We have a robins nest under our deck. Will the bird abandon it?

Question

Our daughter did not realize that she should not touch the nest but she did to see in it . There are 4 eggs in it and I'm worried that the robin will now abandon the nest. She did not touch the eggs...just the nest.

Answer 1

Call your local  SPCA and ask.

Answer 2

probably will be ok,just give plenty of room,robin's have adapted to people pretty well,for example,they often follow me around when i mow grass ,or turn my compost pile,or rake,they come pretty close ,they tolerate us well..............tom

Answer 3

It's fine.  Birds have horrible sense of smell and they do not typically abandon their nests with eggs.

Answer 4

from now on watch it from a distance (through a window is OK) it should be OK as long as the adult birds don't see you peeking, i had some nesting in a pile of old flowerpots left on my patio a few years ago, i never got to plant up my pots that year, but it was well worth it 5 chicks were hatched successfully, i never done much housework either, but i had some great video film of the chicks progress right up to them leaving the nest.