Comparing Maps
Robins, Rainfall, and Human Populations

  • Last week, you looked at maps that compared U.S. winter robin sightings with the location of the human populations. (Roll over the map below to see the comparison.)
  • It looked like there were more robins in areas with more people. But we questioned that conclusion. There might just be more eyeballs searching for and reporting robins!
  • We wondered, What else could affect where spring robins are reported?
    Let's explore! >>

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