Bob the Robin (the story of a feathered friendship!)
Bob the Robin is the lovely story of a friendship between one man and his red-breasted feathered friend. While working as a gardener, author Tony noticed a bold robin sitting on a branch of an old tree.
The robin glanced in his direction, but didn’t move. So Tony took a photo – the first of hundreds that began an extraordinary friendship that would last for years.
Never use flash photography near any wild creature, and use a zoom lens!
As Tony began sharing his pictures online, an outpouring of love began for one of England’s favourite birds, whose cheerful red breasts and beautiful song cheer up the dreariest days.
This informative book looks at the lives of robins everywhere – spirited and lively birds that although territorial, offer a connection with nature that is a moment of comfort and joy.
Tips to Help Garden Birds
- Keep cats indoors at dusk and dawn, when birds are feeding.
- Don’t feed birds stale, mouldy or crusty bread (nor buttered bread, fat can smear on feathers, affecting weatherproofing and insulation).
- Never use coloured or tin bird houses (they overheat and attract predators).
- Read more on create safe havens for garden birds, and how to stop birds flying into windows (important especially for highly-territorial robins, to avoid them attacking their own reflections).
- Don’t play birdsong near birds, it can confuse and attract predators.
