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From Christmas card to reality

Thanks to a mild winter the robin is already changing its song from territorial to courtship to attract a female into its territory.

The robin's winter song is considered to be more melancholic whilst there is a vibrancy to it in spring.

It may look appealing on a Christmas card but there is a dark side to one of our favourite birds, says Chris Watson.

PHOTOGRAPH: Kaleel Zibe
AUDIO: Murphy Cobbing
SOUND: Chris Watson

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