ROBINS

[Jacksparrow]

Great posts, all of 'em

[nuthatch]

A robin with a full red breast came into the tree this morning just as I was collecting up my stuff to leave the garden - first bird in the garden - I don't know why it made me feel so happy

They're so easy to spot amongst the leaves aren't they

[peregrine]

Robin chick's breast is getting redder and redder. Not so scruffy looking now.

[nuthatch]

nice peregrine.

What are the blue/purple flowers in the grass?

[Placido]

Creeping Heather.

[Placido]

Last couple of days I've suddenly been treated to the trills of a very vocal robin each time I venture forth through the puggles. Wondering whether it's the young 'un, who has acquired his red weskit now, or another. Anyway, he sounds friendly ........ albeit invisible.

[Jacksparrow]

Last couple of days I've suddenly been treated to the trills of a very vocal robin each time I venture forth through the puggles. Wondering whether it's the young 'un, who has acquired his red weskit now, or another. Anyway, he sounds friendly ........ albeit invisible.

I would thing it was a mature bird letting all interested parties aware that it is his territory.

[Placido]

Yes, I think that's it, Jacksparrow. A juvenile wouldn't be so provocative I don't think.

(Luuuuurve the new birdie smilie )

[Jacksparrow]

My Robin has been audible all day today but I never caught sight of him.

[Placido]

I too am enjoying the return of a singing robin. Very shy at the moment - just occasional glimpses as he jumps down from the cover of the silver birch lowest branches to choose a morsel, usually Cheddar at the moment