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Re yesterdays photo: Is it a Wren or a Robin?

Yesterday I posted two views of this bird which raised the question as to what breed it was. One or two of you asked in which way were the tail feathers pointing? Up for a wren, down for a Robin. I think this answers the question.
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Marije Aguillo said:

Preciosa toma de este lindo pajarillo. Muy buena definición.
2 years ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle replied to Marije Aguillo:

Always good to read your comments Marije.

Keep safe. Herb
2 years ago ( translate )

Marta Wojtkowska said:

Beautiful wren <3
2 years ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle replied to Marta Wojtkowska:

Thanks Marta but it must be a Robin, as the tail feathers on a wren points upwards.

Cheers, Herb
2 years ago

Marta Wojtkowska replied to Herb Riddle:

Wrens often hold their tails upright but not always. And this one is a baby yet :)
2 years ago

Keith Burton said:

A fantastic shot Herb..............spot on focus and detail and wonderful colour. Love it!
2 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to Keith Burton:

Thanks for this Keith, proving, I think your theory of this being a robin.

Cheers, Herb
2 years ago

Annalia S. said:

Lovely, tender captures of the little robin/wren (aren't wrens really tiny? size might help in telling them apart). I don't seem to be able to visualise the second pip, unfortunately!
Belated HFF, Herb!
2 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to Annalia S.:

Yes, might have known it was a robin as they are so tame and nt afraid of humans. So glad you like it. As you say, a wren would have been even smaller. OK Annalia, I have re-posted the PiP here and it seems to be OK now. Was acting strange before.

Cheers, Herb
2 years ago

TOZ said:

Yes Herb it's a robin and a great photo.
TOZ
2 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to TOZ:

In that, we both agree. You see now that I snapped a few of this whilst I could. This fence is the one along the top of Dovestones reservoir.

Cheers, Herb
2 years ago

J.Garcia said:

How beautiful are the feathers!!
Amazing profile portrait, Herb
I can't help because I don't know how to distinguish..
2 years ago

David G Johnson said:

I reckon it's a... 'Lesser spotted Mongolian Nackergrabber''
2 years ago

Malik Raoulda said:

Admirable et superbement rendus..La série est vraiment extraordinaire..
Bon Dimanche.
2 years ago ( translate )

José Manuel Polo said:

Podría ser un petirrojo (Robín) que por ser pollo aún no tenga el pecho rojo. Los chochines efectivamente tienen la cola vuelta hacia arriba y son pájaros más pequeños.
2 years ago ( translate )
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