The old saying is that it will snow on the robin's tail three times before spring is sprung. My mum, however, upped the number to 7 being that we live in Nod.
I can't tell you when the robins returned this spring (I wasn't paying attention) but, despite our mild winter, their little tails have been dumped on twice already that I know of.
Early this past Friday morning, we got about 5" of snow and this weekend we received another 11" or a bit more.
I am grateful, though, that it wasn't the 21" Cathy from Acorn Hollow received.
Little blessings - I'll take 'em.
Regardless, it is a strange sensation to wake to the muffled stillness created by a heavy snowfall and have it pierced by the cacophony of a bobbin of robins descending on the berried trees.
I am glad they have the berries and seeds to tide them over until Spring is brave enough to show her face again and melts this stuff.
But I do wish I had a barn for them to sit in, poor things.
14 comments:
I always enjoy your blog but I especially enjoyed it today.
I am anxiously awaiting the return of my hummingbirds but that is 1.5 months away.
You always capture the best pictures!
I love a good spring snowstorm (I am sure you would be willing to share...lol!) because in two days it will be gone. We haven't had one in many years ;-(
We haven't had a decent snowfall for years. Distance lends enchantment and I'm quite sure we wouldn't appreciate it as much as we think. It is beautiful, though, and your robins are so pretty and busy and thankful for the kind gardener who provides berries.
Winters in Delaware aren't as vicious as you have so I see robins even in wintertime. But when we have had significant snowfalls am aware also of the quiet/muffled stillness. Am not happy with my water but very happy I'm not having to deal with the amount of snow you and Cathy are dealing with. Think spring and click you heels, lol.
Isn't March the cruelest month?
Morning Robin, hope this day finds you well… love your pictures of the Robin’s, happy they have the berries to eat with all the snow still.. I have yet to see a Robin around these parts but I’m welcoming the crows. They nest around here in the tall pines and hearing the caws brings me comfort in a way. Would you believe the other morning there must have been around 200 on the roof beside us, it was amazing, that’s a heck of a murder of crows, lol…. Have a wonderful week, Blessings Francine.
We had very little snow this year so it looks divine to me 😍
Also, you find the loveliest little poems ~ I just love them.
It is just crazy to get lots of snow now , especially after having some nice warm days. We got almost 3" of rain last Saturday , but my brother who lives in Vermont got 28"of Snow ! Mud season will last a long time for them .
We have lots of Robins around too ....we are looking forward to warm , sunny days & green leaves ! Enough of Winter !
Our 5 inches of snow has now melted and it rained all day today now. Love your pics. We had a cardinal in our tree when it was snowing and he was so majestic. Hope your weather gets better. Janice
That snow creeped right around us. I'm glad for that but feel bad for you and Cathy! The birds find shelter in our garage which I'm not too thrilled about once the weather is warmer because they make a big mess! But that's nature for you. Looking back at my blog posts from previous years I see we've had snow almost every April at least once as a final goodbye to Winter. I hope this past snowfall is your final bye bye! Have a blessed Easter weekend Robin.
Tis always a wonder to me how the little birds don't freeze to death when the weather is very cold.
Ours are eating some of the meal worms in the bluebird's cup. I thought their arrival was a bit early this year. Been hearing unfamiliar calls, time to activate Merlin!
we have our nice plump robin's listening intently to our garden rows ~
just waiting for the song of a happy earthworm ~ SLURP!
no more snow for us {fingers crossed}
xoxox
L
We had very little snow this winter and it's been a milder winter than usual. I'm still waiting to feast my eyes on the Robins. I've heard one singing but he evaded my eyes.
One Robin in the house and many Robins in the trees. I'm sure they have taken shelter in the thick fir trees. Birds are smarter than us. It amazes me that they return to the same place every year.
Hugs,
Julia
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