The Robin, not the Turkey, is the real Christmas bird; you find him on cards, cakes and Christmas trees. This little upstart has earned his place in the sun, or maybe in the snow.

The robin is the poster-bird of Christmas. Red breasts, plumped feathers and snow saturate Christmas cards at this time of year. December is the robin's time to shine.

Round robin: The bird was spotted by photographer Paul Mingo at Burrator Reservoir in Plymouth, Devon. And experts even say the robin is in good nick to survive a harsh winter because it has ...

The round robin was captured on camera by wildlife photographer Colin Varndell, who spotted the bird resting on a sagging tree branch in his back garden. Full of Christmas cheer: This rotund robin ...

The Robin, an Spideog, is associated with Christmas and is very often featured on cards, cakes and Christmas trees cheekily perched among the snow-dusted, bright red berries of Holly.

That Christmas Eve fable of the robin is among my favorite stories; it’s a reminder of our shared connection with birds and the natural world. Advertisement Article continues below this ad ...

And in Celtic folklore the robin is known as the Oak King of Summer. The phrase, 'When robins appear, loved ones are near', ... On to the next ‘Christmas Bird’.

One of my favorite things to do during the Christmas Bird Count is to look for robins. That’s right, the humble American robin, a bird of neighborhoods and our most urban of environments and one ...

Since taking up birding in earnest, I’ve started noticing the birds that appear on Christmas merchandise like stockings, cards, and ornaments. And I think ...

Robins have got it pretty good, as far as birds go. They are the quintessential symbol of Christmas, beloved for their plump little bodies, vibrant colours, and often tame disposition. If you’ve ever ...

Little Robin, a brown bird with a natty wardrobe of seven knitted sweater vests, plans to count down the week before Christmas by sporting a different festive garment each day.