This is incredible. An ornithologist would say that these chicks had no chance....that the male wouldn't know how to feed or brood his chicks. But this one actually figured it out by the catch of the lizard. I felt sad for him when he called out for his mate one last time. I wish she could have stayed. But he did so well all on his own. Beautiful and simple and profound.

@jasmincass573

10 ай бұрын

She was stressed

@maddy8855

10 ай бұрын

Maybe gave her life to save the chicks...? As she knew there was something out there- and drew it to herself... 😕

@egosworldegosworld5373

10 ай бұрын

@@maddy8855 yeah it was that owl

@mariahmunnis6315

10 ай бұрын

Remarkable.

@Abdullah-wi1iy

10 ай бұрын

@@maddy8855 this aint no movie. she just left

love how clueless mr kes was once he had to take the role of the mother

@MarkDemarest

10 ай бұрын

as we all 😳🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️

@piperatthegatesofdawn

10 ай бұрын

​@@MarkDemarest speak for yourself 😂

@billblaski9523

10 ай бұрын

Lol when he was trying to brood the chicks

@BrassLock

10 ай бұрын

Mr. Kes tried using Mansplaining in the first few days. When that didn't work he tried the typical reverse-engineering all Single DIY Dads use to solve problems, and it worked.😊

@metalcatmom5891

10 ай бұрын

He was confused, but he was persistent and figured it out!

4:56 I love how they stopped chirping and stared in disbelief as their sibling flew off 💀💀

@heatherhicks2983

Ай бұрын

" what the hell did jimmy just do? " " I have no clue dude. "

@CanadianFitted

Ай бұрын

🦅 😮

@user-mm9cd7tc3w

15 күн бұрын

"Where'd he go?"

@DianSierra

12 күн бұрын

HE'S GONE

It's totally me, but the 6th kestrel has a sentimental look, like he's taking one last look at his bedroom before he heads to college.

@martainrainbows

10 ай бұрын

You’ll be happy to know that the sixth chick, called Jeff, returned to that same nest this spring with his mate Jenny and now they’re parenting three strong and healthy chicks! Today he has also fed the babies just like his father did 💕

@louzo5175

2 ай бұрын

​@@martainrainbows thats amazing!!

@sunitasopra

Ай бұрын

@@martainrainbows thats amazing!

@dustintacohands1107

Ай бұрын

Yes he did seem to like the place

No father really knows how HARD it is to raise kids, until he is knee-deep in it. Experience is a great teacher. Doing it alone, whether a bird or a human, is incredible!

@huetuber1204

10 ай бұрын

Bullshit. THere are single fathers out there who knows how hard it is. You just going to sit there and invalidate them?!

@minori6375

10 ай бұрын

or mother

@isabelamogosanu7777

10 ай бұрын

@@minori6375 i was gonna say this reminds me of wolf children. widowed mom has to learn to care for her 2 werewolf babies, amazing movie.

@claude13

10 ай бұрын

@@isabelamogosanu7777 that movie will always make me cry

@sophialima7504

9 ай бұрын

⁠@@isabelamogosanu7777What’s the movie called?

You must be a proud father also. Thank you for helping the baby chicks. I’m so very envious of your life! It’s magical! ♥️

@Ceo2323ue

9 ай бұрын

It’s not magical it’s love,wake up to reality

@linda6987

9 ай бұрын

Hey Rouge - shut the hell up. I’m talking about Mr. Fuller’s life being magical. I guess you need everything explained to you. I’m based in reality. You my dear cannot read.....

@lium24

8 ай бұрын

@@Ceo2323ue???

@AxolyTheAxolotl

2 ай бұрын

​@@lium24 Love, you know

@ambientwishwalker8908

2 ай бұрын

I can't live my life with more than 2 babies

Happy belated Fathers Day, Mr Kes and to you. It’s wonderful to see he’s taken on the role of mom to his babies. Thank you for sharing and for caring.

@Jason-gg4lm

10 ай бұрын

The bird won't see this

@memelordmeno8400

10 ай бұрын

​@@Jason-gg4lmNAHH REALLY

@tomashorst9544

10 ай бұрын

​@@Jason-gg4lmsurely you must be the life of the party wherever you go

@diegomoreno7760

4 ай бұрын

​@@Jason-gg4lm no way sherlock

@endiecutie06

22 күн бұрын

@@Jason-gg4lm WOAH HOLY CRAP I DIDNT KNOW THAT WHOA

My husband named himself after these birds. He passed away suddenly this spring and seeing this video brought me some much needed joy. They are wonderful little birds.

@MLIrons

10 ай бұрын

Sorry for your loss. But, I am glad you are finding some joys and along side the mourning.

@drhexagonapus

10 ай бұрын

I'm very sorry for your loss

@Jaimesgaming

10 ай бұрын

I'm sorry for your loss 🙏🕊

@FrankBoston

10 ай бұрын

Much love to you

@AxolyTheAxolotl

2 ай бұрын

Sorry for your loss, your husband will rest in beautiful place

Look at how happy the lil kestrel looks when he got to fly up that branch to see his dad, flapping his wings like "DAD, CHECK THIS OUT!"

@Nirrrina

10 ай бұрын

And then the next DAD LOOK AT ME TOO & the next I can do it too. Dad: eck!! I'm being overrun retreat retreat! Uh oh good job kids.

This Kestrel Dad is so smart!! The way he was able to realize his kids couldn’t eat and had to problem solve to keep them alive is amazing. Just took him a bit

The Kestrel chicks have two dads. 😁 I love that the dad stepped up to the plate and figured things out. He could have abandon them as well, but he didn't. Thank you for helping the little birdie family.❤

@DDDDDDD34

10 ай бұрын

Yeah I didn't think of that. It's cute 😊

@atlantabrooklyngal

10 ай бұрын

@@DDDDDDD34 😁

@Corneelius

10 ай бұрын

Oh is this like an update?

@cryptill0622

10 ай бұрын

@@CorneeliusI believe they’re referring to how the narrator of this video stepped in to help the chicks, acting as a second father to the weaker ones!

Robert Fuller is a top videographer and his videos are always a must-watch.

@renatoigmed

10 ай бұрын

I ended up subscribing to your channel and was impressed with the quality of his videos which are on par compared to the big pay TV media producers.

@Cy93

10 ай бұрын

And a great artist aswell 😄

@nigelft

10 ай бұрын

I place him in the same league as Simon King, and Sir. David Attenborough ...

@fjnagel5454

8 ай бұрын

​@@nigelftyeah, Attenborough would be proud, though I'm sure he knows of Roberts work. And Attenborough's work is not easily matched. For single person to pull of content that matches a BBC or NatGeo production, is absolutely crazy to me.

At 4:57 Anyone else just see the awe and excitement on that chick's face when joining his father? He's like: OH MY GOD DAD LOOK I DID IT I FLY ❤ So fricken wholesome

@user-xi1xy4tq9b

10 ай бұрын

He's asking for food

@toxicpenguin7167

10 ай бұрын

more like FEED ME FEED ME FEED ME

@rosenrot234

10 ай бұрын

While cute. That reaction from the baby is "DAD WHERE ARE YOU GOING? IM HUNGRY." so he followed Mr Kes lol

@ContilGarden

9 ай бұрын

"hey look at that you managed to fly- "FEED ME FATHER"

@VeraxFriends

9 ай бұрын

@@ContilGarden lol

Please don’t tell me I’m the only one bawling their eyes out…

@daisyelmir1289

10 ай бұрын

You're not.🌼💧

@mariacheung647

10 ай бұрын

I know 😢😢

@fetlock

10 ай бұрын

Nope

@jerseycatmews828

10 ай бұрын

I was invested in those, OUR six chicks too 🐣🐣🐣🐣🐣🐣😭

@iNanieke

10 ай бұрын

Same

This is one of the best videos I have ever watched on KZread. The guy commentating and taking care of the birds is wonderful

@janetstephens9563

10 ай бұрын

Robert Fuller is the most amazing wildlife photographer and artist I’ve ever seen. His beautiful videos are magical and feed the soul. ❤️

@Craftlngo

10 ай бұрын

he has his own channel here on youtube. Also with 24/7 cameras for several nestboxes. Not only for kestrels but also for different Owls

@AxolyTheAxolotl

2 ай бұрын

Same, I really like the information of ALL birds I wish I have a book that is the identification birds. But my mom said no

A novice yet determined single father and a caring uncle, those kids are in good hands.

To all the male kestrels who learned to feed their chicks. Happy Father's Day. 💕💕💕💕

Well done Mr Kes..great parenting and help from Mr Robert Fuller makes you a remarkable DAD to your beautiful chicks Bravo to all single Dad 🎉

Sometimes you have to learn on the go what it means to be a good parent

Such a hardworking devoted father~👍 Thank you for helping him take care of his little ones~🤗

Thank you, Robert Fuller, for helping the baby chicks. It was heartwarming to see them grow stronger and being reunited with their family 🙏

Those three youngest will never forget their long visit with their weird human uncle 😂

this was very interesting being able to watch this dad figure out his kids weren't eating and realized he needed to cut the food up and feed them. I love seeing non instinctual parents showing actual care for their offspring. Most birds I feel would run off and not bother with helping these chicks.

Incredibly beautiful and heart warming. Single dads way to go. I do wondeer where the mom went. Thanks for showing us this.

@sb5062

10 ай бұрын

The mother (Mrs. Kes) was said to have sadly been killed by a predator because she was no longer going around the area. Now sadly (Mr. Kes) the father is no longer seen around the territory. On a side note, one of the male babies now has a partner and has chicks of his own!

@patbowman6723

10 ай бұрын

@@sb5062 Thanks Very interesting.

What a smart bird! Even after his own wife decided she’s leaving, he still continues to care for his babies. ❤

@janesigabaro7593

10 ай бұрын

She didn’t decide to leave like how you’re thinking. She probably died.

Good to see the smallest (Jeff) about to be a father himself, such a good role model in Mr Kes ❤

@LarryJames-fv7gh

10 ай бұрын

Hello pretty can we be friends?

@hircenedaelen

10 ай бұрын

@@LarryJames-fv7gh don't be a creep

@VerminCrusher3010

9 ай бұрын

​@@LarryJames-fv7ghthis ain't a dating site weirdo

Congratulations to Mr. Robert E. Fuller for being featured here in the Dodo KZread channel. I have been fallowing his channel for a while now. His channel and his documentary about birds is indeed very educational to watch. I hope more and more people will watch his videos on his channel.

@contact___info

10 ай бұрын

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@iNanieke

10 ай бұрын

Yes I was happily surprised to see him on the dodo! 🎉

I felt for the dad as he called for his mate having no idea why she just up and left. I will never tire of watching animals and all they do, the never stop being awesome.

Belated happy father's day to Mr. Kes turned Mr. Mom!! ❤

5:55 Thank you for bringing a smile to me first thing. Bravo to Papa Kestrel & the wonderful Mr. Robert E Fuller, proper midwife

@moomoo-bv3ig

10 ай бұрын

Midwife is sweet 😍

It’s like the last bird had to have one last look at his home before moving on. Well done papa bird and thank you for helping to care for this beautiful family 😊❤️🤧

@martainrainbows

10 ай бұрын

You’ll be happy to know that the sixth chick, called Jeff, returned to that same nest this spring with his mate Jenny and now they’re parenting three strong and healthy chicks! Today he has also fed the babies just like his father did 💕

@joannemichel7264

10 ай бұрын

That’s amazing. ❤️😊😭

Both parents are needed, and it was unfortunate, the mother kestrel abandoned her chicks. Father kestrel did great and may his grown up kestrel chicks create a family of their own.

@Just_Pele

10 ай бұрын

Pretty sure she was killed by the owls.

@alanguages

10 ай бұрын

@@Just_Pele How can you be so sure? A mother bird of prey stays in the nest to take care of the chicks, while the father bird brings the food home. Similar to the tawny owls.

@moomoo-bv3ig

10 ай бұрын

@alanguages Watch the beginning again, the owls were after her and might have killed her.

@Just_Pele

10 ай бұрын

@@alanguages Did you even watch the whole video?

@alanguages

10 ай бұрын

@@moomoo-bv3ig I saw the beginning, but she flew off and did not come back, when an owl was outside. The only thing I can think of was, she distracted the owl to prevent it from getting to the nest, and she sacrificed herself.

So awesome that Mr, Kes was willing to step up and take care of his babies. You always do an amazing job with your videos, you have a lovely voice and do a great job narrating.

Mr and Mrs Kes! They fought so hard for their babies. You will both be missed, and your legacy lives on. 💜

@iNanieke

10 ай бұрын

What happened to Mr Kes?

@robertoprestigiacomo253

10 ай бұрын

@@iNanieke Last December Robert (the man in the video) reported that it had been weeks since he had last seen Mr Kes and he didn't think he would see him again (which he didn't) so chances are Mr Kes died. In that same period he had started courting another female and it's unlikely he just moved to a different territory.

@iNanieke

10 ай бұрын

@@robertoprestigiacomo253 That really breaks my heart 😢💔 I know it's just how nature works but we get so attached to these individuals right? Thanks for updating me!

@JomnCT

10 ай бұрын

​@@iNanieke If you want some heartwarming news, one of Mr. Kes's chicks (the youngest, last one to fledge) named Jeff had taken over his dad's nesting sites and is successfully raising a clutch of 4 with his new mate!

@AryaTiwari91

9 ай бұрын

​@@JomnCT😊 really good news

I’ve never seen such intimate footage of this amazing bird of prey. What an amazing job you did jumping in as a second father. Even more proud of my name now

Mr Kestrel is a wonder father. It tears me up.

This story is bittersweet, funny and sad at the same time, like a good commedy.

I love how he does intervene with the problem but still lets nature take its place❤❤

Its sad mom left but its wonderful that he figured it out! Thank you for the human guardian to help him along!

I absolutely love this video, since I am a big fan of the Kestrels. Thank you for helping dad make it. The odds were stacked against him but he did it. So awesome......❤😊

5:27 “We were being watched the whole time?!”

Wow well done Mr. Kes. You did amazing job 👏 I thought the mama would back because she was hunting. But she was not return. What a great Papa you are Mr. Kes! Such a admirable and remarkable father. Thank you kind-hearted Human! And for Dodo as well. Never fail to touch my heart again

It’s nice to see a dad helping another dad. ❤️ belated happy father’s day

Thank you for respecting their lives 💜

5:01 the pure excitement of the chick as if saying "DAD I JUST FLEW"

5:03 I can't help but imagine th little guy saying "Hey dad look I did it!!"

You’ve done well, Mr. Kes!💖💖💖💖💖

5:19 as the youngest child of three with one sister in college and the other about to graduate high school, yup

Happy Father's day, Mr. Fuller and Mr. Kestrel! ❤

Being a single dad with a lot of mouths to feed must be tough; good thing Pa Kestrel was there for his babies and figured it out. Good on him and the wildlife guy for raising those babies.

If you wanna know more about Mr. Kes, Mr. Fuller has his own channel and more documentaries about this story. Spoiler alert: Mrs. Kes did return to the nest days later, but only stopped by at the entrance and never entered. She was acting more strange and could have probably been injured presumably by the neighboring tawny owl(s). After stopping by, she then flew off and was never seen again. There could be a high chance she succumbed to her injuries, but no body was found nearby. So, it could also be speculated that due to the stress of constant home invasions and nest rivalries, she abandoned the nest. But the truth will never be known because again, there had been no sightings of her since.

@iNanieke

10 ай бұрын

The fact that she was still alive after her dispute with the tawny owls, does give me hope. But unfortunately birds are so good at hiding injuries until it's basically over. Hopefully she found her luck elsewhere, in peace. 😊

@samanthabarrow5863

10 ай бұрын

This is sad, poor Mr and Mrs Kes. Thank you for telling us

This is still one of my fav animal stories. Being a single dad is tough. Human or bird.

They look very beautiful when they fly first and joined their father on the branch.

So glad this guy stepped in to help.

A chick's life is def not easy! Such a sweet story. Our crew got on camera adorable little ducklings that had their nest in a tree. The challenge for them is that they need to follow their mum, that's on the ground waiting for them. The tricky thing is that they can't fly! It's really fascinating to see how they are able to survive!

They all look so excited to fly the first time lol and yes he took over stumbling but then stepped up amazingly 👏🏽

@LarryJames-fv7gh

10 ай бұрын

Hello 👋 can we be friends?

Best daddy ever ❤

2 Proud Dads ❤❤ And 6 Adorable Chicks

I know we’re not supposed to help wild animals, but thank you for saving those babies. I’m glad someone’s kindness has enough capacity to overcome fear.

Happy father's day to Robert Fuller!

Kestrels are such beautiful raptors! I actually have an American Kestrel tattoo. So wonderful that daddy Kestrel did such a good job trying to be a single parent and that the human naturalist, helped the babies! They are such little beauties. 💕

This is so amazing. Animals also learn and adapt to situations they can think critically and don’t just act by instinct. What an amazing and responsible dad. Better than some humans!!!! As the days, so shall your strength be.

難しい撮影ありがとうございます生き物の尊厳を守る人々はとても素晴らしいアレルヤリルヤ

The beauty of life ! Adapting is the perfect word, the Father adapted to something he's never done & gave life into his kids .

I'm happy that the dad tried his best at being an amazing father, it's amazing how despite struggling and being left alone with 6 chicks. He doesn't give up, and is able to learn how to provide for the chicks like the mom would do the best he could. For anyone wanting the full story, the owner of the vidoe shown is Robert E Fuller that's his channel name, you can search up Mr & Mrs kes and the video qill most likely pop up. And he doesn't say what happened to the mother kes buts its assumed that she ended up dying since she was being harassed by owls, which in this video it shows the owl.

Happy Father's day to this amazing dad

I have seen a lot of dodo videos and I think this one really stands out: It features somebody who is really experienced with wildlife. He is has compassion for these animals AND he is able to support them with competence. Mr. Fuller is actually able to help these animals by providing minimal and effective support - keeping them mostly within their natural habitat were they are able to life and develop as they should. I really really loved to see this video!

took me awhile to realise its a father's day special

Wow! This was a touching and extremely interesting video. Thank you for helping these beautiful birds survive! ❤

@LarryJames-fv7gh

10 ай бұрын

Hello pretty 😍 can we be friends?

@sb5062

10 ай бұрын

​@@LarryJames-fv7ghdude what 💀

Dad is a good hunter as well as a loyal parent.

Gr8 show. Seems women and men leave in every species leaving 1 parent to look after the kids. This one hit close to home for me. Ty for this. I really needed to see this right now. ❤

Robert is one of the most unique channels out there, with unparalleled detail and quality. Absolutely therapeutic, educational and absolutely stunning. Huge recommendation!!!

Mr. Kes is a superhero 🙌🏼

Thank you for sharing this absolutely wonderful happening. Yea for Mr. Kes and his babies 🩷💜💙🩵💚💛🧡💝

That was so enjoyable! You are my hero, Robert! You saved those babies. They would have surely died if not for you. What a gift. Thank you! Happy Father's Day, Robert! 💐🥰❤

Wonderful story! Robert never fails to impress with his appreciation of wildlife and his reasoning regarding just how much intervention, if any, is needed.

@LarryJames-fv7gh

10 ай бұрын

Hello pretty 😍 can we be friends?

Wow... Seeing the male Kestrel (aka "Mr. Kes") *learning* how to feed his babies is so *mind-blowing* to me. Great video!

It was nice that Robert helped with feeding the chicks from time to time that he was watching with the intention to try and keep them wild and alive. Yeah those 3 he temporary took likely wouldn't have survived if he hadn't.

Man it's 5am and I haven't slept yet and now my eyes are teary, that made me feel emotional out of nowhere :']

It hurts my heart to hear that the mom just abandoned her chicks when times got tuff😢

@RobertEFuller

19 күн бұрын

She wouldn't have abandoned her chicks - she must have passed away due to injury or ill health.

Thank you Robert. It was a phenomenal moment to see Mr. Kes carry on without his mate. Very heartwarming. ✨💖✨

Brilliant video and very well done to yourself and mr kes for all your hard work. Thank you.

I adore Robert Fuller! He's an amazing man with a love for all animals, big or small. 💗

Shoutout to all the single fathers out there.

Superb job made by Mr. Kes and foster dad?!!👏 Absolutely adorable!! 💕🥺

This is so cute ❤

This is the best wild life documentary I have ever seen. I cried for one hour😢 it touches the deepest level of human emotion. Absolutely brilliantly captured by a wonderful person too. Thx 🙏

I LOVE ROBERT E FULLER!! SO glad to see his lovely channel and all the care he puts into his work get more recognition

Greetings from barbados 🇧🇧 mr. Fuller thank you for assting mr. Kes.

This makes me think of how our dad struggled to take care of us when our mothers mental health declined rapidly and it wasn't safe for us with her.

I love how the chicks watch the first chick who took the leap and joined dad! Thanks for taking care of them, Mr. Fuller!

Belated Happy Fathers Day Mr. Kes. You earned it.

This is much more authentic and well done! Not always this cute cats, dogs and human babies compilations! Real life, real support! 👍

Happy Belated Father's Day, Mr. Kes! Well done!

Poor guy, it’s amazing they have such a strong instinct to care for their chicks. I bet he was one tired daddy.

Děkuji za vaši péči ❤

I wouldn't give Mr Kess all the credit now.... You helped them and I'm sure they remember you for it. This is why sometimes people find wild animals that aren't aggressive towards humans but they also don't prefer their company.... Hopefully they stick around and give you a chance to see their kids. 😊❤

I love when the first chicks had flown out onto the branch next to his dad, he looked so surprised at what he just did that he couldn't stop squawking about it

I keep being surprised whenever Thixendale appears on Dodo. I hope more people learn their story, it was really remarkable.

@echoing202

10 ай бұрын

I hope people know that the sixth chick, Jeff, is now a proud father himself in a nest in Thixendale. Granddad Mr Kes would be so proud.

I love these type of videos! Things I would never have the opportunity to see, thanks so much!