Linda Minto Little Red Robins

The sight of a little robin is, for many, a beautiful symbol of  hope. Many believe a little robin is a messenger sent by the Divine to remind  us that we are not alone and that a loved one who has died is at rest and is sending a message. 

Your robin brings the message of strength. It encourages you to have faith in your strength and in your future.

“The Legend of Robin Redbreast” is a story from A Christmas Stocking by Louise Betts Egan. It tells of how the robin got his redbreast by burning  himself on a fire he fanned to keep the baby Jesus warm. 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.

Robins leave their home to migrate, and they gather as a community when food is scarce. Every year they come back to the place where they were born. Putting food out and waiting to see which birds stop by for their tea is a kind thing to do, but not all birds eat the same foods or the same way. Here are some tips to make sure that Mr or Ms Robin Redbreast visits you:

Provide fresh water for birds to drink and bathe in. In addition, remember that no matter which birds you are feeding, never put out milk, it can make them ill.

Robins are natural ground feeders, so feeding trays are ideal. Make a mixture of birdseed, sunflower hearts and mealworms, sprinkle it out on a tray and wait for the robins to arrive.

It is always best to avoid leaving bread out for birds. While it fills them up, it does not provide the right sort of nutrients or energy they need. This is especially bad in winter when birds need lots of good quality food to boost their energy reserves and help them to keep warm. 

Veritas are stockists of the beautiful framed ‘Words that Care’ collection by Linda Minto. The unique ‘Little Red Robins’ range is a collaboration with Irish artist Laoise Nugent-Burke and contains such evocative messages. The ‘Little Red Robins’ range brings messages of hope, love and care to those who need them. As we associate red robins with messages from our loved ones, each of the messages in these beautiful frames will bring comfort to those to whom they are gifted. Forever they will have a memento of those they loved. These framed robins are a gift that will be treasured forever.

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