Meet Elvis
By Sharon
@simone10 (54189)
Louisville, Kentucky
July 19, 2016 7:04am CST
Well, sort of. This picture of a male robin came from Pixabay but he looks just like the robin we have here with the messy feathers on top of his head. There are tons of robins where we live but there is one that has stood out since the first day I saw him.
We have a big pine tree right outside our balcony. The first time I saw this robin, I noticed how his feathers on top of his head looked all ruffled. He looked this way every time I saw him. So, I named him Elvis for his crazy hair (feathers).
Elvis is so cute to watch. He protects his little pine tree with all of his might. He is usually walking or hopping around the bottom of the tree and if any other birds (especially robins) come near, he runs them off. This can be quite comical to watch.
I have watched Elvis since the first day we moved here, which has been about 4 months. A while ago I noticed that he wasn't around as much. I was afraid that something happened to him. It would be 3-4 days and sometimes a week before I would see him again.
A couple of days ago, my brother saw Elvis hanging around another tree. It seems that he is now a father and has been taking care of his mate and offspring. I really have missed him but I am so happy that he is alive and being a good father.
Do you have any wildlife that you watch everyday?
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
19 Jul 16
@simone10 While I do come across some birds,there are none like this steady one-your Elvis.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
21 Jul 16
@simone10 You did not get any photos of him?
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@simone10 (54189)
• Louisville, Kentucky
21 Jul 16
@silvermist No, he is not really close enough to get a picture of.
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@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
21 Jul 16
We have so many wild birds hanging around the garden .. But Bluey is our favourite one that took up residence under a rock in the front garden .. Bluey is a blue tongue lizard 
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@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
22 Jul 16
@simone10 about ten inches..He's only young..
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@simone10 (54189)
• Louisville, Kentucky
22 Jul 16
@epiffanie Ten inches is a pretty good size. What size will he be when he is an adult?
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
20 Jul 16
congrats to papa elvis! so glad that he's alright'n doin' his part to raise 'nother batch'f beautiful robins. there's all sorts i watch here daily - from the cotton tail rabbits to the toads 'n to various birds i've come to know quite well. 'n then there's a friendly dragonfly who likes to stop by'n tantalize me with its brilliant color...'n kind 'nough to pose fer pics :)
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@simone10 (54189)
• Louisville, Kentucky
21 Jul 16
@crazyhorseladycx That is true about digital cameras. Such a great invention.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
21 Jul 16
@simone10 sure's saved me a ton 'n gettin' photos printed, lol.
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@crossbones27 (48395)
• Mojave, California
19 Jul 16
That sounds like a cool bird and name. I try to watch birds sometimes. The problem is if I see them, my dogs see them and they chase them off.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
19 Jul 16
These are all so much fun to watch. Sounds like you have the perfect name for him too!
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@jaboUK (64362)
• United Kingdom
19 Jul 16
We had some robins nesting in our hedge, but i never saw the youngsters as I didn't want to disturb them. I'd just see the parents going in with beaks full of insects. I haven't seen any activity for a week or so though, so I think the little ones must have fledged.
Our robins are very different from yours, a lot smaller.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
19 Jul 16
He could be protecting his mate and their young. So nice to watch. Yes, I always watch for the bright yellow birds who perch on trees near us. They are so lovely and whistle so loud.
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@ModernDayWriter (3319)
• New Delhi, India
19 Jul 16
Squirrels, peacocks, kites, vultures, parrots so many birds I have in my area.
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