Along the Track: Such a Thrill

We found this Scarlet Robin lass hard at work on preparing for the next generation.

Normally I don’t pubish small bird nesting cycles (Willie Wagtails being a notable exception).
You’ll note there is no photo of the nest location, and I’m pretty confident that no one is going to stumble over its location.

Only spotted her as she darted from one side of a small clearing to another. And after standing still for awhile, it was obvious she was hard at work on her little home.

The male flew in a couple of times to see how things were progressing.

In the end, I walked away thrilled to have watched the process and ever so hopeful that she would be successful, both for the species and because of her hard work paying off.

Enjoy

She came out in front of me, checked it out and disappeared again into the nest site.
It took a few moments to realise she wasn’t just hunting food, but looking for web and suitable materials
Her little beak can only carry so much stuff
A pause to discuss the progress
He seemed pleased that it was all under control
The spider web glows in the early light
I waited for one final image, she seemed to oblige and I wished her well and moved on.