American Robin

If there’s something I like to do when I see birds is to observe their patterns of behavior. In the case of the bird I picked for today, the mid-size American Robin with their rusty brown breasts and black head, back and tail. Their black eyes present white crescents around them which make them peculiar. The have a sharp pointy yellow bill made to resist pocking the ground hard.

My observations showed that they usually fly in flocks of several individuals and particularly after a rainy day.

After they land they spread at one end of one area and walk separated in one direction as if combing the area. The previous rain has made the ground soft and muddy which makes it easy for them to poke it and go deep enough to get earth worms or grubs, they too surface because of the rain. They are very organized and once they get to the other end they all take flight together. Interesting isn’t it?

13 thoughts on “American Robin”

Ship's Cook on May 3, 2012 at 7:24 am said:

Quite different to our robin over here in the UK, lovely bird thamks for sharing

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- avian101 on May 3, 2012 at 8:26 am said:
  
  They have differences but are part of the same family. Thanks for the comment! 🙂
  
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Tranquil Moments Photography on May 3, 2012 at 7:39 am said:

This is the first Winter that I can recall the Robins stayed in our area. They were feeding on the berries left on the trees. It was quite the sight to see them in the trees among the berries and snow. Have a super day!

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- avian101 on May 3, 2012 at 8:30 am said:
  
  If they had snow on the ground or the ground is frozen, they reset to eating the leftover fruit they can find. Insects are gone too! Have a nice day too D.! 🙂
  
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Bob Zeller on May 3, 2012 at 9:13 am said:

Great pictures of the American Robin, H.J. 🙂

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- avian101 on May 3, 2012 at 9:31 am said:
  
  Thanks a lot Bob! 🙂
  
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Karen Chandler on May 3, 2012 at 9:46 am said:

I love these birds and their pretty blue eggs. They visit our yard everyday. Great photos, H.J.!

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- avian101 on May 3, 2012 at 9:57 am said:
  
  Thank you very much Karen! 🙂
  
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Beedie on May 4, 2012 at 7:31 pm said:

I love this! I too enjoy observing their behavior when I’m out shooting. It’s really amazing to just be able to sit very still and watch. And once in a while take a photo :O)

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- avian101 on May 4, 2012 at 8:12 pm said:
  
  That the way to do Photography, see everything through a lens, observe, analyze and then document by shooting the picture. Those images will be engraved in your mind. 🙂
  BD, Don’t forget to shoot the Moon tomorrow, use you new camera and tripod.
  
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  - Beedie on May 5, 2012 at 10:04 am said:
    
    I’ll be ready for that moon this weekend H.J.!!
Russel Ray Photos on May 14, 2012 at 10:35 pm said:

I miss not seeing robins in my back yard every spring like they were in Texas.

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avian101 on May 14, 2012 at 10:45 pm said:

I saw one today, only one, rare because they always come in a group!

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