Cambridge, Mass.
1911.
Jan'y 6
[January 6, 1911]

Robins in our Garden

  I have been wondering if the flood of Robins noted
during the past week on the outskirts of Cambridge might
not send at least a ripple into our garden before they
all left. It happened about 1 P.M. to-day when, as I
was about to enter the back door of our house, I heard
the flight call of a Robin. The next instant the bird
appeared, followed by others of his kind, all coming from
the eastward just above the tops of the trees and pitching
down into the Garden as soon as they reached it. Within 
less than a minute I counted fifty of them, probably
missing a few more for they came thick & fast at one time.
Subsequent counts indicated that there were not less than 
fifty or more than sixty. They spread about over the 
entire Garden & Jungle, some perching in trees and bushes,
others running about on the ground - partially covered 
with snow. They were very tame. I got within a