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Eliza Waters 
A fine looking thrush.
Thank you, Ron, much appreciated!
That’s a beauty of a composition, Eliza!
Thank you kindly, Dale! x
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This would make a lovely Christmas card and even a jigsaw puzzle, Eliza. It looks like a close cousin of our Olive Thrush – also a Turdus.
Thank you, Anne. Yes, I see the similarities of the genus across continents. Their ancestors perhaps all have the same ancient roots in Godwana.
That birdie and capture is God telling you He loves you! Perfection.
🙂 Yes, so true, thanks much, Cindy!
Oh, wow!! So so beautiful!!
Thank you, Trini! ❤
What a fine fellow! Look at that coordinated beak!
Thank you, Allison! During breeding season the males’ beaks turn a bright yellow, similar to your blackbirds, which I think they resemble a bit in look and song.
Beautiful 🧡
Thank you, Karen! x
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Beautiful birds, and it seems they are also very self esteemed. 😉 Thanks for sharing, and have a nice Sunday! xx Michael
Thank you, Michael!
Fine evidence of the overwintering flock that remains here. Just the right number for the limited food supply. Lovely portrait, Eliza!
Thank you, Steve. They are consuming all the berries like mad!
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Lovely photo…
Oh how I miss seeing Robins… none here in the valley. Desert Living is not for Robins. We do get to see them when we head to Pennsylvania in the summer.
Thank you, Nancy. They are a cheerful and bright bird to see and hear.
What a pretty picture….. But robins & snow together still seem wrong to me!
Thank you! You’ll get used to it, it is the new normal, right? (sigh)
Oh how beautiful! It seems like more and more robins are spending their winters up north here. I’ve read that frozen holly berries have nutrients that they need.
Thank you, Barbara! They’ve finished the winterberry and crabapple, and now are onto the hollies and sumac. Glad I have a variety to offer them. When I was a kid, we never saw robins in winter, but of course, that was ancient history. 😉
Eliza, that is one beautiful shot of a proud American Robin. A+
Thank you very much, Judy! 🙂
This is my favorite bird, and has been since it sang me to sleep and sang me awake during my midwestern childhood. I always envy those who get to have them in the neighborhood. I’ve got my fingers crossed that I’ll see some this spring. In the meantime, I’ll just enjoy your gorgeous portrait.
I found the Robins like hanging out in big Live Oaks. I have the same memories. We would play outside after supper and the Robins would be feeding nearby.
Thank you, Linda. I do love hearing that ‘cheerio-cheerio-cheery-up’ song. They are always the first to call in the morning, at the very first hint of light… 4:30 am (!) in June.
When I just looked, I discovered that Al Jolson’s version of the well-known song charted #1 in 1926!
Definitely a classic!
Fabulous photo and what a pose!!🙂
I just read an article that they will stay up North if there are enough berries. I always look forward to their visits down here in the winter. A few will stay all summer.
Stunning!!! Postcard worthy shot. No NatGeo worthy shot!!!!!
A banquet of berries for hungry birds…they’ve just about devoured ours, from many old, large, trees
Yes, planted just for them! After a couple days, there isn’t much left. 🙂
red breast
man he passed the test
one in the bush
kush kush
🙂 thanks
Fabulous capture, Eliza! With bonus berries AND snow, YAY!!! 🤗😊
🙂 Thanks, Donna! Much appreciated! x
Perfect 💕
Thank you, Val! x
Very nice photo! Last week I saw hundreds of robins out, jumping around among tree branches. I wondered what the occasion was since it was so cold and winter was not even half over.
Thank you, Hien! It seems January is when these small flocks descend upon yard, feasting on hollies, winterberry and crabapples. Not much left after a few days and then they move on.
What a great shot!❤️
Thank you, Catherine! x
Beautiful! This would make a pretty Christmas card.
Thank you!
So thoughtful of you to have holly in the yard, Eliza — the birds simply love those berries during winter months! This one’s a beauty and would make an excellent picture for a calendar.
Thank you, Debbie! Most of my garden plant choices are geared to benefit wildlife. I love seeing what comes to the buffet. ❤
A beautiful image of a beautiful bird Eliza, they look so different from the European Robin! ❤️
Thank you, Xenia! Yes, I suspect they were named ‘robin’ because white settlers saw the red breast and thought it similar to their ER, even though the two genus are now known to be different. I think they resemble your fieldfares, which I think are quite handsome.
A very cheerful portrait – Thank you!
Thank you, Su!
Well hello Christopher
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That is a very beautiful winter picture Eliza!
Thank you, Maria!
That’s a nifty portrait with all those red berries.
Thank you, Steve.
How pretty. Perfect against the berries in the background
Thank you, Karina. They have been chowing down like crazy these past few days. I love watching the flurry. 🙂
Oh my goodness, Eliza! This HAS to be my favourite! The colours, oh my!!!!! Swoon!
🙂 Thank you very much, Isha! x
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Quite a magnificent pic. Fills me with admiration at what nature possesses.
Thank you!
Most welcome ☺
That’s a pretty capture! Well done to you and I hope the robin ate plenty!
Thank you, Tina! It is astonishing how much they can put away … esp. needed these past few really cold days.
We haven’t seen as many these last couple of years than we used to, but when they do pop in for a visit they’re always a welcome sight. 🙂
I hope your population rebounds. Our numbers were down for a couple years, but last summer was a good year with several pairs nesting in the vicinity.
A magnificent photo of this beautiful Robin, Eliza! I agree completely with Anne – this would make a beautiful holiday card!
Thank you very much!
Such beautiful birds! The background in your photo is perfect too.
Thank you, Kris! These robins looked in excellent health.
Oh, the art of those breast feathers! Such a beautiful close-up. What are they doing in Massachusetts in January? I’ve been wondering what they’re doing here in VA–they usually arrive in mid-Feb in time for some wintry mix, but…
Thanks, Lisa! There has been a flock that overwinters here for about a dozen years. We never used to see them in winter prior to that, March was when they’d come through. It is likely that our winters now have less snow cover, are warmer and there’s more berries (mostly invasive, unfortunately) that fuel them. I often wonder if these summer farther north and migrate only this far. I need to ask at Cornell, they might know what the story is.
Isn’t Cornell Lab wonderful? Yes, I’ve thought that migratory patterns are changing–by necessity, I guess.
I’ve been a member since 1986… they do tremendous work! A pleasure to support their efforts.
Hello National Geographic!
🙂 Thanks, Gary!
What a beauty! Would make a lovely Christmas card.
Thank you, Laurie!
Totally festive! Great that there are berries about to keep the birds fed in the winter months.
Thank you, Carol. They have pretty much eaten every fruit in the yard. There were a few birds picking through the remains of the hollies this morning. There is still a lot of sumac on the property, though there’s not much fat in them, which they need to keep warm. I suspect they’ll move on to new territory soon.
It must have been rewarding to share the berry bounty around you with the visiting birds.
Indeed, very much so.
A delight to see especially in Winter!
Yes, we’ve had overwintering robins for many years, the new normal, I guess.
What a beauty, Eliza! And with such a pretty surrounding with the berries. Great shot! 🙂
Thank you, Jane. One of the lucky ones! 🙂
Wonderful!
Merci, Alois!
That is such a great shot Eliza…. would be perfect for next year’s Christmas cards perhaps? 😉
Thanks, Cathy. It just might!
postcard perfect-or a magazine! Happy winter-Michele
Thank you kindly, Michele!
Oh … so beautiful along with the berries! You need to do something special with it. 🙂
🙂 Thank you, Denise, much appreciated! Greeting cards have been suggested.
Beautiful capture! 😍
Thank you, Bela! 🙂