Re: spring and the robins
Robert Campbell wrote:
>
> Hey, I'm not trying to depress anyone, I'm just pointing out that the
> presence of robins is not necessarily a good indicator that spring is here.
> I've seen robins in North Bay in winter once or twice and that's a lot
> colder than either Toronto or Chicago. That's why I said that spring was
> definately coming early. Now swallows, that's another matter!
year
> has definitely been a one zone or better warmer winter up here north of the
> city.
>
> Bob Campbell
> USDA 4 (normally).
Robins lead a different style of life in the winter months. They mostly
hang out in large groups in wooded areas. When spring is just around the
corner they become backyard birds again. So it is not at all unusual to
think the robins left for the winter.
I myself think robins are the most unaware bird alive. Even doves get
out of the way of a car and robins make you hit the brake to give them
the hint there is a car around.
I see more dead robins than any other bird on the road.
I planted some morning glory seeds that I brought with me from last
years plants. I feel if they germinate I will be that much further ahead
and if not, I won't have any monetary set back.
What is the favorite color of a flowers garden? I get tired of yellows
and try to stick with the red and pinks and maybe oranges.
Yellow just seems so plentiful I like to shop around for different
ones. I had planted four-o-clocks and they have the prettiest reds and
almost plum colors. So with luck they will be ablwe to be grown as
perennials around this part, zone 7.
Rita
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