Ramblings of a Nature Lover: New neighbors!

Two weeks ago I was looking through binoculars trying to spot a grackle nest in the pine tree behind our house. I had seen grackles flying up there with beaks full of grass, so I knew they were up there somewhere! I did find them eventually, but first I spotted another nest - this one occupied by robins! We had a good view from the back door, and could see the robins taking turns on the nest.

A few days ago we suddenly spotted babies in the nest. Big ones! I had thought the parents were still sitting on eggs, and these were practically shoving each other over the side! I stood at the back door experimenting with my new camera, which has an extremely good optical zoom - like a miniature telephoto lens. These photos were taken zoomed in from about 35 feet away.

The very next day the nest was empty.