Robin (Erithacus rubecula)

Every year we come across at least one Robin that seems particularly unconcerned with our presence in the garden. This fella seemed completely unbothered by my sitting about 3 foot away as he hopped around a newly dug plot (soon to be sown with wildflowers).

Of course its not all about food. Sometimes these guys need to collect other resources, such as nesting material. The video below shows one of the benefits of constructing a wildlife hotel, it’s contents can be put to many different uses…