Meanwhile, back at the ranch ...

John caught this shot of a robin (an unusual visitor) at our birdbath. Since we normally have the smaller bluebirds and finches, this one seemed huge.

He was part of a flock of 100 or more, apparently passing through on their way south. They loved having the water to drink. They didn't hop in like the bluebies do.

The next morning when they came to drink, they were surprised to find the water frozen solid! (John fixed it for them, though.)