I took this photo in January up at the pond. There was a huge part that had frozen over and some of the birds were standing on it so I threw seeds over to them. This Robin was happy to eat the seeds. Isn't he a pretty looking fellow!
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- Ananka
- I'm a simple Scottish girl with an unusual name and a strange obsession for nail polish! My aim is to capture what the eye sees, with a camera! Too much nail polish and never enough time. I have also started wildlife photography, which I enjoy very much. Welcome to my little world :-)
...our robins are a bit different and in winter they are rare to see. They like worms!
ReplyDeleteHaha they all like worms. These Robins are so popular all year round :-D
DeleteA beautiful little bird, familiar to people the world over, even those who have never seen it. To segue on Tom's comment above our robin is misnamed. It is in the family Turdidae - thrushes - not in the family Muscicapidae as is the robin you see in Scotland. It is thought that nostalgic early European settlers named the first bird they saw with a red breast a robin, and the name has stuck. They are completely different birds, however, not even closely related. The scientific name of American Robin is Turdus migratorius, which means Migratory Thrush, a more apt name. As for birds in winter, many no longer migrate and they are easily located year round in sheltered ravines and parks. They do eat worms, but to say they like them may be a bit of hyperbole. They will often select other food if it is available, and certainly in the winter when the ground is frozen they have no access to worms. Linda Johns wrote an interesting little book called "Sharing a Robin's Life" wherein she clearly illustrates that robins will preferentially choose other foods if offered them. This comment is far too long!!
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful bird for sure David. It was interesting to read, I saw one on your blog recently as well. :-D
DeleteSe ve que aguanta bien el frío. El pájaro se ve precioso.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo.
They are kitted out well for the cold weather here! Glad you like it :-D
DeleteIt is a beautiful bird
ReplyDeleteIt really is. Thanks Mikael :-D
DeleteLooks lovely <3
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DeleteA beautiful, courageous and cold-free little bird.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful capture 👏
It really is! Glad you like it :-D
DeleteThat is so very cute
ReplyDeleteVery cute indeed. Thanks :-D
DeleteThat's such a cute little one!
ReplyDeleteIt really is. Thanks :-D
DeleteWhat a beautiful moment! This is such a wonderful picture.
ReplyDeleteGlad you like it :-D
DeleteCute! -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThanks Christine :-D
DeleteSuch a sweet guy!
ReplyDeleteHe really is. Thanks :-D
DeleteUy que linda foto. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteGlad you like it, thanks :-D
DeleteThis is one bird who didn't go south for the winter.
ReplyDeleteYup he stayed at home!
DeleteThe next time I see one of our Robins splashing in the birdbath, I shall call him by his official name. No-- I'd never be able to do it with a straight face! Love this picture!
ReplyDeleteHaha yes! Thanks Bill :-D
DeleteI adore Robins!
ReplyDeleteThey are wonderful birds, thanks Irina :-D
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DeleteSi que es lindo. Le gustaron tus semillas Ananka.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo.
He loved the seeds! Thanks Laura :-D
DeleteWhat a cutie.
ReplyDeleteHe sure is Bill, thanks :-D
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