American Robin Fledgling Learning To Fly
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Our first night stopover was in Iowa. We lucked out with an end campsite, so I had a great open view where I got to watch an American Robin fledgling run around and attempt flight practices under Mama’s supervision.
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American Robin fledgling
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American Robin fledgling’s pretty backside
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“Flight Practice”
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The fledgling could gain air but not much altitude before dropping back to the ground.
Mama Robin even gave a lesson by flying down to the fledgling, then flying back up to her tree branch. Here’s the fledgling attempt to meet Mama on the branch she was sitting!
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“Heading up, up, up, here I come, Mama!”
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An awesome effort! Unfortunately, the fledgling only made it to the tree trunk just underneath the branch but still tried to ‘land’.
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“Trying to hang on to the tree truck landing.”
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“Oops, not working!”
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Quickly, the fledgling started to fall from the tree trunk. It saved itself with this next comical shot.
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“Exit, Stage Right!”
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That was enough for the fledgling for a while. Surely it’s now sitting next to Mama on the branch proud of itself!
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“I do not smile for the camera”
😉
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Photos by Donna 