I used to wonder if robins only had red breasts during winter because not so long ago it seemed that I only saw them in winter. Now I realise that was a mistake as, with the garden I have now, I see them at other times of the year. This robin kept coming and going from my garden today, enjoying the husked sunflower seeds. It's very welcome.
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| Robin on a branch overlooking my garden |
Apparently the male and female adult robins have red breasts while the juveniles do not. I read that the reason that the youngsters do not have red breasts is so that they don't get attacked during territorial disputes. These little birds can be quite feisty!
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| Robin, checking me out |
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| Robin in flight |