Fall Acrobatics
A young American Robin jumps into flight in the morning light from the highest branch of a tall quaking aspen, upon which there are only a few lonely leaves remaining. The juvenile Robin apparently is playfully accomplishing strong flight maneuvers while also doing some nest collection practice.
The migrating flock s/he is with chirps in our woods happily as they line up very patiently for a drink or even a bath in our heated birdbath. They were gone within the hour after spending the night here to rest and rehydrate.
Southern Minnesota, Rice County, 10/25/2022
Fall Acrobatics
A young American Robin jumps into flight in the morning light from the highest branch of a tall quaking aspen, upon which there are only a few lonely leaves remaining. The juvenile Robin apparently is playfully accomplishing strong flight maneuvers while also doing some nest collection practice.
The migrating flock s/he is with chirps in our woods happily as they line up very patiently for a drink or even a bath in our heated birdbath. They were gone within the hour after spending the night here to rest and rehydrate.
Southern Minnesota, Rice County, 10/25/2022