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Our Elusive Robin Redbreast

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Our Elusive Robin Redbreast

For as many winters as I can remember, we have had a little robin redbreast bobbing around our woodpiles. It is probably not the same robin every year as a robin’s lifespan isn’t that long. But it is rather a brave robin nonetheless, considering we have a stealthy cat that happens to patrol the same woodpiles keeping rodents at bay. Every year I vow to capture little robin redbreast on camera, which, until now has proved futile.

Last winter, after receiving a big girl’s camera for Christmas, I felt confident, as it’s not a shy robin. In fact, it’s a rather cheeky little robin and will happily flit around, almost flirting with me, until I head inside for my camera, then, of course, it disappears.

I have tried being that one step ahead and taken my camera out with me to get that shot as it is a bird of habit. The main habit being doing a disappearing act as soon as it senses a camera. If I ever did get the chance of a photograph, my lens wasn’t quite good enough to get a good shot from a distance.

This Christmas I received a nice new lens, one that I am hoping will help me improve my photography. And so far I have been happy with the results.

This morning, on seeing little robin redbreast through the window, I picked up my camera. Turned it on. Quietly headed outside through the back door and got the shots I’ve so had my heart set on. Oh, the elation!

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Robin redbreast

At last, I have managed to ‘capture’ the cheeky #robin that visits the garden
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Hello, I’m Debbie (also known as ChirpyDebs) and thank you for stopping by my little corner of the internet. Now the children are all grown up I’m happiest when I’m out with the dogs or hiking a trail with my camera in hand. My blog is where I like to share photographs showing the wild beauty of Zakynthos that most people don’t get to see, recipes and other seemingly random things that come to mind.

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  1. 55

    Rosie (@greenrosielife / @EcoGitesLenault) says

    Fabulous photo - we have a lot of robins here in Normandy but they are too shy to come near and my camera zoom is not good. I have promised myself treat when I finish the camera course I keep starting and dropping out of that I will buy a whizzy new camera. This photo will inspire me to do that course!!! A lovely winter addition to #AnimalTales - thank you. Rosie (@greenrosielife / @EcoGitesLenault) recently posted...Weekly Green Tips #39 - Home-made plant labelsMy Profile
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    • 56

      Debbie says

      Hi Rosie, 'our' little robin does come quite close, in fact he's a bit of a tease. Having a birthday near Christmas worked out well when I am requested a new lens, the family all chipped in and I am tickled pink with it. I am still on module two of my photography course, time is an issue at the moment for me. I hope you manage to get a whizzy new camera, I get so much pleasure from mine. Thank you for stopping by.
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    • 58

      Debbie says

      Hi Ersatz, thank you. Someone else mentioned something similar, so I'll remember that every time I see 'ours'. Th other day he was giving ,e a cheeky eye from the top of our freezer (which is outside), by the time I had got my camera he had flitted off. I swear I heard him chuckling as he flew. Thank you for popping over and commenting. xx
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    • 74

      Debbie says

      Hi Helena, it has been a game of chase that the robin has won (most of the time). I will continue to try and get a better photo, although I won't hold my breath. Thank you for stopping by. xx
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    • 76

      Debbie says

      Hi Jessica, I was looking for a reasonably priced all round lens that I could take on our walks and settled for the Sigma 18mm-300mm Macro. I would have loved a Nikkor lens (a little out of our price range and the Sigma had really good reviews), but I am totally happy with this one. Already thinking of my next lens, which I would like to be a Prime one, but that won't be until next Christmas. I am mid taking an online course, which is fab too and have got as far as using the semi automatic settings, where I take control of some of the settings. Total control is way beyond me at the moment. Who knew that taking photos could be so addictive? Thank you for popping by. xx
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  12. 77

    Lisa says

    Well done for finally getting a photo of your little Robin friend. He does look like a cheeky little chap, but is also incredibly handsome. You must be even more thrilled to bits with your lovely new lens now #MMBC X Lisa recently posted...I Feel FreeMy Profile
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    • 78

      Debbie says

      Hi Lisa, thank you. I am tickled pink with the new lens. I wanted a good all rounder and it seems to be up for the job. I am continuing to stalk the robin though, you never know what the next photo will be like. Thank you for popping over. xx
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    • 80

      Debbie says

      Hi Carlee, it did in this case, but I won't stop there. I plan to keep up with our little camera and robin game, it's become a part of my winter. Thank you for stopping by. xx
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    • 82

      Debbie says

      Hi Mary, thank you. I hope you have as much fun with your new lens as I am having with mine. Although I feel I'm back at the beginning of the learning curve again! Thank you for stopping by. xx
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    joanna dunlop says

    Aw that's lovely - some say that a visiting Robin is someone sending you a message from beyond the grave - I believe this and whenever I see mine it gives me great comfort. Well done for getting the shot, it's a brilliant shot!
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    • 86

      Debbie says

      Hi Joanne, I have never heard that before, and I would like to think that our little robin is a much loved relative sending us a message. It is a lovely thought. Thank you for popping over. xx
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    • 88

      Debbie says

      Hi Sandee, it does seem to be posing, doesn't it, but believe me, it's not been an easy photograph to get! Thank you for stopping by. xx
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  18. 89

    Anne says

    I do love little Robins, we have a friendly one nearby but he doesn't like it if you get a phone or camera out! Judging by your comments here I don't think it much of a problem but I too found the link from My Sunday Photo not working, it looks like an error in your URL. Thankfully your little bird is easy enough to find anyway x Anne recently posted...My Sunday Photo 8th January 2017My Profile
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    • 90

      Debbie says

      Hi Anne, it sounds as if Robins have a camera phobia! Keep trying though!.... Thank you for letting me know about the link, it is appreciated. After much head scratching I've managed to sort it. Thank you for stopping by. xx
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  19. 91

    Catie: An Imperfect Mum says

    And you have captured it perfectly too! How on earth you did that I'll never know. I've been trying to catch ours but without any success! Great shot! 📸 #mysundayphoto
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    • 92

      Debbie says

      Hi Catie, thank you. I have taken so many bad photos of the robin that a good one was bound to happen sometime. It's funny as a couple of days ago I actually commented on an Instagram post of a robin saying I've yet to get a good photo of ours, so you never know. This time next week I may well be admiring a photograph of your robin! Thank you for popping by. xx
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    • 94

      Debbie says

      Hi Catherine, it was indeed, but I won't stop trying for a better one! I remember Dad having conversations with a robin whilst working in his veggies patch when I was a child. It used to tickle me pink. Thank you for stopping by. xx
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  21. 95

    Bear and Cardigan says

    It was worth waiting for it is a lovely photo, it would be perfect for Christmas cards next year! Just a mention I came via #MySundayPhoto and your link didn't work for me (404) so I found you via your home page xx
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    • 96

      Debbie says

      Hi, with a sprinkle of glitter it could well be next years Christmas card photo and much nicer than a family one. Thank you for letting me know about the link. I've managed to sort it. Thank you for stopping by. xx
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  22. 97

    Sarah Christie says

    Ah thats a lovely shot Debbie, I didn't know their life spans were not that long we have one that visits every winter had been for about 6 years and I just assumed he was the same one. Fab pic the new lens is clearly great x
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    • 98

      Debbie says

      Hi Sarah, I am sure the lifespan of a robin is only a year or two. They are quite nasty little birds in reality and have been known to fight to the death over territory. You'll probably find you've had about six different robins over the years. I am loving the new lens, still getting used to it though. xx
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    • 102

      Debbie says

      Hi Fiona, over the years I have taken so many photos of the robin, but none worth while. I am pleased with this photo, being one step ahead this time worked. Thank you for popping over and commenting. xx
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  26. 105

    Kerri-Ann says

    Oh I'm like you we've had two pop around recently and it's as if they knew when I was getting my camera. Great capture, enjoy your new lens #mysundayphoto
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    • 106

      Debbie says

      Hi Kerri-Ann, hang in there and you will get that photo you so want. And I hope you enjoy your new lens as much as I am mine. Thank you for popping by. xx
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    • 108

      Debbie says

      Hi John, they certainly do. I was surprised when I saw how well this photo had come out as I've been fiddling with the settings and still have a lot to learn. Thank you for stopping by. xx
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    • 110

      Debbie says

      Hi Sarah, I'm sure you will one day. You could set him (or her) up with a trail of guinea pig food! Our little robin will come quite close, but is always flitty and twitchy. Thank you for popping over. xx
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    • 112

      Debbie says

      Hi Tara, thank you. We have had cats for sometime, but I think the robin is too quick for them. I've not even seen them stalk it. Now three robins would have been a nice photograph to get. Thank you for stopping by. xx
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