Some Characteristics of Young Robins

ROBINS HAVE A STORY IN VOLUME THREE

ROBINS HAVE A STORY IN VOLUME THREE

This past Friday here on Blogger, I published an entry re a fact about young Northern cardinals, as one (much to my delight) has been visiting my rooftop garden.

However, that adorable creature is not the only young bird who is spending time in my place. A number of young American robins have also spent a lot of time here and one of them is featured in the picture atop this entry.

Young Robins initially have speckled plumage and no red breast, but as their post-juvenile molt progresses, the orange-red feathering of the breast starts to appear, as well as their pale belly.

A number of sources concur that many people believe that a visit from a Robin is a sign that a lost relative is visiting them, in the spiritual world Robins are viewed as a symbol of visits from our deceased loved ones. The Robin also symbolizes new beginnings and life, and is also looked upon by many as a sign of fortune and good luck.

I don't have any confirmation on the aforementioned belief even though it is mentioned in a number of sources, what I will say is the parents of young robins who stop by are most likely nearby, as evidenced by the expression in this creature's face in the next photo-ops where this little one seems to be looking at someone for guidance/approval/direction.

ROBINS HAVE A STORY IN VOLUME THREE

ROBINS HAVE A STORY IN VOLUME THREE

In any event, over the years of being blessed by visits from this bird type, I've come to know that robins — young and older — enjoy eating blueberries and the one who stopped by yesterday is no exception as you can see for yourself in the image directly below.

ROBINS HAVE A STORY IN VOLUME THREE

However, it did seem that as siblings, American robins (at least the ones pictured below)...

ROBINS HAVE A STORY IN VOLUME THREE 

ROBINS HAVE A STORY IN VOLUME THREE

... do not want to take on the task of feeding each other.

On another note, there are many interesting facts about this bird type which have inspired songs and poems and I've included them in prior entries (over the years) here on Blogger.

Moreover, American robins have a story in volume three of my book series, Words In Our Beak.

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