American Robin (78)

Turdus migratorius

Brian Morin

Canada (Ontario)

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Date taken: Feb 16 2022

Details: male, adult

Ottawa - This shot begs for a caption. A couple that come to mind are 'sushi on the menu tonight' and 'ice fishing is for the birds'. Overwintering Robins were taking advantage of a small pool of open water with an abundant supply of minnows. They were very good at it but I only saw it happen twice. Others have seen it at this location for a few weeks. Protein is in short supply these days and you'd get tired of frozen fruit too.

Date uploaded: Feb 17 2022

Comments (4):
Chris: Now that’s not something you see everyday! ⭐️
BrianMorin: It was a first for me and very few birders have ever seen that activity. It was worth the wait.

American Robin (78)

Turdus migratorius

Brian Morin

Canada (Ontario)

Date taken: Feb 7 2019

Details: male, adult

Ingleside - I thought this might put us in a more spring-like mood. This was one of a small flock of overwintering birds. A month from now I would consider them early migrants.

Date uploaded: Feb 8 2019

American Robin (78)

Turdus migratorius

Brian Morin

Canada (Ontario)

Date taken: Jan 23 2014

Details: male, adult

Rockport - It might be an overwintering bird but in mid winter a Robin offers a pleasant reminder of what is to come in a couple of months.

Date uploaded: Jan 25 2014