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Image Taken on 20 Feb 2023 at 06:48    Image of day on 22 Mar 2023

The Robin over the stone is actually in the air without the bird on the ground (back to us) apparently being concerned.


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Image Taken on 03 Feb 2026 at 07:24    Image of day on 11 Mar 2026

Outside of the breeding season both sexes of Robins defend their territory against all-comers, but to breed they have to relax their guard for a mate.
Another 'loving couple' of Robins have breakfast together at the Woodland site.


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Image Taken on 03 Mar 2018 at 09:57    Image of day on 10 Apr 2018

Even being out in snow doesn't cool the ardour of this pair of Robins.


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Image Taken on 19 Mar 2026 at 11:07    Image of day on 26 Apr 2026

We have a soft spot for pairs of Robins for the short time they tolerate each other for the breeding season. These two are chatting by the water-cooler standing by the sunken water bowl at the Meadow site.


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Image Taken on 21 Mar 2015 at 05:48    Image of day on 04 May 2015

"I LOVE YOU!"
Having your partner shouting their message of love at you from 5cm away is better than not hearing it.


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Image Taken on 06 Mar 2011 at 16:20    Image of day on 03 Apr 2011

More than a week later still about two thirds of images of pairs of robins at this site show this same characteristic positions We think it has to be some mating display that something about the way the camera is triggered means we keep seeing it!


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Image Taken on 16 Mar 2015 at 16:37    Image of day on 29 Apr 2015

The Robins have to smother their normal territorial aggression if they are going to 'get together' to make a new generation. Here is an evening assignation and a morning song!


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Image Taken on 05 Apr 2015 at 10:03    Image of day on 19 May 2015

The Robins continue their Love-in.
We think this must be the male (left) courtship feeding the female.


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Image Taken on 31 Mar 2012 at 11:58    Image of day on 04 May 2012

Female birds often demand food from the males during the early breeding season, as the female Robin on left is doing.
It is called 'courtship feeding'. Apart from proving that the male knows what to catch for the youngsters to come, it helps the female to determine the availability of suitable food for chicks and thus when to lay the eggs.


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Image of day on 18 Apr 2005

Pair of robins courtship feeding.


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Image Taken on 01 Mar 2016 at 17:59    Image of day on 02 Apr 2016

Robins are paired up all over the site.


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Image Taken on 29 Feb 2016 at 15:45    Image of day on 02 Apr 2016

Robins are paired up all over the site.


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Image Taken on 31 Jan 2026 at 10:15    Image of day on 11 Mar 2026

Outside of the breeding season both sexes of Robins defend their territory against all-comers, but to breed they have to relax their guard for a mate.
The pair of Robins that include the access track outside the house as part of this years territory.
You can see that the track (owned by the 'Farm') is somewhat short of 'pristine'.


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Image Taken on 29 Jan 2026 at 12:49    Image of day on 03 Mar 2026

Robins are 'bitter enemies' for most of the year, but come Spring, passion overcomes aggression. This year a pair on the access track outside the front door will come down together to eat the corn thrown down for them. Un-fudged single frame.


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Image Taken on 17 Feb 2012 at 17:40    Image of day on 15 Mar 2012

Another pair of 'loving' robins at the other ground level site.


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Image Taken on 13 Jan 2026 at 10:42    Image of day on 18 Feb 2026

These two adult Robins on the Kitchen bird table are not fighting - therefore a mated pair ready for Spring!


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Image Taken on 03 Mar 2016 at 07:15    Image of day on 02 Apr 2016

Robins are paired up all over the site.


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Image Taken on 01 Mar 2018 at 15:26    Image of day on 10 Apr 2018

Love is - enjoying freezing together?


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Image Taken on 09 Feb 2016 at 13:41    Image of day on 13 Mar 2016

2 loving Robins (the only way you would see them not fighting at this time of year) with a Bluetit acting as Duenna - NOT.


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Image of day on 17 Feb 2005

At this time of year we often see robin pairs with (presumably) the male doing vertical launches followed by tumbling to earth and a last-minute pull out. Must impress the girls! Poor quality photo but of interest.


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