‘Nature’s soap opera’: how a wildlife artist’s nestboxes became a YouTube hit

Wildlife artist Robert Fuller has gained global popularity by livestreaming bird nests on his YouTube channel. The project, which began as a personal research tool, has evolved into a massive digital community focused on nature observation.
Why it matters
It demonstrates the power of digital platforms to foster global interest in environmental conservation and wildlife education.
Barn owl chicks livestreamed from Robert Fuller's YouTube page. Photograph: Robert E Fuller View image in fullscreen Barn owl chicks livestreamed from Robert Fuller's YouTube page. Photograph: Robert E Fuller Wildlife ‘Nature’s soap opera’: how a wildlife artist’s nestboxes became a YouTube hit The births, fledgling flights and even first dates on Robert Fuller’s site are about to hit a million global subscribers
The article is a straightforward feature piece on a successful digital media project.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in