Saturday 19 October 2013

My garden Robin................................................................... a right little poser

Robins are lovely birds to see in the garden and will happily follow me around if I am digging or weeding...
...seeking out worms I might bring to the surface.

Robin (Erithacus rubecula)

This morning as I topped up the feeders put fresh water in the bird bath and brushed up a few autumn leaves this little Robin was always just a few feet away... showing no fear... typical garden Robin behaviour.

Robins that inhabit rural areas are far more wary.
Away from Britain the Robin is renowned for being particularly shy.

I finished my chores, made a cup of tea...  and with camera in hand sat on the doorstep watching the garden...
...with my red breasted buddy perched by my side.

Linking to Camera Critters and The Bird D'pot

23 comments:

Carletta said...

Such a lovely series of shots Andrew!
Your robin is a striking little guy and you captured him beautifully!

MadSnapper said...

sweet and beautiful robin, the photos are wonderful, so sharp and clear.

TexWisGirl said...

just the sweetest thing! beautiful shots, andrew!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful robin photos and he does look like he is a good companion for tea ~ carol

Anonymous said...

Beautiful details and colors in this little bird.

ADRIAN said...

These are perfect images.

Giga said...

Chciałbym mieć też takiego ślicznego kumpla. Uwielbiam rudziki, ale rzadko je widuję. Pozdrawiam.
I also have such a lovely friend. I love robins, but rarely get to see them. Yours.

Kay L. Davies said...

Somebody loves you, Andrew! This little sweetie has decided you're no threat, and is perhaps thinking of setting up a home in your garden.
I always say it, but your robins are SO much cuter than ours in North America.
K

sandyland said...

just like being there Camera??

Unknown said...

Robins are adorable. I saw one today too, but it didn't sit still long enough for me to get a pic of it.

Ana Mínguez Corella said...

Lovely bird.. Great captures.. Congrats..

Our photos said...

Beautiful robin photos!
Greetings, RW & SK

LindyLouMac said...

Great captures, he appears to have been posing for you. :)

Anonymous said...

He is the cutest little bird! What a great little buddy!

Stephanie said...

He is so cute and a great poser for your camera.

Stewart M said...

What a nice little bird! Strange how on the mainland of Europe they are shy - I have read that it is only the UK birds that are garden fork dwellers!

Glad you enjoyed the long post - my last one from central Australia is going up tonight.

Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

Pia said...

I wish the robins in my garden would also love to pose for my camera. But they are so very shy.
Wonderful photos!

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

Hi Andrew Always a lovely bird to photograph. Great shots of him, could make a Christmas card.

Magia da Inês said...

彡♡♡♫° ·.
Robins são pássaros graciosos e fotogênicos. Belos clicks!

Bom domingo! Boa semana!
Beijinhos.
¸.•°♡♡♫° ·.

Anni said...

So so sweet!!! Your images show the robin's character so well.

Pantherka said...

Wonderful shots Andrew, beautiful.
Have a nice Sunday.

EG CameraGirl said...

Your robin seems very happy to pose for you! Such a sweet bird.

Liz said...

He's gorgeous!!