Wordy Wednesday: Two weeks to hatch and fledge
While I was in Vancouver, robins built a nest in the shrub right by my front step and door. (A few years ago robins had built a nest in the same shrub, but further in and not so close.)
The eggs hatched either on June 25 or 26, and the babies that survived flew off sometime between Sunday afternoon (when I got home) and 10 AM Monday morning (when I left for an appointment).
It was hard to get any pics, because of the shrub's branches, but here's their progress. Sadly, the third smaller/weaker one must have been pushed out about a week ago, as s/he was there on July 2nd, but not on the 4th. I know it's Nature's way, but it's still harsh.
The last snapshot, above, is from the morning of Sunday July 9.
I hope the two that survived to fledge make it; I understand (from a quick Google search) that 50% of robins don't survive their first year.
I admit I'm glad they're gone, though. I was trying be as quiet and as slow as possible, going and coming, but it was still stressful for them, and the parents too.
Good luck, little ones!
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We had a robin's nest in the very middle of our Camellia bush by the front sidewalk. Crazy mom always flew out when we passed. I know what you mean about the next too close to the door. I think the nest is empty now no more mom flying out.
Robins seem to make their nest down too low (in my opinion), quite easy for other critters to get to the nest.
Hugs Cecilia