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The distinctive orange breast of both sexes contributed to the European Robin's original name of redbreast (orange as the name of a colour was unknown in English until the sixteenth century, by which time the fruit of that name had been introduced). In the fifteenth century, when it became popular to give human names to familiar species, the bird came to be known as Robin redbreast, which was eventually shortened to Robin.

Erithacus rubecula from the Greek erithakos meaning 'solitary and the Latin rebecula meaning 'little red one'
The Robin's diet is principally insects and worms, which it will normally catch by swooping, that is to say, snatching its prey on the ground after watching for movement from a perch above. The Robin is well known to gardeners, it is relatively unafraid of people and likes to come close when anyone is digging the soil, in order to look out for earthworms and other food freshly turned up. Indeed, the robin is considered to be a gardener's friend and for various folklore reasons the robin would never be harmed.
Found this female Robin nesting in a partially used compost bag in the garden :)

Most nests are located on or near the ground in hollows, nooks and crannies, climbing plants, hedge banks, tree roots, piles of logs and any other situations that provide a fully concealed cavity. The cup nest, built by the female alone and is made from grass, moss and dead leaves, lined with hair and wool.
Normal clutch size is 4-6, with one egg laid each day, usually early in the morning. The smooth, non-glossy eggs are white or pale blue with reddish spots, and about 20 mm by 15 mm. Incubation is by the female only. The young will be fed by both parents.
These Robin's eggs were found in a nest in a partially used compost bag in the garden :)

Star trails above Mahon Falls in the Comeragh mountains.
Comprises of 146 x 30 second exposures @ ISO400
(73 Min)

Star trails above the Comeragh mountains.
Comprises of 60 x 30 second exposures @ ISO400 (30 Min)