Robin Nest and Baby Robins

Heat indexes of 110 were recorded. During these extreme temperatures mealworms, earthworms, grapes and blueberries were provided on a platform feeder. All were accepted by the adult Robins and fed to the nestlings.

The complete cycle from mid incubation to fledging was Live Streamed to the internet and watched by several thousand people on the wild-bird-watching.com website.

Three weeks of Robin watching helped all of us to get a better understanding of and more respect for this so called common bird, the American Robin.

Here's to next season and thanks to all who visited and spent time in the chats. You each made it a very special event. Hope to see you next time. Enjoy the Videos

We begin with a short video of the female Robin as she returns from feeding to continue incubation of the four eggs.

This adult Robin is using a single note to call the nestlings from the nest. A single note to let them know she is near and may have food but isn't bringing it to the nest. Soon enough the oldest left the nest to be fed. Later the next day the remaining 2 left the nest, one in the morning and the other in the afternoon.

I purchased and set out mealworms, earthworms, grapes, and blueberries for the adults to eat and feed their young. The adult Robins ate all that I fed them and I believe that helped them through the heat.

This is one of the adult Robins feeding the nestlings and removing a fecal sac.

This baby Robin fledged a day earlier than the other two. This is the oldest and the one chat members named #1.

This is the youngest of the three nestlings becoming a fledgling. After three attempts at leaving the nest, this is the actual fledging.

This is our baby Robin named #3. This nestling left and came back to the nest three times before leaving for good. This is just some video of where it finally ended up after leaving for good.

I hope you enjoyed the recap of the Robin nest cycle as much as I had bringing it to the internet for anyone who was interested.