American Robin with berry
It is said of the American Robin that “the early bird gets the worm” — well, in this case the food in question was a berry. But all grist for the mill in terms of providing calories. It was mid-September and the bird may have been migrating south, or it might have stayed around a while longer if it continued finding food. A few members of the species are usually found in the Calgary area over winter, but it is a risky proposition: there can be chinook winds that keep it mild, but then temperatures can plunge to below -35 degrees C.
American Robin with berry
It is said of the American Robin that “the early bird gets the worm” — well, in this case the food in question was a berry. But all grist for the mill in terms of providing calories. It was mid-September and the bird may have been migrating south, or it might have stayed around a while longer if it continued finding food. A few members of the species are usually found in the Calgary area over winter, but it is a risky proposition: there can be chinook winds that keep it mild, but then temperatures can plunge to below -35 degrees C.