Tawny Owl Chick Hatches - Full Process in Stunning Detail! | Luna & Bomber | Robert E Fuller

It was amazing to watch tawny owl Luna & Bomber's first owl chick hatching!
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The egg hatching process
When a tawny owl egg is about to hatch, the chick inside the egg begins to move and break the shell using an egg tooth, a small, pointed protuberance on the top of its beak. The chick will then use its legs to push against the shell until it creates a small hole. This process is called pipping.
Once the chick has pipped, it will continue to move and work on breaking the shell until it can fully emerge. The process of hatching can take several hours, and the chick may rest intermittently throughout.
What a tawny owl chick looks like when its first born
When the chick has finally hatched, it will be covered in down feathers and its eyes will be closed. It will rely on its parents for warmth and protection, for the first 24 hours it can survive entirely on the yolk sack that is inside it. But soon, the mother will feed it regurgitated food.
The moment of hatching is a crucial and exciting moment in the life cycle of a tawny owl, and it marks the beginning of its journey into the world.
Luna & Bomber
It was particularly amazing because Luna had just left the nest so we were able to see the exact moment the owlet hatched which I have never seen before. And of course after she has had 2 failed clutches for the past two years it was particularly exciting.
Usually, tawny owl chicks hatch out under the cover of the female's feathers - but Luna needed to take a quick daily toilet break and wing stretch, so she left the nest for just under 10 minutes.
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CHAPTERS
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00:00 Luna sits on eggs on 6 April
00:03 Luna exits the nest
00:07 Clear view of a cracked egg
01:34 First view of wing
03:18 First foot appears
03:41 The egg shell is stuck on its head!
03:47 The chick finally emerges
04:06 Mum Tawny owl Luna sees the chick for the first time
04:10 Rushes to incubate the newborn chick and the eggs
04:28 Luna looks content
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[@luudest]

The joy and enthusiasm when Luna sees and rushes towards it, exactly like last year year with the foster chicks.

[@RobertEFuller]

I know she is so happy isn't she

[@zaph2580]

"My baby last time was so big and fluffy, but now is so smoll 😳" (Luna probably)

[@bruker4230]

She is a good mother 😊

[@soniaribeirokloth1914]

Hi, Robert! Incredible view!! Thank you for this special moment!!! 🦉🙌👏😍🙏😃

[@mjamil1957]

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[@pharoahcaraboo9610]

oh sweet luna finally had a successful hatch of her own!!! so happy for her.

[@RobertEFuller]

I know she deserved it after her last 2 clutches failed

[@daniellepiergreen5642]

Just so wonderful! We were hoping and praying for Bomber and Luna to have success. Oh what joy to see this! God bless you Robert for sharing these precious moments with all of us!

[@RobertEFuller]

It is amazing especially after the last 2 years of failed clutches

[@missthang4982]

Yes indeed!.... Thank you. ❤

[@YourFavoriteSwiftie]

Oh I am so, so happy for Luna and Bomber! What a relief after the past 2 years....Luna has been such an amazing Mum to the fosters, that I'm overjoyed that her sweet baby arrived safely. Congratulations little one! Welcome to the world! 🦉

[@dannydarkense5500]

Congratulations Luna and Bomber! Seeing Luna return to find her half hatched baby and the joy and love radiating from her as she rushed over to welcome it into the world was a truly unique and beautiful experience. After what felt like an eternity of waiting and worrying for this clutch of eggs, wondering if they would be viable, the collective relief from the community of owl-watchers all around the world was tangible! As always, many, many thanks to Robert Fuller for allowing us all such a unique insight into the lives of these beautiful birds. Truly amazing channel! Checking in on the livestreams is one of the best bits of my day. Thank you!

[@toldavf1523]

Luna has been sat in teapot mode ever since, I choose to take this as a sign of hey joy. It's wonderful that she has an owlet of her own after the last few failed attempts and I cant wait to watch this youngster grow and explore the wold around her.

[@RainAngel111]

I know! We're trying to watch for a second baby but Luna won't get off the eggs long enough for anyone to see. It was honestly really lucky that we got to watch this one hatch in the first place

[@walnzell9328]

Teapot mode! 😆

[@user-lq4ct6dr5m]

@@walnzell9328Alright, I'll use teapot mode over brooding from now on

[@dagmarkunzel5406]

A little owl fights her way into life and I have tears of emotion in my eyes. Welcome little owl. May your life be long, healthy and happy! Congratulations to parents Luna and Bomber! How nice that you have children of your own this year. Thanks for the wonderful video and Happy Easter to everybirdy here.

[@dagmarkunzel5406]

Life and death so close together. The mice also have babies now and those of the two dead mice are now doing badly. I'm happy about the owlets, but I don't forget the families of the dead mice either.

[@ingabening1779]

@@dagmarkunzel5406 Thanks for mentioning, dear Dagmar, I couldn't but stare at them too wondering about the ways life and death is connected to each other in cruelness and miracle.

[@villebooks]

@@dagmarkunzel5406 Exactly Dagmar, same thoughts here. Life is precious, I saved two wood mice babies and brought them through winter, still see them visiting our garden knowing they are potentially prey for bussards here and cats. That's nature, and every animal deserves some respect. Happy Easter holidays to you o/

[@Bad--Wolf]

What a privilege to be able to see this happening, thank you so much Robert for bringing these amazing images to us.

[@bluesbest1]

Yay for Luna! It's interesting how different newborns look from their adult counterparts, seemingly no matter the species.

[@AnnaMarianne]

It's the body proportions. The head is too big and the limbs are either too long or too short.

[@Freakmaster480]

Guinea pigs look pretty close to the full grown thing. Proportions are a little but off but they have all their fur, eyes are open, and they're even able to eat solid food basically as soon as they're born.

[@SibylleLeon]

I love how it's working its way out, chirping steadily xD And then the chirping is muffled when all the fluffiness of Luna descends to warm the new baby. So adorable ❤

[@RepellentJeff]

It’s hard to express how happy I am for this little family of owls half-a-world away from me. It’s honestly a privilege to get to witness it. 😊

[@fatala_b]

Got to watch a live hatching for the first time, and was so happy to see Luna's delighted reaction. She's such a good owl mom.

[@YaelSharon3410]

Little does this owlet know that he's famous and has a worldwide fan club!

[@AE-se9bl]

There are no words to describe this wonderful miracle! And to see it as it happened on your live stream is great. Wonderful to have this video to see it again! Millions of thanks for all you do for both wildlife and for us watching! ❤🌟🐣🍀

[@RobertEFuller]

Glad you enjoyed! And it was wonderful to watch it live too with you and 400+ others

[@lilfran9349]

What a thrill, Luna and Bomber deserved this happiness. Too happy to witness this moment. Thanks for sharing, Robert!

[@adarshsabraham5901]

Finnally !!!!!!!! Luna's chick is born after so many attempt 🎉🎉 i hope Bomer and Luna lives happily with their newborn chicks . It's been a tragedy when luna's eggs failed to hatch . But she didn't loose hope she was sure that her eggs will soon hatch And today that day has came for her . I happy for her congratulations Luna 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊😊

[@luudest]

Perfect footage!

[@rina123456]

When Luna's eggs weren't viable last year and I learned Bomber was an older tawny owl, I worried maybe he was too old to conceive more chick with Luna and my heart hurt for them. I'm so glad that worry wasn't founded. Look at their little baby. So damn cute ♡

[@alisonreeder1587]

What an absolutely glorious thing to see. Luna so motherly. A great moment to see. May they all stay safe and healthy. ❤🦉🦉🦉🦉

[@LordKraken3]

Finally, Luna got a chick that successfully hatched! So happy for her and Bomber!

[@peggymiller9064]

My dog heard the chirping and rushed to the window. He's still looking for the "bird". LOL❤❤

[@marinaps5302]

last night I rewound the live ten times and watched it again and again, welcome to the world, little one your parents have been waiting for you for a long time ❤

[@SabrinaPhynn]

❤ from the cheering squad. Happy hatch day!

[@andreasnordin9023]

Totally AMAZING footage. Thanks Robert. You are giving us naturegeeks treat after treat. Cheers from Sweden.

[@margisama]

Yay! So, so happy to see Luna's eggs are viable (at least this first one if nothing else) this year after so much heartbreak. She's such a wonderful owl mom to those foster babies, but it's so thrilling to see her finally be able to take care of her own babies (and Bomber's)

[@angelserenade]

I am in tears when Luna came in and immediately put the chick underneath her❤ I'm so happy for her and Bomber finally having a brood of their own. And the chick seems to be pretty healthy too. ❤❤❤

[@nada7.077]

What a privilege to watch Luna’s baby safely pip it’s way into the world. Thank you Robert for these beautiful videos, and sharing your wonderful home and life with us.❤️🙏

[@anga9495]

This really touched me after watching several of your amazing videos. It was so impactful to see her baby successfully hatch after having built a relationship of understanding with these owls thru your efforts. Thank you for this. So beautiful! ❤

[@ShineMedia1]

Incredible. The miracle of nature. And Luna appears just as the lil one has hatched. Pure ❤️. Beauty ❤️

[@lilianfranco7243]

What happy luck, Luna and Bomber were blessed with their biological children. Congratulations dad and mom. She was waiting for this.

[@realvikingqueen7967]

Happy hatchday to the little easter owl chick! 🐣 👏 🙏 💞

[@samanthadean1083]

How lucky that we got to see the whole hatching when Luna was out stretching her wings!!!

[@tanyadiedrich7851]

Oh, that was the sweetest thing. Luna was so hurried in, "My baby is getting cold!"

[@dewbow134]

Oh, those tiny talons, tiny wings, tiny beak, so tiny! Beautiful beyond words ❤

[@sunsetta9496]

My heart is filled with joy for Bomber and Luna!!! You are so lucky to have caught this wonderful moment

[@lilserenity2009]

i love bombers face he goes into shock lol so cute they both deserve each other none better anywhere

[@freshandzestyfood5033]

This was amazing to see live 🎉 Happy Hatchday little bird! ❤

[@vickie30]

Nature..What they've been doing for thousands of years..animals are the flowers in our lives.

[@TheKatarinaGiselle]

💓💗♥️🥰 Luna, the proud, loving, broody mum! So happy for her!! Her and Bomber deserve ALL the babies!!

[@suetheotherbruce759]

What amazed me was what hard work it was. I always thought that once the egg cracked, that was it! So privileged, thank you.

[@lightsen]

I am so happy to see an egg hatch! and clearly so is luna, what fortune we had that she happened to pop out just for us to see the egg hatch

[@leptoceratops]

Luna is always so overjoyed to see her babies. 😄

[@mariethiers6915]

How wonderful to be able to watch this wonder again! AND be able to repeat it. Thank you so very much, REF! 💐❤💐

[@tonif2500]

What a GREAT MOMMIE Luna is!!!!! So Incredibly wonderful to watch!!!!! Thank you for sharing this magnificent miracle of life!!!!! 🥰🙏😊💕

[@MirandaJ157]

Life is a struggle little one, but there is greatness in your life to look forward to

[@ferbluesy]

What a beautiful moment. And Luna's face is priceless when she sees her new born chick❤

[@delilahboa]

I can’t tell you how happy we are to see this little one, they’re loved already……lucky chicks, they have amazing parents…….congratulations Robert and thanks to you and all your amazing team for bringing us such special moments xxxxx❤xxxxx

[@princesspillows]

I have the stream on 24/7 quite literally and to look up and watch this unfold live. It bought such great joy to me. I cried, hubby, and I sat and watched this miracle happen in total awe. Congratulations, Luna, Bomber, Robert & The Team! 🎉

[@deluxeedition4639]

awww luna stumbling so fast into the nest is so sweet!!!!

[@echoing202]

Luna is such a gem. I'm so happy for her, she finally got her own towlets this year! And it's amazing seeing this whole process, it's like Luna knows you so well, she can trust you and the camera to keep an eye on her eggs and newly hatched chick 😉 Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@lyssasletters3232]

I’ve become rather invested in the lives of these owls

[@jessicarowley9631]

Lovely! The effort the chick had to put in to get out of the shell was extraordinary to watch. Luna's arrival was perfectly timed.

[@marysaltlife1427]

Thank you, Mr. Fuller, for sharing this beautiful experience I'd never otherwise would have seen. 🎉😊

[@RobertEFuller]

No problem

[@jeffreylebowski519]

It's been said a few times that I'm an easy crier.... Well I was in bits! 😭 Lovely, lovely video. The more I know people, the more I love animals 😁

[@susanmacdonald4288]

I was so happy to see the title of this video and clicked on it right away! I'm thrilled for Luna and Bomber.

[@Elizabeth42069]

i have been watching your channel for a long time and i couldnt believe that i clicked on the livestream at the exact moment it happened!! 💙

[@user-oh4gp6xp9t]

The wonder of new life! 🧡 So glad their chicks are healthy this year - Luna seems always happy to be a mum :)

[@MithrilSludge6541]

She has finally hatched an owlet of her own! After the unfortunate last 2 years, success at last.

[@JiraiyasWife]

Not me getting all happy tears for Luna. I'm so proud of her and Bomber!!

[@melss94ish]

I am in awe of the strength required for the little birds to push themselves out of the egg. This owl baby is amazing! And I love that Owl mama came right away!

[@nancydelu4061]

So different than chick's and gosling! They talk and talk. I o ly started to hear in-egg babies after a while. Those mamas KNOW what's coming, especially after the first.

[@Sandy_Rosenthal]

Luna is SUCH a good mum.

[@bluevictory1010]

It's a treasure to have a birds eye view of all these beautiful animals without disturbing them in their natural habitat. Thank you for gifting this channel to all of us!

[@FluffleValveExpress]

Love this sorta stuff. One never 👀 sees it without a camera 📷.

[@photocostumer1]

Omg I'm so happy for them. Luna is the best mother ever. ❤❤❤😊

[@dieeule7328]

It starts with one. I am so so so glad that this time she's got at least one Chick :)

[@dianeshears4858]

Her joy is marvellous to behold. Beautiful Luna! 🥰

[@BlackFlagHeathen]

She’s always so, so excited about babies!!! I’m so happy she finally has her own. Luna is such a wonderful mom. ❤️🦉

[@Marilyn12346]

Remarkable with it’s little wing out helping the process ❤

[@pinkcupcake4717]

Luna has a rainbow chick, at long last! What a welcome surprise coming into Easter.

[@lindajackson8647]

So great to see and HEAR. Didn’t know they were chirping away when hatching!

[@kasandrabrown8611]

Thanks for this incredible view of the chick hatching. So warm and encouraging. Excellent film work and caring on your part.

[@anastasiiazdorikova]

Such a tiny sweet chick! So happy for Luna & Bomber, finally!

[@missapippin9020]

Thank you so very much Robert. Tears of joy for this little one. Such hard work getting out of that egg. I hope they have a wonderful life 🦉

[@lorrainelanger4291]

Fantastic video what luck to capture a moment like this Bomber and Luna are parents an Easter miracle Robert your channel is very addictive I'm getting antsy waiting for the rest of the chick's to hatch ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@floappa]

I just discovered this channel yesterday and already in awe of how fascinating owls are

[@valerielambert7922]

The final second shows Luna's happy, fulfilled expression. Hoping for a great result this year for Luna and Bomber.

[@margeryfranko1850]

Thank you Robert. It was so awesome to see the little one hatch. That did not look easy. 💜🐣🦉

[@lesleyb26]

Looks like a strong and vocal little towlet, good luck little one. Hope you have brothers and sisters soon ❤

[@corvuscorone7735]

Stunning footage. Welcome to the Wold, L1, you're lucky you were born where you are. Lack of privacy, maybe, but plenty of food and a guardian angel to watch over you.

[@bononoooooo3427]

Biggest news on the channel recently! Luna and bomber super parents!

[@nialcc]

Oh dang, I missed the live hatching. But I have three more chances. Congrats to the parents.

[@Lonesome__Dove]

When its tiny wing popped out! Oh my heart! ❤

[@flyingfree7]

Luna is so pretty...babies for Easter..❤️🌹🌻⚘️🌿

[@huskytail]

Finally! 😍🤩 I might have teared up a little after the last years.

[@anxiouscucumber9]

This was magical .. i almost had a fright when Luna returned cos i thought she was squashing her new baby 🐥

[@Blue24Osprey]

"Lemme out! Mom - could do with some help here! Why have you gone all quiet? Mom?" Out it comes, wing first with a good kick, the royal wave and jubilant cheeping. 💖

[@kari3368]

This is so heartwarming to watch, the sweet sounds the baby makes while hatching, i just love it! And when Luna sees her first baby, you can feel her love and happiness, it’s just so absolutely wonderful. Luna is such a loving mum ❤️

[@edmclaughlin4923]

Bomber is doing a great job providing food!

[@vinegar8608]

Nice video

[@tbascoebuzz4782]

Oh the struggle is real, but this little one is so determined. Luna’s excitement is palpable. Such devotion. ✨💖✨

[@rindapelton5876]

That was Stunning details!! Just magnificent!!!! Thank you 🤗

[@gnz1174]

Rewatching one of my favourite moments! I watched this on the live stream and it was so emotional, particularly as we had feared all the eggs may be infertile. So happy that Luna and Bomber had two chicks of their own this year.

[@RobertEFuller]

It was quite something to watch this live we were all watching here too 😃

[@michellesalles1656]

So cute, and amazing, Luna is a great mom, lovelly to see , and daddy bomber such a sweetheart 😍😍😍😍

[@freespirit6209]

Welcome to the world, little bird♥! And thanks as always for all that you do, Mr Fuller.

[@LizEzehi]

Omg this was so cute when Luna came back to see her hatched baby, after being an amazing foster mum to then successfully having her own hatch is a good sweet feeling, well done Luna and Bomber.

[@marcyxx4198]

That's what she gets for raising a foster brood with love and kindness. The good are always rewarded, be it in this life or the next.

[@simplycurlyde]

So happy for our Luna & Bomber! It's amazing hearing it chipping so loudly.

[@f.l3450]

That’s wonderful. Congratulations Luna and Bomber. ❤

[@victoriahouse9969]

It was like Luna knew we were waiting to see this moment. She was probably giving the chick space and time to hatch. Thank you Luna ❤ . May the other 3 eggs hatch as well 😊😊❤