RSPB Spotlight: Robins

by Marianne Taylor

Their melodious voices, bright-red breasts, and cheeky attitudes have always endeared robins to the public, but how much do we really know about these familiar garden visitors? The characteristic image of a robin on a spade handle is actually a consequence of their keen territorial instincts--males are often seen seeking a favorable lookout post. Despite their cute appearance, robins are aggressively territorial, and because they hold their territories year-round, robins are one of the only UK birds that can still be heard singing in gardens on Christmas Day, which has perhaps contributed to their longstanding association with the Christmas season. In this delightful new book, Marianne Taylor provides a revealing account of their life cycle, behavior, breeding, what they eat, and how they hold their territories, and looks into the many cultural representations of these much-loved little birds.

128 pages, Paperback

First published August 25, 2015

Reviews

[J Grimsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good easy read - one sitting - Enjoyable and the photographs were particularly enjoyable

[Stella Jones · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lovely interesting facts about the life of robins in nature and through history.