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This American Robin has a deformed lower bill. It's not very visible in this shot, but the lower bill is much shorter than it should be and slightly crossed. It took a much longer time drinking than normal, all the time out in the open.
"...branches are rough like antlers in velvet...": Linnaeus.
Native to Eastern North America, the fruit feeds birds in winter into spring
Most of the Robins I take photos are born in our garden,
As you see there is good supply of worms for them,
they will take more than one at a time to the nest.
Seeing them early this year is a good sign for early Spring.
This American Robin has snagged two berries at once. The location was Carburn Park, a favourite birding location in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
All set in the bird blind to photograph a nuthatch on a nearby branch when suddenly a juvenile robin hopped into the frame. The robin looked three times the size of the nuthatch and didn’t fit in the fixed space of the prime lens and teleconverter. I had very little room to back up in the blind, and didn’t want to startle the young one.
So this young robin has no feet in this shot. But I'll post bird feet I have missed some day. Turdus migratorius, a migratory songbird of the thrush family.
Nikon D810, Nikkor 300mm f/2.8, Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III (2x teleconverter),600mm, 1/320 sec, f/5.6, ISO 400 manual exposure, jobu gimbal on tripod
NO FLASH USED! I think the starburst reflection in the eye comes from the lens. ? Or from a window— this occurred in our back yard.
Ontario, Canada. May 2019. Very common in Canada, but a smart bird, and always a popular rarity when they turn up in the UK.
American Robin.
9 to 11 inches in length. Gray above and brick red below. In males, the head and tail is black while females are dull gray. Young birds have a spotted breast area.
Inhabits towns, gardens, open woodlands and agricultural land.
They range from Alaska east to Newfoundland and south to California in the west and Texas and South Carolina in the east. They winter as far north as British Columbia and Newfoundland.
Crosswinds Marsh, Wayne County, Michigan.
American Robin.
9 to 11 inches in length. Gray above and brick red below. In males, the head and tail is black while females are dull gray. Young birds are spotted below.
Inhabits towns, gardens, opeen woodlands and agricultural land.
They range from Alaska east across North America to Newfoundland and south to California, Texas, Arkansas and South Carolina. They winter north to British Columbia and Newfoundland.
Kensington Metropark, Livingston County, Michigan.
American Robin. Dark day and wet, hence very low light. Eating Mountain Ash berries as the colder weather approaches. The American robin is the largest thrush in North America. While American robins can sometimes cause damage to crops, they are mostly beneficial in that they aid in seed dispersal and help control insects, such as caterpillars, weevils and beetles. IMG_0004
Ten Lessons from the American Robin
1. It’s good to be common
The American Robin is one of the most common and widespread native birds in North America. This large population gives robins great resilience in the face of ecological and climatic challenges.
Build the movement!
2. Adapt to where you are
Robins are found from steamy southern swamps to the Alaskan tundra. Their remarkable ability to adapt to local conditions and resources is the secret of their success.
Frame your message with regard to local conditions
3. And also have one special skill
For all their adaptability, robins also have a specialized skill: their earthworm-hunting behavior, which opens up a rich resource few other birds exploit.
Know your special talent and make the most of it
4. ‑Figure out how to take advantage of the dominant paradigm
Robins thrive in part because of their ability to make the most of human environments, nesting in our backyards and foraging on our lawns.
Don’t be afraid to make alliances and to engage with mass media
5. Be alert for phonies
Robins are among the few birds able to detect and toss out the eggs of the parasitic Brown-headed Cowbird, thus protecting their nests from invaders.
Welcome only those who truly share your values
6. Know when to move on
Throughout their wide range, robins exhibit facultative migration – that is, they adjust their winter residency to conditions. In a cold winter, they head south; if the next year is mild, they may remain resident all year.
Know when to stage a tactical retreat, in order to win another time
7. Produce lots of young
Robins often produce two broods of offspring per year. That gives them a huge advantage compared to less fecund species.
There’s no substitute for the energy and idealism of the young when building a movement.
8. Be confident
Robins are often described as “bold,” “confident,” and “confiding,” in contrast to related birds like the shy Varied Thrush. There is no doubt that the outgoing behavior of robins has contributed greatly to their success.
Believe in your cause whole-heartedly, and others will too.
9. Be friendly
In addition to their boldness, robins appeal to us because they’re friendly – even if they’re keeping us company in the garden in order to snatch up earthworms!
A friendly, positive approach will gain many more listeners than one wrapped in doom and gloom.
10. Sing!
For many of us, the rich warbling song of the robin announces the arrival of spring, lifting our spirits after the hard winter. Isn’t a beautiful message what we all want to hear?
No matter what, sing!
Pepper Trail is a naturalist and writer in Ashland, Oregon.
This young robin (Turdus migratorius) hunkered in this bush for several hours, seemingly waiting for the chilly morning to warm.
American robin ( Turdus migratorius ) 10-18-2019 Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary ,Chicago, Illinois This is a frame grab from 4K video
American Robin.
9 to 11 inches in length. Gray above and brick red below. In males, the head and tail is black while females are dull gray. Young birds are spotted below.
Inhabits towns, gardens, opeen woodlands and agricultural land.
They range from Alaska east across North America to Newfoundland and south to California, Texas, Arkansas and South Carolina. They winter north to British Columbia and Newfoundland.
Kensington Metropark, Livingston County, Michigan
While enjoying their new found freedom, these two fledgling American Robins quickly began claiming their turf.
Due to the crappy weather, I have not gotten out too much lately, so this is a photo of an American Robin at Willband Creek Park, Abbotsford, B.C. a few weeks back.
American Robin (spotted).
9 to 11 inches in length. Gray above and brick red below. In males, the head and tail is black while females are dull gray. Young birds are spotted below.
Inhabits towns, gardens, opeen woodlands and agricultural land.
They range from Alaska east across North America to Newfoundland and south to California, Texas, Arkansas and South Carolina. They winter north to British Columbia and Newfoundland.
Kensington Metropark, Livingston County, Michigan.
An American Robin (Turdus migratorius) playing hide-and-seek between the branches beginning to sprout their leaves.
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