Kids grow up so fast... Robins

TroyRaymond · 31st of May 2010 (Mon)

A few weeks ago I noticed a Robin couple building a nest directly outside the large picture window from my desk. Leaves were getting a quick start so eventually I had to trim a few branches to watch their progress.

Small twigs, dried grass and weeds, most dropping to the ground. The next morning there was surprising progress as they were hauling in muddy grass. A few days passed until I noticed some movement knowing the eggs had hatched. I didn't notice the string until a few days later...

Each photo represents one day, starting with day 3.

Ghost beak from dual pane glass

These last three images were taken only minutes apart.

And trying not to fall off the edge.

So approximately 7 days from hatching until the sign went up. :thumbup:

Note: Image quality is degraded by shooting through one-way mirror tinted windows. (from the outside they look like a mirror). The birds cannot see us, this is also a great experience for the kids being able to watch them so close. High ISO was needed.

I've never shot birds before and did this for fun to document the time period. Took little time with a lot of fun.

Troy

canonloader · 31st of May 2010 (Mon)

HAHA, great shots. Looks like it was a lot of fun.

sparker1 · 31st of May 2010 (Mon)

Regardless of quality, this is a very good series. Content is priceless.

gabebalazs · 31st of May 2010 (Mon)

this is a great series, good job

TroyRaymond · 31st of May 2010 (Mon)

Thanks, It's all about the story.

jgrussell · 31st of May 2010 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by TroyRaymond

Thanks, It's all about the story.

And what a story! Nicely done.

kd_reno · 31st of May 2010 (Mon)

Marvelous series, Troy. I was hoping to do something similar when some Robins built a nest on one of my window ledges, but the chicks disappeared two days after they hatched I'm guessing they were eaten by crows. I'm glad your birds had better luck

ajosteve · 1st of June 2010 (Tue)

Wonderful images, I really enjoyed them!

31st of May 2010 (Mon)	#1
TroyRaymond Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Marion, MI Posts: 177 IMAGE EDITING OK	Kids grow up so fast... Robins A few weeks ago I noticed a Robin couple building a nest directly outside the large picture window from my desk. Leaves were getting a quick start so eventually I had to trim a few branches to watch their progress. Small twigs, dried grass and weeds, most dropping to the ground. The next morning there was surprising progress as they were hauling in muddy grass. A few days passed until I noticed some movement knowing the eggs had hatched. I didn't notice the string until a few days later... Each photo represents one day, starting with day 3. Ghost beak from dual pane glass These last three images were taken only minutes apart. And trying not to fall off the edge. So approximately 7 days from hatching until the sign went up. :thumbup: Note: Image quality is degraded by shooting through one-way mirror tinted windows. (from the outside they look like a mirror). The birds cannot see us, this is also a great experience for the kids being able to watch them so close. High ISO was needed. I've never shot birds before and did this for fun to document the time period. Took little time with a lot of fun. Troy

31st of May 2010 (Mon)	#2
canonloader Cream of the Crop Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Behind A Camera Posts: 52,850 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Kids grow up so fast... Robins HAHA, great shots. Looks like it was a lot of fun. __________________ Mitch- ____...^.^...____ My Microscope Stuff Gear List, My Flash Gallery, My You Tube, Ride My Bi-Sickle War is not about who's right, it's about who's left.

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sparker1 Cream of the Crop Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seminole, Fl Posts: 28,525	Re: Kids grow up so fast... Robins Regardless of quality, this is a very good series. Content is priceless. __________________ Stan (See my gallery at http://www.pbase.com/sparker1) 7D, 50D, 300D, EF-S 10-22 mm, EF-S 18-55 mm kit lens, EF 24-105 L IS, EF 50 mm 1.8, Sigma 150-500mm (Bigmos)

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gabebalazs Goldmember Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 4,765	Re: Kids grow up so fast... Robins this is a great series, good job __________________ 7D \| 6D \| Ʃ 70-200 2.8 OS 120-300 2.8 OS 10-20 4-5.6 30 1.4 18-250 OS \| Canon 50 1.4 85 1.8 24-105 f/4 \| Tamron 24-70 2.8 VC 18-270 VC \| Sigma 1.4x & 2x Gabe Balazs Photo Flickr

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TroyRaymond Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Marion, MI Posts: 177 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Kids grow up so fast... Robins Thanks, It's all about the story.

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kd_reno Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 665 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Kids grow up so fast... Robins Marvelous series, Troy. I was hoping to do something similar when some Robins built a nest on one of my window ledges, but the chicks disappeared two days after they hatched I'm guessing they were eaten by crows. I'm glad your birds had better luck __________________ Ken 7D, XSi, EFS15-85 IS USM, EF-S 18-55 IS, EF-S55-250 IS, Nifty Fifty, 100-400L IS USM, 430 EX II, Tamron 90/2.8 Macro, Kenco Ext.Tubes

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ajosteve Cream of the Crop Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Grand Canyon Arizona Posts: 16,471 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Kids grow up so fast... Robins Wonderful images, I really enjoyed them! __________________ Steve

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