As this week's WBW falls on Christmas Day, I thought I'd share some images of that most Christmassy bird - the Robin. Now, as many of you will know, there are a large number of birds around the world that have the word Robin in their common name.
These are just a few of them!
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European Robin - Erithacus rubecula
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European Robin - Erithacus rubecula
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| Red-capped Robin (Australia) - Petroica goodenovii |
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Red-capped Robin (Australia) - Petroica goodenovii
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Rose Robin (Australia) - Petroica rosea
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Pink Robin (Australia) - Petroica rodinogaster
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Hooded Robin (Australia) - Melanodryas cucullata
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| Eastern Yellow Robin (Australia) - Eopsaltria australis |
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| Southern Scrub Robin (Australia) - Drymodes brunneopygia |
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| Oriental Magpie Robin (India) - Copsychus saularis |
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| American Robin (Canada) - Turdus migratorius |
And with that world wide journey over, I'll wish you a Happy Christmas and such like - and send my best wishes to you all.
Cheers SM
Peace and happiness, Stewart to you, Sally, Hamish and Pippa. I hope that 2025 is a great year for you all.
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ReplyDeleteThe Robin round-up was the perfect post for today, Stewart. All the very best to you and yours this holiday season. YAM xx
What a lovely roundup of robins. I never knew there were so many of them! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your family, Stewart, and to all the others who follow along. May our coming year be much better than we could ever dream.
ReplyDeleteHave a meaningful holiday and a happy birding new year!
ReplyDeleteThat pink Robin is amazing! Thank you so much for another year of companionship and fun. Aloha and best wishes to you dear
ReplyDeleteAlways a fan of your bird photos here
ReplyDeleteI love the Eastern Yellow Robin ! All the best !
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Christmas to you and yours
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas - and how gorgeous is the pink Robin? I didn't know we had them!
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ReplyDeleteLovely robins!
ReplyDeleteSo many different robins around the world but the European robin is still the Christmas on for me. Lovely set of photos. Happy 2025, cheers Diane
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