For the second straight year, a pair of American Robins is nesting on my patio's roof ledge.
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| Robin in a pawpaw tree |
Both robins guard that nest as well as they can. I don't know if this is a male or female - the female is slightly lighter in color but, as a beginning birder, I really can't tell them apart. This one was eyeing a threat. They don't harass the cardinals, goldfinches or finches that visit our feeders (to the left of the robin) but should a squirrel dare to enter our yard - watch out!
Here's some more info about robins and how they nest and raise their young.
This isn't from "our" nest but we saw this juvenile robin (bottom right of photo) a week or so ago on a street in Binghamton, New York. Will it survive its leaving of the nest? We'll never know.
Joining up with Sandee for her #WordlessWednesday.
I hope they all do well!
ReplyDeleteAs of today, still in the nest. We'll see. Sadly, I've read that robins have a high mortality (most die in their first year, typically). The average lifespan is 2 years but it's a little misleading because of the high mortality rate of young ones. If they make it past their first two years they can live for several years.
DeleteThis is such a fun time of year. It's so precious to see their nests and to watch over them.
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Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. ♥
Thank you for hosting, Sandee!
Delete...check out my robin's nest from last year.
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Oh my, in a post hole digger? You got some really good captures, too.
DeleteLucky you to make the photos!
ReplyDeleteSo cute!
Thank you so much!
Happy WW!
Happy WW to you, too, Suzana.
DeleteRobins are my favorite bird...
ReplyDeleteGee, I wonder why.
DeleteWe have birds that try to build nests under the roof and the whole thing falls apart on them. I feel sorry for them...
ReplyDeleteIt's not easy, being a bird!
DeleteI hope they thrive. We have a big hedge around our garden and the sparrows, finches and blackbirds have all built nests in it. The young are all learning to fly and you take your life in your hands when you go into the garden. Several times they have collided with me!
ReplyDeletehow wonderful to be able to watch the little ones grow
ReplyDeleteThe joys of having a nest nearby. So much bird watching for you without having to go far.
ReplyDeleteHow endearing are these Robins. Must be a pleasure to watch them go about their day. I have two mynahs nesting on our 15th floor parapet. And they come over for their daily dose of mangoes and melons.
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Have a great week, Alana. Stay well.
I really like the fact that you take care of the little birds. This species lives with us too and we had the joy of being visited in the garden by a robin several times.
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Oh, I love birdies, Alana and I wish we had a nest here too...*licks paws*...or better not🙊We have a lot birdies around now too, the most are youngsters and I love to watch them💗Pawkisses for a Happy Day🐾😽💞
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful it must be to observe the birds in your own garden! Especially the little ones! ❤️
ReplyDeleteI think this is simply the best part of spring...the new little babies!
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