ROBINS

[Jacksparrow]

Two baby robins arrived today . Don't know to whom they belong but no-one seems to own them . Anyway, they can play with the two baby dunnocks.
The robins seem to be quite at home and I've seen them a few times during the course of the day, so that's nice

Firstly none then two come along at once. Not quite a glut but almost.

[Butterfly]

I saw a Robin landing on a bird bath first, and than grabbing few seeds from the tray, with hardly any feathers on his/her head
It looked fine otherwise, flying, eating etc. , but you can't really tell with birds as they are good at hiding if they don't feel well.
I was wondering if its maybe moulting? Or would it be too early for that?

[Jacksparrow]

I saw a Robin landing on a bird bath first, and than grabbing few seeds from the tray, with hardly any feathers on his/her head
It looked fine otherwise, flying, eating etc. , but you can't really tell with birds as they are good at hiding if they don't feel well.
I was wondering if its maybe moulting? Or would it be too early for that?

Sadly it seems like your Robin has a mite infestation. I have had Blackbirds similarly affected and it has not been a happy outcome. Your other theory about it moulting is a possibility but it is not usual for a moult to take place on one part of the body and not others.

[Butterfly]

I saw a Robin landing on a bird bath first, and than grabbing few seeds from the tray, with hardly any feathers on his/her head
It looked fine otherwise, flying, eating etc. , but you can't really tell with birds as they are good at hiding if they don't feel well.
I was wondering if its maybe moulting? Or would it be too early for that?

Sadly it seems like your Robin has a mite infestation. I have had Blackbirds similarly affected and it has not been a happy outcome. Your other theory about it moulting is a possibility but it is not usual for a moult to take place on one part of the body and not others.

I suspected he/she might be unwell

[Butterfly]

Last few days I've been seeing two robins visiting my garden, at the same time, no fighting

[Jacksparrow]

My local robin must be taking his cue from the weather. I heard his rendition of the tinkling autumn song today.

[Placido]

My local robin must be taking his cue from the weather. I heard his rendition of the tinkling autumn song today.

So how does that go then ?!

[Jacksparrow]

My local robin must be taking his cue from the weather. I heard his rendition of the tinkling autumn song today.

So how does that go then ?!

Think Morris dancer's leg bells at half speed

[Placido]

Oh, that tinkling autumn song

[Placido]

Happened to see 2 robins on my patio wall this morning. Posturing with necks stretched to show off the red breast, no actual fisticuffs because I moved slightly, one saw me and flew off; Rexit hopped towards the window and I took out a couple of suet pellets and told him he's a clever boy - but he already knew that .
Looks like the winter territory manoeuvres are beginning.