[Ontbirds]American Robins @ Western in London

[E. Smout]

Hi All

There are quite a few Robins hanging out again at
Western this Fall eating the large number of berries
on Campus.  The flock seems to be around 20-30 or so,
it's difficult to count because they are very active
and vocal.  I have been seeing them by the Greenhouses
and on the University College hill.

While a large flock is not unusual this flock contains
quite a few of the Atlantic Canada Robins or
Newfoundland Robins which are bigger and quite dark
black with much less white on them.  I don't think the
whole flock is the Newfoundland Robins but quite a few
are.  

A serious collection of maps of the University of
Western Ontario and directions to the University can
be found at http://www.geography.uwo.ca/campusmaps/

The Greenhouses west of of Perth and the UC hill can
be accessed from Middlesex.

I have found these Robins to be calling loudly often,
which seems odd to me.

Good birding,

Ellen Smout
London



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