Robin – Erithacus rubecula

With orange feathers on its chest and its tendency to come close to our homes and follow us around in our gardens, it’s not hard to see why the robin is such a popular bird. The fact that, even in the depths of winter, the robin sings, may just be the icing on the cake.

Our resident species tend to dial down their territorial energies during the colder months, and focus on survival. Robins however keep winter territories, and both males and females sing to defend them.