Robins in the Nursery
Uploaded: June 04, 2012 04:00:28
This is sort of a nursery in a nursery. Our nursery grows hundreds of varieties of heirloom vegetable and herb plants. Though we lost out on some pots to use for a while, we let this family of robins have this one area under a bench to itself. When taken one of the babies had left the nest. Three are left. Typically one leaves each day. The nest is getting crowded. This was taken with a Canon 100-400mm lens at 400mm to keep the family at a safe distance.
Exif: F Number: 10, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 320, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D
R. J. Laudenbacher June 04, 2012
Fabulous timing and details, Ted! #1467024Michelle Alton June 04, 2012
Beautifully presented, Ted. Isn't amazing that they can go from egg to fledgling in less than two weeks? #10167639Ann Coates June 04, 2012
Brilliant shot. I am thrilled that you have given them the space they need to get on with growing up without interruption. #10168031Nikki McDonald June 04, 2012
Wonderful capture, Ted. I love the look and stance of the adult - as if trying to assess the situation and decide which mouth to feed. Superb moment. #10168348Richard B. Hallick June 04, 2012
Very dramatic capture. You have told a wonderful story with your words and picture. #10168596Rona L. Schwarz June 04, 2012
Fabulous action capture of this robin family, TED! Wonderful timing and good of you to give them space. The expression on the adult is amazing - those chicks are certainly insistent! #10168658Randy D. Dinkins June 10, 2012
:), great capture!! Momma is starting to look a little worse for the wear..., time for the kids to leave home :). #10175325Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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