Author Topic: Fluffy robin. (Read 4326 times)

carolinej · « **on:** May 18, 2007, 23:02:31 »

This may be a silly question, but do robins usually have what looks like a pair of fluffy boxer shorts on?

I have 2 robins that look like 'normal' but one has loads of fluff around the top of his legs.

cj :)

manicscousers · « **Reply #1 on:** May 19, 2007, 14:05:38 »

I wonder if it's a baby ? , bet it looks cute, though :)

Robert_Brenchley · « **Reply #2 on:** May 19, 2007, 14:18:55 »

Does it have a red breast? They don't appear until the first moult in the autumn.

carolinej · « **Reply #3 on:** May 19, 2007, 17:44:10 »

I dont think it is a baby, as it is quite big. Also, it has its red breast.

I'll go put some food out and see if I can get him to pose for a pic.

cj :)

carolinej · « **Reply #4 on:** May 21, 2007, 20:02:36 »

Well, this is the best pic I could manage. I think he is camera shy.

Cute fella though ;D

cj :)

manicscousers · « **Reply #5 on:** May 21, 2007, 20:04:34 »

it's got a widow's peak..dracula robin, watch your neck !! ;D

carolinej · « **Reply #6 on:** May 21, 2007, 20:33:32 »

Sorry manicscousers, I'm not sure what you mean ??? Is this a type of robin, or is it one with an old wives tale attatched. Or do you mean something completely different.

Sorry, I will try to keep up :-[

cj :)

manicscousers · « **Reply #7 on:** May 21, 2007, 20:35:39 »

no, I'm only joking, I've never seen a robin like that..you need someone who's an expert in birds..come on, you lot, there's got to be someone out there..i think he's loverly :)

Marymary · « **Reply #8 on:** May 21, 2007, 20:39:51 »

Maybe his mummy got a bit confused and had a fling with a bantam. :) Is very cute in his fluffy shorts.

manicscousers · « **Reply #9 on:** May 21, 2007, 20:46:02 »

i've just had a look at the garden birds uk site, there's a robin called a 'songster', it has the widows peak but not the fluffy 'trousers', so it's a possibility ;D

greenscrump · « **Reply #10 on:** May 21, 2007, 21:00:40 »

moulting maybe ??

carolinej · « **Reply #11 on:** May 21, 2007, 21:01:23 »

I've just been looking on the web, but there doesnt seem to be anything like him on there. Will keep looking. Please ask around for me, as I would love to know if he is a 'special' one.

cj :)

carolinej · « **Reply #12 on:** May 21, 2007, 21:03:23 »

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moulting maybe ??

He's been like it for weeks.

cj :)

Carol · « **Reply #13 on:** May 21, 2007, 21:23:52 »

If he/she has been sitting on eggs and bringing up young for anumber of weeks, then they do get a bit bedraggled. I know by the end of the summer most birds are in a state then they have their moult. ;)

carolinej · « **Reply #14 on:** May 21, 2007, 22:02:12 »

I could be wrong, but I really dont think he is moulting. He just seems to have loads of fluff/fluffy feathers around his rear end and legs. If you look at the back of him , there seems to be a lot of it on his lower back too.

cj :)

emmy1978 · « **Reply #15 on:** May 21, 2007, 22:11:03 »

Oh he is soooooo cute in his wee troosers. Can't be of any help in identifying him though sorry!

Marian · « **Reply #16 on:** May 22, 2007, 13:19:28 »

Could it be a mutation???? The bottom feathers seem to grow in a strange direction ... ::) :o Hopefully, the lovely Robin is not hindered in his flight because of those feathers... :'(

carolinej · « **Reply #17 on:** May 22, 2007, 16:23:05 »

Dont worry, he flies really well. I se him fly as he is back and forth to my bird table quite a few times a day. He also looks really helthy. All his plumage is in good condition.

cj :)

Marian · « **Reply #18 on:** May 24, 2007, 13:38:01 »

Thanks for letting us know Caroline. :D

norfolklass · « **Reply #19 on:** May 24, 2007, 14:10:27 »

have you tried emailing your pic to the RSPB to see if they know anything about robins with fluffy trousers?
I think he's gorgeous, and glad to hear he's healthy and not weighed down by all those feathery bits ;D

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