Our robin!

brigusser

Our robin!

Our visitor who comes for his daily meal worm feast!

Robins (Erithacus rubecula) are territorial all year round; during the spring and summer this territoriality is for breeding, but at other times individual robins hold territories for feeding. Robins will defend their territories to the death, and so in the poem “Who killed Cock Robin?”, another Robin rather than a sparrow would be more likely:

Who killed Cock Robin?
I said the Sparrow,
With my bow and arrow,
And I killed Cock Robin.

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Our robin! by brigusser
  • JRobin Whitley

    JRobin Whitley

    Oh I’m jealous! What a GREAT shot!

  • brigusser replied

    Thank You so much…..You kind comments are greatly appreciated.

  • Barry Goble

    Barry Goble

    GollyGosh is that a mealworm or is it BANANA – he looks cross dont you think mmm makes me hungry methinks I shall go feed my face, Nice shot!! (B)

  • brigusser replied

    Thanks Bazzer…...

  • Neil Ludford

    Neil Ludford

    That is an excellent shot.

  • brigusser replied

    We aim to please…......

  • FelicityB

    FelicityB

    My goodness – I knew they were tame, but not THAT tame – what a cracker of a shot!!

  • brigusser replied

    Thank you ma’am….......We are always reluctant to let him get this tame with the ever present danger of maurauding cats!! We help him feed his youngsters so they leave the nest that bit quicker.

  • Johnsart

    Johnsart

    Fantastic. Wonderfully focussed.

  • brigusser replied

    Thanks John…..Cock Robin makes himself such an easy subject….

  • JacquiK

    JacquiK

    Beautiful shot

  • brigusser replied

    Thank you,,,,,He sure is a cocky little fella…..Such fun.

  • kilmann

    kilmann

    Wonderful shot, and what a confidence this little guy has!

  • brigusser replied

    He’s a fantastic little soul and pesters us constantly for food. He works non stop from dawn to dusk, we love him and feel blessed by his trust and confidence in us…...Thanks for your kind comment.

  • scoob29

    scoob29

    Rrrrr what a lovely pic its a fav for me.

  • brigusser replied

    thank you so much….

  • roseduggan

    roseduggan

    Wow !!! that’s an excellent shot. perfect :))

  • brigusser replied

    You are to kind…..Thank you.

  • Jan Timmons

    Jan Timmons

    Beautiful colours and clarity. What a special treat to breach the barrier and touch wild nature.

  • brigusser replied

    Thank you for your kind comments….

  • Brandie1

    Brandie1

    so Sweet

  • brigusser replied

    Bless you.

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    Fantastic capture

  • brigusser replied

    Thank you so much….

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    excellent

  • brigusser replied

    You are so kind….

  • rodsfotos

    rodsfotos

    What a magical moment, I always get excited when I see a robin in the garden but to have one eating from your hand must be so wonderful, a beautiful image and a pleasure to view,
    Regards, Rod.

  • brigusser replied

    Thank you…...He’s about 4 years old which is old for a Robin, their average lifespan is about 18months…..Because of their very inquisitive nature they fall foul of cats garden machines etc.We help him out whenever we can…...

  • JUSTART

    JUSTART

    lovely shot

  • brigusser replied

    Thank you so much…................

  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan

    A greatly timed shot :))

  • brigusser replied

    Thanks, I appreciate your looking.

  • louisegreen

    louisegreen

    Beautiful shot, love the story about your special visitor.

  • brigusser replied

    Thanks …You are so kind.

  • C J Hummel -  Foxfire Gallery

    C J Hummel - ...

    Fabulous capture, but I am amazed that the little chap was so happy to sit on the end with his lunch still in his beak… Fabulous experience

  • brigusser replied

    We usually put 3 live meal worms on our hand….He sits and thinks before putting the other 2 in his beak and flying away…..

  • Svetlana Sewell

    Svetlana Sewell

    Fantastic capture!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • brigusser replied

    Much appreciated.

  • Peter Denness

    Peter Denness

    Great Capture, wish I had a tame robin

  • brigusser replied

    Thank you…We feel blessed.

  • Graham Mewburn

    Graham Mewburn

    an instant fav
    cheers
    Gray

  • brigusser

    brigusser

    Thanks Gray….Do you have robins in Aussie?

  • Solomon Walker

    Solomon Walker

    what incredible photo capture!

  • brigusser replied

    Thank you…I have seen the north american robin, who is a much bigger bird are they as bold?

  • Georgie Hart

    Georgie Hart

    Oh, what a delight! Love the cocked head and juicy worm in situ.

  • brigusser replied

    Thanks….He will actually sit on your hand and arrange several worms in his beak before flying off.

  • Ginny York

    Ginny York

    Wow! This is an amazing shot….and eye contact too. :)) Great focus…detail…and DOF! Well done. Very unique too. A fav for me!!

  • brigusser replied

    Hi Ginny…..Thanks for your kind comments it’s greatly appreciated.

  • deegarra

    deegarra

    outstanding shot… wow

  • brigusser replied

    Thank you…..Your work is pretty neat.

  • valzart

    valzart

    Aww this is a brilliant capture sweetheART love lil’ Robinz ;} happy hippy hugglez

  • brigusser replied

    Thank you so much….

  • Carol  Lewsley

    Carol Lewsley

    Brilliant capture. cheers carol

  • Trudi's Images

    Trudi's Images

    Fabulous capture ,he is a little cutie !

  • Noelene Davies

    Noelene Davies

    Gorgeous little bird, fabulous and wonderful capture. I see you asked if we have robins in Australia and the answer is yes. I have them flying around the farm and they are so pretty. They are called Red-capped Robins.There are not alot around and I seem to only see them this time of the year. I do hope this helps.

  • brigusser replied

    Noeline…..Thanks for the information and taking the time to look.

  • F.A. Moore

    F.A. Moore

    Incredible, really!

  • brigusser replied

    Thank you so much for looking…

  • Cee Neuner

    Cee Neuner

    Wonderful capture. How sweet.

  • brigusser replied

    Great to meet you…Thanks for dropping in….

  • Eleni Hadjikiriakou

    Eleni Hadjikir...

    he’s so cute!

  • brigusser replied

    Indeed….We love him.

  • Hans Goepel

    Hans Goepel

    Oh I’m jealous! What a GREAT shot!
    Fav!

  • brigusser replied

    Hi Hans…...Thank you sir.

  • Yool

    Yool

    Precious !!!!!

  • brigusser replied

    Hi,,,,,Thanks for looking.

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    this is SO ADORABLE!!! Does he really come and visit you every day??? Oh, be still my heart!!! He looks so much like our Eastern Blue Bird!!!!!

  • brigusser replied

    He does indeed…..Great to meet you.

  • rosiczka

    rosiczka

    lovely shot)))))

  • brigusser replied

    dziekuje…........

  • CarolM

    CarolM

    My goodness, how in the world did you get the robing to sit in someone’s hand? A fantastic shot!!!. Excellent work.

  • brigusser replied

    Hi Carol…..Thanks for looking. He is so driven by the need to feed his brood he forgets his natural fear I guess.

  • hsien-ku

    hsien-ku

    stunning shot!
    really incredible!

  • brigusser replied

    Thank you so much.

  • saleire

    saleire

    “I hope to create one notable photograph before I shrug off this mortal coil!” I think you did it with this one…...and I’m sure I am going to find so many more in your portfolio!! This is perfect!!!

  • brigusser replied

    Thank you for the very kind comment it’s appreciated. However the Robin did all the work…I’m going to keep on trying for that elusive photograph!

  • Elizarose

    Elizarose

    Oh my gosh! What an amazing capture!!

  • brigusser replied

    That’s so kind of you….. thank you.

  • BigD

    BigD

    excellent capture

  • brigusser replied

    Thank you so much….

  • Solomon Walker

    Solomon Walker

    a marvel of a closeup – wonderful!!

  • brigusser replied

    Thank you sir…..

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    fabulous image, well done on this awesome capture,dawn

  • brigusser replied

    You are so kind thank you very much…..

  • Marsha Elliott

    Marsha Elliott

    This is a wonderful capture & it reminds me of the watercolor on my RB page titled “Nature’s Wonder” of me holding a fledgling. I was in awe of this experience. Your photography is really nice.

  • brigusser replied

    You are so kind…..

  • luanda

    luanda

    OMG! Such a BREATHLESS Shot! This robin’s beauty is magnificent and you caught it in a perfect timing! A MASTERPIECE! Love it! Instant fav! ;-)

  • brigusser replied

    You have made my day…..I’m walking on air….Thank you.

  • joak

    joak

    brilliant how long did it take for him tae day that sittin oan yer hand thing?

  • brigusser replied

    Thank you…..About 6 weeks.

  • JuliaWright

    JuliaWright

    Wonderful shot

  • brigusser replied

    Nice to meet you…Thank you…..

  • Zefira

    Zefira

    lovely image

  • brigusser replied

    Thanks for dropping by….......

  • Cassidy JK (Ra Or Emraeh)

    Cassidy JK (Ra...

    This is so beautiful and so special a shot.

  • Bootiewootsy

    Bootiewootsy

    You have amazing gallery of wonderful photos.. This is fantastic… So nice to have found your gallery and will look forward to many more wonderful images.

  • Glenda  Remaklus

    Glenda Remaklus

    Beautiful. How fortunate you are to have held are robin in your hand, we have robins every year but I never tried to get one to feed like this. Thank you for sharing!

  • Kendra Taber

    Kendra Taber

    such a darlin pic.

  • Tibby Steedly

    Tibby Steedly

    What a wonderful portrait of your robin friend and how fantastic that he comes every day! Great shot!

  • botticcelli

    botticcelli

    beautiful image !

  • brigusser replied

    Thank you…..............

  • NordicBlackbird

    NordicBlackbird

    how sweet can this be? :))))
    whenever man re-connects with nature, we become one again….
    Fabulous image! :)))

  • brigusser replied

    Thank you for your very kind thoughts and comments….

  • trueblvr

    trueblvr

    A lot of trust in this photo

  • brigusser replied

    Yes indeed….We are blessed.

  • Tenee Attoh

    Tenee Attoh

    Power in the hand, peace in the mind very nice photo!!

  • brigusser replied

    Profound words indeed…..Thanks.

  • Esther's Art and Photography

    Esther's Art a...

    Wow that sure is very amazing. The bird must know you very well. Fantastic image !!

  • brigusser replied

    He appears to know us and that we are no threat to him?

  • LudaNayvelt

    LudaNayvelt

    how cute

  • brigusser replied

    Thank you so much….

  • Cheryl  Lunde

    Cheryl Lunde

    What a wonderfully sweet capture!

  • brigusser replied

    Wht thank you ma’am.

  • John44

    John44

    What a winner you have here at hand!
    FAV
    John

  • brigusser replied

    John appreciate your vist….great to meet you.

  • shararat

    shararat

    sweet capture…...beautiful ‘n colorful BOKEH

  • brigusser replied

    You are very kind…Many thanks.

  • Andrew Jones

    Andrew Jones

    now that’s a friendly robin! Nice capture

  • brigusser replied

    Thank you so much….

  • Gouzelka

    Gouzelka

    Such cute and looks very proud of himself !!! Great image!

  • brigusser replied

    Appreciate your dropping by….

  • Lynette1

    Lynette1

    That is one of the best images I have seen on this site – brilliant!!

  • brigusser

    brigusser

    I’m knocked out with your kind comments ….If only it were true!

  • John44

    John44

    You wrote:
    brigusser replied 8 minutes ago
    John appreciate your vist….great to meet you.
    Let me add the pleasure is shared both ways :-)

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