Here is today’s adventure in the new life of the tiny robins that have come to live in my tree.  My biggest battle this evening while taking their picture was the mosquitoes!  They are out in force tonight.  The birds need to get busy and eat these pests and do us all a favor!  It’s times like these that I’m all for that whole “circle of life” thing.  I can think of no better purpose for mosquitoes than to feed the birds!

Tonight, I witnessed both mom and dad working tag-team to feed the youngsters.  One would land and feed while the other would take off to hung more food.  Then they would swap places.  This was going on all evening. They are certainly putting away the grubs and worms.

The call goes out!  Mom!  Dad!  We’re hungry!

As quick as they can, then hunt and return.  It is a steady stream of food for these young ones.

The little critters just don’t seem to fill up!  I can see why they grow up so quickly.  They take about 2 weeks to grow enough to leave the nest and take to the skies!

Not exactly sure what they are feeding this one, but it looks like either a snail or a slug.  Whatever it is, the babies are devouring them.

I didn’t take too many picture tonight because 1) those darn mosquitoes, and 2) I started getting the feeling I was bothering the parents.  I would hate to have them abandon the nest because of me.  As Moose Peterson says, “No photo is worth endangering your subject.”  Well said Moose.  Thanks for those wise words.

More shots as they grow!