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‘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
TL;DR
- Wildlife artist Robert Fuller started building nest boxes and placing cameras to film inside.
- His YouTube channel, livstreamimg footage from these boxes, is nearing one million global subscribers.
- Lockdown significantly boosted interest in the channel, with viewers from around the world tuning in.
- Popular content includes wildlife births, fledgling flights, and interactions, likened to a 'nature's soap opera'.
- Fuller's art business subsidizes the costs of filming and equipment, while YouTube ad revenue covers staffing.
- He expresses concern about YouTube's support for AI-generated content, believing it detracts from supporting human creators.
- The channel has had a positive impact on Fuller, making him more mindful of others, and viewers worldwide have expressed how meaningful the content is, especially during difficult times.