Robin's nest

[Ndukes]

I inadvertently disturbed a robin's nest while tidying up along the roadside outside our home a few days ago. I was strimming long grass when a robin flew out. Close examination revealed a nest and I threw some cuttings around the spot in an effort to restore some cover for the nest which was now very exposed. I have been cautiously monitoring the outcome and (especially for people like me who are 'for the birds') I am happy to have captured these three images. They are all quick shots as I didn't wish to linger.

Life goes on!


Nikon Df and Tamron 28-300mm PZD at 300mm. 1/320 at f6.3, ISO 1250.


Nikon Df and Tamron 28-300mm PZD at 300mm. 1/320 at f8, ISO 1400.


Nikon Df and Tamron 28-300mm PZD at 300mm. 1/320 at f6.3, ISO 1400.

[Rebel]

Nice shots Nevillie...

I had no idea they nested in the ground!

Well done trying to rescue the situation, hope it works

[Shadowman]

Nice captures, hopefully the birds still use the nest.

[Ndukes]

Nice shots Nevillie...

I had no idea they nested in the ground.

Came as a surprise to me too Matt. But I checked it out and it seems they nest low in hedges or in grassy banks. The nest is really well constructed with grass twigs and moss so they are good builders!

[Rebel]

Came as a surprise to me too Matt. But I checked it out and it seems they nest low in hedges or in grassy banks. The nest is really well constructed with grass twigs and moss so they are good builders!

I watched two magpies build a nest over the course of a couple of months in a tree which I could see from my desk in work.

I would of love to have photographed it everyday to show the progress but unfortunately photography is forbidden in the building.

[Ndukes]

Nice captures, hopefully the birds still use the nest.

Looks good so far John. It's now six days since I disturbed it and as of now the mother appears not to mind me looking in briefly now and then. The biggest threat to them now is the neighbour's cat so I'm encouraging my Labrador to give it a hard time.

[Ndukes]

I watched two magpies build a nest over the course of a couple of months in a tree which I could see from my desk in work.

I would of love to have photographed it everyday to show the progress but unfortunately photography is forbidden in the building.

It's not good when work gets in the way of photography.

[bnnrcn]

Lovely shots Neville I would try tighter crops for #1 and #3 to make the birds stand out more.

[Ndukes]

Many thanks Binnur.

[IzzieK]

I love #1, Neville...oodles and oodles of cuteness there...All good shots...

I once saw a robin gathering some dried grass for its nest but I didn't follow it to know where it went but everyday, I see two in my yard picking up some worms and flying somewhere...now I will be on the look-out...I am hoping wherever its nest is located, it is safe from our neighbour's cat...or our two dogs...

[Ndukes]

Thank you Izzie. Sometimes it's the simple things that are important.

[IzzieK]

Thank you Izzie. Sometimes it's the simple things that are important.

I agree...I still think it is cute though...