A Stunning Leucistic Robin Nesting and Feeding Her Family (4 K Video Time Lapse: Nesting to Fledge)
Have you ever seen a beautiful leucistic American robin A rare genetic mutation gives these amazing birds unique mixtures of white, black, and red feathers. When I first spotted a leucistic robin in my forest this spring, I was so excited to watch I never dreamed that she would choose to build her nest next to my window, allowing me to film her up close for many weeks. I was stunned that she trusted me to photograph her family and even seemed to like having me nearby. Please enjoy my video of this gorgeous robin building her nest and raising her family, and watch the nestlings grow until they fledge I was thrilled when this unique, incredible robin rebuilt her nest for her second family of the season. But I was utterly heartbroken when a hawk killed her while she was incubating three perfect eggs. I desperately tried to find a licensed wildlife rehabilitator to accept and care for her eggs, but none would, so her second family of chicks died before they hatched. I can only hope that he
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