We had the robins visiting the garden when we stayed in Stockbridge, but they were rather reticent about being around when we were there. They tended to disappear whenever they realized we were watching them. During our visit to Hinton Ampner, we came across a rather more bold member of the family. This one was sitting in a hedge right next to us when I realized it was there. I got a shot before it moved but it only repositioned to a perch close to us. A brave little fella and very cute.
The Airbnb that we rented in Stockbridge had a grass area out front that had a steady stream of birds in and out. That included some robins that would show up under the bushes and find themselves some food. They clearly liked the shade because they would either be under the bush or come on to the grass in the areas shaded by the bushes. Never in the sunlight on the grass.
The evening improved things a lot. The shade was now over the whole of the lawn and they would hop about finding their latest meal. However, if I wasn’t already by the window, moving into position would spook them and they would be gone. I consequently spent a bit of time sitting by the window with the camera in position waiting for another one to appear. When they did, it was getting pretty dim. However, high ISO is worth a go these days and there are going to be good options in post so why not? I used the tilt screen to frame the shot to avoid moving the camera much and scaring them off. It also provided a lower angle which helps. Much hopping around and then eventually it was right in front of me. How cute European robins are!