First flame robin ticked off

First flame robin ticked off

It’s been a very mild few weeks, with beautiful still, sunny days, and very little rain. This is perfect weather for birdwatching, but not great for waterways and farms that are in desperate need of rain. I saw my first flame robin of the autumn when I was walking (unfortunately without my camera) in Oakdene Estate near Jenelle Crescent in Ocean Grove. The beautiful male flame robin was on a fence feeding on insects. The bird remained in this sp…