Hey Bird lovers/watchers

[Roon]

We have a family of robins living in our porch light. The mama has started bringing food to her hatchlings but I have noticed she will not fly into the nest unless we aren't watching. Ever observe this in a robin? I swear to god it happens.

[In_The_Wind]

1. I've seen a few birds exhibit that behavior.

They aren't stupid when it comes to survival.

I believe you!

[Roon]

2. It was just weird..she was on the fence with a worm in her mouth

and she just bounced around the yard until I got distracted and working in the garage again. Then she fed them!

[In_The_Wind]

4. I think it's really very cool.

Did you feel her watching you?

[Roon]

5. Yes I did

but I could see her watching me too. That one tiny eye on the side of her head could see that I was paying attention to her feed her babies.

[pitohui]

3. this far south i have only ever had one robin brood in my yard (many years previous)

for the most part they migrate north to raise their families

however i did notice the behavior you mention, also i have noticed it in many other species, even bold ones such as northern mockingbird

i humor them and pretend i don't know the nest is there so they can hurry back and feed the little ones

a funny thing about my robin nest is that the (presumed) male robin actually sang very loudly and persistently from near to the nest, so i wonder at the tiptoeing about of his mate! but for her happiness i found it best to observe the action from inside

the final result was three successful fledges that i saw around the yard for some time after they left the nest, the parents continued to follow them about and care for them even after they were full sized and flying

[Roon]

6. Cool!

I can't wait!