Bobbin Robin Spiral notebook

Writing Things Down Makes You More Motivated A notebook is where we capture the unexpected joys, the little moments that might pass by if we don’t stop to take notice. I had been so focused on photographing a distant Yellow-Headed Blackbird when I realized something much closer was waiting for me. A curious American Robin hopped right up near me, so close I could’ve petted him if I wanted to. He was busy searching for worms, hopping around with such determination, that I couldn’t help but laugh. Known as the announcer of spring, American Robins are some of the first birds to return after winter. They bring with them their cheerful songs and a hunger for food, often found hopping through lawns and forests. These little fellows live up to six years, although the oldest recorded Robin lived nearly twelve years! It’s a reminder of the beauty of life, even in the smallest creatures. If you have a lawn where birds are often found searching for food, consider avoiding pesticides—these chemica