A Mama's nest

We have some new neighbors, so to say. They moved in right next to our garage, in a nice tree, just below eye level. A robin! She laid four perfect, blue eggs. I took a peek and some pictures while she was away.

Time passes...mama sits on her eggs...and stays so near.

The next time I had the chance to take a peek into her nest while she was away I was amazed to see three little, itty-bitty birdies, and the fourth egg started to crack and move in front of my very eyes. Right then the fourth little robin was free from his/her shell. I have always been fascinated by bird nests....and to have one so close to peek in on without disturbing mama has been awesome. Top that off with seeing an egg hatch in real life....fascinating.

I took a peek today and the four babies have grown so much, they are taking up the whole nest. I'll see if I can take a picture tomorrow and post it.  Here's the newest picture! I took it after school today....count the 4 beaks? All healthy and growing fast!