Edie

We have been going through the worst winter in years - but we have a flock of about 50-60 robins that perch in a tree across the alley and chew on the berries/fruit (don't know what they are and either do the neighbors), but they get themselves (the birds, that is) snockered on those fermented little morsels and keep warm during this cold winter. Way to go, Birdies!!!!! Edie

LindaR

they are nowhere near Michigan

Jingle

Haven't seen any yet. We do have them before spring actually arrives. They aren't a good sign of spring here.

nonymac

The only sign of spring here in Southwest Michigan is that it is January 2014 instead of December 2013. I was ready for spring the minute it dipped below 60 degrees.

DOTTYMO

Hi all. I have loved reading this thread but was confused by comments on the robin returning for spring, soooo I looked up USA robin and UK robin, which are two different birds. Here in the UK the robin stays all year round and are only seen more than one except at breeding time.

CMARAS1234

In north Fl, Had about ten in my yard today. i always look for the robins to tell me spring is here/ cmaras1234

Monroe

Kooklabell- I suspect your robins are very unhappy with last night's snowstorm. Bitter cold near Albany. It's rare for me to see robins during such a bad winter and none this year, though I've been keeping the curtains closed to hold in the heat. My neighbor has about 15 feeders out so I'll ask him if he's seen any. I wish Spring was coming sooner! I do sometimes have blue herons until the lake has a prolonged hard freeze. They look very goofy slipping around, trying to spear fish through the ice.

mjhaess

I live in SC and I see a lot of cardinals and some Finch. Spring will be late this year...

schnurke

No--I haven't seen any signs of spring over here in Kalamazoo, Michigan. That is awesome that you saw robins, though! We have SO much snow here and freezing temperatures--it's starting to get to everyone. :P

Skyangel

Here in Oregon, we have had a mild winter and are below average rainfall. Our worst was a cold snap in December for over a week highs were in the 20s. I saw a robin on the 12th of January, while working outside with my husband. We also have bulb tips starting to come out of the ground.