Tominator Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 I love those birds. Great song to them. I see them every now and then as they migrate through. I don't have enough water around me for them to stay though. You might want to tack a nail into that "popular" tree Luke, and stick half an orange to it. They love orange. That's the male in the picture, btw, the female is a drab greenish color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted June 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 I was sure this was the female,, this one is the duller color of the 2 ..... The other one is a very bright orange color and the one in the pictures was paler in color.. Maybe I have 2 nest in that tree and just can't see the second one... :confused: Yep, Chris we have half oranges in three different tree's, they'll polish those off in a hurry too.. I also change the water in the bird bath twice a day.... These Orioles seem to love that darn tree tho .. this is the 3rd. year we've had Orioles nest in it.... :) We also have a pair of Cardinals nest some where near, but haven't as yet found their nesting site... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 We also have a pair of Cardinals nest some where near, but haven't as yet found their nesting site... Could be a brightly colored female, that's cool. Look for the cardinal's nest in the thickest crap you can find, no higher than 6 feet, but probably around 4 or 5 feet. They like to hide in the thick crap. I stumbled on one the other day, and have always found them in the past in real thick tangles fairly low to the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted June 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 Could be a brightly colored female, that's cool. Nope, you we're right,, it's a male .. I got to looking the tree over this afternoon and behold there's 2 Oriole nests ... :cool: Both male's and females were flying back and forth tending each respective nest .... Still nothing new to report on the robins' nest.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntnMa Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 i knew i'd like this thread.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 Thanks for sharing the pics! I love Robins. Not a carnivore, but a hunter non the less. After I cut my grass, I like to watch the robins work my freshly cut lawn with my binocs. They are very skillful hunters and the way they get worms and other bugs is great stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted June 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Nothing new to report today (6/13) ,, I can't wait for these eggs to hatch .. And THANKS for the kind words folks,, this type of stuff is fun. Maybe someday I'll be able to get a better camera for even better shots.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 Got a few pics inside of the nest in our shed yesterday afternoon, discovered that it is easier to hold a camera up to it than to try to squeeze up against the metal roof. Pretty sure a blue bird flew out:eek:. The wife said it was a robin's nest:confused:. Anyhoo, went from three eggs last time I looked to now 5 eggs. Here are a few pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildside Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 How cool this all is! Great stories and photos. Nature is indeed nothing short of awesome. Here's a little funny story about eggs to provide you all with a laugh. We had some hens out back dusting. When they left, my kids (3 and 5 at the time) went racing out to collect any feathers that may have fallen off. My son screamed out with glee that one of the hens had laid an egg! I ran out to take a closer look, and had to hold back laughter as I broke the news to the kids that the round whitish object they were so geeked about was. . . you guessed it. . . turkey poop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted June 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 LOL... you just have to enjoy youngsters... William, those do appear to be Robins eggs.. from what I have found in my research is that you have an oddity tho... Robins usually only lay 3-4 eggs with 5 being rare... Looks like you hit the jackpot again my friend...:D too bad they aren't golden... I haven't seen much for activity around the nest here... I hope I haven't spooked the mom off the nest for good.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 Chris, those do appear to be Robins eggs.. from what I have found in my research is that you have an oddity tho... Robins usually only lay 3-4 eggs with 5 being rare... You mean William, and I agree, that looks like a robin's nest, and robin's eggs. Bluebird's nest is shallower, and uses finer threaded grass. Also, bluebird eggs are a pale blue, and sometimes white. I've got a bluebird nest in one of my boxes right now. It's been a good year for bluebirds around here. I've fledged one bird already, and the current box has at least 3 eggs in it. Bluebirds are finnicky nesters, so I don't know if I dare snap a pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 Man, throw some bacon in the pan, and some wheat bread in the toaster and we got some BREAKFAST!! Great pics guys, as much as I could care less about birds, following the eggs process through your pictures is pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted June 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 You mean William, and I agree, that looks like a robin's nest, and robin's eggs. Bluebird's nest is shallower, and uses finer threaded grass. Also, bluebird eggs are a pale blue, and sometimes white. I've got a bluebird nest in one of my boxes right now. It's been a good year for bluebirds around here. I've fledged one bird already, and the current box has at least 3 eggs in it. Bluebirds are finnicky nesters, so I don't know if I dare snap a pic. Man, where is my head at lately.... SORRY.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 Bluebirds had eggs in the birdhouse earlier in the spring here, and got to watch a few of the babies fly out for the very first time:cool:. Still I could swear that the bird I saw fly out of this nest the other day was not a robin, but instead a bluebird:confused:. I might just bring a camera in from the field tomorrow and try and figure out a way to set it up in the shed over the nest. Got to wonder if these eggs are not going to get fried up under that hot metal roof:eek:, pretty hot under there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 Nature is indeed nothing short of awesome. Here's a little funny story about eggs to provide you all with a laugh. We had some hens out back dusting. When they left, my kids (3 and 5 at the time) went racing out to collect any feathers that may have fallen off. My son screamed out with glee that one of the hens had laid an egg! I ran out to take a closer look, and had to hold back laughter as I broke the news to the kids that the round whitish object they were so geeked about was. . . you guessed it. . . turkey poop! Great kid's story ..LOL Great pictures Luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 Bluebirds had eggs in the birdhouse earlier in the spring here, and got to watch a few of the babies fly out for the very first time:cool:. Still I could swear that the bird I saw fly out of this nest the other day was not a robin, but instead a bluebird:confused:. I might just bring a camera in from the field tomorrow and try and figure out a way to set it up in the shed over the nest. Got to wonder if these eggs are not going to get fried up under that hot metal roof:eek:, pretty hot under there. I googled bluebird nest and looked at some of them William. Now I'm confused. That nest of yours could very well be a bluebird nest. The grass looks about right, and I don't see any mud like robins typically use. Some of the pictures showed some eggs that were pretty dark in color. Guess you'll just have to keep crawling under that hot roof for us. All in the interest of science you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted June 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2007 Well. it's been 2 days since I've seen any activity around the robins nest...:( I was walking around the tree this morning and my mother asked me what I was looking for, I told her I hadn't seen the Mother Robin tending nest for a couple days, her reply to me almost floored me.... Seems she saw the nieghbors cat with a bird in it's mouth about in the same frame of time ... :eek: Mother Nature at her coldest if this is the fate of this nest...:( I'll leave that nest alone in hope Im wrong,, and will keep this post updated as best I can... Time for me to save up for a .177 air rifle I see ... Dang !! Nieghbors .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildside Posted June 16, 2007 Report Share Posted June 16, 2007 What a bummer. I guess all animals have their natural instincts, but wouldn't you think that cat had a nice bowl of Meow Mix back home for it to eat? Looks like it's time for the pellet gun, indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted June 16, 2007 Report Share Posted June 16, 2007 That is too bad Luke, but part of nature. Pulled a camera this morning and set it up over our nest here in the shed. When I fed the horses a while ago, a bluebird was sitting on the fence not far from the shed looking towards the nest. Think we should have some pics by tomorrow to determine if our bird that is nesting in the shed is indeed a bluebird or a robin. Will post what I get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted June 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2007 COOL,, I can't wait to see what bird is nesting in your shed William...:) Man I need a cheap trail cam... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted June 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 While sitting out on my deck this morning I was treated to a rare site here in Vermont.... I got to see a Indigo Bunting... man I wish I had the camera for that sighting...:cool: Still NO activity around the Robins nest.... :(:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 Look like this Luke:D We see a few of them around here, very pretty birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted June 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 Look like this Luke:D We see a few of them around here, very pretty birds. THAT'S THE DUDE !!! ... :D The interesting thing about them is that they aren't even't blue in color,,, they are actually black .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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