Robin eating out of my hand

[Cockney Mackem]

Fearless little fellas.

One of them chased a starling off the bird feeder in my garden the other day

 

[cornish mackem]

Whilst it’s a great feeling for you no doubt, the Robin would have been absolutely terrified. Eating out your hand rather than starving. Just leave the pellets on the ground for them, and let them be.

One of the tamest birds in the garden. Goes back to following pigs in the forest apparently

 

[The King of Um]

Robins aren't that bothered by people, and will happily hang around you if you're working in the garden. Was doing some digging once and every time I paused he'd come and sit on the edge of the spade, hoping I'd turned up some new worms.

 

[Lo Ursem]

About 15 years ago I had a colony of Greenfinches nest in the hedge between my garden and my neighbours. I could see about 5 nests and as I was usually the one to trim the hedges I left them alone. not long after I came home from work and saw that the prick from next door had been out with the hedge trimmer and exposed some of the nests. The Greenfinches deserted the nests and eggs and haven't been back since, in fact I can't remember the last time I saw one.

Well that has spoit my morning coffee ... shocking.
I get nervous when cats are in my garden at the same time as fledglings.

 

[Swindon On Tour]

About 15 years ago I had a colony of Greenfinches nest in the hedge between my garden and my neighbours. I could see about 5 nests and as I was usually the one to trim the hedges I left them alone. not long after I came home from work and saw that the prick from next door had been out with the hedge trimmer and exposed some of the nests. The Greenfinches deserted the nests and eggs and haven't been back since, in fact I can't remember the last time I saw one.

Sadly some people are both thick and ignorant.

 

[Jon Dough]

Just my thoughts marra, birds are naturally scared of humans.

I think some birds just become habituated to humans,as for birds being naturally scared places like the Galapagos with minimal human interaction the birds have no fear.

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[Swindon On Tour]

I think some birds just become habituated to humans,as for birds being naturally scared places like the Galapagos with minimal human interaction the birds have no fear.

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Superb Mate.

 

[Lukas73]

My mate’s a tree surgeon…he said the worst thing about the job is Robins…fiercely territorial and will have it out with you

 

[ivanthereasonable]

About 15 years ago I had a colony of Greenfinches nest in the hedge between my garden and my neighbours. I could see about 5 nests and as I was usually the one to trim the hedges I left them alone. not long after I came home from work and saw that the prick from next door had been out with the hedge trimmer and exposed some of the nests. The Greenfinches deserted the nests and eggs and haven't been back since, in fact I can't remember the last time I saw one.

Some people are just dim. I'm hoping they are dim rather than couldn't care about them.
My neighbour is similar. He cuts the hedges while the blackbirds are still using their nests.
He's a decent enough lad, but you can't tell him anything because he knows it all already.

 

[Tuono]

I think he was just ignorant.

 

[Swindon On Tour]

My mate’s a tree surgeon…he said the worst thing about the job is Robins…fiercely territorial and will have it out with you

Swindon Aggro.

Some people are just dim. I'm hoping they are dim rather than couldn't care about them.
My neighbour is similar. He cuts the hedges while the blackbirds are still using their nests.
He's a decent enough lad, but you can't tell him anything because he knows it all already.

That is why farmers are cutting the hedgerows now.
A purpose also that they thicken in the middle offering more protection.

Leave the Banjo playing, swinging and Care of the Countryside to us Carrot Crunchers I say.

 

[cornish mackem]

Swindon Aggro.


That is why farmers are cutting the hedgerows now.
A purpose also that they thicken in the middle offering more protection.

Leave the Banjo playing, swinging and Care of the Countryside to us Carrot Crunchers I say.

You don’t cut back during nesting. end Oct-March start round here for cutting

 

[Swindon On Tour]

You don’t cut back during nesting. end Oct-March start round here for cutting

Exactly. The Ground nesting birds are the ones that are more at risk.

 

[Becs]

I think some birds just become habituated to humans,as for birds being naturally scared places like the Galapagos with minimal human interaction the birds have no fear.

Most of the animals are fine with humans in the Galapagos. We were sitting on rocks putting snorkel gear on and a penguin hopped out of the water and was wandering around looking at us. Could have picked him up for a cuddle, he was that close!

 

[Old Prestonian]

Most of the animals are fine with humans in the Galapagos. We were sitting on rocks putting snorkel gear on and a penguin hopped out of the water and was wandering around looking at us. Could have picked him up for a cuddle, he was that close!

I love penguins, not quite as much as elephants but it's close.

 

[back_to_winning_ways]

This thread reminded me to top up the fat ball feeders this morning and put a couple of extra crushed ones on the patio with some seeds and some raisins for the Blackbirds
First bird to come was a Robin

 

[PatsyMackem]

Don't forgrt a dish of tepid water for them too. Need water as well as food in deep frosts.

 

[back_to_winning_ways]

Don't forgrt a dish of tepid water for them too. Need water as well as food in deep frosts.

Did that as well this morning.

 

[PatsyMackem]

Did that as well this morning.

Good lad

 

[seahamstar]

You don’t cut back during nesting. end Oct-March start round here for cutting

Yep, we don't start cutting our hedges (at work) until November.
Pretty sure there's some law about cutting a hedge whilst knowing it has active nests in it