I spotted this little fella down in Kenmare, County Kerry the other day. A Robin, bold as brass, perched right there on a dead branch, posing like he owned the place. He stayed there for a few minutes surveying the area, and let me get a little closer for a photo.

He perched on the tree trunk, looking around. He was a robin, and he knew it. He had a bright red chest, and a loud song. He had a sharp eye, and a fast wing. He had everything he needed, and wanted.

A little robin looks off to the left in the grounds of Blarney Castle last November. They’re a friendly bird. If you want more, take a look at the fabulous robin photos that BathNature is posting and follow them! I think my Blarney Castle membership expires today. I’m uncertain if I’ll renew it as it’s…

A few weeks ago, I visited Blarney Castle to take some photos of the Autumn colours. Unfortunately the light was dull, and the ground was wet, but I had my tripod with me, so I set it up for some long exposure shots. After a few minutes of that, I noticed a flicker out of…

A robin calling out in the grounds of Blarney Castle today.

A robin on my garden wall in December 2020.

A little robin in the grounds of Blarney Castle.

A tiny robin in one of the bushes behind Blarney Castle today. A curious fellow how flitted between grass and bushes.

I don’t often see robins in the garden but this guy visited us about a month ago.