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Harbinger?

© Michelle Alton

Harbinger?

Uploaded: February 05, 2014

Description


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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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Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Comments

Gord MacEachern February 05, 2014

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? #1562319

Avril Young February 05, 2014

Oh so sorry for this little Robin..hope they made the wise choose...such a lovely story telling photo Michelle...Beautiful.. #10966981

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic February 05, 2014

The poor little guy will probably starve by the time spring gets here. Got worms? #10966992

Bojan Bencic level-classic February 05, 2014

Great winter capture of this little guy, Michelle. Snow is very difficult for them because it coveres all the food. #10967071

William C. Raco level-classic February 05, 2014

Great eye and photo, Michelle
We had 8 inches of snow overnight, and now it's sleeting/raining/snowing again. #10967078

Monnie Ryan February 05, 2014

Wonderful capture, Michelle! You got way more than we did - the big dump we expected last night thankfully missed our neighborhood. #10967112

Emiel Van Hemelrijck February 05, 2014

Great capture and winter image #10967285

David Phalen February 05, 2014

This shot says it all about this winter!! #10967290

John Connolly February 05, 2014

Maybe next year will be a good one to head south for these cute little birds! An impressive winter capture Michelle! #10967304

Tiia Vissak February 05, 2014

a great find! #10967328

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe February 05, 2014

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. #10967589

Carol L. Fowler February 05, 2014

Maybe there- but no sign of Spring here- Was minus 27 this AM! BRR! #10967629

Jeffrey R. Bange February 05, 2014

Great capture and storyline Michelle, I bet this guy wishes he had headed South. #10967880

frank w. degenhardt February 07, 2014

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. #10969161

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe February 07, 2014

Wonderful wildlife capture Michelle! #10969194

Emile Abbott level-deluxe February 07, 2014

Sorry for the little robins. Weather can really mess up their migration when it get funky like this year. Great capture Michelle. #10969306

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict February 07, 2014

Great capture and story, Michelle, well composed!

Beautiful image!
Debby #10969597

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer February 08, 2014

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. #10970145

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