American Robin
Migration Update: May 1, 2007 

Today's Report Includes:

  • Links: This Week's Robin Resources



Photo DaveMcCulley

Is this a robin? All signs but one say, "Yes." Find out more >>
The Migration: Maps, Data and Questions

Robins: 1st SEEN
Map

Robins: WAVES
Map

Robins: SINGING
Map
Data for classroom mapping.

Map Animation: The map of Robins Singing will show the clearest pattern Click on our week-by-week animations to see how each migration has advanced. >>
Handout:
Today's Robin Map Questions

Highlights: Northern Spring Update
Greetings from Shageluck! The Northern Outpost sighters in Shageluck, AK are our northwestern-most springtime observers. Find them on today's map (62.65, -159.79). They shared some late April phenology news:

"As for songbirds our Robins are singing loudly every day and are seen all over now. I hear Juncos and maybe one or two other songbirds but can't identify them yet. The Innoko River is going out earlier this spring. Large open channels started appearing April 28. Lots of ducks and geese now as well as Tundra Swans. Mosquitoes are out and about AND biting (major sign of spring for us) and we saw one frog hopping across the road on April 25." - Joyanne Hamilton
Explore: Unusual Feather Pigments

Robins are one of the most familiar birds in America, famous for their red breasts; they also have gray backs. If you are really observant and a little bit lucky you will sometimes see a robin of a different feather!

Not all robins have the normal coloration. Occasionally robins have patches of feathers that completely lack coloration, called albinism. Other times they might have very faded feather colors and almost look white. This condition is called "leucistic."

Keep your eyes open for unusual robins this summer!

Learn more about abnormal feather coloration! >>

Which is normal
and
which is leucistic?
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Links: This Week's Robin Resources to Explore
  • Photo Series: Robin Nest Photo Study >>
  • Journey North for Kids: Robin's Nest Movie >>
  • Activity: Ladies Second >>
  • Planning Ahead: What to Watch For (Spring Phenology of Robins) >>
  • Mapping: How to Use Journey North's Live Maps >>
More Robin Lessons and Teaching Ideas!

The Next Robin Migration Update Will Be Posted on May 8, 2007.

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