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Do robins destroy other birds nests?
The Short Answer: Laura, most likely the robin is waiting for the cardinals to make a mistake so it can raid their nest, either to steal nesting materials, or more likely, to steal eggs or baby cardinals. To make matters even worse for baby birds, squirrels also often raid nests.
What happened to the baby robins in the nest?
Once babies fledge, both parents still feed them for a few days. Mom soon leaves to lay a new clutch of eggs. The fledglings will need to learn from other robins when Dad leaves to help with new nestlings.
What happens if a robin’s nest is disturbed?
If you move a robin’s nest the parents will most likely abandon the nest, eggs and/or young. The more time and energy the birds invest in the nest, the less likely they are to abandon it when disturbed. However, actually MOVING the nest is not merely a disturbance: it makes the entire nest environment DIFFERENT.
Do robins mourn broken eggs?
Generally, yes. They instinctively know that a decomposing dead baby will attract scavengers and insects. If you find a dead baby bird under a tree or bush it’s usually one that died in the nest and was pushed out. Eggs that don’t hatch are generally left where they are, although some birds push these out as well.
Do robins return to nest?
A: Many birds, including the robin, return to same general nest site year after year, but not necessarily to the same nest, says Scott Craven, professor of wildlife ecology at UW-Madison. If the nest was built in a location that’s been altered, the bird may be compelled to find a new location.
Do Robins mourn broken eggs?
Do Robins rebuild their nests?
While robins might repair or build on top of a previous nest, most of them build a new nest. This is best for many reasons. A used nest is a mess, stretched out and often home to insects or parasites and possibly poop. Take the nest down and the site will be ready for the next robin.
How long after building nest do robins lay eggs?
The robin has to have a completed nest before she has a place to lay her eggs. Usually she’ll start within a day or two, but the timing can be affected by a few things: Both Mom and Dad Robin have to have good nutrition before they’ll be ready to lay eggs.