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Robins
Artist's impression. Photo to follow., 6 Oct 2026

Robins

Erithacus rubecula

Confirmed, repeatedly, and so far entirely unphotographed. The picture is a stand-in until one of them holds still.

More to follow.

Common name
Robins
Section
Wildlife & habitats
Spot
Garden
Soil
Whatever the digging turns up
From
Wild visitors, 7 Oct 2026
Age
tbc
Next repot
Never: holds its own territory
Edible
❌ No. And it would ruin Christmas.
Garden-centre price
Paid in worms
Did you know?

Robins sing right through the winter, and both sexes hold a territory. Under street lights they will sing at night as well.

Care & updates

  1. Observation

    Added to the catalogue. No photographs yet: a drawing stands in.

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Mega Drive moment The Adventures of Batman & Robin (Mega Drive)

The other well-known Robin.

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