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Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Batman & Robin

The caped crusader is back, along with his faithful sidekick Robin, for another thrilling adventure in a world of mystery and suspense! ...Just kidding! No more of that Batman stuff for awhile. But I did bring along a Robin!

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.

 Anyway, I promised birds, so that is what you're gonna get! This robin was waiting for me in a favorite tree of the bird community. The thing I like about robins is that they don't mind posing for my camera a little bit. This one waited for me, but seemed to be in a bit of a hurry anyway.

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.

And there is Robin, watching for the next crime to fight. Here's another one. The first Robin grew up and became a crime fighter known as Nightwing. That's all I really know. I never had many comics; I just thought it was interesting.


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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19 comments:

  1. FerdMarch 22, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    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.

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  2. Wild_BillMarch 22, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Some 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.

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  3. Out on the prairieMarch 22, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    I 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.

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  4. betchaiMarch 22, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    oh wow, lovely lovely photo of the robin.

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  5. AnnMarch 22, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    I didn't know that about Robin. Learn something new every day. Love your pictures of the robins

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  6. rainfield61March 22, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    I wish I am either Robin or Batman nowadays.

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  7. GinnymoMarch 22, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Beautiful photos Ratty!!! I haven't seen any here yet.

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  8. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Really nice photos! I've seen a few here already but none would pose for me.

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  9. SharkbytesMarch 22, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    On 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.

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  10. allotments4youMarch 23, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    How 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??

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  11. SparkleMarch 23, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    Thanks for the great episode from the Bird Network!

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  12. RNSANEMarch 23, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    What 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!!

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  13. Rick (Ratty)March 23, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Thank 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.

    @Allotments4you
    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.

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  14. Self SagacityMarch 23, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    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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  15. Con Artist TricksterMarch 24, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    Wait a minute! I'm The Joker! See my gravatar? :)

    When 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.

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  16. wiseacreMarch 24, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    I've spotted a couple Robins but it's woody woodpecker making all the noise here.

    freaking spring, daytime temps are just below freezing with single digits at night.

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  17. BookMarch 24, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Fantastic photo and caption. Bravo!

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  18. AnonymousMarch 24, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    I haven't seen a Robin up close like that. Beautiful bird. Thanks for the post!

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  19. UnknownMarch 24, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    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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