Caring for the Nest
Did you know that American robins can feed their babies up to 100 times each day? That’s right! These hardworking birds spend their days finding tasty meals like juicy earthworms, crunchy insects, and sweet berries for their chicks.
Robins build sturdy, cup-shaped nests from mud, grass, and twigs high in trees or sometimes even on window ledges or porches. Their eggs are a bright, beautiful blue—one of nature’s coolest colors!
When robin chicks hatch, they don’t have feathers yet, and their eyes stay closed for a few days. They’re tiny and helpless, completely relying on their parents to feed them and keep them warm. The parents tirelessly care for their chicks, ensuring they grow fast and strong.
In just about two weeks, these fuzzy baby robins quickly develop feathers and grow big enough to test out their wings. Soon after, they’re ready to fly out of their cozy nest and explore the big world around them.
Little Baby Robins Need a Lot of Food
Here’s a wild fact: a single robin might eat as much as 14 feet of earthworms in a single day! Now that’s one hungry bird! Nature is full of incredible surprises, and American robins are definitely some of the busiest parents in the bird world.
When Baby Robin Leaves for School 🥹
As robin chicks leave the nest and begin exploring the world, they’ll start searching for safe places to rest and snack. You can help by making your outdoor space welcoming to birds! One simple way is to hang a window bird feeder. It lets you observe birds up close while offering them a reliable food source.
The GEROSSI Premium Window Bird Feeder is a great option. It’s easy to install, weather-resistant, and designed with strong suction cups that keep it secure—even on rainy or windy days. The clear, wide design means you and your family (even the cat!) can watch robins and other backyard birds visit throughout the day. Some feeders, like this one, even come with a bird journal to track which feathered friends stop by.
Creating a bird-friendly space not only supports local wildlife—it also gives you a front-row seat to nature’s daily drama, right outside your window.
