Photo-a-Day  (Thursday, 22nd February, 2024)

What a lovely photograph.

We have a robin which keeps bobbing into our garden.Where do they hide during the summer months has they are always associated with winter and cheer us up.Also I believe they only live for 2-3 years which is sad for such a lovely bird.

A well caught image Dennis, the red breast is so bright at this time of year.

Thank you for such a cheerful photo Dennis. We have 2 Robins in the garden but they are not friends & keep to their own spaces....they love the mealy worms on the feeder. Such lovely little birds.

Now that's an award winning photo Dennis. It deserves a large glass of sherry, even at this time in the morning. I can look at this superb photo all day.
Cheers Dennis.

A great shot of a Robin that normally can't keep still, but you've captured one at the perfect time Dennis. Congratulations.

A pleasure to see this little chap. Not seen any Robins at all this year . The last one was on a Christmas card….Nice one Dennis.
(I see the sad person is up early and running out of combinations!)


sad person.)

He's a beauty Dennis , very nice photo ,rule of thirds applied, make an excellent calendar photo.
A wildlife photo, makes a pleasant change, well done.

Ps Dennis I wouldn’t mind ‘saving’ this image it would be lovely to paint him in watercolour.
With your permission of course.

What a cheerful sight on a dismal morning. Thank you Dennis you've brightened my day..

That's made my day! What a stunning photo, and such an intelligent-looking little face! He's beautiful. Well caught, Dennis.

They are a very pretty little bird,I have a regular one that comes for his dinner every day, and they’re so dainty.

Dennis, as Veronica says you only usually see Robins on a Christmas Card.
I can imagine this printed off with 'Merry Christmas' alongside and a small sprig of Holly with red berries below.

Absolutely brilliant Dennis, you did really good there. A nice surprise after all this rain. Brightened my day this photo. Excellent.

A brilliant photo, but for a Christmas Card you need snow.

Close up Dennis,we had one that would come and take the worms etc when I was digging garden it actually perched on my delving spade whilst I was getting my phone out to take a photo ever so tame but like Peter says they only live for perhaps 3 year,2 weeks back I got some great photos of chipmunks (squirrels) jumping on my knees and standing on there hind legs with one front leg resting on my hand whilst I was feeding it nuts with my other hand very very cute (Fuerteventura) I will see if Brian will put one on PAD maybe .

You are lucky Maureen. I know you love wild birds and all animals. The reason Robins aren’t coming in my garden lately is because I have had new posts and fencing put up and had to have a lot of shrubs cut down. It’s looking a bit bare and too tidy at the moment. Even the pigeons have flown!!! Things are looking bad for them. There’s still food out for them and it’s disappearing…they must fly in whilst I’m still abed.

Dennis sorry to digress from your lovely picture.
John, I also remember those chipmunks on Fuerteventura, little creatures with stripes on their sides, I wouldn't class them as squirrels though.
When first I saw them I was amazed as dozens of them jumped around the rocks, I thought they only existed in North America. I'm thinking they must have been introduced.

Sue, don't think you need snow, not with global warming that is!
Dennis already has the Ivy all that is needed is the Holly!

I also agree Dennis, a superb photo of a beautiful bird. They don't go to hairdressers or salons and yet they are always impeccable.

The Robin which comes into the garden must be used to humans s it can be on the bird table and does not fly away even when I get up to the table

Veronica,
I would be honored to have you paint this photo, feel free.
David Barker,
The rule of 3rds seems to be going out of fashion, but I think it still applies to a photo like this.
Do you remember that photo I took when visiting your Studio? Would you have any objection to it possibly appearing on here David?

I tried to persuade the little fella to come home with me and live in my garden, but he seemed quite content with his lot at Worthington Lakes.
Thanks for all your kind comments.

Robins may only live 2_3 years but can lay many eggs. They start to build their nest around April and have quite a few broods up to August. They usually lay 4 to 6 eggs and when the young ones have fledged, the Robin start all over again....hence why they only live 2 to 3 years, like many small birds.

Dennis, you have today with your photo brought much joy to many people. So much misery on the news these days we need a bit of happiness. Thanks again.

Veronica,I finally found a lovely bird feeder that wouldn't let the little ones throw it all over the place..well the other day I realised that I hadn't seen them feeding for the last couple of days..when I looked the bird feeder was full of grass sprouting out of it..so I took it down undid it altogether and cleaned it all...now the problem is I can't remember ( or know) how to put it all back in place LOL .will have to wait until my son comes around...

Colin we've been try to tell you that many times over. Nature is the best and Dennis has brought sunshine to many.
This photos much better than the Market Square that we've all got fed up of seeing. Thank you Dennis.

Sorry Dennis interrupting,Colin I would call them chipmunks to but we looked them up on google putting Fuertevntura Squirrel in and it tells you two were brought in a suitcase from Africa last century and one escaped so the guy let the other go and they multiplyed and apparently they are vermin but I found them every so friendly and cute.

Personally I like knowing whats going on in and around Wigan. I haven't been to Wigan since before Christmas. It’s good to have a good mix of photos. In other words you get what you gets - no matter how cute Robin is in his portrait. It’s the first page I turn to.

Agreed, Veronica.....p-a-d is my first port of call every day, despite "Cave Iron", who should be called "Clog Iron" as his face would stand clogging! Today's Robin Redbreast has brought joy to us all.

Sorry Sandra, Robins snd Swans can be seen anywhere and are very nice.
They might be a distraction from what is going on in Wigan but Wigan is Wigan like it or not and opinions on what is happing to our town do matter.
This is Wigan World not Country File, sorry Dennis.

Yes Veronica you are so right. A nice variation to what's going on.
I just think as we are now approaching Spring it's lovely to see something different. Just like this one of Dennis's. And the Spring flowers.

That’s definitely a good ‘un Irene.

Colin sorry to disagree but Robin's and Swans can't be seen anywhere, you have to look for them and have patience. Buildings don't move, they are always there. Sandra has a point.
Colin you and Dennis are very much appreciated.

Speak for yourself Sandra, I'm not fed up of seeing building, moderation is the key.

I love snowscapes as well but we’ve not really had any this year, photos I mean. We have had a few snowflakes though.
Sandra I agree once Spring comes it's a lovely season no doubt about it. Every season has its beauty in the landscape which I really love.

In the words of John Lydgate:-

“You can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time”.

I'm happy to look at photos of anything in PaD, they're all great and show Wigan as it is, beauty or warts.

I love Nature.
This is a fantastic Photo, you should be so proud Dennis.

Yes Colin, with all that's going on in the World, Spring flowers and garden birds is what we all need to brighten up our days, and Dennis has certainly done that.

Thank you Dennis, crystal clear and superb colour.
Keep them coming.

We visited Wigan last month, the first time in 5 years, and only this morning my husband said he'd like to go back to live in Wigan. Despite the many changes over the years since we left in 2005, Wigan holds a very dear place in his heart. We live in the Pembrokeshire National Park, 20 minutes' walk from the beach, truly beautiful landscapes, etc - but Wigan is where his heart is. However disheartening it is to see the demise of the vibrant Wigan of years past, for the 'Wigan born and bred', its imprint leaves an indelible mark.

Pat , I left in the 70s and have never been back to Wigan since. I left my soul in Wigan , unfortunately they built on it! I know exactly where your husband is coming from. Please tell him from me , he is not alone!

It’s understandable Pat, I do feel like your husband even though you both live a lot further away but I know I’ll never come back to live in Wigan. There’s something about the place that draws you. Whether it’s unconsciously searching for the people in the past who are no longer there it’s hard to define.
Or even wanting the town to be as it used to be so at least there’s still something left. As you say “Wigan born and bred” , its imprint leaves an indelible mark”. I probably wouldn’t keep coming on this site if I didn’t care about what happens there. It’s in the blood.

Hi Dennis , regarding the photo you mentioned , I don't think its a good idea really , with all the equipment on show , I prefer to keep it private, if you know what I mean. David.

Understandable David, no worries. I couldn't remember if I had asked you at the time or not, so I thought it best to make sure.

Thanks Dennis , look forward to the next photo, keep popping over to my channel to listen the music, and Cheers David.

Great picture Dennis