Erithacus rubecula
Robin
Erithacus rubecula, Robin, is a familiar garden bird with a distinctive bright red breast. It has a mixed diet of fruits, worms and insects, and will often follow the gardener searching for worms. Robins are very territorial and aggressive towards other robins. Males and females look very similar.
Photograph detail
Slide 1: Erithacus rubecula, Robin, on bramble at West Wood. February.
Slide 2: Erithacus rubecula, Robin, on umbellifer at West Wood. February.
Slide 3: Erithacus rubecula, Robin, singing from Elder, Sambucus nigra, Redmire. January.
Slide 4: Erithacus rubecula, Robin, perched in apple tree, Redmire. January.
Slide 5: Erithacus rubecula, Robin, perched in apple tree, Redmire. January.