Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

The DU Lounge

wishstar

(5,268 posts)

6. Fortunately they gorged themselves on NC holly berries several weeks ago

Reply to In_The_Wind (Original post)

Fri Mar 2, 2018, 05:52 PM

Mar 2018

My dozen large holly trees were laden with berries this winter until hundreds of robins arrived several weeks ago, during an extreme cold spell. For about a week robins feasted until their bellies were huge and they had nabbed every single berry and then they all disappeared heading north. I miss all the frenetic activity, but not the droppings they left behind!

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

6 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

The Robins arrived this week. Just in time for today's Nor'easter. [View all] In_The_Wind Mar 2018 OP

Poor guy question everything Mar 2018 #1

Sweeet! They are hardy. elleng Mar 2018 #2

Hope they hold off on nest-building for a while. Laffy Kat Mar 2018 #3

I hope you're sharing your worms with them. n/t sl8 Mar 2018 #4

Keeping my fingers crossed for them! TeapotInATempest Mar 2018 #5

Fortunately they gorged themselves on NC holly berries several weeks ago wishstar Mar 2018 #6