February to June, 2005 About the American Robin Migration Study How to Participate The return of the robin is perhaps the most familiar sign of spring in North America's northern regions. Students can track robin migration from the southern states all the way to the Arctic—where robins don't arrive until May! This study begins with a winter robin round-up, a mid-winter census conducted by students in backyards across North America. Students use the results to make a map showing where robins are found before their migration begins. As migration reports arrive, usually in March, students can track the migration to their own backyards. When their own robin reaches the end of its migration, the bird will announce its arrival by singing its territorial song. Students will identify songs and calls, analyze banding data, explore nest building, and discover all kinds of surprising things about this cheery harbinger of spring. Participating in Journey North's robin study is an exciting eye-opener for northern students who will never again simply say that robins go "down south" for the winter. How to Participate Winter Robin Round-up (February 3-17, 2005) Report the First Robin You SEE Report WAVES of Migrating Robins Report the First Robin You HEAR SINGING Report OTHER Robin Behaviors You Observe Related Studies Report Your First EARTHWORM Spring Fever: Test a Temperature Theory about Robin Migration Copyright 2001-2005 Journey North. All Rights Reserved. Please send all questions, comments, and suggestions to our feedback form