Robin wins vote for UK's national bird

More than 224,000 people cast their ballot in the National Bird Vote with robin taking 34%, followed by barn owl and blackbird, at 12% and 11%It's territorial, chippy and punches above its weight - and that's why Britons have voted for the robin to be the country's national bird, according to the organiser of a nationwide poll.More than 224,000 people cast their ballot in the National Bird Vote, organised by "urban birder" David Lindo, which finished on the day of the general election. Continue reading...