I saw my first leucistic American Robin on Sunday afternoon on the way to Middlefork Savanna in Lake Forest. I had just parked the car at Elawa Farm and saw the bird before I even got out of the car. I laughed because I had already seen a photo of this same bird, the day before, posted on a friend’s Facebook page. I’ve posted these on Flickr so you can click through to see them bigger.
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That is such an interesting bird and great that you were able to get such good photos.
Too funny that you saw the same bird online and IRL. Nice photo, you can see the distinctive pattern of red and white.
To be able to see it just when you pulled up is great beautiful photos.
Great shots Amy! I have never encountered a leucistic American Robin. Without the distinctive head, you could mistake this bird for a different species couldn’t you?