Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
When Gylfie the barn owl's partner disappeared, she spent her nights calling out for him. But these calls attracted a new suitor and Gylfie wasn't quite ready for him.
Date filmed: July 2026
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Gylfie & Dryer
This barn owls pair have been together since 2023, so when Dryer suddenly disappeared Gylfie naturally called out for him.
A new male suitor
But instead of bringing Dryer back to the nest, her calls attract a new male to her nest. He arrives first whilst she is out hunting and when she returns she is taken aback to find him inspecting her nest.
Rejection
Gyflie immediately puts up a fight and they lock talons in a lengthy battle. But the suitor returns and twice more she chases him off.
Gylfie's chicks
With two older chicks to care for, Gylfie's time is taken up hunting for them. Although they have both fledged, they still depend on her and most nights she is busy delivering food to them.
Second brood?
Often barn owls attempt a second brood after their first chicks have fledged, but for that to happen Gylfie will need a new mate. This new male is going to have to work a lot harder if he's going to convince her to pair up with him.
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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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When Gylfie the barn owl's partner disappeared, she spent her nights calling out for him. But these calls attracted a new suitor and Gylfie wasn't quite ready for him.
Date filmed: July 2026
Join this channel to support my work and get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCU0LJ9et5Tb3m7COFzShgLg/join
Watch Gylfie the barn owl interact live on my nest cam: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx09JDaWUEFPocIUijCjOMU5rY8a_QugD and follow her story in this playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTFvvODtBvHc&si=2jDv6GlgSlt-2DO_
*ABOUT THIS FILM*
__________________
Gylfie & Dryer
This barn owls pair have been together since 2023, so when Dryer suddenly disappeared Gylfie naturally called out for him.
A new male suitor
But instead of bringing Dryer back to the nest, her calls attract a new male to her nest. He arrives first whilst she is out hunting and when she returns she is taken aback to find him inspecting her nest.
Rejection
Gyflie immediately puts up a fight and they lock talons in a lengthy battle. But the suitor returns and twice more she chases him off.
Gylfie's chicks
With two older chicks to care for, Gylfie's time is taken up hunting for them. Although they have both fledged, they still depend on her and most nights she is busy delivering food to them.
Second brood?
Often barn owls attempt a second brood after their first chicks have fledged, but for that to happen Gylfie will need a new mate. This new male is going to have to work a lot harder if he's going to convince her to pair up with him.
*ABOUT ME*
___________
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.
You can support my work by donating here: paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=A52ZHAMJZC3J4 or joining one of my supporter communities: robertefuller.com/support_and_donate
You may like to purchase my artwork which you can find on my website: https://www.robertefuller.com. Many of my paintings are portraits of the wonderful characters you watch here!
Follow me on social media: robertefuller.com/pages/social
#barnowl #owl #robertefuller
___________________
© Robert E Fuller
Copyright Disclaimer: Please feel free to share my videos but do not download any content without permission with the intent to re-upload. If you would like to license any content, please get in touch: mail@robertefuller.comJoin this channel to support my work and get access to perks:
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