Robin update

The robin chicks grew rapidly.

Yesterday, I looked closely and noticed that the nest was empty. One of the fledglings, however, was perched on a branch nearby. It looked ready to launch itself into the world and must have because when I returned later it was gone.

It's amazing how quickly these new birds went from pale blue eggs to self-sufficient creatures.

The mother robin was nowhere to be seen.

Presumably she understands when it's time to stop feeding her family and take a break while awaiting her next pregnancy. A Web site informs me that robins lay two clutches each summer.

Now I'm wondering whether she'll return to the same nest for the second go around.