Blooming of the Service berry (Amelanchier arborea) is coming to a close, which means in a short time the red fruit of the plant will become evident to the delight of wildlife. To capture an image I have to act fast as it is a favorite of the American robin. The robins voraciously feed on it as if there is no tomorrow and the fruit soon disappears. If the resident chipmunks are lucky, they may get a couple as well. The feeding frenzy lasts but a day or two.
This native tree/shrub grows to 15 or twenty feet, however ours has grown no more than eight feet in height. The fall color of its leaves are an added bonus of red to the landscape before autumn takes its toll.
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