Most birders I know don't get all that excited when they see a robin. No one would want gold if it could be found if everyone's back yard. It is part of human nature that we tend not to appreciate what we have but instead covet what we don't have.
The American Robin is a beautiful thrush whose only crimes are that they have good survival skills and have mastered the art of reproduction. I see the robin as a reminder to count my blessings. 
