robin red breast.

[funkymoped]

we got a robin in our garden ! i think it may be nesting in the conifers. im quite chuffed because i was told they are terretorial. was quoted as one bird/pair to a couple of square miles.

i know that sounds a bit excessive, but its what was quoted to me. can anyone confirm or deny this ?

ta me old fruits ! :-)

[Lonnie]

Your vey fortunate, I have Bluetits in the box, and if i'm doing any digging, geat a Blackbird and Robin hopping around my feet,

But as far as Robins go, yes, they are so territorial that the creature that kills the most Robins, are other Robins.

Saw a mockup on the box, where they put a dummy Robin in the territory of another, the real one, after warning it, landed on its head and literally took it to pieces.

[Alibobs]

We always seem to have robins in our garden, I've often wondered whether it is the same ones I see or whether there are lots of them ...I guess it is the same pair, although i see them every year - perhaps it's son of Robin

[shaneystar2]

Male and female robins hold separate territories during the winter .the female will then move move a short distance from the summer nesting territory to a nearby territory that is more suitable for winter feeding. Male robins keep the same territory throughout the year.I have them in my garden nesting behind the shed ..I presume they are the same ones or offspring of the original pair.They are quite tame and actually come up quite close if I am hoeing around in the hope of a tasty worm.
They love grated cheese which I have to put on the seat near the shed as they won't come down to the bird table.

[BillyBB]

From RSPB

Breeding territories average 0.55ha in size about six would fit onto an average sized football pitch while winter territories are around half of this. The exact size depends on the quality of habitat and the density of birds in the area. In some areas, such as Scottish pine woods with well spaced mature trees and few shrubs, breeding densities can be as low as 10 pairs/sq km, while a lowland woodland can support as many as 200-300 pairs/sq km.

Territory boundaries are fluid, and change frequently as circumstances change.

[gessoo]

We have several pairs, but I have a huge garden with loads of trees and shrubs that is very bird friendly. Lovely birds and so friendly when they get to know you. The babies are out and about now and my cat has been 'grounded' this week!!