Moma Robin Incubating

by Marty Saccone

Title

Moma Robin Incubating

Artist

Marty Saccone

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Photograph - Fine Photography

Description

I began documenting this female Robin incubating her 3 eggs this past spring on June 12th.
I unknowingly missed the building of the nest by the male and female but once I became aware of it I committed myself to capturing the entire nesting, hatching and upbringing of the family and their young. I've got well over 1200 images throughout the two week period. I was even fortunate enough to be behind the camera on July 9th when the three baby robins finally fledged the nest. In less than 30 minutes they ventured away from the nest into the tree branches and awkwardly leapt from the tree which was till then,...home.
Too many images to post,... I wish I could share all of them.
Was a very enjoyable photographic experience of the birds and their habit patterns.

I've am now posting a selection from the series to share with any birding enthusiasts or those interested in my up close self assignment.
May be seen at marty-saccone.pixels.com

I've never been a birder but often said kiddingly that if a bird wonders into my viewfinder,...I'll photograph it.

I only photograph using manual focusing and settings for all my work,...I use no auto focus settings...and that's too slow for capturing quick moving birds in trees or in flight.
Having five Robins to myself for two weeks has spoiled me.
I'm having empty nest syndrome now ;-))
The yard and tree seem empty without them around.

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July 14th, 2017

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