Witness the first moments of a new life in the wild

Nature · Published 11 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Experience the delicate process of an owl chick emerging from its shell. This footage from BBC Earth's Super Powered Owls captures the arrival of two new owlets under the care of Lloyd and Rose.

The video documents the hatching of the first of two expected owl chicks. It provides a window into the natural wonder of avian development and the responsibilities involved in caring for these young predators.

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