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.

6 thoughts on “Along the Track: Such a Thrill

  1. What adorable photos David !
    What a wonderful gift to behold.
    Such beautiful captures of the busy little mites sourcing materials for nest construction. Yes it is constantly amazing to me what they can carry and actually perform with one beak, and the resilience and determination they share as a great encouragement to us all. How lovely to see this bird again as we never see it here, and have to head south to see it. My wife will love seeing these photos when she returns home from work, she also partially shares its name.

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  2. Beautiful to view; thanks for sharing these moments with us David…! And yes: hopefully, this Couple are rewarded with a comfortable home and a new family…!

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