1. ROBIN’S FIRST DAYS Life of a robin family outside the window of our breakfast nook. The robin pair started bulding the nest May 14. The chicks hatched June 9. These pictures document the rapid growth of the three chicks Photos by B.C. Biega, ©2010

2. Day 1 – Mama guards chicks

3. Day 1 – Papa guards chicks

4. Day 2 – Mama and chicks

5. Day 3 – Chicks are hungry

6. Day 4 – Awaiting breakfast

7. Day 4 – Breakfast has arrived

8. Day 5 – I’m still hungry

9. Day 6 – Evening – chicks always hungry

10. Day 7 – Awaiting breakfast

11. Day 7 – Breakfast has arrived

12. Day 7 – Afternoon rest

13. Day 8 – Early morning, still asleep

14. Day 8 – Breakfast is here

15. Day 8 – Satisfied for the moment

16. Day 9 – Hullo! Bill

17. Day 9 – Tight quarters!

18. Day 10 – It’s time to get out of here

19. Day10 – Mama, you’re sitting on me!

20. Day 11- One gone, two left

21. Day 11- Now I can get my own breakfast!

22. Day 11 – Now I’ve got room to spread my wings, I’m next

23. Day 12 7am – I think I’m ready

24. Day 12 7.30 – Out at last!

25. Day 12 7.44 – My turn, but it’s a long way down!

26. Day 12 8.00 – Ooops! I nearly fell out

27. Day 12 – Sis! I made it OK, now you’ve got to try.

28. Day 12 – Let’s exercise those wings.

29. Day 12 – I brought you some food to give you energy

30. Day 12 noon – I’m still thinking about it

31. Day 12 1pm – It’s really time to go

32. Day 12 2pm – Nest is empty – END OF STORY