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David Attenborough presents a seasonal reflection of the robin.

David Attenborough presents the robin. Christmas cards became popular around 1860 and robins often featured, carrying letters in their beaks or lifting door-knockers and were often referred to as the 'little postmen'. Until 1861, postmen wore red coats and were nick-named redbreasts or Robins, so the association between a familiar winter bird and the person who brought Christmas greetings was irresistible.

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Christmas Day 2023 07:57

Robin (Erithacus rubecula)

Webpage image courtesy of RSPB (rspb-images.com)

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