Carol DM
Sharing a surprise photo taken earlier this morning in my backyard. I have been watching a robin’s nest in one of my pine trees. I could see the nest but it was too high up for me to see what was in the nest.
So I had to wait. I would go out and peek as much as I could every day. I could not see anything. But I noticed the female robin flying up to the nest with food. So I knew something was in the nest.
Yesterday while out checking the rose bush I noticed the robin was making a lot of noise. Sometimes the females will call to the babies when it is time to fledge. I have never been this close to a robin and her babies before. So I stood back to watch. And I witnessed the baby fly out of the nest! Excitement is only a minor description. This moment happens so quickly, if you blink you miss it.
I watched the baby hop down the fence line and it would stop for the female to feed it, then it would continue hopping. This morning it is still in the yard. At least one of the babies is still here. Not sure how many she has.
I slowly walked out to the tree this morning and saw the female on the ground. I looked up at the nest and there was a baby staring right at me. Hanging out on a limb. I could not believe it. Maybe this was a second baby that had just fledged from the nest. I had my camera, as always. I snapped about 20 photos. The baby sat still the entire time. As soon as I started walking away, it flew to the momma robin.
The photo is not great but I was under the pine tree and could hear the Momma trying to get me away so I was in a hurry, not wanting to be attacked. The photo below was taken a few days ago. The female is sitting on the nest.
Sorry such a long post but I had to tell you the entire story. So that was my morning, hope yours was good as well.
©CarolDM2019
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Have you ever witnessed a baby bird leave the nest?
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Yes
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No
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Thanks, it was a baby that just left the nest.
This is a magical moment. I am glad that your yard has the very different birds that have built their nests. What you captured in the photo is unique.
I have more than ever this year. As the trees mature, I see more. Hope to get better photos. It is hard when the parents are nearby squawking at you!
Lovely post the photo are beautiful
Thanks, I was very excited.
What a precious moment! I have seen such a moment many years ago with some swallow babies.
Yes indeed it was, I could not believe this baby was right in front of my eyes.
Wooow, your morning was really wonderful. We do not see such a miracle every day.
Yes it was so exciting I can hardly describe it!
The photo almost looks weaved. I love it!
Thanks, he was hiding in the pine needles.
It’s a really nice photo … I saw it when the bird fell from the nest
Thanks, it is a miracle to witness.
Wow! All that excitement!!
It must be wonderful to witness such great moments!!
Oh my goodness, I cannot even describe the excitement. The bird flew onto to the ground after being in the nest for several weeks. Their instinct kicks in and it is just incredible to watch.
Haha, I feel the excitement through your words!
Now you’ve more than flowers to share!
Another explosion perhaps? Of birds and creatures in your garden! 🙂
I hope so…. there is another baby head in the robin nest… stay tuned!
Ok, I’ll not switch channel 🙂
Nature has its own beauty .
Yes it does, and excitement.