We had visitors this past weekend.
A flock of Robin Red Breasts.
They are large birds.
It is hard to miss them especially
when they arrive in a massive flock.
They were thirsty and emptied the birdbath of water.
We turned a sprinkler on for them.
They also flew back and forth from our dogwood trees eating the berries.
Every time I stepped outside to snap images of them they flew into the trees.
These images are my tenth try.
I nearly gave up.
They have flown further south now seeking warmth.
joy and peace
Olive
Hi Olive... oooh, I recognize several of those Robins!... mine told me they were stopping in Georgia at Olive's place before they headed further south for the winter!... we have a number of them who stay here in Centerville all winter long... they may change their mind this weekend though... our high temp is only going to be 37 with a low of 27... brr!... beautiful photo!... xoxo Julie Marie
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ReplyDeleteThey are so pretty...I glad you didn't give up!
ReplyDeleteI like to think that they came from my yard here in Michigan and stopped by to say hi on their travels south :-)
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ReplyDeleteOlive, This is my real comment...not Oliveve..LOL The robin is our official "springtime " bird. We love them. They have a wonderful song..but I think it's only at mating time. You did well getting their pictures. Smiles to you, Susie
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful creatures....much prettier than the black crows that have been visiting in my yard! LOL
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Love your pictures and that you keep our featherd friends watered. A sign of Fall when we see them in flocks but I look forward to Spring when they come to my yard to claim nesting rights.
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There were a few stragglers here the other day. I hope they have joined the flock that stopped in your yard.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was little, I remember hiding quietly, watching a huge flock of Robins in the yard, then running and screaming to watch them all fly away.
ReplyDeleteDidn't take much to entertain me.
Great photos!
You got them in the end. Lovely pictures. Our robins look smaller with little brown coats - not seen many about yet.
ReplyDeleteAren't Robins just the most beautiful, proud birds. We have them pretty much year round. I love in the Spring tho because they are everywhere pulling up worms out of the ground. Just love them.
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Smart birds. Lucky birds. Free as a bird. You can see I wish it were warmer here.
ReplyDeleteThe pictures you were able to capture of them are beautiful Olive! I just gave you a shout out my sweet friend. Hope you are having a wonderful day, Gail
ReplyDeleteDid you skip over winter down in your parts and head right into spring?! That's the only time I see robins here. Great shots...they were thirsty!
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Jane
We had a huge flock of robins here at my home in Missouri over the weekend, too. They were thick in our persimmon trees, eating persimmons and doing their robin calls. Most of them, probably 60 or more, were in the trees. And several more were darting around pulling worms out of the ground. The ground was damp that day. I tried once to get pictures of them in the persimmon tree, as their bellies were the same color as the persimmons. It was a colorful sight. But when I came out with the camera, they all lifted off. I felt bad since they had been enjoying themselves so much. Kind of like me at the Thanksgiving table, until someone pulls out a camera. There were also a lot of little snowbirds in the group. We hadn't seen robins since they got their nestlings raised. It was too hot and dry around here this summer. I was happy to see them again. Apparently, the flock has flown on to wherever they go in winter, as I have not seen a single one yesterday or today.
ReplyDeleteHow fascinating! The robin's song always takes me back to a childhood summer evening at my grandparents' when the sound 'registered' with me for the first time.
ReplyDeleteI notice male robins fight a lot, and we now have robins that actually overwinter here.
Oh how cute! I hope they come here but I don't see robins around here. Your photos look fantastic, Olive.....Christine
ReplyDeleteSo interesting to see your robins Olive, they are completely different from ours. Ours are solitary and also territorial. Most gardens have a Robin all year round, but they do not like other Robins coming into their garden once they take possession of it. When you are working in the garden they will stand a few feet away watching in case you dig up some worms, They can become quite tame and even eat bread from your hand.
ReplyDeleteWe always see Robin's early in the spring and they stay into fall. Gotta say I've never seen a flock of them though, bet that's cool:@)
ReplyDeleteOh what a joyful visit that must have been! I love when different birds are passing through and stop by for a drink and a snack...Have a great evening!!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of the robins, Olive. Your new profile pic is adorable, btw.
ReplyDeleteI always love to see the Robins. They do seem to always come in a group. We would get them in Jan and Feb in FL. Wonder if they will have any here? I see all kinds of birds that I don't know what they are, bought a book to be educated... Ann
ReplyDeleteHow interesting! We always have robins, but only a few at a time. I don't think I've ever seen a flock of them. Maybe it's because I don't have anything out for them? That must have been a beautiful sight.
ReplyDeleteI love it when robins arrive in the spring. Nice they stopped down at your place on their way to warmer weather. Have a great week, Laura
ReplyDeleteI love robins, too, Olive...and look at all of your wonderful pine cones, too!
ReplyDeleteAwwww how sweet! Those little buggers have a friend in you. It's been so nice to see the birds this year. Last year there seemed to be only crows at our place.
ReplyDeleteI've got my fingers crossed for ya finding a bunch of fabulous cherubs for dirt cheap tomorrow Olive! *winks*....Keep me posted... Lol! Vanna
Loved seeing your robins. We have a couple that hang out here every summer and fall...now that the evenings and mornings are so much cooler, I think they are meeting up with yours for the flight South.
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Thanks for looking after the robins until they come back here in the spring!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely interlude.
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