Postmen used to be nicknamed robin
redbreasts because of the red waistcoat in their uniform in the mid-1800s and one in 10 over-65s surveyed said a card with a robin on would be their favourite choice.
Bluegills led that group at 8.1, edging
redbreasts (7.5), and largemouths (7.3).
Robins first appeared on Christmas cards as a representation of Victorian post men, who wore red tunics and were known as '
redbreasts'
Mark Davies spent two and a half hours in the chair at the hairdresser's having his latest design created which also features miniature snowmen, robin
redbreasts and some strobe lighting framed by a silver wreath.
This will include creating reindeers and robin
redbreasts using a variety of craft materials, a winter treasure trail around the grounds exploring what wild animals get up to in the colder months (cost pounds 2 with a prize at the end), plus a wealth of local crafts and festive wares on sale.
Or see who can spot the most robin
redbreasts. Many parks offer guided Winter Wonderland walks: check noticeboards.
Robin
redbreasts are disappearing from North East gardens.
At one clearing the low temperatures meant the urge to find food took over from the usual aggressive nature of
redbreasts, and no less than six fed together in rela-tive harmony.
The defenceless
redbreasts are snared in nets or home-made traps which snap their spindly legs, leaving them to hang dying for up to 20 hours.
Why do Christmas cards always have robin
redbreasts, snow-covered fir trees and open-topped vintage cars?
Alongside the stage, he erected a birdhouse that served as a marquee for the band; life-like robin
redbreasts perched on tree branches at the base.
Small crankbaits will catch both bass and
redbreasts when cast up under the drooping willows and other shoreline vegetation.
There is also another battle raging - between our
redbreasts. As far as I can tell there are four cock robins around my garden, each with his own territory.
