AboutMiguel Rodriguez Expertise Long time enthusiast of birding, specifically of the birds of the island of HISPANIOLA (Dominican Republic and Haiti) in the CARIBBEAN. Also, some knowledge of CARIBBEAN FAUNA IN GENERAL. I also have a limited knowledge of birds of Eastern North America.
I am NOT A VETERINARIAN NOR A BIRD BREEDER so can not give any information regarding bird diet, nesting habits, chick raising, etc.
Experience Amateur ornithologist since 1992.
Organizations Founding member of the Hispaniolan Ornithological Society.
Expert: Miguel Rodriguez Date: 7/2/2008 Subject: Behavior while Robins Nest
Question I looked outside my side door of my home and right next to my door on the light fixture, the Robins have made a nest. I am afraid to let them build their nest next to my door, because I think they might swoop down on me when I go out my door. Is this true. Sorry to say I have taken it down. Thank you
Answer It is possible that they would have eventually given up on the nesting site if constant people traffic was right next to it. If they had finished it and laid eggs, it is possible that the would attack nearby intruders, but not as aggressively as mockingbirds do.
