This one was small - even for a green heron. It was completely unafraid and preened as I talked and whistled to it. It allowed 20+ pictures and was still standing there as I pattled away. (There are some real advantages of birding on a kayak!)
The UK's favourite bird - with its bright red breast it is familar throughout the year and especially at Christmas! Males and females look identical, and young birds have no red breast and are spotted with golden brown. Robins sing nearly all year round and despite their cute appearance, they...
I was very lucky she allowed me to get very very close. Fortunately, I was on a remote island where birds do not know any danger to them - no cats/hunting or any other predators. Almost like a kid in a sweet shop ;)
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