Baby Robins Have Flown the Coop

@CarolDM (203396)
Nashville, Tennessee
May 16, 2021 11:37am CST
Have been checking on the Robin babies in my holly bush for 12 day now. Friday was the last day I was able to get a photo. A very protective Mom did her job. Today I went out for a quick peek and all three were gone. Flew the coop, as my Dad used to say. I am sure they are close to the Mom, and she is in the magnolia tree, making lots of noise to protect them. I am sure they will be safe. And with the Mom they have, I am sure they will be. Photo is mine.
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (56257)
• Canada
16 May 21
That time passed so quickly. I hope that you see them flying about this summer.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 May 21
I will go out later and try to find them.
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (56257)
• Canada
16 May 21
@CarolDM I hope that you are successful, but I feel that in time they may try to find you.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 May 21
@Juliaacv I hope they return next year and have babies.
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Sue21
@lovinangelsinstead21 (36847)
• Pamplona, Spain
16 May 21
They soon grew up and they have such a beautiful song too. Well done with the photo.
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Sue21
@lovinangelsinstead21 (36847)
• Pamplona, Spain
16 May 21
@CarolDM I know they are off in a second very good photo of them.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 May 21
Thanks! I had to be quick to get this photo.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 May 21
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (117238)
• El Paso, Texas
16 May 21
I've never seen a robin before and know nothing about them but from what you've stated I gather she will attack any intruder who gets too close to her babies.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (117238)
• El Paso, Texas
16 May 21
I don't have any low lying brush so I'll never get too close to any baby birds, probably a good thing.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 May 21
She will, and almost attacked me, but i was very careful. Most mommas are like this.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 May 21
@rebelann I enjoy this time of year.
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Shiva
@Shiva49 (28385)
• Singapore
16 May 21
They are survivors and have to grow up and soon they will really fly the coop, be on their own.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 May 21
Yes they will be on their own soon. I hope they return next year.
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Kharla Jolly
@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
16 May 21
I've been chased away from baby birds, even though I had no idea where the nest was!
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Kharla Jolly
@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
16 May 21
@CarolDM They are this way, or their babies wouldn't survive!
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 May 21
Yes they are protective as they should be.
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Keith Henthorne
@Scrapper88 (5980)
• United States
16 May 21
I don't see very many robins around where I live. I am sure they are out there though.
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Keith Henthorne
@Scrapper88 (5980)
• United States
16 May 21
@CarolDM I live pretty close to you. I live in Arkansas.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 May 21
@Scrapper88 Yes you do. Middle TN here.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 May 21
I see robins year round here in Tennessee.
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popciclecold
@popciclecold (40214)
• United States
17 May 21
I have never had the pleasure, of seeing that side of nature. I bet it is fascinating. Thanks for the share.
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popciclecold
@popciclecold (40214)
• United States
17 May 21
@CarolDM Thank you.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
17 May 21
It is indeed fascinating. I will share.
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Winona Morris
@nonersays (3344)
• United States
16 May 21
Aww, your babies have fledged! Here's hoping they grow up to be strong and brave like mommy.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
17 May 21
Thank you!
Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (84785)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
16 May 21
It's amazing how fast life grows.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 May 21
Every day I could notice a change when I peeked at the nest. A miracle.
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Bojel
@jobelbojel (36796)
• Philippines
16 May 21
For sure they are safe with mommy robin.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 May 21
I think so too.
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DianneN
@DianneN (254926)
• United States
16 May 21
What a great photo! Two days ago I found a broken robin's egg on the ground. I'm blaming the squirrels!
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DianneN
@DianneN (254926)
• United States
17 May 21
@CarolDM If figured as much.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 May 21
Thanks, probably was squirrels.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
16 May 21
Nice photo of them. They need to fly the coop sooner or later.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
17 May 21
@CarolDM You're welcome. They don't stay little forever.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
17 May 21
Thanks! Sad to see them go but it was time.
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Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (21497)
• London, England
16 May 21
Wow, that seems so fast. Only yesterday they were tiny bundles
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 May 21
I know, time flies and they changed every single day.
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Nevena Zivkovic
@Nevena83 (66063)
• Serbia
16 May 21
Real moms always take care of their children.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 May 21
Exactly. They do their job.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 May 21
@Nevena83 I have to agree.
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Nevena Zivkovic
@Nevena83 (66063)
• Serbia
16 May 21
@CarolDM Too bad not all mothers are like that. I think that in the animal world it rarely happens that a mother rejects a child, but in the human world that is a very common case.
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Notlilie
@prinzcy (32299)
• Malaysia
17 May 21
That's really fast. They already can fly?
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Notlilie
@prinzcy (32299)
• Malaysia
18 May 21
@CarolDM so cute~ They're lucky your cats don't mind them.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
17 May 21
Yes they can fly a little, amazing. And they do a lot of hopping around. Still perfecting flying for about 10 days. it actually, I have been seeing them in the yard.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
18 May 21
@prinzcy My cats are indoors.
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much2say
@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
16 May 21
Those little guys got that big so quickly??? Mom did a great job. Maybe they will continue to hang out in your garden !
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 May 21
Yes, every day I saw new growth. And now they are gone. Poof! But the mom is still protecting the area, so they are around.
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
16 May 21
Well that did not take long
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 May 21
No it didn't. They flew right on time. And seemed ready with the feathers.
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Marlina
@marlina (154103)
• Canada
16 May 21
Another lovely photo, thanks
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 May 21
Thanks, I hope I see them again.
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GreatMartin
@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
16 May 21
Ah, if only humans would learn from wild life!!!!
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 May 21
Such a true statement. These bird moms know what their job is.
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Krissttina Isobe
@oahuwriter (26773)
• United States
17 May 21
They grow fast.
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Krissttina Isobe
@oahuwriter (26773)
• United States
18 May 21
@CarolDM Wild ones are elusive, but when we get the opportunity to see them, surprise!
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
18 May 21
@oahuwriter I look forward to them every year in the yard.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
17 May 21
Every day they grow and develop.
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