American Robin Robin Nest Photo Study When Journey North's own Julie Brophy discovered robins nesting in her Minnesota backyard, she decided to carefully observe them and share her observations with us. Julie watched and took notes as the parents raised four babies that successfully fledged. Then they raised three more nestlings until a blue jay raided the nest. The third nest was not accessible for photographs, but did fledge two more babies. (If you have younger students, consider exploring the Journey North for Kids version of this: Inside a Robin's Nest.) This robin study took place in Victoria, Minnesota, at 44.85 N, 93.65 W), from May 8, 2001 through June 1, 2001. May 8, 2001: Sitting Pretty! May 8: Waiting Patiently May 9: Happy Birthday TWO You! May 10: Happy Birthday Again! May 11: Happy Birthday Yet Again! May 12: Too Rainy for Photos May 13: Beaking and Feathering Out May 19: Studying the World May 19: Funky Hairdos May 20: We're SO Crowded! May 21: Ready, Set... May 21: GO! Photos courtesy of Julie Brophy May 21: Getting Grounded May 22: Empty Nest Syndrome?     Additional Activities To understand how we study robin migration, go to our Spring Fever lesson. Keep track of robin phenology in your area. Learn how robins build their nests, and try your own hand at it with the Journey North Robin Nest Building Lesson. Learn some different robin vocalizations and play Name that Tune. Count robin songs with Journey North's Robin Song Study. National Science Education Standards Ask a question about objects, organisms, events. Plants and animals have life cycles that include being born, developing into adults, reproducing, and eventually dying. Plants and animals closely resemble their parents. Facebook Pinterest Twitter © 1997 – 2019 Journey North. All rights reserved.