Tawny Owlets' Clumsy First Flights | Luna & Shadow | Robert E Fuller

As all four of Luna's owlets fledge, there are a few clumsy moments! Not only did two tawny owlets slip and all, but after the final chick fledged Luna & Shadow became so confused to find the nest empty that for a little while that chick didn't get its dinner. Follow the story of Luna & Shadow in this playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx09JDaWUEFNOqd7k9GZiHhXDyyb8jpqX&si=hCyGyvpmmltKmfrB Look out this tawny owl pair on my live nest cam: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx09JDaWUEFM-u8Q8V11cI1Ghk_-byaPM  JOIN MY MISSION ____________________ You can support my wildlife rehabilitation and conservation work by joining my channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/robertefuller/join or offering a one-off donation here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=A52ZHAMJZC3J4 ABOUT THIS FILM ____________________ Tawny owlets Tawny owl chicks often fledge the nest before they are quite ready amd rely on their claws and beaks to help them climb and hang on to trees while they develop their flight feathers and skills. Branching This stage is known as 'branching', since the owlets literally hop from branch to branch, and is dependent on the parent birds hearing their calls so they continue to get fed. There are often accidents and sure enough two of the fledglings fall - the first on its first landing attempt and the second actually falls directly from the nest. But they are surprisingly good climbers and are soon back in the tree tops, calling for food. Alfresco dining After the last of the owlets, Rain, fledged the nest, Shadow was a little slow on the uptake and actually flew straight past the hungry owlet to take the food to the empty nest. In the confusion Luna took the food for herself. Thankfully Shadow heard the owlet's calls and returned to the branch with a new offering! It's been magical watching the owlets perfect their flying skills in the trees around Fotherdale. 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: https://www.robertefuller.com. Many of my paintings are portraits of the characters you watch here! Follow me on social media: https://www.robertefuller.com/pages/social #robertefuller #tawnyowl #wildlives ___________________ © 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]