Kestrel Dad Learns to Care for Chicks After Mum Disappears

This is the story of Mr Kes, a male kestrel who must learn to care for his six chicks after his mate suddenly disappears. To support my channel and the wildlife rehabilitation and conservation work I do, please donate here: or join one of my supporter communities in exchange for behind the scenes content here: 00:00 Mr Kes must learn to care for chicks 00:14 Male kestrels don’t know how to parent 00:32 I check up on chicks 01:20 Mr Kes tries to brood 02:01 Male kestrel has no idea how to tear up food 02:44 I feed smaller chicks 03:07 At last male kestrel learns to tear food 04:27 Mr Kes calls for his mate 05:06 The female briefly returns 05:35 Bringing the chicks in overnight 07:03: Chick swallows lizard 07:27 Male kestrel feeds chicks successfully MALE KESTREL MUST LEARN TO PARENT Female kestrels are the primary care