Squirrel You never know, now that you are back he / she may pop up again - if he / she has simply been keeping out of harm's way.
You never know, now that you are back he / she may pop up again - if he / she has simply been keeping out of harm's way.
There you are.... and it's great news. That's made my day. Thanks John. Obviously a determined little bird!
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!
I’ve only just discovered this thread, what wonderful shots, congratulations.
We have three resident Robins and a part from a little chasing every now and again they all seem to co-habit. However, last summer I noticed what I thought was a single bird flapping about on the grass, I managed to get a few feet from it and found it was actually a Robin who had a Blue Tit pinned to the ground. The Robin either didn’t see me or wasn’t frightened and was subjecting the Blue tit to the most horrific attack, it still makes me shiver when I think how vicious it was being, the Blue Tits breast was covered in blood. If I hadn’t have intervened I’m sure the Robin would have killed the Blue Tit. It does make you look at these little “friends” in a different light.
Life is too short to waste.
My goodness WF! It certainly does make me look at robins in a new light as I thought they only fought one another! Poor blue tit! Lucky you went out there and broke it up!
John - so pleased your little robin is still about! Hope that he makes a full recovery!
"All weeds are flowers, once you get to know them" (Eeyore)
Wildlife friendly I’ve only just discovered this thread, what wonderful shots, congratulations. We have three resident Robins and a part from a little chasing every now and again they all seem to co-habit. However, last summer I noticed what I thought was a single bird flapping about on the grass, I managed to get a few feet from it and found it was actually a Robin who had a Blue Tit pinned to the ground. The Robin either didn’t see me or wasn’t frightened and was subjecting the Blue tit to the most horrific attack, it still makes me shiver when I think how vicious it was being, the Blue Tits breast was covered in blood. If I hadn’t have intervened I’m sure the Robin would have killed the Blue Tit. It does make you look at these little “friends” in a different light.
I have never come across this before! That would not look good on a christmas card!! I will be keeping a close eye on them from now on.
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.
Highland McHale I have never come across this before!
I have never come across this before!
I had read that seemingly photogenic friendly robin is actually a born killer or words to that effect. It does seem hard to believe, but we now have real proof of just how far a robin will go to defend his territory, thanks to the great members on here. Thankfully, I have not witnessed any such behaviour from my resident robins. I hope they have learned to live in harmony with each other.
Again, for a few days now, the Robin with the injured leg has not been around. Because this happened before and he/she returned, for a day, to more fighting! I think it may on longer have a territory to defend and just roams the gardens in the local area. As challenges go on all the time there must be a group of birds, without, to make these challenges. ?? Anyway I read how Robins will even attack a model of another, to defend territory. So
Clearly my model was a joke! as the resident bird came, looked once or twice, but saw no threat!
Probably had a good laugh, as you may be doing now! Oops :-)
Nice try John - the colours are a bit lary, though!
Yeh. Xmas tree decoration! Looks more like a Red-breasted Flycatchers - scary uncle!
Sorry John, I don't know how to put this but keep to the photography. Poor resident robin must be thinking what planet that other bird came from. I am still worried about injured robin and sorry you haven't seen it.
I know this is the wrong thread but what is your tree sparrow count now ?
Hi John
That is interesting what you have said about the Robin attacking the blue tit. Never knew that Robins would go to those lengths to hurt other species of birds. A Blue tit is smaller than a Robin too.
The dummy Robin just shows how Robins are interested in what is going on in their patch.
We have a Blackbird plastic effect for the Garden. Mr Blackie took it upon himself to attack it one day so now I have it indoors. Mr blackbird won of course LOL
Like Brenda has mentioned, how is the Robin with the bad leg doing - is it alright
Regards
Kathy and Dave
Brenda H Sorry John, I don't know how to put this but keep to the photography. Poor resident robin must be thinking what planet that other bird came from. I am still worried about injured robin and sorry you haven't seen it. I know this is the wrong thread but what is your tree sparrow count now ?
Lol John!! Makes a great photo anyway! Hope the injured one is still recovering quietly somewhere!
MarJus - if the injured one has now encountered the "lary" one (s)he's probably lying down under a darkened bush privately having a nervous breakdown...
Squirrel MarJus - if the injured one has now encountered the "lary" one (s)he's probably lying down under a darkened bush privately having a nervous breakdown...
Lol! Lovl!!!
It must be the grey day as the two remaining robins have been fighting most of the day. I have been too slow with camera today! It was a grey day last time too, Mmm.
No update on the one with bad leg sorry!