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Hyperactive Robin!

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Yesterday I heard a tap-tap-tap on the patio doors to the lounge and was more than surprised to see a Robin trying to land, unsuccessfully, on the outside door handles.

He ended up bashing into the glass, a little concerning, so I went out to find him flying from pot to pot, then landing on an obelisk but always coming back to the doors.

He’s back again this morning, doing the same tap-tap-tapping again!

While I was outside I saw that the Rose ‘Perennial Blue’ gifted by Karen some years ago, is blooming once more. It really is a smashing Rose.

We had some heavy rain overnight so I’m feeling smug as I mowed and edged the lawn yesterday!

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Perhaps the poor Robin saw itself in a reflection & was "attacking" the "intruder"! They can be very aggressive with other males that enter their territory!

A lovely story whatever the motive for his actions! 👍

14 Oct, 2024

 

Like Balc mentioned, maybe saw his own reflection, Shirley...
Lovely pics, such a sweet, although often pugilistic little guy! Keep us updated! Thanks for posting.

14 Oct, 2024

 

Aww cheeky, one came by me last time i was gardening, rose looks lovely, I have some buds on my two :-))

15 Oct, 2024

 

You managed a couple of good pics there, Shirley and the rose is a good one.

15 Oct, 2024

 

Thanks for all the comments ... Robin appeared mid afternoon and began tapping on the glass again! I find it quite strange behaviour and am less than happy with the mess it's leaving on the garden chair and table .. yuk!

15 Oct, 2024

 

He's very determined Shirley, yes too much of a good thing!..:(

15 Oct, 2024

 

Shirley, you could try taping something to the glassso he can’t see himself. Hopefully in a day or two he will stop being such a nuisance. The rose is looking. Dry healthy! I’m so glad you still have it. I used to grow it on my apple trees if you recall. So it went out when we felled them. But I always loved it and it flowers so prolifically!

15 Oct, 2024

 

I love robins Shirley and one came the day after Rick died and stayed. It also had the babies here too, but haven't seen him for a few days.

16 Oct, 2024

 

Karen, we have kept the curtains drawn across the patio doors today and only heard it tapping a couple of times. That's probably because I saw the Robin flying at the windows of the summerhouse much of the day. Poor thing seems very confused!

Rose, when my Mum's ashes were put in to her parents grave at the churchyard, as the service took place a Robin sang continuously in a nearby tree. I hope you see 'yours' soon ... :o)

16 Oct, 2024

 

I was told Shirley that the robin is connected to the spirit of a loved one.
The day Rick died, my daughter and grandaughter plus two of our very close friends were all sat in the conservatory when the robin came which I hadn't seen in the garden for a long time, sat on the top of a feeder and just looked at my friends and then sat on the arbour seat and just looked at me. It never fed , but just sat there looking at me.
I can't explain it but it gave me some comfort.

17 Oct, 2024

 

Rose, I can well believe that about Robins. The one I've written about here is still around, it made me jump when I entered the greenhouse as it was just flying out! I had left the door open and I suppose it thought 'Oh, there's somewhere I haven't been yet'!

17 Oct, 2024

 

Such a cute little birdie. I wish we would have them here.

18 Oct, 2024

 

A lot of my friends have said the same thing happened to them when a loved one died Shirley.

19 Oct, 2024

 

Klahanie, swop my Robin for your Barred Owl ... :o)

Rose, that's wonderful!

22 Oct, 2024

 

That would be a difficult decision Shirley_tulip.

24 Oct, 2024

 

:o))

25 Oct, 2024

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