Juvenile Common Buzzard Learn to Fend for Themselves | Discover Wildlife

Juvenile Common Buzzard Learn to Fend for Themselves | Discover Wildlife | Robert E Fuller

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Common buzzards continue to care for their chicks for weeks after the youngsters have learned to fly. But when it's time for the juveniles to leave home these ferocious parents let them know!
Dates filmed: June 2021 - January 2022
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Secret lives of a common buzzard family
I’ve been following these common buzzard chicks since they were about two weeks old, watching them grow from scrawny chick to quarrelsome birds
Common Buzzard v Turkey Vulture
The word "buzzard" describes different species in different parts of the world. In North America it’s used colloquially to mean turkey vulture, but in Europe it refers to the genus Buteo, closely related to the red-tailed hawk.
First fledge
In mid-June the chicks are 50 days old, and one has fledged the nest. I have a feeding station about 50 meters away where I leave carrion for them. Once they learn to hunt these young common buzzards will consume a varied diet, from worms to rabbits.
Common Buzzard parents continue care
With growing chicks to care for, the adults make regular visits to grab a snack for themselves at my feeding station and when the young fledgling follows its mother to the station, she immediately begins to feed it there. It will be six to eight weeks before it’s independent and until then its parents will care for it and show it ropes.
Second chick fledges
Six days after its sibling, the second chick fledges leaving the youngest alone in the nest. It's fascinating to see this last common buzzard chick exercise its wing muscles and hop about, eager to fly too.
Hidden cameras
I am able to follow this common buzzard family via remote cameras hidden close to their nest, but every so often these need to be reset. On my second visit, I find the last chick has left the nest too.
Juveniles competitive
As they grow the chicks, who were once so close, become increasingly competitive, fighting over food and chasing one another away.
Buzzard parents
Common buzzards typically mate for life, staying together all year round even after the chicks have fledged. They also demonstrate remarkable patience with their increasingly demanding chicks.
Buzzard feather development
As they mature, the plumage on each buzzard chick starts to change with darker colours giving way to lighter hues.
Time to leave home
As the young buzzards grow, their parents begin to withdraw until finally in November the female is ignoring their begging calls, and even pushing them off the feeding post. It's time they found territories of their own.
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CHAPTERS
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00:00 Following a buzzard family
00:24 Buzzard vs vulture
01:33 What buzzards eat
01:55 Buzzard chicks get ready to fly
03:03 Buzzard parents continue to feed
04:10 Second chick fledges
06:40 Fledgling visits the nest
07:11 Juvenile buzzards grow in confidence
09:15 Buzzard behaviour
10:23 From fledglings to juveniles
10:54 Female chases young away
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@matrixlag4074 6 ай бұрын

Very underrated channel. National geographic quality. Keep up the amazing work

@gaze505 6 ай бұрын

This naturalist and artist are highly rated.

@Jess-740 6 ай бұрын

Agreed!👌🏾

@RobertEFuller 6 ай бұрын

Oh thanks just wish I had a fraction of their budgets imagine what could be possible 🤩

@rc-daily 6 ай бұрын

Better imo

@mjoao4635 6 ай бұрын

@@RobertEFuller 1% ,,,you deserve it 🙂

@mdc123-v2v 6 ай бұрын

I adore Buzzards. I think they get overlooked in favor of the more glamorous raptor species, especially here in Scotland, but I admire just how adaptable they are. Beautiful birds, and who doesn't love hearing a Buzzard cry and seeing them soaring overhead.

@Mynder16 6 ай бұрын

3:40 Imagine your kid chasing you all the way to the supermarket just to demand you feed them while you're there.

@RobertEFuller 6 ай бұрын

Oh yes 🙌 This is why I love reading your comments 😆 every one sees something different and funny

@ZWD2011 6 ай бұрын

Buzzards and glider pilots look at each other to see where the thermals are. I am often accompanied by more than one when circling in a thermal. Of course, their rate of climb is a lot better. Magnificent animals!

@pandap4ntz 6 ай бұрын

Amazing footage Robert! I felt so sad for the last remaining chick in the nest, poor baby just wanted to fly. That's amazing how close you were able to get to him. Thank you for feeding them and monitoring their progress, you're a guardian angel of the wild kingdom 💜

@dianestiner8602 6 ай бұрын

A fascinating story of a Buzzard family. I often see Buzzards but never like this. How fabuleous. Thank you for sharing.

@rosenia5409 6 ай бұрын

I like how the father was like, “no no I’ve done my part, ta-ta!” 8:40 😂❤

@pauldurkee4764 6 ай бұрын

I remember them as fairly common even in the late 70s in Wales. They have a very healthy population and can even be seen in and around allotment sites in Cardiff during the winter. They are often overlooked as less glamourous, but I used to watch them soaring and circling for hours.👍

@richardjohnson5529 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Robert for the great close ups of these Beautiful Birds.

@RobertEFuller 6 ай бұрын

My pleasure 😁

@shilohndrah 6 ай бұрын

I must confess I haven't been so interested in Common Buzzards until now. Your video is so eye opening, intimate, and insightful, that. When you got close to the last fledgling in the nest, even though it had its back turned to you, you can tell it trusted you. So amazing, the rapport you have with these wild birds. The fact that they mate for life, are such caring parents, and also let the young ones know when to shove off to find their own turf, their own mates, is somehow so wonderful. Thank you Robert for helping the Buzzard Family with your supplemental feeding and filming. Most of us ordinary folk are so tickled pink to get so close to these birds and to appreciate them, thanks to your lifelong love for Wildlife.❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@lyngruen8607 6 ай бұрын

There is so much humanity could learn from the animal kingdom. 😮😊 Thank you Robert ❤ Texas Nana

@Masonboro 6 ай бұрын

Really appreciate you putting out these well filmed and edited videos as they are greatly appreciated and enjoyed.

@RikaJP 6 ай бұрын

It's exciting to see the growth process of this birds. It's adorable to see a chick shaking the head in front of the camera. I'm glad they grew up well. I was able to see another world that I had never known before. Thank you so much.🌍🦅✨

@RobertEFuller 6 ай бұрын

Oh thanks that’s what I love to do is bring you stories and footage that you would not normally see

@deborahmckenna4964 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this wonderful video! Fascinating to watch the chicks become brave and seeking independence as times goes by. Love it!

@hugsfornagi 6 ай бұрын

u’re my favourite youtuber i always come back to binge watch ur videos

@merrylmarsh9037 6 ай бұрын

Another captivating insight. Thank You for your brilliant work.

@gerrilea1 6 ай бұрын

Your body of work inspires us all. What beauty and grace. Thank you for sharing so much with all of us!

@fieldsman3307 6 ай бұрын

Magnificent and thank you for your dedication to wildlife and for sharing it with us.

@johnwelbourn3811 6 ай бұрын

Astonishing footage, wonderful birds. It's a pleasure to see them close up, rather than soaring 100 metres up in the air.

@RobertEFuller 6 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊 I pleased I have managed to share a closer view of there lives

@Spike-ck5tj 6 ай бұрын

That was a beautiful film. Thank you. "Mantling" I learned a new word too. I get very excited seeing my local buzzards. My home overlooks land, I have cheesed off my partner several times shouting "Quick! Come and Look!" He races downstairs thinking it's an emergency its just me excited to see the Buzzards or other beauty so close up (he is not as enamoured by wildlife as I LOL)

@RobertEFuller 6 ай бұрын

Oh thanks 😊 I always get a buzz out of seeing the buzzards too 😆

@user-lt8xt8wg9m 6 ай бұрын

Your photography amazes me. So beautiful to watch. Barbara ❤️

@RobertEFuller 6 ай бұрын

Thank you glad you enjoyed a glimpse into common buzzards lives

@kamalakailasam4573 6 ай бұрын

Best channel I have ever seen

@sanjeevsambyal4276 6 ай бұрын

Great job Mr. Robert. Keep going, it's treat to my eyes every evening.

@maramakesjournals2319 6 ай бұрын

Really excellent. Beautiful birds. Thanks!

@reginaclarke1574 5 ай бұрын

Marvelous video!!! What a blessed life you lead...and also give to the creatures around you in that gorgeous landscape.

@Kkidzz 6 ай бұрын

Speaking of Mantling’…. I’m currently hovering over a bowl of Biscuits & Gravy, squawking at the kids.

@lallyt2403 6 ай бұрын

😂

@RobertEFuller 6 ай бұрын

Hopefully you can keep them off 😆

@robertharris1748 6 ай бұрын

So when are you going to see them off, to encourage them to find their own territories? 🤣

@jasonlieu5379 6 ай бұрын

Mr Fuller I must say you are living the dream I always wanted to live out in the country and have bird houses like that. I love the content keep them coming. I am now a new subscriber with love from NEW JERSEY U.S.A

@minal-xf6dg 6 ай бұрын

Congrats to the young fledgings! Young buzzies whizzin' around and buzzin' around the lands!

@zacharryguerin6512 6 ай бұрын

wonderful vid ref im gonna start popping back in to the lives more to se how the birds are doing 👍👍

@RobertEFuller 6 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊 It will be nesting season again before we know it 😃

@bennyfranklin 5 ай бұрын

Really loved this one. It brought back memories of days in the early 80s dealing with all the new kids at summer camp. Love the channel and the time you take to edit the amazing things from the footage daily. Really makes my experience at home so much better while encouraging me to get out more. Cheers from NY

@happybee7725 6 ай бұрын

Great footage Robert. As always.

@paulhampson8496 6 ай бұрын

fantastic vedio 20 years ago I'd never would of seen 1 but now there going from strength to strength see and hear them all the time brilliant to watch just shows how well the pairs are doing many thanks for your time Robert truly amazing work

@RobertEFuller 6 ай бұрын

Oh thanks 😊 we used to see one or two occasionally over wintering when we were kid on the farm and now they are everywhere

@jeaniemenu1822 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, Robert, for another amazing video. ❤️

@LKBRICKS1993 6 ай бұрын

Excellent video really enjoyed watching.

@francoisebeylie2923 6 ай бұрын

Thank you mister "Smiling Bob" !

@doremefasolateeda 6 ай бұрын

I love the Disney rendition if the 3 buzzards...sooooo funny!!!... Truthfully though... buzzards are smart and funny!

@suzannecarter445 6 ай бұрын

In Texas what we call "buzzards" are considered the cleanup crew - incredibly useful creatures - but I never considered them cute like these little guys.

@marthasundquist5761 6 ай бұрын

You, and Your cameras catch what the rest of the world buzzes by. Thank you for the peeks into wildlife!

@RobertEFuller 6 ай бұрын

Oh thanks that’s what I love doing bring people something they wouldn’t normally see

@renepena3024 6 ай бұрын

Such a beautiful and interesting video, thank you!

@starchb0mb 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for clarifying that "buzzard" references completely different animals on the opposite sides of the pond. Having grown up in the US, "buzzard" has always evoked an uncomplimentary mental image and is interchangeable with "vulture". Thank you for sharing these videos with us, really enjoy them!!

@RobertEFuller 6 ай бұрын

Thanks there are many species around the world sharing the same name which causes a lot of confusion The common buzzards the full story is coming soon

@bonniesheplar5130 6 ай бұрын

What beautiful birds. When you said these were buzzards I was surprised. I relayed buzzards to the turkey buzzards because that’s pretty much all I see here in Miami. They come down from up north every single year in winter, and I just love to watch them sore the sky’s. Since I was a kid, they would always go to downtown Miami to the courthouse building. I really love watching birds since I was a little girl. Now we have so few here. 😢 Thank God, I live near a big park and a nice bay and then the intercoastal, so I still see some birds, but the feral cats have pretty much killed all the songbirds. That really breaks my heart because we used to have so many.

@jason.bressner7466 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for helping these guys out! 😄

@LJster8768 6 ай бұрын

I love falcons eagles and hawks i love to see your video its so good!

@mondavou9408 6 ай бұрын

Very good job!

@ED-on8to 6 ай бұрын

You do amazing work! Thank you for these great videos! And a happy new year.

@RobertEFuller 6 ай бұрын

Thank you glad you enjoyed it buzzards

@eileenp9226 6 ай бұрын

Very fascinating to watch them grow and interact with each other.TY❤😊

@leticiabraun2909 6 ай бұрын

Absoulutely gorgeous production with really beautiful choice in music too… and, getting to see how Bussards develop, I‘ve always wanted to learn more about them, Thanks so much!!

@RobertEFuller 6 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊 from me and my team this was edited by Will

@nmritter 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic!! I get so excited when you upload a new video!!! Your videos take me out of my world into the world of birds..thank you!!

@RobertEFuller 5 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Loads more videos planned so keep watching!

@jackiehood170 6 ай бұрын

What an amazing video. Its a privilege to be able to see into their world. Thank you

@ANiMALFRiENDS_GOLDMAN 6 ай бұрын

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@annadobie8383 6 ай бұрын

Loved learning about the buzzards.

@janetfitzgerald5794 6 ай бұрын

I enjoyed this so much

@lastone783 6 ай бұрын

There is quite a difference in your buzzards and the ones we have in SE Georgia USA. Turkey vultures are not a pretty sight. Yours look more like hawks and are beautiful birds. Thank you for the insight!

@LemonLoverCockatiel 6 ай бұрын

I believe Turkey Vultures are still beautiful. Seeing a group in a tall tree in winter with their large, beautiful and dark wings spread to catch the warm rays of the sun. It's fantastic. And seeing them soar effortlessly with hardly any flapping is simply majestic. They may not have beautiful eating habits, but neither do most predators/scavengers. Even the buzzards in this video eat carrion. That niche is incredibly important, and protecting our wildlife, no matter how "untraditional" their cuteness, coolness, or whatever human descriptions may be given, is always important.

@pandap4ntz 6 ай бұрын

I think vultures are cute in their own way too 💜

@muwizar 6 ай бұрын

It is hard to film Buzzards since the male builds so many nests pre nesting season. Well done.

@kerrykestrowl6785 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing their secret world I see red tail hawks a red shoulder hawks daily❤

@parishesofthebuzzard9437 2 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Thanks for posting.

@myvillagebirds 6 ай бұрын

Awesome. Thank you Robert.

@andrejka_talking_out_loud 6 ай бұрын

I had no idea the distinction between buzzards / vultures of North America and how there is something like a hawk called a buzzard elsewhere in the world. So fun to watch.

@Penelope-vi1vh 6 ай бұрын

Just great

@swawekvandermeer99 6 ай бұрын

Maybe your best! Thx a lot❤.

@dvgayle1 6 ай бұрын

Remind me of the Turkey Vultures we have in Texas.

@tbascoebuzz4782 6 ай бұрын

I’ve learned so much from your channel. I’ve never once thought of these beautiful birds as vultures. In my area of California, they look almost identical to our Red Tailed Hawk (as you’ve described), of which there are an abundance here. Thank you so much for your valuable wisdom of which you impart intelligently.

@ata1811 6 ай бұрын

Best one yet!! Than you!

@RobertEFuller 6 ай бұрын

Oh thanks 😊

@shamik_sathe 6 ай бұрын

Lovely documentation. Please make one such video for sparrowhawks as well

@RobertEFuller 6 ай бұрын

Sparrow Hawks coming this year I have been filming a pair for 3 years and have captured some amazing stuff

@freshandzestyfood5033 6 ай бұрын

So many gorgeous close ups 😍

@rami_ungar_writer 6 ай бұрын

I find it incredible that you were able to get that close to the third baby without it getting scared or without the parents coming in to defend it, REF.

@RobertEFuller 6 ай бұрын

They got used to me and it’s a bit about how you move and act around them they know some how I’m not a threat to them

@rami_ungar_writer 6 ай бұрын

@@RobertEFuller that makes sense.

@ericswain4177 6 ай бұрын

In the Old World, members of this genus are called "buzzards", but "hawk" is used in the New World (Etymology: Buteo is the Latin name of the common buzzard). As both terms are ambiguous, buteo is sometimes used instead,

@RobertEFuller 6 ай бұрын

Yes 👍 if in doubt it’s always a good idea to go back to the Latin names I will try to explain more in the full length film coming out soon

@thecatsmeow9972 6 ай бұрын

Wow amazing

@m.hartyfool Ай бұрын

These are really large birds!

@andreasnordin9023 6 ай бұрын

King Fuller

@tangibleskull 6 ай бұрын

good :)

@Cookie0fPower 6 ай бұрын

Yay!

@glennwebster6344 6 ай бұрын

I don’t think we have buzzards in Ontario Canada, but have various hawks. It is interesting to have different naming. I enjoy you videos!

@renucarroll4143 6 ай бұрын

Love it!!

@Gregory-en5kq 15 күн бұрын

Nice

@susanschmid2271 6 ай бұрын

Super.

@TimsWildlife 6 ай бұрын

Hi Robert, amazing work. What cameras do you use to film these extremely shy birds in theirnest? I can't find this info anywhere. Thanks!

@RobertEFuller 6 ай бұрын

The nest footage was captured using GoPro’s and I use Sony a1 & a7s cameras

@TimsWildlife 6 ай бұрын

@@RobertEFuller thanks 😊 Robert

@ingridbond3432 6 ай бұрын

super

@RobertEFuller 6 ай бұрын

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@Chorok-TV 6 ай бұрын

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@JohnTallmann 2 ай бұрын

Hello ... These are simply amazing videos to learn from, your experience with the buzzards right threw to the family of Kestrals with the Father raising the eyases...heart warming video !...So for a Red tailed hawk Mother and Father that I have been watching from a distance for the past Month and half, courtship and all ...Every Morning since courtship I Wake up at 5:00 am till 11:00 and the Father has always come back with food for the Mother like clockwork ....Now this is the first day that I have not seen the Father Red tailed hawk right threw till around 3:00 and no sign of him yet .I GUESS my question would be if the father doesn't come back for some unforseen reason....will The Mother be able to hunt still without the male! .

@arkprice79 6 ай бұрын

Robert E.Fuller, do you ever want to have lynx and wolves reintroduced to Britain sometime It would certainly give you something new to study and watch on your cameras

@theck672 6 ай бұрын

Wonderful video, so educational, informative, beautiful and entertaining! Just great! Thank you so, so, much! I noticed none of these birds were ringed? Do you only ring the owls? (Rings - bands with the numbers on them?)

@RobertEFuller 6 ай бұрын

We ring kestrels too but buzzards are on the increase numbers so less have a conservation concern we do ringing usually on birds that have a conservation issue

@RobertEFuller 6 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊for watching and your kind comments

@theck672 6 ай бұрын

@@RobertEFuller You’re welcome and thanks for all you do!

@theck672 6 ай бұрын

@@RobertEFuller - thank you , that makes sense… happy to hear buzzards numbers are good!

@mettevunsjensen4094 6 ай бұрын

Howcome are they not ringed?

@cevagovago2774 6 ай бұрын

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@RagnaTheYounger 6 ай бұрын

Hi, how does feeding them via the feeding post affect the young? will they be able/ know how to hunt and survive on their own?

@RobertEFuller 6 ай бұрын

I don’t feed them every day and common buzzards eat a lot of carrion over winter so plenty of time to learn to hunt

@skyheart1495 6 ай бұрын

Isnt nature amazing great video🫶🏼🩵🦅

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@robinz2000 6 ай бұрын

So is the term buzzard a group name? As opposed to an individual name for say a red tailed hawk? In the US we have names for each different kind of what you would call buzzards. So I get a little confused with your terminology. Because we have kestrels, red tail hawks, gross hawks,p rough legged, hawks etc. So I was a little confused as to how you name your birds. I do really enjoy your photography. And I especially enjoy see all the different birds that you do. Thank you for your excellent programs

@RobertEFuller 6 ай бұрын

There are a number of different species of buzzards. The one featured in this film is the common buzzard (Buteo buteo), but there are a few found in the UK, such as the rough-legged buzzard (Buteo lagopus) and honey buzzard (Pernis apivorus). We also have other hawks, such as the sparrowhawk and red kite, and falcons, such as kestrels and peregrines. Hope that clears things up a bit!

@robinz2000 6 ай бұрын

@@RobertEFuller I recognized some of them. Such as a sparrow hawk. Which is a term we use here in the United States. You must use buzzard as we used Hawks, eagles, falcons. I see why it's important to know their scientific names. I was not aware of the terms with which you use. I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks 🤣 I was speaking of myself not you 😊

@robinz2000 6 ай бұрын

@@RobertEFuller So our red-tailed hawk would be an American Buteos. Which says they are a large soaring hawks. So because of you I am learning that there's old world members and new world members. Very interesting. I have a lot to learn. Thank you so much for answering and thank you so much for taking the time to answer my question. I do very much enjoy your channel. It's one of my highlights of the day.

@janetfitzgerald5794 6 ай бұрын

well you know that's what I thought-they look very similar but the mention of the turkey vulture in America threw me off. Guess I didn't listen to the rest of the sentence mentioning our beautiful red-tail