Kestrel Rehab Success: All 6 Chicks Make it to Ringing Day | Mr & Mrs Kes | Robert E Fuller

[@RobertEFuller]

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[@noongourfain]

I saved a Kestrel from getting run over in a rain storm in Brooklyn NY...took it to a rehabber and it was released in NJ.

[@DinoTamer-22]

Man, being a single father of six can’t be easy. Way to go Mr Kes! Seeing the little ones grow so strong I feel so proud of them!

[@RobertEFuller]

He did an incredible job! I did give him a helping hand, but he still didn't have it easy... amazing that he stuck with it!

[@rustymugg9658]

​@Robert E Fuller I just love your energy. ❤❤❤

[@nobaddog1]

@@RobertEFuller You did a good job too...step dad!

[@digitalimager4946]

I was so glad to see you featured on the BBC's One Show but still can't accept why you are not more appreciated. You are doing excellent work. Thank you.

[@RobertEFuller]

Glad you enjoyed The One Show film last night! Thanks for your support

[@Sattva468]

I cried when Mr Kes figured out how to tidbit for his babies! What an amazing story. Thank you for all you do, and for letting us share in their journey. All the best from the US!

[@RobertEFuller]

What an incredible moment! We watched it live in the office and there were whoops and cheers from all the team!

[@Ahmadabdal_]

Man I love Mr Kes. He never gave up on his babies

[@mortalclown3812]

He has been an amazing Daddy, that's for sure. 😂✨🦉🌿 Nature takes some hard turns and then will sometimes pop back with surprises. I'm quite moved by the care Robt brings to even the smallest creatures, too.

[@galacticbutterfly5590]

ringing day with kestrel chicks is never dull. They remind us just how spicey their breed is before they fledge..... also mr kez needs to be put in a hall of fame for raising a kestrel army alone

[@RobertEFuller]

He was amazing once he got the hang of it

[@doncyan0322]

Two fathers raised Kestrell's baby. I was very impressed🌸

[@insertgenericnamename9057]

LOVE the thumbnail! little guy looks so confused and goofy 🤣

[@careypierce8131]

Mr. Kes is an amazing creature. I pray we see him again.

[@mortalclown3812]

🍃💯💕🌍🦉🌿

[@jimflagg4009]

Such a happy story thanks to the best Dad ever Mr. Kes.

[@RobertEFuller]

He needs a card for Father's Day!

[@krakenpots5693]

@@RobertEFuller do you have one of him on your store?

[@Sandra-rx6xb]

This fantastic story is really exciting....Mr. Kes deserves the title of "dad of the year"!!!

[@angemac1519]

I’ve been watching the Kestral’s journey with mixed emotions. It was amazing to watch Mr Kes stepping up to the female role. He tried really hard but it’s a good job you were there to nurture the little ones & to supplement the feeding of all of them. I’m so invested in their plight now - I can’t go to bed until I’ve watched all their progress. Thanks again. ❤️

[@suzannehall5143]

That's amazing. I'm so glad Mr. Kes could learn how to feed his chicks. With your help, they're all thriving. I hope they all make it to adulthood and have their own families. They're beautiful birds.

[@RobertEFuller]

Watch them take to the wing in the next film 😁

[@alexriese3146]

Danke für die Arbeit und die tollen Filme. Greatings from germanie

[@benjaminmosman4767]

Been waiting for this one. Very glad the little flock has done so well. Go daddy Kes!

[@RobertEFuller]

Yes 🙌 6 healthy chicks, they fledge in the next video

[@lastone783]

You are an amazing man, Robert Fuller. God bless you for all you do❣️

[@sharonbale3329]

Gosh I hope Mrs kes is ok

[@MC-dl1me]

I miss her also

[@TheTwistedTraceur]

cant wait for the full story from nesting to fully fletched , amazing work you do

[@majoroldladyakamom6948]

... fledged. ⚘

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks 😊 the fledging film will come next

[@AE-se9bl]

Lovely to see these little miracle birds here ! I really enjoyed this video as I do with all your videos! Sad for the little one to loose mum but very lucky for them they have two caring fathers : Mr Kes and Mr Fuller - both equally important to their survival !Thanks for all you do for wildlife and for sharing it with us all @Robert E Fuller

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks so much glad you enjoyed this film it was quite a story this year It’s always my pleasure to share my wildlife stories and adventures with such an amazing community 😊

[@romankozlovskiy7899]

So much work goes into your content I don’t think people understand

[@SapphireStar23]

These chicks and their father are truly wonders of British wildlife.

[@widow237]

Absolutely gorgeous! Great work Dad and Foster Dad! ♥️

[@debbiebleege6333]

What a great dad Mr Kes is!You are great too Robert They are adorable!

[@RobertEFuller]

Team effort me and Mr Kes it was great to be a small part of there lives

[@tbascoebuzz4782]

What a beautiful ending to what could’ve been a tragedy. With bated breath and teary eyed sobs, I look forward to updates and watch their progress. Thank you Sir, for your committed endeavors. Blessings…

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks glad you enjoyed this one they fledge in the next video

[@mortalclown3812]

Yikes then you probably don't need to follow the elephant orphanage channel I watch lol

[@tbascoebuzz4782]

@@mortalclown3812 ..probably not …

[@judycook4314]

I think that this journey is one of the best you’ve shown!

[@AAAP-w4b]

Ditto 🤍

[@shazaridarius6963]

I remember this! It was when I happened to stumble upon this amazing live feed! What a fantastic story. Mr. Kes is so awesome ❤️ 💜 💚 💖 🤟.. And so is Mr. Robert! 💜❤️💚💖

[@solinasora4250]

Mr Kes is one big catch for future mrs! Hunting and feeding 😘

[@Hossak]

It was an amazing story and a world first to see a single male parent Kestrel adapt and figure it out when he lost his partner which was very sad. Watching these little guys fledge and steadily leave the nest was fantastic. Thank you for all that you have done to ensure the survival of these lovely birds :)

[@RobertEFuller]

Thank you - it certainly was amazing to watch the male work out what he needed to do for his chicks.

[@lindavelasco6867]

Mr Fuller, you are really a very nice., sweet and kind hearted. Your sincerity shows when all your rescues have grown well n fly out of their nest. It is also nice that you intervene if necessary but give them back to the wild. Thanks so much for all you do. The world is a better place with people who are like you. 👏👏👏👏👏🥰🥰🥰🥰All my very best Mr. Robert E. Fuller. I’ll look forward to all your other videos 👍👍👍 God bless n keep safe always.

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks 😊 so much, it’s great to share my wildlife stories with you all

[@martuciabeauty1713]

The single dad did a great job...doing all the work...Beautiful 🥰😍❤💕💞🙏

[@leehanley71]

Robert absolutely fantastic, this made my day. So good to see all 6 doing so well. All down to you and Mr Kes. Amazing job Mate 📸

[@serapmehmet3346]

This was so Heartwarming Robert 💕 💗 💖, Happy tears of joy for the Chicks , Papa has done so well, Definitely not easy , Thankyou so much for sharing, Blessings to you Robert Fuller, take care 🤗😊💗

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks so glad you enjoyed the film Watch out for the next one Fledging time

[@rami_ungar_writer]

I can't get over how much they look like Sam the Eagle before they grow their flight feathers in! And their expressions when he's feeding them is too much. "Eek! A giant hand out the back of the nest! Every bird for themselves --oh, is that meat? Don't mind if I do. Now back to screaming. Aaaah!"

[@tylerforehand2983]

🤣 I know right? Fortunately this was a good sign, there much older now and more aware of the concept of stranger danger- their fight or flight instincts are now more finely tuned. They'd rather put a fuss and assume it's dangerous than risk injury. But if it just happens to not be a threat than they got a meal out of it.Before, they were too young and too weak to care where the food came from, just as long as they got to eat was all that mattered. And the fact that these little guys could've easily died makes they're antics more endearing, IMAO.

[@johndutchman]

Go Humans ! so wonderful what we can do.

[@2old2pogo]

Mr Kes did well considering it was his first time

[@thomaswilleborts6771]

This is great work you've did,Robert!

[@eastcoastartist]

So lovely that you know each one individually

[@KJ_Summer_JustTupelo]

One father, whose heart is of the highest echelons; overflowing with humility, honour & fathomless kindness; kicked away the barriers of his role, devotedly driven to his family's lives. Another father; a kindred heart, whose humility saw a vital need & who leapt to bring his humble kindnesses & intricately stunning thoughtfulness - to exquisite coalescence alongside Mr. Kes for to assist him in his earnest mission. Two Fathers ~ Two harmonious hearts ~ One thriving, magnificent family. Humbly I offer my incalculable thanks. 💞🤝🙌👐🥲❤❤🙏🙏

[@goodthingshee]

They’re so cute and the dad is so strong 🥺

[@mammybee]

I have had the best 24 hours, having found you! Your videos! They are amazing, just like you. I loved watching osprey cams for many years but was broken hearted on many occasions with freak accidents and mother nature. But you help mother nature and that Is totally the best. I will watch all your videos and stream and share as often as I can. What a huge heart and inspiration you truly are Robert. Love and hugs from Bonnie Scotland x

[@RobertEFuller]

Have you seen the live streams - there will be lots of action as breeding season starts - from courtship to egg laying and then new chicks. There is so much to watch and enjoy.

[@mammybee]

@Robert E Fuller I certainly have I have it streaming in my Google home constantly even had it on the gym equipment, with tunes in my buds 😆. They r so good 😊 Thank you for your amazing efforts to create such things for all us

[@SabrinaPhynn]

Gotta love our feisty little Kestrel broods! Thank you for helping them get to the point of fledging. Mr Kes, wherever he is now, is probably enjoying the peace and quiet for a change. ❤

[@kharlopena7512]

A SINGLE DAD WHO WORKS TWO JOBS WHO LOVES HIS KIDS AND NEVER STOPS WITH GENTLE WINGS AND THE HEART KF A FIGHTER

[@Objective-Observer]

Such a wondeful story! Thanks for all your hard work.

[@c.f.7408]

Lots of kestrels where I live great to see these successful babies!

[@hazm.sfaf.]

Your channel is amazing my friend, thank you for everything you do

[@tripleransom]

Mr. Kes is really amazing. His story just shows how intelligent these birds are. Some lady kestrel is going to get a real catch next season !

[@Straight0uttaCrofton]

do you think those three chicks will remember you and return to visit each year? that would be SO COOL!

[@RobertEFuller]

We have one of them still visiting we think it was the last one to fledge the full story is coming out very soon

[@judyperry861]

Wow the wonderful Mr KES. Loved seeing all 6 baby kestrels again especially little Jeff 🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅

[@billyboy4729]

Your a good man Mr Fuller! Thanks for you brilliant videos.

[@shannonspage9360]

It’s an awesome thing that a male kestrel took an interest in learning these activities of chick care. Very unique and interesting footage. Congratulations to Mr. Kes and his brood of chicks! Also congratulations to Mr Fuller to helping out while also assuring these chicks remained as wild as possible so they will still be able to learn the necessary skills from Mr. Kes after leaving the nest. The chicks long term survival depends on the valuable skills acquired from the parents after fledging.

[@dianeshears4858]

Dad of the Year 2022! 🥇

[@mariethiers6915]

❣This story is so amazing, touching, heartwarming! I have watched the videos several times. I really admire REF for all the care he put into this!🙏 I love Kestrels in general, but Mr Kes at first sight became the love of my life. He moved into my heart and will stay there.❣ I am so happy all the Keslets made it! I do hope all of them are still just fine, having a good and safe life.❣🌞🦅❣

[@helenswan705]

I love how he just goes *grab* and he has the little beast for ringing. Fantastic

[@marinaknife4595]

Papa Kestrel is so beautiful love the diamond flecks on his feathers & the fact that he wanted to figure out how to protect/feed his chicks. Wonder what happened to his partner ... sad.

[@marinaknife4595]

@@HTFWSFWWE Aaw sad but Mr Kes is a joy!

[@baddnurse5443]

Mr Kes best dad 🏆 with help from uncle REF of course. Was wonderful to see him figure out how to feed those little ones. Mrs Kes was a fierce defender of nest , eggs and chicks . She had many a tense moment with other birds. She was likely injured or sick sadly , had run ins with a Red Kite and Tawny the days before. She would never just abandon them 😢 Nature perseveres and they all made it despite the difficult start ❤

[@baddnurse5443]

@@HTFWSFWWE I saw the last footage of her struggling to get in nest yet unable to , it may differ from what is shown in videos. Having watched for 2+ years I know this to be true 💔

[@baddnurse5443]

@@HTFWSFWWE More likely injured, as she had run ins with the red kite and tawny, she wasn’t acting herself for 2 days , clumsy and disoriented

[@eagles_s]

@@HTFWSFWWE Heres how this works, theyre wild birds. Its not uncommon for them to die during or shortly after brooding cause it takes alot of energy and they: A) Are constantly hunting which uses up a ton of energy B) Are aggressive when breeding and raising young which leads to “confrontations”. Theres other factors too. Weve seen 2 female kestrels die on the nest out of 2 female kestrels. So ya not unusual. Btw, how many kestrel nests have tou watched where you can make a judgement about what is normal or unusual? I saw one in israel where 2 females were fighting to kill cause one female entered the others nest. They fought for about 15 minutes till someone went and broke them up. But my biggest issue is the whole “abandonment” thing. Abandonment is a willful, intentional act. By a human. Animals dont have the ability to make rational intentional decisions like that. Their behavior is influnced by instinct and their environment. They dont make ethical or logical decisions. My “interpertation” of her behavior is that some other bird was getting too close to her nest and she was guarding it and probaly ended up fighting it. Whatever the case its irrelevant because, as I stated, these are wild birds and their inner workings are not fully understood by humans. Theyre creatures of instinct. Every raptor nest ive followed has had at least one family member die. This is the reality of wildlife. If it helps you sleep at night maybe you shouldnt watch these streams

[@mjoao4635]

A great history with superb Mr Kes and your help , that end well 👋👋

[@4july99]

My goodness, young kestrels are mouthy! None of your playing dead malarkey for them 😅 Mr Kes is such a star ⭐️ Great to see your spot on the One Show. Hope it brings in more support

[@RobertEFuller]

Thank you very much.

[@winteronice]

I wonder how Jeff is doing. This was such a good watch on your stream, and the community so good. Love these vids.

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks 😊 glad you enjoyed the film fledging next

[@toldavf1523]

Mr Kes recently went missing, we hope he will return soon.

[@RobertEFuller]

Yes me too I miss him a lot

[@Jenjen-qc5eq]

I always wonder what those little chicks are thinking when a huge human hand picks them up or offers them food.

[@staceypiper3319]

Simply beautiful

[@carolann95]

Although the loss of Ms. Kes is felt, our hearts are filled with joy and hope in Mr. Kes' unbelievable character to provide and feed prey to his six chicks nonstop. There is NO doubt that many or all would've have perished, especially adorable #6, if you'd not intervened. To keep them as wild as you did, to watch them prosper with hand feedings and full pantry, to see Mr. Kes feed his babies, it's one of the most emotional, memorable films of education, advocacy and true compassion. It reminds me of the Luna/Bomber foster chicks' story. Jean and you have a true vision as one just see's your joy and pride at the ringing. It's exceptional edited film with deep emotional connects. You ARE Amazing Wildlife Documentarian! Warmest Regards!

[@lesleyb26]

Little Jeff made it, fly high and free ❤️

[@kerrykestrowl6785]

Mr Kes was amazing kestrel I will miss him 😢

[@RobertEFuller]

I know sad he isn’t around at the moment

[@StarlahMutiny]

Why is watching birds being weighed so enthralling? 🤣🤣🤣

[@bubulala5]

Lovely journery.. thanks for sharing

[@valcrylics6371]

I'm obsessed with your commentary and videos, I wish you were super human with filming and putting out more videos hahah

[@RobertEFuller]

Glad you are enjoying my channel there is plenty more to come in 2023

[@chichitex1252]

This is an endearing story!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@peterhughes8699]

Keep up the great work Robert :)

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks

[@theresa1823]

Thank you for the video, looking forward to the next one wonderful work you do Robert.

[@RobertEFuller]

The final instalment in this story is coming soon! Can't wait to share more wildlife stories with you all!

[@theresa1823]

@@RobertEFuller Thank You

[@selenehidalgo7701]

Este canal es una maravilla. Que lindo ser eres. Y que buena elección de vida. Disfrutando aventuras y belleza, mientras haces un aporte tan valioso! Bendiciones!

[@renzoe.v9484]

So excited for next episode!!! Love it

[@RobertEFuller]

👍 Yes glad you enjoyed it Kestrels fledging in the next film

[@renzoe.v9484]

@@RobertEFuller I'll be waiting for that! Your work is amazing, I'm speechless!

[@musizlover2008]

It's freaky to learn that these birds transition from newborn to young adult in just a month. And I thought butterflies were fast growers.

[@RobertEFuller]

Yes they grow really fast

[@helsturm5867]

I read it as "Kestrel Kebab Success" and thought Rob was losing it. Really neat to see that even a single male can function as a parent and keep feeding the chicks.

[@bessiemann7468]

This is wonderful Thank you for sharing this

[@Blockhaj]

Sigma dad right there.

[@johnhickson]

I remember this 👏👏👏

[@CeliaG9999]

You just gave Mother Nature a little helping hand 💜

[@kranthi_Nadem_7]

Thank you so much for the video

[@Joe-mz6dc]

Thanks dad!

[@avacat8852]

so beautiful !! 🐣🦅

[@mariamunoz-nebbia8137]

I absolutely love ❤ all your videos! ❤😊

[@lanasherrill3977]

You're videos are so so good. I'm so thankful these videos came across my KZbin feed. You're an amazing human being and you are doing such a great job with these birds. Keep up the amazing work!

[@michaelpichu5567]

Even with 6 chicks Mr Kes Is The Only One how to "share" for chicks even the youngest is not in lack of food this is great!

[@rindapelton5876]

I Love this success story!!!! Thank you 🤗

[@RobertEFuller]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@nonehandle688]

Thank you for posting these videos. It's so educational and entertaining.

[@susanleezer182]

Thank you Robert ! You did a fine job with the little one😊😊😊

[@marsfeathers]

I loved all the muffled screeching coming from the bag throughout the ringing process lmao

[@gerhardrohne2261]

we propose mr. Kes for an OBE (order of bird empire)

[@george-1961]

One of the most heart warming videos that you have posted

[@anniemac3075]

Fabulous Robert, well done.

[@sparkyfromel]

mate , you just give me some hope , be well !

[@carld9451]

Brilliant work Rob winter watch should be at your door the exsperance you have on are local wildlife from owels to weasels is fantastic thanks for sharing I look forward to watching your videos the brilliant

[@LifeinaFrenchManor]

From gangly balls of fluff to one of the most stunning birds on the planet. Wonderful video, thank you for sharing their journey.

[@krakenpots5693]

HEYYYYYYY!!!! wonderfull!!!

[@kirnpu]

Utterly enthralling! Thank you for your amazing work and the ability to share it with so many.

[@christiankrueger8048]

Thank you!

[@cccalifornia7206]

Love your channel, Robert!!💖💖👍😉

[@Shawns_snapshots]

Love a success story 😊

[@MerriHome]

Wow what a beautiful job you’ve done filming all this. I’ve been watching similar channels but yours is absolutely stunning and so serene. Can’t wait to watch the last episode and see them fly off

[@RobertEFuller]

Last episode coming tomorrow hopefully 🤞 and then the full story will come out soon

[@ethelion5000]

Love these stories, glad this one went this well. Looking forward to their fledging video and more nests!