Monday, 9 February 2009

The Robins are Back

I saw six robins on the front lawn early this afternoon, striking a pose where the turf was clear of snow. They had that typical robin stance. You know - frozen in position, head cocked, looking for an intimation that an earthworm was within striking distance. Not at this time of year, I'm afraid. Not to worry, there are still lots of berries on shrubs such as hollies and pyracantha on which the robins can feed until the earthworms are again available to add protein to the avian diet.

Credit Wikimedia Commons

Decades ago when my sister lived in Houston, Texas she'd tell me when the robins left
and we'd guesstimate when they'd reach my Connecticut garden. It's easier now.
Visit Journey North to follow the travels
of robins and whooping cranes, monarch butterflies and great gray whales on their
seasonal migrations across the country, around the world, as the seasons change.

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