Robin . Bluebird

bird photography thumbnail links in comments American Robin . Turdus migratorius Bluebird . Genus: Sialia Sialia sialia (Eastern bluebird) Sialia mexicana (Western bluebird) Sialia currucoides (Mountain bluebird) Birds of New York Annual report 1912 Illustration 1902 Public Domain #nature #outdoors #ornithology #illustration #art

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#AmericanRobin ( #Turdusmigratirius ) All fluffed to to keep warm β€œThe down feathers trap the air, an excellent insulator. Puffed out feathers insulate the birds internal organs so that they stay at 104Β° F. The outside of the feather is cold, just like the air. But, just a few millimeters under the feathers, the birds body temperature is a cozy 104Β° F. Multiple layers of feathers are the worlds best insulator”. – journeynorth.org The above site tracks migration.

The Robin Saw His Shadow! Washington State A robin showed up yesterday. They usually show up earlier than vernal equinox [Spring] but the day before Ground Hog Day is first around here!! ;o) #myphoto #nature #photography #outdoors #robins

More from 𝕔𝕙𝕖𝕀𝕀 𝕔𝕒π•₯

#AmericanRobin ( #Turdusmigratirius ) All fluffed to to keep warm β€œThe down feathers trap the air, an excellent insulator. Puffed out feathers insulate the birds internal organs so that they stay at 104Β° F. The outside of the feather is cold, just like the air. But, just a few millimeters under the feathers, the birds body temperature is a cozy 104Β° F. Multiple layers of feathers are the worlds best insulator”. – journeynorth.org The above site tracks migration.

The Robin Saw His Shadow! Washington State A robin showed up yesterday. They usually show up earlier than vernal equinox [Spring] but the day before Ground Hog Day is first around here!! ;o) #myphoto #nature #photography #outdoors #robins