Why is a robin hanging around my house?

Robins are often seen as a sign of visits from our deceased family members or loved ones in the spiritual world, and many people take a visit from one as a sign that one is on its way. In addition to representing a fresh start in life, the Robin is seen by many as a lucky charm.
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What attracts robins to your house?

If you'd like to attract robins at bird feeders, feed them chopped apples, berries and mealworms. They don't eat birdseed. They prefer to forage for their food in lawns and open areas. Providing water is important for robins because they like to drink and bathe regularly.
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What is the spiritual meaning of seeing a robin?

These birds symbolize the start of something new, a new season. If you look forward to doing things differently, seeing a robin signifies that you need to take action. Maybe you have been looking to start a new habit—the sight of a robin symbolizes that the time is right.
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Do robins come when loved ones are near?

Robins are often seen in the spiritual community as a symbol that loved ones are still there. The Spiritual Centre website explains: "This bird is a visitor and as such should be appreciated as a welcome visitor bringing gifts, it is for you to interpret the gifts it brings.
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What does it mean if a robin keeps coming to your window?

This is a problem that is most common in spring as male birds are establishing and defending territories. The male sees his reflection in the window and thinks it is a rival trying to usurp his territory. He flies at the window to try and make the rival leave.
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Robin Symbolism and Spiritual Meaning



What's the saying when a robin is near?

The well-known phrase, 'When robins appear, loved ones are near', alludes to the belief that the robin is a messenger. When robins are seen, some people take comfort that loved ones are at peace, and many believe that their lost loved ones are visiting them.
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Is it good luck to see a robin?

Robins appear when loved ones are near. A robin tapping on the window of a house can indicate an illness or death. Seeing a robin close by denotes good luck is on its way. Bad luck will follow you if you deliberately harm a robin or its blue eggs.
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What does it mean when a bird visits you?

People sometimes see birds appear before them to deliver spiritual messages. They may encounter angels in the form of birds, see images of a beloved bird that has died and believe it is acting as a spirit guide, or glimpse bird images, or animal tokens, symbolizing something God wants to communicate.
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What does the Bible say about robins?

Another legend says that the robin's breast is red because of his association with Christ's death and crucifixion. When Jesus was on the road to Calvary it is said that a robin plucked a thorn from Christ's temple and a drop of Jesus' blood fell on the robin's chest, turning it red.
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Are robins good birds to have around?

American Robins are friendly songbirds that are naturally attracted to areas where people live. The grass provides a great feeding ground for earthworms and your home provides a protected place where they can nest.
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Do robins like humans?

There has long been a tradition of hunting and trapping small birds on the continent so robins have remained fearful of humans whereas in Britain robins have co-existed with humans for many years and learned that there is no threat in being close to us.
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Is it good to have robins in your garden?

Opportunists. Robins are the ground feeders; they are the garden bug busters and forage in the borders and around the garden, rustling in the leaves looking for tasty morsels to maintain their body weight.
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What does it mean when a bird is at your front door?

The bird is trying to start a new life in your house, and you should feel lucky to have been chosen. This omen brings good luck and fortune to the family. Likewise, the Chinese meaning of a bird flying in your house, especially if it's a sparrow, is associated with good luck.
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What bird symbolizes death?

Ravens and crows are both black birds that act as a symbol of death or mourning.
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What does a bird outside your window mean?

Some believe the bird carries a goodwill message, while others believe it's a message of death. So generally, according to all traditions, a bird hitting your window signifies change. But as we said earlier, a bird hitting your window is a natural occurrence.
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Will a robin feed from your hand?

In theory any bird that feeds in your garden could feed from your hand, but some species are more likely to do so. Robins are friendly birds and will often follow gardeners around as they dig for garden looking for worms from the overturned soil, so are already comfortable being close to humans.
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What does 2 robins together mean?

Seeing two robins fight indicates that you are in for a surprise. In Germany, they believe that if a robin nests under your eaves, the house will be protected from fire. However, some others believe it is a bad omen.
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How can you tell a male robin from a female?

The male robin is brighter in color than the female. His eye ring, bright beak color, black head, and white throat markings all show this bird is a male. The female's feathers look washed out and faded compared to the darker, richer colors of the male.
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What does it mean when you see a Red robin in your yard?

You need to keep in mind that red robins usually symbolize new beginnings, growth and renewal in many areas of life. Cheerful robin can teach you how to make changes joyfully, with a positive heart and smiling face. Also, robin will tell you how to focus on yourself and your personal growth.
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What is special about robins?

Robins are one of the first birds to start the dawn chorus and one of the last to stop singing at night, even in the winter when they sing to defend their winter territories. They are often mistaken for nightingales, despite being one of the most common night-time singers in Britain.
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Do robins communicate with humans?

Do Robins Recognise Humans Faces? Robins can definitely recognize you by your movements, schedule, and possibly other signals possibly including your face. Studies specifically show that pigeons and crows can recognize human faces, hold grudges against those humans, and will voice their opinions of you to other birds.
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Do robins return to the same place every year?

Migratory birds, like this American Robin, may return to the same place year after year. Photo by lindapp57 via Birdshare. Many migratory songbirds return to the same local area, and often to the exact same territory, each spring, even after traveling thousands of miles to and from their wintering grounds.
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Are robins unlucky?

The odd thing is that the robin is often depicted as a bird of good fortune and it has long been considered unlucky even to accidentally harm or kill one, or to steal or smash its eggs or nest.
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Can you make a robin a pet?

No, American Robins do not make good pets. They are relatively large birds, and thus, need lots of space to exercise and forage for food. In most places, it is also illegal to own a robin as a pet.
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