Character Profile
Robin the Robin
A small, bright-eyed bird with a red breast and a big heart. While the rest of the garden sleeps through the winter, Robin stays wide awake — flying from burrow to hedge to hive, checking that every friend is safe, warm, and cosy until spring comes again.
Robin Old oak tree Stays awake all winter
Favourite Snacks
Winter berries
He loves the bright red hawthorn berries and ivy berries that last all through the cold months.
Crumbs from the bird table
A kind gardener leaves seeds and crumbs out for him on the frostiest mornings.
Tiny insects
Even in winter he finds sleepy spiders and small insects tucked under the bark.
Rose hips
The sweetest winter treat — he knows exactly which rose bush keeps its hips the longest.
Hobbies
Garden watching
He keeps a careful eye on every sleeping friend all winter long.
Winter singing
He sings a soft, cheerful song in the snow — the only music in the sleeping garden.
Braving the cold
He fluffs up his feathers and stays warm, even on the frostiest nights.
Checking on friends
He visits every burrow, hedge, and hive to make sure everyone is safe and cosy.
"Someone has to stay awake and watch over the garden. I'm glad it's me."
— Robin