Juvenile Robin Erithacus rubecula
The young Robin fledgling looks totally different from its parents, its speckled brown plumage providing good camouflage.
Nestlings not harmed by photo; parents continued to feed.
Once fledged, parents continue to feed the chicks.
Its hard work.
Feeding young.
Flowers.
Juveniles.
Mother tries to teach them to get their own food.
They watch open-mouthed as she flies away with morsel.
Then turn away from food to follow her.
She teaches them to pick up food.
This one eventually got the hang of it.
The young's chest is beginning to turn orange.
Gradual transformation to the Robin we know . . .
Chest becomes more orangey.
Orange-red feathers appear, with grey-white below.
Orange area extends.
Young Robin looks very tatty when moulting.
Still tatty but nearly full adult plumage.
Links
Bathing experience
Main Robin page