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ALL ABOUT THE BARN OWL - BARNEY
Barney was one of my favourite owls here at Fotherdale. He had lived here for over 4 years but sadly, on the 23rd of October, I saw him for what would be the last time.
HOW DID THIS BARN OWL DIE?
Could he have sustained one too many attacks, been hit by a vehicle, or did he simply die of old age? At around 4 years old, Barney was already beyond the average lifespan for a wild barn owl.
This video gives you a look back on this barn owl's extraordinary life story here at Fotherdale.
2017
Barney burst onto the scene back in 2017, pairing up with his first barn owl mate, in the elm stump. I watched them courting and preparing the nest for their first clutch of barn owl chicks together. Barney as well as raising this clutch of 4 raised 4 more barn owl chicks that I fostered onto the brood.
Barney lost his mate at the end of 2017, but Barney partnered again with a new female barn owl that we named Gylfie.
2018
Barney and Gylfie were soon courting and mating in the elm stump, beginning what would be a three-year partnership.
With the new owl relationship blossoming, Barney would do anything to provide for Gylfie, even fighting off tawny owls on the feeding post, which is no mean feat for the much smaller barn owl.
And soon his hard work paid off, I watched as Gylfie revealed the pair’s first clutch of 3 eggs!
Barney and Gylfie cared for the barn owl chicks well, and they soon grew into strong young owls, fledging in the late summer.
2019
As the next barn owl breeding season came around, Barney and Gylfie began courting again, and soon the pair had another clutch of 4 eggs! 3 of the chicks hatched successfully. They grew quickly and were soon ready for fledging. This is my favourite moment as the owls venture to the nest entrance for the first time. As this first brood was fledging from elm stump, Gylfie was already sitting on eggs over in the sycamore stump nest. This double brood was a first for the barn owls of Fotherdale.
2020
In 2020 the pair headed back to elm stump nest for a new brood. Gylfie laid 3 eggs. But the second chick seemed unable to break out of the egg and the 3rd didn't hatch out either.
Barney seems to mourn the loss of this unborn barn owl chick. I named the surviving chick Solo, and as an only chick, she grew fast.
Meanwhile, Barney and Gylfie prepared for a second brood, it was unusual though as Solo hadn't yet fledged and I was intrigued to see what might happen. Unusually, a nearly adult Solo even took a turn brooding the eggs. As Gylfie continued to incubate, a fully fledged Solo stayed in the nest to keep her mother company.
Barney was a bit put out, as Solo took advantage of food meant for his brooding partner.
As the second brood of three owl chicks hatched, disaster struck after a stormy weekend, when a hungry Solo undertook a nest raid. Stealing food from her mother’s beak, before grabbing the largest chick in the brood! Gylfie was torn between her maternal instincts for her grownup daughter and the tiny owl chick.
Solo killed the owl chick, grabbing it by the neck. Gylfie was close behind her, chasing Solo from the nest. Gylfie returned to her two remaining chicks followed by Barney who seemed confused, looking for the lost chick.
Thankfully, the two remaining owl chicks, Hans and Grete, were unharmed. Barney provided for them well. He even attempted to feed them when Gylfie was away! Soon, Hans and Grete were soon ready to fledge. Barney truly was an incredible barn owl, and fantastic father.
In his time with us here at Fotherdale, Barney fathered a total of 15 chicks, and helped to raise 5 more surrogate chicks too! It truly was an honour to be a part of his life here.
But as one chapter draws to a close another opens and I'm delighted that Gylfie has now found a new mate Finn.
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@GralshCB
3 ай бұрын
Love the vids
@JoseRodriguez-kg8ck
2 ай бұрын
I always enjoy your work ❤
Solo is the villain of this series.
@Fititif
2 жыл бұрын
Solo atE a sibling O-O
@flame7346
2 жыл бұрын
Top 10 saddest anime betrayals
@TylerInTraining
2 жыл бұрын
@@flame7346 Even Griffith never ate his baby siblings. haha
@AnnRiba
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t want to say I hate an owl but…
@vattanac9760
2 жыл бұрын
Solo Is Killer Betrayed her mother And Father So Evil
And here I was thinking how cute Solo was being helping with the eggs
@Mystery-Wolf
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I guess I now see why owls normally raise their brood in different nests. And often make their chicks leave after their able to fly well.
Barney. The man. The legend. Thank you for this chronicle of his life's accomplishments.
@RobertEFuller
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed
@bruggadung
3 жыл бұрын
@@RobertEFuller Thank you for doing what you do... it was thrilling watching Barney through the Autumn of 2020.
@Hylanvahr
2 жыл бұрын
@Creativity He is based in the UK.
@armidalicorne
2 жыл бұрын
@Creativity Yorkshire. England.
@nuncaolvidare4895
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful Yorkshire, I genuinely didn't know it was so beautiful 😍
Barney was the most amazing owl dad, he was very special and will be sorely missed ❤️
@renatomaia4117
3 жыл бұрын
He fight the tawny, so brave but so sad too...
Barney was responsible by raising a great number of barn owls that inhabit Thixendale surrounds. I knew him only in september 2020, but I miss him so much that some tears fell down my eyes after watching.
@StillAwakeAwareDiscerning
3 жыл бұрын
Me too. : (
@lisanetgark415
Жыл бұрын
Me three
@JoseRodriguez-kg8ck
2 ай бұрын
My tears fell also ❤
I'm not crying...you're crying.
@thedragon5776
3 жыл бұрын
That's right! I am crying 😭
@firestone7666
3 жыл бұрын
We all are
@theclockperson1046
3 жыл бұрын
Everyone is :(
@ejirokirishima2183
2 жыл бұрын
Im not crying its just raining on my face
Ah, he's catching food in the clouds now :( Made such a strong next generation, and the owl population in the area will be better because of him. RIP Barney
@DanceySteveYNWA
3 жыл бұрын
Didn't know Owls were Christians..
@CHloE748
2 жыл бұрын
Just wondering, do you actually believe he’s in heaven or is it just cute to pretend?
@lisanetgark415
Жыл бұрын
As a Registered Nurse who worked in Critical Care for 30 years, I have heard many first hand accounts from patients who were clinically dead and revived. Childrens accounts were the most interesting of all. There are also patients who are dying who speak to family members who had already died, there to escort them to beyond. They have even seen their beloved pets. Until you have researched this topic extensively, perhaps you should remain quiet. These accounts have existed throughout the millennium. Who are you to deny thousands upon thousands of peoples experience after they were pronounced dead?
@lisanetgark415
Жыл бұрын
@DancySteve…all people from around the planet have near death experiences. Hindus, Buddhist, Jewish, and atheists. Had a patient who was an atheist who had an out of body experience. He were terrified of what he experienced. He had PTDS from it. It is documented around the world.
What a beautiful tribute to Barney, I miss that owl.
I immediately fell in love with Barney, and was so sad when he disappeared. It's been hard to watch Gylfie too, who went through a sort of lonely sadness herself, and I'm overjoyed that she's not going through this winter alone - fingers crossed Finn stops jumping on her head! :)
Barney was way more than just an owl. He was a legend. With all his love and effort he gave his life to the next generation. With his last fledgeling, Howi, his tale ended and he did hard work that really paid off. All the animals across GB know his tale and will remember it through the once he met on his way. To mention the most famous ones: Gylfie his love, Bandita the stoat, Bomber his arch enemy, Mrs. Kes the Kestrel, all his children and of course Robert. I will never forget the times he went out in rain and storm to feed his chicks and how exhausted and wet he did sit in the sun all day after. Also to mention my personal highlight, the way Barney left the owl tower by his own special move. He tilted and dropped face first like he meant to do a dive bomb. I hope there is still some footage of that. In memorial Barney the Barn owl. Barney the handsome. Barney the loving father. Barney the Tawny slayer. Barney the one and only legend. We will keep you in our minds and hearts. We should build you a memorial.
Wonderful vid. What a character Barney was.
@RobertEFuller
3 жыл бұрын
Wasn't he just!
Barney was such a great mate to Gylfie and a wonderful dad to Hans and Grete. I was always impressed by his consistent dedication to his family. He gave it his all. You could tell that by how quickly and soundly he would fall asleep in the tower. He kept his commitment to his chicks even when Gylfie was wearing out a bit. Thank you Robert and Team for honoring him with his Life Story. I love all the owls at Fotherdale, but there will never be another Barney. Finn has big talons to fill.
I miss Barney so much. Is there any painting of him? I would like to get one, in memory of Barney.
@RobertEFuller
3 жыл бұрын
I'll have to do one!
@feeltheyumyums
3 жыл бұрын
@@RobertEFuller you should! :) I've seen several people show interest in one
@rabiraj
3 жыл бұрын
@@feeltheyumyums also me :)
Thanks for this beautiful video. I loved Barney very much and I had the honor to give him his name. Now I miss him so much and cry many tears for him. I wish Finn the best of luck with Gylfie. My favorite, however, is Ghost. I also wish him a dear partner and owlets.
@RobertEFuller
3 жыл бұрын
glad you enjoyed
Gylfie, Barney. I love the names you give them. They are so special.
@RobertEFuller
2 жыл бұрын
They're always suggested by my viewers!
Always in my heart our Barney
@RobertEFuller
3 жыл бұрын
I know, very true
Solo really went into a full on villain arc didn't she
I thought birds lived for many years, like 100. Poor little Barney. He was a very attentive husband and father. It amazed me how astute he was about the discarded egg and how he examined his baby to be sure it was doing good. I am relatively new to this channel and I have learned so much about the love that birds have for one another and for their chicks. Love knows no bounds, it truly is the strongest thing in the universe. Thank you Robert for your dedication to these beautiful creatures.
@RobertEFuller
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching.
Bro this is incredible. I’d have been so angry at solo. You’re such a good owl dad!
I guess before Mr. Kes, Barney took the crown for being the best Dad. I guess we will never know what happened to his later years, but it's thanks to him that there are several generations of barn owls in Fortherdale. And Solo.. it was a tragic and heartbreaking story him.
This brought me to tears. There's so much about love and compassion that we can learn from our feathered friends. I'm fortunate to have been able to watch Barney and Gylfie raise Hans and Grete through Robert's Live Cam. Thank you Robert for giving us such a magical peek into the lives of these magnificent Barn Owls and for creating this tribute to him. I miss you Barney!
Tear jerker video. Barney was one if not the most handsome Barn Owl i've ever seen, his coloring so delicate. I can't help but notice that 2020 was such an awful heart breaking year, even for Barney. Thank you for this video, tears again...
I was wondering what happened to him. Goodbye Barney. Have a wonderful rest of your days at the rainbow bridge.
The short lives of the wild animals we love and watch mean we lose them before we want to but knowing that their genes live on in new generations makes it bearable. Barney was amazing and I'm so glad that you have shared his wonderful story with us. I'm so glad I've discovered you, your videos and your work! You have lightened lockdown for me considerably! I sit and watch these videos with a huge smile on my face.
This video moved me to tears, laughter and joy. In honour of Barney
Barney was a great parent and partner and above all a fantastic barn owl , may he rest in peace
Fantastic story Robert. Barney is a rock star among owls and will be sorely missed. RIP
Barney was a hero❤️I absolutely loved his story🌸He's so very cute..... His babies are also so so so very precious & adorable 🐣🐣 He was a Dotting father as well as mate🍀🍀he is truly spectacular ❤️ 6:09 is so sad😥
Wow, Barney was a real legend. So pretty too! I remember being so heartbroken when I heard what happened with Solo. I can only guess that she got incredibly stressed out by something because she almost seemed like she was in a panic when she entered the nest. Gylfie's confusion over not wanting harm to come to either of her young and being frozen like that hurts to watch.
Beautifully put together, he really was a one of a kind special owl. Barnacle Barney The Beautiful Barn Owl 🦉🥰❤️
So grateful you made this video ! Barney will live forever in our hearts! Such an beautiful , amazing owl he was, fantastic husband and father ! Greatly missed.
I'm sorry for your loss. What a wonderful little creature he was. Thank you so much for bringing so much of his life to us. ❤️
What a beautiful video in memory of Barney. Through these clips he will never be forgotten
I miss Barney, what a lovely legacy!
Much love for Barney, he quickly became of my favourites too. Sorely missed.
I miss Barney. He was such a handsome male. I wish he knew how admired he was
Barney was a super dad. Even trying to feed them. His presence will be very missed. Thank you so much Robert for sharing Barney’s beautiful life me.😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤
I just started watching your channel a couple months ago and I’m hooked! It makes me pay more attention to nature and all the creatures living their lives. I feel so lucky to be able to witness this! I was out on a walk last Friday night and was so excited to see an owl fly up to the top of my roof and hang out for a minute before flying off again. I haven’t seen an owl in years! It really made my night. I wish I could tell what kind of owl it was though. Oh well.☺️Cant wait to see more of your content! And RIP Barney!
@RobertEFuller
2 жыл бұрын
you might enjoy watching my live cams - lots happening at the moment with eggs about to hatch and chicks due to fledge - kzread.info/dash/bejne/i4hnu8GwXcy5nLQ.html
Barney has quietly but consistently shown all of his children how to be a good partner and parent. I can only hope that he passed on due to old age and nothing painful or malicious as that would break my heart. I get so invested in their lives as REF really makes us feel like we’re watching a ROM-COM with a bit of drama or sadness. Each video is a new episode and keeps us wanting more. What a magnificent experience and gift we were given to have watched Barney over the years. He was such a glorious and sensitive male owl who successfully and lovingly fathered 20 children over the years that he was close to you. May he Rest In Peace and continue to watch over his huge family. He really was a truly majestic and impressive owl. I’ll miss seeing him in your videos as I’m a fairly new subscriber. I’m watching older videos to figure out the hierarchy of the Fuller owls and it’s hard not to fall in love with Barney the Beautiful.🦉❤️🥰
Thanks Robert for the wonderful tribute to Barney, he was wonderful and an exemplary father. I hope there is an owl sky, because it must be there. It was very gratifying to accompany him, even if from a distance. He will live in our hearts forever.
Thank you, Robert, for this beautiful video. It is really amazing and full of Beauty. Beauty of the Barn owl s face and plumage and fields and sky. I loved Barney too, he was the very first Barn owl male where was so easy for me to see that obvious different in plumage between female and male. Barney was so easy to tell him apart. He was like a Barn owl male from fairy tale...
Owls - so wonderful in every aspect. Well done Barney you genes will continue on as you remain in our hearts.
Wow!!Barney will be missed.Awesome partner💙
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful, endearing story about Barney and Gylfie. Fly free and strong, Barney! ❤️
Barney was a true treasure. Thank you for sharing his story. ❤
@RobertEFuller
8 ай бұрын
Our pleasure!
This made me both smile and cry. We as an NGO rescued a "Barney" few days back and he is under treatment. He looks good, taking food and all. Thanks again 👍
@zainifareede1772
2 жыл бұрын
What???
I like that owls are not so tied to their mate's deaths. They are able to move on and start new broods with new partners and continue to foster life. They know what the cycle of life and death is and they accept it, while also working hard to provide for the families that are alive with them.
Beautiful story about a lovely bird. :)
What a beautiful boy with an incredible life story. Thank you for sharing this. It truly makes one appreciate nature and our fellow earthlings ❤
Such an awesome life of such an awesome 'lil Barney. We were all just lucky to 'know' him. Thanks for posting!
Thank you Mr. Fuller. I have told what I experienced watching Barney to family members and now they get to see exactly what I was talking about. Plus what I did not know.
Thank you.
Truly an amazing live Barney lived. I'm sad he has gone, but look forward to the clutches the new mate make with Glylfie. 🦉🦉💜⚘💕🌈
Watching Barney taking such good care of his mate and chicks makes you wonder who is really the superior species. As always it is a pleasure to watch your videos. Beats the heck out of Netflix and Disney. Thanks mr Fuller for the time and effort you put into this project.👍🏻🦅🇺🇸
Barney. An owl. If you want to know what a good owl is, can't do much better than Barney. Good luck old son, wherever you are.
Thank you for this wonderful tribute to Barney. He was amazing and so beautiful. I miss him very much. ❤
Barney is looking for the third chick.
@jinndoe7068
3 жыл бұрын
You just made me tear up again .
@yellowlighthouse3057
3 жыл бұрын
It's fine, they'll meet again, high above the clouds
He did his duty for this earth and left his legacy behind in all his babies. Thank God for these creatures, for Barney ❤️
Wow, a book could be written on this story to be honest, there's a lot of tense tragedy and beauty in it. Solo definitely would make for a good story villain. One of the surviving chicks could grow up and avenge their fallen sibling, or something.
we started following this journey last year. Admirable🙏🏼❤️🇧🇷
the Solo saga is like some sort of a Greek tragedy
It's a shame that Barney suddenly disappeared, he was my favourite
I love your video’s!!!
@RobertEFuller
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 😊
I really miss Barney
That's probably the most fascinating and interesting video I have watched on KZread this year! Thanks for sharing!
A lovely video. Goodbye, beautiful Barney.
Fascinating insight to Barny’s breeding activities. Thank you for putting this together and sharing it Robert.
I just found this channel and already in love. I can see why so many people loved Barney. He was truly a great, wonderful owl. I never thought birds in general had so much emotion. Sometimes I feel like animals care more for their mates and offspring than some people.
Barney the great Ow we remember youl! Thanks Robert for your great job!
Oh he was a beautiful fellow, beautiful pair
Thank you for this wonderful video, so sad but that is nature, best of luck for the coming year to Finn and his mate! Great content Robert!
Another Superb film. A great account of Barney. We are now following Finn & Gylfie on the live feed on a regular basis & learning so much about Barn Owl behaviour. Great stuff!
@RobertEFuller
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you are enjoying!
Beutiful story of barney. Like to see similar videos Like these in the future.
A true warrior, looking after his family.!
I came to this channel sometime soon after Solo. Man what a journey it's been. I think I found you through the video of Solo snatching an owlet.
Beautiful, Robert. You’ve portrayed the story of an owl’s life as richly as an saga or epic. Barney was the hero of his very own Greek myth.
Truly a wonderful video! Marvellous insight to not only a spectacular life of a barn owl but even the unusual behaviour. Love it!
I never got to meet Barney what a very handsome barn owl he was and a protective dad.
Patty- That was a beautiful story. I'm not sure what happened to Barney. I'm glad she has Finn now. I love these stories.
You are so talented. Thank you for sharing your beautiful work.
Beautiful video, that's life 🦉🌄🌳 Thank you ♥️
Robert, Thank you. Your videos are breathtakingly beautiful.
@RobertEFuller
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@harrietking8768
2 жыл бұрын
# Robert E Fuller Oh I do!! I am mesmerised! ❤️👍
Wow incredible video.
I can't believe Solo turned on them like that! Nature is tough..
Dearest Barney, Drax is coming to you in your rainbow nest. She was put to sleep yesterday. She couldn't be cured. Now I cry for both of you.
This is so sad. I'm obsessed with barn owls and Barney was special.😢😭
Such a beautiful story and owls as well. Thank you for sharing. I’m in tears.
We lose our owls, and the heart will never be able to accept such losses. They don't have graves, but we always remember them.
Rest in peace barney, the best male barn owl ever seen...
.... what a totally amazing story of this beautiful owl ....
Ohhh i have followed for some months now and have eee to such tragedy. Not just with owls but other beautiful creatures.. thank you so much for sharing all the beauty . I love to understand where Gylfie started in Fotherdale. I can't believe almost that owls survive shorter than some spiders (which i love too). I love every extraordinary being which is everyone. I understand a bit more from your reminiscences with amazing camera work that we have this insight! I wish I could relay properly the delight and value of your work. Also how people can connect on the 24 hr comments cams. It's providing good sustenance when the world is so difficult
@MM-qb9is
Жыл бұрын
Sorry i couldn't correct my comments and spelling
I love Barny too.
What a magnificent video. Barney was definitely a great owl. I learnt alot from this. I cried my Heart out at the end. Knowing that he lived to be 4yrs old and it being a very good age was wonderful. There is nothing finer than Nature. It is my greatest joy in life. Thank you for all you do to teach us so much.
Barney was an amazing owl. What a wonderful tribute to him. I really appreciate learning about these beautiful birds..thank you Robert!
I have recently found your videos and Im absolutely fascinated! Very interesting and sweet stories. Thank you for the hard work and sharing them with us!
Brilliant work Rob. I'm thinking that must be a unique profile of most of the life of a single UK Barn Owl and so highlights the constant struggle to survive and breed every year. Thanks for all you do.. I've done a lot with my local Barn Owls in the last ten years (made a couple of videos about them on my KZread channel ) but here in Kent there are so many landowners/farmers (and of course developers/local planning etc) with minimal interest in helping the very wildlife they claim to "love to see" that it's an uphill battle ...
A lovely video to commemorate the life of Barney.
Great video of Barney's life!! Just an amazing story of an amazing owl..thank you!🦉👏😊
R. I. P. Barney