Leucistic robin on Ridgewood Court

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Leucistic American Robin (Alan Dextrase - April 12, 2013)

Leucistic American Robin (Alan Dextrase – April 12, 2013)

We had a piebald (leucistic) American Robin frequenting our backyard (Ridgewood Court) over a two week period this April.  I did see the bird again on Woodglade Avenue around May 10th, but have not seen it since.

Observer: Alan Dextrase
Categories: Sightings

Drew Monkman

I am a retired teacher, naturalist and writer with a love for all aspects of the natural world, especially as they relate to seasonal change.

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