Do robins mean early spring?

Last Friday, Clarksville resident Richard McElhaney reported a flock of around 100 robins in town. Pictured is some of the robin flock that chose to take a bath in the puddle. Robins, though, are not a sign of early spring.

They flock together in winter to have a better chance to discover sources of fruit, as it is not uncommon to see them here in January or February.  As long as they have a good food source, cold temperatures will not hurt them. They eat berries from trees, vines and shrubs. (Paula Barnett Photo)

See more in the Feb. 27 Star.