A Robin Bird in the Tree - Story

by Joyce Truby
(Woodridge, IL USA)

My Robin and Pictures Story

As I was leaving my home one day, I noticed a robin pulling out worms in the grass near the door.

As I watched her, I heard a peeping sound! I looked at our little skimpy tree and noticed a nest. However, it was over my head and I couldn't see into it.

I got my new camera and adjusted the screen so that I could hold the camera up arms length over the nest and point the lens down and the screen showed what was in the nest - two newborn baby robins! Mommy bird must have gone to get them lunch.

A few days later I decided to check again, but as I opened the door mommy robin swooped past my head so I made a hasty retreat. I waited for her to leave and took a few more photos. This time the babies had feathers!

I tried again a week later, but now mommy bird was waiting for me! As I aimed my camera, there she was - sitting on a branch and glaring at me! Can birds glare? This one did!

So I took a quick shot of her and ducked back into the hall. I looked in the nest the next day and the birds had flown their nest.

Robin on Nest

by Karin
(Chesterfield MO USA)

I live in an apartment complex and this robin has her nest at the front door of the complex.

She has been sitting for about 10 days or so not really sure. She even has a nite light from the street light at night. I will post more later.

Pool Robin's Nest

by Pearce
(Bunker Hill, IL, USA)

A Robin has selected our pool equipment fence to build a nest. We will try to send photos as the events change.

Four beautiful sky blue eggs were laid with in four days. She seems to be getting use to us.

We try to stay out of her view when ever possible, by going along the grass to get to our patio. We hope to have some video sometime next week.

From Wild-Bird-Watching.com

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Robins On My Porch

by Kyla Hatfield
(Flatwoods, KY USA)

I was so excited to have these birds with me this summer! I've enjoyed watching daily! The mama bird sat with her eggs every day and night. She was such a fantastic mom!

Then, one day I noticed she wasn't there. All of a sudden, she arrived back with a giant worm in her mouth and then I saw a beak! Later that day, I saw two beaks! There were two babies!

I took pictures of the adult birds through my front door so not to disturb the robins. When mom would fly off to find food I'd hop out on the porch and snap some shots of the babies quickly and disappear back in.

The birds were able to fly about a week ago and left me. I missed watching them daily. Then, yesterday I noticed a bird in the nest again.

Would this be the same bird laying more eggs or is the mama having empty nest syndrome?

I hope she is laying eggs because I would love to see this miracle once again!

Our Robin House Guest

by Ken & Sue Le Meur
(Crestwood, IL., USA)

Robin in Window Flower Box

Came home from shopping to find a nest had been started in our flower box by our back door. We thought it would not develop because it was so close to the door and all the traffic and activity there.

The next day we saw the Robin working on the nest packing mud and smoothing it out with its body. The Robin flew away as we use the door to let our (4) dogs out into the yard but came back and continued when they were finished.

The first few days the Robin would not use the nest at night and we kept thinking it abandoned the nest. Days later we observed first one then two days later two blue eggs in the nest.

We are still concerned as to it's proximity to our back door but decided to let the Robin decide if it was suitable and did nothing.

We use our front door as often as possible now but still have to use the back door for the dogs and found that sometimes the Robin doesn't move from the nest. We're hoping things go well for them. More pictures available.

Any suggestions let me know.

Robin Nest

by Lou
(Texas)

For two years now we have been blessed with a robin nest close to our patio.

The birds have built a nest on top of the electric box and under the roof line of the house.

It is a perfect place to raise babies! During the spring storms, the rain doesn't reach the nest and as far as I can tell, nothing is able to get up there to disturb the eggs.

It has been such a gift to me to watch these birds take care of their young. Both years, they have been such good parents!

I hope they come back year after year! Does anyone happen to know if it is possible for the babies to come back to the same nest year after year??

Enjoy the pictures!

My Robin and Babies

by Wanda Gray
(Kitchener, Ontario, Canada)

We have a Robin that decided to place its nest on our spare bathroom window. It is the most amazing experience - the nest is about 5 feet above the ground (almost eye level).

We have taken pictures everyday, and have been able to watch the entire process from start to finish (we are now in day 7 of the hatched eggs).

The Robins are comfortable with us taking pictures or even viewing them from the bathroom window - and have allowed us to take a few outside pictures as well.

It is amazing to be able to look out my window and have a Robin starring back at me!

Truly one of the most amazing experience we have had....

Mr. & Mrs. Robin Returned

by Frank Ferraro
(Wyomissing, Penna. U.S.A.)

We have had, for the 2nd year, a Robin's nest perched on our outdoor speaker. Mr. & Mrs. Robin took good care of their three little ones. Actually, there were 4 eggs in the beginning. It was very enjoyable watching them each day.

A Round, Round Robin!

by Karen Barchent
(Findlay, OH)

At first I wasn't even sure what I was looking at when I saw this rather rotund robin just standing there with its back to me as I watched from the kitchen window.

I don't believe I have ever seen such a belly on a robin! It must be the meal worms my husband has been leaving on the flat stone near the bird feeders.

I am hoping that she builds her nest nearby so we can enjoy watching her babies, too!

Wilds of Manhattan

by Sam
(New York, NY)

We heard some chirping outside of our apartment. It didn't take long to find the nest with 3 eggs. They hatched a few days ago.

We need to be careful opening the security gate and window...the mother doesn't seem to like the noise.
Caught this picture while she was away.

Robin Hatching Her Eggs

by Mary Peddle
(Oshawa Ontario Canada)

I have a Robins nest built above my friend deck as I was watching the mother Robin flew away.

Then the next Robin came into her nest and had taken one of her eggs.

So every time I would see that Robin I would shut it away because I thought it would eat her babies.

Well now that Robin is on her nest again so I am not going to to do that because I really don't know if I should so I will just leave nature take it's way I certainly hope that it will be okay.

I will take a picture to show you. I will let you know what happens.

Robin nests in Ornamental Pear - SF Castro 1895 Victorian

by George King
(San Francisco, CA)

While looking into certifying another tree in my garden, a large Monterrey Cypress, my wildlife observations in other trees in my yard was heightened, including the life and activity in the ornamental pear tree.

Starting back in 1999 my neighbor and I had observed a hawk nesting in the cypress tree and we were thrilled to watch the mother fly in live rats and other rodents to feed her young.

It was an amazing sight and I felt so honored that she had chosen the cypress in my garden for her nesting process.

I was told by one of the many arborists who have evaluated the tree that the birds and other wildlife see the impressive tree as an “island of safety” in the middle of a sea of an unfriendly and noisy city.

Ever since that time I have been observing many other birds and wild life in the garden, including the recent nesting of an American Robins in the pear tree.

We often see The Parrots of Telegraph Hill, Blue Jays, Sparrows, Mourning doves, Hummingbirds and American crows and Ravens just to name a few.

Then there are the raccoon families who come by almost nightly to have their typical pool party in the garden’s water feature.

They can create quite a lot of havoc in the garden, but I always say the wildlife were here first, the human race are the intruders.

This latest activity and nesting by this family of American Robins just happened in the past several weeks and sits just outside my study window, so I get a close look at the nesting process and wait for the hatching to come to life. The attached picture was taken July 21, 2017.

We are anxiously waiting to see the new newborn chicks and see how the garden I’ve created in the middle of this city continues to give a home and life to many creatures.

Determined

by Sandra
(Ellicott city, md, USA)

Momma Robin built her nest during high winds and rain storm! As she attempted to build her new home for her new family, materials kept blowing away.

She returned over and over again to build. Finally the nest was stable. Her determination proved successful!

Her determination to build her nest storm or no storm is also a lesson in commitment and success!

I look forward to watch with anxiety and wonderment and hope that she returns each season. She found a nice spot to guard against weather & predators and has a view!!