Old and young robins

Such is the difference between an adult and a juvenile robin many do not realise the identity of a youngster. Not until autumn comes along does the characteristic red-orange breast replace the flecked brown and buff of the young bird.

These photographs were taken at different times with different cameras: both illustrate the trusting nature of the robin, a quality that endears it to gardeners and others, and which led to it being nominated as our national bird.

photo © T. Boughen     Camera: Olympus OMD E-M10photo © T. Boughen
Camera: Lumix FZ1000 2     2017