Tawny Owls Overcome Tragic Losses to Lay New Eggs at Ash Wood | Bonnie & Ozzy | Robert E Fuller

Date Filmed: 2021
The tawny owl chicks are due to hatch any day now. As we wait for the tawny owl chicks to hatch, this latest film takes a look back at the incredible story of how this tawny owl pair overcame a series of tragic losses to lay two precious eggs.
Watch Bonnie & Ozzy interact live on my nest cam: • Live From Ash Wood | R... and follow their story in this playlist: • Tawny Owls 🦉 Bonnie & ...
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Ozzy & Bonnie
This is the dramatic story of the impressive survival instincts of tawny owls, Ozzy & Bonnie. Named by fans on the Ash Wood livestream, these owls really are a resilient pair. They've endured threats from jackdaws, the ruin of their first nest - and eggs-, and extreme weather conditions, to get this far.
Tragic loss
The clutch of two eggs Bonnie is currently incubating is actually her second clutch of the season. Her first eggs tragically dropped out of her nest, a wild nest not on camera, after a squirrel gnawed through the base.
Surprise second brood
Tawny owls aren't generally known to lay two clutches in a season and I had resolved not to expect any tawny owl chicks this year, but to my surprise she moved into the nest box I made for her and Ozzy at Ash Wood and laid another two.
The science
I was so surprised to see the female tawny lay a second clutch that I looked it up. I read that tawny's can lay again if their clutch is lost while the female is still incubating. Thankfully for this pair, this was the case.
Ash hollow
Ash Hollow is the name of the box I made especially for this pair. Fashioned from a natural hollow in an ash tree with a piece of tree bark secured across the entrance, it is unusual because there is a one metre drop from the entrance to the nest.
Tawny chicks
I made it this way to make sure the tawny chicks don't fall out. Tawny owl chicks are notorious for trying to fledge before they are ready and I have seen too many accidents happen like this. It's not very easy to land elegantly from this height though! Look out for a clumsy landing by Bonnie!
Ash Wood
I made Ash Hollow for this tawny owl back in January as part of my development of Ash Wood. Read more about this project here: www.robertefuller.com/diary/t.... Unfortunately, despite seeming very keen on the box to begin with, this tawny pair chose to nest in the wild nest where they tragically lost their eggs.
Tawny owl sounds
Enjoy listening to the beautiful sounds of tawny owls calling back and forth to one another on this video. You will hear the male, Ozzy's, 'ocarina', reverberating call to his mate, Bonnie when he discovers Ash Hollow.
Tawny owl courtship
The film also reveals the remarkable tenderness of this courting pair. Watch how lovingly they groom one another. This is an important part of their bonding process and ensures the couple stay together to raise their chicks.
Tawny owl hunting
Ozzy the male is a very attentive mate and he responds very quickly to Bonnie's call for food as she incubates her first egg. But it takes the female tawny owl to spot a more substantial meal: a rat. Look out for the hilarious moment the rat evades her grasping talons!
Look for the chicks
I'm expecting the chicks to hatch out from tomorrow, Friday, May 28th. Keep your eye on the livestreams for a chance to see this action live!
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[@potatoesfrommonkes6536]

Hi

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[@Tenchigumi]

Female: "Feed me." Male: "Eggs, tho?" Female: "FEED. ME."

[@daayoun]

lol

[@randomshityoumayfindmildly5206]

All girls during pregnancy lol 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@nabzslayer2522]

Pog

[@SilentMingan]

I love how the male is almost like 'Told you this place was better, dear.'

[@kyjin12]

Yes

[@snehasarkar6914]

Lol ye

[@myunknownland9272]

😂😂😂

[@vitalygoji]

They act better than most human couples these days.

[@robertmarier5987]

@Treez 93 but hate being reminded of a previous mistake. that's universal he forgives anedforgets and gets on with it.

[@orlandorodriguez7235]

I love his smirking and smiling while talking, it’s like he can’t contain his fascination and excitement. He truly loves these birds. Amazing. Thank you for the content. I am always smiling throughout the entire videos too.

[@nicholasbiddle7893]

Yea it's pretty neat....

[@richardortyl7550]

You are recording rare video that expands our understanding of these wonderful creatures

[@carlwilliams6977]

The method of recording them that he has devised is the best I've seen! He is charming, and obviously loves his work. Usually, I'm not one for background music on KZbin videos, because it's usually needless and obtrusive. Even Fuller's music fits perfectly!

[@phillyplat9670]

There nice birds

[@regachi6554]

Wonderful. Some are. Demon remember.

[@carlwilliams6977]

@@regachi6554 what's that sound like in English Yoda?

[@dagmarkunzel5406]

It's such a beautiful story! You're a wonderful storyteller and an excellent filmmaker. Thanks. This video deserves an Oscar.

[@rattings9121]

I agree but KZbin videos can’t get oscars unfortunately :((((

[@dagmarkunzel5406]

@@rattings9121 I know :-)

[@RobertEFuller]

Thank you Dagmar that's so kind of you

[@mushroomcrepes4780]

very impressive can't believe how long it takes to make videos like these and to capture such amazing moments with good quality

[@pichimiru2363]

I totally agree!

[@saganworshipper6062]

Whenever he says tawny owls it sounds like toenails lol

[@RobertEFuller]

It's the Yorkshire accent!!!

[@lucadavidson3936]

haha I can't unhear it now xD

[@anonview]

My CC was on and it did pick up "toenails!" I love it so much! Best captions ever. 😁

[@barbg1023]

@@RobertEFuller we love it

[@nickgurr6265]

and now its funny hahahhaa

[@rattings9121]

Bonnie is such a brave mother. Despite losing her last clutch she still pulled through and layed another. Beautiful and astounding video Robert. Keep up the great work! :)

[@samcrosoftsamcrosoft9448]

You mean laid 🤔

[@rattings9121]

@@samcrosoftsamcrosoft9448 yes lol

[@xyz7572]

Their calls are so cute!! They sound very gentle and nice 🥰

[@regmemer9198]

These little snapshots and stories are absolutely outstanding. I love watching the livestreams but getting this insight and a story adds to the beauty of nature.

[@RobertEFuller]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@H42E]

So adorable how she closed her eyes to give him a kiss at 6:31

[@Cara-39]

While cute, owls don't kiss. Most likely, she was checking his beak for food.

[@spilopeliasenegalensis5031]

8:34 Thankfully, Mrs Bonnie did not harm that bee 🐝

[@RobertEFuller]

It was funny to watch her with it! I can tell you watched right to the end!

[@spilopeliasenegalensis5031]

@@RobertEFuller Yep, I always watch your videos full, since you are a great storyteller and the wildlife of your garden is truly amazing and full of adventures:)

[@vaibhavlalit]

After seeing this video, I can understand how difficult is to live as bird/animal on the earth.

[@iwuvpiesgaming9164]

We are animals

[@joshualeahy2162]

@@iwuvpiesgaming9164 Ooga booga

[@DjDobleU809]

This owl 🦉 is giving me lessons on being a gentleman. Lovely.

[@georgia19801]

We’re so lucky to see into this natural world, thank you Robert

[@rachaelrogers2104]

I never wanted this story to end.. I am beginning to notice what a STUNNIN story teller with nature. Thank you for this video Robert Great!

[@RobertEFuller]

Glad you enjoyed it! The first egg hatched last night - you can follow the story here kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXnIoa2hqJ6eqbM

[@bettycooper1399]

I love watching them through your dedicated cameras and wonderful dialogue. Watching them "climb" up with their wings....amazing. thank you

[@RobertEFuller]

Funny isn't it - stuff like that you wouldn't know if was possible!

[@sarahaymold8006]

That was interesting wasn’t it? I don’t think I’ve ever seen a bird/owl use them like before.

[@pontyexpat]

A delightful story, despite the loss of the first nest, so great to see these lovely creatures finding a better site to lay eggs and, 🤞🏻brood their young. And I've not seen an owl using its wings, as we would our arms, to help leave their nest, good to learn something new. Many thanks, Robert, please keep up the excellent work!

[@RobertEFuller]

Glad you enjoyed it. The latest update is that first egg hatched last night.

[@deathstrokeclanrules8562]

The scene at 6:04-50 is my favorite part of this video. Her basically calling "Need Food. Need Food." Then the male lands on the entrance with her still calling while staring up. And as he lands and as you said "keen to see if there's an egg", she keeps calling for food until he turns his head like "What?" and she looks up with a simple "Need food."

[@vphiameradisogaarwa]

Your videos always get me. I click on them saying, "just one or two minutes then I'll get back to doing whatever it is I'm doing", next thing I know I've watched the last months worth. Great work.

[@RobertEFuller]

Did you know I have a live stream too - you can watch the Tawny chicks at Ash Wood - another pair of owls had more luck kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXnIoa2hqJ6eqbM

[@wonderingheights]

‘Then settles in for the night with a rat beside her’ …..I lost it 😂

[@Stefanie19287]

What an unbelievable and amazing story ✨ It is so exciting how the two interact with each other and so nice to watch ✨ Thank you for your work ✨

[@movingon6204]

I love these Beautiful birds. I have not seen the little owls in my yard since the ice storm and all the flooding but I know they are still there by the white wash in my yard.

[@RobertEFuller]

yes the chalky white streaks are great for tracking them (if annoying!)

[@movingon6204]

@@RobertEFuller It seems as if they are only seen when they want to be seen. There are nights, early mornings when I have gone outside and they sit on the perch of the fig tree. They have always allowed me to get very close to them. I have videoed them with my phone many times. There have been times when they fly over me to the fence then fly back and land on the table in the back yard inces away from me and just sit there looking at me. Amazing intellect beautiful birds!

[@FireBIaze]

Man you singlehandedly make videos with narration better than big nature TV channels. Amazing!

[@dragonfire3152]

Can't wait to see the little owls hatch.

[@RobertEFuller]

The first one hatched last night - you can follow their story on my live stream - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXnIoa2hqJ6eqbM

[@maisoui62]

Exquisite footage (to be able to catch a glimpse of the tawny owls trying again.

[@RobertEFuller]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXnIoa2hqJ6eqbM you can watch on my live stream - the first egg hatched last night

[@stephanieparker5049]

WOW what a couple👏👏👏👏👏✌️

[@barngirlhannahhannahstewar1177]

Imagine your just sitting in your house and all of a sudden someone just walks in, looks around you house, and leaves

[@greyline1012]

Robert this was fascinating. Such a window into these gorgeous birds lives.

[@RobertEFuller]

She is looking like she might lay there again soon watch her live on my channel

[@bettykovar8869]

I love the live cam. I have been tuned in daily during the past several weeks. This story makes it even more special. Just beautiful ❤️

[@RobertEFuller]

Glad you enjoy it! - did you see we have a Tawny chick - the first egg hatched last night

[@bettykovar8869]

@@RobertEFuller Thanks for telling me because I had not noticed it this morning! First thing thing I do when I get up is tune right into this lovely nature stream.

[@emilybarclay8831]

I had a male tawny owl living somewhere in the trees near my flat in uni. He made such a lovely noise at night. I never saw him but I heard him every night

[@bealynn2258]

YOUR VIDEOS are INCREDIBLE AMAZING and EDUCATIONAL!! So very needed!! Sincere THANK YOU from the U.S A. and many grateful Viewers!! 😊🙏💖🐣🐥

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks

[@octopu5ie]

Their murmuring calls for each other

[@riskingmybiscuit4209]

This takes bird watching to a whole next level.

[@RobertEFuller]

Have you seen my live nest cams - this female is sitting on 4 eggs at the moment kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIrOhqyJiM99pck

[@landastudiofilmsandclips.5387]

♥️Nice tawny owl eyes♥️

[@cogidubnus1953]

The female is saying "I'm famished...fetch me some squirrel"

[@justme3898]

There is only one word; "fabulous"

[@blossomsfan]

At 6:31 its like she gives a big kiss haha love how owls are affectionate :)

[@jedahaw]

You are the best home designer for these birds.

[@corvuscorone7735]

Stunningly beautiful footage! The bumble bee! Or the rat peeking out from between the roots and looking at the tawny owl as long as her head was turned away, only to disappear like lightning when she turned around.

[@RobertEFuller]

Aha! You did well to spot that young rat cheekily look out from another hole

[@xyz7572]

I loved seeing them drink in the pond! So cute 🥰

[@bikramsahoo2379]

Awesome how wonderful 🦉 owl talking to each other ❤️❤️

[@grim_kitkat2410]

Awwwh I love this! Please don’t ever stop making these videos!! 💗

[@RobertEFuller]

Did you know I have a live stream - you can watch the Tawny Owl chicks growing bigger - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gV7cq6uLgcd0bqs

[@xxanimeparadisexx2712]

I love this speices of owls they are my #1 favortie next to snowy owls

[@maureenrhysjones4643]

How wonderful! I'm so excited to see fluffy tawny chicks!! Lovely vision, so special! Thank you Robert!

[@WithinMyLane]

We are so lucky that we're able to see such things because of your efforts. I wish you all the success

[@RobertEFuller]

Many thanks

[@Uncagethewild]

Wonderful 👌...absolutely amazing to watch and listen 👍👍👍

[@TriggaCoca]

We need more people like u guys

[@ShadowsandCityLights]

7:40 that is almost too cartoonish to be real 🤣

[@crowborn666]

I love how they use their wings to help them out of the nest! I'm also amazed at how well the mother can jump down into the nest without any harm to her eggs!

[@arkprice79]

Tawny owls sure are incredible owls

[@mairokat9723]

The barn owl: Checking for danger hmmm looks pretty safe.. Looks away for 2 Seconds Random bird: SQUACK SQUACK The barn Owl: Df- 2:49

[@SamtheMan0508]

What a perfect way to start my day! I can't wait to see the babies!

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The most beautiful channel greetings to you from Iraq / Al-Basrah

[@AE-se9bl]

Such a beautiful film in all possible ways! I agree with what Dagmar K says about it ! Gold star to you for all you do Robert E Fuller! I love this film !

[@mattmichniuk2727]

That is awesome video of the more intimate relationship between the birds ,only team work can make this work.One guards the egg while the other provides food!

[@evaserna1804]

The male owls sound is FUNNY🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@krisgreen4498]

There’s something about those calls that reaches my soul.

[@shoes123uk8]

Goodluck to Bonnie and Ozzy! 💞

[@rayanehaddad8406]

These tawny owls are so adorable

[@mitraism1]

Adorable, how the male responded and brought her food. It's absolutely fascinating to see these birds like this! Love your work and videos ❤

[@CristinaF210]

Omg ,Owls, ❤️these birds must the the cutest in the world guys

[@BillyAlabama]

Your videos bring so much serenity and enjoyment to my life. Thank you.

[@RobertEFuller]

You are so welcome

[@thefatkid9298]

just got dumped. Watching this birds, the way they are affectionate with each other just make my heart melt. This creature is way better than us.

[@jacquelynejohnson9127]

What a sweet story , I hope they hatch , good luck 🍀🦉

[@jorgedelatorre9442]

Excellent job, Mr. Fuller. Thank you.

[@RobertEFuller]

You're very welcome

[@menorak]

The autogenerated text translated them either as Toenails or Tornadoes. 'An adult rat can just about outmaneuver a tornado'

[@rarebird_82]

Wonderful news 🤞🏻

[@lilymartinez3901]

I love they way, uy expling everything,

[@astavist]

Such a gentleman

[@elaine3672]

What a lovely ending.

[@RobertEFuller]

It gets even better the first chick hatched last night - you can follow live on youtube - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXnIoa2hqJ6eqbM

[@elaine3672]

@@RobertEFuller I'm on it, I watch two channels at a time now, love the rat at the pond. Though he could end up on the owl's menu.

[@walnzell9328]

Tawny's have the most adorable eyes.

[@calibreman]

Thank you Robert for another excellent video. Geoff.

[@THEGROWINGX]

I found your channel randomly few days ago and I am now fall in love with this every morning I came here and watch the live stream to know what is going hare

[@cristinavelasco9818]

R. FULLER❤️❤️👍 YOUR ADORABLE Owels and Kestrels Are Your wonderful Works..of observa tion...and I just ❤️👍 LOVE IT ALL THANKS SO MUCH 👍👍🥰🇪🇦👏👏🙋

[@LuckyLombaX]

The first calls of the female owl back to the male are so beautifull. Id love hearing this at night when im inside in bed. Maybe with soft rain too

[@jannepetersen4660]

I love birds, and their divine life......

[@indigoxalis]

I love the shot of the owl watching the bee!

[@davesaxon7348]

Great videos, an excellent insight into nesting behaviour. Thanks

[@ispsend6127]

Bonnie has a such sweet face. I really like her.

[@robertcarnot9015]

Super video. The owl is my favorite bord.

[@GreenGrasshoppa]

Such wonderful news! Fingers crossed all goes well for them. 💚

[@RobertEFuller]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXnIoa2hqJ6eqbM follow them live here - the first egg hatched last night

[@GreenGrasshoppa]

I was watching last night and got a peek at our new chick....healthy and lively. 🤞

[@Blue24Osprey]

Love love love this vid! No wonder she looked so happy when she arrived. Fantastic.

[@amykins9870]

I love the way your bring nature into my life. I got into watching this when I noticed a coopers hawk in my back yard and since I havent seen them our mouse problem a has become and infestation of our garage and when it gets cold..... Nooo. I love our birds they help balance things! Nature is a wonder, so beautiful!

[@ranncambolifestyles5661]

Thank for loving animals

[@jaffa3910]

Love these videos,they are so amazing to watch.👀

[@kathystewart3994]

Lindos 🤗🦉🦉🐣🐣❤

[@nooperspism]

Robert, you are a fantastic story teller! Thank you for sharing your world. I love seeing the secret life of animals.

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks for watching

[@DeoOptimoMaximo85]

First time here, and you have no idea how much I needed videos like these. Thank you so much for making this!

[@RobertEFuller]

You're so welcome!

[@triciaelder0517]

Never thought I would enjoy something like this SO MUCH! The owls are so cute!!! Barn owls my favorite

[@yvonnemarshall6424]

Thank you for all you do We are very lucky to have Tawny owls and Barn owls I love hearing them so much Yvonne Mullion Cornwall England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@mituldesai666]

Sir this detail work inspires me ,the owls are like ... lovely to study..

[@Silvergoatdc4]

The owls are gorgeous

[@mandymoore5774]

I love how he climbs up the tree to get out. Yet she’s more awkward. Looking around like UGH! A BUG! We’ve got an infestation!

[@aboodyhere]

Amazing, Excellent, incredible, wonderful ugghhh i can't describe your work with words! Absolutely fantastic video!

[@obsidianzarok2361]

Pure magic

[@srrealism1530]

Robert I have been watching all your videos and they are, without a doubt, some of the best content on KZbin. Priceless insight into the secret life of birds. Thank you.

[@pamelasalyers5554]

God's gift, Robert's share; what a good partnership.

[@jfreid3174]

Awesome watching these...in my wifes village in Ukraine I get to watch a couple of "Little owls" they live in the roof of the house where 1 single shingle is misplaced on the back side of the house. They perch up there and make alot of nose after dinner time.

[@susanleezer182]

Thank you 🙏 Robert ! Can’t wait ti see the baby cwlettes❤❤😊😊😊😊😊