When I was a young boy growing up in Michigan, all my family members competed to be the one to see the first Robin arrive! Dad was usually the winner and he with excitement would share that first sighting with us! We all knew spring was just around the corner, and after a typical long northern winter, we were all ready for it!
Here in Texas, everything of course is done on a grand scale. Today there are literally thousands of Robins just arrived here in north Texas. Every tree is packed with them and their combined voices are extremely vocal.
This is the beginning of their migration from south Texas back to their summer homes farther north. These are the males, spotted by thier bright orange breasts and dark feathers, who move in advance of the females.
So, If you are stuck in the north and truly tired of winter by now, take hope, the robins are on the way! They fly about 30 miles per hour when migrating and move depending on temperature and food supply. My guess for a Michigan first sighting this year is March 13th. Let me know how close my guess was when you see one!
Texas is such a great place for birding, the last three photos are of other attractive birds I have seen here this year.
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