An update on our favorite robin family! Last night, just before dusk, I walked out and peeked into the nest to see how many babies were actually in there. I found two babies, but they looked dull and lethargic and my heart sank. I know how heat can affect animals, especially tiny babies :-(.
This morning I took my breakfast out to the end of the walkway and watched the "tree" while I ate. I saw no activity. I waited and watched for any sign of life. No mom or dad coming or going. I wasn't super surprised, but I'd been so hopeful yesterday.
I finally decided I had to know for sure, so I walked on out. As I climbed up the ditch, one baby heard me and jumped up, active as could be! I quickly backed away and was happy at least one baby had survived. And sure enough, mom and dad were still on the job.
I checked on them from a distance several times during the day and found both babies were alive and well. Baby birds grow fast. Hang in there kids!
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Meanwhile, as I was on my stakeouts yesterday I caught a couple nice horse shots. Hickory and T-Bone are much like Biscuit and Muffin. They are almost always together and frequently side by side.
More puzzles :-).
Enjoy!
5 comments:
Thanks for report of good news about the robin babies. I hope they continue to thrive.
We're pulling for them!
Wonderful news and beautiful photos of your horses.
Those birds prayed for a gift of shade and you arrived as an angel in disguise!
Good news! Fingers crossed they make it. Every day of progress counts big when you're a baby bird!
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