Rick
I miss the cardinals and the Eastern Blue Jays as well! However, we have robins and blue birds in So California, I see Robins on Green River Golf Course, at old Imperial Hills (before it closed) and every now and then a robin will show in our neighborhood (Costa Mesa)!
But I know what you mean about the robins as they are so much fun to watch! I get a kick out of them on the golf course!
Charlie