Today I had two encounters with two robin fledglings. The first fledgling I found was at the park while taking Rochelle out for a Sunday stroll. It was around 11:30 am. As we were making our final loop around the park walking track for the second time, I saw this startled, kind of clumsy bird make a wild leap and then fly to the top of a shrub. It was quite windy and the poor creature had to hang on for dear life while the wind swished it about on the branch. It alighted on a lower branch, allowing me to get this nice photograph. Later, this evening, I visited my sit spot and found another clumsy cutie flitting about and hopping around on the ground. It was cute to see it start to make a jump but then hesitate out of inexperience. The mother robin was nearby coaching it with little chirps to try out it's wings, no doubt. I stood quietly looking on. It made a daring flight in my direction, surprisingly enough. This makes me think of the "fledglings" in my life and how compassionate I need to be as they gain the strength of their wings. Nature can teach some amazing lessons. Watch the baby robins this spring if you get the chance! I think they're North America's most successful bird, so, there's plenty of opportunities out there for you. Here is the sweet little robin fledgling I found at the park this morning. Notice the short cropped tail wings. It had a more speckled chest then the parents, but you can't quite see the speckling from this angle.
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