Where is my mother? I want to be fed.
Need her soft feathers a-warming my head.
Safe in our nest with her covering us,
We will be quiet and not make a fuss.
Home’s getting crowded now. What a tight squeeze!
Hurry. Get stronger, wings. Carry me, please.
Life is too cramped in this wee, little nest,
Out in the real world, I know it is best.
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April 14, 2024 at 12:43 pm
I don’t think I have seen any other robin here than the American. We did see the European robins in the UK, but they were a lot smaller. Happy Sunday Anneli. Allan
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April 14, 2024 at 12:47 pm
There are other types of thrushes here. Swainson’s thrush comes here about mid-May and stays until around July. It sings, “You’reprettyyou’reprettyohreally.” And in the last throes of winter we see the varied thrush with its beautiful markings. But you’re right that we don’t see the European robins here.
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April 14, 2024 at 12:54 pm
Sweetness.
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April 14, 2024 at 1:08 pm
What a treat to see! They’ll keep the parents busy.
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April 14, 2024 at 1:18 pm
Yes, they sure do.
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April 14, 2024 at 1:10 pm
We do not seem to get the thrushes in Alberta. The varied thrush we saw in Vancouver was beautiful.
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April 14, 2024 at 1:18 pm
Different climate for sure. But you do get the bluebirds in the spring.
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April 14, 2024 at 1:38 pm
I have never seen a bluebird in my area, just skads of blue jays I think the mountain bluebirds are common down in Southern Alberta
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April 14, 2024 at 1:56 pm
Hi Allan, yes, I can confirm that the mountain bluebirds can be seen in southern Alberta towards the foothills. Cheers.
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April 14, 2024 at 2:05 pm
I lived in Dawson Creek for 10 years during my school years, and every spring it was a really big deal to see a mountain bluebird. We might see one or two and then that was it. I’ve seen more of them in later years when visiting the interior of BC, around Kamloops. So maybe it’s too cold in Edmonton, and you’ve missed seeing the one or two that pass by there, but they sure are pretty.
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April 14, 2024 at 2:18 pm
They are indeed pretty and I thought I might have spotted one in my tree earlier this spring, but never got a good look at it.
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April 14, 2024 at 2:20 pm
Keep your eyes peeled. You might see one yet.
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April 14, 2024 at 1:51 pm
Wonderful!!! Precious robins. 💕
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April 14, 2024 at 2:01 pm
It would be a quiet world without birds.
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April 14, 2024 at 4:49 pm
Yes, and sad, too. There’s nothing like walking outside and hearing birds.
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April 14, 2024 at 5:25 pm
Yes, that’s so beautiful.
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April 14, 2024 at 1:51 pm
Aww, I love your photos of these sweet babies, Anneli! 🥰😊
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April 14, 2024 at 2:00 pm
I love seeing new ones too.
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April 14, 2024 at 2:55 pm
❤️😊
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April 14, 2024 at 1:58 pm
I love these photos, Anneli! Beautiful. These robins are growing quickly and just about ready to leave the nest. Great poem. I’ve seen quite a few thrushes about but haven’t been in a good position to get photos yet. Cheers.
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April 14, 2024 at 2:06 pm
Yeah, those uncooperative birds.
They don’t like to hold still for too long.
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April 14, 2024 at 2:52 pm
They sure don’t!
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April 14, 2024 at 3:07 pm
They’re so beautiful. 🩷🌷🌺
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April 14, 2024 at 4:34 pm
I agree, Kymber.
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April 14, 2024 at 3:15 pm
Is it that time already? I’m surprised.
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April 14, 2024 at 4:35 pm
Robins are quite the early birds.
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April 15, 2024 at 12:11 am
They are so very sweet! Good pictures and a nice little poem to go with them.
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April 15, 2024 at 9:02 am
Thanks, Ursula. At his stage I worry about crows coming to pick them off. I hope the baby robins are lucky this year.
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April 15, 2024 at 10:16 am
Oh, the darlings! This made my day, Anneli!
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April 15, 2024 at 10:27 am
They are kind of cute!
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April 15, 2024 at 10:29 am
So cute.
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April 15, 2024 at 2:17 pm
Such a joy to see some activity at this time of the year😍
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April 15, 2024 at 8:08 pm
So sweet, Anneli! Great photos and poem!
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April 16, 2024 at 8:56 am
Thank you, Lauren. It’s one of the perks of spring. New life.
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April 16, 2024 at 9:23 am
Definitely! I love seeing the blooms around us. 🌷
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April 16, 2024 at 7:05 am
Dear Anneli
we love your text and pictures.
Thanks for sharing
The Fab Four of Cley
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
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April 16, 2024 at 9:06 am
Thank you so much, KB. Have a great week.
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April 17, 2024 at 2:08 pm
What a miraculous portrait of nature! ❤
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April 17, 2024 at 2:18 pm
It really is a miracle when you see how all the tiny creatures manage to survive and even thrive.
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April 19, 2024 at 1:23 pm
Love the photos and the story, Anneli.
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April 24, 2024 at 6:51 pm
Sweet helpless babes- hope their wings get strong soon!! 🪽
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