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Peculiar Robin behaviour?!

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Eloethan Thu 15-Dec-16 19:28:06

I like J52's theory!

Greyduster Thu 15-Dec-16 18:14:53

There is one on the opposite side of the road, Ana, so maybe that's what's triggering him. Thanks!

tanith Thu 15-Dec-16 17:32:43

Robins are often the first bird to sing in the morning and last to stop at night, even very low level of light can start them off often street lights do it at anytime in between and they sing all year round.
I think that Robin is being territorial too and trying to 'see off' his own reflection.

rosesarered Thu 15-Dec-16 17:16:22

thatbags tchgrin bluetit shit....try saying that when you've had a few.

Ana Thu 15-Dec-16 17:06:31

Have you got a street lamp outside your house on that side Greyduster? We used to have a blackbird who'd sing all night perched near the one we have.

Greyduster Thu 15-Dec-16 17:02:32

Do robins not sleep? I have one that is singing its head off outside our bathroom window at two and three in the morning when I get up for a pee! Nice to be serenaded while sitting on the loo, but I think his body clock needs adjusting!

J52 Thu 15-Dec-16 16:03:15

He's*

J52 Thu 15-Dec-16 16:03:01

Maybe hers waiting for a Waitrose mince pie!grin

thatbags Thu 15-Dec-16 15:51:47

He's seeing off an intruder to his territory, loopy. if he can't see you he's probably seeingnhis reflection in the window and it's deriving him mad. Robins are extremely territorial and, usually, just shouting at intruders is enough to make them go away. I expect he (or she) is finding this one (the reflection) a bit weird.

Just seen other posts saying the same thing.

In spring we get bluetit shit all over our car because they land near the wing mirrors and get really irate at their reflections!

rosesarered Thu 15-Dec-16 14:56:35

There was an item on the radio today to say that robins who live in a noisy and light polluted atmosphere are less aggressive to other robins and sing far less.

WilmaKnickersfit Thu 15-Dec-16 11:59:29

The problem is definitely his reflection. I think the advice from wildlife groups is to put something on the glass to reduce the reflection like soap or car wax. It could be worse - he could be continually pecking at your window! grin

Male and female robins look the same, although the female is a bit bigger.

NanaandGrampy Thu 15-Dec-16 11:22:38

We have robins who have a little feeder on the lounge window and much to the delight of our littlest grandson the ' bobbin' visits regularly .

Not had the behaviour you described though loopy .... I think it's love ?

nanaK54 Thu 15-Dec-16 11:18:32

No idea what he is up to..... but I think I would like one too?

shysal Thu 15-Dec-16 11:12:30

Robins seem to have paired up already, I suspect that he is seeing his own reflection. Can you remind me how to tell the sexes apart please, I know I have read it in the past.
Keep us posted tchconfused

Elegran Thu 15-Dec-16 11:12:00

He could be seeing off the rival for his territory looking back at him in the glass, not serenading a mate. Plus, how do you know that he/she is a male? Females establish winter territories too.

loopylou Thu 15-Dec-16 10:58:23

I wonder if anyone can tell me why a male robin has spent the last five days, from before dawn to dark, sitting a foot from my living room window?
He's peering in, singing his heart out, oblivious to me standing right in front of him. I'm flattered if he fancies me ?, there's no reflection he can see and we're baffled.
I have put food out by him but he seems either thoroughly lovelorn or off his rocker!
I have never seen this behaviour before.
I am actually starting to feel really sorry for him......surely it's far too early to seek a mate?

Any ideas anyone?