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22-12-2007, 08:33 PM
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Was fishing on the river the other day, and actually had the camera ready this time to get a picture of what is a a common event in the winter when ever I'm out fishing.
You often get a robin follow you through the day as they seem to know if they sit there and look cute they are sure to be invited to share your sandwiches or be offered a few maggots. They will even perch on your hand to be fed as they get used to you. They also make your rod look festive at this time of year too. (I thing the image enlarges if you click it)  |
22-12-2007, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Rich_  Was fishing on the river the other day, and actually had the camera ready this time to get a picture of what is a a common event in the winter when ever I'm out fishing.
You often get a robin follow you through the day as they seem to know if they sit there and look cute they are sure to be invited to share your sandwiches or be offered a few maggots. They will even prch on your hand to be fed as they get used to you. They also make your rod look festive at this time of year too. (I thing the image enlarges if you click it) | Great photo Rich! 
The Robin was obviously looking for a ... er.... cough cough.... PERCH. |
22-12-2007, 08:35 PM
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He is a lovely round one 
Good pic |
22-12-2007, 08:37 PM
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fantastic photoe rich,cheeky little robin sitting on your fishing rod. |
22-12-2007, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by The Black Rabbit Great photo Rich!
The Robin was obviously looking for a ... er.... cough cough.... PERCH. | Groooaaan !!!! Great shot Rich, nice to have him keep you company for a while eh ?
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22-12-2007, 08:51 PM
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Great shot. Bet he was after some maggots.
Paul
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22-12-2007, 08:59 PM
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Awww what a cutie - great pic!
They're funny things Robins - if I do some work in the garden there's one that follows me everywhere. Cute cute cuuuuuuuuuuuute |
22-12-2007, 09:20 PM
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nice shot. Did you catch anything?
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22-12-2007, 09:46 PM
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Great shot..what a lovely fat little fellow..watch out he might be after your bait...
Julie
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22-12-2007, 10:14 PM
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Nice shot, i've had a fair few Robin following me about whilst fishing, Chaffinch can also get quite tame during the spring
At our lake my grandparents feed a Robin everyday in the winter, when they arrive he's always in the same place just waiting for the food |
22-12-2007, 11:52 PM
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Rich, is it just me or is your little fishing pal the largest robin in history, what do you feed him on.
Fab photo well done.
Regards
Rob
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22-12-2007, 11:57 PM
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I have found wrens are not shy at times either, I have had them come right up and help themselves to a few maggots from the pot. |
23-12-2007, 03:56 AM
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Originally Posted by paulchandler6 Great shot. Bet he was after some maggots.
Paul | But by the look of the shape of him he has had a lopt of success with his begging technique in the past - he's even rounder than me |
23-12-2007, 08:30 AM
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Nice shot,they used to select from my four bait box holder Bronzes Whites
casters groundbait.Quite often got little angling done just watched the
artful dodgers selective feeding
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23-12-2007, 11:42 AM
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That's a lovely shot Rich_. Robins can be so cute - I just had a lovely close encounter with one this week, at the RSPB's Titchwell Marsh reserve. | | |
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