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Watching the Robins in my garden is turning into something of a blood sport. Ever since moving in I have had some wonderful contacts and sights with these beautiful birds. Once I even had one eating out of the palm of my hand (it was fond of shortbread but then so am I!) One year we had one poor little chap with a bald head, who survived all winter like that. How does something like this,
Become this!
I know all about their need to fight and compete, and it is well known just how bad they can be to each other! Why they or for that matter we can’t seem to learn there is another way, plenty to go around! It is something I will never understand.
So far of the three, yes three, involved all are alive. Some doing better than others.
Both shots taken five min's after the fighting stopped!
I will try to keep up to date with them.
John
For viewing or photography right place right time is everything. I'd rather be in the right place with poor kit than have the best kit and be in the wrong place.
Awww bless him. Is he managing to eat and drink?
Squirrel
The necessity of bird-watching is a really good reason for avoiding all forms of housework.
The dust will still be there tomorrow - the birds may not be!
Absolutely fantastic pictures which tell a great story of how things really are in the wild! Your clearly a great photographer and thanks for your contributions to the community. Keep up the good work! :)
LS
Poor thing! Hope he makes a full recovery...
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Hi john
Fabulous pictures and thank you for sharing with us here.
Your pictures are beautifully portrayed. I love the young Robin - they look so sweet with all the speckly plumage that they have. They look like a different species of bird altogether.
I have to say that is one best selection of all out action shots of Robins in a ring for battle - i have ever seen before.
I really hope the Robin that has not faired so well gets over his shock and is alright, Is his right leg functioning at all as it looks a bit limp. I do not know if there is anything you can do except keep an eye on him and make sure he is feed and watered.
Keep my fingers crossed he is alright!
Please let us know how he does, and some more pictures pleaseeeee!!!! {thumbs up}
Regards
Kathy and Dave
Hi John,
A fantastic group of photo's that show the darker side of nature. People often just think of a Robin as being an attractive bird and don't realise how they defend their territory. Well done for capturing the moment, I just wish I had that opportunity. Even proffesional wildlife photographers will wait years for such an opportunity and never get it and those that do never forget it.
Graham
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Aw! Poor little fella, he doesn't look at all happy all fluffed up.
John, is there an update on the robin's condition yet and has the fighting stopped?
Hi Brenda
Just thinking the same as you about Mr Robin
Hope that he is alright.
Unknown said: John, is there an update on the robin's condition yet and has the fighting stopped?
Sorry, all, for delays! I have been up the east cost hoping to see redwings etc, no joy there!
Our injured Robin is still, well!, Injured.
The leg not looking good. He still defends his side of the garden and the chasing continues.
I will be unable to keep update next week as away. hoping to call into Leighton Moss next Saturday, fingers crossed.
Sorry again
Hi John
Many thanks for the update. He is looking better than he was, apart from the injured leg, of course. Fingers crossed for the lovely little guy. Hope someone will be keeping an eye on him and your tree sparrow while you are away. Have a good trip. I am looking forward to hearing all about your visit to Leighton Moss - don't forget to pack your camera!