December: Wandering in Winter

December 1, 2018 by Elizabeth Howard

In December, robins face diminishing food supplies and harsh weather.

William Hieber

It's December

In December, robins face diminishing food supplies and harsh weather. Finding food is essential for winter survival. Robins take wandering flights to search for fruits, and are now more common in the south than the north. Some observers report flocks of hundreds and thousands of robins!