Robins attack pyracantha bush

Had a herd of robins on a pyracantha (firethorn) bush today.  Now, usually, it's a flock of birds or a gaggle of geese or a murder of crows, but in this case, there were so many I'd say it was a herd.

Must have been a least two dozen robins on the bush, and they were stripping berries quicker than a politician taking dollars. Cedar waxwings also like the berries.

From http://www.plant-care.com--  Birds are fond of the berries and consume a great many of them, although not usually until they have been softened by freezing. When used near a feeding station it is interesting to watch the small birds eat the fruits for dessert after they have already gorged themselves at the feeding trays. With this in mind, it is desirable to have at least one planting of pyracantha so that it can easily be seen from indoors, as it is pleasurable to observe the birds feeding on the berries, especially after a heavy snowfall.