Robin Migration Update: February 4, 1997

Winter Robin Round-Up: February 4 - February 14, 1997

1. Go outside and look for robins. Ask your neighbors if they have sighted robins. Call the local nature center or Audubon Chapter and ask for their help. Contact your friends and relatives in other parts of North America. Ask everybody you know to help you look for robins!

2. When you spot a robin, let us know! To report your field observations to Journey North simply press the blue button on the left labeled, "Report Your Sightings". A Field Data form will appear.

3. Remember, you have until February 14th, 1997 to send your sightings! (After that, we'll collect reports of the FIRST robin each person sees this spring, in order to track their migration.)

4. We'll collect all sightings and post a summary for you on February 18th. We'll also give you last winter's Winter Robin Round-Up data, so you can compare the results.

Thank you for your help!!

While you're waiting (and looking for robins), see if you can answer this Challenge Question:

Challenge Question #1
"Where do you think the robins that breed in your state or province go for the winter? (Or, if robins winter where you live, where do you think your robins go to breed?")

How to Respond to Challenge Question #1:

1. Address an E-mail message to: jn-challenge-robin@learner.org

2. In the Subject Line of your message write: Challenge Question #1

3. In the body of the message, answer today's Challenge Question.

Please name the sources you used to find the information included in your answer. Maybe you can find someone in your area who has banded birds. Such a person might have a true story about the robins in your region. You may also want to contact a local nature center or naturalist and see if they can help you.

We hope to hear from you soon!

The Next Robin Migration Update Will be Posted on February 18, 1997.