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Baby Robins


It was just a week ago that I showed you our newborn robins.  Look how much they have grown in a week!


The nest is so close to the front door, the mother robin usually flies away anytime the storm door opens or closes.  We were at the UNA storytelling festival on Saturday night until after ten.  When we drove into the yard, I saw the neighborhood cat sitting right under the nest, and I was scared that my little ones were gone.  That time, the mother bird did not leave the nest, even though the porch light came on and we were noisy getting in the front door.  The cat left hungry!
The three babies have grown so much in a week that their house is getting a little crowded.


I can observe them from inside the house.  If they aren't covered by their mother, they are wanting to eat.  I am amazed at how many worms the mother brings them. This has been a real learning experience for me, and I dread the day they leave the nest.

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  1. lil red henMay 21, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    They do grow so quickly and by next week they'll be almost ready to fly. I guess every creature has to watch out for danger; even the cats are chased by dogs.

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  2. Patricia J. WeaverMay 21, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    The Mama is a good mother because those babies a huge... I hope one doesn't get pushed out of the nest.

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  3. Faith, Folklore, and FriendsMay 22, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    I am a little worried that one will fall or be pushed out. It is funny when the mom is sitting on them and they poke their heads out from under her. Thanks, Charlotte, I didn't know how long it took for them to be able to leave the nest.

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  4. Janet,May 26, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    Really great pictures. I just love watching nests filled with little birds. We have so many robins in our yard. I've been watching the eagle cam in Shepherdstown, WV. The eaglets are sooo big now. I am afraid they will be leaving soon, I will miss watching them.

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