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Robin-III
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Copyright: yildiz banu pek (star74) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 212 W: 3 N: 598] (2474)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-02-17
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D70S, Nikkor 70-300mm f/4~f/5.6G
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/640 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Robins of the World, Erithacus rubecula - Robin, Narbulbulu [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-03-03 12:21
Viewed: 754
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) or - in Europe - simply Robin is a small passerine bird that was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family, but is now considered to belong to the Old World flycatchers (Muscicapidae). European Robins and similar small European species are often called chats.
It occurs all over Europe to W Siberia, south to Algeria and on the Atlantic Ocean as far as the Azores and Madeira. In the SE, it reaches the Caucasus range.

The European Robin is a common European songbird. It is 12.5 - 14.0 cm (5.0 - 5.5 inches) long and it is known for its pugnacious behaviour despite its small size. The distinctive red patch on the chest of both sexes led to its original name of redbreast. In the fifteenth century, when it became popular to give human names to familiar species, the bird came to be known as Robin redbreast, which was eventually shortened to robin (Lack, 1953:44).

Robins have a fluting, warbling song in the breeding season. Robins often sing into the evening, and sometimes into the night, leading some to confuse them with the Nightingale. Both males and females sing during the winter, when they hold separate territories, the song then sounding more plaintive than the summer version. The female Robins move a short distance from the summer nesting territory to a nearby territory that is more suitable for winter feeding. Male Robins keep the same territory throughout the year.


Juvenile RobinRobins build a neat cup nest in crevices, holes or artificial sites such as discarded kettles. When juvenile birds fly from the nests thay are mottled brown in colour all over and do not have a red breast. After 2 to 3 months out of the nest, the juvenile birds grow some reddish feathers under their chins and over a further 2 to 3 months this patch gradually extends to complete the adult appearance.

The Robin is well known to British and Irish gardeners: it is relatively unafraid of humans and likes to come close when anyone is digging the soil, in order to look out for earthworms and other food freshly turned up; when the gardener stops for a break the robin might use the handle of the spade as a lookout point. Robins in continental Europe are more wary. Robins also approach large wild animals, such as wild boar, and other animals which disturb the ground for any food that might be brought to the surface.

Male Robins are noted for their highly aggressive territorial behaviour. They will ruthlessly attack other males that stray into their territories, and have been observed attacking other small birds without apparent provocation. Such attacks sometimes lead to fatalities, an aspect of the birds' behaviour which is at odds with its wholesome, gentle public image.
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izler, volkan, dew77, jaycee, vanderschelden, fiyo, uleko, Necipp, Alex99, marhowie, ramthakur has marked this note useful
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  • Great 
  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 1399 W: 3 N: 30] (504)
  • [2007-03-03 13:34]

selam star
bu sevimli ve guzel renkleri olan kizil gerdani poz verirken kadrajlamissin. kompozisyonu, bakis noktasi, arka plani, renkleri, detaylari ve notu basarili bir calisma olmus
eline saglik
selamlar
izler

  • Great 
  • volkan Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 463 W: 10 N: 2] (1060)
  • [2007-03-03 14:09]

Selam Yıldız,
Çok nefis bir foto olmuş.
Netlik,kadraj ve renkler mükemmel olmuş.
Tebrik ederim.

Hi Yildiz,
you have a lovely image of thes Robin in its natural habitat,
allthought the framing is good, it could use a little sharpness and less of greens from colour balance,
Cheers :D

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  • jmp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1740 W: 95 N: 2273] (8411)
  • [2007-03-03 15:23]

Hi yildiz,
Very nice capture. Extreme details, natural colours and a lovely pose.
TFS, José M.

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2007-03-03 16:10]

Merhaba Yildiz,
Ne güzel yakalamışsın,gözler pırıl,pırıl.Arka plandaki fluluk kızılgerdanı ön plana çıkarmış.Işık ve kadraj da kusursuz.Selamlar,ellerine sağlık!

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2007-03-03 20:22]

Hi Yildiz,

Lovely little Robin. The setting is so nice and the colors and expression are wonderful.

Jane

Yildiz,
I probably like it a bit sharper; the latter is my only nit.
Overall well done
TFS
annick

  • Great 
  • fiyo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 987 W: 5 N: 2762] (10618)
  • [2007-03-05 2:41]

Merhaba Yıldız hanım,
Çok güzel yakalmışsınız Kızılgerdanı; renkler,netlik mükemmel olmuş. Ellerinize sağlık, selamlar.

Beautiful capture, very well framed! Good colour, detail and DOF!

Wow! Very clear image this wonderful bird. The colors are impressive. Very good job.
Regards, Krzysztof.

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2989 W: 162 N: 941] (2769)
  • [2007-03-06 12:44]

Hello Yildiz,
Lovely close profile of Robin. Very sharp and fine colours. I like the diagonal branches too. Excellent composition.
TFS and regards, Ulla

Merhaba Yildiz cok guzel detail, composition, pos, DOF, mukkemel ellerine saglik selam Necip.

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3584 W: 143 N: 5669] (18531)
  • [2007-03-14 11:06]

Hi Yildiz.
What a nice and delicate shot you have shared. Excellent close-up picture well composed and illuminated. I like perfect details of the bird and well blurred nice coloured BG. Superb refined work. My compliments. TFS and best regards.
Alexei.

Hello Yildiz,
I think the low-key exposure works well, some excellent sharp details seen. Nice OOF BG, colors, and a well composed frame.
Great shot & TFS.

Hello Yildiz,
I somehow missed your picture of this lovely Robin last week.
Like you did mine of a Sparrow :-)!
Now we are quits!
Beautiful close-up image with spot on focus, fine details and lovely natural colours.
The DOF is also remarkable in this picture.
TFS.
Ram

Selam Yildiz,

nice DoF, well focused, superb sharpness, neat BG.
Great shot.

BL

Hello Yidliz,
This is a very nice portrait of this cute fellow. I like this POV, colors and details. From me the frame is a little tight on the bottom but it is a minor nit for such a cute and lovely picture. Well done!

Yıldız merhaba ,bu fotoğrafın net ve güzel , eline sağlık , bol şanslar.

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