American Robin (Turdus migratorius)

We were lucky enough to have an American Robin buid a nest in a shrub just outside our family room window. We watched the process of her incubating her clutch of 4 blue eggs, as well as feeding and raising the chicks. Sadly, we also saw how Mother Nature ensures the survival of the fittest.

Here is a picture of the chicks snuggly tucked into their nest awaiting the arrival of Mom with a plump, tasty worm...