Journey North's citizen scientists reported winter robins in 46 states and 6 provinces. What are they eating? Observers report surprises!

Reports since January 1st show robins wintering in 46 states and 6 provinces, in all kinds of weather. Are winter robins finding what they need to survive in your locale?

Surprises on the Menu
Most robins in the far north must migrate south to find food in winter. In addition to this week's "fishing robin" in Canada, a few robins are dining differently in Alaska:

"We thought we were seeing things until they started talking to each other. They were along the shoreline in Resurrection Bay, feeding in the seaweed and kelp at low tide."
02/01/15   Doug G. in Seward, Alaska

Driven South by Weather?
Many "first" sightings in the south appeared after the cold and snowstorms that have blanketed states from the Midwest to the Northeast. At Christmas Bird Count, very few robins were reported in Florida. Now they are being seen in large numbers by everyone from Central Florida and north. Were recent Florida first arrivals being driven south by the snow in New England?

"We have robins in Florida! They are everywhere!  I estimated no fewer than 500 in the trees and flying about in just one location. Food is plentiful in trees, bushes, and palms."
02/07/15   Meret Wilson in Ormond Beach, Florida

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What food do robins eat when the ground is frozen and covered with snow? Where do they find water? Discover why food and water are so important to winter robins.

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