Robins – a classic gateway drug to hardcore nature appreciation
It’s lovely light in South Devon today and there are Robins galore:
![Robin at Stover - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)](https://www.thehallofeinar.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Stover-The-Hall-of-Einar-5792-725x483.jpg)
This one appears possessive over its stash of seeds.
![Robin at Stover - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)](https://www.thehallofeinar.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Stover-The-Hall-of-Einar-5788-725x483.jpg)
The very bright white spot on the front of the breast is always a tricky thing to get properly exposed.
![Robin at Stover - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)](https://www.thehallofeinar.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Stover-The-Hall-of-Einar-5716-725x483.jpg)
This one had cocked its tail and dropped its wings. It’s certainly very alert, perhaps even a little defiant.
![Robin at Stover - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)](https://www.thehallofeinar.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Stover-The-Hall-of-Einar-5686.jpg)
What a shame it needs a booster cushion to get to the breakfast buffet:
![Robin at Stover - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)](https://www.thehallofeinar.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Stover-The-Hall-of-Einar-5689-725x483.jpg)
In mainland Europe, Robins are skulking forest birds and rarely seen close-up. Here, in the UK, I’m glad they’ve become accustomed to us. They are one of the classic gateway drugs to hardcore nature appreciation.
![Robin at Stover - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)](https://www.thehallofeinar.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Stover-The-Hall-of-Einar-5678-725x483.jpg)
And I’m hooked.
More Robins
![Robin - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)](https://www.thehallofeinar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Robin-The-Hall-of-Einar-3-200x300.jpg)
![Robin - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)](https://www.thehallofeinar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Robin-The-Hall-of-Einar-2-300x200.jpg)
![Robin - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)](https://www.thehallofeinar.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Robin-The-Hall-of-Einar-4-300x200.jpg)
![Robin - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)](https://www.thehallofeinar.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Robin-The-Hall-of-Einar-2-300x200.jpg)
![Juvenile Robin - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)](https://www.thehallofeinar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Juvenile-Robin-The-Hall-of-Einar--300x200.jpg)
![Robin - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)](https://www.thehallofeinar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Robin-The-Hall-of-Einar--300x200.jpg)
![Robin - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)](https://www.thehallofeinar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Robin-The-Hall-of-Einar-7-300x200.jpg)