Releasing Five Kestrels into the Wild | Rescued & Returned to the Wild | Robert E Fuller

Описание: Watch as I release five kestrel chicks here at Fotherdale.

Date filmed: August 2024

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ABOUT THIS FILM
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When I am handed three kestrel chicks from three separate locations across Yorkshire they are ready to be released to the wild.

Kestrel rescues
All three were found by members of the public and had been cared for by Thirsk Birds of Prey Centre, Battle Flatts Veterinary clinic and Ryedale Rehabilitation.

Watching them go
My network of cameras allow me to monitor their progress. The kestrels are ready to fledge and within 20 minutes, the first chick is at the nest entrance.

Flying free
The second soon follows, and, although the third chick seems a little more nervous, it isn't long before it joins the others.

Two new rescues
The very next day I receive two more kestrel chicks. These chicks are also unrelated. I put them into my Sycamore Stump nest box and both kestrels also waste no time in going to the nest entrance.

Five kestrels
Five is an average clutch size for kestrels, so I hope these rescued birds will join up together.

Lending a hand
I leave food out for the youngsters to encourage them to use Sycamore Stump as their base. But with five beaks to feed, there are some arguments

Dispersal
In the wild, kestrels stay around their nest for a few weeks being fed by their parents, so I continue to leave food for them whilst they get used to hunting for themselves


CHAPTERS:
00:00 Rescuing kestrels
00:11 Their story
02:08 Leaving the nest
03:56 Two more rescues arrive
04:39 Kestrels fledge
04:58 Kestrels use nest as base
06:05 Leaving food for support


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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.

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