| Nests and Eggs April 19, 2017 by Rita Welch |
Robins are now nesting across much of their breeding range. Females are laying and incubating eggs — babies will be hatching soon.
Females spend about 50 minutes of every hour incubating.
Incubation lasts for 12-14 days from the time the last egg is laid.
Gary Tetzlaff
Robins have arrived across most of their breeding range but observers in our northernmost post at Innoko River School in Shageluk, Alaska are still waiting. Last year, their robins arrived on April 23rd.
Laying Eggs
A female robin usually lays 3-4 eggs during the first nesting of a season. She lays one egg a day until the clutch is complete. The first baby hatches about 12-14 days from the time the last egg is laid.
Egg Facts and FAQ's
At this time of year people wonder...
Q. What can I do if I find an intact egg on the ground?
Q. Should I try to raise abandoned eggs?
Q. What makes the eggs blue?
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| Still Waiting Joy Hamilton |
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| Egg Facts and FAQ's L. Birnbaum |
Look closely at the robin eggs. Color, shape, size — what do you see and wonder? After describing details and listing questions, read the article to find out more.
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