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 – Out at last!
Day – My turn, but it’s a long way down!
Day – 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