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 Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Birders

fadedrose

(10,044 posts)

2. There's a robin who sits in the tree near the patio

Reply to onestepforward (Reply #1)

Thu Mar 21, 2013, 09:56 AM

Mar 2013

He can see inside the sliding doors. He never leaves, for a few years now, and his mate comes too. They'll bring their young ones and take grapes to the nest. They don't mind raisins either

I love robins. This guy is so intelligent. If he runs out of grapes, he sits by the kitchen window tree and stares until we throw some out.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

5 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Saw my first robins a week ago...& great link [View all] fadedrose Mar 2013 OP

I had no idea that they eat grapes. onestepforward Mar 2013 #1

There's a robin who sits in the tree near the patio fadedrose Mar 2013 #2

That's so cool! onestepforward Mar 2013 #3

No bowl...use a path and nearby grass. fadedrose Mar 2013 #4

I'll put some on a stone path that I have onestepforward Mar 2013 #5