About this episode
The episode discusses whether Daddy Robins typically feed their chicks, prompted by a listener's observation.
During the week, we received a voice note from one of our listeners, Sean Murray. He had observed a family of Robins in his garden, with both Mammy Robin and Daddy Robin feeding the little chicks, and wondered - is it usual for Daddy Robins to feed the young? Dr. Richard Collins and Terry Flanagan give their thoughts on Sean's query...
People in this episode
Guests: Dr. Richard Collins, Terry Flanagan
Topics covered
- bird behavior
- parental care
- robins
- nature observation
- listener interaction
Keywords
- Daddy Robins
- feeding behavior
- chicks
- nature
- birdwatching
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: RTÉ Radio 1
Books & works: Do Daddy Robins Feed The Chicks?
Places: garden
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