[NatureNS] American Robins

From: "Eric L. Mills" <e.mills@dal.ca>
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Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:32:46 -0400
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Tuma - overwintering Robins have been on the move for the past couple of weeks, at least, 
in NB and NS as they move ahead of worstening feeding conditions and the snow and 
freezeup that exist to the north of us, although mostly not in NS. This is a common 
phenomenon at this time of year and leads to a lot of "first Robin of spring" comment in the 
press and elsewhere. Unfortunately it ain't so, but it is interesting to see how the flocks 
consolidate, enlarge, and move about from one food source to another in winter. It is not all 
that widely recognized how common overwintering Robins are, and how hardy they can be. 

On 18 Jan 2012 at 5:07, Tuma Young wrote:

> 
> Hi Everyone: 
> 
> A friend of mine reported seeing a flock of American Robins in his
> field, up in Castle Bay, Cape 
> Breton. He estimated around 30-50 and was a bit surprised to see
> them so early. 
> Tuma Young 
> 
> Koqwaqja'tekaq'tinej.
> (Let Us Choose The Correct Behaviour) 
> 


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