American Robins (Turdus migratorius) are found year round at Leaning Oaks and we have records for every week of the year. In the fall and winter, they are found in gangs, as they forage widely for berries. In late September they flock to the black berries of Phytolacca clavigera in the garden, in October the big draw are the ripening berries of the Arbutus Trees (species #30). They are one of the earliest songbirds to start singing here both in terms of the time of year, as well as being one of the earliest in the morning. Thrushes, as a general rule are active earlier and later in the day than many songbirds. Males are more brightly patterned than females. The male on the right here is sunning himself on a warm evening in the summer. The female (below) is slightly less colourful, but easily recognized as an American Robin.
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AuthorsTwo biologists on a beautiful property armed with cameras, smart phones and a marginal knowledge of websites took up the challenge of documenting one species a day on that property. Join along! Posts and photographs by Leah Ramsay and David Fraser (unless otherwise stated); started January 1, 2014. Categories
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