Sunday, June 24, 2007

Pavlov's Robin

Most wild birds scavenge for scraps wherever and whenever they can.

But in Terry Quinn's garden, mealtimes are a more orderly affair. Every day, he rings a bell to signify dinner is served.

At the sound of the bell

A robin duly appears, then swoops down on his outstretched palm and snaffles a beakful of succulent mealworms.

Robin

Mr Quinn, 70, said: "It gives me a real thrill. There is something special about having normally wild and timid birds trusting enough to land on your hand to feed."

See the video here.

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