I thought I would share these photos I managed to take of Sweet Robin during our recent ‘snow day’ – hope you enjoy them!

(c) copyright Sherri Matthews 2013

My daughter was the one who first caught sight of Sweet Robin as we were looking out at the freshly fallen snow from the kitchen window. Knowing my obsession with him she urged me to get out there quickly, which, of course, I did.  Our garden is on 2 levels and as I walked down the small set of steps to the bottom level, mindful not to slip on the steps, I couldn’t see him at first, but I heard him hopping about behind this pot.  Crouching down, camera at the ready, I hoped to coax him out by talking quitely to him (he knows my voice you know…) and, quick as a flash, he hopped out from behind the pot and came into full view.  I was so excited that instead of taking a photo I accidentally turned my camera off, darn…but Sweet Robin waited patiently while I fumbled about all in a panic, worried that he would fly off, which he didn’t, thank goodness. From then on, it was just a question of him doing the posing in various parts of the garden and me doing the clicking.  I don’t know who enjoyed it more, me or him…

(c) copyright Sherri Matthews 2013

After a little while he disappeared off again behind one of the tall bushes and I thought how perfect it would be if only he would fly up into the tree by the feeders…I just know he can read my mind…

(c) copyright Sherri Matthews 2013

Look carefully by the lowest feeder and you’ll see him!

As you can see, he really enjoys the fat balls!

These photos were taken a few days ago and the snow, this time around, has now melted all away.  Sweet Robin appeared on the fence yesterday morning and hopped along the top before flying off.  I hope he comes back soon…