19th February 2015

Back in Sussex: Robins have established their territories by now but the males will still sing from key look-out points, to keep the territory held and keep rivals at bay. This one was also displaying by flicking its wings and tail, and fluffing its body up. Conditions: A gloomy day with a cold breeze and rain. Temperature: Max 8- Min 3c.

Robin singing to hold its newly created territory.

It fluffs its body up to look bigger and more intimidating

Fluffed up, and flicking its tail and wings adds to the Robin’s demonstration of ‘ownership’ of it’s territory