Maybe you don't want to know!

I debating with myself.

On one hand I would love to see Robins all year round, I like them. So debated if I should grow things they would like and provide fresh warm water for them.

On the other hand, every Spring I get such a thrill out of seeing and/or hearing the first Robin arrive. Do I want to give that up?

There were several in front of my house this morning.

Slightly off-topic, but in the vein of being grateful for what we have...

My sister-in-law is hosting a foreign exchange student, a very sweet girl from Austria. She ran into the house, calling for my SIL, very excited and bubbling over because she had seen the MOST BEAUTIFUL BIRD in the world and wanted to know what it was - turns out it was an ordinary blue jay.

they really are stunning aren't they -- west coast jays are sort of gray -- not the brilliant blue and white striping.

And they are so perky and smart -- there is no feeder they can't master.
Mim

Hi, my name is Robin (and I have no idea why I'm alcoholic)

:mrgreen:

It really is an urban ledgend about robins migrating. Yes they do, but not all. What usually happens is, people don't recongnize them after they loose the bright russet breast color of spring and summer. They also move into more protected areas like woods rather than yards for more protection and better winter foraging. I have robins all year and I know they love holly berries! Just FYI
Love robins song