learning how to care for his chicks! I hope his sons learned a thing or 2 from him and will help chicks in the future if need be!
@RobertEFuller
@RobertEFuller Жыл бұрын
Yes its difficult to think Mr and Mrs Kes have gone But a little ray of hope Jeff the younger chick was courting a female today 👍
@saraglickman5889
@saraglickman5889 Жыл бұрын
@@RobertEFuller that's good news!! I look forward to following along Jeff's journey!
@michellereed5638
@michellereed5638 21 күн бұрын
I love how Robert has fixed the nest for the Kestrels so that the owls do not take over the nest. He seems to know natural ways to to help each species. This is the second video and I am subscribed now. I watched the video on Bomber and Luna with the six adopted owlels and loved it. NOW I am watching this one. I am excited to watch it unfold. I am just fascinated at how Robert goes about doing these things, assisting nature, helping nature, while not causing his subjects to become dependent upon him. Many people who make animals and wild birds their pets could benefit from watching his videos!
@BindarRouge
@BindarRouge 15 күн бұрын
What an awesome story! Just wonderful! Thank you for sharing and taking such good care of them! Such beautiful property!
@lacroix9407
@lacroix9407 Жыл бұрын
Congrats on helping Dad with his children! There is a special place in Heaven for poets like you.
@TheStickCollector
@TheStickCollector Жыл бұрын
Literally the reason I cam to this channel. Finally. Hope they're happy now
@homiehomerson2705
@homiehomerson2705 5 ай бұрын
Absolutely beautiful! thank you so so much! You have to love Kestrels. These birds pound for pound must be the most prolific hunter/killers. And the bravery and ferocity when standing up to an owl twice thier size is amazing. And to add to thier list of qualities the dad can adapt, against his very nature to step up and do mom's job as well as his. AMAZING and BEAUTIFUL! Do they even know how awesome they are? I wonder.
@DisrespectTheNeck
@DisrespectTheNeck 23 күн бұрын
You have one of the most inspiring and interesting channels I've found. Thank you so much for all you do! The world needs more of you. ❤
@elainecobb4175
@elainecobb4175 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Robert Fuller for sharing your love of Wildlife with us. This was a remarkable story and a wonderful glimpse into Kestrels lives. I’ve always loved Kestrels. Thank you for helping the baby birds and Mr Kes out by feeding them. You are a remarkable and caring man. Pretty smart too. I’m happy you are keeping your eye on Jeff. Thank you. ❤
@minari8076
@minari8076 Жыл бұрын
thanks for all you do Robert. RIP mr and mrs kes.
@mmps18
@mmps18 21 күн бұрын
Here from the Dodo channel! This is such a beautiful film. I've loved kestrels ever since I saw the 1970s movie 'Kes'. Thank you Mr. Fuller.
@sstarklite2181
@sstarklite2181 23 күн бұрын
That was amazing! Thank you so much for helping them all live!
@masoudmaani
@masoudmaani Жыл бұрын
Such a heartwarming story You really are an incredible human being Mr. Fuller Much love and respect ❤
@RobertEFuller
@RobertEFuller Жыл бұрын
Thanks glad you enjoyed the kestrels film 👍 it was a pleasure being a small part of there lives
@sedricsmith1503
@sedricsmith1503 Жыл бұрын
I think it's wonderful how you love these birds, we need more like you.
@edhunt7789
@edhunt7789 11 ай бұрын
That took a lot of work to put that together. Your content is superb.
@RobertEFuller
@RobertEFuller 11 ай бұрын
Thanks 😊 it’s was a big project but well worth it 😉 A real pleasure being a small part of those young kestrels lives and then being able to share it with so many people 😃
@FreePalestineFalasteen
@FreePalestineFalasteen 5 күн бұрын
What a fantastic story and journey Masha Allah, All My respect Brother Robert
@TheHawkeye1432
@TheHawkeye1432 Жыл бұрын
I have watched your video's over several years. The voice you have--a informative type- very friendy but in intelliget and welcoming combined with the knowledge of what you see set you out in front of many other videos. The video's themsleves are award winning for what you can show and the amount of work involved is unsurpassed. Thank you Michael
@RobertEFuller
@RobertEFuller Жыл бұрын
Oh thanks for your kind message I love what I do and it’s a pleasure to share it with so many people 😃
@shilohndrah
@shilohndrah Жыл бұрын
Love the story of Mr. & Mrs. Kes! Can't tell you how many times I've watched and felt sooo uplifted and encouraged ❤❤❤
@RobertEFuller
@RobertEFuller Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@teddymaningas1126
@teddymaningas1126 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kindness❤❤
@sofiakatelyn
@sofiakatelyn 6 ай бұрын
So amazing! Thank you for showing this side of nature, many dads being great dads! ❤
@flamingomtn
@flamingomtn Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. We had an incident just like this in the States with a pair of bald eagles. Mum disappeared and dad raised the chicks by himself....so far. He has had so many obstacles with intruders at the nest, but he's doing well. SWFL Eagle Cam
@lindadarlison3789
@lindadarlison3789 Жыл бұрын
What dedication, thank you Robert. A wonderful insight to the countryside and some of the caring people who live there.
@RobertEFuller
@RobertEFuller Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the film 😃
@dikilin
@dikilin 10 ай бұрын
So excited to watch your video from day one the parent searching for their suitable nest to lay eggs till the end....Bravo👏...job well done for the conservations of this breed...May God Bless You...Amen🙏🍃
@pennyheuscher4854
@pennyheuscher4854 14 күн бұрын
If only human parents were as caring as these kestrel. Thanks for sharing and your efforts. Observed after the chicks were taken back to the nests. Dad has learned to feed them and brood.
@tThisNThat
@tThisNThat Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful story of resilience, and a helping hand. Kestrels are beautiful birds. And boy what stunning countryside. How lucky are you to live where you do!
@Judithestears
@Judithestears Жыл бұрын
This was fantastic. I wondered if the Mother got hurt on one of the intrusions. Seems odd to leave her nest…thankful for your endeavors all.
@RobertEFuller
@RobertEFuller Жыл бұрын
There was definitely something wrong with Mrs Kes they don’t just up and leave she might have been injured or had a disease Unfortunately we will never know for sure
@shayariEshq
@shayariEshq 9 ай бұрын
@@RobertEFuller God bless her beautiful departed soul. It is comforting to know God says in the Bible not a sparrow falls without God's knowledge. All animals are important to God 🌤🕊💫
@debragrigonis1857
@debragrigonis1857 2 ай бұрын
Mr. Fuller thank you for all of your efforts. I truly enjoyed you coverage of the owls. I'll keep watching, thank you again.
@lt.ripley1590
@lt.ripley1590 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful story thank you for sharing Robert. He's an amazing dad, pity more humans weren't like him. This is a fantastic story. It gives me hope to be fair as the way the world is with waste and pollution and what people think is important sometimes fills me with despair.
@RobertEFuller
@RobertEFuller Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the kestrels film it was quite a story and a it was a pleasure to document it and share it with so many people around the world
@bealynn2258
@bealynn2258 Жыл бұрын
THIS STORY is one that will be REMEMBERED for a long long time!! #MrKesForever 😊👍👍💯💕
@mariawestman9026
@mariawestman9026 2 ай бұрын
Absolute REMARKABLE story ! 😍 Thank you very much for making the hard work (all of it in many years) so all the birds can nesting together and thrive ! We need all of them. To see Mr K doing the female work , for him to understand what to do is absolute amazing !!! I never expected to see this in reality, so happy he made it ❤ with a little help from a friend…. Named Robert. 🌟🙏🌟
@ceciliafernandez6867
@ceciliafernandez6867 7 күн бұрын
Thank you for your support!
@TheOrignalTRockz
@TheOrignalTRockz Жыл бұрын
Thank you for putting up this wonderful full story of our beloved Mr. and Mrs. Kestrel. Absolute love how you always keep an eye on them and all families, ensuring a helping hand is never far away and always there in time, as long as it is in your hands. It’s almost like a scripted movie. Mom for unknown reasons disappeared, and Dad has no idea how to handle it all at first, but then slowly grows into his new role and finally masters the art of parenting, proofing everyone wrong who ever doubted male Kestrels and leaving the world amazed and in awe. Absolutely love to watch it. Thank you.
@marinaps5302
@marinaps5302 Жыл бұрын
I spent days and days watching them grow up on live stream, who would have thought that Jeff would carry on the legacy of his parents...strong little bird, thank you for the video and for everything you do
@RobertEFuller
@RobertEFuller Жыл бұрын
Jeff in charge 🤔 yes that’s a real surprise to me too 😃
@marinaps5302
@marinaps5302 Жыл бұрын
@@RobertEFuller a very nice surprise God bless him he really is a fighter, he just needs to catch that girlfriend😅😅🤞
@kaigrant88
@kaigrant88 10 ай бұрын
I know! I'm so excited for Jeff! Maybe he'll know how to feed like his father learned how to
@marinaps5302
@marinaps5302 10 ай бұрын
@@kaigrant88 We'll see if Jenny will let him feed them, he is learning little by little, I'm sure he will try that too
@blint3951
@blint3951 Ай бұрын
I loved watching it❤ What a good father you are Mr. Kes, i adored birds more because of you
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