Overview
- The encounter occurred on January 5 when a robin perched on the visitor’s camera and nestled into her hair at the Doncaster park.
- Temperatures were below freezing, and coverage suggested the bird likely sought warmth during the cold snap.
- After consulting rangers, the visitor stayed near the woodland as advised, and the robin later flew to a tree and sang.
- She posted photos and an account to the British Bird Lovers Facebook group, which were then widely reproduced by outlets on January 8.
- Readers reacted warmly and some referenced the UK folklore that robins can be messengers from deceased loved ones, a view echoed by TV psychic Sally.