American robin / Странствующий дрозд / Turdus migratorius

This is an artful video featuring an American Robin in a snowstorm, feeding on the bright red berries of a Winterberry Holly (Ilex verticillata). Here in upstate NY, where the video footage was captured, the holly grows in wet areas and its bright berries usually glow brightly against the drably-colored surroundings. The berries are a great food source for wildlife throughout the autumn months and into the winter. © 2010 Marie Read and Lang Elliott The Music of Nature