We have had two new arrivals in our garden today (very exciting). We have identified one of them (a baby Dunnock) shown on the left of the first picture below. However, we are not sure what the other bird is. We think it might be a baby Robin but are not sure. Can anyone help?
Thanks,
Jan
I'd say so.
Yes, a fledgling Robin. Fantastic to see the two species together in their juvvy plumage!
A real cutie. They look just as feisty as their parents.
Keep your Dunnock with Robin picture handy. There's bound to be some queries and that shot is perfect for comparing the two species.
Thanks Sunrider.
Thank you aiki. I was very lucky to catch the two species together and was surprised to see their differences in size.
So cute! Gorgeous photos!
Many thanks TeeJay for confirming the baby is a Robin. I wasn't sure because I could not spot any red on it (perhaps early days yet). I will certainly keep the Dunnock and Robin picture to hand in case there are any queries.
Thank you MarJus.
Robins don't have a red breast in juvenile plumage - this helps protect them from territorial attacks from their own parents. The adult plumage gradually appears during the post-juvenile moult, which happens a couple of months after fledging.
Very useful information aiki. Much appreciated.