An April snowstorm is not unheard of here in the central plain states of the United States, but it has been a while since the last April snowstorm.
The American Robins that arrived to the area were caught off gaurd by this spring time snow storm.
Photographs taken on 15 April 2018.
About One Inch of Snow
It started snowing in the afternoon of 14 April 2018 but didn't start accumulating on the ground until night fall when the temperature dropped.
On 15 April when I awoke there was about an inch of snow on the ground.
American Robins normally eat worms and bugs they find in the lawn. But what do they do when the lawn is covered by an inch of snow?
I saw this American Robin digging through the snow to the ground below.
Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/8; 1/30 sec.; ISO-100; 300mm
Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/8; 1/30 sec.; ISO-100; 300mm
It was kind of funny to watch because the Robin kept hitting the tail of the Mourning Dove while digging.
April Snow Storm
The week started out very spring like. Before the storm system moved into the area the high temperatures were in the 70 degree (F) range.
By Sunday morning the storm had laid down a good amount of snow across the upper central plains states.
Indian Magic Flowering Crabapple Tree
The American Robin gave up digging and moved to the Indian Magic Flowering Crabapple tree. The tree still has ripened fruit that provides nourishment to the American Robins at such times as this.
Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/8; 1/30 sec.; ISO-100; 300mm
Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/11; 1/30 sec.; ISO-100; 300mm
The American Robin feasted on the berries then flew away.
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