When providing ground-level feeding stations, what positional factor encourages more confident feeding behavior in robins?

Answer

A location with a clear flight path to a nearby tree or bush for quick refuge.

To feel safe, robins prefer a spot that allows for quick refuge in nearby cover while still offering clear sightlines to survey the area.

When providing ground-level feeding stations, what positional factor encourages more confident feeding behavior in robins?
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