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European Robin
Jonno52

European Robin (Erithacus rubecula)

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John
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Habitat
Woodland of various kinds, usually deciduous or mixed but purely coniferous in some areas. Found in lower branches of trees and in bushes and shrubs, usually feeding on the ground. Common in parks and gardens, especially in Britain, also hedgerows and road verges but avoids most open spaces, except maybe on migration. May enter buildings in very harsh weather (Opus)
Location
London, UK (taken at home)
Date taken
5 January 2022
Scientific name
Erithacus rubecula
Equipment used
Canon EOS 7D Mk II, Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
Shutter speed, aperture & ISO
1/200th sec, f/7.1, ISO 1600
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Reactions: delia todd, PaulCountyDurham, mikeshaw1 and 2 others
bievreJJ
excellent photo of this lovely little robin, John, the lighting and pose are really great, love it, many tfs!!
 
Kits
A charming portrait of this colourful robin, John.
 
P
They're really on form 'round here at the moment, Jonno, in a rural area. 'Singing at all times of the day/night and chasing one another around. 'Reckon they're beginning to think about pairing up.
 
delia todd
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Isn't he gorgeous!!!

A terrific picture you've taken of this lovely wee Robin John - well done lad.
 

Media information

Category
Britain & Europe
Added by
Jonno52
Date added
View count
226
Comment count
9

Image metadata

Device
Canon Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Aperture
ƒ/7.1
Focal length
400.0 mm
Exposure time
1/200 second(s)
ISO
1600
Flash
Off, did not fire
Filename
Robin 443A1143 950 standard BF.jpg
File size
165.9 KB
Date taken
Wed, 05 January 2022 1:15 PM
Dimensions
950px x 594px

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