European robin standing on snow, facing right, with its orange breast contrasting against a bright white winter background.
A Robin searching for food in my garden.
#snow #FestiveDailyRobin #BirdOfTheDay #Robin #BirdPhotography #AutumnLight #Nature #birds #photography #SonyAlpha #birdphotography #nature
The song of a robin can be described as a flutelike, warbling melody with a wistful and perky quality. It's a loud and clear sound, especially for such a small bird, and often one of the first songs heard in the morning and the last at night. Key characteristics for a partially sighted person include: The song is a string of notes that rapidly descend in pitch but increase in speed. It flows nicely, with pauses between verses, and some parts include soft trembling or squeakier notes. Each song consists of various phrases, with new verses following one another, meaning there isn't much repetition. Some parts are quick and loud, while others are slower and softer, creating a dynamic and engaging sound. The notes rise and fall in pitch but are delivered at a steady rhythm. Robins are known for singing loudly and can even be heard at night, especially in urban areas where it might be too noisy during the day. The overall impression is often described as cheerful, contemplative, and nostalgic, bringing a sense of peace and comfort to those who hear it. For a partially sighted individual, focusing on the changes in tempo, volume, and emotional quality of the song will help build a vivid mental picture of this beloved bird's vocal performance.
A robin is a small, cheerful bird, like a tiny, plump person with a bright, fiery orange-red chest that feels warm and vibrant (like sunshine on your skin) against a soft brown back, with delicate brown wings and a sweet, quick song that's like a cheerful little whistle or bell ringing in the morning, and they hop around, tapping their feet with a quick, precise rhythm, making a light "tick-tick-tick" sound as they look for worms, feeling like a tiny, energetic presence nearby.
December 31st & the last #HolidayRobin - #FestiveDailyRobin of 2025 ~ thought I'd finish with a set of four gorgeous little bundles of joy taken at various locations from South Wales to The New Forest ๐ฅฐ ๐ฅฐ ๐ชถ ๐ฆ #birdingWales #ukbirding #birdphotography #robin #naturetherapy #ukwildlife #bluesky
Aww, how cute ๐๐ชถ
#HolidayRobin #FestiveDailyRobin
Thank you very much, Christian and I wish you the same ๐๐ฅ
A robin sits in a feeding bowl in a birdhouse.
My last #HolidayRobin for 2025 ๐ฅณ
It's -8ยฐC here, so the oatmeal and raisins are very welcome for the soft food eaters ๐ชถ
#FestiveDailyRobin #birds #birding #photography #wildlife #scape #PhotographersUnited #nature #outdoors #thelittlethings #photohour #EastCoastKin
A close up of a European Robin perched on a branch on a winters day. Taken at Keswick, Cumbria, England. It is looking upwards in a side profile facing to the right of the picture with its right eye visible. It has an orange-red face and breast, dark eye, short and thin bill, brown cap, tail and upper feathers, a white-grey body and dark pink-brown legs. Its skinny legs and feet grip around the brown tree branch. The background is blurred daylight with brown branches.
#HolidayRobin #FestiveDailyRobin
Here's another of Rawnsley Robin at Keswick, Cumbria yesterday.
Wishing you a Happy New Year for 2026.
Thank you for all of the likes, comments and reposts over the year.
#ukwildlife #birds #robin #nature #lakedistrict #keswick #photography #eastcoastkin
A European Robin perched on a willow branch, fluffed up against the cold. The bird is facing the camera with its head turned it the right. The background is out of focus scrub with a few red Spindle berries dotted throughout
๐ชถ Itโs the final #HolidayRobin of 2025. Another fluffed up ball watching from the scrub.
#irishbirding #birds #robin #birdsofbluesky #birdphotography #naturetherapy #naturephotography #FestiveDailyRobin #wildlife
A robin is a small, cheerful bird, like a tiny, plump person with a bright, fiery orange-red chest that feels warm and vibrant (like sunshine on your skin) against a soft brown back, with delicate brown wings and a sweet, quick song that's like a cheerful little whistle or bell ringing in the morning, and they hop around, tapping their feet with a quick, precise rhythm, making a light "tick-tick-tick" sound as they look for worms, feeling like a tiny, energetic presence nearby.
December 30th ~ Time for the penultimate #HolidayRobin - #FestiveDailyRobin - A real beauty for you today in glorious sunshine at Forest Farm Nature Reserve ~ Cardiff ~ South Wales ๐ฅฐ ๐ชถ ๐ฆ #birdingWales #ukbirding #birdphotography #robin #naturetherapy #ukwildlife #bluesky
A European robin sits on a branch in a bare bush.
My #HolidayRobin heard about Alan's @alan678.bsky.social theme. Isn't he just the cutest little poser? ๐ฅฐ
#BirdOfTheDay theme today is #branchingout birds on branches, the alternative is #waders ๐ชถ
#birds #FestiveDailyRobin
#photography #scape #nature #thelittlethings #photohour #EastCoastKin
A European Robin perched on the end of an old cut log on the forest floor. The bird is side on, head turned towards the camera with its chest puffed out. The background is out of focus vegetation on the forest floor
๐ชถ Time for the Penultimate #HolidayRobin of 2025. My shot for today is this one with its chest puffed out, staring me down.
#irishbirding #birds #robin #birdsofbluesky #birdphotography #naturetherapy #naturephotography #FestiveDailyRobin #wildlife
A photograph of an American Robin perched on a metal fence. A canvas texture overlay was added to the image.
12/30/25 Backyard Birding
American Robin April 2021
#BackyardBirding #AnimalArtTuesday
#Birds #Birding #FestiveDailyRobin
#HolidayRobin #ArtYear #Photography
When it comes to Britain's favourite bird, the robin, the myths, and folklore surrounding it are as colourful as its breast. For centuries, this tiny bird has been the symbol of good luck, happiness, rebirth - and sometimes even as a messenger for lost, loved ones. There are tales stretching back to Norse mythology where the robin is the protector from storms and lightning. And in Celtic folklore the robin is known as the Oak King of Summer.
December 29th & time for today's #HolidayRobin - #FestiveDailyRobin - Side profile today of a beautiful little fluffed up Robin at Forest Farm Nature Reserve ~ Cardiff ~ South Wales ๐ฅฐ ๐ชถ ๐ฆ #birdingWales #ukbirding #birdphotography #robin #naturetherapy #ukwildlife #bluesky
As the #HolidayRobin theme is nearly at an end for 2025 a few more from Saturday morningโฆ
#FestiveDailyRobin #birds #birding #photography #PhotographersOfBluesky #nature #photohour #EastCoastKin
A European robin enjoys the sun on a fence. In the background are branches of a hazel tree.
Hey little birdie, enjoy your day ๐ชถ
#HolidayRobin #FestiveDailyRobin #birds #birding #photography #SensoryArt #scape #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnited #nature #outdoors #thelittlethings #photohour #EastCoastKin
A European Robin perched on a Guelder arose branch in the forest. The bird is facing the camera turned slightly to the left so that one eye is visible. The dappled light is shining on its chest and the background is a rich mix of green leaves out of focus.
๐ชถ Todayโs #HolidayRobin is one I took perched on a Guelder Rose back in April.
#irishbirding #birds #robin #birdsofbluesky #birdphotography #naturetherapy #naturephotography #FestiveDailyRobin #wildlife
Photo taken at Forest Farm Nature Reserve - Cardiff - South Wales When it comes to Britain's favourite bird, the robin, the myths, and folklore surrounding it are as colourful as its breast. For centuries, this tiny bird has been the symbol of good luck, happiness, rebirth - and sometimes even as a messenger for lost, loved ones. There are tales stretching back to Norse mythology where the robin is the protector from storms and lightning. And in Celtic folklore the robin is known as the Oak King of Summer.
December 28th & today's #HolidayRobin - #FestiveDailyRobin ~ Robins are so friendly & one of the easiest birds to photograph, always ready to have a photo taken ๐ธ ๐ฅฐ ๐ชถ ๐ฆ #birdingWales #ukbirding #birdphotography #robin #naturetherapy #ukwildlife #bluesky
A European robin sits on a fence surrounded by hazel branches.
Wishing you a wonderful evening with this #HolidayRobin ๐ซถ
Todayโs #BirdOfTheDay theme is #serenity The alternative is #favourite
#Stunday #birds #birding #wildlife #FestiveDailyRobin #photography #scape #PhotographersUnited #nature #outdoors #thelittlethings #photohour #EastCoastKin
A close up of a European Robin perched on the top of a wooden fencepost just up from the lakeshore at Keswick, Cumbria, England. It is in a side profile facing to the left of the picture with its left eye visible. It has an orange-red face and breast, dark eye, short and thin bill, brown cap, tail and upper feathers, a white-grey body and dark pink-brown legs. The background is full of green holly leaves.
#HolidayRobin #FestiveDailyRobin
Here's another of Rawnsley Robin perched on the top of a wooden fencepost just up from the lake at Keswick, Cumbria.
#ukwildlife #birds #robin #nature #lakedistrict #keswick #photography #eastcoastkin
A European Robin sits on a moss-covered low brick wall its beak open in song and red breast puffed out. Behind, in the garden border, the green shoots of some Spring bulbs are starting to emerge through the soil and grit. Some pink food pellets and yellow mealworms sit on the moss in front of the Robin. Maybe he was singing a thank you song. Camera: iPhone 15 Pro
Blimey, the year is almost done and the #HolidayRobin and #FestiveDailyRobin will be over, too. Good job I was feeding the birds out front (mainly House Sparrows who have set up a small city in a Winter Honeysuckle bush) and Roberto popped in for his share. He even gave us a song.
#EastCoastKin
This photo by Jack Greenwood shows a Robin perching on a garden ornament of a hedgehog sat in an armchair having a cup of tea.
A European Robin in side profile, perched on a small branch. The bird is in side profile taken slightly from below. Its is facing to the right and the background Is out of focus vegetation dappled with light
๐ชถ Weโre coming into the last few days of #HolidayRobin. Hereโs one I encountered on a walk a few weeks ago.
#irishbirding #birds #robin #birdsofbluesky #birdphotography #naturetherapy #naturephotography #FestiveDailyRobin #wildlife
Still a few days left of December for the wonderful Robins and it's time for today's #HolidayRobin - #FestiveDailyRobin ๐ฅฐ ~ This little beauty was captured at Forest Farm NR, Cardiff, South Wales ๐ชถ ๐ฆ #birdingWales #ukbirding #birdphotography #robin #naturetherapy #ukwildlife #bluesky
the red handle of a garden rake leaning against a wall provides the perfect perch for one of our garden robins who is sat side-on between 2 garden pots
#HolidayRobin #birds #SmallbirdSaturday #robins
#FestiveDailyrobin #EastCoastKin #photo #nature
A robin perched on a garden tool taken #throughthewindow
A European Robin perched on a branch with bushes behind it. The bird is fluffed up with soft features. It is facing the camera with its head turned to the right. The background is out of focus branches and bush with bright red Spindle berries throughout
๐ชถ Time for this mornings #HolidayRobin, I like the soft features of this one and the Spindle berries in the background
#irishbirding #birds #robin #birdsofbluesky #birdphotography #naturetherapy #naturephotography #FestiveDailyRobin #wildlife
When it comes to Britain's favourite bird, the robin, the myths, and folklore surrounding it are as colourful as its breast. For centuries, this tiny bird has been the symbol of good luck, happiness, rebirth - and sometimes even as a messenger for lost, loved ones. There are tales stretching back to Norse mythology where the robin is the protector from storms and lightning. And in Celtic folklore the robin is known as the Oak King of Summer.
๐December 26th๐& time for today's #HolidayRobin - #FestiveDailyRobin ๐ฅฐ ~ Took this photo earlier this year in the garden ๐ชถ ๐ฆ #birdingWales #ukbirding #birdphotography #robin #naturetherapy #ukwildlife #bluesky
An European Robin sits in a bush and looks to the right.
Todayโs #BirdOfTheDay theme is #mostrecent ๐ชถ
I just photographed this #HolidayRobin in the garden ๐ฅฐ
#birds #FestiveDailyRobin #SensoryArt #Joy #FlyDay #photography #scape #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnited #nature #outdoors #thelittlethings #photohour #EastCoastKin
Robin on a wooden fence
It didn't look very happy just now๐ฅถ๐จ๐งก
#HolidayRobin #FestiveDailyRobin #DailyRobin #SmallBirdSaturday
A close up of a bottle of beer brewed by Jennings Brewery for the winter season. It is called Red Breast and is in a brown bottle with a winter themed scene. The label has a drawing of a red breasted Robin wearing a white scarf and bobble hat. It is standing on a log with a snowy scene behind it. At the top of the label are the words 'Red Breast' and at the bottom 'Winter Ale'. In the blurred background of the shot are wooden Christmas ornaments - a tree with a deer in the centre of it and a green triangular tree with gold stars on it. Jennings Brewery, Cockermouth,Cumbria is now open again and locally owned since its closure when owned by a multinational company.
#HolidayRobin #FestiveDailyRobin
I am somewhat taking liberties with the theme ๐ - but it is named in honour of our festive friend!
Jennings Brewery is now open again and locally owned.
Hope you have a good day.
Seasons Greetings to you all๐๐๏ธ
#beer #jennings #winter #photography #eastcoastkin
A European Robin perched on the end of a small Whitethorn branch. The bird is in side profile and leaning forward, alert and ready to fly after some prey. The background is out of focus light dappled with branches
๐ชถ For todayโs #HolidayRobin I have this one getting into attack mode. It pounced and caught a small fly shortly after this was taken
#irishbirding #birds #robin #birdsofbluesky #birdphotography #naturetherapy #naturephotography #FestiveDailyRobin #wildlife
