Birdie Photograph by The Art Of Marilyn Ridoutt-Greene

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Birdie

by The Art Of Marilyn Ridoutt-Greene

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Title

Birdie

Artist

The Art Of Marilyn Ridoutt-Greene

Medium

Photograph - Photograph

Description

*1st Place Winner of the 'Baby Animals Always Bring Smiles' Contest (July 19, 2014)

I found this adorable baby robin standing on top of a fence upon returning from the park with my little Evan, who decided to name it 'Birdie'. We though it was simply adorable as it just stood there for a long time and did not mind us talking nor being photographed. This was the first time I had been so close to a little bird, I could not believe how beautiful and sweet it was. It was a dream come true to have been so near to this little one. After a little while, my son got up from his stroller as he wanted to get closer to him and pet him, but our little birdie flied away, however he stayed near us until we left, he was happily singing and dancing for us... Evan was so excited to tell his sister about 'Birdie' as soon as she got back from school. 'Birdie' made our day yesterday a very special one. I am so happy to have this photograph as a precious memory.

Some Facts about Robins:

American Robins are not actually robins. They are the largest members of thrush family in North America. However, because our birds reminded European settlers of robins from the Old Country, they called them robins and the name stuck.

2. Robins Die Young

The average lifespan for an American Robin is two years. More than 75 per cent die before turning one. The oldest banded, wild American Robin ever caught was nearly 14 years old. The oldest captive robin lived more than 17 years.

3. Baby Robins Grow Up Quickly

Baby Robins leave the nest just 13 days after hatching. Their parents take care of them together for a few days after that until the mother has more eggs to incubate. Once that happens, the father takes care of them by himself. By the time the next clutch of eggs hatch, the older babies are completely on their own.

4. Robins Do Not Listen for Worms

Contrary to popular belief, Robins hunt with their eyes, not their ears. They watch for movement in the grass and immediately beneath the surface of the soil. When they tip their heads to the side, they do so to focus their downward eye on their prey. Meanwhile, their other eye watches the sky for attacking hawks.

5. Robins are Clean

Unlike pigeons, who allow feces, egg shells, dead nestlings and other garbage to build up around their nesting sites, American Robins are relatively clean. In fact, the parents carry feces and other materials away from the nest and deposit them elsewhere. This helps to hide the nest from scent detecting predators, like cats.

6. Robins Mate Seasonally

Although some bird species mate for life, robins are not among them. Robins mate seasonally. If one of the pair is killed, the remaining partner will attempt to find a replacement as quickly as possible.

(Nature's Corner)

The Art of Marilyn Ridoutt-Greene
Spring 2014