Among the world’s most moving stories about animals, few compare to Luna’s. For years, this tawny owl longed to become a mother, but heartbreak followed her every season. Her eggs never hatched, and last year she even lost her entire clutch. Still, she never gave up.
Luna lives at Fotherdale Farm in North Yorkshire, under the care of wildlife artist and rehabilitator Robert E. Fuller. She was rescued as a chick herself and raised by foster owls in 2017. Since then, Luna has grown into a gentle, nurturing bird — one whose maternal instincts have always been strong.
A Second Chance at Motherhood
Fuller often helps orphaned or injured owlets by placing them in the nests of experienced adult owls. This time, when he learned that two tiny chicks had lost their mother, he thought immediately of Luna.
“This means that after a long wait, Luna the tawny owl is finally a mum,” Fuller said.
When the chicks were placed in her nest, a hidden camera captured Luna’s first reaction. At first, there was quiet hesitation. Then, instinct took over. The footage shows Luna spreading her wings wide and wrapping the tiny owlets close — as if she had been waiting her whole life for this moment.
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Weeks later, Luna and her adopted chicks are thriving. She feeds them, grooms them, and shelters them beneath her soft feathers. Fuller shared that “Luna is so tender with her foster chicks,” posting new clips of the little family on his YouTube channel.
The owlets are growing stronger each day, and their bond with Luna is undeniable. After years of loss, she finally has the family she longed for — and the peace she deserves.
Luna’s story is a quiet reminder that love isn’t limited by blood. Even in the wild, animals feel, nurture, and hope — just like us.
