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Fizzog
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p.1 #1 · Bird in the hand

The European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) has featured a number of times here in FM and I happened to comment on Nello Milanese's post - http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/611342/0#5392073 - that he has the distinct disadvantage of photographing it in mainland Europe where it is a very shy bird. I mentioned that here in the UK it's anything but, and will happily share your sandwich or follow you around while you are gardening.

Yesterday, while walking a cold woodland trail, snacking on cereal bars, I noticed that we were being followed, very closely, by half-a-dozen interested birds. Both of us ended up with dining companions!

Edited on Feb 16, 2008 at 10:19 AM

Feb 16, 2008 at 10:09 AM

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p.1 #2 · Bird in the hand

Wooooow Fizzog!! god dam' it now i'm mad! LoooL

I just can't believe my eyes! As soon as the photo opened I was like wtf

this ain't right

So here I am wakin' up at 6 a.m. all dressed up sporty & green, tryin' my best to get to 12 feet which is their max. safe distance b4 they take-off....and you have them eatin' out of your hand!!! that's it...i'm givin' up...not fair

Buddy I might drop by your house one day hahaha
It is hard to believe that the mainland birds and the british 1's have developed such a different behavior! it's like they're 2 distinctive species! goes to show that Darwin was right w his theory on different evolution paths for island birds.
Now would you capture 1 and send it to me so it can breed here in Italy so that I won't have a such a hard time getting a decent shot

Feb 16, 2008 at 02:00 PM

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p.1 #3 · Bird in the hand

Beautiful captures!!

Feb 16, 2008 at 02:21 PM

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p.1 #4 · Bird in the hand

Fantastic-what a great x -mas card that would make. jim[ less the wigglies.]

Edited on Feb 16, 2008 at 04:21 PM

Feb 16, 2008 at 04:20 PM

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p.1 #5 · Bird in the hand

awesome shot. very charming.

- hung

Feb 17, 2008 at 04:36 AM

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p.1 #6 · Bird in the hand

WOW

What a wonderful experience. Congratulations to the Close Encounter of the Third Kind.

Lil

Feb 17, 2008 at 07:52 AM

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p.1 #7 · Bird in the hand

Thanks for the comments everyone

, and Nello, I'll try and get one or two to come air mail

Feb 17, 2008 at 09:22 AM

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p.1 #8 · Bird in the hand

Do you have any idea why they are so tame?

Feb 17, 2008 at 01:11 PM

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p.1 #9 · Bird in the hand

Hi Bill, it's said that in its natural habitat the Robin followed wild boar in the forests as they rooted about for food, disturbing the soil and exposing worms, grubs and the like. Here in the UK, and unlike on the continent, these animals were hunted to extinction hundreds of years ago forcing our Robins to adapt. They are quite pugnacious and will see off rivals and other small birds from what they see as their patch.
Now just about every area of gardens has it own resident Robin and it's quite common to find a pair nesting in your garden shed should you forget to close the windows!

Feb 17, 2008 at 03:34 PM


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