A Blue Surprise of Robin Eggs

@CarolDM (203454)
Nashville, Tennessee
April 28, 2021 3:58pm CST
Another happy day today. Just got back form errands. Saw a few birds flying out of the trees. I knew there were nests in the yard, but so far nothing.... until today. I climbed between the holly bushes and the house, almost on the ground, looking for a nest. And there it was. A nest full of three gorgeous robin eggs in the holly bush. I do not recommend doing this. The birds can attack in defense, or they can abandon the nest. But I was determined, as I am every year. Look at those blue eggs. They are gorgeous. And are about the size of a grape. Robin babies soon.
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@much2say (53959)
• Los Angeles, California
28 Apr 21
Those beautiful blue eggs - I'm so happy the families are starting again in your garden!! The bird lady knows exactly how to view the nest/eggs without interrupting anything .
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 Apr 21
Thank you for your excitement. This is exactly how I felt when I found them. I try really hard to be careful. Crazy bird lady.
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@much2say (53959)
• Los Angeles, California
29 Apr 21
@CarolDM It's exciting and I know you will always be extra careful .
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Apr 21
@much2say I will always be careful, no doubt.
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@RebeccasFarm (86757)
• United States
28 Apr 21
I remember those when I was a child..just so wondrous the color and all
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• United States
28 Apr 21
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 Apr 21
You never forget this color. Gorgeous!
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@popciclecold (35084)
• United States
28 Apr 21
Now that is a photo. Just beautiful.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 Apr 21
Thank you! I had to be quick.
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@kaylachan (57636)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
28 Apr 21
How cute. Hope the mamma doesn't abandon the nest.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 Apr 21
She was there when I checked just now. I just wanted to tell others to be very careful. Get in and out quickly.
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@kaylachan (57636)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
28 Apr 21
@CarolDM That's good then I'm happy to hear that.
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Apr 21
Oh wow, they are very blue, aren't they? Do you know what colour bluebird eggs are?
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Apr 21
@CarolDM Thanks for that. Our walls are duck-egg blue but it's a pale blue.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Apr 21
@JudyEv A new color I have just learned about.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Apr 21
Yes, this is where the phrase robin egg blue comes from. It truly is a real color. Yes, I have had bluebird eggs for over ten years in the backyard. They are a lighter blue. Hoping they return soon.
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@DocAndersen (54413)
• United States
29 Apr 21
yes!!!!! i wonder if we can fit an E into your title CBBBBEL! almost spells something now!
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Apr 21
I hope so. I was very excited. No bluebirds yet but these are blue eggs. That will do for now.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Apr 21
@DocAndersen I have never seen a raven's nest. How cool. They might not be very friendly with the camera getting close.
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@DocAndersen (54413)
• United States
29 Apr 21
@CarolDM it is incredible! we have a ravens nest i the back line of trees. because I give them shiny stuff they don't yell at me, but if I have a camera, mom and dad are out of there!
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@kareng (54666)
• United States
29 Apr 21
Beautiful! I love the pretty blue color of robin eggs!
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@kareng (54666)
• United States
29 Apr 21
@CarolDM Totally agree!!
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Apr 21
I love the robin eggs too, the color is incredible.
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@LadyDuck (458006)
• Switzerland
29 Apr 21
You are right, those eggs are gorgeous, what a beautiful color!
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@LadyDuck (458006)
• Switzerland
30 Apr 21
@CarolDM There is a small local bird that lays eggs very similar in color. We call the bird "codirosso" it is dark grey with a red tail.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Apr 21
@LadyDuck Sounds so cool, I love learning about other birds.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Apr 21
Thank you! I love these best of all.
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@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
29 Apr 21
oh wow, such a nice color!
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@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
29 Apr 21
@CarolDM never seen such colorful eggs
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Apr 21
Yes they are!
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@Fleura (29129)
• United Kingdom
28 Apr 21
You found some special treasure there!
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@Fleura (29129)
• United Kingdom
29 Apr 21
@CarolDM I'm sure there must be at least one nest here too - at least there are some busy-looking adults around - but I haven't spotted anything yet.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Apr 21
@Fleura They are good at hiding.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 Apr 21
Yes I did, and was so very excited. I hope i see the babies soon. I saw your robin the other day on your post.
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
29 Apr 21
What lovely color of the eggs. Soon you will see them in real life. Have a nice day.
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
29 Apr 21
@CarolDM It is indeed amazing. You are welcome.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Apr 21
I love these Thelma. The blue is amazing. Thank you!
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@Hannihar (129447)
• Israel
29 Apr 21
@CarolDM Don't worry, I will not do that. They are really cool looking. Welcome to new Robin babies.
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@Hannihar (129447)
• Israel
30 Apr 21
@CarolDM You are welcome and I hope you will see them soon too.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Apr 21
Thank you! I hope to see babies soon.
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• Nairobi, Kenya
29 Apr 21
They looks so amazing. Can those type of eggs be eaten?
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• Nairobi, Kenya
29 Apr 21
@CarolDM Someone told me quail eggs could be eaten and that ostrich eggs could be eaten. So thought maybe there are other eggs that could be eaten
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Apr 21
@mildredtabitha Yes they can, I don't have those in the yard.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Apr 21
These are bird eggs, I don't even talk about eating when it comes to my bird watching.
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@oahuwriter (26780)
• United States
29 Apr 21
Wow, so pretty eggs!
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@oahuwriter (26780)
• United States
30 Apr 21
@CarolDM You're welcome.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Apr 21
Thank you!
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@Deepizzaguy (94514)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
28 Apr 21
Nice image of the eggs where the future robins will be coming into the world.
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@Deepizzaguy (94514)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
29 Apr 21
@CarolDM I also hope that you see the baby robins soon.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 Apr 21
Thank you! I hope to see the babies soon.
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@kobesbuddy (74554)
• East Tawas, Michigan
28 Apr 21
Oh Carol, those a beautiful robin eggs, such a wonderful photo!
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@kobesbuddy (74554)
• East Tawas, Michigan
29 Apr 21
@CarolDM I love birds, also! Robins are so wonderful:)
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 Apr 21
I was sooooo excited. Thank you!
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@Ronrybs (17849)
• London, England
29 Apr 21
That is a bright colour!
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@Ronrybs (17849)
• London, England
30 Apr 21
@CarolDM Yes, be hard to misidentify these as anything other than a Robin, I guess
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Apr 21
@Ronrybs There is no doubt when you see these.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Apr 21
Love the bright blue.
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@LindaOHio (156056)
• United States
29 Apr 21
What a great find. I'd love to see you creeping around in your yard. :-)
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@LindaOHio (156056)
• United States
30 Apr 21
@CarolDM lol That must have been quite the sight!
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Apr 21
@LindaOHio He thought so.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Apr 21
It was so funny, my husband was looking for me and he said my head was in the holly bush when he turned the corner.
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@Nevena83 (65282)
• Serbia
28 Apr 21
Oh, I know how happy you are when you find a nest with eggs. Those eggs really look beautiful.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 Apr 21
I am always excited, every year. It never gets old. They are a gorgeous color of blue.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Apr 21
@Nevena83 I have and will write more soon.
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@Nevena83 (65282)
• Serbia
30 Apr 21
@CarolDM I'm sure you'll find more.
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@youfiq (2572)
• United States
29 Apr 21
Wow, its beautifull egg
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Apr 21
Thank you!