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looks like my hair in the mornings
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WOW!! Good pics You're some kinda' picture taker John 
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Morning John:
In many instances, the last chick to hatch becomes a target by its siblings and does not survive. Natural selection can be an intentionally cruel thing. Let's hope the three that have emerged will become adults and aid us in our "war with insects."
Thanks for sharing this with us.
Dave
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Yes, it's survival of the fittest in the animal kingdom. Though I'm impressed with how well momma and papa Robin are taking care of their babies. John
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Updated Robin Pics. They'll be leaving the nest soon.
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`Gummo had no birthday
Perhaps he met his fate
I think he isn’t coming
I fear it’s much too late
Perhaps he was a masterpiece
And too good for this earth
Was taken up to heaven’s gates
Where angels watched his birth
He’s looking down upon us
He sees his siblings squirm
Their nest is getting tighter
As they fill up with worms
He knows they all will meet again
And they will sweetly sing
When all of them are called back home
To chirp before the King!`
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That's so nice and well written. Touches my heart. Made a copy. Best, John
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Wow! They're ready to spread their wings and greet the world! That nest IS getting tighter! Nice poem, Lynn!
A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet must write,
if he is to be ultimately at peace with himself. What a man can be,
he must be. -- Abraham Maslow, American Psychologist
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Where can I see those pictures?
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Where can I see those pictures? First post Everett. John
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That is one full nest, John. Are you going to trying and catch them in first flight?
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Two robins just fled the nest. Up in trees already. Momma and papa's zooming back and forth. Came close to my noggin.  Only bone left. Looks like he's lonely, but afraid to make the plunge. John
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Appears the last baby robin will be spending another night in my fern dwelling.
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WOW, They did good!! Sometimes they don;t make that first flight and end up on the ground. Then Mama and Poppa go crazy trying to guard them or help them
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The last baby is standing on the ledge. Appears to be mustering up courage to make the jump. Meanwhile mama and papa are frantically whizzing back a and forth in front of the nest. Making me nervous...
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Last baby robin flew the coup this morning. Nest is empty – sad. Best, John
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You are one hard case , John!!!!!
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No sign of the mama, papa, or babies today. I reckon they've gotten on with their lives. I'll probably take the nest down tomorrow so I can start watering and taking care of Poor Fern.
End of the baby robins saga...
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They may return next year. I live on a farm and I am sure the same robins or their offspring return each year to nest.
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I don't doubt it. Then John could write a Robin's Saga --- or something. Maybe "Roundabout Robins" I like that. It flows nicely. Maybe i'll write a lyric
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I thought of a great title... "When The Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin' Along". No, too long a title. It would never work. John
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Right, it's a non starter
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Time to post a sign John
"Nest For Rent, Fully FERN-ished" 
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Time to post a sign John
"Nest For Rent, Fully FERN-ished" Good one Lynn. I took the nest down. Found two unhatched eggs left behind. From the research I did, I found the robins don't usually come back to a previous nest. Now maybe Mr. Fern will start looking healthier. John
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