Cheep Cheep!

, originally uploaded by Flora Douville.
Photo by Flora Douville

I love European robins, they're so much cuter than American ones!

And for comparison, here's an American robin...

Photo by leftantler

The first English settlers called these birds Robins
because of their similar rusty red breasts,
they're actually a member of the Thrush family!

ok while I'm on the topic of birds I have to give a shout out
to the bluebird, even though it's been an unusually cold
winter here, with more than normal snow fall, there are
still flocks of pairs of bluebirds! I've seen them outside
my house and on walks, their cerulean colored backs are
like arcs of electricity against the grey-brown background
of the Vineyard winter.

Photo by cbgrfx123

and if you're feeling a little birdy yourself check
out these cool head pieces at Charm School Design