In Canada, it seems that everyone has their own way way to convince themselves that winter has ended and spring is on the way.

One such belief at home is that when the Robins return, spring must be just around the corner. While they are year-round residents in many parts of the US, the American Robin migrates north and south from the colder climates in Canada and Alaska.

Enjoying the sun down in Mexico, they return to Canada for breeding and are usually among the first migratory birds spotted in late-winter.

This particular puffy Robin was photographed in the middle of summer, while camping in Ontario.