Robin's Winter Stay in My Apple Tree
Dec 5, 2023 03:02:17 #
"Anniversary of a Winter Robin's visit"
This robin took up permanent residence in my apple tree during a snowy winter storm.
Little did I know at that time,..this robin would remain in that tree protecting and guarding it's fruit. The robin fed off the apples for almost a month,...its sole intent,...surviving till spring devouring and feeding from 12 to 15 dozen rotten apples in that tree,...eating all but a couple dozen in that time period.
Throughout its stay this robin engaged and drove off all other birds with similar thoughts.
I was fortunate to have documented the robin's stay being rewarded with very interesting behavioral studies.
On this morning I looked outdoors and noticed the robin leaping from a low branch wildly flapping its wings to stay aloft,..(suspended midair like a humming bird)... to access the higher hanging fruit,...luckily my camera was set up and I captured this interesting behavior using a 500mm lens on a tripod....resulting in these images worthy of sharing with viewers who might never have seen such antics in nature.
l thoroughly enjoyed the time working with this robin and its acceptance of my close proximity throughout was quite noteworthy.
It turns out winter robin's frequently feed from rotten fruit for substance,...birds can too,...experience a stimulating high of sorts from the rotting fermented fruit,...who knew?
Who would have thought that a common robin's behavior could prove so interesting.
I am always amazed at the detail the camera captures in a brief moment that the eye fails to see.
Images such as this have a timeless quality, a commonality that applies to nature and wildlife images.
Thanks for viewing my work
This robin took up permanent residence in my apple tree during a snowy winter storm.
Little did I know at that time,..this robin would remain in that tree protecting and guarding it's fruit. The robin fed off the apples for almost a month,...its sole intent,...surviving till spring devouring and feeding from 12 to 15 dozen rotten apples in that tree,...eating all but a couple dozen in that time period.
Throughout its stay this robin engaged and drove off all other birds with similar thoughts.
I was fortunate to have documented the robin's stay being rewarded with very interesting behavioral studies.
On this morning I looked outdoors and noticed the robin leaping from a low branch wildly flapping its wings to stay aloft,..(suspended midair like a humming bird)... to access the higher hanging fruit,...luckily my camera was set up and I captured this interesting behavior using a 500mm lens on a tripod....resulting in these images worthy of sharing with viewers who might never have seen such antics in nature.
l thoroughly enjoyed the time working with this robin and its acceptance of my close proximity throughout was quite noteworthy.
It turns out winter robin's frequently feed from rotten fruit for substance,...birds can too,...experience a stimulating high of sorts from the rotting fermented fruit,...who knew?
Who would have thought that a common robin's behavior could prove so interesting.
I am always amazed at the detail the camera captures in a brief moment that the eye fails to see.
Images such as this have a timeless quality, a commonality that applies to nature and wildlife images.
Thanks for viewing my work
Dec 5, 2023 09:56:48 #
Terrific captures, particularly the ones showing them feeding “on the wing”. 
Dec 5, 2023 10:30:29 #
Dec 5, 2023 14:31:42 #
kpmac wrote:
Great set. I think your Robin may be an alcoholic.
Thanks muchly,...appreciated.
Likely so following its stay in the tree, though I didn't notice anything unusual,...lol
Cedar Waxwings have a history of doing likewise,...have seen images of several lying in the grass a little tipsy following over eating fermented berries. Must be warming inside to them also????
Dec 5, 2023 14:35:42 #
raymondh wrote:
Terrific captures, particularly the ones showing them feeding “on the wing”.
Thank you muchly,...
That's what first caught my eye,....the size of the robin staying suspended in the air.
A pleasant experience and result just for the price of being observant at the right time.
Dec 6, 2023 05:01:42 #
RodeoMan
Loc: St Joseph, Missouri
These are very nice and I could see them being used in a "life history" of the American Robin.
Dec 6, 2023 11:57:15 #
Dec 7, 2023 11:49:26 #
At first sight,...just an ordinary robin in the tree,...then these antics and suddenly you pay attention, a privileged opportunity for sure.
A less than often seen robin's behavior or trait,...I agree an interesting part of it's "life history" for any interested.
A less than often seen robin's behavior or trait,...I agree an interesting part of it's "life history" for any interested.
Dec 9, 2023 21:06:21 #
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