Robin Update: April 22, 2008      Name ______________ 
Robin Map Questions
2007

Robin Heard Singing
April 24, 2007

2008

Robin Heard Singing
April 22, 2008

Comparing Spring Reports of Robins Singing

Each spring observers report when they hear their first robin singing on territory. A singing robin is a fairly clear sign that the robin has staked its nesting territory for the season. We can use maps to compare robins reported singing from year to year.

Carefully study the maps above.

  • What are the two maps comparing?
  • How are the the two maps different?
  • What do you notice about the number of dark blue dots (sightings after April 15)?
  • List 3 ideas that could explain differences between the two maps.

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