Tag Archives: American Robin

Splish Splash, I was takin’ a bath …

The earth is parched with our drought and high temperatures.  I’ve taken to regularly watering the lawns and trees.  My poor trees.  The garden flowers are being well taken care of.  The dryness has not stopped the Japanese Beetles from … Continue reading

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Little Robin Red Breast sat upon a tree.

Do you remember the nursery rhyme lyrics of Little Robin Red Breast?  It’s a traditional English rhyme that teaches children about natural enemies…birds and pussy cats. I thought about that rhyme when I saw four American Robins dining in my lawn this … Continue reading

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Today Was My First Christmas

My first Christmas Bird Count, that is.  I was not sure what to expect other than to learn how to contribute to the citizen scientist community’s annual attempt to count birds. I laid out my clothes and gear yesterday evening including: my … Continue reading

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