From Nest Search to Eggs: Barn Owls Gylfie & Finn's Love Story | Gylfie & Finn | Robert E Fuller
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Approaching their second season together, barn owls Gylfie & Finn search for the best nest.
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Ready to nest
There are plenty of bird boxes around my Yorkshire home, but the obvious choice for this barn owl pair is Elm Stump box. Gylfie has raised four successive broods here and knows it well. So by January they were scraping out a hollow ready for their eggs.
Checking out the competition
After spending some time getting this nest ready for the season, Gylfie suddenly decided to tour other available nests.
Sycamore stump
Her first stop was Sycamore Stump. Gylfie nested here with a previous mate, Barney, back in 2019. But this year this owl box is occupied by another barn owl pair, Willow & Ghost.
Ash stump
Another option is Ash Stump and Gylfie & Finn relocate here for a while, scraping out more hollows and even snoozing in it during the day. But they don't keep a close enough watch, so kestrel pair Mr & Mrs Kes move in.
Beech stump
The barn owls move on to Beech Stump. They had five chicks here last Autumn which sadly perished due to bad weather and lack of food. In case they choose this box this season, I decide to renovate it, making it wider and more comfortable.
Nest box wars
But as soon as it's ready tawny owls Bomber and his mate Luna move in. If Gylfie wants it she will have to fight the much larger species for it.
Owls clash
This doesn't defer Gyflie, and there's a ferocious flurry of feathers and talons. The tawny owls have nested at Beech Stump for the past two years, (they are early nesters and had already left by the time Gylfie & Finn moved in last year) and are not going to give it up without a fight.
Owls fight
The tawny owl pair attack Gylfie & Finn, who retreat back to Elm Stump.
Season begins
After two months of searching for the perfect nest, with the tawny owls still in Beech, Gylfie's decision is made for her. Elm Stump is the only option left.
Courtship
Now the nest is decided, it's time to start a family. The two barn owls are inseparable, and Finn rarely leaves Gylfie’s side.
Gylfie lays first egg
At the start of May, Gylfie begins contractions. Finn looks on, concerned, but then falls asleep and misses the moment the first egg is laid.
Curious male
Finn has been a father before, but he's still curious about it all. As Gylfie goes on to lay three more eggs, he can't stares at each in wonder and even tries to incubate.
Incubation
Unlike most birds of prey, barn owl eggs are incubated as soon as they’re laid. This means Gylfie is almost entirely reliant on her barn owl mate Finn to support her. Thankfully he is very attentive and brings regular food deliveries.
Barn owl eggs
Barn owls lay eggs with 2-3 day intervals and Gylfie lays like clockwork until the clutch is complete.
Next time
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I am Robert E Fuller, a British wildlife artist based in Thixendale, North Yorkshire, UK. I build habitats to encourage extraordinary wildlife into my garden and use nest cams to study their fascinating day-to-day lives. These studies inform my paintings. I share the best of my video research on this channel for free.
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CHAPTERS
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00:00 Barn Owl Nest Hunt
01:21 Ash Stump Nest
01:53 Beech Stump Nest
02:19 Barn Owl vs Tawny Owl
03:00 Gylfie & Finn Visit Nest
03:53 Tawny Owl Attack!
04:52 Nests Decided
06:14 Finn Discovers Tawny Owl Egg
06:55 Gylfie Fights Kestrel
07:34 Barn Owls Finally Settled
08:35 1st Egg Laid
09:29 Finn Provides Food
10:31 2nd Egg
11:32 Eggs 3 & 4
12:07 Next Time…
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These two were the old guard of the woods. I always loved how Finn seemed to think himself everyone's uncle, checking on the eggs of his neighbors but rarely ever taking aggression against anyone. ♡♡♡♡♡
@juanito2533
Жыл бұрын
Oh those "Daddy's" Need to Know 😮 But Also investigate 😅
@snowleopard8913
Жыл бұрын
These beautiful owls are amazing!🥀🐆
@WobblesandBean
Жыл бұрын
I can't believe he did that!
@Loveraptors101
Жыл бұрын
WHAT??? I wish I had seen that 😮
@pritishukla6433
Жыл бұрын
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I love and miss Finn greatly. Rest peacefully, dear Finn, and fly high ❤️
@RobertEFuller
Жыл бұрын
For those that remember Barny Gylfies first mate he was the most amazing Owl ever and then Finn came along he was definitely the most amazing and amusing owl literally ever ! He will be greatly missed by so many people Hopefully dryer can be a good match for Gylfie
@bluesbest1
Жыл бұрын
@@RobertEFuller She seems to know how to pick them.
@azmn2656
8 ай бұрын
@@RobertEFuller So that means Gylfie is much older than the rest of the owls.. Is it natural for female barn owls like Gylfie to live longer than the male counterparts?
The way Finn looked at his bride when she was in labor was beyond beautiful. My heart just grew bigger watching them💖💖💖😘
@annefrankgacha1942
Жыл бұрын
The exact same thing I was thinking!!! 🥰😍🤩
@snowleopard8913
Жыл бұрын
This makes me cry. I am so happy to have found your channel, Robert Fuller!🪶🥰
@Loveraptors101
Жыл бұрын
I never noticed how beautiful barn owls are up close. Because, I’ve never seen a barn owl up close like in your videos @RobertFuller The spots and rings on their feathers are so pretty.
Can’t believe it’s been about a year since they started a new family, miss you Finn, everybody is doing great, rest easy
@adventuresofbct8612
Жыл бұрын
I’m new to watching Robert’s beautiful videos - what happened to Finn?!? 😢
@HappyOwl92
Жыл бұрын
@@adventuresofbct8612 He died after drowning in a water trough designed for livestock last autumn 😢
@adventuresofbct8612
Жыл бұрын
Oh no, that breaks my heart 😢😔 Poor Finn…he was the sweetest. 💔 I so appreciate you taking the time to let me know, so thank you for replying to my comment
@villebooks
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, Finn would be proud of his family!
@BlackFlagHeathen
Жыл бұрын
@@adventuresofbct8612 NOOOOOOOO, now I’m crying. Poor baby. Rip Finn. 😢
Finn standing beside her as she lays her first eggs is so precious.
@RobertEFuller
Жыл бұрын
He was a very attentive mate.
House hunting is more intense than I remember it being
The loveliest image capture of Finn & Gylfie. Happy memories of Finn brings tears to my eyes. If there is an owl heaven, he is flying about it with a soft white halo
Oh I do miss my favourite boy Finn. Thank you Robert for giving us the wonderful insight to the world of owls.🦉🦉 Fly high Finn your entire owl family misses you xx
Awwww the way Finn looks at her when she’s about to lay the first egg. How sweet! Rest easy Finn.
Precious Finn
@villebooks
Жыл бұрын
True 🙌
@ahmadahmar4878
Жыл бұрын
What happened to finn?
@ameliorateepoch9917
Жыл бұрын
@Ahmad Ahmar He drowned in a livestock water barrel.
@H3LLO-K1TTY
Жыл бұрын
@@ahmadahmar4878 he died
Finn was my absolute favorite goofball with his antics and curiosity. I miss him so, but I'm also looking forward to seeing the next of Gylfie's brood. She has such excellent taste in gents!!
@RobertEFuller
Жыл бұрын
Finn was amazing owl to watch full of character all owls are different let’s hope Dryer is a good match for Gylfie
@nenisyahrir4510
Жыл бұрын
🦉LOVE 🦉
I miss Finn and his ceaseless fascination with eggs.
Oh I do miss Finn, I was devastated when he died.
@xyz7572
Жыл бұрын
Me too. He was a truly wonderful little soul, and I still think about him. I wish we could have gotten more time with him.
We really miss you Finn~!
Saddened to hear about Finn , the chemistry between him and his mate was a joy to watch, I can’t believe he drowned, he was such an amazing dad and mate.
Oh Finn, you were such a good hooty-boy! We miss you so, even as we root for Dryer and Gylfie now.
@shilohndrah
Жыл бұрын
So true so well said!
Always love this cute couple. miss you……Finn
Finn really seems fascinated with eggs, it's so cute!
@jeweltorkelson
Жыл бұрын
"My babies?"
Awwww, darling Finn. I miss him. He was special. Such a wonderful, loving character!
Sometimes I sure hope there is such a thing as Owl Heaven, like in Guardians of Ga'Hoole. And Finn and all the lovely owls from these videos are flying through the aurora borealis, and looking at their offspring thriving forever. 😅
@xyz7572
Жыл бұрын
This comment made me tear up. Our wonderful Finn and all the other sweet owls we have love and lost… I like your thought of them flying through the aurora. Sleep well, dear Finn, and fly high ❤️
@Nerathul1
Жыл бұрын
May he rest in Owlhalla forever where the mice and voles never end.
So miss Finn, it hurts to watch.
Brings back great memories watching these back in the day
1:27 "Hey guys! Welcome to our channel GylFinn" 3:15 "Welcome to our new house tour!"
@BlackFlagHeathen
Жыл бұрын
Owl KZread vloggers! Love it lol
When an owl passes, it takes a final flight. It swoops above the trees, on a moon lit night. And it comes to a tree of purest silver birch, and there it takes a rest on its final perch RIP Finn you will be missed Gentle Goober.
@Lonesome__Dove
Жыл бұрын
❤❤❤❤
@ahmadahmar4878
Жыл бұрын
What happened to finn?
@dragonheart4paradise
Жыл бұрын
@@ahmadahmar4878 Fell victim to drowning from a livestock watertrough
@Lillythepanda123
Жыл бұрын
@@ahmadahmar4878 he drowned in a water trough while trying to cool off, he couldn’t escape and died.
@sageo7618
Жыл бұрын
@@Lillythepanda123 So sad. Nature can be beautiful and cruel.
Finn was the best dad ever ❤
Have you ever thought of having one long movie of all the birds of when they fight, feed, meet, and why in time order? It would be fascinating to see. Great work as always!
@RobertEFuller
Жыл бұрын
Yes, it's always interesting to see how the birds interact with each other, particularly early on in the breeding season. May be an idea for a future film!
@bluesbest1
Жыл бұрын
@@RobertEFuller It's always cool to me to see protagonists from other videos make appearances in their neighbors' stories, like when Finn (and later Gylfie) poke at Luna's eggs without doing anything. Or how Mrs. Kes' anxiety stemmed from Luna's efforts as a foster mother paying off.
It's been a pleasure watching these 2.
I really love the barn owls relationship! They really show love to one another ! It’s romantic
@RobertEFuller
Жыл бұрын
Hi 👋 Barn owls at there best 🥰 Some say animals don’t have complex emotions well I think 🤔 my videos so they do especially these two love birds 😆
Finn was always my favorite; I'm going to miss him!
Thank you so much Robert for this great film. I‘m very touched by this pair of owls. I will always miss Finn, he was so loving 🥰
It's so adorable how Finn tap the eggs lol and its so cute that he stayed by her side through the delivery
Gylfie, my big owl love.
Good morning. It's 7:15 in Seattle, and what a great vid to start the day. Thank you, Robert, for all of the hours of filming, editing, keeping the nest boxes up to date, and so much more... all to share these amazing videos with the World. Have a super day, everyone! ⚘ 🙏❤🙏 ⚘
I have a pair of screech owls that live behind my house. I hear them every night doing their tremolo (jave video of the sound on my channel) but i hadnt heard them do their horse whinny until last night! I was so excited to hear that sound! Its really the little things in life that bring me joy
@snowleopard8913
Жыл бұрын
Darn tootin🥀🐆
Can´t thank you enough for this lovely video @Robert E Fuller ! So looking forward to the next episode ! Dear Finn I miss you always , you were a wonderful owl 💖💖💖
It's been really interesting watching a bunch of your videos. This morning I found my first horner owl and going to place a few owl boxes up for next year soon. Thanks for producing these videos they got me excited to help out the local owls out my way.
@freespirit6209
Жыл бұрын
Good for you! And lucky owls!
@RobertEFuller
Жыл бұрын
That is fantastic
My God birds love each other so much
So absolutely precious. I love Barn owls and wish the best ❤. Thanks for sharing this work, Robert. We're lucky to be able to see wildlife like this.
Ah Finn-Finn-Finegan! I do miss him because he was such a unique character beyond what we see from "normal" owl behaviour. I hope Dryer turns out to be a good provider & good father, as Gylfie goes "claws off" once the chicks can self-feed - Finn was a hunting machine dad!😍😇🐭🐁🐀
Her face expressions from 11:10-11:15 is so precious, you can see their love for one another so easily🥹
So wonderful to see this sweet pair again! Finn was my favorite ❤️
Not surprised Finn is curious, conception is magic.
The thing i loved the most about this whole story, was how absolutely beeming with joy they looked when preening and being near eachother, it was beautiful.
Miss you Finn, will always remember you
I love em 😁😁😁💯
Robert, you really bring these timeless and wonderful secret struggles and victories to life for us. Thank you.
Finn and Gylfie are my favorite barn owl pair ❤ They’re such a strong team
Every woman needs a husband like Flinn.
I love how hey look at the camera :)
I think you are fabulous just like the amazing wildlife you help and record. Thank you for sharing. I can't get out right now due to medical issues and you bring joy to my life as true and pure as the love you have for wildlife. Thank you May you be showered with blessings
@snowleopard8913
Жыл бұрын
It is a wonderful way to pass your time. I am waiting to really get back out as well!🥀🐆🐾
This couple is so sweet!!🦉🦉💞
Fascinating! And your narration is superb!
Thank you for posting this stupendous owl story!
Ohhh yay I just love these videos on the stories of the owls and their stories esp when involves chicks! Look very much forward to them!
I miss Finn everyday. I even have a picture of him up in my kitchen
I miss Finn terribly. I really enjoy these films ❤😊
We got to see alot of our gone but not forgotten stars in this video! Ty. They warm my heart. Great doc Mr. Fuller. Superb.
@RobertEFuller
Жыл бұрын
Yes can’t believe we have lost some of our main characters but there will be more amazing birds and animals to come
Hermosas 💖 lechuzas 😊❤❤❤❤
Love Yorkshire, beautiful and quite wild countryside. Father's family are from West Riding. The owls are so magnificent.
I have always loved owls. They are such beautiful creatures! Thank you for posting all the owl stories. I love them!
Thank you Robert. You must work so very hard to do the things you do!!! I enjoy your films so much. I just love them. Thank you😊😊😊😊❤❤😊😊😊😊😊
@RobertEFuller
Жыл бұрын
Thanks glad you enjoyed the video and yes it’s a very busy life but I love what I do which makes up for the long hours
Thank you Mr Fuller for another fabulous video. Your camera work, editing and commentary makes for some brilliant story telling.
So exquisit.
I am new to this site and hate to hear something happened to one of these beautiful creatures. It saddens my heart. But at the same time happy to all the owlets who grow so strong.
Best documentary 👍
I love finn he looks so calm I wish i was as calm as him
@snowleopard8913
Жыл бұрын
Watching them will help. I wish I were as well!🥀🐆
@user-jm4ls6sr5q
Жыл бұрын
@@snowleopard8913 thank you snow!
what a lovely man you are ❤
Looking forward to the new hatchlings. Peace and Love from Denver, Colorado USA
The allopreening is my favorite part. U know it releases oxytocin in their brain and feels good to them.
Theyre so beautiful and just like otherworldly looking. Thanks for sharing their story w us Mr. Fuller.
@RobertEFuller
Жыл бұрын
Hi 👋 glad you are enjoying the videos the barn owls are so adorable otherworldly sum’s it up perfectly
@Lonesome__Dove
Жыл бұрын
@@RobertEFuller ♥️👍😊
I absolutely LOVE this!!! They are so Adorable!!!!!!!
@RobertEFuller
7 ай бұрын
😃 Some people say animals don’t have feelings 🤔 maybe this might change there mind
Nice music.
Love that these two owls cause beef with the others cause they couldn’t decide which house they liked better
I'm glad they chose such a big nest that comfortably fits the both of them, seeing that they love being around each other
Such a great documentary. The narration is fantastic and makes me truely invested in this family's story 🤍 Can't wait for the next part of their journey!
You did a really great job, thanks a lot for sharing！👍🤩🙏👏
May glaux rest Finns soul
😢miss you finn
@RobertEFuller
Жыл бұрын
I know it reminds us all just how amazing he was and all of his funny antics 🥰
Two love birds! They are beautiful! My favorite owls! Bless your heart for being their caretaker! Now that’s what I call fast food delivery! Do they mate for life? Thank you for the share! ♥️
The narration really makes the video!
Mrs.Kestrel is so stressfull after Gylfie take a look that she decide leaving forever :((
Recognized the song used at 03:53 as Break of Reality's song Vintage! Nice music choice :)
Such a sweet couple! ❤
Dude it was beautiful 😮
Thank you 🤗
Just beautiful to watch they really are special birds
Finn bonding with the eggs! I love your videos.
Lovely. Thank you!
I really like the way they found a way to include Luna and bamber
Really marvelous.
These Barn Owls look smaller than here in the U.S., they are really quite lovely. Really looking forward to Gylfie and Finn's story. Thank you Robert.
Such a marvelous family ❤
Wonderful video. The first one today😊 We had owls tons of eagles up Northern Minnesota
Oh Finn. I miss the gentle boy.
I love barnowlie I think they are my favorite owl thank you for sharing these wonderful lives ref you are amazing ❤
First time I watch your vids, I love it. Now, me and my kids watching together. Thanks for a very nice vids. What a wonderful world!
Another outstanding video, thank you Robert. I love it but it tugs at my heart strings as I still miss our quirky Finnie Finnegan so much. He was the most amazing character and he and Gylfie were something else. Love them both 🦉 ♥️🦉♥️
Good luck
Wonderful video Robert, thank you for your efforts.
@RobertEFuller
Жыл бұрын
Thanks 😊