Tawny Owls So Caring With Long Awaited Chicks | Luna & Bomber | Wild Lives | Robert E Fuller

Date filmed: April - May 2023
Tawny owls Bomber and Luna have just welcomed their first chick & there's still more to come!
It's a huge moment for the pair. For the past 2 years, their eggs failed to hatch.
Watch them care for their own 2 owlets & welcome a foster chick.
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Luna's first chick
It’s April 6, and this tiny owlet has just hatched. Its mother, Luna, arrives and carefully tucks it under her feathers.
First feed
The chick uses so much energy breaking out of the egg, it now needs food. Only an hour after hatching it has its first ever feed!
Tawny owl parent roles
Luna and Bomber work hard to care for their chick. Female Luna broods the owlet to keep it warm, barely leaving the nest. Male Bomber’s provides food for the family from dusk until dawn. But this isn’t his only role, when he’s not hunting, he spends his days watching the nest in the nearby trees for intruders.
Will eggs 2, 3 & 4 ever hatch?
I keep a close eye out for signs of the next eggs hatching. But when the second and third eggs are overdue, it becomes clear they won’t hatch. Luna’s only hope for another chick of her own lies with the fourth egg, which thankfully arrives on 11th April.
Bomber finally meets the chicks
It’s now nearly a week since the first chick hatched, and two days since the second, but Bomber still hasn’t had a chance to meet his owlets. He’s a dedicated father but caring for the chicks is Luna’s role and she’s so protective.
One night, Bomber lures Luna out of the nest and takes his chance to see his owlets alone. Bomber hoots to greet them. Luna could be back at any moment, so he wastes no time, gently preening the chicks. He listens carefully for Luna’s return; he doesn’t want to be caught in the act!
Rocket & Nova are developing fast
We decide to name them Rocket & Nova. Oldest chick, Rocket, is now 10 days it's starting to stand and showing off pin feathers developing along its wing. By 2 weeks old, Rocket’s eyes are open and it bobs its head, taking in the nest for the first time. By 16 days old , it does it's first wing flap.
New rescued chick Solar joins the family
A 2-3 week old rescued tawny owl chick is brought to Fotherdale for Robert to put in with Luna's chicks and brought up as a wild owl alongside the others. It was found in Elvington, York UK.
Bird ID rings for all the chicks
Registered ringer Jean Thorpe, gives all the chicks ID rings so that they can be tracked througout their lives.
Luna, Bomber & the chicks accept Solar
Owls only have simple counting abilities, so Luna seems to have no idea she’s gained a chick, she’s accepted Solar immediately and Rocket and Nova are happy to have a new sibling!
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CHAPTERS
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00:00 Introduction
00:29 Luna’s 1st chick
01:30 1st owl feed
03:15 Food cache
04:12 Owl parent roles
05:35 Will more eggs hatch?
06:26 2nd chick hatches
08:21 Bomber meets chicks
10:48 Rocket develops fast
16:08 Solar the rescue chick
18:16 Rocket & Nova get ID rings
20:56 Solar, Rocket & Nova meet
22:30 What will Luna think?
23:23 Next Time…
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[@RobertEFuller]

I hope you've enjoyed the video! To find out more see below:   More Luna & Bomber films: kzbin.info/aero/PLx09JDaWUEFPQ1TFNBr_6PbrcPk5GWcWv&si=-R1mN4UyA5728CWj Watch them 24/7 on my livestream: LINK TO LIVE evergreen PLAYLIST Ash wood/ Fotherdale Sign up to my newsletter for weekly updates mailchi.mp/robertefuller/newslettersignup Support my work with wildlife: www.robertefuller.com/support_and_donate/  Visit my website: www.robertefuller.com Follow me on: facebook.com/RobertEFullerArt/ | twitter.com/RobertEFuller | instagram.com/robertefuller/ | Robertefuller (@robertefuller) | TikTok

[@iloveowls90]

@RobertEFuller i love owls but you calling the babies chicks IS NOT THE CORRECT term for baby owls! they are called OWLETS!

[@sheenamoffat6703]

Just found your channel Owls fascinate me I hear them nearby often but so elusive so this is wonderful

[@vegas_party_animal7737]

Bomber tricking Luna to go out so he can see his babies was so cute

[@Warriorwolf]

Shows his wisdom

[@mariawestman9026]

I believe you, he was tricking Luna😊 He truly is a lovely father ❤ and a great partner to Luna! I wonder what has gone wrong before when non of the eggs hatched ? Was all eggs “empty inside” ? Something to do with what Bomber and Luna were eating before maybe it’s “better clean food” for them at winter season ??? Sorry for expressing me so poorly.. but I’m totally hooked on this channel and the owls and kestrel’s my favorites ! ❤ The birds matters , not my spelling.

[@xyz7572]

@@mariawestman9026yes, the eggs that have failed previous years have been empty inside. Robert took out the failed eggs when he put in the rescued owl chicks, and when he put the failed eggs in front of a flashlight you could see that the light was shining through, meaning there was just egg yolk and egg white inside but no chick. If there’s a developing embryo inside an egg, you can see reddish shadows of blood vessels connected to the inside of the shell. Depending on the age of the embryo/fetus, you see more and more blood vessels, and you can even start to see the shadow of a little flickering dot (the beating heart). As the chick grows it takes up more and more space, so less and less light shines through if you put it in front of a flashlight. Since Luna’s and Bomber’s previous eggs were completely empty, we thought the issue might be with the fertilisation, and might be because of Bombers age (he’s more than ten years old), so we were all very surprised and happy for Luna and Bomber last year when they managed to hatch two of their own eggs 😊

[@mariawestman9026]

@@xyz7572 GREATEST EXPLANATION EVER!! Thank you 🙏 very much! So happy to understand some sort of recovery seems to be going on in nature !!❤️!! The birds are so beautiful and precious! This channel is amazing and we are so grateful for Mr Fullers dedication to building up” perfect nest for all these birds and to live stream it for people all around the world 🌍 Namaste 🙏

[@aprilsanfilip431]

I know! I thought the same thing! Omg i love them ❤❤❤❤

[@CatharinaShields]

Luna and Bomber always touch my heart. They're such loving parents! I mean, they raised SIX chicks that weren't even theirs! They help save the Tawney Owl population with their sweet caring souls. Solar is FEISTY! LOL

[@dbz9393]

its that maternal instinct in her

[@InversedDragoon]

oh wow, Bomber's first visit with the chicks is probably the sweetest thing I have ever seen, what a great papa! 🥰

[@xyz7572]

Bomber is an amazing dad 🥰❤

[@callilove8378]

Soo sweet 🥹💛💛💛

[@kenhughes4715]

Luna, mother of the year! Thank you.

[@ShadowsandCityLights]

And Bomber father of year too!!!

[@tobiashomann1077]

Thank you so very much for letting us take part in these animals' lives. For eighteen years in my parents' home we've always had a couple of owls in a nest up high in the tallest tree in the garden, and my mother always explained to me how these owls lived, brooded and cared for their offspring, and let me hear their calls - carefully and with a warmth that you seem to share. I feel at home watching your videos - again, thank you for that kindness, from Germany.

[@RobertEFuller]

Oh thanks for watching and sharing your story 🦉🦉

[@michaelpichu5567]

​@@RobertEFuller I'll tell you friend you will always be Respected if You helped those poor family

[@princessalyana3114]

Just watching this video, and seeing bomber go and groom his kids just brought tears to my eyes. You can see how he really wanted to see his kids.

[@kodi5384]

The first video I ever watched from this channel was the one with Luna taking care of 6 adopted owlets. Now it's a core part of my monthly video consumption. I've got to know, love and grieve so many lovely birds. All the tears shed, both happy and sad, all thanks to Luna. I, for one, bow for the Great Mother of the Yorkshire Wolds, Luna. Aspect of Compassion. Protector of the Lost.

[@linda-louiseanthony9802]

The 6 orphaned owlets was the first video I saw as well. I will follow your lead, and also bow before the first lady of the Yorkshire Woods. ❤ from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

[@galeparker1067]

👃👃👃✌️🥰🥰🇨🇦

[@missdenisebee]

Yes! That was mine, too. They were such great parents to those chicks; totally accepting, even when they stepped out for a minute & came back to find new babies every other day😂

[@just_kos99]

Beautifully put! Between her and Bomber, they've done so much to help the tawny owl population thrive with Robert's gentle guidance.

[@jacquelinewilson2279]

Luna the Foster Queen mum for Owls and at last a new mum. And on international women's day. Fab

[@valerielambert7922]

At one minute and twelve seconds she looks straight at the camera as if to say, ' Yes, I've really done it this time. Thank you for your encouragement, Robert!'

[@inkyfreak]

Bomber has always been such a sweet dad, even with the foster chicks. He pulled a similar stunt to meet them last year. ❤❤❤

[@Bad--Wolf]

So many incredible moments in this video, what a treat. Bomber stopping to listen to his chick's call for the first time 2:07 ! Thank you again Robert for your work catching these amazing scenes, what a privilege it is to see them.

[@rc-daily]

You know she has to be so proud to finally have 2 of her own....

[@LadyTarasque]

she's had a bunch before :) pre-stream (easy to miss since some of them are before the pair got named)

[@rc-daily]

@@LadyTarasque oh ok. I guess since I've started following along she's not had any of her own

[@kathleendolan8876]

Luna and Bomber are great parents. Hoping some of the new clutch of four are fertile this year.🤞

[@Darkstar-se6wc]

They do seem to have fertility problems, don’t they?

[@kathleendolan8876]

Robert stated it might due to Bomber being an older male,but they hatched two last year.

[@sophiaherschel567]

This sheer perfection and beauty. Absolutely wonderful.

[@afrophoenix3111]

It's quite heartwarming to see Luna be quite a champion foster mother. We've seen her brood and raise quite a number of chicks over time, some hers and some not. Even in spite of the tragedies and difficulties endured along the way, Luna and her chicks have shown to be quite successful. And of course, major props to Bomber for his dedicated support.

[@BlackFlagHeathen]

Robert seriously deserves his own show on Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, BBC Earth, SOMETHING.

[@Rr-ri4oi]

😍🫂 The world seems such a dark & scary place at times with what humans do to each other, and then I open up to find this adorable & loving owl family and my heart melts, my eyes smile (along with a tear or two 🥲) for the sheer joy & sweetness of Luna & Bomber 🦉caring for their chicks & once again taking on a foster chick to raise. And the humans, Robert & Jean, reminding us there are wonderful caring humans too🫂, and we should elevate them to front of mind & not get dragged down by the awful humans 😡

[@RobertEFuller]

Oh thanks glad bomber and Luna it uplifted your day It’s great to share what we do with so many kind people

[@VincentVanGirth]

The world probably seemed like a dark and scary place for the rats being impaled and ripped to pieces for the owls to eat

[@Cripsandbloodsaresellouts]

@@VincentVanGirth yes the animal word is dark to 😢

[@toldavf1523]

Luna loves being a mum, she'd our fluffy mama owl. She's super protective, bomber has to wait to get a look in with the children. Bless the Hootin' papa he does such a good job finding food.

[@xyz7572]

Luna and Bomber are amazing parents 🥰❤

[@anon19086posts]

Whenever Luna smiles at her brood, my heart smiles. She’s a proud loving mother

[@judyperry861]

Love Luna & Bomber. Bomber was so tender with his owlets. Love these guys ❤‍🩹🦉

[@CatharinaShields]

Luna, Bomber, Rocket, Nova, and Solar! Love their names!

[@dawnadriana1764]

This is so beautiful, and their devotion to their chicks is incredible to watch. Thank you for an emotional and heart-warming experience. I LOVE your channel. XOXO

[@RobertEFuller]

Oh thanks ☺️🦉🦉 glad you enjoyed this one

[@dawnadriana1764]

@@RobertEFullerI love them all. And your narration is SO beautifully done. Much love from Oregon, USA

[@Tymoo-lf4mk]

Robert, you got the PERFECT voice for a documentary narrator!

[@AC-ni4gt]

Those sounds are extremely happy ones❤

[@CeliaBordeaux]

I’ve never seen anything like this. They’re both so gentle and sweet. And the babies are so loved and cared for. Thank you ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊

[@susanasalinas4273]

Luna n Bomber are caring n attentive. Loving parents are all the same, whether 2 legged, furry, or feathery. Love is love no matter who is writing the story. Hi Robert n thanks for sharing. Take care one n all.

[@ab.5650]

Mother's instinct is so awesome to watch. God bless this little family 🩷

[@alexr4151]

I discovered the channel a year ago as Luna was laying her first egg. I well remember the thrill of watching Rocket hatch. This film let me relive those happy moments as I wait and hope that Luna and Bomber have a similar outcome this year. Thank you, Robert!

[@normanjefferychester882]

How wonderful Robert, thank you for sharing

[@samsavojbolagi5513]

3:30 amazing some 320 degree head turn, not the only Owl's shenanigan!

[@NYheartinAZ]

3:48 That was such a smooth handoff while still keeping the eggs warm. That’s a wonderful momma, Luna. So happy she’s had her own babies with Bomber. He truly is a fantastic partner with great instincts. ❤

[@mirandamartin4001]

For Luna, If a baby is in her nest, it’s hers no questions asked.

[@jonnitrea]

Mr Robert Fuller, your series brings magic to any day or night I watch it. You absolutely deserve to be on a major tv channel, such high quality and amazing content/production. I even feel relief from anxiety when I watch your shows 😍🥰

[@main5869]

The fade-out to the moon on Luna’s face was very clever. Nice editing!

[@AE-se9bl]

Lovely video, thanks for sharing this story again here ! 🥰🤗❤❤❤❤❤

[@MaryKey-dj2ze]

So glad I happened on your video program. Will be tuning in a lot!

[@user-fe3rw7sd5k]

Thank you for sharing the video with us! You have done a great job with owls!

[@user-ec5ee4hx2o]

Das Beschützen mit den Flügeln ist zum Niederknien,machen Mama und Papa richtig Klasse,und phantastische Aufnahmen.

[@emmabentley7945]

9:20 I'm not crying you are😢 ❤

[@shoes123uk8]

❤ Hello Jean!

[@just_kos99]

I'm so happy Luna and Bomber finally have their own chicks, but it's awesome they're fostering yet another baby as they did in previous seasons! Lots of owl love to go around to little Solar, too!

[@doucedanse]

Merci ! J'adore 🤗

[@GlitzyWitch]

Luna and bomber are amazing parents, i love how boomer tricked luna so he could take a sneaky peak and preen them. They are so amazing that they take in orphan chicks. Beautiful ❤ They are beautiful chicks, i hope they live on to have a happy owl life ❤❤❤

[@marymclaughlin5034]

You do such lovely work.

[@CHACO0321]

She is precious mother❤

[@anxiouscucumber9]

Darlings 🥺❤️ so so beautiful, what amazing little parents they are ❤❤❤

[@teribaker6547]

So happy for them!

[@turpasauna]

I keep returning to these videos. Birds are amazing. ❤

[@sherahtaylor5418]

Such a wonderful and amazing story. There's such beauty in nature. They're such awesome parents. And you giving the owlets last year when she lost her clutch shows what a beautiful human being that you truly are❣️❣️ Thank you for sharing your wonderful owl family with us all ❤️❤️

[@LKBRICKS1993]

Excellent video really enjoyed watching the tawny owls.

[@johna6767]

Luna and Bomber should get an award.

[@Fionasichanie]

Thanks for posting on these perfect owls❤🎉

[@cicelybega5419]

So happy they had some chicks of their own this year. I love watching Luna and Bomber be such sweet parents ❤

[@dianehenry6540]

Please keep making these videos, Mr Fuller! I love learning what different birds are, their predators, their food preferences, etc! I LOVED it when Solar wasn't thought to be an EXTRA, but just fed like the others!

[@annemarieelizabethrosevolo4366]

Congrats to BOTH Luna and Bomber!

[@susieast450]

Oh my gooooodness 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹

[@twal3]

What a precious family. Thank you for your work.

[@user-ec5ee4hx2o]

Wem dieser Anblick kein Lächeln ins Gesicht zaubert hat von Tierlieben keine Ahnung,so wunderschön.Viel Glück kleine Familie.

[@witsend6671]

SO impressed with Luna & Bomber ...they're such wonderful parents!! Fabulous filming Robert ❤

[@m.hartyfool]

Oh wonderful! Loved this!

[@susanschmid2271]

So, nice.

[@keariewashburn4680]

I loved seeing these beautiful Owls and Family ❤❤

[@TJ-Judge]

So adorable ❤🥰🦉

[@user-fz7jm9bc1x]

Thanks for your thoughtfulness adding the definition of cache :)

[@gayleandrus7050]

You are a wonderful man to care for and rescue these beautiful birds! And to allow us to watch as they establish a home, family and relationship! It's an honor to watch, and we respect you so much....thank you!!!

[@Aphrodite77798]

"Owls have simple counting abilities...." What a nice way of putting it! :-)

[@karbon7784]

Beautiful, thank you for sharing!

[@Walrussnor]

I never expected to be so invested in an owl family, but I just had to subscribe. I love this so much.

[@RobertEFuller]

Welcome aboard! Thanks for subscribing.

[@srkianbr4153]

🥰🥰🥰 soooo cute!!!!

[@GoodDay-yw7qe]

Unbelievably adorable and aweome ❤❤❤ The little chick is so so cute like a fluff fur ball 😍

[@EvonZundel]

Watched this last year, day by day. Thank you, REF, for making this beautiful experience possible ❤️

[@alexannedebellefeuille4583]

"Wrigglepuff" has got to be one of the cutest nicknames for an owlet that I've ever heard.

[@MsLoma1212]

Luna has so much inner wisdom and kindness❤

[@michaelmendillo7513]

Poor Bomber wanted to see his chicks so badly !!! 😢😁✝️💕

[@thndr171]

This is so beautiful. Robert I can listen to your voice and how you explain all day long. Thank you for this.❤

[@birgitgurba5728]

Eulen haben so was magisches und dann die kleinen Federbälle,geht das Herz auf.

[@zorkabiljecki7408]

Sir, you deserve every respect for your work!

[@rosemaryjane9455]

The baby owls are gorgeous and Luna and Bomber such good parents. ❤ Thank you so much for sharing this

[@selketskiss56]

You have the best channel on you tube IMO. I love how you tell the story.

[@catherinemount2352]

This is such a precious brood, such wonderful parents.

[@iamnotfooled]

Love this sweet faithful pair.

[@kerrykestrowl6785]

Bomber😢❤

[@user-jj2rl6pd7w]

J'adore cette princesse et sa petite famille. La nature environnante est magnifique. Quel bonheur de les voir .💘

[@thepaperpuppeter]

What the heck a new owt chick this is great 😊

[@paularuotsalainen979]

Thank you Robert for this lovely video. You are a very talented person with a golden heart 😍 Kind greetings from the snowy and frosty Finland.

[@iamnotfooled]

Thank you for your lovely video which is so informative and enjoyable. I learnt much about owls. Your channel popped up as I was scrolling through KZbin.

[@julieprior3126]

Beautiful video. These 2 are amazingly diligent parents! Also love the gorgeous landscape shots you provide. Thankyou 👍

[@BA-ip1be]

❤❤❤

[@karlitasway]

So cute. Congrats to Luna and Bomber!

[@soniaribeirokloth1914]

Hi, Robert! Amazing video!! 🙌🤩👏 It was so pleasant to see this sweet couple and their nestlings again!!😍 Thank you for these special moments!!! 🙏👍😃

[@penelopesparlormaid]

Beautiful family!

[@katies97bl]

Such a beautiful thing you do thank you

[@MsLeenite]

Thank you, Mr Fuller. I enjoyed this video so much! It was delightful to see Luna and Bomber's devotion to each other, and to their chicks. The addition of a foster sibling was a surprise, and I was glad to see that Solo was accepted by its new family. Looking forward to more about the Tawny family!

[@susanleezer182]

Thank you Robert ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@ivakatrina9930]

Hermoso

[@ep8865]

Parents of the year 🦉❤️

[@richardjohnson5529]

What Wonderful parents Luna and Bomer are.

[@vaibhavdeokar9024]

Best documentary ❤

[@crystalgaskins8270]

Loved it, thanks Robert!