And here's what came toddling after him, a nestling that should still be in the nest. But that isn't the way the journey goes sometimes. Don't miss those tuffs of down around his crown. So cute!
This nestling, by the way, matches the parents, unlike the fledgling with Cardinal parents that perched on my patio recently. This youngster has Robin coloring and attitude with pale red under wings and reddish feathering on his breast.
He quickly tired, found a spot among the leaves and twigs and settled in for a nap. I could see him from a small embankment above and came back several times to see what they were up to. I learned a lot from watching this nestling and his pop.
More about this Robin family, the Bluebirds I promised and our Red-shouldered hawk family coming up.Linked to Bird Photography Weekly #39, at Birdfreak.com to promote the conservation of our world's birds.
How nice that you were able to watch some family interaction! A great series of photos!
ReplyDeleteI have been seeing many young robins around lately...It is so much fun watching the parents and the young interact.
ReplyDeleteI hope this young one survives being out of the nest so early.
I had lots of babies in my yard today also. so much fun to watch.
ReplyDelete...awww...what a sweet post. Glad the parents are there to take care of him.
ReplyDeleteThe adult robins are so active around our neighborhood, gathering worms like there's no tomorrow. I hope we'll see some fledglings soon, too. Nice series of photos!
ReplyDeleteSeems like there is plenty of spring activity in your garden. I have often heard very high pitched contact calls made by our endemic thrushes when they are out with their newly fledged young.
ReplyDeleteWhy Americans call a Turdus as Robin is something that I cannot still understand.
So nice to see such a protective dad. The little guy is so cute Vickie, I do hope he survives.
ReplyDeleteCute little Robin chick! You were lucky to witness the robin family interaction.
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