Another weekend, and another Moorsbus trip. This time I was on my own since Katharine is away with one of our daughters for a few days, so I went to Guisborough. Katharine had been there a few weeks ago when I wasn't able to go, so I'm catching up.
This shot was taken in the grounds of Gisborough Priory (yes, the spelling of Guisborough changes to Gisborough when refering to the priory - I've no idea why).
This was a very tame Robin who allowed me to get quite close for a shot. I was probably around 2 metres away when I took the shot.
Probably one of the UK's favourite bird - with its bright red breast it is familiar throughout the year. Males and females look identical, and young birds have no red breast and are spotted with golden brown. Robins sing nearly all year round and despite their cute appearance, they are aggressively territorial and are quick to drive away intruders.
Robins have been a popular feature on Christmas cards in the UK since Victorian times, so I thought I would try and find out why. My research suggests that there is no single explanation, in fact there are dozens of reasons, so perhaps I will stop thinking about that.
Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.
This robin was far more tame than most are. I was amazed how close I was to it when I first spotted it, and even more surprised when raising my camera didn't result in it flying away. Interestingly, Katharine took two photos of a robin in the same area of the grounds when she was there a few weeks ago. Her robin was also very tame, so it could well be the same bird, since robins are very territorial.
So happy this beauty allowed you to get that close
Fav
Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.
This robin was far more tame than most are. I was amazed how close I was to it when I first spotted it, and even more surprised when raising my camera didn't result in it flying away. Interestingly, Katharine took two photos of a robin in the same area of the grounds when she was there a few weeks ago. Her robin was also very tame, so it could well be the same bird, since robins are very territorial.
Ian
Thank you - it was a lovely sight!
Ian