In spite of the single digit temperatures and strong winds with gusts upwards to 60 miles per hour, the harbingers of spring came for a visit.
A nice sized flock of American Robins came to rob my holly tree of all its berries. While flying in and out and ducking the winds, the robins filled their bellies.
In between courses, they took a break at the local hot tub.
I looked at them with great disbelief that they should show up on most likely the coldest day of the year. Surprisingly though, they seemed comfortable enough and enjoying the berry buffet set before them.
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 
Great series of photographs.
Thank you so much Victor !
Great photo
Appreciate your comment Diana
Weather finally got better up here in BC, The last bird sure looks like it’s had enough though lol 😀
Ok these birds were pigs ! They wiped out three big holly trees of all their berries. Of course, we have your bitter winter down here now. Thanks alot. 😉
THREE!!! I don’t imagine they flew very far after that lol!
They are such iconic beauties, you’ve done them justice catching them in the light. They sure look warmer than I’d think they were! Nice job capturing the white edges around their breast feathers. I believed for a long time that Robins ALWAYS (ALL of them) left before winter and that seeing them meant spring would be here soon. But for years now I’ve seen a few here and there during the winter. Although now that you’ve got me thinking about this I haven’t seen any in quite some time.
This post has me dreaming… 🙂
Oh yes ! Let’s dream of spring together ! This next week will still be below freezing temperatures for us. Not too many outside outings planned as a result. Although, frozen waterfalls may be fun.
Thank you so much for your kind words LP.
Dreaming…funny though because when it’s too hot inside in the winter it feels claustrophobic. 😉
We’ve got a good week plus of really cold temps. Here’s to making it through it!
How do you do small birds, I find them the hardest. These are brilliant Emily.
Lots and lots of practice Leanne and lots of bad shots. 🙂
Wow! Great captures today! Love them with it in their beaks. Very cute!
I was having so much fun watching them. And best of all, all out of my window so I could stay warm and toasty.
These are lovely – feeling the warmth of Spring through your photographs.
Thank you so much Mary ! If only it was true. It was a balmy 9 degrees this morning and no warmup in sight.
What adorable birds! Hope you’re keeping warm! I am in north west Spain visiting family at the moment, but it feels colder than in England because of the wind and rain!!! Warm hugs to you.
Sorry, Emily! I am on my niece’s laptop and I’ve just realized that I have commented on her account. I don’t understand it, as I clicked on the link to your blog that I got with the notification on my email. I swear this modern technology gets the better of me sometimes…ooooops!
Bienvenidos Susana, y con mucho gusto de conocerle. Que ciudad es en Espana? Hope your Spanish is good. 🙂 Believe me, technology gets me every time also. Thank you so much for your comment. It’s been bitter cold here with snow tonight.
That was me, Emily. I was using my niece’s laptop and, although your blog notification came on my email, when I wrote my comment, I didn’t realize it published as her comment (Susana). I’ve just come back from La Coruña in north west Spain. I will be writing a blog about it maybe tomorrow or at the weekend and you’ll be able to meet my family. Sorry about the cock-up!
Fantastic pictures as always!
That is so funny! Love that you keep me guessing Fatima. 🙂
Beautiful set of images!
Thank you so much Katrina!
Perfectly warm and refreshing with the snow coming down on us right now on the CBay. 🙂 Spring will come!
Same here too, although it looks like it slowed down already. That would be a good thing right Donna? If anything, the water should be frozen at the Wall of Shame. 🙂
❤ ❤ !!
Heart back ! (still haven’t learned how to do that. 🙂
Always love seeing these guys! Tremendous shots.
Truly my pleasure, the robins have been busy and of course, a heavy snow immediately followed. 😦
Wonderful series. I’m always amazed how the little birds survive in the icy cold and windy weather.
Me too ! I have no idea how they do it. Glad I’m not a wild animal, I like my creature comforts.
Love your photos ^_^ Especially those with birds 😀 Looking forward for more!!