Time to leave home : (

Well we knew it was coming, and the time has come for Loxley to leave the nest.  So yesterday morning as Loxley sat in the nest, she no doubt was contemplating what life would be like outside the nest and safety of this hidden haven.

So after of few minutes of reflection, she ventured out on a nearby branch to test things outside the nest for the first time in her life.

So far so good.  No mishaps, and she is still standing.  The adult male and female both are active in protecting and feeding the fledged chicks until they learn to forage on their own. The adult Robin gives alarm calls and dive-bombs predators, including domestic cats, dogs and humans that come near the young birds.

The fledglings are able to fly short distances after leaving the nest. The wings of juvenile birds develop rapidly, and it only takes a couple of weeks for them to become proficient at flying. The cryptically colored young birds perch in bushes or trees for protection from predators.


So will Loxley venture further??? Yes of course she will, she made it to a nearby branch.  So we are not sure if Sandi will be able to track her comings and going any further, but we were all  thrilled to see the progress of one of God's beautiful creations do what he instinctively created them to do.