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ROBIN’S FIRST DAYS

Life of a robin family outside the window of our breakfast nook.

The robin pair started bulding the nest May 14. The chicks hatched June 9.

These pictures document the rapid growth of the three chicks

Photos by B.C. Biega, ©2010

Day 1 – Mama guards chicks

Day 1 – Papa guards chicks

Day 2 – Mama and chicks

Day 3 – Chicks are hungry

Day 4 – Awaiting breakfast

Day 4 – Breakfast has arrived

Day 5 – I’m still hungry

Day 6 – Evening – chicks always hungry

Day 7 – Awaiting breakfast

Day 7 – Breakfast has arrived

Day 7 – Afternoon rest

Day 8 – Early morning, still asleep

Day 8 – Breakfast is here

Day 8 – Satisfied for the moment

Day 9 – Hullo! Bill

Day 9 – Tight quarters!

Day 10 – It’s time to get out of here

Day10 – Mama, you’re sitting on me!

Day 11- One gone, two left

Day 11- Now I can get my own breakfast!

Day 11 – Now I’ve got room to spread my wings, I’m next

Day 12 7am – I think I’m ready

Day 12 7.30 – Out at last!

Day 12 7.44 – My turn, but it’s a long way down!

Day 12 8.00 – Ooops! I nearly fell out

Day 12 – Sis! I made it OK, now you’ve got to try.

Day 12 – Let’s exercise those wings.

Day 12 – I brought you some food to give you energy

Day 12 noon – I’m still thinking about it

Day 12 1pm – It’s really time to go

Day 12 2pm – Nest is empty – END OF STORY

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