Most years, I have had at least one nesting pair of robins. They seem to rotate between 3 or 4 places in the yard. This year they chose to build their nest right on top of last year’s disintegrating nest. They must have really like this spot!
Early April–4 eggs were laid
12-14 days later three of the eggs hatched!
4 days later
The parents really don’t like me snooping around! What a racket they make trying to warn me off.
About a week later, eyes are open and they are much bigger. Still just as hungry! Making a lot of noise, too.
A few days later, the nest is a little cramped.
and then…they’re gone!
In 14-16 days total, the nestlings go from newborn to fledgling. Once they can fly, they hang around the nest for a 10-15 more days to become strong and independent young birds. You can hear them noisily calling for mom (and food) with their high pitched, very noisy simple chirps. Once the young birds are on their own, the parents may then start all over again 1 or 2 more times in a season. Sometimes in the same nest, or they may build a new one.
Great photos!! It is fun to see the various stages of the baby robins!
Thanks! It was a little tough since the nest was was a little over my head. I just put the camera up and hoped for a good shot. Maybe that was better since they couldn’t see me then.