Hey Ray! Are Robins Really A Sign Of Spring?

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Late in winter, people usually start looking for signs that spring is on the way.
The most popular is Punxsutawney Phil.
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The groundhog isn’t the only animal though.
Many people look to the robin’s arrival to signal spring in the area.
Are robins really a sign, though?
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To find this out, we talked with Bob Mulvihill, and Ornithologist at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh. He says it’s not a so “cut and dry.