MOVED OUT

The last time I checked on the baby Robins was late yesterday afternoon.  They were all safe and snug in their nest.  They definitely were expecting dinner soon.

This morning when I went for the newspaper and looked over at the nest, I could not see a single little head.

I went upstairs to the porch, which has been my vantage point, and looked down and saw this

They are clearly gone.  I am surprised at what I think is an early departure.
Last year we had Robins in the back yard and those babies stayed a loonngg time.  They were completely feathered and big before they left.
I know we have another resident around here who might be responsible for this early departure.  Our garden snake who lives in the backyard may have discovered the nest in the front yard.

Sometimes I am not happy with how the Food Chain in Nature works.

I am sad and I will miss them.  Thanks for enjoying this adventure with me. 

PAPA ROBIN BRINGS SUPPER

Papa Robin arrived with food just as I arrived with my camera.

The little guys are stretching up with mouths wide open

"Okay, we must share, there is some for everyone"

"Ahhh, Home Sweet Home"

" I am leaving now.  I will bring more food later."

Home Alone

Earlier today there were only two babies in the nest.

I am making these pictures from the second floor porch.  So I went downstairs and out to the tree.  I wanted to trim some of the small branches away so I could get better photos.  There at the foot of the tree was another baby that had fallen out of the nest.  I did not have the camera so I have no picture.  I picked it up and put it in the nest.  Now it does appear that there are three babies, maybe four in the nest.

More to follow ...


                                            -sandi