First Sign of Spring, Robin vs Me: The Chicago Stare-down

Spring has finally arrived here in Chicago!  For you, what does Spring mean? Is it the melting of snow, budding trees, lighter jackets?

For me, the first sign of Spring is seeing a Robin.  Well, not just ‘any’ Robin.

I know it is Spring when the ‘tough-guy’ Robins of Chicago proceed to greet me with the illustrious stare-down as was the case in the above picture.

I think I ‘won’ that round, Robin! As you can see, he took on a more ‘accepting my presence’ pose:

Happy Spring to those who are in the parts of the planet that finally see the signs of Spring!