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    Mama Robin

    A couple of weeks ago I noticed a robin consistently hanging around very close when I'm out working on my boat(on a trailer). So I looked around and located a nest site under construction nearby. I've been keeping an eye on it and even after it appeared complete it stayed vacant for a few days. Then today I noticed a head poking up above the edge of the nest. And of course the slightest excuse brings out the camera

    I did not realize that robins use mud in their nest construction.

    Mama Robin

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    Re: Mama Robin

    Nicely captured.

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    Re: Mama Robin

    Excellent!!!

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    Nice shot, Dan. It pays to be vigilant.

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    Update: Mama Robin

    Mom succeeded in hatching five eggs. Chicks are growing. Just a cell phone photo.

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    Re: Update: Mama Robin

    What a joy to be able to watch this happening. Nice shots too.

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    Re: Update: Mama Robin

    Interesting shots. The nest looks very crowded!

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    Re: Mama Robin

    Final update on the robins. I was amazed at how fast the chicks fledged and got out of the nest. Shortly after posting the last image we went away for a week and when we returned they were out of the nest. Our bird dog, Grace, found one of the fledglings in a plastic bin that was sitting in the yard. There was an inch or two of water in the bottom and apparently while learning to fly the poor thing landed in the bin and couldn't get out. It appeared to still be quite healthy albeit somewhat damp. I took it out of the bin and carried it back to the nest tree. Mom and dad robin promptly flogged my about the head and shoulders for my efforts. What is that saying? The path to hell is paved with good intentions.... Anyway, another clutch of birdies is preparing to make the long trip south.

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