This one happens to be an American robin, which is different from the original European robin. This one actually looks more similar to Batman's Robin. Did you know that the character of Robin was originally supposed to be modeled after Robin Hood? The problem was that he ended up looking more like the kind of robin in these pictures. Maybe he was supposed to be both.
I had to chase him through the park to get more pictures, but when he noticed me he waited one more time before he flew away. And no, I'm not sure that it's a he. The eye rings are supposed to be a clue but I'll explore that at another time.
Right now I want to talk about spring. I don't want to brag (Who am I kidding? Yes, I do!), but I called it just perfectly! Spring came to my area right on time! Really! The official first day of spring was exactly when I said it would be, and all of our snow melted and we are now in spring mode! I'm good.
So, did you like this rambling post about robins and spring and Batman and Robin? Like I said, that's enough of the Batman stuff for awhile. I'll end him if I have to resort to foul play! That's right, I'm no longer Batman. I'm... I'm... I'm the Joker!!! Ha ha, he he ho ho ha... HAAAA!
The End?
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We see only an occasional robin down here In NC, which I think is strange. We used to see so many when we lived in northwest Ohio. I never tire of seeing them, on a tree, in flight, or foraging on the ground.
ReplyDeleteSome of your best photos yet Ratty. The American Robin is common but a symbol of spring for all those that live in snow country. It is a member of the thrush family.
ReplyDeleteI had a lot of robins overwinter near me.I was shocked that the spring just showed up, snow may float through they said thismorning. They never last but my equipment is all still out.
ReplyDeleteoh wow, lovely lovely photo of the robin.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that about Robin. Learn something new every day. Love your pictures of the robins
ReplyDeleteI wish I am either Robin or Batman nowadays.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos Ratty!!! I haven't seen any here yet.
ReplyDeleteReally nice photos! I've seen a few here already but none would pose for me.
ReplyDeleteOn Thursday we suddenly had robins, a meadowlark, blue jays and red-wing blackbirds show up all at once. Now they are all hiding from the snow again.
ReplyDeleteHow big are your Robins? They seem so much bigger than ours but it's a little hard to tell in a photograph. I think they are more colourful and striking than our native birds to look at as well but I wonder if they are so bold and friendly??
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great episode from the Bird Network!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful pictures you got, Ratty!! Very colorful red breasts on your robins, just as it should be. We have quite a few robins, especially on the grounds of the Botannical Garden and at Golden Gate Park. Those show off males. I just don't think it's fare that te ladies have to be the drab ones!!
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your comments. I'll be back to answering each individual comment when I catch back up a bit. For now I'll answer questions.
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Our American robins are about twice the size of your European robins. Both birds have their good points. I think yours are prettier, but ours are pretty too. I don't think the American robins are particularly friendly, but they don't seem to mind people being around them. They never come up to a person for food though.
Boy, are you funny today. But then, the last time I came, you were funny too. lol. I enjoyed your post on the Robin. No wonder, I always thought Robin, in Batman, was a bit tweety.
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ReplyDeleteWhen I was a kid I used to have 2 robins, and they are smaller than the one I see in your pictures. They're chirpy birds indeed. Always moving around and chirping.
I've spotted a couple Robins but it's woody woodpecker making all the noise here.
ReplyDeletefreaking spring, daytime temps are just below freezing with single digits at night.
Fantastic photo and caption. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen a Robin up close like that. Beautiful bird. Thanks for the post!
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The robins that you have are much much bigger than those found in Britain ours are very small and mostly quite tame. I came face to face with one the other day - I smacked my lips together to make a squeaking noise and delightfully he answered with a soft tuneful tweet. I thought he would then take flight but he stood his ground and carried on talking to me for a good five minutes ... I only wished that I had tried to take a picture. I think I was really too close and would have frightened him too much so I will have to content myself with the memory.
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