Guessing that robins couldn't take on a missile, I looked up scuds and realized they are something I have seen but never named before. Thanks to Mariette, ever the teacher, for bringing a name to these amphibious creatures. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scud_(animal) How Robins actually get them in this cold is another question altogether! They are hitting the crabapples and mountain ash here. I see them in the thick buckthorn patches in the parks as well. Betsy Abert SE Milw. Co. #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: //www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: //www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: //www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.