SQUATTERS RIGHTS!

A pair of American Robins decided to build a nest in the front of our neighbors old tractor while it was parked in our yard. Luckily he was willing to leave it parked until the chicks fledged, which they did yesterday June 30th.

The 3 chicks...

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Does that tractor still move under its own power? LOL Good series, Sandy.
Al

LOL like the title and nice find. The battery should give them enough heat

Nice shots Sandy. Nice spot for a nest!

CDMOOSE wrote in post #17005166
Does that tractor still move under its own power? LOL Good series, Sandy.
Al

Thanks Al, and yes the tractor is still used. My neighbor stores it in our shed in the winter, and then pulls a mulching mower behind it.

Peter2516 wrote in post #17005216
LOL like the title and nice find. The battery should give them enough heat

Thanks Peter. My neighbor was going to put a new battery in the tractor until he found out that my husband had already put the new battery in it!

Grizz wrote in post #17005379
Nice shots Sandy. Nice spot for a nest!

Thanks Craig. Robins are notorious for building nests in strange locations. Last year they built on some old staging that was leaning against our garage.

They have the coolest eye browse lol

Pondrader wrote in post #17005793
They have the coolest eye browse lol

So true. Makes me think of a few old time comedians!

Great story and a lovely set of pictures. I am glad the owner let the youngsters leave the nest before moving his tractor. The last shot is really beautiful but I really enjoyed the whole set.

SJC from VT wrote in post #17005726
Thanks Al, and yes the tractor is still used. My neighbor stores it in our shed in the winter, and then pulls a mulching mower behind it.


Thanks Peter. My neighbor was going to put a new battery in the tractor until he found out that my husband had already put the new battery in it!

Thanks Craig. Robins are notorious for building nests in strange locations. Last year they built on some old staging that was leaning against our garage.

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butterfly2937 wrote in post #17006342
Great story and a lovely set of pictures. I am glad the owner let the youngsters leave the nest before moving his tractor. The last shot is really beautiful but I really enjoyed the whole set.

Thank you Carol. He did come to get his tractor because he wanted to bush-hog around his property. He is a retired gentleman who with his french accent, described the Robin flying out when he approached. He said I will come back in a week. It was quite funny to hear him tell the story, and I am also glad he let them stay.

Peter2516 wrote in post #17006616
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Thanks Peter!

Great captures Sandy!!!! I love all three, especially the tractor shot which puts the first in perspective.

TedEllis wrote in post #17007731
Great captures Sandy!!!! I love all three, especially the tractor shot which puts the first in perspective.

Thank you Ted. I really appreciate the encouragement!

That's a great story, a true Gentleman, great shots too!

Oldjackssparrows wrote in post #17009271
That's a great story, a true Gentleman, great shots too!

Thanks Bret. I was quite impressed that he was willing to let them stay as long as they needed.

That's good pics to go with a good story, Sandy.