An American Robin in my Birdbath
If you live in North America, you’ve probably seen an American Robin and where I live the first robin of the year means that spring is finally on its way. These birds live all across the continent, and they’re a very common sight in birdbaths, feeders, and yards. American Robins can often be seen on the ground trying to pull earthworms up for breakfast. These cheery little birds are quite popular with bird watchers, and they’re pretty easy to notice, too. The American Robin has a bright orange breast that is pretty distinctive, as is their happy little song. Listening to the Robins chirping in the morning is a nice background to your breakfast. American Robins appear in cities, towns, and forests—you can find them just about anywhere in North America starting in early spring.
The American Robin is an industrious little bird. They move across yards searching for worms, and they’re always looking around to see what’s going on. They’re great company if you’re digging up a new garden because they’ll hang around waiting to see what you turn up. I protect the worms, but without hesitation toss the grubs their way and we become good friends. During the fall and the winter, you will find large flocks of them flying from tree to tree and eating berries- but that’s way south of where I live. They will also alight around sprinklers and bird baths because they love the water. American Robins love gardens and parks, so chances are you’ll find a few in your yard.