Robins

Welcome,to facts on a different  kind of bird,Robins.

• The European robin is perhaps the best known of all British birds.  It is a common visitor to gardens and once attracted to food put out on a bird table, it will return to it all winter through.

• Every continent has its own robins, but only the Japanese and Ryukyu robins are closely related.

• Features of the robin include its distinctive red breast and face, grey under parts, brown head, wings and tail.  Their flight is distinguishable by rapid wing beats for short, fast flight.

• The best way to see a robin in your garden is to dig.  Within minutes one may perch on a fence or branch nearby waiting to inspect the newly-turned soil for earthworms.

• The robin has a distinctive and beautiful sounding call.  It will sing to proclaim territory and attract a mate and usually sings all year round, although it is quieter in late summer when it moults.

• Nearly three quarters of robins in Britain die before they are one year old, either caught by predators or unable to fend for themselves.  Ten per cent of older robins die defending their territory.