Sorry looking Robin

ChrissyMarie · #1 (**permalink**) 14-08-2009, 05:42 PM

The resident Robin is looking very sorry right now

Anyone got any idea why?
I presume they moult but this is just a lot of sorry looking feathers around the head area?

Beekeeper · #2 (**permalink**) 14-08-2009, 07:37 PM

I would think that the Robin is as you say, going through a moult, they seem to do this after a hectic breeding session where they have been very busy feeding their young, always possible he may have been involved a fight as well over territory or he could be just getting old.

I am sure someone with more knowledge than me will be able to help you further.

BK

LynM · #3 (**permalink**) 14-08-2009, 08:45 PM

I have one looking the same, Chrissy! A shadow of its former self, very shy and nervous too. I too assumed that it was a moulting adult.

Jason Green · #4 (**permalink**) 14-08-2009, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by LynM

I have one looking the same, Chrissy! A shadow of its former self, very shy and nervous too. I too assumed that it was a moulting adult.

Shy and nervous... sounds right, as they will be more conspicuous as they go through this transitional period. They tend to try and merge-in and keep a low-profile. They'll be back to normal soon!

BillyPilgrim · #5 (**permalink**) 15-08-2009, 07:27 PM

I think he has a cousin in West Yorks. I spotted this one skulking around in the dark undergrowth yesterday.

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ChrissyMarie · #6 (**permalink**) 15-08-2009, 07:45 PM

Seems like it is normal then which is ok...I was getting a bit worried! I have soft spot for Robins. I had one that used to feed from my hand a perch on my ironing board. In fact he used to hop around the floor when I was cooking, since then I hate to see them looking less than healthy...
But, it seems to be normal which is ok

Jackaroo · #7 (**permalink**) 15-08-2009, 07:55 PM

Mebbe that's all this one needs. A good iron?

rossy · #8 (**permalink**) 16-08-2009, 04:30 PM

dont worry about the robin as its normal at this time of the year. have a look at magpies if you get the chance as they are in similar condition as we say moult. most birds have now look like it as breeding has finished and in a few weeks they normally return looking nice and pretty. rossy.