All across their breeding range, robins are home. It's time for raising babies.

Once the chicks hatch, both parents work full-time to protect and feed them.
Darlene Wild   Northville, Michigan   April 19, 2017

Robins reached our northernmost observation post in Shageluk, Alaska on April 18th. Joy Hamilton of the Innoko River School proclaimed their arrival:

"We are so happy to hear and see our first robins. After observing them for many years now we have come to the realization that they are a LOUD and PROUD bird. The first ones that we always see are easy for us to spot because they sit on the very top of the trees and holler their little lungs out, singing away, claiming territory and calling out."

Babies in the Nest
Bulging eyes, gaping beaks and bare pink skin — baby robins are a sight to behold! Newly-hatched chicks weigh about 5.5 grams — a little less than a quarter. They are blind, featherless, and hungry. Both parents are kept hopping, feeding their babies up to 100 meals each day. Within 13-15 days, the once-defenseless babies are ready to leave the nest. See how they grow:

• Photo Gallery: Baby Robins in the Nest

Baby Robin Facts and FAQ's
At this time of year people wonder...

Q. What can I do if I find an abandoned baby robin?

Q. If a nestling falls from the nest, can I put it back?

Q. Why has the mother stopped sitting on the nest at night?

• See Baby Robin Facts and FAQ's
  

What happens after nestlings hatch? Look closely at the images in the gallery and then read the article to find out more about baby robins.

• Photo Gallery and Article
• Journal and Weekly Journal