Robin | Hainault Forest

Robin

Erithacus rubecula

©Raymond Small TQ4792 09/12/2024

Robins are friendly (and curious) towards humans. They feed upon seeds, fruit, insects, worms and other invertebrates. They sing throughout the year, During the breeding season males normally start their morning song an hour before civil sunrise, the moment when the centre of the Sun is six degrees below the horizon. They usually end their daily singing about half-an-hour after sunset. Nocturnal singing sometimes occurs in urban areas with street lighting where robins choose to sing at night to avoid persistent environmental daytime noise.