Unlike foxes and cats, robins are a welcome sight in British gardens. With much of the natural world in hibernation, seeing these delightful little birds is especially exciting in the dead of winter.

Winter is a harrowing time for these garden birds . According to Countryfile, robins are fighting a losing battle this season. The birds rarely live beyond two years, with the majority dead by the end of winter. To make matters worse, snowy weather makes their survival even more precarious. Robins are ground feeders, so when the ground freezes or snow falls, they face "imminent death".

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