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Harbinger?


 
  Harbinger?
Harbinger?

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American Robins have historically been the harbinger of Spring in North America. But the generally mild winters in the Philadelphia area have convinced the robins not to migrate South, but instead stay around over the entire year.
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On Monday we had about ten inches of wet, heavy snow, and on an early morning walk yesterday, neighborhood snow-laden trees were also full of puffed-up little robins, trying to keep warm.
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Michelle Alton

 
 
 

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Great capture here Michelle, feel sorry for those mixed up Robins. I actually noticed a couple of them a couple of weeks ago in Burlington Ont.. Not seed eaters, there sure not going to be worms here for them for a long time yet?


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February 05, 2014

 

Avril Young
  Oh so sorry for this little Robin..hope they made the wise choose...such a lovely story telling photo Michelle...Beautiful..


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February 05, 2014

 
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  The poor little guy will probably starve by the time spring gets here. Got worms?


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February 05, 2014

 
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  Great winter capture of this little guy, Michelle. Snow is very difficult for them because it coveres all the food.


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February 05, 2014

 
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  Great eye and photo, Michelle
We had 8 inches of snow overnight, and now it's sleeting/raining/snowing again.


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February 05, 2014

 

Monnie Ryan
  Wonderful capture, Michelle! You got way more than we did - the big dump we expected last night thankfully missed our neighborhood.


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February 05, 2014

 

Emiel Van Hemelrijck
  Great capture and winter image


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February 05, 2014

 

David Phalen
  This shot says it all about this winter!!


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February 05, 2014

 

John Connolly
  Maybe next year will be a good one to head south for these cute little birds! An impressive winter capture Michelle!


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February 05, 2014

 

Tiia Vissak
  a great find!


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February 05, 2014

 
debarnesphotography.com - Denny E. Barnes

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  Well seen and a very beautiful capture of this snow covered tree and most likely cold robin, Michelle! Most of our robins here just move to a lower altitude.


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February 05, 2014

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Maybe there- but no sign of Spring here- Was minus 27 this AM! BRR!


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February 05, 2014

 

Jeffrey R. Bange
  Great capture and storyline Michelle, I bet this guy wishes he had headed South.


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February 05, 2014

 

frank w. degenhardt
  Down here in the south, this is the time of the year when you will see yards covered with these beautiful birds. It is the stare bird of my home state of Wisconsin. To see one in all this snow is amazing. I love how it stands out with its colors. A beautiful look at this messenger that spring has arrived Michelle.


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February 07, 2014

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  Wonderful wildlife capture Michelle!


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February 07, 2014

 
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  Sorry for the little robins. Weather can really mess up their migration when it get funky like this year. Great capture Michelle.


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February 07, 2014

 
newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson

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  Great capture and story, Michelle, well composed!

Beautiful image!
Debby


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February 07, 2014

 

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer
  The weather conditions all over are confusing everybody, I think: Animals, plants and of course we people wonder about it too.
A lovely image for sure, Michelle.


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February 08, 2014

 
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