Sunday 4 November 2012

I have finally captured the Robin........................................ feeding on the log

Robin (Erithacus rubecula)

After capturing images of the Robin in the hole in my fence yesterday I finally managed to get a few shots of him using my home made log feeder this afternoon.

No need for the perches... he had a good grip on the bark.

I have seen him on the log feeder before... just not while I have had the camera in hand.

 I also enjoyed watching the Blackbirds feeding close to my feet as I sat in the garden... this is the female.

 The male is the same bird that just a few weeks ago looked bald and scruffy during the moult.
He's a fine looking fellow... don't you think?
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16 comments:

  1. DawnTreader4 November 2012 at 17:02

    Congratulations. Now what is you next goal? Trying to get him to eat out of your hand? ;)

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  2. TexWisGirl4 November 2012 at 17:07

    great!! love your blackbirds. such handsome birds!

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  3. Bob Bushell4 November 2012 at 17:13

    Well done, Robin and the home made feeder, excellent.

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  4. grammie g4 November 2012 at 18:03

    Hi Andrew..Well today I got to your comment section without a half page warning from malware, telling me to turn back or any media-player download to my computer first time is a long time. What's with that ???
    I like that log idea and been thinking about trying one myself !
    Glad that your little Robin payed it a visit! : )
    Gracexxx

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  5. Giga4 November 2012 at 18:12

    Wszystkie ptaki lubię, ale rudziki uwielbiam i dziękuję za śliczne zdjęcia jego. Pozdrawiam.
    All birds like it, but I love robins and thank you for the beautiful pictures. Yours.

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  6. Brian King4 November 2012 at 19:03

    That log feeder is very popular! Glad to see you got shots of the robin using it! Your male blackbirds are very striking!

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  7. Joop Zand4 November 2012 at 19:17

    Very nice shots Andrew ..... well done again.

    Greetings, Joop

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  8. John @ Beans and I on the Loose4 November 2012 at 20:02

    You are getting some excellent photos of your feathered friends lately.

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  9. Julie Hargreaves4 November 2012 at 20:02

    Beautiful set of photos

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  10. Michelle5 November 2012 at 00:33

    I do like that last shot. He is a fine looking fellow, for certain!

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  11. J.Rylie.C5 November 2012 at 00:37

    Your log feeder is very creative.

    Visiting late from Camera Critters.
    Your comment on my critter post will be very much appreciated!

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  12. MoiCLouLou5 November 2012 at 02:50

    Hi Andrew,

    What a nice series of bird pictures. The little robin is stunning. We do the same here, and feed the birds during the winter with a home made log feeder filled with natural crunchy peanut butter, they love it!
    You are right about the male blackbird, he really is a beauty!
    Have a nice week!
    Louise

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  13. Heather Wilde5 November 2012 at 12:17

    Lovely post, just hoping Finn hasn't seen it yet, or we'll have "drilling holes in logs" on the agenda for the week :)

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  14. Hilke Breder5 November 2012 at 13:01

    Congrats, Drew! Lovely images!

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  15. MadSnapper5 November 2012 at 13:58

    i did not realize the female black birds were different, she is beautiful. i like the look you were getting from the Robin. and it amazes me how it stands on the side of the limb.

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  16. Ingrid Ormestad6 November 2012 at 21:37

    Each year we have a nesting Blackbird in our garden and a resident Robin. Both birds are very dear to me. Great photos! :)

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