Robins Finally Feast

Every year about this time the American Robins swoop down to our Camphor trees to snatch up every berry they can grab. Luckily, I was home this morning to witness the frenzy.



I watched and tried to get some shots before hearing Cedar Waxwings. I headed to the back of the house to see if they had landed back there but the first thing I saw was a male Red-winged Blackbird at a feeder. They show up once breeding and nesting starts down the road.



Then, a Blue Jay flew down to grab a peanut from the same feeder.



Back out front, other birds were drawn in by the Robin calls and feeding. The neighborhood Red-bellied Woodpeckers joined in to search for bugs.



Moments later, a Downy Woodpecker added to the species count.



But the Robins dominated the trees.



Eat up Robins! Soon, they will depart to the North.