Many robins are still on the move, while others have begun the nesting cycle. What three things can newborn robins already do?

Building a Nursery by Wayne Kryduba

Spring is the time of year for change, and citizen scientists are seeing it. Weather is variable, and across their range, robins in a high-energy time of migrating, establishing territory, wooing mates and breeding.

"After seeing our first robin just a day ago, now they seem to be everywhere."
04/15/15  2nd Graders in Mirimichi, New Brunswick, Canada

Many birds are still moving north, still traveling to the places they will nest. Robins are finally pushing into the Northeast: Maine, Vermont, Newfoundland and New Brunswick are welcoming them.

"There is light snow with at least 1,000 robins feeding. Most amazing thing we have ever seen."
04/19/15 Brian Kaltenberger Libau, Manitoba, Canada

What's Next?
With robins at various stages of their annual cycle, use this list to help you watch, understand and enjoy!

• Robin Observation Checklist
  
  

Lisa Sullivan
Playground Robins

Carolyn mueller
Hatching Date?

Eggs + Babies = lots of work for Mom and Dad Robin. Explore the start of the robin's life cycle:

• Slideshow
• Journal

• Journey North Annual Evaluation