Barn Owls Evict Broody Stock Dove | Tappy & Sparkle | Robert E Fuller

Whilst barn owls Tappy & Sparkle are out, a stock dove claims their nest - even laying two eggs there. Watch this barn owl on my live nest cameras Live from Ashwood: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx09JDaWUEFPocIUijCjOMU5rY8a_QugD  and find more rescue films here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx09JDaWUEFNg5NQGwqtQENWHGtJnh7WK *JOIN MY MISSION* ____________________ Become a member & support my wildlife rehabilitation and conservation work: https://www.youtube.com/c/robertefuller/join Or offer a one-off donation here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=A52ZHAMJZC3J4 *ABOUT THIS FILM* ____________________ Barn owls Tappy and Sparkle This pair consider Ash Tree Nest their home, but during the day it is quietly claimed by another visitor — a stock dove drawn to its shelter. Believing the nest is unoccupied, she lays her eggs there and begins to brood, but when the barn owls return they quickly evict her. Stock doves instinct is strong Despite being chased away time and again, the stock dove returns to her eggs day after day, driven by the powerful urge to brood and protect. Eventually, she is forced to abandon the nest, and Tappy and Sparkle reclaim their home — a bittersweet victory. Hopefully, the stock dove will find a safer place to begin again. *ABOUT ME* ____________ 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. You may like to purchase my artwork which you can find on my website: https://www.robertefuller.com. Many of my paintings are portraits of the wonderful characters you watch here! Follow me on social media: https://www.robertefuller.com/pages/social ___________________ © Robert E Fuller Copyright Disclaimer: Please feel free to share my videos but do not download any content without permission with the intent to re-upload. If you would like to license any content, please get in touch: [email protected]