A Robin is not just for Christmas

About this episode

The episode explores the life and behavior of robins, emphasizing their significance beyond the Christmas season.

As the festive season unfolds, one familiar face keeps appearing – the little robin. But behind its cheerful presence, is there more to this charming bird’s story? National Trust ranger Rosie Holdsworth chats to garden wildlife specialist Sean McMenemy about the remarkable life of robins, revealing their fascinating year-round behaviour and why this beloved bird deserves to be celebrated all year long. (AD) Wild Tales is sponsored by Cotswold Outdoor, your outside retailer and epic guides to adventure. Quick breathers, calming walks or heart-pounding hikes. We feel better when we get out more. Find quality kit and 50 years of outdoor wisdom. Plus, supporters save 15% in-store and online. Feel in your element in the elements, at Cotswold Outdoor. www.cotswoldoutdoor.com Watch a video of this podcast on the National Trust’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nationaltrustcharity/podcasts Production Presenter: Rosie Holdsworth Producer: Pippa Tilbury-Harris Sound Designer: Jesus Gomez Contributor: Sean McMenemy Discover more You can read Sean’s garden wildlife blog here: Sean McMenemy Wildlife Blog Follow us on our @wildtalesnt Instagram account If you’d like to get in touch…

People in this episode

Host: Rosie Holdsworth

Guest: Sean McMenemy

Topics covered

• robin behavior
• wildlife
• Christmas traditions
• nature
• gardening

Keywords

• robin
• wildlife
• Christmas
• behavior
• gardening
• nature

Sponsors

Cotswold Outdoor

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: National Trust

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