American Robin
Migration Update: April 29, 2008

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Today's Report Includes:


How will the robin put the caterpillar in his mouth? It must be hard without any hands! Try to guess...
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The Migration: Maps and Highlights

First Seen
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First Wave
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First Song Heard
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Highlights: Robins in the North
Shaguluk, Alaska
"Our first Robin heard was April 21 and first seen April 21. Our temps were in the upper 40's and lower 50's that week. Now, the temps have dropped again to 10 degrees! It's been clear, crusty and cold. We haven't seen or heard any new robins since!

Ste-Sophie, PQ
This morning (04/25/08) I heard my first robin "song" The territorial declaration. They were here since April 6, but they start only this morning singing their song. We had a beautiful week before with high temperature. This morning it is sunny, 11,7°C (32°F)

Whitehorse, Yukon
They finally made it (04/28/08). I heard from several people the first American Robin was seen in Porter Creek (Whitehorse) on Saturday April 26th. That is a few weeks late.


This Week's Map Question Handout >>

Investigate: 14 Days in May

Have you ever watched a robin go through the nesting and raising her babies? When Journey North's own Julie Brophy discovered robins nesting in her Minnesota backyard, she decided to carefully observe them and share her observations with us.

  • Come along on a delightful, fact-filled adventure for 14 days in May >>
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  • Journey North for Kids Version >>
Discover: Nest Boxes for Safety and Observation

Robins often build nests in trees, but they can build on dangerous structures like your yard light! Robins look for protected places where fledgling robin babies can be safe and nests are hidden from predators like crows who are looking for an easy dinner.

Keep your robin family safe and secure with a simple, home-made nest box. Once made, it can be placed in a secure and protected place where you can observe a robin family. Making it is simple and requires just one board 1" x 10" x 4' in size.

  • Try it! >>
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Links: More Robin Resources to Explore
  • Journey North for Kids: There's a Hair in My Dirt! >>
  • Journey North for Kids: Baby Robins Welcome to the World >>
  • Robin Nest Study: What Can You Observe >>
  • Be Responsible: Keep Kitty Indoors >>
  • Robin Nest Cam: From Egg to Fledgling; Watch the Magical Transformation! >>
  • Feeling Broodie?: The Tummy Solution >>


A Humorous Read-Aloud >

More Robin Lessons and Teaching Ideas!

The Final American Robin Migration Update Will Be Posted on May 6, 2008.

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