American robin

The animal of the day is the American Robin.(Did you know: They lay blue eggs! So cute! AND they eat lots of bugs and spiders!)

The American robin (Turdus migratorius) is a member of the family Turdidae. The male and female of this species look alike, except the male has a darker head and brighter or deeper red chest. The head is black or gray, with a brown white eye ring and striping under the throat. The American Robin's wings are gray or dark brown, along with its tail. Both the male and female have brick red coverts and brown legs. Females, however, have a gray head rather then a darker one. Males are more…

Uncover surprising and intriguing facts about American Robins in this ultimate guide! Learn about their unique behaviors, nesting habits, and the secrets to enjoying their company in your backyard. Explore 5 fun facts that will change how you view these beloved birds!

Today we had a dozen robins happily gorging on rose hips in a small patch of species miniature China roses (Angel Rose) in our front garden. Sitting in the car 10 feet away from them made for a perfectly suitable blind and they paid no attention to me!

First song in the morning - and the last at night!

Robin in flight

Taken around Appleton, Washington USA. Google Map Location: [link] American Robin Info: [link] American Robin 1

Over the years, I've gathered dozens of binaural soundscapes featuring the cheerful song of the American Robin, and many are quite nice to behold. But I do believe that the song I recorded at Cranberry Glades Botanical Area in late May of the year 2000 is the finest of them all ...