robin update (pictures)

[cellio]

Today when I came home the mom-bird wasn't in the nest, but as I approached my door she swooped in to monitor me.



She stood lookout until I went inside:

Comments

[thnidu]

Wow, that straight-on view is STRANGE! Of course it's because robins, as prey birds, have their eyes on the sides of the head for maximum coverage.

[cellio]

It's strange, yes. It looks like she's glaring at me, except glaring usually calls for direct eye contact and she can't do that. I didn't expect to be able to get that shot. (The tail is blurry because it was in motion.)