Robins in Winter

 

Dozens of American Robins are out in large flocks rustling through leaves in search of food, and swooping down on near frozen streams for drink. Worms and insects aren't available so dried wild fruits on leafless vines and bushes are sought.

It was a delightful morning to wake to Robin sounds. Not all American Robins head south. Some robins can withstand cold temperatures and will stick around as long as there is food present.

Photos courtesy of L. Scherer

“The robin flew from his swinging 

spray of ivy on to the top of the

 wall and he opened his beak and 

sang a loud, lovely trill, merely 

to show off. Nothing in the world 

is quite as adorably lovely as a 

robin when he shows off - and they

 are nearly always doing it.” 

 -Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden

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