brucew29 Loc: Cincinnati, Ohio

Here is one of the many photos of a Robin family that were nesting in
one of my Holly trees, that I photographed a few years ago... how time flies...!!!

EXIF (Short Version)
Model=Canon EOS 40D
Software=DxO Optics Pro 8
Exposure Time=1/125 sec
FNumber=F4.5
Exposure Program=Manual
ISOSpeed Ratings=1600
Date Time Original=2013:05:19 10:12:49
Shutter Speed Value=0.0078 sec (1/128)
Aperture Value=F4.5
Focal Length=280.00 mm

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flyguy Loc: Las Cruces, New Mexico

Great shot in my opinion!

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

Very nice capture but no download link

mjc925 Loc: SF Bay Area

Nice shot!

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Nicely done.

Electric Gnome Loc: Norwich UK

Lovely image.

rlaugh Loc: Michigan & Florida

Great shot!!

brucew29 Loc: Cincinnati, Ohio

Thanks flyguy for your comment... I was really lucky to find the Robin's nest...
I was prepping my widow woodwork for painting on my second floor, when I saw a Robin land in my Holly Tree in my side yard... I watched it hop around and saw where it stopped... I could see about 3/4 of the Robin standing on a branch near the edge of the Robin nest which held about 3 or 4 baby Robins that appeared only to be about 2-3 days old. Of course I hurried downstairs to get my camera... by the time I got back upstairs the parent Robin was gone but there they were... about 3-4 baby Robins with heads bobbing up and down turning their little heads awkwardly from side to side... I took several shots of the baby Robins waiting for mama or papa Robin to return... about 5 minutes later one of the parent Robins returned with a large wiggling worm... to my surprise the parent Robin broke the worm into smaller pieces and stuffing their little beaks, one by one, full of worm parts! Wow!!! Over the next few weeks I kept taking photos of the nesting Robins and what an education I got watching and photographing the beautiful nesting Robin family until finally the baby Robins fledged and left the nest one by one until they were all gone... I had mixed emotions about them leaving but that is the routine of life that has occurred a countless number of times down through history. Every year I watched and looked for another nesting Robin to return... I was hoping that a Robin or some other bird would come back and reuse the nest... it was pretty sturdy and well protected year round because the Holly tree keeps replenishing their leaves year round... but finally after a couple years the nest started deteriorating until one day it was gone! I was just hoping to catch another nesting bird family so conveniently located... maybe a once in a lifetime event unless you stay alert and keep your ears and eyes open!

J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio

Excellent image

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

That is a terrific shot!

Terkat

Excellent shot - terrific Mom!

raymondh Loc: Walker, MI

A most excellent capture!!

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Rathyatra Loc: Southport, United Kingdom

Great capture - first time I have seen that - well done.

Stash Loc: South Central Massachusetts