Early bird

I saw this baby Robin (young Robin) on the ground under the tree that has the nest.  I was worried about its survival.  I did read that if they have feathers...leave them be.  It is a little ahead of schedule leaving the nest.

So here it is under the tree...



Here it is about 20 feet away by my gate a day later and after surviving heavy rain...

And here it is at my back fence line and then on the edge of the woods...

 

I will say that it could flap its wings and move.



And here is where it should be...

 

 

Bonus video of the nest before all of this happened...

 



American Robin nest again this year

This one is not quite as low at the previous nest I documented.  But I can get these shots without a ladder.  The branches do a good job of protecting the view.  I generally don't get too excited about Robins because they are so common, but it gives me an opportunity to watch activity up close.

The waiting is the hardest part...