January: Flocks of Robins
Keep reporting your American Robin sightings.
It’s January
In winter, American Robins are found from north to south. Some are basking in the southeastern and southwestern U.S. while others are enduring the winter snows in northern regions. Many are somewhere in between. As long as they can find fruits or berries, some may stay close to their summer breeding range even in fall and winter.
Because they move in search of food, American Robins are not as faithful to their wintering grounds as most other songbirds. In the winter, American Robins wander in flocks and help one another find food and avoid predators.
Mark in Parrottsville, TN: “This weekend large swarm with 100’s [estimated 500] of Red Robins roosting in the trees surrounding the creek. A sight to behold, dropping from the trees one after the other to drink and bath in the creek.” (01/21/2024)
Linda in Cave Spring, GA: “I have been seeing ten or more robins in my yard and in my birdbath for over a week now. I have to assume they have nested around here. This morning I saw what seemed to be young birds along with the red-chested ones. I have a video as well but did not upload it. It’s the first time I have seen this here. Usually, a couple will show in early spring.” (01/10/2024)
Lori in Anna, TX: “Think they have been in the area this winter, today my front yard. Raining, temp in the 30s.” (01/22/2024)
Is Spring Around the Corner?
Jeanne in London, ON: “Eating my neighbor’s crabapples. We’ve been seeing them all winter but this was the largest group since the Fall. Windchill of -22C today but sunny.” (01/14/2024)
Karen in Milton, DE: “First robin sighting.” (01/18/2024)
Keep Reporting Your Observations and Submitting Photos
Soon we will hear the first territorial songs of the American Robin. Be ready to hear this iconic song of spring.
