A trio of robin's eggs provides a symbol of hope after wildfires in N.L.
The forests might be blackened and scarred from wildfires, but life goes on in Labrador West — not only for the residents but for the wildlife.
Resident Quentin Andrews recently found a sign of hope that was hard to ignore: a nest of blue robin's eggs tucked into a burnt tree.
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"The colour was amazing," Andrews said. "It was a brand-new nest so it looks like the robin had just laid the eggs."
Andrews said the wildfire that threatened Labrador West in July was the fifth he's gone through — and it doesn't get easier.
After the damage to its surroundings, wildlife renewal is starting in Labrador West. (Submitted by Quentin Andrews)
"I managed to secure a house in Fermont while we were evacuated, which was very fortunate and it was an experience," he said. "I was able to come down on the highway and look at it from the up on the mountain. You could see down in the valley what was happening."
Andrews feels lucky the fire didn't do more damage.
"To see what happened in Jasper, we are very lucky to be where we are."
A resident of western Labrador found a small nest with three blue robin eggs in this tree in a forest destroyed by fire. (Submitted by Quentin Andrews)
The blue robin's eggs symbolize that luck for him, he said. He doesn't know why he stopped where he did in the forest, but he doesn't regret it. The tree looks like it was made for the bird's nest, he said.
Andrews said the robins hatched on Tuesday — and the mother is nearby.
"Brand-new robins right there in the nest," Andrews said. "It's amazing."
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The story was originally written by Jenna Head and published for CBC News. It contains files from Labrador Morning.
