birds around us - robin

European robin (Erithacus rubecula)

A bird the size of a sparrow, but perfectly visible through its coloration. I met quite late this species. In my neighborhood I see him rarely and always unexpectedly. Now I know that it's best to watch with us during spring migrations. Then I see at the same time several pieces in one place and it FOR IN 2-3 days. During the breeding season accidentally I watched right at my garden. I watched a robin for several consecutive days in January 2013 r.podczas cold weather above 20 degrees. At sewage treatment plants, where hot water flows. Unfortunately, probably he died because the temperature has fallen even more. Here are some pictures of this bird, which is also beyond the Urals, where the climate is very severe.

Robin and severe winter

With sewage treatment plant flows a stream of warm water. At the same stream during the icy wind and a temperature of about -17 degrees I noticed a tiny bird - robin. These birds fly away in the fall, and this one was and trying to survive the very harsh winter. It was difficult to photograph, because they hide among the dry stalks of weeds and bushes. It was the only place where he could still be alive.