American Robin Metal Print

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The appearance of the American Robin in spring brings hope that winter is finally over. The robin was named after the European Robin because of the color of its breast. In reality, these birds aren't even related. The American Robin is a member of the thrush family while the European Robin belongs to the flycatcher family. The American Robin is the state bird of Connecticut, Michigan and Wisconsin.
Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark III

I'm a retired teacher living in Southern Ontario, Canada. I worked 35 years full time and 10 years part time as a classroom teacher and guidance counselor with the Peel District School Board. I also worked part time in the Faculties of Education of York University and the University of Toronto in their Additional Qualifications Programs. I purchased my first SLR camera back in the 60's and instantly fell in love with photography. My love of the outdoors led to my keen interest in hiking and nature/wildlife photography. My hiking and photography excursions have taken me on trips to East Africa, the Canadian and American Rockies, Patagonia (Argentina and Chile), Ecuador and the Galapagos Archipelago, Costa Rica and Florida and will...