As I was taking a walk a few days ago, I heard the distinct call of an agitated robin. Then I noticed a recently fledged one, hopping madly ahead of me and calling desperately for mom.
As soon as Little One saw her, (s)he stopped calling and began looking for worms or bugs. Mom continued to nonchalantly hop ahead. As soon as Little One lost sight again though, the calling started once more and only ended when mom came into view. Poor Little One then gave up and begged to be fed. It’s so hard learning how to find something to eat!
Nature is a demanding taskmaster since mom basically ignored Little One’s signals.
It was clear that mom expected Little One to forage on her/his own. There was acknowledgment from mom, but no food!
Robin parents have to be very tough, but I have no doubt that this young one will soon figure out to copy mom and learn the best spots for fat worms.
Happy Thursday.
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I find it so amusing watching the fledglings being fed / learning to feed. Tey get very agitated. I also watched a robin actually being fed by mum in my tree. But she must have struggled to find any worms and abandoned him. Eventually he got the message and flew off.
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It is. And the cycle happens so fast, too. The spring’s fledglings have to swiftly become adults and make their way alone. It’s quite amazing how the parents suddenly hit a point where they’re just not going to feed them any more, whether they follow along and call out or not!
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Little ones, bird, animal or human must learn their way in the world. Nice to see the fledgling figuring it out. We love robins especially when we hear their first song on return in spring. Happy Thursday Lynette. Allan
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Robins are one of my favourites and I love watching them. That mom kept looking at the fledgling; it was almost as if she was trying to talk or explain that Little One had to take that next leap. Yes, we all have to make our way, whether we want to or not!
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Great pictures, Lynette. Those robin babies have a tough life and sometimes a very short one.
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Thank you very much, Anneli. These were taken with my cell as I had forgotten my camera. I agree; getting to adulthood is a tough for these little ones. The mom was wearing a leg band so she’s being tracked.
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What a wonderful set of photos, Lynette! Growing up can be tough 😊.
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Thank you very much, Belinda. 😊 Agreed – I’m glad I don’t have to do it again!
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I think they often teach by example, but the little one better be watching!
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Yes, I think that once they fledge, they have to learn by example and learn fast, too. That’s right, they have to pay attention!
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Loved these!
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They’re adorable. 😊
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Oh such a cute story!! I love Robins 😊 Maggie
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I enjoyed watching them, Maggie. Mom wasn’t going to budge on the food issue!
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Talk about tough love! Hopefully, the little one is a quick learner. Great photos, Lynette!
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Thank you very much, Tricia. 😊 Oh yes, major tough love, and mom definitely wasn’t going to change her mind. Given the way the young one was following her around I hope some learning occurred!
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What a terrific set of photos Lynette!
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Thank you very much, Phil. 😊 These are cell phone pictures, but I’m happy with how well they turned out. Cheers.
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Poor baby. And poor mama as it’s not easy to be tough. But it’s something we all must learn.
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She seemed happy to stay together but she definitely wasn’t going to give her/him anything to eat! Yes, it’s something we all have to learn.
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