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Robin feeding robin

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  • 02-04-2016 7:12pm
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    Myksyk
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    Hi guys ... sitting the computer and see two adult robins out at the feeders but one is taking suet of a coconut shell and feeding it to the other. What's going on here? Is this usual behaviour, maybe male feeding pregnant female???

    I have some hazy pics taken through the window having grabbed the camera (very) quickly ...

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    Speedwell
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    I'm not from around here, but where I'm from robins don't "get pregnant". ;)


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    Myksyk
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    Lol ... true, but you know what I mean ... are these a courting couple?!!


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    Speedwell
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    Evidently so. http://www.rspb.org.uk/makeahomeforwildlife/advice/expert/previous/robinfeedingmate.aspx Wow, I didn't know that.


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    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
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    It's part of the pair bonding. Not unusual at all. You might want to replace suet or fats at this time of year with protein rich nuts and seeds.


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    Myksyk
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    Cool. Thanks guys. Had never seen it. All sorts of nuts and seeds out at the feeders but this is what he was choosing!


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    coathanger
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    Fab pics, well done u for capturing the moment !


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