Placido wrote: Tue May 26, 2020 5:00 pm
Two baby robins arrived today . Don't know to whom they belong but no-one seems to own them . Anyway, they can play with the two baby dunnocks.
The robins seem to be quite at home and I've seen them a few times during the course of the day, so that's nice
Firstly none then two come along at once. Not quite a glut but almost.
I saw a Robin landing on a bird bath first, and than grabbing few seeds from the tray, with hardly any feathers on his/her head
It looked fine otherwise, flying, eating etc. , but you can't really tell with birds as they are good at hiding if they don't feel well.
I was wondering if its maybe moulting? Or would it be too early for that?
Butterfly wrote: Thu Jul 16, 2020 7:08 pm
I saw a Robin landing on a bird bath first, and than grabbing few seeds from the tray, with hardly any feathers on his/her head
It looked fine otherwise, flying, eating etc. , but you can't really tell with birds as they are good at hiding if they don't feel well.
I was wondering if its maybe moulting? Or would it be too early for that?
Sadly it seems like your Robin has a mite infestation. I have had Blackbirds similarly affected and it has not been a happy outcome. Your other theory about it moulting is a possibility but it is not usual for a moult to take place on one part of the body and not others.
Butterfly wrote: Thu Jul 16, 2020 7:08 pm
I saw a Robin landing on a bird bath first, and than grabbing few seeds from the tray, with hardly any feathers on his/her head
It looked fine otherwise, flying, eating etc. , but you can't really tell with birds as they are good at hiding if they don't feel well.
I was wondering if its maybe moulting? Or would it be too early for that?
Sadly it seems like your Robin has a mite infestation. I have had Blackbirds similarly affected and it has not been a happy outcome. Your other theory about it moulting is a possibility but it is not usual for a moult to take place on one part of the body and not others.
Jacksparrow wrote: Mon Aug 24, 2020 8:13 pm
My local robin must be taking his cue from the weather. I heard his rendition of the tinkling autumn song today.
Jacksparrow wrote: Mon Aug 24, 2020 8:13 pm
My local robin must be taking his cue from the weather. I heard his rendition of the tinkling autumn song today.
Happened to see 2 robins on my patio wall this morning. Posturing with necks stretched to show off the red breast, no actual fisticuffs because I moved slightly, one saw me and flew off; Rexit hopped towards the window and I took out a couple of suet pellets and told him he's a clever boy - but he already knew that .
Looks like the winter territory manoeuvres are beginning.
. Anyway, they can play with the two baby dunnocks.
