Chubby Robin

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  1. Lyn

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    What a chubby Robin.
    I think i must be feeding them to well.:hehe:
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    :) Lovely natural pic. Lyn.
     
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    Probably just puffing is feathers out to keep warm? anyway nice photo:thumb: by the time I've normally got the camera on they've normally flown off
     
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    I have a few photos of this Robin, he really is that chubby.
    He's always first at the food and chases off the other bigger birds.
    Greedy little devil.:hehe:
     
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    Lovely photo Lyn :cl-p::cl-p::cl-p:
     
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    I bet he just bounces along LOL!! 02
     
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    Oh, he is a little chubby! If he keeps on like that, he won't be able to take off, just bounce along as 02 says.
     
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    Or maybe just clever.
    Perhaps he knew we were in for a cold spell and stocked up ready. :hehe:
     
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