Baby Robin Was Morning Alarm

@CarolDM (203396)

Nashville, Tennessee

May 18, 2022 11:17am CST

Was awaken at 6:am this morning. Not the cats. A baby bird. The Dude found him first, then Brendel. At the top of the front door. Chirping so loud. Sounded like he was inside the house. Finally his Momma came with breakfast. She lured him down into the front yard. All is well now. So much excitement in the front and back yard now. I can see the little birds following their parents around, looking for food. And still learning to fly. Amazing how they fledge from the nest and it takes about 10-12 days to learn to fly. I am afraid for them at this stage as they are very vulnerable during this time. Fingers crossed for the best. Photo is mine.

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@FourWalls (86770)

• United States

18 May 22

The Dude and Brendel will guard the back yard from inside.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

18 May 22

I know, it was so funny. I have a short video of them looking up and probably wondering how could they get to that bird.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

19 May 22

How nice that you can see the birds learning to fly.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

19 May 22

@CarolDM Sometimes I hear chirping when I’m on my deck but today all is quiet.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 May 22

Yes it is very exciting to watch.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 May 22

@RubyHawk I enjoy watching them each year.

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@Juliaacv (56325)

• Canada

18 May 22

They grow and develop so much during that first couple of weeks, its amazing. What a pretty site and sound to start your morning off with.

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@Juliaacv (56325)

• Canada

18 May 22

@CarolDM Yes, and that little birdie was smart, he knew right which door to go to for safety.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

18 May 22

I know, every day it seems. I was glad to find that it was safe.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 May 22

@Juliaacv How sweet of you to say. I was happy to see him.

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@LadyDuck (502573)

• Italy

19 May 22

I imagine how excited The Dude and Bredel were, I am glad that Mom took care of the baby.

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@LadyDuck (502573)

• Italy

20 May 22

@CarolDM - They get so excited, I often see my cat Gevi getting excited when a bird comes to the feeder.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

20 May 22

@LadyDuck Yes they were too funny.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 May 22

They were running from window to window, so was i!

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@kobesbuddy (78833)

• East Tawas, Michigan

18 May 22

I know what you mean, these baby bird are vulnerable to all types of predators!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

18 May 22

I will try to think positive.

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@kobesbuddy (78833)

• East Tawas, Michigan

18 May 22

@CarolDM They will be just fine, it's hard not to worry about their safety:(

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

19 May 22

@CarolDM I believe he was calling for his mother and that woke you up. Were you able to go back to bed afterwards. I am sure their parents are watching out for them.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 May 22

The parents heard them and he flew down. I was awake and did not go back to bed.

@AmbiePam (120916)

• United States

18 May 22

Birds are so cool. I was watching the birds cool off their feet in the reflecting pool near the bombing museum today. They were just so amazing, hopping in and out, trying to get relief from the heat.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

18 May 22

They are amazing to watch and each species is so different.

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@rebelann (117248)

• El Paso, Texas

19 May 22

That's an interesting photo. I haven't heard any babies around here, it's as if no birds built nests here this year.

@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 May 22

He was at the very top of my front door. I know he was scared. Seems fine now. Some years are more birds than ever here.

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@wolfgirl569 (135832)

• Marion, Ohio

19 May 22

Hope they all do good

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 May 22

Thanks me too.

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@MarshaMusselman (38865)

• Midland, Michigan

18 May 22

This post reminded me that I had a Robin that stayed in my yard yesterday and posed for me. So I got several sides of him. I didn't look for nests anywhere and didn't see any other birds nearby. I couldn't get my collage to load here so this is one side.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

18 May 22

Yes I have several of those in my yard now.

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@JudyEv (382268)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 May 22

Sometimes, you wouldn't think such small bodies could create such loud sounds. I'm glad he is safe for the moment.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 May 22

I know. He was echoing though my entire house. My cats were looking everywhere.

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@Ronrybs (21497)

• London, England

18 May 22

Gaia likes to keep an eye on the birds, but can't say any have come that close!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

18 May 22

The babies get confused when they are new out of the nest and just learning to fly.

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@LindaOHio (222534)

• United States

19 May 22

They definitely have the best guardian they can have! Hope all the babies survive.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 May 22

Thanks so much. I am happy he is safe.

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