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Yorkshire Robin Festival
Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th December at Potteric Carr nature reserve, Doncaster
Get bob, bob, bobbing along to Yorkshire Robin Festival.
Celebrate the wonder of wildlife this winter in the company of one of Britain’s most-loved birds and a festive favourite. Known as ‘the gardener’s best friend’, discover how you can make a welcome home for robins and many other garden birds this season and beyond. Take time out to enjoy nature’s winter wonderland.
We can't wait to welcome you back to Robin Fest! Tickets will be on sale soon, activities and workshops will be available to pre-book.
Return of the Robins
Robins are marvellous for many reasons, but here are our top five Robin facts!
Credit: Amy Lewis
Each one is a unique individual
Every robin has a distinct chest pattern, which is like a fingerprint. This unique feature allows people with a sharp eye to tell individual robins apart.
The first and last to sing
Robins are famous for being amongst the first birds to start singing in the morning and the last to quiet down at night. They even sing throughout the winter, using their song to defend their feeding territories.
They choose peculiar places to nest
These adaptable birds have been documented nesting in some truly odd spots, including functional post boxes and unused barbeques, demonstrating their resourcefulness!
They see the colour red brilliantly
Robins are particularly sensitive to the color red, which helps them spot and defend red berries, their favorite food, and is also believed to be a key factor in their aggressive defense of territory against other robins, who also sport a red breast.
They often follow you while gardening
Robins have learned to associate gardening activity with an easy meal. When you disturb the soil, you unearth worms and insects, and the robin will often perch nearby, watching intently, ready to swoop down and grab a snack once you move on.
The autumn colours were even more beautiful when the sun came out
Photo Credit - Telling our Story Volunteer, Sara
Let’s go wild for Yorkshire's wildlife!
Yorkshire Robin Festival is made possible thanks to Kelling Group.
Our events programme is made possible thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery.