Baby Robin

I was working behind our barn today when I heard this strange squawking sound behind me. As I turned around to investigate, I saw this UFO (Unknown Flying Object) heading toward me. I reacted by putting my hand up and had a baby robin fly into my hand.



I think this little guy (Orville) was out for its first solo flight and hasn't fully figured out the flight control systems yet. This young bird could use a little more wing span for lift, and a little less beak would reduce aerodynamic drag.



Some of the robin's flight problems are related to its first set of feathers which aren't fully developed.



After a short rest on the stone wall Orville was ready for another training mission.