That photo was taken on Wednesday, the day before they flew away. There was a tornado warning - it was a bit dramatic, the schools were not sending the kids home and such. Well, mommy robin stayed close to the babies too.
They were getting crowded. The next morning - that was Thursday morning - they flew off first thing. My photo correspondent went out to snap a morning photo and witnessed four birds all fly away in a second. Then the parents swooped him and he went inside. The parents were very careful of the newly flying little ones.
They were ready, look at those feathers. I got home Thursday night to see the empty nest.
These last few photos are from a couple of days before the babies flew off.
It really was fun to have this little family grow up on our front porch.
Very cute. But we are happy to be able to use the door again. The birds are gone, they stuck around our yard and trees for the first day. The babies were smaller than the parents when they flew off but bigger than sparrows. Ready for the world.
I have been home for two days, working on work the whole time. I am off at dawn tomorrow, one last work trip before things settle down for the summer months. I am leaving behind cupcakes for father's day and the youngest son's birthday. I am tired of all this working, and cannot wait to get home on Wednesday night and get back to quilting
Best,
Leanne
Gosh didn't that all happen quickly! They grew so fast. Thanks for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteoh my, what a schedule for you! Glad things will settle down soon. And thanks for all the bird updates - really enjoyed them!
ReplyDeleteAmazing how quickly they grew. Thanks for the pictures! I loved the updates.
ReplyDeleteYour hosting skills will be the talk of the Robin world! Glad your crazy work will soon be slowing down x
ReplyDeleteThey sure grew up fast!! Sorry to hear work is crazy for you, at the moment.
ReplyDeleteThe pictures have been great. Sorry to hear work is so crazy at the moment
ReplyDeletewow - they're gone already? Seems so fast! Thank you so much for sharing this story!
ReplyDeleteWow, that makes you an empty nester, how are you feeling about that?? :o)
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear work is crazy right now. I hope you will soon be able to settle down back home and have some well earned quilting time.
ReplyDeleteSuch great pictures of the Robin’s nest, thanks for sharing this feathery adventure!
I will be glad when things settle a bit for you!! You need a break...lean joy it!!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures...so cute! Hopefully life will settle down for you and you can spend more time sewing. :O)
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos.Thanks for all of them. Being at home for summer will be sew wonderful as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing those pics Leanne, its been fun. Enjoy your break when it comes.x
ReplyDeleteFabulous pictures and I've enjoyed their story!
ReplyDeleteIt was fun to watch them grow and leave the nest. I wonder if momma robin is glad to have them out of the nest.
ReplyDeleteI've really enjoyed following along... we had a nest in a wreath on the front door one year and last year one in a shrub next to the front door. So fun to see such dedicated feathered parents!
ReplyDeleteI was pondering whether the robin family survived or not when your blog post came to my inbox :) Glad to know at least they flew off safely AND you have your door back! Now you can take down your wreath and put up something festive and fun for summer time :) Thanks for sharing and enjoy getting back to quilting soon! Kathi
ReplyDeleteI am going to miss our nature correspondent's reports. I think everyone is as amazed as I am at how quickly the process happens...it's the first time I have been lucky enough to see that cycle of life unfold bit by bit.
ReplyDeleteOh dear. Work can be a curse sometimes...especially when it goes nuts. This too will pass. Don't forget to breathe and enjoy your soft nest of home!
Thank you so much for all the stories and photos...I wonder who
...will be the first one to make a baby bird quilt?
ReplyDeleteBye bye, birdies! Glad to hear that work is settling down soon, you must be jiggered!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing their story Leanne....my girlfriend had a nest of hummers that was fascinating to watch. I will be happy for you when your life returns to back home. I love being at home!!!
ReplyDeleteI loved following the robins progress with you and the fantastic photos you took. Thanks! Can't wait to have you back to the quilting world, and for you to have some well deserved down time.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed following the birds' progress. Thanks for posting all those pictures. I hope you enjoy your summer of quilting.
ReplyDeleteWow! that was quick! What great hosts you have been to that little family of birds. I hope you soon get some rest from work!Jxo
ReplyDeleteLeanne, it's been fun keeping up with your Robins! Just before yours we had a family of house finch set up shop in a piece of "frippery" next to our front door and we, too, began using another door just to accommodate them. Finally, it was time and they all flew the coop so to speak. Within 24 hrs. I had removed the "frippery" and watched with amusement over the next 5+ days as both Mr. and Mrs. HF would come to the porch, carrying pieces to enhance their nest - clearly planning to use it again! - only to find it gone. They both seemed amazed!
ReplyDeletethanks so much for sharing the robins with us - it was fabulous to see them grow up through all those photos - hope work slows down for you soon !
ReplyDeleteGood bye bird buddies! I've so enjoyed watching you grow up on Leanne's porch. I wish you well. xx
ReplyDeleteThanks!!! This has been so fun to watch!!!
ReplyDeleteAww, they grow up so fast...
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