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Surveying The Kingdom ?
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| Photo Information |
Copyright: Mish PM (Finland_in_Eton)
![Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 156 W: 23 N: 225]](http://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-s-g.gif) (876) |
| Genre: Animals |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2007-04-29 |
| Categories: Birds |
| Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 |
| Exposure: f/5.6, 1/100 seconds |
| More Photo Info: [view] |
| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2007-04-29 17:29 |
| Viewed: 729 |
| Favorites: 1 [view] |
| Points: 16 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
I'm back with another Robin. I can't help it. They are at the window for extended periods, several times a day. They are also cute, so cute that it's hard not to grab the camera and take pictures.
I particularly liked the expression in this photo, and the amount of feather detail. The poor thing is beginning to look a bit bedraggled and will continue to become more rumpled and disheveled as the season wears on.
I've no clue if this is the male or the female but I think it was the male, it wasn't making the female's characteristic "tseep -- tseep" call. Below is some interesting information, gathered off the RSPB website, about robins and territory.
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The robin is one of the few birds that hold a territory all year round. In summer a territory is defended by a mated pair, while each bird holds individual winter territories.
Breeding territories average 0.55ha in size about six would fit onto an average sized football pitch while winter territories are around half of this. The exact size depends on the quality of habitat and the density of birds in the area. In some areas, such as Scottish pinewoods with well-spaced, mature trees and few shrubs, breeding densities can be as low as 10 pairs/sq km, while a lowland woodland can support as many as 200-300 pairs/sq km.
Territory boundaries are fluid, and change frequently as circumstances change.
The possession of a good territory is a key to survival. A territory gives each robin exclusive food supplies all year. Any bird unable to secure a territory is doomed to die of starvation, so there is a strong incentive for each robin to carve out a patch. In some cases, territory defence results in a fight, and it is not unusual for one of the birds to die of its injuries. In some populations, up to 10% of adult mortality is accounted for by territorial disputes.
The sole purpose of a robin's red breast is in territory defence: it is not used in courtship. A patch of red triggers territorial behaviour, and robins are known to persistently attack stuffed robins and even tufts of red feathers. |
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- nglen
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- [2007-04-29 17:33]
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Hi Mish. Great shot of the Robin. this is just how the turn their heads. good colour and detail with a nice POV. Well done TFs.
Nick..
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- trinko
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 593 W: 79 N: 323]](http://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-g-g.gif)
(4314) - [2007-04-29 19:59]
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nice focus great pose good colors very nice use of DOF
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- gannu
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(14691) - [2007-04-30 3:35]
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Mish,
It is actually having something in its beak and moreover what is it looking? at you? Good shot. TFS Ganesh
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- joey
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- [2007-04-30 6:02]
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Hi Mish,
this shot has a nice POV that makes the Robin look very intelligent (my opinion).
Decent composition aswell.
Well done,
Joey
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- Aramok
(4931)
- [2007-04-30 15:45]
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Hi Mish
Great shot. the brighter background works really well in this photo with good control of DOF.
TFS
Emma
Nice pose and lovely backlight!
Well done Mish,
bye.
Andrea
Very nice shot, super detail and color, I have never seen a Robin like this and he is beautiful.
Greg
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- breton (47)
- [2009-03-13 12:48]
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Nice shot with good colours !
Well done !
