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Cody

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on: August 07, 2010, 04:14:30 PM
Today I watched Mom and Dad Robins teaching their babies how to hunt in my backyard. I am surprised that Am. Robins are still nesting in late July.
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Reply #1 on: August 07, 2010, 04:50:13 PM
I saw 3 young robins yesterday following their parents. I was surprised as well as the first clutch from a nest under my deck left the nest months ago.
Interestingly enough, one of the young robins is very pale- I presume he is leucistic.
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Reply #2 on: August 07, 2010, 10:37:25 PM
Interesting! I have not seen a Lecustic AM. Robin yet.

I photographed the Juvenile tonight.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/46490307@N04/4870069791/
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Reply #3 on: August 07, 2010, 10:41:22 PM
I love his pose!

What are the lines over the picture? Did you take that picture through blinds?
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Reply #4 on: August 08, 2010, 01:57:30 AM
No, actually that was the back of my neighbours house.
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Reply #5 on: August 09, 2010, 10:22:02 AM
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Robins feeding juveniles at this stage in the summer is pretty common.

They would likely be into their 3rd clutch of the season.

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Reply #6 on: August 09, 2010, 11:49:47 PM
So given that they don't seem to be migrating anymore...I mean I hear them in december still...why are they not nesting in September still?
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Reply #7 on: August 10, 2010, 08:19:54 AM
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The primary physiological cue is the change in the length of day.......which triggers hormonal changes in the birds.

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