We have new neighbours.There’s been much activity as a couple have been setting up their home. We’ve not been introduced yet, but they seem friendly enough. This morning they were up & down to their home, I felt exhausted just watching them!

The weather today has been cold & wintry – not ideal conditions for moving house, but they don’t seem to have been bothered by the rain, hail & snow showers we’ve had between the sunshine.

Later I saw our new neighbour peering at me from the fence.  It seems they understand that with their property they will also have access to my garden – including the outdoor bathing facilities!

Now I know why my little robin is such a regular visitor. They are busy building a home in the ivy cladding the wall next door. From here it’s a short flit to my garden. It is lovely to be able to watch these little birds as they create a home to raise a family.

I remember seeing baby robins whilst visiting a park. People nearby were puzzled by this brown bird & wondered what species it was. Young robins have quite a speckled chest – so unlike their parents. I guess the duller colours give them better protection – their uniform red would make them easy prey.