JSngry Posted February 2, 2005 Report Posted February 2, 2005 For three days now, there's been hordes (as in lots) of robins hanging out in our neighborhood. It's early February and it's been in the 30s & 40s. If this has happened in the past, I've not noticed it. Any ideas? Quote
Man with the Golden Arm Posted February 2, 2005 Report Posted February 2, 2005 I'd be drawing the curtains in the morning if I were you. Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted February 2, 2005 Report Posted February 2, 2005 They were talking about the same situation in Chicago this morning on WGN. Quote
tonym Posted February 2, 2005 Report Posted February 2, 2005 A few years ago around this village, locals mentioned the sudden absence of the common sparrow. Apparently, some species of bird are good indicators of air quality in a given area. You may find that robins thrive in an area where air quality has improved or suffered. If you know any lentil munching, sandal wearing 'greenies' then they'll give you the low-down Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted February 2, 2005 Report Posted February 2, 2005 Spring is coming early this year. Quote
7/4 Posted February 2, 2005 Report Posted February 2, 2005 Spring is coming early this year. 46 days 'till Spring! Quote
Jim Dye Posted February 2, 2005 Report Posted February 2, 2005 (edited) Reminds me of an old Peanuts comic... Lucy: 'Spring is coming!' Linus: 'He is?' Lucy: 'Not 'he is', IT is.' Linus: 'It is what?' Lucy: 'It is coming' Linus: 'What is coming?' Lucy: 'SPRING IS COMING' Linus: 'He is? Edited February 2, 2005 by Jim Dye Quote
couw Posted February 2, 2005 Report Posted February 2, 2005 with Robin you mean the Red Throated Robbin, the Trush species, right? Quote
AfricaBrass Posted February 2, 2005 Report Posted February 2, 2005 RT called it... this can't be good. Reminds me of a movie... Quote
jlhoots Posted February 2, 2005 Report Posted February 2, 2005 Springtime in the Rockies (I hope). We've got robins, bluebirds, etc.. Quote
JSngry Posted February 2, 2005 Author Report Posted February 2, 2005 They were talking about the same situation in Chicago this morning on WGN. Really! What was the analysis? Quote
Man with the Golden Arm Posted February 2, 2005 Report Posted February 2, 2005 spring IS in the air! Quote
vajerzy Posted February 3, 2005 Report Posted February 3, 2005 Jim- Starting in late fall, American Robins tend to fly south for the winter. Most will be seen in the southern states and Mexico. They collect in large flocks and go to communal roosts at night. I say "tend to" since Robins don't fly to central America or South America, like other birds such as hummingbirds or Tanagers, or Towhees, rather they will hang in the southern states where the climate is more temperate- TX being one. Here in VA, I may see the odd Robin in the winter months but starting a few weeks ago through April I'll have large flocks come through- it's quite a site. Then they start pairing off for the breeding season. Conversely, I see Juncos at my feeder every day- they are wintering in my back yard and will leave for their summer breeding home in the Arctic and northern Canada- when they are gone, I know spring is right around the corner. Mike Quote
sheldonm Posted February 3, 2005 Report Posted February 3, 2005 Bird Lives! How's Bird keep that beret on? Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted February 3, 2005 Report Posted February 3, 2005 Bird Lives! How's Bird keep that beret on? Duct tape. If he ran out of that, he used something called smack. Quote
sheldonm Posted February 3, 2005 Report Posted February 3, 2005 Bird Lives! How's Bird keep that beret on? Duct tape. If he ran out of that, he used something called smack. Quote
AfricaBrass Posted February 3, 2005 Report Posted February 3, 2005 Bird Lives! How's Bird keep that beret on? Duct tape. If he ran out of that, he used something called smack. I'll need to pick some of that up at the hardware store. Quote
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