A few days ago I looked out my office window and saw two American robins perched on the dumpsters at Central Catholic High School. As I watched, one dove into a dumpster and disappeared. Soon it flew out of the flap opening on the left and the other robin dove in.
What is this? I’m used to seeing crows, gulls and even house sparrows at dumpsters … but robins??
I tried to photograph the robins but always missed so I’ve had to settle for a snapshot of the dumpsters with a green symbol for the robins’ favorite pre-dive perch.
I wonder what attracted them into the dumpster.
I did not dive in to find out!
(photo by Kate St. John)
Maggots? Oh yuck.
At our house they love the maggots from the compost bin…they hang out on the edge of the green bin…I started leaving it open for them on the day before garbage day when the maggots are at their best 😉
Theresa May, I’ve learned something new today. I never thought of what a public service these robins are performing.
Hi What’s with Dorothy? She sits a little, then doesn’t sit. Are we having no falcons this year?
PS I forgot to ask if anyone’s seen the male around and who is it?
Marlene, Dorothy is old & now appears unable to produce more eggs. E2 is definitely around. Saw him today. Here’s an assessment of Dorothy’s situation http://www.birdsoutsidemywindow.org/2014/03/26/hen-o-pause/