Robins! The North American sign of Spring

[Catherine]

Robins are a sign that winter is ending and spring is beginning. Once we spot their bright colours and hear their song we breath a sigh of relief. We have made it through another winter.
Sadly in our earlier history with birds, Robins were killed and eaten in large numbers. Laws were passed to stop the killing. Then DDT did its damage, but it has been banned and Robins are still with us.

Now Robins with their ability to adapt to city life have become an important part of out city/nature experience. From the time they come back until they leave next fall we will hear their cheerful song and feel good. 


www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/we-once-hunted-and-ate-robins-now-the-birds-are-a-colorful-harbinger-of-spring/2019/03/22/4d58d9d2-4a6e-11e9-93d0-64dbcf38ba41_story.html?utm_term=.265c8f1c340d

I have the right kind of berries in my garden to attract Robins and every year I host a "bird festival". There will be many robins feasting and just hanging out and singing. First thing in the morning and last thing at night there will always be a robin singing his solo. I can't imagine life without Robins. I am so glad they are back.