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~ The Robin Family ~

There was not much activity around the Robin nest last Sunday, so I had my son check to see if the babies were still in the nest.  He told me that the nest was empty.....Oh dear.  I couldn't figure out why the robins continued to take food to the nest over the following three days.  I know birds are birdbrains, BUT.....

 

 

 

I went up the ladder to check for myself, camera in hand.  I was overjoyed to see two little ones still in the nest.  They have grown quite a bit in the last week.

COMMENTS
Debdog said at 12:42 p.m. on May 16, 2008:
WOW PATTY!!!!!!!!!!!! amazing shots....it is so cool to watch these new lives growing :)xxxooooo
Pkeener said at 1:09 p.m. on May 16, 2008:
Ilove the last shot. this is a nice rerbirth tabblo.
Ira said at 1:43 p.m. on May 16, 2008:
Extraordinary tabblo. Surprising. Very rare. The nestlings are delightful.
YorkJodi said at 2:05 p.m. on May 16, 2008:
Wonderful, wonderful, beautiful photos of the robins... mine will not be so good... but I'm anxious to see how they've grown... last I looked they were just balls of fluff with a beak... smaller than your smallest robin photo here... and there is still an egg showing in that photo... ??? a late bloomer!!
Candlepower said at 7:30 p.m. on May 16, 2008:
I'm so glad they are alright! What a wonderful treat to get to watch them grow up. Great shots!
Memotions said at 7:45 p.m. on May 16, 2008:
Thanks all. These little guys are almost two weeks old and there is still one egg unhatched. It likely won't hatch. All four original eggs were laid at the same time and the gestation period should be 10-14 days. the fourth we think was tossed out of the nest to make more room. the remaining egg will likely be ejected soon as well. I'll keep you posted. It has definitely been awe-inspiring to watch this family. They don't seem to mind my presence and I only climb up to peek right into the nest every four or five days when the parents are off searching for food. I don't want to leave any traces of my human scent or the birds may abondon the young and I would feel terrible!
Hollyridger said at 7:55 p.m. on May 16, 2008:
Wow, how wonderful, Patty. What an incredible experience.
ConnieL said at 8:38 p.m. on May 16, 2008:
Patty, this is wonderful! Thank you for sharing with us.
Hhwind said at 9:39 p.m. on May 16, 2008:
Thank you for taking us through a wonderful experience
SterlingGray said at 10:42 p.m. on May 16, 2008:
Thank you for the update, I am very glad to see that the little ones are still with us. Wonderful photos.
Catmagneto0257 said at 6:46 a.m. on May 17, 2008:
Patty,the little guys are getting their pin-feathers now,they sure are cute!! I love all the pictures-great job,very professional!
Chaitiamma said at 9:32 a.m. on May 17, 2008:
Very nice reportage. Enjoy the tabblo very much !!!
Tishfish said at 2:09 p.m. on May 17, 2008:
Oh, this is so wonderful to see ! ! ! ! !
Wildthing said at 5:17 a.m. on May 19, 2008:
This is a great series, Pat. Keep 'em coming.
Loes said at 5:26 p.m. on May 25, 2008:
Wow, great to see Patty!
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