Length: 12-13cm
Wingspan: 20cm
Conservation Status: Green
Description: The robin is easily identified by its distinctive red breast. This is bordered by thin, brown-grey feathers and the wings and back of the robin are a light brown. Male and female adult robins are identical, but the juveniles have light spotted brown plumage with no red.
Nesting: Robins can be found in various habitats, including woodlands, parks and gardens. Robins are one of the earliest birds to nest, and their nests are made from sticks, grass, moss and dead leaves. Robins build their nests in areas with lots of shelter and easy access. They are also famous for nesting in all sorts of odd locations including post boxes, flower pots, hanging baskets and old boots The male robin will find the area for the nest and help to gather materials, while the female does the majority of the building work. Breeding season usually begins in March, but during mild winters Robins have been known to breed as early as January. Robins lay pale blue speckled eggs in the morning, one per day, and a normal clutch size is between 4 and 6 eggs, which hatch after 13-14 days. Two broods a year are usually produced, although a pair may occasionally produce a third.
Feeding: Robins have a very varied diet and will eat spiders, beetles and other small insects, worms, berries, soft fruits and seeds. In cold weather conditions, food is essential to their survival as they can use 10% of their body weight in just one winter’s night. Bird tables can therefore improve chances of survival and the Robin’s favourite treats include mealworms and kitchen scraps like cakes, biscuits and cheese.
Information and image from Garden Bird Supplies
If you want to attract robins to your garden then you may be interested in the following products:
Silver birch log robin nest box
Robin bird food
Open fronted nest box
Ultiva softbill mix
Robin feeder
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