Robin Rescue: A Documentary (Part Six) - by Mike Franzman

Robin Rescue Part 6 - Found on the lawn, having fallen from a high nest, this baby bird would need human intervention to survive the cold night times, and the many predators in the area. This video documents its progress from nestling to fledgling, in six parts.
Photographed & Edited by Mike Franzman
See the beginning, in Part One: • Robin Rescue: A Docume...

[@mikeyfranz]

Yes, not sure what happened to these robins. As we saw in parts two and three, one robin flew away immediately, never to return, even while his brother hung around for hours with me in the yard, and I continued to feed him. For the next few days, I would take the other robin outside, until he also flew off for good, yet still returned frequently to eat. At the end of part six, he just never came back, not sure if he got sick, got eaten by a cat, or flew off to be a bird. We obviously hope for the best that he flew off to be a bird.

[@pyrointeam]

Let's assume he flew off to find a partner and be a bird. The call of nature. Thanks for your videos, they are awesome to learn English because you talk slow and clear.

[@1stBumbleBeeMaster]

I don't think he got sick. He looks to happy and heathy in that last few pics. I think when Robins mature they just go off to find new territories. One black bird we raised from a tiny chick stayed around for about 5 months then he just vanished had not seen him for a good few months then in the winter time he came back. Thing is he remembered the shed table where we used to feed him. You never know the Robin you raised might come back. I think he is ok though, You done an awesome job, Really enjoyed your vids

[@sandicumberland6818]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I found a young robin and with the help of your documentary I was able to release him back into the "wild". Very nice work on the videos!

[@laurajones5784]

Mike Franzman can you tell me exactly how long from the same time like you found the chicks I have to release him , one chick got crashed by the car right away , another one eaten by the cat and I saved one , I live in the city and have an apartment and have no backyard

[@CheekyColossus123]

bro youre such a good human being ty for sharing the videos I watched all of them

[@TheWheelofLife100]

This definitely has been 1 of the best documentary I've seen in a long time,well done.👍

[@pumpupjam9648]

Nice job being the step parent for these two robins and particularly the last one. I had a baby robin that had fallen out of a tree, and my mother tried to put it back but the nest was empty and it too had barely anymore protection. So I took him in and raised the bird. By the end of 23 days, he flew off with his own kind. You know, that bird came back the following spring. It was chirping outside my door of the back porch. It flew up on my arm and up to my face. It was like telling me thank you for saving my life and now I want you to meet my wife! She was pretty, with a beautiful speckled chest. She did not come near me, but he did. That was the last time I saw him, that was many many years ago. So you did a wonderful kindness by raising and like any parent, it was time to leave the nest.

[@mikeyfranz]

That is awesome, mine always come back a time or too, but then leave for good... I always wonder if they are still out there, or fell victim to the hundreds of dangers out there for birds... cats, dogs, racoons, cars, people, etc. Always a wonderful thing to experience though, while we have a moment with them. :-)

[@vinaypatil2862]

Mike, I really appreciate the time u devoted for this documentary. The bird hardly left u alone, because u cared ....Great work

[@BlondeCherry]

This deserves a film award. Im not being sarcastic or anything, this is amazing ❤ thank you for helping babies❤

[@carasquero]

I absolutely love this documentary series..I watched all and you obviously became his father ...so precious..God bless you

[@oh_k8]

This was so touching. Thanks to you Mike, I was able to raise a nestling as you did. He did not come back today for the first time. I feel a bit heart broken at the thought something bad happened as he always came back in the morning for food but at the same time I hope he is alive and being a free bird. He was able to find and eat insects at this point. I could not have done this without your educational videos. Thank you Mike.

[@DistrictGroove1]

Just made a donation to your GoFundMe. Absolutely loved your documentary and watched all the parts. It made me so happy that you saved these birds and more importantly that you let them back in the wild and didnt keep them as pets. Respect!

[@mayocastra]

Great presentation, very helpful. The best information I had from your presentation was to feed high protein "kitten food", moist, when young & throughout. Do not feed milk for those reading my comments. I gave some water through a dropper when she was old enough to fly inside the house.Our Robin, we called Tweety, flew away today to spend her first night in the wild. Before flying, she had a healthy meal of kitten food from my wife's hand. BTW, i think your birdy is a female as she has light colored chest, like mine.

[@angelajones9129]

Thank you for a beautiful heart warming video ,Its ,so lovely to see someone so patient and caring

[@jbughart2877]

Hi Mike, ALL of your videos are great. I can't stop watching them. Thanks so much for the love you share. You are a very special person.

[@talgatturdibaev6148]

Omg, thats unbelievable. Mike you are Genious. God bless you man.

[@abdelhadawi9596]

great job mike god bless you for all your help and kindness to the baby robin birds you are a good man .

[@josebagayana]

So lovely to watch baby bird❤️❤️❤️ thanks for sharing 👍👍👍

[@kittenkorleone2918]

I'd love to be able to say that I rescued birds like you. What I will say is that I live just north of Bridgeport and for the first time in over 25 years, I got my first pair of nesting Eastern Bluebirds in one of my nest boxes! I was able to watch as the male made his appearance in late April and sang well enough to get a lady to check out the box. Everything met her approval and within a short time, I observed her bringing material into box for her nest. On May 15th I noticed the first fecal pouch being taken away!! We had babies!! My neighbors had marauding raccoons getting into things and I was terrified they would find the nest. Luckily, in just under 3 weeks I counted 3 fledglings. I cleaned out the old nest and am watching the adults continuing to feed babies all around the area. Today, I hear the male singing again nearby. I hope he can convince her to join him again at another go-round! Wish us luck! I love Robin song more than anyone else I know. But there's something special about that super soft bluebird vocals. A brisk breeze overpowers the sound of it. It makes me wonder if maybe ive heard it all along all these years and just wasn't aware. It's easy to overlook when Jay's, Robin's, Cardinals, Starlings, Mockingbirds and House Sparrows are about. It's so nice to find your channel. I subbed. Can't wait to see what you'll rescue in future.

[@lisacraig6991]

Found a baby robin on my front sidewalk with no parents around. He couldn't fly. I called the county animal welfare. They asked if he had feathers, and I told them yes. They said he should be good and just to leave him alone. That's what I did, but if I had seen your video maybe I would have helped him out a bit more. Hope he was ok. Thanks for showing such caring for nature.

[@surtu9221]

This robin got the best possible start at life because of you. It's not easy being a robin, and he relied on you to be his surrogate parent, and you pulled through and gave him plenty of time to learn how to be a bird. Don't feel bad about how much time he was spending on the ground; it wasn't because you were on the ground.

[@aimeecombs5029]

He is quite the little character. Thank you for taking care of them.

[@kittenkorleone2918]

You're a wonderful person.

[@maoo8467]

Thank you so much for filming little birdies ! More people like you and there would be no war in this world ! Seriously; yesterday I also found little baby robin. It had a broken wing .. I didn't know what to do.. but his mom was around . I put him near the hedge and she came at once and started feeding him. On the next day I found him on the meadow , sitting on something like part of broken nest or something.. his mom was around! I made a nest out of two styrofoam cups and put it in an open cardboard box. I tried to take it on my balcony but I think his mom was to shy to come so close.. so I left it on the meadow.. of course this is not enough protection against cats and other predators.. but at least... Something...

[@maheshtj1233]

Mike, you are amazing. The patience you showed in feeding, taking them out for strolling was just incredible. you deserve more accolades for the wonderful job you did to save them from brink of death. Gratitude of animals and birds will remain and am sure one day, they will come back to you to say THANK YOU to you. Great work

[@lavaunjohns7796]

As a child, I remember my dad raising a blue jay he named Joe. For years after Joe flew away, he would come back to sit on the clothesline when mom hung laundry or on my dad's shoulder when he was sitting on the patio. I thought it was so cool.

[@1111pirelli]

Hey Mike, on this beautiful planet we need a lot people like you. (Y)

[@andya5068]

Yea that's so true not those dumb people who just don't care about them when the animals are suffering in front of them

[@etan...]

Instead of saying "we need more people like you", say "I will be like you"

[@L9ie]

Lol

[@Thulaandme]

Dear Mike thank you for posting this patient and quiet series about one tiny bord. I found it fascinating to watch his beak change from dependent to strong. What I found deeper and warmer is your quietness and persistence, patient care. "C'mon here buddy" will always carry a very special meaning to me, and thank you from my heart for this. God bless and as always I see one cannot communicate through laws as a rule, for there are always two people involved in each and every case.

[@giulioandreotti7668]

Stupende creature. Ma non vi sentite con un animo piu nobile e piu' leggero a salvare questi deliziosi esseri? Che Dio vi benedica

[@elzelinakriek-breet3092]

I so enjoyed watching the baby/ juvenile Robin videos! Just fabulous!

[@helenwilliams6921]

Thank you for this series, Mike. I just found a robin nestling in my backyard, and the parents will no longer feed it, though I put it back in the nest, of which it promptly fell out again. I made it a nesting container and am feeding it hourly. Your videos encourage me that maybe it can grow to maturity and fly away in a few weeks.

[@lisamcnish3287]

It was amazing how much he grew and all because you fed him like that. You did such a good job caring for both of them and keeping them safe until it was time for them to go off on their own. Hopefully they both survived the world outside their comfort zone! Nice filming, was fun to watch them grow!

[@cody181818]

It is like a real Disney movie in real life. You my good sir have a amazing genuine bond with this beautiful creature. You Are a amazing person and i truly hope that this bird lives a very long and healthy life and remains super close to you and everyday you come home he greets you like he did at your car and you can always come home to that amazing chirp to know you still have your buddy there waiting on you guarding your home and looking out for you. i would love to see a update and know if he is till around and if you still see him a lot and his status. Much respect love and gratitude.

[@davesolomacha239]

Thank You! Your video helped me to raise a baby robin whose mother had not been visiting the nest for 2+ days. He's a full grown fledgling now, but his tail feathers are not as long as the bird in your video #6. I have a few more days before he can start hunting and feeding himself. The Thing is I would not have known any of the right things to do if not for the information contained in your videos! My bird may or may not live long on its own, but YOU allowed me to give him a good chance to thrive!

[@anniebeaudry2937]

He is so cute waiting for you in the parking !

[@dchubad]

the other robin who flew first would have died by the next evening from starvation or from a predator as it was far too young to fend for itself. i hope that last one makes it. he/she will be a friend for life and may even choose to nest on your property because it feels safe there.

[@billkillernic]

it got probably eaten by that cat it shouldnt stay on low grass that long especially when mike is not arround

[@sgtfcamp67]

I raised a robin this past summer, still miss her when she flew off to be with the other robins....

[@kevinford69]

This should be on PBS!!!!! I would watch every episode. I know he should absolutely be on his own because it's dangerous. However it's so adorable! By the way in the slow motion heart of an eagle! Thank you for making these videos.

[@edrivera6728]

Excellent job sir,...

[@radman499]

Great film work. Well done

[@srvntlilly]

That was SO sweet. Thank you so much for taking care of these precious little guys. Maybe some year in an early spring, they'll come back to visit. That second one totally bonded to you. That was adorable when he greeted you at your car door!

[@StygiaN-WeB]

ur a good man mike... what goes around,, comes around.. peace be with you

[@codemonkmonsterdotcom]

Hey Mike , just awesome !!

[@vikkil9458]

I hope he lives a long happy life!

[@boogiedaddy3434]

This is truly amazing. It's wonderful that you were able to nourish these birds back to health and form such a trusting bond with them. I hope your little buddy is still out there somewhere living his best bird life.

[@ivanwesteurope]

thank you for helping this amazing bird.

[@justanotherperson584]

Mike you have done a great job documenting all progress. You are a natural.

[@geoffreydowen5793]

I'm in the UK in and that is what we we would call a thrush great job Mike you must be elated

[@rosieg4813]

this was heart warming documentary god bless you ... today i saw a bird nesting in one of my plants

[@amymurphy5629]

what a wonderful experience. Thanks for sharing!

[@natk7436]

Great photos!

[@TayaSeattle]

I was watching your part 1,2,3.... on one breath! I think it is the best documentary that I saw for the last 20 years or so! Thank you so much, your narotive make this story heart touching ! I do have a nest under my balcony as today 6/13/21 and a cat in house ! That is stress me out , and I hope birdy will fly away from nest successfully. Wish me a luck !

[@brianpaterson108]

Good job Sir!! I think he or she is yours now. I hope that cat doesn’t get lucky. It’ll be around. It may even partner up with another robin next year and give you grandrobins!

[@analiabazet9875]

Felicitaciones Mike, tanto por salvarlos y alimentarlos, como con el trabajo en ésta hermosa serie, saludos cordiales desde Buenos Aires, Argentina. 🐦❤

[@markburns4497]

Good on ya mate! Only 1 in 4 fledglings make it in this tough world. Let's hope your care made him strong to survive.

[@gemos7777]

So much like human child...loved it

[@ritaromano649]

Thank you for sharing this documentary. I rescued a fledgling 3 days ago and I'm actually following these instructions. This documentary has been very informative. Thank you!

[@albertamisas6888]

Mike, enjoyed your videos. You have so much patience, and you really cared for these birds. I hope the Robin survived on his or her own.

[@osanalnsry8671]

great work

[@ZombieHavok27]

He stayed because he was eating GREAT!! IIRC you didn't give him meal worms till part 5 so he was spoiled by the delicious meals prior to. Amazing job raising and caring for them man. As I type this I have 3 still blind babies outside my window.

[@MaryJohnson-pg1hp]

I really did enjoy watching you raise those bird's, very beautiful, I think you did a wonderful job.be bless

[@akbarbootha6875]

Amazing. Mike you are blessed.

[@artjimenez8183]

I saw your videos since the first and can't stop watching all's. I liked you passion and attention you gave to the bird's. I liked you grow it to be free and for sure they're are having they own family. Better to think like that. Great job to taken care and film it. very nice videos. thanks.

[@cowgirlscan2792]

Hello mike I was so happy to see your rescue videos. I found 3 baby birds in my yard today. One of them was dead. It is the oddest thing because I've looked and can't find any nearby nests and there was no nest on the ground. I waited but no mother or father bird came to feed them. I took them in for the night as the neighborhood is filled with cats. Feed them the spongy kitty food like you did. They seem to be sleeping contently now. I was wondering if you had any clue how they got here. I think maybe they are catbirds but they barely have feathers so it's not so easy to tell. Thanks mike😊

[@justanotherperson584]

He did greet you like a dog! Aweeeeee...... thank you this was great.

[@kingdomrecordsamsterdam8190]

Very nice documentairy. I watched them all. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@t.b.1596]

Hi Mike...Thank you for documenting your experience of being a bird parent! Your video was very entertaining.

[@skywalker44]

He is a spoiled fella now. Vulnerable. Human love makes them weak.

[@harlowjademermaid1882]

beautiful still shots, and nice quality vids, i really love the tales of the robin rescue! My Dad was the same - he always had wild birds just landing on his shoulder while landscaping the garden or even out doing composte or trash & having one fall into his lap. We called him the bird whisperer. It was nuts. Its like once you help one, they sense you are one of them or something. You are soo kind & gentle with them, it takes alot of time & patience, you are a good dude. The world needs more ppl like you, my friend!

[@carliekitterman652]

This was so good! Thank you for your kind heart and patience!

[@asiimwefrankmulekwa403]

This was a wonderful documentary, thanx Mike

[@cutepinkrabbit551]

Amazing birdie ❤️😍 feeling pippy

[@hungrywatermelon2766]

Tysm for making these videos

[@weaselmcweaselson1543]

loved this

[@ghislaineporte4713]

Ils ont bien grandis. Ils sont forts et beaux.

[@FalconfromRF]

Beautiful bird.

[@lisal2417]

I come back to watch the series again, the fourth time. You did a wonderful job. I love birds, and love robins more because they make nests under my deck every year. Thank you， 谢谢！

[@identification133]

You will definitely miss him when he leaves home, I enjoyed watching the progress.

[@sohrkim]

God bless you and your warm heart.

[@renatabelgrave4537]

thanks for posting, i found one in my flowerpot with no parents for days. Your post helped

[@suzannemerineau1750]

is he still with you...amazing story..thanks so much..just wondering if he ever left.

[@pacerodi]

He, is a ,She. That`s her territory, soon you`ll find out, when she builds a nest, around the area. Film it. Love the vids.

[@Cd5ssmffan]

How can you tell? I don't see the pussy.

[@primarchkhas726]

This was years ago lol

[@mikeyfranz]

Robin Rescue Part Seven: I considered making a part seven, but the only footage I had, was the broken up nest, in pieces on my lawn. That was one windy season, and that nest finally completely fell from very high up, breaking on the way down... I never saw any parent birds in this case, not sure if something happened to them, or why there was no parent feeding them. If there was any parental assistance, I'd never have taken these birds in. But knowing what happens to my area at night (cats, raccoons, skunks, and possums wander and forage freely----these babys would have been a meal that very first night), I had to take them in to protect them. On the next morning, I put them in a basket in the tree, but it was ignored all day, no other birds. So there you have it, and thanks for you comments!! I love seeing the great work you all try to do saving birds. REMEMBER: job one, is to put it back in the nest!! No one can raise the bird better than the parent bird. I never take a bird if there is a viable nest, or any way for the parent to feed it. Honestly, it is best to stay out of it, and let the parents do the work. I only intervene, when there is no nest, no parent, or if there is immediate urgent need to save the bird's life. Knowing when to help, and when NOT to help, is the hard decision we all make. Great vibes everyone, fly on! I can only help birds when my time allows, and my time only allows, when the bills are paid... :-( So if anyone has the means to help, consider donating to my campaign: www.gofundme.com/the-bird-expenses

[@katherinepoltoratzky6068]

Should you take care of baby birds when the nest is too low on the ground and fallen? I put a few baby birds back in the nest and they were all gone the next time I checked and assume a creature took them; this time the nest in worse condition than the first.

[@karenbaksh3406]

This is how man interfere with nature to make himself feel better and make money on the net. Shameful truly!

[@notsoepicgamer5420]

Karen Baksh KAREN ALERT LMAO

[@primarchkhas726]

@@karenbaksh3406 get outa here

[@mikeyfranz]

@@karenbaksh3406 My channel is not monetized. You see no ads on my bird videos right? But thank you for being you. I didnt interfere with nature, I saved the life of this trappped, abandoned bird. Let me know if you are ever in the area, we can get a cup of coffee, and you can yell at me. You buy.

[@marmitenot.]

I thoroughly enjoyed this series! I'm so glad I found it. I will definitely be watching more of your videos.

[@omen1477]

1:21 "You wanna come up here?" "No." *flies away*

[@eeverett2]

The slow motion speed give us a worm's eye view of the robin. They see robins, not as cute birdies, but as ruthless predators who tear them apart and devour them.

[@DavidSmith-em3gt]

Enjoyed the film's during lockdown here in the UK, I brought up a baby magpie he could talk , the problam his he got killed by a cat ,it's about time cat owners kept them in control There the biggest killers of bird's But I found a solution spray the cat With antifreeze they lick it off And they die , luvelly jubbley

[@justanotherperson584]

You have a nice Attenborough like voice. You fit the bill.

[@mamoshimamoshian9078]

Oh she is So so Beautiful and who says animals dont understand when you speak to her she response every time

[@TeeLee919]

I enjoyed your videos by the way!

[@r.ridderbusch7303]

No birdbath? Even a deep dish would've served. A sprinkler to bring up worms to eat by herself, perhaps augmented by the mealworms? Let them fly free only after the nestlings have fledged. Live & learn. Glad the one made it.

[@susandruce1064]

good docu..birds are such funny little creatures,they all have there own personality.i have rescued quite a few over the years,but never a robin.so was good to watch.life is cruel unfortunatly.but i hope the little guys made it threw.

[@robbyhovde1485]

just awsome!

[@ariyotheapbtservicedogintr6227]

lolol the chirps sound so inquisitive

[@maravenu1512]

Sweet series! great keeper of these young ones! thankyou so much for the lovely series

[@nspain33]

ENJOYED VIEWING ALL SIX SEGMENTS OF THESE TWO FLEDGLING ROBINS! YOU ACCOMPLISHED SOMETHING WONDEROUS & EXTRAORDINARILY COMPARED TO EVERYDAY NORMAL HUMDRUM & FEEL FORTUNATE YOU BROUGHT US ALONG FOR THE VISUALS😀! THANKS SO MUCH MY FRIEND! MAY YOU BE WELL BLESSED FOR YOUR COMPASSIONATE ❤️ & SOUL! YOU, AND THOSE LIKE YOU, ARE PART OF THE BEAUTY OF LIFE ON THIS 🌎 !😍

[@michaelschmidt5702]

that you had rescued these little cute Robin, was phantastic! And I have watch all these parts from the Robin!

[@WJack97224]

I'm wondering if the baby birds learn to be cautious from the parent bird's training. This bird might not have developed a healthy respect for dangerous territory or for predators. Thanks for the video.

[@vaiosan775]

The birds take advance of you ! 😁 Tweet, tweet ! 🐦😊

[@mjj8788]

This is better than tv.

[@WaynesAdventure]

You did an awesome job and I am sure they are okay

[@normacabrera9686]

Que lindo!🥰❤ donde estara el hemanito!♥️🦜🦜🌴🌾🍂🍃

[@jeanhodgson8623]

This is an outstanding series of videos. The direction, editing and the stills are all first class, and you speak really clearly. Well done! And, it isn't maudlin or syrupy. Five stars.

[@mikeyfranz]

Thanks Tommy, I tried to walk that fine line about documenting it, with information, having fun with the birds, while also trying to do right by them... and not be corny. Thanks for appreciating this. Ironically enough, so many people have told me I should teach about animals at schools, or work with animals in a laboratory, but I dont have enough schooling for either--- not even enough to get an interview. What a world.

[@pineconebliss]

You are teaching and helping through your KZbin platform! You have helped so many, no doubt! Please leave your donation links in the description so that we can thank you! Gratitude 💛

[@msbadkittie]

what a beautiful documentary you created. thank you for sharing your experience. i love your photos and videos. all of it really captured the spirit of this lovely little bird. he/she is so curious and talkative. it’s magical watching you two communicate ❤ i see this was 6 years ago. i wonder what happened to him/her?