It is at this stage in June and July when the young are newly fledged and unable to fly very well that they are vulnerable to predator attack. Without question in urban areas as well as on acreages and farms, many young robins fall prey to cats. Responsible cat owners could prevent this by keeping their pets inside during nesting season, or allowing them out only with a harness and leash. The American robin also lives in the woodlands near the edges of the forest. Not all robins migrate south however.
Many people wonder what they can do to help seemingly-abandoned young robins on the ground.
Often these newly fledged birds are not abandoned at all but are being looked after by the father bird who is away on a foraging trip. Occasionally, partially-feathered baby robins fall out of a nest prematurely. If you find such birds, it is best to return them to the nest. If you don't know where the nest is, then place the babies in a makeshift nest in the same tree. We welcome your feedback.